Ep. 62 : Playoffs & September POTM PC

Ep. 62 : Playoffs & September POTM PC

Author: Mike Couillard October 3, 2024 Duration: 1:22:45
In our 62nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the opening round of the playoffs and one of the greatest regular season games in recent memory. Then we choose the cards to enter the POTM PC Pantheon for the September award recipients.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
Cards Discussion (46:00)

September POTM PC (link to POTM award winners)
  • Link to related Razzball post (link)
  • Wyatt Langford
    • J: 2024 Topps Debut #PTDA-SCL Skenes/Crews/Langford Triple Auto #/10 (link)
    • M: 2024 Topps Debut #PDDA-LW red foil #/10 (link)
  • Shohei Ohtani
    • J: 2023 Topps Now #455A base relic #/99 (link)
    • M: 2018 Bowman Chrome #1 SSP Carrying Bag variation (link)
  • Nick Martinez
    • J: 2014 Topps Supreme Supreme Stylings #SSNM black auto #/5 (link)
    • M: 2014 Topps Update #US-304 red foil (link)
  • Corbin Burnes
    • J: 2019 Panini Chronicles #APS-CB patch auto printing plate 1/1 (link)
    • M: 2024 Topps Pristine #193 orange refractor #/25 (link)
  • Paul Skenes
    • J: 2023 Bowman Draft #CDA-PS 1st auto (link)
    • M: 2023 Bowman Draft #BDC-14 SSP image variation (link)
  • Emmanuel Clase
    • J: 2024 Topps Chrome #166 Frozenfractor #/0 (link)
    • M: 2020 Topps Stadium Club Chrome #391 X-fractor (link)

Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have a shared obsession that branches in two fascinating directions: the strategic depths of fantasy baseball and the nostalgic, tangible world of MLB card collecting. Their Cards & Categories podcast sits right at that unique intersection, creating a space where lineup decisions and auction values are debated with the same passion as rookie card prospecting and vintage set completion. It’s a conversation built for those who find equal joy in analyzing a player’s on-base percentage and the crisp corner of a mint-condition insert. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a local card shop or diving into a lively fantasy league chat, blending statistical deep dives with personal stories from the hobby. You’ll hear them break down weekly player performances for fantasy relevance while also discussing the cultural and financial currents within the sports card market. This isn’t just another baseball podcast; it’s a dedicated look at how our fandom manifests, both in digital leagues and in physical collections, all through the informed and often humorous perspective of two genuine enthusiasts. Tune in for a regular dose of actionable advice, collecting trends, and the simple pleasure of talking about the game from these two distinct, yet beautifully connected, angles.
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