Ep. 49 - Herbert vs. T-Law: _____ winning would be better for the hobby

PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by the studio for his monthly check-in with plenty to cover. This includes favorite highlights from a prime stretch in the sports calendar, significant hobby news breaking from recent weeks on the NBA/NFL front, and diving deeper on buzzing topics such as PSA turnaround times and the recent launch of eBay's PSA Grading Add-On feature at purchase.1:05 - Our favorite things so far this baseball season.2:50 - 2025 Bowman is here!8:45 - Topps announces NBA/NFL license start dates.12:10 - Hobby impact of the 2025 NFL Draft.16:20 - Updates on PSA turnaround time changes.21:20 - Tariff impacts + PSA international updates.26:30 - Updates on the PSA + GameStop partnership.28:10 - Latest PSA Vault + eBay features to launch.Want to submit your questions for Ryan Hoge in his next appearance? Send them to [email protected]

In the latest episode of The PSA Pod, President Ryan Hoge returns to the studio to provide the latest updates on PSA's receiving backup and the internal adjustments made so far in 2025 to increase efficiency. Plus, a deeper dive into the grading standards language updates, one of PSA's most-anticipated product launches in recent years and, of course, the excitement of MLB Opening Day coming right around the corner.

Even long before leading the Chiefs back to the Super Bowl once again and to the doorstep of three-peat history, Patrick Mahomes had already earned his way to rarefied air in terms of his hobby status. In 2025's first installment The Index, Card Ladder's Chris McGill joins the show for a deeper dive into the data of what this season has meant for Mahomes with collectors, where a win Sunday could take him, and opinions on cards to target if you're looking to start collecting the modern GOAT.

It's the first episode of The PSA Pod in 2025, and President Ryan Hoge joins the show to dive into a couple of hot late January topics. First, some deeper insights into ⁠PSA's recently announced back-up in receiving incoming customer submissions⁠, including how we got here and what's being done internally in response. Plus, go inside the unique grading journey of one of the top hobby chases of the past year – ⁠The Paul Skenes MLB Rookie Debut Patch Auto 1/1⁠.

In the final episode of 2024, we take a look back at the year that was at PSA. Ryan Greene and PSA President Ryan Hoge hit rewind, highlighting some of the company's most memorable moments and innovations from the last 12 months. Plus, a dive into the data puts a spotlight on some of the most notable trends among PSA submitters, including the athletes who led the way – and saw the biggest rises in popularity – in our grading room. Have questions you want to submit for Ryan Hoge's next appearance on The PSA Pod? Send them to [email protected].

Entering the home stretch of the NFL season, several key 2024 football card products are about to hit the market. With a loaded rookie QB class leading the way, which one will you be focusing on most for your collection? PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show to discuss, plus take a look back at a massive weekend at the Toronto Sport Card Expo and dive into this week's mailbag. Have questions you want to submit for Ryan Hoge's next appearance on The PSA Pod? Send them to [email protected].

A 2024 World Series featuring two iconic franchises, the game's biggest stars and some already timeless moments – what is the hobby and collecting impact? We dive into that and much more with PSA President Ryan Hoge, including PSA's upcoming return to the Toronto Sports Card Expo and a mailbag Q&A session. Have questions you want to submit for Ryan Hoge's next appearance on The PSA Pod? Send them to [email protected].

After a couple of months away, The PSA Pod is back with regularly scheduled programming. PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show for not only a look back at a massive summer in the hobby – both on the show circuit and in the market overall – but also what lies ahead. Including: Diving into the latest and what features are still to come with the PSA Vault and its eBay integration. As football season begins, just how dominant was CJ Stroud in the grading room this offseason? Which players we're keeping our eyes on heading into the fall from a loaded 2024 MLB rookie class. And much more ...

It's a partnership that has the potential to be a game-changer for all collectors, as the PSA Vault now features the ability to instantly and easily list items for sale on eBay. PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show for another installment of Guest Submissions to dive deeper into the benefits and details, as eBay's best-in-class marketplace now pairs with PSA’s expert authentication & grading services and vault product. ℹ️ ➡️ LEARN MORE

There seems to be one every NBA postseason – the breakthrough star. So far in 2024, it's been Anthony Edwards. One of the hobby darlings during the 2020 & 2021 basketball card boom, the Minnesota Timberwolves' leading man has been rewarding those believers so far this Spring. How high is his ceiling from here? Powered by data from Card Ladder and PSA, Chris McGill and Ryan Greene dive in for a closer look at Ant-Man's evolving cardboard prowess and offer a glimpse into what the 22-year-old's status looks like in the hobby going forward.