Cards on Blast

About Cards on Blast

Cards On Blast is hosted by lifelong friends JT & The Bird, who have shared over 32 years of friendship and a passion for collecting. Each episode, they dive into the world of sports cards, ripping packs, analyzing prices, and uncovering the rich history behind the hobby. But more than just cards, it’s about sports, stories, and the banter of two friends who love to talk. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, new 30-minute episodes drop regularly—so don’t miss out!

Publisher

JT & The Bird

Category

leisure · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Apr 2025

Latest episode

16 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Aug 2026

   The Vaulted Episode

   In Episode 56 of Cards On Blast, JT and the Bird kick off with the latest hobby news, taking a look at Tom Brady’s new CardVault Kiosks bringing card pack breaks to airports and malls nationwide, alongside a full rundown of upcoming sports, non-sports, and TCG release dates. Then, the guys dive into pack rips, share what’s in their stacks, reveal their standout Card Pulls of the Week, and track down wild cards in "Where The (Bleep) Did You Find That?"

2. 

   16 Aug 2026

   Marvel v. Pokemon

   In Episode 55 of Cards On Blast, JT and the Bird tackle an absolute clash of the titans as Marvel and Pokémon take center stage. The guys kick things off with a massive Hobby Headlines segment, breaking down the top 5 must-hunt chase cards from the freshly released Pokémon Pitch Black set and debating Topps’ controversial new strategy to strip factory seals from sports boxes to combat online flippers. After analyzing a jaw-dropping month of million-dollar vintage sales—including a historic $777,000 Jim Thorpe record—the crew cracks open some fresh Pitch Black packs live on air to hunt for Mega Evolutions. Finally, JT digs deep into his personal stack to uncover "Arachnix," the obscure, deadly Spider-Man and Wolverine hybrid comic crossover, before celebrating an incredible 1996 Marvel Masterpieces Wolverine pull and the week's weirdest online marketplace finds. #PokemonPitchBlack #HobbyNews #Marvel #Pokemon #SportsCards #newreleases

3. 

   25 Jul 2026

   Episode 54 - World Cup Wonders Part Two

   This week, JT and the Bird are back to wrap up their deep dive into soccer card history and market trends with World Cup Wonders Pt. 2! Before kicking off the main event, the guys break down a wild week in hobby headlines, including a shocking USPS mail theft bust involving a $3,600 Cooper Flagg rookie card, the discovery of a $35,000 Hannah Montana 1-of-1, and massive Marvel crossover news from Topps Chrome and Magic: The Gathering. Plus, they look ahead at a packed summer release calendar, showcase an iconic 1991 "Nasty Boys" stadium photo in the stack, and check in on a crisp Blue Border parallel for the weekly Dort Report. #SportsCards #TradingCards #WorldCup #ToppsChrome #MarvelCards #HobbyNews #CooperFlagg #Panini #MagicTheGathering #CardsOnBlast

Who has been a guest on Cards on Blast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mason
• Josh Goulet
• Bird

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,884

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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