Join us as we rip into the sports card hobby from the heart of Massachusetts. We’re hunting monster hits, debating market trends, and getting nostalgic about the Junk Wax era that started it all. Whether you're chasing Jordans, submitting for grading, or just love the smell of fresh cardboard, pull up a chair. It’s expert advice served with a side of brotherly banter.
Wicked Good Pulls
Claim This Podcastby Joey Holes, Retroripping, Coachhoops
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24 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Join us as we rip into the sports card hobby from the heart of Massachusetts. We’re hunting monster hits, debating market trends, and getting nostalgic about the Junk Wax era that started it all. Whether you're chasing Jordans, submitting for grading, or just love the smell of fresh cardboard, pull up a chair. It’s expert advice served with a side of brotherly banter.
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July 17, 2026
Ep23: Navigating Whatnot Card Breaks & Disney Autographs ft. Nux Metal
<p><strong>Big milestone for the pull squad!</strong> Ep. 23 is officially locked, loaded, and features our first-ever guest creator to hit the show: Brad, aka <strong>nux metal</strong>! </p><p>This week, we are diving deep into the world of sports card live-streaming, breaking down how Whatnot auctions and YouTube card breaks actually work, and tackling the ultimate collector's dilemma—the psychology of the algorithm vs. having premium cards on your stream stand. Plus, a massive shoutout to all of our incredible "Pullees" who keep this amazing hobby alive and kicking! </p><p>Later in the episode, things go completely off the rails as we break down Matt's family card-ripping obsession with Topps Chrome Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars , debate the "official" Disney character autograph rules , and revisit the legendary YouTube rabbit hole of Disney theme park security interventions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>00:00</strong> – Post-guest scheduling mishaps & Matt takes the blame </p></li><li><p><strong>01:52</strong> – Introducing our first-ever card guest: Brad (<strong>nux metal</strong>) </p></li><li><p><strong>04:17</strong> – The journey of card collecting: From '90s junk wax to modern Covid-era breaks </p></li><li><p><strong>05:57</strong> – What exactly is a "Card Break" and how do you get started? </p></li><li><p><strong>08:33</strong> – The hot-button debate: Are sports card breaks a form of gambling? </p></li><li><p><strong>12:47</strong> – How to get your spouse involved in the hobby (and finding Whatnot on vacation) </p></li><li><p><strong>19:42</strong> – Card Freak, radio voices, and the sudden rise of Topps Chrome Disney </p></li><li><p><strong>22:24</strong> – Are Disney character on-card autographs real? </p></li><li><p><strong>24:47</strong> – The bizarre "No-Release" Disney hugging rule & theme park security lore </p></li><li><p><strong>30:52</strong> – Flipping for profit vs. hoarding your PC (Personal Collection) cards </p></li><li><p><strong>35:53</strong> – Behind the scenes of a live Whatnot show: Setting up custom Plinko boards </p></li><li><p><strong>39:50</strong> – Decoding the Whatnot algorithm: Quantities, shop pre-bids, and chat engagement </p></li><li><p><strong>44:00</strong> – <strong>Wickedest Pull of the Week:</strong> Raleigh Fingers Auto vs. Allen Iverson Rookie vs. Star Wars Chrome Rey Wave </p></li><li><p><strong>51:48</strong> – Why is Mike so jacked in Joe's custom YouTube cartoon animations? </p></li></ul>
July 10, 2026
Ep22: Beginner Card Storage, Whatnot Boosts & The AAU Sports Debate
<p>Welcome back to Wicked Good Pulls! In Episode 22, Coach Hoops (Matt), Retro Ripping (Mike), and Mr. Holes (Joe) kick things off by debating their brand new, Stranger-Things-meets-Top-Gun theme song. But the real action starts when Mr. Holes asks the ultimate beginner question: how do you store and organize your first 100 sports cards? Matt and Mike break down their top loader, penny sleeve, and storage box strategies to keep your collection safe and ready to sell. </p><p>Later, Mike shares the secret sauce behind an incredibly successful Whatnot stream that landed him 140 new followers using 90s "Metal" cards and the platform's Boost feature. Then, the brothers step away from the hobby for a passionate, deep-dive debate on the current state of youth club sports and AAU basketball. Is the expensive, chaotic schedule worth it for the kids, or are parents getting ripped off by the tournament market? </p><p>Finally, they wrap up with the Wickedest Pull of the Week, featuring a high-end Kobe Bryant Slam card, a double-Jordan pack, and some hilarious AI-generated "crayon" card art on the website. </p><p><strong>Listen now and don't forget to vote for the Wickedest Pull of the Week at </strong><a href="https://wickedgoodpulls.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>wickedgoodpulls.com</strong></a><a href="https://wickedgoodpulls.com/pull-of-the-week" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>!</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The New Theme Song:</strong> The brothers debate debuting a wild, 80s-inspired intro track that Matt calls a little too "sexy" to listen to with their mom. </p></li><li><p><strong>Beginner Storage 101:</strong> What supplies do you actually need to start collecting? Matt and Mike debate 3-row vs. 4-row boxes, displaying your PC (Personal Collection), and why the old 3-ring binders might be damaging your cards. </p></li><li><p><strong>Mastering the Whatnot Boost:</strong> Mike breaks down a massive stream featuring classic Metal cards (Jordan, Kobe, Iverson) and explains exactly how a $15 Boost bid netted him 140 followers in a single hour. </p></li><li><p><strong>The AAU / Club Sports Debate:</strong> A heated brotherly clash over the youth sports industry. Mike argues the high costs and unpredictable Thursday-night schedules of modern club sports are a net negative for kids. Matt defends the system, provided the kids are having fun and getting quality, skill-based coaching. </p></li><li><p><strong>Wickedest Pull of the Week:</strong> Matt shows off a Kobe Bryant NBA Hoops Slam card , Mike flexes a single pack that yielded two 91-92 Upper Deck Michael Jordans , and Joey Holes reveals he used AI to turn their missing card photos into 5-year-old crayon drawings for the website's voting block.</p></li></ul>
July 3, 2026
Ep21: Finding a 1954 Babe Ruth in a $25 Collection, Junk Wax Dilemmas & Whatnot Growth
<p>In this episode of Wicked Good Pulls, Joey Holes, coachhoops, and retroripping dive into the ultimate sports card hunting dream: buying a cheap $25 collection off Facebook Marketplace and uncovering a 1954 Topps Scoops Babe Ruth card! </p><p>The crew also tackles the everyday realities of the hobby grind. They debate the best ways to dispose of completely worthless junk wax cards , break down Whatnot streaming strategies, and analyze how massive giveaways drive follower counts. </p><p>Plus, expect plenty of hilarious detours while the guys wait on their highly anticipated first non-family guest, DLava, who unfortunately streamed until 3 AM the night before and couldn't make it. We'll have him on soon. </p><p><strong>In this episode</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Movie Talk:</strong> Reviews for the ping-pong movie Marty Supreme and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. </li><li><strong>Concert Confessions:</strong> A hilarious flashback to retroripping ruthlessly booing the singer of "Milkshake" (Kelis) at Club Ultra in Providence. </li><li><strong>Wickedest Pull of the Week</strong> : coachhoops shares a new Upper Deck card of a player he used to coach. retroripping highlights the aesthetics of a Panini Euphoria Allen Iverson insert. </li><li><strong>Stream Previews:</strong> retroripping previews his upcoming all-Metal theme stream, featuring massive hits from 1996 and 1997 Fleer Metal. </li></ul>
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