Hobby Nonsense

Did Topps Hide Taylor Swift Autos? Plus 80 Billion Pokémon Cards Printed

June 3, 2026·2h 9m
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray tackle one of their biggest episodes yet. They kick things off with reactions to two major releases: 2025 Star Wars Masterwork, where sketch cards are proving to be a massive draw thanks to book sketches, panoramics, and triptychs WWE Cosmic Chrome, where Adam Gellman joins the show to discuss Planetary Pursuit, collector demand, and whether WWE collectors have already exhausted their budgets after a flood of recent releases The guys also break down: Upper Deck Inspirations: The World of DC The surprising new Feline Collection release A major concern with 2026 Disney Chrome, as facsimile autographs raise questions Then the conversation turns to Pokémon. Recently released data revealed that more than 80 BILLION Pokémon cards have been printed over the past two decades. Jesse and Ray discuss what that means for collectors, investors, and the future of scarcity. They also examine: New details about Pokémon's upcoming 30th Anniversary release A brand-new rarity that could become one of the toughest modern pulls yet Cards collectors should be targeting now before demand ramps up Then the guys explore the news about the PSA shutdown of Value submissions. What does it mean for grading, slab values, raw cards, and the future of the hobby?  And finally... The guys explore a theory that has started gaining traction: Could Taylor Swift actually have autographs in 2026 Disney Chrome? Plus: Ray's newest grail pickup Cards to target before Pokémon Pitch Black And where they see the biggest opportunities in today's market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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