Hoops Hobby Hangout
Just four collectors talking basketball cards. Join the conversation live on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET/6 pm PT!
Episodes
This week we discuss the recent NBA finals and go over rookie cards. How do you determine which RCs to add to your collection, what is a true RC, and more.. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://youtube.com/@hoopshobbyhangout
This week we discuss listener questions we received from IG and go over hobby updates from the group. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://youtube.com/@hoopshobbyhangout
This week we talk about jersey #'d cards, why we chase them, and how they fit into our collections. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://youtube.com/@hoopshobbyhangout
From 1989 through 2026, the Hoops brand has been a mainstay of basketball cards, evolving over time into the recent 2025-2026 release from Topps. This week we discuss the history and legacy of Hoops and share our thoughts about basketball cards’ only league owned brand of cards. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://youtube.com/@hoopshobbyhangout
This week, we discuss how the playoffs and finals influence our collecting. We share finals and playoff themed cards, as well as general pickups we purchased because we were influenced by a team's or player's performance. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://youtube.com/@hoopshobbyhangout
This week we discuss topics we've covered in past episodes. We revisit 1/1's, buying and selling, and even some Pokémon talk.. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
Do you have any cards that mean more to you than simply the card itself and its place in your collection? From a meaningful sports memory to important life events, we talk about the cards that we own for more...sentimental reasons. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
This week we discuss what we would change if we got the chance to redo our hobby existence. What would we do if we went back in time with the vast wisdom and experience we've gained, or jump in for the first time in the 2026 collecting climate. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
This week we discuss our favorites 1/1's, our least favorites, and if 1/1's are actually worth the prices we pay for them. We also answer a bunch of questions that came in from our IG poll asking the community about their thoughts on 1/1 cards. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
There's no doubt that there are "tiers" of cards: products, brands, parallels, and more. But is the discrepancy too much? Should the gap be as big as it is? We talk about that and more in this weeks episode. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
In this episode we talk about cards we have in our collections that often don't fit our usual collecting habits. Whether that be from players we respect who play on teams we hate, or cards from team rivalries that are needed for sets. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
This week we talk 2000s inserts. Which are the best? Worst? Do any standout for other reasons? How do they compare to other eras of inserts? Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
It’s no secret that we’ve all been critical of Topps’ return foray into basketball cards. Nearing the six month mark since retrieving the card license, Joey builds the case for Topps, trying to convince Steve that Fanatics has done some good with the licenses. Ryan and Adam, who will be absent this week, will be the judges of how we did. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live rec...
This week we share our thoughts on the current state of the hobby from our varying perspectives, current trends we like or dislike, and what the future might hold for the space. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
This week we talk some multi-player cards. Do you like them or not? Are they better fits for memorabilia, auto, or neither? When does it work and when does it not? We throw some baseball and football cards into the mix too! Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
Last month, a docuseries was released on Amazon Prime Video titled "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association" discussing the ABA. This week we talk about ABA cards, players, and the lasting legacy of the league.
Everyone loves gold refractors, and rightfully so. But let's table those for now to focus on all the other kinds of incredible refractors out there. Base refractors, XFractors, Black, White, Blue, even Tacos and Frozens if you like. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
No team names or logos, unique designs and memorabilia. Typically cheaper than licensed cards. We discuss the unlicensed cards we own and our thoughts on them in general. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
It’s All Star Weekend! We talk everything All Star themed cards and sets as well as discuss the past All Star events we remember watching. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
The NBA trade deadline was Thursday 2/5, and it's time to hang out and discuss how trades and player movement affect our collections and approach. Visit us on YouTube every Thursday at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for the live recording of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@HoopsHobbyHangout
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