Wicked Good Pulls

Welcome back to Wicked Good Pulls! In Episode 33, things get off to a rocky start when Matt is called to the carpet for completely ghosting Mike and Joe during a special Labor Day recording session. The guys then plunge down a massive tech rabbit hole, debating whether AI will cure cancer or enslave humanity within the next decade. They also discuss their ultimate off-the-grid survival luxuries, ranging from solar-powered air condi...

In Episode 32 of the Wicked Good Pulls Podcast, the guys tackle the wild west of selling sports cards on Facebook Marketplace. Matt shares a frustrating interaction with a highly aggressive buyer over a lot of Kobe Bryant cards and a so-called "trash slab". The crew also breaks down the unwritten rules of buying in dedicated Facebook card groups, including the etiquette of "claiming" cards and the importance of "coining" photos to ...

The guys break down the biggest news in the hobby, starting with Fanatics' 12-hour negotiation to secure the auction rights for the highly coveted Cooper Flagg rookie patch card. The crew debates the perks of exclusive auction deals, rants about mismatched penny sleeves, and shares real-world strategies for maximizing sales and utilizing pre-bids on Whatnot. Plus, they reveal their latest wicked good pulls, including a rare Rob Dil...

In Episode 30 of Wicked Good Pulls, the guys debate the insanity of turning down a $3 million offer for a 1-of-1 Cooper Flagg card and reveal a massive Jeremiah Love patch pull from the new Topps flagship football release. They also break down the wild west of buying mystery sports cards on the Shop Goodwill website with the help of AI, and tease a massive Whatnot collaboration stream.

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• The 50th Anniversary: The ...

Welcome back to Wicked Good Pulls! In Episode 29, the boys are gearing up for their first-ever WGP Card Show and breaking down the ultimate vendor checklist for sellers setting up at a table. From mastering the layout of your dollar bins to printing your Venmo QR codes and navigating the inevitable Pokémon TCG table takeover, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to sell at a local show.

The guys also dive into Mike’s pain...

In Episode 28 of Wicked Good Pulls, Mike, Matt, and Joe are on camera and dealing with some serious Ricky Bobby hands. The brothers dive into Whatnot's massive $545 million fundraising announcement and what it means for buyers and sellers. They also hype up the release of the NBA Topps Chrome Update and discuss the wild bounties placed on the Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 debut patch. Later, Matt questions their Spotify analytics, convinced ...

Welcome back to Wicked Good Pulls! We are beyond excited to announce that Episode 27 is our very first video podcast! Now you can finally watch Matt, Mike, and Joe as we debate card prices, show off our latest pickups, and roll our eyes at each other in real-time.

We kick off this milestone episode with Mike getting recognized by a fan at Boston Logan Airport—a true "Brad Pitt" moment—before detailing his hilariously awk...

Welcome back to Wicked Good Pulls! In this episode, Matt, Mike, and Joe sit down with Whatnot superstar Derek, better known to the card community as "DLava". We dive deep into his incredible journey from a retired 82nd Airborne drill sergeant to building a massive following of nearly 15,000 on Whatnot. Derek shares the heartwarming story of how volunteering as a youth soccer coach led him straight into the sports card hobby.

Plus, ...

The brotherly banter is hitting a whole new level of chaos in Episode 25! This week, the crew kicks things off with a highly judgmental review of Matt's tragic 4th of July neck beard. From looking like a white-chinned Hulk Hogan to his kids begging him to shave it immediately, Matt faces the ultimate facial hair intervention.

Next, the guys dive into the ultimate Whatnot masterclass. Matt spent the night modding for Whatnot supersta...

A historic milestone episode for the pull squad! Episode 24 is officially live, and the crew kicks things off with a massive announcement: Wicked Good Pulls is hosting its very first sports card show on August 15th, 2026, at Brack's Tavern in Middleboro, MA! Get the inside scoop on the planning, table logistics, and how the crew is setting up a premier, collector-friendly environment.

Beyond the show announcement, the episode dives ...

Big milestone for the pull squad! Ep. 23 is officially locked, loaded, and features our first-ever guest creator to hit the show: Brad, aka nux metal!

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. Plu...

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 c...

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!

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 ...

Happy Episode 20! We are celebrating our milestone show with a packed discussion covering everything from navigating the junk wax baseball market to cracking the code on your live-streaming sales.

Matt details his new obsession with 1991 Score Baseball Series 2, breaking down the value of Ken Griffey Jr. inserts and the iconic Bo Jackson "Bo Breaker" card. He also shares the details of a highly questionable Facebook Marketplace card...

Are we witnessing the rise of the next GOAT in the NBA? This week, the brothers debate Victor Wembanyama's potential to dethrone Jordan while diving deep into their latest collecting obsessions. Matt discusses his pivot to $0.50 junk wax packs to chase iconic Ken Griffey Jr. inserts, and Mike shares an epic father-son moment catching a foul ball from the front row at Fenway Park. Plus, the boys discuss the challenges of running nic...

The boys are back to talk about the undeniable thrill of the junk wax era! Matt dives back into his 80s and 90s baseball collection, pulling out legends like Bo Jackson, Ken Griffey Jr., and an iconic 1986 Topps Ozzie Smith, pitching a brand-new Whatnot stream idea. Meanwhile, Mike unpacks his childhood trauma of spending his entire $50 birthday budget on an Upper Deck box only to get zero double-sided holograms.

We also debate the ...

The Ultimate $10 Flea Market Score & Navigating PSA Grading

In this episode, it’s all about the thrill of the sports card collecting treasure hunt! Joe kicks things off by recounting an unbelievable weekend, starting with a dive into a 50-cent value bin that yielded a $76 Jalen Brunson short print. But that’s nothing compared to his legendary flea market score: dropping just $10 for a massive bin of vintage 80s cards...

The guys are back from Florida with fresh pickups and new strategies for the hobby. This week on Wicked Good Pulls, we dive into the realities of Whatnot streaming, shifting the focus away from pure profit and toward consistent audience growth and building themed shows like "All-Holo" and Celtics vs. Lakers. Plus, we introduce a brand new segment—"The Wickedest Pull of the Week"—where we debate the value of a pristine M...

Is starting a sports card podcast in your 40s a midlife crisis? Mike’s 9-year-old son seems to think so, but the boys are too busy chasing high-end retro wax to care.

This week on Wicked Good Pulls, we dive into the ultimate hobby betrayal: Matt visits GOAT Card Shop 30 times without an invite to the "Back Room," but Mike (Retro Ripping) gets invited behind the curtain on his second visit. Plus, we discuss the "Flea Market Que...