# Card Talk #016 - Summer Recap!!! Investing, Pop Culture & the Future of the Hobby

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Podcast: [Card Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/card-talk-458436)
Published: 2026-08-14T09:00:00+00:00
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| Card Talk Card Show | Sept 19th | NYC On this episode of Card Talk , we dive deep into the current sports card market and what makes certain cards true investment pieces. We discuss the massive rise of LeBron cards, the value of scarcity and age, and whether modern case hits like Kabooms, Downtowns, Manga, and Color Blast can stand the test of time. We also break down the explosive prices being paid for unique crossover cards, including Wemby and Steph Curry Minions, discuss collecting vs. investing, and recap the biggest takeaways from the World Cup and the continued growth of the soccer card market. Plus: market predictions, cards we'd buy today, the power of nostalgia and pop culture, and what makes the hobby so special.

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