# The Real Reason Topps Rip Night Works

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Podcast: [Sports Cards are Dope](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sports-cards-are-dope-7170687)
Published: 2026-02-23T15:46:38+00:00
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## Resource

Topps Hobby Rip Night isn’t just another event—it’s the smartest “give back” move Topps makes for collectors. Here’s why celebrating the hobby from the inside matters more than chasing new fans from the outside. Timestamps 0:00 Topps Rip Night vs Fanatics Fest why it matters 1:18 Growing the hobby vs celebrating the hobby 5:03 The real Rip Night experience and why it feels different 7:20 The Tom Brady story and what happened in the crowd 15:10 Creators with athletes the perfect on ramp for new collectors 19:01 Giving kudos when companies actually do it right Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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