Pack Fresh Podcast

Will the Pokémon Card Bubble Pop? Your Biggest Questions Answered | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 35

You asked the questions, and we’re giving you our honest answers. In the first Pack Fresh Q&A, we discuss whether the modern Pokémon card bubble will pop, why collectors

Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Set Could Be the Greatest Ever | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 34

Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Celebration could be one of the greatest sets the hobby has ever seen. In this episode, we break down everything we know so far, including the

The Pokémon Card Market Is Correcting… Where Are the Deals? | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 33

The Pokémon card market is moving in some big ways, but not every part of the hobby is moving in the same direction. In the first Pack Fresh Pulse, we use market data fro

The Exhausting Reality of Being a Streamer | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 32

Spotify Description Everyone sees the packed card shows, big Whatnot streams, and crazy Pokémon sales, but most people do not see the inventory grind, cash flow problems

Pitch Black Feels Like Pokémon Is Holding Back | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 31

Pitch Black is here, and we’re breaking down whether Pokémon’s newest Mega Evolution set is actually strong or just being carried by Mega Darkrai. We cover the best cards

The Evolution of Pokemon Cards 1995 to Present | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 30

Pokémon cards have changed a lot over the last 30 years. In this episode, we break down the evolution of Pokémon TCG print runs, errors, rarities, and chase cards. We d

Every Sun & Moon Set Ranked WORST to BEST | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 29

In this episode, we rank every Pokémon TCG set from the Sun & Moon era from worst to best—and our lists disagree more than ever. Sun & Moon introduced alternate arts, Ta

Why Pokémon Collectors Are Giving Up in 2026 | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 28

In this episode, we break down the current state of the Pokémon TCG market and what it means to hit a collecting “midlife crisis.” Moving from the chaotic 2020 boom to

Is Chaos Rising Actually Worth Ripping? | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 27

In this video, we break down the upcoming Pokémon set Chaos Rising and how it compares to the last set, Perfect Order. Even with smaller sets becoming more common, this G

Inside the Plan to Build a $10M Pokémon Business | Pack Fresh Podcast Episode 26

In this episode, we sit down with Steve from Soflo Retro to break down how he went from flipping video games at yard sales to building one of the fastest-growing Pokémon

The BEST Platform for Pokémon Card Streaming | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 25

In this episode, we break down the reality of Pokémon streaming and compare the two biggest platforms: Whatnot and TikTok. Even though streaming looks easy from the outs

Perfect Order Might Be Better Than You Think | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 24

In this video, we break down the upcoming Pokémon set Perfect Order and why it may be performing much better than people expected. Even though the set has been getting wr

Ranking Every Sword & Shield Pokémon TCG Set (Worst to Best) | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 23

Sword & Shield defined modern Pokémon, and now we’re ranking every single set from worst to best. From Rebel Clash’s brick status to Crown Zenith’s absurd hit rates and t

The Reality of Being a Pokémon Vendor in 2026 | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 22

He walked away from industrial sales to sell Pokémon cards full-time… and built a real business doing it. This week, Wash and Cardboard sit down with Swans Emporium to b

Ascended Heroes: MASSIVE Mega Chases in a LIMITED Pokémon Set | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 21

In this episode, Wash and Cardboard break down Ascended Heroes, one of the most anticipated Pokémon TCG releases of the year. With more Mega Evolutions returning, massive

PSA BOUGHT Beckett! Is This Too Much Power? | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 20

In this episode, Wash and Cardboard break down one of the biggest grading shakeups the hobby has ever seen: PSA’s parent company acquiring Beckett. With PSA, SGC, and no

Everything you need to sell pokemon Cards | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 19

In this episode, Wash and Cardboard break down The Collector’s Toolkit: the exact apps, tools, and habits they use daily to price cards accurately, move inventory faster,

10 Mistakes New Pokémon Sellers Make (That Cost $$$) | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 18

Whether you’re setting up your first table or you’ve been grinding shows for years, these are the 10 vendor mistakes that can cost you money, reputation, and momentum in

How Running To The Rip Build A Pokémon Empire | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 17

He left Big Four accounting to chase shiny cardboard… and it actually worked. This week, Wash and Cardboard sit down with RunningToTheRip to talk about his full journey:

Ranking Every Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Set from WORST to BEST 🔥 | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 16

Scarlet & Violet has officially wrapped, and we’re ranking every set from worst to best. From Shrouded Fable’s stumble to Paldean Fates’ shiny storm, Prismatic Evolutions