Wicked Good Pulls

Join us as we rip into the sports card hobby from the heart of Massachusetts. We’re hunting monster hits, debating market trends, and getting nostalgic about the Junk Wax era that started it all. Whether you're chasing Jordans, submitting for grading, or just love the smell of fresh cardboard, pull up a chair. It’s expert advice served with a side of brotherly banter.

Wicked Good Pulls is a leisure podcast hosted by Joey Holes, Retroripping, Coachhoops, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Joey Holes, Retroripping, Coachhoops hosts Wicked Good Pulls, a leisure show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Ep27: Our First Video Podcast: Mike’s "Brad Pitt" Moment & The $2,500 Vintage Card Robbery

  Aug 14, 20261h 3mS1

  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 awkward attempt at the Disney character "hug test." On the hobby side, Matt breaks down how he successfully unloaded bulk common cards for cash on Facebook Marketplace (thanks to his wife clearing space) and reveals his massive $2,500 comp on a vintage 1952/1954 Babe Ruth era lot. Finally, we debate the best long-term holds in the hobby right now, comparing the safety of a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani to the risk of Victor Wembanyama. Whether you’re listening in the car or watching us on Spotify, thank you for tuning in to the WGP family! In This Episode Mike's Airport Fame & The Disney Hug Test: Mike shares his brush with A-list celebrity status after a WGP listener from South Florida recognizes him at the airport. Plus, he finally tests the "Disney characters can't let go first" rule on Goofy—and immediately regrets it. Flipping Bulk Cards on Facebook Marketplace: Need to clear storage space? Matt explains how he sold boxes of common base cards on local marketplaces for solid cash without paying seller fees. The $2,500 Vintage Set & Long-Term Holds: Matt comps out his $25 vintage lot robbery to a massive $2,500 valuation. We debate what to do with the profits and why investing in a Shohei Ohtani rookie feels safer than buying high on Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or Wemby. Topps Resurgence & Fantasy Football by Card Value: Joe reviews the new Topps Resurgence NFL release and pitches a wild idea: drafting a fantasy football team based entirely on sports card market values. Wickedest Pull of the Week: Now you can actually see the cards! Mike shows off a BGS 10 2009-2010 Upper Deck MJ Legacy Collection Gold Edition, while Matt brings a shiny 2023 Topps Chrome Stars of the MLB Shohei Ohtani.

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  Episode #26

  Ep26: Mastering Whatnot Sales, The Aloha Movement & Wheel of Fortune with 'De Lava'

  Aug 7, 20261h 51mS1

  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, we explore the "Aloha Movement"—a growing community dedicated to bringing integrity and positivity back to card collecting. Whether you are a brand new streamer looking for tangible sales tips , or you just want to hear what it is like to spin the wheel on Wheel of Fortune, this episode is packed with value, laughs, and wicked good pulls! In This Episode The Origin of De Lava: Derek explains how taking over as a volunteer soccer coach in August sparked his card collecting journey. He began buying cards on Whatnot to give as end-of-season gifts to his players. The Aloha Movement: Discover the origins of the Aloha Movement on Whatnot. This community focuses on helping new streamers with best practices, receiving raids, and keeping the hobby centered on the joy of collecting. Whatnot Seller Tips: Derek breaks down the three pillars of keeping buyers in your stream: offering quality cards, maintaining low shipping costs, and keeping a positive vibe in the room. Pricing Strategy for New Streamers: Learn why new sellers should not start their card auctions at a single dollar. Derek advises looking at inventory closely and starting bids at two dollars for lower-end cards, while saving high-end cards for safer sales. Military Background: Derek reflects on his twenty years in the military, including his time as a drill sergeant and his 54 static line jumps with the 82nd Airborne. Wheel of Fortune: Hear the behind-the-scenes story of Derek's appearance on Wheel of Fortune. He details the audition process in Raleigh, landing on the billion-dollar wedge for a brief moment, and walking away with six grand. Wickedest Pull of the Week: Matt shows off a 1969 vintage Milwaukee Bucks Team Leaders card featuring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Mike counters with a 1992-93 NBA Hoops Michael Jordan Supreme Court card. Derek reveals his personal collection favorite: a Jesse Sapolu patch auto card.

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  Episode #25

  Ep25: The DLava Whatnot Growth Code, Panini’s Unlicensed Donruss, and Kurt’s Card Care Controversy

  Jul 31, 202649 minS1

  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 superstar DLava (Dee lava) , who grew from 0 to over 13,000+ followers in under a year. Matt shares the secrets of live-stream moderation, creating chat banter, and how he walked away with over 100 new followers just by hanging out in the stream. The guys break down DLava's community-driven giveaway strategy and discuss whether he should officially launch a Whatnot streaming course. Over in the card-ripping segment, the guys rip NBA Donruss mega boxes from Dick's Sporting Goods. This marks their first rip of a Panini basketball product since the company lost its NBA license to Topps. They discuss the strange, logo-less look of airbrushed jerseys and break down how the licensing split works between the NBA team owners (held by Topps) and the Players Union (held by Panini). This leads to a fascinating debate on the legality of custom art cards (like "My First Rodeo" and "Iron Mike") and whether using player likenesses on custom business cards is legal. Then, they tackle the hottest controversy in the hobby: Kurt’s Card Care . With PSA recently rejecting one of Kurt's cards as "altered" after he submerged it in a restoration spray, the brothers debate where "cleaning" ends and "altering" begins. Matt reviews his own experience using the card care starter kit on a 1975 Bobby Bonds and a 1979 Fred Lynn, sharing the realistic limits of flattening corners and creases. Finally, the show wraps up with a hilarious movie review shutdown after Mike's wife officially declares his movie takes "super boring". Then, we crown the Wickedest Pull of the Week : Matt’s 2025 Topps Chrome Rob Dillingham Sapphire Selection goes head-to-head with Mike’s 9:30 PM emergency family-rip highlight—the highly coveted Topps Chrome Disney Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) from High School Musical!

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  Episode #24

  Ep24: Hosting Our First Card Show! Plus: Buying the Wemby (Wembanyama) Off-Season Dip & 2024 Rookie QB Speculation

  Jul 24, 202656 minS1

  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 deep into football card speculation. Is now the perfect time to stockpile the 2024 NFL Quarterback Rookie Class ? The podcast breaks down why they are heavily targeting Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and Bo Nix, while staying completely out on Jackson Dart, Tyler Shuck, and J.J. McCarthy. They also detail a highly strategic, low-cost flyer bet on Kyler Murray PSA 10 rookies reviving his career as a backup under a quarterback-whisperer coach in Minnesota. Switching over to basketball, the guys explain why the off-season is the ultimate window to buy the Wemby (Victor Wembanyama) dip after his card values fell following a physical series in the finals. They also highlight massive sleeper opportunities in 90s Topps Finest and Beam Team value bins , sharing exact sales figures and chat banter strategies from a recent $350 Whatnot stream. Plus, get ready for some highly efficient Plain White Envelope (PWE) shipping hacks —including pre-folded cardstock flyers and single-step label sealing—followed by a hilarious story about the ultimate "walk of shame" carrying a giant blue Ikea bag over the shoulder to the post office under the watchful eye of the boss. Finally, the show wraps up with a legendary Wickedest Pull of the Week matchup: a rescued 1997 Topps Finest Allen Iverson insert going head-to-head with a horizontal 1993 Michael Jordan Frontier promotional card. The guys also tackle the wild legal gray areas of custom card manufacturers and debate when humanoid robots will officially take over household laundry. In This Episode: WGP Card Show Announcement : All the details for our first-ever card show on August 15th, 2026, at Brack's Tavern in Middleborough, MA! 2024 QB Rookie Stockpile: Why the crew is buying up Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and Bo Nix, but staying completely out on other rookies. The Kyler Murray Backup Spec: Why taking a low-cost flier on Murray's PSA 10 rookies is a highly strategic, low-risk bet. Buying the Wemby Off-Season Dip: Why right now is the ultimate window to buy premium Victor Wembanyama cards during the basketball off-season. 90s Topps Finest Sleepers: Sifting through value bins to find non-Jordan 90s inserts that pull massive multipliers on live streams. PWE Shipping Hacks: How to streamline your shipping using pre-folded cardstock insert sheets and direct-sticker envelope sealing. Ikea Bag Walk of Shame: A hilarious story about a giant blue duffel bag, the post office, and an watching boss. Wickedest Pull of the Week: A physical battle between a $10 marketplace-find 1997 Topps Finest Allen Iverson and a horizontal 1993 Michael Jordan Frontier promotional card. The Legality of Custom Cards: Exploring the legality and craftsmanship of custom card creators like "My First Rodeo" and "Iron Mike". Humanoid Robots by 2030: A deep dive into whether free-roaming household robots will be doing our laundry in just four years.

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  Episode #23

  Ep23: Navigating Whatnot Card Breaks & Disney Autographs ft. Nux Metal

  Jul 17, 20261h 1mS1

  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. Plus, a massive shoutout to all of our incredible "Pullees" who keep this amazing hobby alive and kicking! Later in the episode, things go completely off the rails as we break down Matt's family card-ripping obsession with Topps Chrome Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars , debate the "official" Disney character autograph rules , and revisit the legendary YouTube rabbit hole of Disney theme park security interventions. In This Episode: 00:00 – Post-guest scheduling mishaps & Matt takes the blame 01:52 – Introducing our first-ever card guest: Brad ( nux metal ) 04:17 – The journey of card collecting: From '90s junk wax to modern Covid-era breaks 05:57 – What exactly is a "Card Break" and how do you get started? 08:33 – The hot-button debate: Are sports card breaks a form of gambling? 12:47 – How to get your spouse involved in the hobby (and finding Whatnot on vacation) 19:42 – Card Freak, radio voices, and the sudden rise of Topps Chrome Disney 22:24 – Are Disney character on-card autographs real? 24:47 – The bizarre "No-Release" Disney hugging rule & theme park security lore 30:52 – Flipping for profit vs. hoarding your PC (Personal Collection) cards 35:53 – Behind the scenes of a live Whatnot show: Setting up custom Plinko boards 39:50 – Decoding the Whatnot algorithm: Quantities, shop pre-bids, and chat engagement 44:00 – Wickedest Pull of the Week: Raleigh Fingers Auto vs. Allen Iverson Rookie vs. Star Wars Chrome Rey Wave 51:48 – Why is Mike so jacked in Joe's custom YouTube cartoon animations?

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