May 13, 2025

From Pokémon to One Piece: TCG Heat, Fake Pop Century Autos & VeeFriends Hype

<p>In this episode, Jesse opens with a look into why Topps Chrome VeeFriends, the GaryVee-backed product, is seeing a massive surge—boxes have now 4-5x’d in value, and he shares his theory on what’s driving the demand.</p><p><br></p><p>Next, Jesse breaks down a troubling update about a fake autograph in last year’s Leaf Pop Century product and what it means for collectors chasing celebrity autos.</p><p><br></p><p>Then it’s on to the world of TCGs, as Evan Garrett of Dragon Fire Games joins to discuss what’s hot in the space and why. They dive into:</p><p><br></p><p>Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, and One Piece</p><p><br></p><p>Why competitive players are struggling to get product</p><p><br></p><p>Which TCGs are dominating right now</p><p><br></p><p>Whether Lorcana has long-term potential or is a fading trend</p><p><br></p><p>Later, Tory Hermens of DCSports87 joins to announce a new TCG community-focused consignment special and what sellers should know.</p><p><br></p><p>To wrap it up, Jesse questions his own take from the last episode—are we actually entering a new Junk Wax Era? Especially when multiple companies are now... making Pope trading cards.</p>