Behind the Breaks
Matt Hasson and RJ WattersWelcome to "Behind the Breaks,” a podcast that delves into the dynamic world of trading card breaking, where passion meets profit and community thrives. Whether you're a collector, a seller, or simply curious about the magic behind the cardboard, our podcast is your gateway to the heart and soul of the hobby.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||
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Get ready for a fast, funny, unexpectedly deep dive into MLB Winter Meetings, the offseason card market, and PSA’s grading chaos — all while Matt records from “vacation camouflage mode” and RJ slowly loses his mind over Yankees pitching - and BUD SEL... more
We finally got our hands on the new 2025 Topps Holiday Balls and decided to open a couple on camera to see what the buzz is about. We walk through the full checklist, the Hidden Elf variations, and what collectors should expect from these retail ball... more
RJ opens a 1987 pack of baseball cards and immediately decides the ancient stick of gum is a good idea. Spoiler: it’s not.But the real chaos starts when he tells the story of how, earlier that same day, he blasted swimmer’s ear solution up his nose t... more
In this episode of Behind the Breaks, Matt and RJ sit down with Zack Eustis — the creator behind “Zack’s Bowman Hacks” on TikTok — for one of the most detailed breakdowns of Bowman prospecting strategy in the hobby today.Zack explains how he identifi... more
Behind the Breaks sits down with one of the most important voices in the hobby today: Caroline Pougnet, Head of eBay Live. In this rare long-form interview, Caroline gives a detailed inside look at how eBay Live is transforming the trading card and c... more
We’re back with a midweek episode of Behind the Breaks — and this one’s a good one. Matt and RJ break in the new studio, recap recent guests, and tackle the biggest headlines shaking the hobby.From Panini’s rumored sale to Fanatics’ growing monopoly,... more
This week, host Ron “Coach Mac” McKeefery — legendary NFL and college strength coach — reveals how he’s applying elite performance principles to the hobby, turning 1,000 one-dollar cards into 1,000 one-hundred-dollar cards.Whether you’re deep into th... more
The 2025 sports card market is heating up — and Behind the Breaks is here to break it all down. In this episode, Matt and RJ dive into the World Series frenzy and NFL midseason madness, delivering sharp collector insights, buy/hold/sell picks, and un... more
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