This week on Gem Mint & Authentic, Utkarsh Ambudkar, star of CBS's Ghosts, joins Rob Veres, Sammy Veres, and Jeff Garlin at Burbank Sportscards.
Utkarsh talks about his love for Marvel and basketball cards, his Michael Jordan collection, and the excitement of pulling rare Superfractors. The conversation turns to the skyrocketing prices of Marvel cards, the growing popularity of Disney collectibles, and whether the hobby is becoming too expensive for everyday collectors.
Jeff shares his own predictions about the future of collecting, while the group discusses Fanatics, local card shops, grading, and some unforgettable pulls.
EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introducing Utkarsh Ambudkar
01:09 - Basketball, Marvel & Hockey
01:56 - Growing Up With Comic Books
04:28 - Michael Jordan PSA 10 Collection
06:04 - Disney Cards & Hollywood
08:13 - The Burbank Sportscards Experience
10:53 - Introducing Kids to Collecting
13:51 - Favorite Cards & Superfractors
16:33 - Mickey Mouse 1/1 Superfractor
18:09 - Thanos Superfractor & Big Trades
21:18 - Hobby Hot Takes
21:54 - Is Marvel Overpriced?
25:19 - The Problem With Repacks
26:03 - Jeff's Disney & Marvel Predictions
28:30 - Fanatics & the Future of Card Shops
34:54 - Biggest Card Pulls
36:49 - Grading & Collecting Stories
39:18 - Hollywood, Ghosts & Curb Your Enthusiasm
GEM MINT & AUTHENTIC
A Burbank Sportscards Podcast
Hosted by Rob Veres, Sammy Veres & Jeff Garlin.
What is GEM MINT & AUTHENTIC: A BURBANK SPORTSCARDS PODCAST?
Welcome to Gem Mint & Authentic, the official Burbank Sportscards podcast.
Hosted by The Cardfather Rob Veres, Sammy Veres, and comedian Jeff Garlin, Gem Mint & Authentic takes you inside the world's largest sports card shop and the hobby that's captivating collectors around the globe.
Each episode blends breaking hobby news, behind-the-scenes stories from Burbank Sportscards, conversations with athletes, celebrities, collectors, and industry insiders, plus honest discussions about the cards, moments, and memories that make collecting special.
Whether you've been collecting for decades, are returning to the hobby, or just pulled your first big card, you'll find entertaining conversations, expert insight, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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