Sports Card Radio Declares Itself ‘The Hobby’s Last Line of Defense,’ Immediately Banned from Every Card Show

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 In a move that surprised absolutely no one, Sports Card Radio has once again ignited controversy in the hobby, proudly proclaiming itself as “The Hobby’s Last Line of Defense” against scammers, shady breakers, and anyone who looks at them funny. The bold statement came just moments before the channel was officially banned from every major card show in America.

“We’re not here to make friends,” said host Ryan Tedards, adjusting his tinfoil hat while refreshing eBay comps. “We’re here to expose frauds, flip cards, and make sure no one gets away with their nonsense—unless, of course, it’s us. Then it’s just ‘business.’”

Exposing the Hobby, One Burn Bridge at a Time

Over the years, Sports Card Radio has gained a reputation for fearlessly calling out bad actors in the industry, often with all the subtlety of a Prizm parallel checklist. From busting backyard breakers to questioning whether Panini even knows how licenses work, no topic is off-limits.

Their latest exposé, titled “Topps Says Redemptions Will Be Honored—Here’s Why That’s a Lie”, featured a 45-minute deep dive, 12 conspiracy theories, and a blurry PowerPoint slide allegedly proving that Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is actually three kids in a trench coat.

“People say we go too hard, but we’re just giving collectors the truth,” said co-host Colin Tedards. “If someone’s running a scam, we’ll find them. And if they’re not running a scam, we’ll dig deeper until we make it a scam. It’s called investigative journalism.”

Industry Figures Respond

Predictably, those within the sports card world have mixed reactions to Sports Card Radio’s brand of journalism.

Panini declined to comment, mostly because their customer service inbox hasn’t been checked since 2019. Topps, meanwhile, sent out a formal press release stating, “We respect the work that Sports Card Radio does, but we kindly ask that they stop sending us emails titled ‘EXPLAIN YOURSELVES, COWARDS.’”

Breakers, a frequent target of Sports Card Radio, are also speaking out. “Look, I’m just trying to rip wax, make some money, and send as few cards as possible to the people who paid for them,” said one anonymous breaker. “Is that so wrong?”

Even hobby influencers—many of whom have been ruthlessly called out by the channel—have weighed in. “They’re just jealous of my success,” said a well-known YouTuber who films himself opening blasters at Walmart. “Yes, I shill my own auctions, yes, I overhype bad products, and yes, I once promoted a backyard breaker who ran off with $100,000 in unpaid hits. But does that make me a bad guy? According to them, yes.”

The Banhammer Falls

While their influence in the hobby continues to grow, Sports Card Radio is finding itself increasingly unwelcome at industry events.

“We had no choice,” said a representative for the National Sports Collectors Convention. “The last time they showed up, they walked the show floor with a megaphone yelling, ‘WHO HERE HAS SHADY TAX RETURNS?’ We had to call security.”

Despite the ban, the Tedards brothers remain unfazed. “We don’t need card shows,” Colin scoffed. “We’ve got YouTube, a webcam, and a deep, almost irrational passion for calling people out. That’s all we need.”

As for what’s next, Sports Card Radio has promised “the biggest exposé yet,” teasing an investigation titled: “Does Ken Goldin Even Own a Shirt That Isn’t a V-Neck?”

One thing is certain—whether you love them or hate them, Sports Card Radio isn’t going anywhere. And if they are, they’ll be kicking and screaming the whole way.

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