In Episode 2 of Gem Mint & Authentic, Rob Veres (The Cardfather) and Jeff Garlin are joined by Joel Madden of Good Charlotte for a wide-ranging conversation about the hobby that's become one of his biggest passions: trading cards.

Joel shares how collecting evolved from opening Pokémon packs with his son to building an incredible One Piece collection, why he believes TCGs are reshaping the hobby, and what separates sports cards from today's fastest-growing collectibles.

The conversation also dives into grail cards, grading, rarity, collecting while touring the world, the future of the hobby, and why the stories behind the cards are often more valuable than the cards themselves.

Whether you're into sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, or you're simply fascinated by the culture of collecting, this episode is packed with insight, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs.

Topics include:

• Joel Madden's collecting journey
• Pokémon and One Piece's explosive growth
• Sports Cards vs. Trading Card Games
• Grail cards and hobby philosophy
• Vintage collecting
• The future of the hobby
• Stories from card shops around the world

Gem Mint & Authentic is the official podcast of Burbank Sportscards, where the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and collecting come together to share authentic conversations about the hobby they love.