The PSA Pod

PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by the studio to speak directly with customers with a detailed look at the announced $200 million infrastructure investment to meet growing demand (1:00). Plus, Ryan provides the most recent service level turnaround time updates (7:25), including a key note on the Value Bulk tier for Collectors Club members (9:05).

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Ryan Hoge, President of Grading Business at Collectors, joins The PSA Pod for the first episode of 2026 to preview the year ahead in grading on multiple fronts.

1:55 - The big picture in 2026
6:15 - SGC brand outlook
8:20 - Beckett brand outlook
17:55 - PSA international expansion updates
23:15 - PSA U.S. capacity expansion, turnaround time updates
33:15 - Investments in technology, AI, and automation
36:40 - PSA Set Registry enhancements

If you have questions for Ryan Hoge on the 2026 outlook and more, send them directly via e-mail to psapod@collectors.com.

Closing out a busy Summer, PSA President Ryan Hoge once again joins The PSA Pod with a wave of internal product and service updates, led by the recent changes to pricing and turnaround times at multiple service levels, plus much more.

1:30 - Pricing and turnaround time updates, plus the "why?"
10:30 - Quick look back at The National in Chicago
13:00 - New instant liquidity features
16:45 - PSA Comic & Magazine grading service updates
18:40 - WATA branding update under the PSA banner
19:50 - PSA international updates in Japan, Canada and Europe
23:15 - Looking forward to the rest of 2025 in the hobby

Want to submit questions to Ryan Hoge for an upcoming episode? E-mail them to psapod@collectors.com.

A new chapter in PSA's heritage-rich hobby history is officially here, as Comic Book & Magazine authentication and grading services are now available. Elizabeth Gruene, General Manager of Pop Culture at PSA, joins The PSA Pod to discuss the detailed build to this significant launch.

2:30 - The timeline to the service's launch
5:15 - Comic & Magazine grading price points & service details
9:10 - Dual Grading service is coming soon
12:00 - Developing PSA's Comic & Magazine holders
15:20 - Collecting community feedback during development
18:50 - Tips for new Comic & Magazine collectors in the space
23:20 - Gathering more feedback post-launch
27:25 - When & where to submit in person for grading
29:15 - Elizabeth's Comic & Magazine collecting journey

PSA Comic & Magazine Grading Resources
- Begin your submission
- Services & pricing
- Pressing guide
- Shipping guide
- Comic Book Collecting 101
- Magazine Collecting 101

Summer is Hobby Season, largely revolving around key product releases and major industry events, and PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show for his monthly spot to dive into all of it, including:

6:25 - Fanatics Fest and its overall impact
8:50 - PSA internal operational updates
11:30 - PSA expansion, both domestic and international
21:30 - A closer look at the PSA Autograph Series
24:40 - PSA Comic Book & Magazine grading launches in July
29:55 - PSA's presence at The National in 2025

Want to submit your questions for Ryan Hoge in his next appearance? Send them to psapod@collectors.com.