The PSA Pod

• Pricing , turnaround time changes, and more updates from PSA President Ryan Hoge

  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 Chicago13:00 - New instant liquidity features16:45 - PSA Comic & Magazine grading service updates18:40 - WATA branding update under the PSA banner19:50 - PSA international updates in Japan, Canada and Europe23:15 - Looking forward to the rest of 2025 in the hobbyWant to submit questions to Ryan Hoge for an upcoming episode? E-mail them to [email protected].

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• WHAT TO KNOW: PSA Comic Book & Magazine grading is now live

  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 launch5:15 - Comic & Magazine grading price points & service details9:10 - Dual Grading service is coming soon12:00 - Developing PSA's Comic & Magazine holders15:20 - Collecting community feedback during development18:50 - Tips for new Comic & Magazine collectors in the space23:20 - Gathering more feedback post-launch27:25 - When & where to submit in person for grading29:15 - Elizabeth's Comic & Magazine collecting journeyPSA Comic & Magazine Grading Resources- Begin your submission- Services & pricing- Pressing guide - Shipping guide- Comic Book Collecting 101- Magazine Collecting 101

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• Hobby Season is here: PSA updates, expansion, and looking ahead to The National

  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 impact8:50 - PSA internal operational updates11:30 - PSA expansion, both domestic and international21:30 - A closer look at the PSA Autograph Series24:40 - PSA Comic Book & Magazine grading launches in July29:55 - PSA's presence at The National in 2025Want to submit your questions for Ryan Hoge in his next appearance? Send them to [email protected].

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• Talking PSA turnaround times, new product features and more with President Ryan Hoge

  PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by the studio for his monthly check-in with plenty to cover. This includes favorite highlights from a prime stretch in the sports calendar, significant hobby news breaking from recent weeks on the NBA/NFL front, and diving deeper on buzzing topics such as PSA turnaround times and the recent launch of eBay's PSA Grading Add-On feature at purchase.1:05 - Our favorite things so far this baseball season.2:50 - 2025 Bowman is here!8:45 - Topps announces NBA/NFL license start dates.12:10 - Hobby impact of the 2025 NFL Draft.16:20 - Updates on PSA turnaround time changes.21:20 - Tariff impacts + PSA international updates.26:30 - Updates on the PSA + GameStop partnership.28:10 - Latest PSA Vault + eBay features to launch.Want to submit your questions for Ryan Hoge in his next appearance? Send them to [email protected]

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• Key early 2025 PSA updates with President Ryan Hoge

  In the latest episode of The PSA Pod, President Ryan Hoge returns to the studio to provide the latest updates on PSA's receiving backup and the internal adjustments made so far in 2025 to increase efficiency. Plus, a deeper dive into the grading standards language updates, one of PSA's most-anticipated product launches in recent years and, of course, the excitement of MLB Opening Day coming right around the corner.

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