Sports Cards Nonsense

Jesse starts the pod by talking about the Topps Composite release date (4:01). Then, he is joined by Stephanie Garcia from Mama Breaks to talk about her journey in the hobby and what upcoming releases and rumors she’s excited about (6:32). Later, Adam Gellman from Main Event Wrestling Cards comes on to talk about National trade night and discuss the wrestling card market and community (31:39). Finally, Jesse ends the show by answering your mailbag questions (51:16). Host: Jesse Gibson Guests: Stephanie Garcia and Adam Gellman Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse jump into the show with a discussion on whether they’d take six Michael Jordan cards for $100 million (4:13). Then, joined by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, they discuss how current MLB standings affect card values and play a game of Keep or Pass (12:37). Later, Frank the Tank from Barstool Sports joins to talk about his card revitalization and collection (36:07). They then wrap things up with a Mailbag segment in which they answer your questions (58:17). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guests: Mark Feinsand and Frank Fleming Producer: Erika Cervantes and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the $2 million theft at the Dallas Card Show (2:04). Then, Mike makes a deal with Ryan Van Oost of Cards HQ live on the pod (20:09). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (45:08). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Ryan Van Oost Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse discuss Walmart's entry into the sports card business and what that could mean for the hobby (2:17). Then they talk about how NBA free agency could affect card prices (10:06). Later, they are joined by friend of the show Cole Benz to talk about raising kids in the hobby (24:32). Finally, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (58:31). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Cole Benz Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Josh Cohen from PC Sports Cards for a deep dive into eBay’s new autopay feature (8:46). Then, Cage Lawyer joins to talk about the National and how the hobby is different for everyone (29:51). Host: Jesse Gibson Guests: Josh Cohen and Cage Lawyer Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing PSA taking an official stance on card cleaning (4:50). Then, Mike talks about his major PC find (10:50) and Jesse wants to know how hard it should be to crack a slab (13:48). Later, they are joined by Toby Korner from Collectors’ Korner to discuss international buying opportunities and how the German card market compares to the US (25:11). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:10). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Toby Korner Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined Adam Gray of Basketball Card Fanatic to talk about the lack of impact the Celtics' NBA Finals win has had on card prices (2:19). They also discuss the death of baseball legend Willie Mays and how people should approach selling cards of athletes who have died (26:38). Later, they talk about how eBay has changed sports cards auctions (37:53). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (55:04). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Adam Gray Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined Jerry Pitre from the ‘Quiet Card Podcast’ to talk about their collective frustration with how the National approaches media (3:52). Later the Head of Fanatics Events, Lance Fensterman, joins to talk about Fanatics Fest NYC and the future of Fanatics Events (33:10). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guests: Jerry Pitre and Lance Fensterman Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by Bobby Bones of the ‘Bobby Bones Show’ to talk about his journey in the hobby (6:28). Later, the president of SGC, Peter Steinberg, joins the show to talk about what the last few months have been like for SGC and what their plans are going forward (45:09). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guests: Bobby Bones and Peter Steinberg Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing negativity in the hobby (0:36). Then they talk about Topps Series 2, recent NBA rookie pricing, and their plans for the national (5:56). Later, Mike throws a tantrum and Jesse tries to play a game (25:17). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (36:41). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the NBA Finals (4:39). Then, they call GameStop to see what their process is like for buying sports cards (12:38). Later, they are joined by Alex LLansó from Clever Cuban Cards to talk more about GameStop, the card market, and content creation (22:20). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:15:53). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Alex LLansó Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the future of the pod and their relationship (1:39). Then, they get into some hobby news, including the return of SGC specials, May’s GemRate numbers, and the new highest-priced Jordan card (18:06). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (43:10). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike is running solo today! After Mike offers some advice off the top, Adam Gray of Basketball Card Fanatic joins the show to look back on how they both started out in the hobby, licensed vs. unlicensed producers, their top-10 all-time NBA players, and their Finals predictions (04:25). Afterward, longtime listener Joel’s Sports Cards hops on for a behind-the-scenes discussion about the pod, the audience that the show is trying to cultivate, and whether he has any valid criticisms about the show (39:11). Host: Mike Gioseffi Guests: Adam Gray and Joel’s Sports Cards Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about how the card market could be affected by a Mavericks-Celtics NBA finals (3:39). Then, they are joined Jason Vass to talk about his impressive Ken Griffey Jr. collection (24:16). Later they discuss some recent $2 million thefts and PSA no longer grading Optic Football (50:14). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:46). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Jason Vass Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the recent Michael Jordan rookie card that sold for $925k (03:28). They’re then joined by Chris McGill of Card Ladder to offer more history on the card (18:22), give an NBA market update, and note the rising value of young superstars like Luka Doncic (29:49). Finally, they end off with your mailbag questions (52:23)! Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod with their reactions to the end of the second round in the NBA playoffs and what it means for players like Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, and Jayson Tatum (05:10). Then, they discuss recent comments regarding breakers and shops and whether one is really better than the other (14:22). After that, they touch on the latest news around the hobby, including Fanatics suing Marvin Harrison Jr. (24:41) and new releases (34:26), then answer your mailbag questions (44:52). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jesse explores GameStop's move into the card business, discussing its potential impact and moves within the industry (0:00). Then, he's joined by Mojobreak duo Dan and Doug for a nostalgic trip that includes '90s card packs, 'Pokémon,' Disney, and non-sports collectibles (21:00). Later, they shift gears to dissect NBA playoff predictions and give insights on rising star Bronny James (38:00). To wrap up, Jesse delves into your burning mailbag questions (55:00). Host: Jesse Gibson Guests: Dan Anderson and Doug Caskey Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike starts the pod by telling Jesse about a few finds from a recent garage sale (0:25). Then, Jason Flynn from ‘Soccer Cards United’ joins the pod to talk about some new soccer releases (9:32). Later, vintage expert, Joe Tall joins to discuss the vintage market (25:30). They end the show by answering your mailbag questions (1:00:58). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guests: Joe Tall and Jason Flynn Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing whether there’s any validity to the idea that the hobby is being ruined by high box prices and Fanatics (01:13). Then, they discuss the latest news, including Jokic’s third MVP win, Paul Skenes’s call-up, and more (06:08). Then, Tom Ferrara of Pancake Analytics joins the show to go into the return on investment, the biggest influences on box pricing, and more (26:26). Finally, the guys discuss new releases and open up the mailbag to answer your questions (56:27). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing 2024 Bowman player auction pricing (1:52). Then, they check in on the NBA playoffs and and talk about how it has been the best-case scenario for the hobby so far (17:16). Later, they are joined by card show legend Paul Smith to talk about his perspective on the hobby (24:18). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (51:42). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Paul Smith Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by recapping the rest of the news to come out of the 2024 Topps Conference (3:04). Then, Mike tells Jesse all about his new hobby manifesto (19:20). Later, Jesse discusses some upcoming non-sports products (36:26) and they answer your mailbag questions (55:46). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by recapping the first day of the 2024 Topps Conference. They talk about the positives and negatives of all the news and panels so far (0:48). Then, Jesse finishes up by discussing a few more news items, and answering your mailbag questions (33:08). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing potential quarterback investments as we head into the NFL draft (2:59). Then, they are joined by Aram Leighton from ‘Just Baseball’ to talk about prospects and 2024 Bowman Baseball (12:16). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:08:07). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Aram Leighton Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse begin by recapping the start of the first round of the NBA playoffs, and they determine whose value is rising and falling (02:21). Then they are joined by Michael Allen of Daddy Rips to discuss their favorite early memories of collecting, their favorite/least favorite aspect of breaking, and more (41:50). They end the show with your mailbag questions (68:31). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Michael Allen Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing what impact—if any—the Olympics could have on basketball card prices (8:31). Then, they talk about the future of the WNBA in the hobby and whether the hype is sustainable (20:01). They also look at the 2024 NFL quarterback class and talk about a potential hobby scam (27:04). Later, they finish up the pod by answering your mailbag questions (49:12). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another Mike solo pod! After a brief review of ‘Dune: Part Two,’ he previews how the NBA playoffs could affect card prices (4:30). Then, he gets into some MLB rookies who are off to a hot start (13:10), and wraps up with answers to your mailbag questions (19:35). Host: Mike Gioseffi Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the newly announced Fanatics Fest NYC and its potential as the next big hobby event (0:53). Then, they call Ben Burrows to talk about the book he wrote with Geoff Wilson, ‘Sports Card Collecting and Investing for Dummies’ (9:42). They also discuss Jackson Holliday’s MLB debut and an update to the Shohei Ohtani story (26:14). Later, they finish up the pod by answering your mailbag questions (1:04:34). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Ben Burrows Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by previewing the upcoming release schedule (3:25). Then, Darren Rovell joins the show to share more about his new venture, cllct.com, and what fans can expect from the site moving forward (18:42). Next, they are joined by Chris Keller of Top Shelf Card Shop to learn about how he got into the hobby, compare sales now to before the pandemic, and preview the future of live-selling cards (34:42). Finally, they close the show by answering your mailbag questions (57:38). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guests: Darren Rovell and Chris Keller Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing whether fatigue is setting in surrounding wax in the hobby (1:51). Then they break down the Stefon Diggs trade and talk Caitlin Clark card pricing (16:15). Later, they are joined by Mark Feinsand from MLB.com to talk about the start of the baseball season (30:01). Finally, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (58:02). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Mark Feinsand Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton to discuss the start of the new MLB season and the overrated and underrated prospects in the hobby (12:16). Then, Jesse brings on Adam Gellman of Sports Cards Uncensored to discuss WWE, its growing presence within the card market, and notable wrestlers to invest in (45:06). Finally, he answers your mailbag questions (70:36). Host: Jesse Gibson Guests: Aram Leighton and Adam Gellman Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing some new information about how Fanatics has taken over the hobby in recent years (3:32). Then, they are joined by Chris McGill from Card Ladder for a market update (25:55). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:04). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Chris McGill Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod with an update to the Shohei Ohtani story and discuss how it is affecting his prices (0:44). Then, they discuss which is more worth the risk, ’80s wax or Flawless (5:33). They also talk new releases (25:03) and answer your mailbag questions (43:26). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking Shohei Ohtani and how the story about his interpreter could affect his card prices (2:40). Then, they discuss the biggest names in grading (8:44) and break down CCG’s purchase of JSA (17:16). Later, they talk about the March Madness packs from Bowman U NOW (30:18) before answering your mailbag questions (57:11). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about repackers and whether they are good for the health of the hobby (5:58). Then, they check in on the NBA market by talking Dame and Wemby (30:21). They also break down the recent spike in non-sports cards (42:05). Later, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (45:31). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by breaking down some of the biggest moves in NFL free agency and how they could affect card prices (5:02). Then, they discuss Upper Deck Series 2, Connor Bedard pricing, and the million-dollar bounty that has yet to be claimed (28:56). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (56:47). Also be sure to join the guys for Throwback Thursday on Fanatics Live tonight! Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about their experience at the Nashville Card Show (4:23). Then, they play a game and look at the pricing of the GOATs of each sport (14:34). Later, they discuss new releases (40:28) and answer your mailbag questions (54:44). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike starts the pod with a PC update (4:29) before Jesse gets into some popular hobby conspiracy theories (16:50). Then, Greg Lanctot calls in for an update on the hockey market (42:59). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:06:08). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Greg Lanctot Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start with some NBA talk, specifically about the Celtics and Jayson Tatum’s value in the card market (3:39). Then, they are joined by Brandon Verzal to talk about his TV show, ‘The Card Life’ (13:14). Later, they get into an update from SGC (36:14) before answering your mailbag questions (50:24). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Brandon Verzal Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse discuss the news of Collectors’ purchase of SGC and what it means for PSA and SGC (1:05). Then, they are joined with Darren Rovell—who broke the news—to talk about how it all went down (10:42). Later, they talk about Topps Series 1 missing the “first card" designation (32:56) before answering your mailbag questions (1:04:39). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Darren Rovell Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod with their experience at the Topps Spot event in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the notable MLB players they spoke to (01:14). Then, Tom Ferrara of Pancake Analytics joins the show to discuss his research on whether championships affect prices and the market outlook for 2024 (22:05). Then, they delve into new releases and answer your mailbag questions (48:10). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Tom Ferrara Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton to discuss some prospects ahead of spring training (7:21). Then, they talk about a big event and giveaway they’ll be participating in next week (32:40). Later, they are joined by director Morgan Fox to talk about his new documentary, ‘The Hobby’ (38:51). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guests: Aram Leighton and Morgan Fox Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about the Super Bowl, Mahomes’s legacy, and the future of his card prices (3:58). Then they are joined by Enzo Patriarca from ‘Soccer Cards United’ for an F1 update (26:59). Later, they answer some of your mailbag questions (45:41). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Enzo Patriarca Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about different breaking styles and how to be safe when buying into breaks (8:58). Then they are joined by Nick Doherty to talk about his website, breakcomp.com, and how it benefits people in the hobby (24:36). Later, they are joined by Greg Lanctot for a breakdown of recent hockey releases (43:34). They end the pod by answering your mailbag questions (1:05:48). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guests: Nick Doherty and Greg Lanctot Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Deep-Dive Grading Conversation, and Mike and Jesse Argue Over the NFL Vintage Market With Tyler Tarver Mike and Jesse start the pod with a discussion around grading, including when it’s best to use PSA or SGC and the importance of timing in card sales (04:25). Then, collector Tyler Tarver joins the show to discuss the state of the basketball market, vintage football, and more (21:33). Mike and Jesse then debate whether it’s a good idea to invest in vintage football cards during the offseason (45:55). They end off with new releases (48:24) and your mailbag questions (58:03). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Tyler Tarver Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about whether the 2023 NFL draft class is undervalued in the hobby (6:40). Then, they are joined by Troy Licastro from ‘The Chase Podcast’ to play a hobby edition of Would You Rather (23:57). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:08:42). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Troy Licastro Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about the conference championship round of the NFL playoffs, and how a Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl will affect the hobby (6:39). Then, they get into a Wander Franco redemption update from Topps, as well as some other card news from around the hobby (28:27). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (46:06). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the hobby’s reaction to Fanatics’ new program, “The 10” (01:39). Then, they discuss the recent hires of coaches, including Doc Rivers and Jim Harbaugh, and whether hires affect card prices (08:33). They provide a look into the non-sports cards market so far this year (12:48), before ending with your mailbag questions (31:46). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about Mahomes’s big divisional-round win and whether he is already better than Brady (2:12). They also talk about the other standout divisional-round performances (6:08), before being joined by Ben Golliver from The Washington Post for some NBA talk (27:15). Finally, they talk about new releases and answer your mailbag questions (56:41). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Ben Golliver Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by discussing the photoshopped Tom Brady card and whether it is a problem (4:31). Then, they break down Bowman’s Best and Absolute Football, and talk about which is better (14:25). Later, they preview the divisional round of the NFL playoffs (36:04) before answering your mailbag questions (59:20). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal to preview the upcoming NFL playoffs (08:17). They discuss each matchup, who they think will make it to the Super Bowl, and which QBs they think could have a postseason bump. After, Mike explains why he thinks the hobby will shift to NBA over the NFL in the coming months (30:11). They end by answering your mailbag questions (48:41)! Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices