Sports Cards Nonsense

Gio is rolling somewhat solo as Jesse is out, but Adam Gray stops by to discuss his PC and the cards he regrets selling the most. Plus, Brendan joins to discuss the latest news with Upper Deck and Topps. 0:00 - Intro for Adam Gray 8:50 - Adam discusses his PC collection 12:10 - The one card Adam regrets selling the most 18:25 - His best piece of advice for collecting 23:00 - Upper Deck/Jordan Anno...

Shep joins the show with Jesse on the shelf sick. Gio and Shep dive into a conversation about the pricing of GOATs in the hobby and if they can all keep going up. Plus, are there any guys who still seem underpriced. 0:00 - Intro, and Shep is joining the show with Jesse out sick today.  7:00 - Someone brought in a collection to Shep, including some incredible pieces from the late 90s and early 00s....

Lance Fensterman from Fanatics, the head of Fanatics Fest, joins Gio and Jesse to discuss the 2026 version of Fanatics Fest. Plus, a major announcement about the future of Fanatics Fest. We also get into the mailbag a bit, including the card you regret selling and much more! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ h...

Gio is back from vacation and discusses some pickups from his time on the road. LeBron is leaving the Lakers and looks set to head to the Warriors. What could it mean for the market? Plus, a recent release has had some serious issues for Jesse. 0:00 - Intro and Mike’s Vacation Recap  12:00 - LeBron announces he’s leaving the Lakers 15:30 - What team would help LeBron’s market most? 18:50 - Cosmic...

The card market shows no signs of slowing down, and Gio and Jesse discuss what to do in this market. Should you move PC pieces and buy back later? What about the cards you've been holding of liquid players? Plus, we hit the mailbag! 0:00 - AI Mike Reviews are rolling in 3:45 - When to sell a PC card or a card you were holding long-term 8:30 - General dynamics of the card market 19:00 - Giannis tra...

A busy weekend has Gio and Jesse recording at different times. Gio recaps the Nashville Card Show. Jesse interviews AI Mike about a wide variety of topics. Plus, a World Cup update, and how is Mike's Messi investment looking? 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Nashville Card Show Review 13:15 - Jesse Interviews AI Mike 29:20 - Jesse and Alan on the World Cup 44:00 - Wrapping Up Learn more about your ad choices....

A special episode of SCN as Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian, joins Gio and Jesse to discuss buying ONIT, the state of collecting, his journey from collector to business owner in the hobby, and more! 0:00 - Intro and setting up Alexis and his joy from the Knicks championship 5:00 - Alexis’ collecting background and how he got started 7:30 - The Nostalgia of Collecting 11:50 - Why buy ONIT, the ON...

Gio opens the show by gloating just a tiny bit about being right about the Wemby market and just how cheap you can grab a Silver Prizm PSA 10 now that the Knicks won the Finals. Plus, some speculation about PSA and Chris Thomas (Ataboy Cards) stops by! 0:00 - Intro/Time to talk sports cards 2:00 - NBA Finals recap, starting with Gio gloating about the Wemby pricing 12:00 - A PSA debate about when,...

On this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike opens with a discussion about Mike Trout that is really about Wemby. Plus, the latest on the NBA Finals after the Knicks epic comeback. 0:00 - Welcome to the card coaster 9:30 - Is it safe to buy Mike Trout right now? 16:20 - The Knicks Epic Comeback 23:40 - A debate about where to grade now? 27:20 - Entertainment Card Update 40:40 - World Cup Buy or...

In this episode, we go through the latest values of Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, and other guys in the NBA Finals. Plus, Gary Vee joins the show to discuss 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends and also has a major announcement about the product. Wrapping up with a deeper dive on the market as a whole as we head into the summer. Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense...

New people join the hobby every single day, and they need help. In this episode, Doug from MOJOBREAK joins to offer up some advice. Plus, is it time to buy or sell Jalen Brunson? 0:00 - Intro with Doug from MojoBreak 6:00 - Buy/Sell/Hold with Jalen Brunson 11:30 - Secondary wax prices seem to be leveling off.  14:50 - The entertainment section of the hobby is starting to really take off 17:20 - 1/...

In this episode, we discuss the latest on Victor Wembanyama and his market after the Spurs upset the Thunder and are now the favorites over the Knicks in the NBA Finals. Who else could be a buy in the NBA Finals? Plus, what the Myles Garrett trade means for the hobby! 0:00 - Intro and why Boston Card Hunter is coming on today.  1:35 - Re-Visiting Mike’s Wemby Sale and why taking wins is important...

In this episode, we'll go through the latest on what we've heard about PSA pausing grading for lower tiers of grading. Which tiers are still available? Plus, what does it mean for the rest of the grading companies? 0:00 - PSA Pausing Value & Bulk Tiers of Grading 4:00 - The impact of TCG Grading on the market 5:50 - Grading won't stop, but where will people go? 32:50 - New Releases Learn more abou...

Luke from Card Czar in New Hampshire joins to discuss what's going on in the hobby. Are we in a bubble? How do you manage a shop in 2026? Breaking vs. In-Store sales. Plus, how do you keep singles stocked in the store? 0:00 - Why is the studio a mess, but only on Mike’s side 5:15 - Making money at card shows right now.  18:00 - Mike's Wemby Update 26:00 - Luke from Card Czar joins the show.  35:40...

In this episode, Gio and Jesse discuss how the hype around Wemby is at a fever pitch and that it might be time to sell. Also, why is Wemby vs. SGA close on the court but a landslide off the court? 0:00 - Intro/SCN Rewatchables 4:30 - Why you should sell your Wemby cards now 12:00 - Why SGA is a great player and on an all-time track, but his hobby relevance is significantly below Wemby 23:15 - Jeff...

Mike and Jesse are in Boston for Jack's Memorial. Brendan provides a quick intro, including details on Topps Chrome Sapphire Football dropping this week. We catch up on: Bowman Baseball with Aram Leighton Gordy's Unusual Collection and why he is a LeBron guy Doug from The Hobby Handbook on what is moving at card shows right now Plus, Mike and Jesse discuss secondary wax prices dropping into a more...

Wax Prices have been going up, but Mike and Jesse have noticed that things are finally starting to level off on the secondary market. The lone exception is 2025 Topps Chrome NFL. Will 2026 Bowman buck the recent trend like NFL Chrome, or has the market completely settled down? In this episode, we cover: Papa Gio sits in for some fun on Jesse's latest injury woes 2025 WWE Topps Royalty bounties How...

2026 Bowman Baseball is finally here and the prospect market is already going crazy! In this episode, Aram Leighton joins the show to break down the biggest names in the new Bowman release, the teams worth chasing, and the prospects that could explode in value over the next few months. We talk about players like Ethan Holliday, why certain teams are skyrocketing in price, and whether the hype is a...

PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the crew! This week, we’re going deep with the President of PSA to discuss their new fraud protection program, authenticity guarantees, and the future of the grading giant. Is PSA’s massive submission volume a sign of market health or a warning? The crew debates. Also in this episode... Fanatics x FIFA: What the massive new licensing deal means for the future of socce...

What if you could compete against pro athletes and walk away with $1,000,000? In this episode, we sit down with Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, to break down Fanatics Games. This is an amazing competition where everyday fans go head-to-head with some of the biggest names in sports for a $2,000,000 total prize pool. We cover everything you need to know: The Road to Fanatics Games: We disc...

In this episode, Jesse and Alex take a real look at the current state of the sports card hobby and ask the question many collectors are starting to feel: Is this still fun? From rising prices and changing collector habits to the growing gap between casual collectors and big spenders, we break down what is actually happening right now and what it means for the future of the hobby. Whether you’re ri...

Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins the show to break down one of the biggest moments in hobby history, the $4.25M Michael Jordan card sale. We dive into what makes this card so iconic, why it continues to set records decades later, and what it says about the current market. Jason also pulls back the curtain on sports memorabilia authentication, including how to spot real from fake, why auth...

Today, we take a moment to honor Mike's stepfather, a true Boston sports fan, a family-first guy, and someone who left a lasting impact on everyone around him. This is a personal send-off filled with stories, laughter, and the moments that mattered most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topps Chrome Football is here, and the hobby reaction has been even crazier than expected. Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson break down the insane launch of Topps Chrome Football after a record-setting day that saw Sports Cards Nonsense generate nearly $197,000 in sales, shattering our previous high. They get into the real reasons demand exploded, why breakers and collectors may have underestimated t...

Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back from the Topps Industry Conference and joined by Jason Shepherd of Shep’s Cards to break down all the news out of Arizona, as well as one of the biggest release weeks in the hobby. They dive into the top takeaways from the conference, including what Topps revealed about the future of football products, the conversation around wax pricing, and what all of it...