Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse delve into the current quarterback market and whether players like Justin Herbert, Tyson Bagent, and Jalen Hurts are worth investing in (00:43). Then, they discuss Overtime Rips’ suspension from Fanatics Live (29:50) and the top sports that need cards (41:05). After, they run down some new releases (48:37) and answer your mailbag questions (64:50). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gib...

Mike and Jesse start by discussing the news about Tim Duncan’s deal with Panini (4:28). Then, they talk about some NBA players whose markets are heating up (12:03). After that, they are joined by President Pete Steinberg of SGC to talk about some of the things that SGC is doing in the grading world (27:02). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:09:20). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson...

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing card guys' overreactions to Brock Purdy’s lackluster performance against the Browns, and they also look at the quarterback card market (02:35). Then, they detail their experience at the Nashville Card Show (20:09) and talk about the WWE-Panini lawsuit (30:38) before delving into the newest releases (35:05). Finally, they end with your mailbag questions (5...

Mike and Jesse discuss Victor Wembanyama card prices and check in with the NBA market as the season approaches (3:39). Later they talk about some hobby news, including the Leaf “Book of Love” cards, 2023 Topps Stadium Club's release being pushed, and MLB Debut Patches being included in 2023 Topps Chrome Update (36:48). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:30). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and J...

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing Mike’s renewed interest in the Boston Celtics this year, and they connect it to the importance of nostalgia in the hobby (03:07). Then, they discuss the state of the hobby and if the hobby needs to adapt to expand its reach (18:33). After, they discuss the MLB playoffs and Corbin Carroll’s ascension (32:49), the bestselling cards of this month (36:10), an...

Mike and Jesse start by discussing the Taco Fractor prize announcement (7:40). Then, they recap the MLB Wild-Card round (14:43) and preview the week ahead in the NFL (16:53). Later, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show for a market update and to play a game involving card prices of NFL MVP candidates (25:59). Finally, they answer some of your mailbag questions (52:19). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi...

Mike and Jesse start with a legal update on Panini’s struggles with WWE and the NFLPA (2:18). Then, they talk about Topps’ response to the one-of-one errors in Bowman Chrome (8:16). Later, they preview the MLB playoffs from a hobby perspective (21:07), and break down this weekend’s NFL action (30:38). Finally, they discuss some new product releases (43:23). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson As...

Mike and Jesse start by discussing the duplicate one-of-one cards in 2023 Bowman Chrome (4:37). Then, they get into the hobby impact of Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks (15:37). Mike also talks about the cards he is currently buying and selling, such as Aidan O'Connell and Tua Tagovailoa (22:45). Later, Matt Novogratz joins the pod to talk about the things that Candy is doing in the digi...

Mike and Jesse start by discussing how Panini lost its WWE license and what that means (2:31). Then, they discuss whether eBay sales are really struggling (14:17). Later, they talk about how many big product releases there have been recently as well as which backup quarterbacks could be worth investing in (17:39). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (46:50). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse...

Mike and Jesse start by discussing the reason why people chase the next great quarterback in the hobby, and if there are any today (4:49). Then, they discuss MLB and look back on Jefferson Burdick, a hobby hero (22:48). Later, they go through new releases (35:31) and answer your mailbag questions (48:43). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about y...

Jesse starts off another solo show with his view of the hobby at the moment, and discusses whether the Backyard Breaks scandal is an overreaction or not. Then Soccer Cards United’s Jason Flynn joins the show to discuss the soccer and F1 market in Europe (15:21). Then Jesse wraps up the show with some NFL Week 2 cards to buy, sell, or hold, then answering some mailbag questions and more (53:25). Ho...

Mike and Jesse start by discussing Sunday’s NFL action and breaking down what cards to buy, sell, or hold (7:20). Later, they are joined by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton to talk about prospects and review Bowman Chrome 2023 (28:23). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:45). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Aram Leighton Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about...

With the arrival of Mike’s newborn child, Jesse is running today’s episode solo! First, Mike quickly calls in to the show before Jesse touches on Lorcana prices and Deion Sanders’s card value going up (05:42). Then, Darren Rovell of Action Network joins the show to discuss his recent story regarding the fraud scandal surrounding Cardporn’s Juan Garcia (17:32). Finally, Chris McGill of Card Ladder...

Mike starts off another solo episode by hitting on a few topics around the hobby, including Jasson Dominguez’s call-up to the Yankees (02:06). Then, Eddie of SCN Breaks joins to discuss Topps Chrome Cosmic, list the biggest issues with breakers, and more (10:02). Mike ends the pod with your mailbag questions (36:31). Host: Mike Gioseffi Guest: Eddie Mancini Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more abou...

Mike’s running solo today, and he’s being positive about the hobby. He starts by getting sentimental and talking about his history with card collecting (1:28). Then, he talks about the insane Lorcana prices and how stores are handling it (11:10). He also discusses how Mookie Betts is overtaking Ronald Acuña Jr. as the MVP favorite (14:29). Later, he talks about Topps Cosmic (21:31) before answerin...

Mike and Jesse talk about the latest updates and biggest questions surrounding the NFLPA’s decision to terminate their deal with Panini (0:41). Their agent, Jeremy Aisenberg, calls in to give his thoughts on what the coming arbitration could mean for the hobby (31:19). After that, Darren Rovell of Action Network joins the show to give his insight on the case as the man who broke the story (40:51)....

Mike and Jesse start the pod by running down some of the biggest aspects of the hobby that tick them off (06:34). Then, they discuss the news of Beckett laying off two high-level executives, as well as a quick NFL market update (16:11). They are then joined by Scott Rogowsky, Fanatics Live host and former host of HQ Trivia, to discuss his latest venture with Fanatics, opening a vintage shop, and h...

Mike and Jesse start the pod by providing the latest update regarding the Wander Franco investigation (02:07), before delving into the questions and subjects requested by the community (06:07). Then, Zach Polen from PC Sportscards joins the show to talk about the latest in the consigning market and their summer giveaway. Afterward, they give a nonsense update, including the launch of Disney Lorcan...

Mike and Jesse start the pod with the news that Wander Franco will be placed on the Rays’ restricted list amid an MLB investigation into allegations that Franco was in an inappropriate relationship with a minor (01:23). Then, they guys look into some of the overreactions to Week 1 of the NFL preseason (08:20) before being joined by Jay Moslehi of Mojo Sports to talk about his experiences getting c...

Mike and Jesse start the pod by going over NFL players whose cards are being valued at more because of hype rather than performance (03:39). Then, they discuss Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani’s signed WBC baseball cards before being joined by Mike's brother (16:54). Then, they are joined by Shaan Gandhi to discuss his experience with the in-person autograph market (32:22). They later end the show wit...

Mike and Jesse are joined by lawyer Paul Lesko to break down the Panini and Fanatics lawsuits. They discuss who has the better case, a timeline for resolution, and a little bit about the history of lawsuits in the hobby (4:25). Later, they give updates on a few hobby-related stories, including the removal of Blake’s Breaks from Whatnot and the Lorcana early release at Gen Con (39:56). Finally, the...

Mike and Jesse start the pod with some breaking news: Panini is suing Fanatics. They talk about what it means and what’s next (0:19). Then, they chat with Gary Vee about VeeFriends and the state of the hobby in an interview from the National (13:11). After that, they talk about some of their pickups from the National (27:26). Later, they give an update on the Blake’s Breaks scam story (50:05) befo...

Mike and Jesse are back from the National. They discuss the things they liked and didn’t like about the show and the weekend in Chicago (3:37). Then, they talk about the Blake’s Breaks pack-swapping scandal and Blake Martinez’s apology (32:32). Finally, they answer some of your mailbag questions (47:56). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about yo...

Mike and Jesse are live at the National! They start the pod by giving their impressions of the convention and sellers (00:39). Then, Fanatics Live CEO Nick Bell joins the show to discuss the recent launch of Fanatics Live and what he thinks differentiates the app from other competing selling platforms (09:23). After, they discuss the latest news around the hobby and answer your mailbag questions (...

Mike and Jesse start the pod by reviewing the checklist for 2023 Topps Chrome (03:49) before being joined by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball to discuss the biggest chases and under-the-radar prospects to look out for (13:23). Then, they revisit last week’s conversation regarding National’s trade night restrictions, and provide new updates (47:09). After, they discuss new releases and answer your ma...