Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse are back from the Fanatics Fest in New York, and discuss the trades, transactions, and scenes from the event (0:00). Tyler Tarver joins the show to discuss the event (29:20). Tyler explains how the majority of complaints were that it wasn't a cards show but really a sports festival. Nate Burns then joins the show. He was a vendor at the festival, and discusses his interaction with H...

Mike and Jesse open up the show with some gold Mike found at a garage sale (0:43). Then, they discuss Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome dropping today (0:00), Shoehei Ohtani returning to the mound and what that could mean for his value (22:23). Later, they discuss a couple of huge moves in sports, including the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants (25:40), and the Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to t...

Jesse and Mike start the episode by discussing NBA Finals ratings, and Mike admits he was wrong about his prediction that the ratings would be low with two “underdog” teams. Next, they break down the rumors that GameStop may be buying PSA and moving into the collectible space (09:15). They talk about SGC’s announcement that it will stop giving discounts for bulk submissions in hopes of slowing sub...

Mike and Jesse welcome sports shop owner Jason Shepherd, and they kick off the show with a Hulk Hogan Beckett card and how to recognize inauthentic cards (3:55). Then they discuss some of the hottest cards of the moment (17:02). Later, they look at new releases dropping next week (21:37). Jason then takes them through the upgrades he made to his shop and the regulations you may not know about (28:...

Mike and Jesse begin the show by talking to BCW Tim about the NBA Finals and the overpriced boxes that Topps is selling right now (09:36). Next, they speak with Lance Fensterman, the CEO of Fanatics Events, about Fanatics Fest, which is coming up (29:28). They discuss what Lance learned from last year’s mistakes, which athletes will be there signing cards, and the rise of streamers and YouTubers a...

Jesse starts the show by updating everyone on his planking abilities (00:00). Then, he and Mike call a listener who has quite the story to tell before the guys discuss Aaron Judge’s surging card values, Zion Williamson’s plunging values, Honus Wagner getting back in the news, and the NBA Finals (04:48). Rene Nezhoda of 'Storage Wars' fame then joins to discuss his love of collecting, his foray int...

Back by popular demand, Mike and Jesse begin the show by ripping packs of cards (00:00). Then, the guys discuss Walmart’s role in the hobby, and the top 10 greatest Yankees of all time, before Jesse questions why all these women want to go on dates with Troy. After that, Upper Deck president Jason Masherah joins the show to talk about some bad apples in the breaking industry, the future of authent...

Mike and Jesse spontaneously rip packs to begin the episode (00:00). Then, they get to the bottom of a 2007 murder mystery. After that, fan favorite Adam Gray joins to discuss his list of the 25 most iconic cards of the last 25 years (21:46). To close out the show, the guys open the mailbag (56:36), answering questions like: How many GaryVees would it take to beat up Jesse and Mike? And, just hour...

Jesse and Mike begin the podcast by discussing their thoughts on the GaryVee interview from Tuesday. Then, they welcome Gordy Bonker, a cards content creator, who discusses leaving a financial career behind to go full time in selling vintage baseball cards. He also talks about the current trends in the vintage card market and the role of TikTok in connecting with younger audiences before he and th...

Gary Vaynerchuk (GaryVee on social media) joins Jesse and Mike IN STUDIO to discuss a number of topics, like the evolution of VeeFriends since launching the series in 2021, how the hobby fan base has responded to him after his recent Topps partnership, the tough part about having a voice in the card market space, how he’s creating demand for VeeFriends products, and his big ambitions for VeeFriend...

Mike and Jesse begin the show by discussing a new partnership between Complex and Fanatics, whether Pete Rose will make it into Cooperstown, and the possibility that NFL players will participate in flag football in the Olympics soon. Then, fan of the show Abram King of Sports Illustrated talks about his transition from full-time teaching into the hobby, the rise of UFC and WWE cards, and more (22:...

Mike and Jesse begin the show with some bad news. Then, before disappearing from the show, Troy makes Jesse and Mike revisit their old beef. After that, the guys discuss GaryVee’s influence in the card market, upcoming NFL products, and their experience last Thursday doing a live event for charity. Plus, some mailbag. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your...

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the big lawsuit Alt filed against PWCC. They’re then joined by collectible content creator Adam Gray to discuss the state of the NBA playoffs and debate how Steph Curry’s performance in them will affect his overall card value (8:14). Next, friend of the show Tory Hermens joins the fold with new information on the latest Bowman moves and another game fo...

Jesse and Mike begin the show by talking about their biggest learnings from the Topps Conference in Atlanta. After that, they talk about the incoming NBA rookie draft class, the popularity of UFC and WWE cards, marketing strategies to grow the hobby, and the growth of cards outside of sports (16:00). Plus, they talk about some of the comments they received about their GaryVee interview before clos...

From the Topps Industry Conference in Atlanta, Jesse and Mike talk about their biggest takeaways from day one. Then, entrepreneur, social media star, and card lover GaryVee joins the guys to talk about his new card project, the evolution of VeeFriends, the sports cards market, and more. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiGuest: Gary VaynerchukProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choice...

Jesse and Mike begin the show by giving everyone what they’ve been craving: an update on Troy’s love life (00:00). Then, they discuss some exciting news in the hobby before Jesse makes Mike guess the most popular cards of every generation alive today. After that, returning guest Josh Johnson talks about the card market heating up, whether tariffs are related to the industry’s momentum, how cards b...

Mike and Jesse begin by letting Troy explain why his love life is to blame for the problem with last Thursday’s episode (00:00). Then, the guys throw out all the different ways you can collect within the hobby (12:07). After that, friend of the show Tory Hermens challenges the guys with another game (30:08)! And to close out the program, the guys take a look at the latest happenings in the NBA car...

Mike and Jesse begin the show by recapping yesterday’s break before discussing the influencer scene in the card market. Then, content creator Adam Gray joins the boys to discuss the NBA playoffs! They get into Stephen Curry’s place among the all-time greats, how Giannis Antetokounmpo has (somehow) been forgotten, the effects of sports betting on NBA viewership, and much more. The guys close it out...

Jesse and Mike begin today’s episode by reacting to the Masters. Then, they talk about the NBA playoffs before Jesse tells Mike that tariffs may lead him to rethink a purchase he’s made. Plus, the guys take several questions from the fans, leading them to engage in trivia regarding ’90s music and, of course, state capitals. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more abo...

Mike and Jesse are joined in studio by their friend Tim to discuss the dynamics of the basketball market and how licensing changes are affecting the sports card industry (00:00). They also take a very heartfelt call from a listener (16:46), and they play a guessing game with another one. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Tim Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jesse and Mike are joined in studio by friend of the show Jason Shepherd to discuss Alex Ovechkin surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goals leader (00:00). Then, they get into market trends for the NBA and WNBA before talking about uncertain economic times and whether they’re having any effect on the sports card market (27:55). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Jason Shepherd...

After learning more about the secret life of their new producer, Mike and Jesse open the show by discussing Caitlin Clark’s record-setting card, card grading, their thoughts on sellers disclosing information versus buyers doing their due diligence, and more (00:00). Then, they welcome Aram Leighton of The Just Baseball Show to talk about top MLB prospects, how the 2024 draft class forecasts for th...

On this special MLB Opening Day edition of the program, Mike and Jesse begin by taking some calls from the listeners (00:00). Then, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand joins the show to discuss his outlook for the 2025 season, MVP candidates, the guys who are flying under the radar, top prospects, MLB expansion, and more (28:58). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Mark Feinsand Producer: Troy Farkas...

In their historic 400th episode of the show, Mike and Jesse celebrate the only way they know how: by beginning the show talking about the evolution of card collecting and current market trends (00:00). Plus, they reflect on some of their worst takes before welcoming listener of the show Lane Dukart to discuss his ’90s card sets, the art of card grading, the future of card collecting, the impact of...

Mike and Jesse begin by discussing the recent controversy surrounding Joe Hollywood before welcoming card content creator Kyle Kravitz, who joins the guys to talk about how he got his start in the card collecting business, the emotional component of collecting, his strategies for buying and selling cards, his biggest sales, the evolving landscape of card shows, and more (08:48). Plus, the guys tal...