Sports Cards Nonsense

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 Jaso...

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...

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 Je...

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....

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 megaph...

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 y...

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 an...

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:...

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...

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 li...

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 Gi...

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 Guest...

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....

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 megaph...

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 Associat...

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 C...

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! Host...

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...

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 Rovel...

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 Gi...

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 P...

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. Visi...