The Gordy Bonker Show

From top 10 Netflix shows to 7-figure deals, 2026 is poised to be a massive year in the sports card hobby, and Gordy Bonker is here to break down what he’s looking for. Gordy gets into his goals in the hobby, his business, and his own personal growth .1:47 - Looking Back on 20257:59 - 2026 Business Goals13:01 - 2026 Collecting Goals17:20 - Personal Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy looks back on a transformative year in the sports card hobby and in life. From “the find of a lifetime”, to multiple card shows, closing a deal at 30,000 ft, a $1+ million sale, and more, 2025 has been a year to remember. 0:00 - Intro 3:47 - The Find of a Lifetime 14:19 - Mile High Mickey 16:53 - The Biggest Sale of My Life 22:30 - Thank you! Learn m...

In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy breaks down his thoughts on PSA’s parent company, Collectors, acquiring Beckett and the hobby and market-wide ramifications. Gordy also gives an update on his recent trip to acquire a Babe Ruth collection (1:00) as well as his stop at the Philly Card Show (5:07). Gordy also dives into his predictions on what’s to come in 2026 (15:10). Learn more abou...

Gordy Bonker kicks off this week's episode reflecting on recent challenges in the sports card market, including deals that fell through, and the importance of maintaining a strong reputation in the business. He then welcomes Dr. Tyler Tarver to the show (7:55). Tyler shares his journey from education to entrepreneurship, highlighting the parallels between sports cards and life lessons. They discus...

This week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show episode features Matt Worley, founder of Slabnomics, who delves into the financial intricacies of the sports card market (5:35). Gordy and Matt explore the evolution of card collecting, from vintage baseball cards to modern soccer cards, discussing market dynamics, investment strategies, and the cultural significance of collecting. They highlight the im...

Brandon Steiner joins Gordy Bonker for today's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show to discuss his storied career in the collectibles industry. Brandon started doing player marketing before a partnership with the Yankees changed everything and ultimately evolved into Yankees-Steiner Collectibles and led him to additional partnerships with Notre Dame University, the Dallas Cowboys, Madison Square Garde...

In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy dives deep into the art of vintage set collecting as he gets set to sell his own 1957 Topps set. Gordy also shares details from his recent visit to the Jackie Robinson Museum before discussing this week's Card of the Week, the 1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig PSA 7, and why it's a standout piece in any collection. Gordy also shares his expert tips on building...

Gordy Bonker sits down with Jonah Dice, a renowned vintage card collector known on Instagram as @JD9cards. Jonah shares his journey from a young collector to acquiring some of the most coveted vintage baseball cards, including the rare 1952 J.J.K. postcard of Hank Aaron in his Indianapolis Clowns uniform. This card, one of only two known to exist, is a significant piece in the hobby, marking the h...

It's been a wild last few weeks in the sports card hobby from the Babe Ruth card that dropped $3 million in value to the Upper Deck president's comments on the future of the hobby, the Fanatics/Panini fake news and SGC's numbers continuing to fall. In this week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy breaks down all the latest news and his opinions on the headlines as a vintage card collector. T...

This week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show is a special one featuring M1NT founder, Brian Pirrip. To listen to the full interview, be sure to check out the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We had some recording difficulties so the interview is abbreviated here in video form. This week's Card of the Week is a 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson, which has been on Gordy's radar for over a year. He sh...

Life-long collector Tyler Schmitt joins today's Gordy Bonker Show to share why he collects, what he collects and how Pokemon cards are exploding in popularity. Tyler works for Gary Vaynerchuk aka Gary Vee as the VP of Core Relationships and hosts Card Talk, covering all things cards and collectibles. He shares all the details on how and what he collects for memories, from a Phantom of the Opera ti...

Gordy Bonker sits down with Craig Johnson, a vintage card enthusiast and one of the founding members of The Bonkers Cards Club. Together, they discuss the nuances of collecting baseball Hall of Famers and the stories that make each card special. Craig shares his experiences navigating the card show circuit and the camaraderie found within the collecting community. Tune in for a heartfelt discussio...

In today's episode, Gordy Bonker shares the behind the scenes and full story of completing the sale on a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8 for more than $1,100,000! There is a lot to unpack and reflect on when it comes to this specific deal. Not only just the deal itself, but how Gordy positioned himself to execute a deal on a card of this size and significance. Gordy was fortunate to broker the deal...

On this week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy is breaking down his thoughts on the Willie Mays personal collection auction that took place at Hunt Auctions. Was this collection marketed effectively, and did the public even know it was happening? This week's Card of the Week is the 1954 Hank Aaron PSA 8. The Hank Aaron rookie card needs no introduction and its valuation should only go up....

On this week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy is joined by fellow vintage sports card collector, Jeff Hopkins of Waterfront Sports Cards. They discuss some of their wildest sports card and trading stories, how to become a full-time collector, the importance of networking in the hobby and much more! Jeff also shares insights on his strategies, memorable finds, and future aspirations. Plus,...

Welcome to the first episode of The Gordy Bonker Show! In this episode, Gordy gives his sports card hobby background, how he transitioned from corporate life to being a sports card entrepreneur, why he LOVES vintage cards, and what you can expect from this new show. You can catch new episodes every Wednesday wherever you listen to your podcasts, as well as on the Sports Cards Nonsense YouTube chan...