Sports Cards Nonsense

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What's Sports Cards Nonsense about?

A podcast featuring Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson that’s about sports, the Sports card market, and how to make money with this hobby. Who you should be buying and selling - along with the occasional fantasy football advice.

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Sports Cards Nonsense episodes:

05.06.2024
Is This the Hobby’s Dream NBA Playoffs? Plus, a Card Show Legend Joins the Show.
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,...
05.02.2024
Mike’s Hobby Manifesto and Topps Conference Follow-Up
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...
04.29.2024
2024 Topps Conference Update
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...
04.25.2024
2024 Bowman Baseball and Prospects With Aram Leighton
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...
04.22.2024
Risers and Fallers After NBA Game 1s. Plus, Michael Allen of Daddy Rips Joins the Show.
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...
04.18.2024
Looking Ahead at 2024 NFL Quarterbacks. Plus, Is the WNBA the Next Hobby Darling?
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...
04.15.2024
NBA Playoffs Preview and MLB Rookies Off to a Hot Start. Plus, Mike’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ Review.
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...
04.11.2024
A Podcast for Dummies: Mike Rants. Plus, the Next Big Hobby Event.
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...
04.08.2024
Release Schedule Preview. Plus, Darren Rovell on cllct and Chris Keller’s Hobby Story.
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...
04.04.2024
Is Hobby Fatigue Setting In? Plus, MLB Check-In With Mark Feinsand.
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...
04.01.2024
New Season, New Hype: Overrated and Underrated Prospects With Aram Leighton. Plus, Finally Talking WWE and Its Hobby Future.
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,...
03.28.2024
How Fanatics Took Over the Hobby
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...
03.25.2024
Ohtani Update. Plus, ’80s Wax Vs. Flawless.
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...
03.21.2024
Is Buying Ohtani a Gamble? Plus, the Biggest Names in Grading.
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)....
03.18.2024
Repackers: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. Plus, NBA Check-in and a Non-Sports Spike.
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...
03.14.2024
NFL Free Agency Fuels the Hobby, and the Series 2 Chase Is Still On
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...
03.11.2024
Our Experience at the Best Card Show. Plus, GOAT Pricing Across the Board.
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...
03.07.2024
Back to the Vault. Plus, the Most Popular Hobby Conspiracies and a Hockey Update With Greg Lanctot.
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...
03.04.2024
Tatum Hobby Takeover. Plus, Brandon Verzal on the Hobby’s First TV Show.
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...
02.29.2024
Breaking Down Collectors’ Purchase of SGC With Darren Rovell
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...
02.22.2024
Topps Spot With MLB Players, Hobby Analytics, and How Winning a Championship Affects Prices With Tom Ferrara
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...
02.15.2024
MLB Prospects With Aram Leighton and ‘The Hobby’ Director Morgan Fox. Plus, a Huge Giveaway.
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...
02.12.2024
Mahomes Wins His Third—Where Will His Pricing Go From Here? Plus, F1 Update With Soccer Cards United.
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...
02.08.2024
Breaking Styles and Safety With Break Comp. Plus, Recent Hockey Release Breakdown Greg Lanctot.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about different breaking styles and how to be safe when buying into breaks (8:58). Then they are joined by Nick Doherty to talk about his website, breakcomp.com, and how it benefits people in the hobby...
02.05.2024
A Deep-Dive Grading Conversation, and Mike and Jesse Argue Over the NFL Vintage Market With Tyler Tarver
A Deep-Dive Grading Conversation, and Mike and Jesse Argue Over the NFL Vintage Market With Tyler Tarver Mike and Jesse start the pod with a discussion around grading, including when it’s best to use PSA or SGC and the importance of...
02.01.2024
Would You Rather Hobby Edition With Troy Licastro. Plus, Is the 2023 NFL Draft Class Undervalued?
Mike and Jesse start by talking about whether the 2023 NFL draft class is undervalued in the hobby (6:40). Then, they are joined by Troy Licastro from ‘The Chase Podcast’ to play a hobby edition of Would You Rather (23:57)....
01.29.2024
The Super Bowl Is Set: Huge Win for the Hobby? Plus, Autograph Controversy Update.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about the conference championship round of the NFL playoffs, and how a Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl will affect the hobby (6:39). Then, they get into a Wander Franco redemption update from Topps, as well as...
01.25.2024
When Do Coaching Changes Affect Card Prices? Plus, Your Thoughts on Fanatics Live’s “The 10.”
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the hobby’s reaction to Fanatics’ new program, “The 10” (01:39). Then, they discuss the recent hires of coaches, including Doc Rivers and Jim Harbaugh, and whether hires affect card prices (08:33). They...
01.22.2024
Is Mahomes Actually Better Than Brady? Plus, Finally a Deep Dive Into the NBA With Ben Golliver?
Mike and Jesse start by talking about Mahomes’s big divisional-round win and whether he is already better than Brady (2:12). They also talk about the other standout divisional-round performances (6:08), before being joined by Ben Golliver from The Washington Post...
01.18.2024
Brady Card Photoshopped: Does It Matter? Plus, NFL Divisional-Round Preview, and Bowman’s Best vs. Absolute.
Mike and Jesse start by discussing the photoshopped Tom Brady card and whether it is a problem (4:31). Then, they break down Bowman’s Best and Absolute Football, and talk about which is better (14:25). Later, they preview the divisional round...
01.08.2024
NFL Playoff Preview With Mike Giardi, Which QB to Buy, and NBA Spike Coming Soon?
Mike and Jesse are joined by Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal to preview the upcoming NFL playoffs (08:17). They discuss each matchup, who they think will make it to the Super Bowl, and which QBs they think could...
01.05.2024
Hot Takes on Prizm Football, and Is Brady Priced Too High? Plus: Is 2024 the Year of Non-Sports?
Mike and Jesse begin the new year by talking all things Prizm (3:00). They also discuss whether modern card prices are too high and consider whether franchises like Disney, Star Wars, and Pokémon will surpass sports cards in sales (18:30)....
12.28.2023
2024 Hobby Lookahead: Products, Grading, and Which Sports will Rebound?
2024 is right around the corner, so Mike and Jesse are here to give their predictions for what the hobby will look like (01:26) in the new year. They discuss whether there should be optimism for the market to bounce...
12.22.2023
The 2023 Hobby Year-End Review
With 2023 nearly coming to a close, Mike and Jesse look back at the biggest stories and their predictions for the hobby this year (03:14). Afterward, they discuss their experience breaking on Fanatics Live so far and Joel Embiid’s and...
12.18.2023
2023 Bowman Draft Duplicates—Error or Thief? Plus, the Most Important Inserts in the Hobby.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about the duplicates that have been found in 2023 Bowman Draft (1:47). Then, they delve into the NFL market as we get closer to the playoffs and discuss why Josh Allen could be a...
12.14.2023
Top Prospects in 2023 Bowman Draft With Aram Leighton and Market Update With Kristina Thorson
Mike and Jesse start the pod with a discussion with Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton about top prospects in the 2023 Bowman Draft (3:05). Then, they are joined by Kristina Thorson from Card Ladder to talk about the market and Tommy...
12.07.2023
Baseball Trades, Rumors, and Hall of Fame With MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand in Studio
Mike and Jesse are joined in studio by MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand! They talk about the Juan Soto trade, where Shohei Ohtani could end up, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and much more (6:57). Later, they answer some of your...
12.04.2023
Breaking News: Fanatics Live! Plus, a Deep Dive Into Rubin’s Comments and NFL QB Talk.
Mike and Jesse start the pod with news that they’ll be joining Fanatics Live (03:46)! They then go further into Michael Rubin’s appearance on the ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ and what they would’ve liked to hear (10:15). The two then...
11.30.2023
Breaking Down Michael Rubin’s Comments on the Hobby. Plus, LCS Perspective from Mojobreak and F1 and Soccer Market Check-in.
Jesse starts the pod by talking about Michael Rubin’s recent comments about the hobby (3:02). Then, he is joined by Doug Caskey from Mojobreak to talk about what it’s like to own a card shop right now (13:17). Later, he...
11.27.2023
Is the Hobby Being Scammed? Plus, Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Review and NFL Check-In.
Mike and Jesse start by discussing repacking. They talk about if it is a scam and the impact it could be having on the hobby (2:10). Later, they check in on some quarterback pricing in the NFL market (31:11) then...
11.20.2023
Hobby Shilling Drama Aftermath. Plus, Is This the Worst Year for NFL QBs?
Mike and Jesse talk about the NFL market and how it is being affected by a bad year for quarterbacks (3:10). They also discuss the hobby drama of the week: “shilling” (24:20). Then, they are joined by Zach Polen from...
11.16.2023
Topps Chrome Update Breakdown and Is Football a Bad investment? Plus, Obi-Wan's a Failure.
Mike and Jesse start the pod by breaking down Topps Chrome Update and the confusion regarding the redemption of the Rookie Debut Patch Autograph cards (02:10). Then, they discuss why long-term holds for football are a bad investment compared to...
11.13.2023
The Ebb and Flow of the Hobby: Why the NFL Market Has Slowed Down, With Zach Polen
Mike and Jesse talk about why the hobby has slowed down, especially for NFL cards (3:01). Then, they are joined by Zach Polen from PC Sports Cards to talk about the state of the market (26:55). Later, they discuss new releases...
11.09.2023
Scandal With The National? Plus, Topps Chrome Vs. Prizm ROI.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about LeBron James signing with Fanatics (11:10). Then they discuss which is the better investment, Topps Chrome or Prizm (21:15). Later, they are joined by YouTuber, Simon Chan, to talk about some of the...
11.06.2023
Non-QB Buy, Sell, or Hold? Plus, Culture Collision With Raphael Mosley.
Mike and Jesse talk about what to do with some big-name non-quarterbacks in the card market (4:19). Then, they are joined by “Prizm Gawd,” Raphael Mosely, to talk about the Culture Collision card show (17:50). Later, they talk about the...
11.02.2023
The Rise and Fall of a Card Business. Plus, Chris McGill Joins for a Market Update and NBA MVP Breakdown.
Mike and Jesse discuss the end of Card Shop Live. They talk about where things went wrong for the app, and what they learned from the experience (0:58). After that, they are joined by Chris McGill from Card Ladder to...
10.30.2023
Purdy Is Dead, Long Live Levis! Plus, Ken “King of Collectibles” Goldin Joins the Show.
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the bizarre week of NFL QB play, including Will Levis’s impressive debut and Brock Purdy’s continued struggles (00:43). Then, they discuss the return of investment between football and baseball (15:29). After, Ken...
10.26.2023
NBA Overreactions and NHL Market Check-in With Jeremy Lee
Mike and Jesse discuss the first few days of the NBA season and talk about which players they are buying, such as Cade Cunningham, Kristaps Porzingis, and more (5:18). Then, they are joined by Jeremy Lee from Sports Cards Live...
10.23.2023
NFL QB Pricing Seems Off and Top Sports That Need Cards
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...
10.19.2023
Tim Duncan Signs Exclusive Deal With Panini and the NBA Market Is Heating Up. Plus, an Interview With Pete Steinberg.
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...

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Sports Cards Nonsense episodes:

Is This the Hobby’s Dream NBA Playoffs? Plus, a Card Show Legend Joins the Show.

Mike’s Hobby Manifesto and Topps Conference Follow-Up

2024 Topps Conference Update

2024 Bowman Baseball and Prospects With Aram Leighton

Risers and Fallers After NBA Game 1s. Plus, Michael Allen of Daddy Rips Joins the Show.

Looking Ahead at 2024 NFL Quarterbacks. Plus, Is the WNBA the Next Hobby Darling?

NBA Playoffs Preview and MLB Rookies Off to a Hot Start. Plus, Mike’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ Review.

A Podcast for Dummies: Mike Rants. Plus, the Next Big Hobby Event.

Release Schedule Preview. Plus, Darren Rovell on cllct and Chris Keller’s Hobby Story.

Is Hobby Fatigue Setting In? Plus, MLB Check-In With Mark Feinsand.

New Season, New Hype: Overrated and Underrated Prospects With Aram Leighton. Plus, Finally Talking WWE and Its Hobby Future.

How Fanatics Took Over the Hobby

Ohtani Update. Plus, ’80s Wax Vs. Flawless.

Is Buying Ohtani a Gamble? Plus, the Biggest Names in Grading.

Repackers: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. Plus, NBA Check-in and a Non-Sports Spike.

NFL Free Agency Fuels the Hobby, and the Series 2 Chase Is Still On

Our Experience at the Best Card Show. Plus, GOAT Pricing Across the Board.

Back to the Vault. Plus, the Most Popular Hobby Conspiracies and a Hockey Update With Greg Lanctot.

Tatum Hobby Takeover. Plus, Brandon Verzal on the Hobby’s First TV Show.

Breaking Down Collectors’ Purchase of SGC With Darren Rovell

Topps Spot With MLB Players, Hobby Analytics, and How Winning a Championship Affects Prices With Tom Ferrara

MLB Prospects With Aram Leighton and ‘The Hobby’ Director Morgan Fox. Plus, a Huge Giveaway.

Mahomes Wins His Third—Where Will His Pricing Go From Here? Plus, F1 Update With Soccer Cards United.

Breaking Styles and Safety With Break Comp. Plus, Recent Hockey Release Breakdown Greg Lanctot.

A Deep-Dive Grading Conversation, and Mike and Jesse Argue Over the NFL Vintage Market With Tyler Tarver

Would You Rather Hobby Edition With Troy Licastro. Plus, Is the 2023 NFL Draft Class Undervalued?

The Super Bowl Is Set: Huge Win for the Hobby? Plus, Autograph Controversy Update.

When Do Coaching Changes Affect Card Prices? Plus, Your Thoughts on Fanatics Live’s “The 10.”

Is Mahomes Actually Better Than Brady? Plus, Finally a Deep Dive Into the NBA With Ben Golliver?

Brady Card Photoshopped: Does It Matter? Plus, NFL Divisional-Round Preview, and Bowman’s Best vs. Absolute.

NFL Playoff Preview With Mike Giardi, Which QB to Buy, and NBA Spike Coming Soon?

Hot Takes on Prizm Football, and Is Brady Priced Too High? Plus: Is 2024 the Year of Non-Sports?

2024 Hobby Lookahead: Products, Grading, and Which Sports will Rebound?

The 2023 Hobby Year-End Review

2023 Bowman Draft Duplicates—Error or Thief? Plus, the Most Important Inserts in the Hobby.

Top Prospects in 2023 Bowman Draft With Aram Leighton and Market Update With Kristina Thorson

Baseball Trades, Rumors, and Hall of Fame With MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand in Studio

Breaking News: Fanatics Live! Plus, a Deep Dive Into Rubin’s Comments and NFL QB Talk.

Breaking Down Michael Rubin’s Comments on the Hobby. Plus, LCS Perspective from Mojobreak and F1 and Soccer Market Check-in.

Is the Hobby Being Scammed? Plus, Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Review and NFL Check-In.

Hobby Shilling Drama Aftermath. Plus, Is This the Worst Year for NFL QBs?

Topps Chrome Update Breakdown and Is Football a Bad investment? Plus, Obi-Wan's a Failure.

The Ebb and Flow of the Hobby: Why the NFL Market Has Slowed Down, With Zach Polen

Scandal With The National? Plus, Topps Chrome Vs. Prizm ROI.

Non-QB Buy, Sell, or Hold? Plus, Culture Collision With Raphael Mosley.

The Rise and Fall of a Card Business. Plus, Chris McGill Joins for a Market Update and NBA MVP Breakdown.

Purdy Is Dead, Long Live Levis! Plus, Ken “King of Collectibles” Goldin Joins the Show.

NBA Overreactions and NHL Market Check-in With Jeremy Lee

NFL QB Pricing Seems Off and Top Sports That Need Cards

Tim Duncan Signs Exclusive Deal With Panini and the NBA Market Is Heating Up. Plus, an Interview With Pete Steinberg.