Cut the Nonsense

By Cut the Nonsense

A weekly sports card and collectibles show with hosts Mike Gioseffi, Danny Black and Joe Wysmierski, part of the Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network.... more

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Cut the Nonsense episodes:

December 24, 2025 Reviewing new Sports Card Releases and Rising Hobby Stars
In this episode of Cut the Nonsense, hosts Mike Gioseffi, Joe Wysmierski, and Danny Black dive into the latest happenings in the sports card market. They kick off with a discussion on the recent releases of Cosmic Baseball and Topps Chrome Basketball, highlighting the unique features and market impact of these products. They also explore the dynamics of the sports card industry, including the challenges of high pricing and the strategies collectors can use to navigate the market.
The conversation shifts to the world of women's college basketball, where Joe shares insights on rising star Audi Crooks and her impressive performance at Iowa State.
Later, the episode features a special guest appearance by Nonsense on Ice's Doug Plagens, who brings his expertise in hockey to the table. Doug discusses the upcoming Olympic break and its potential impact on the card market, as well as key players to watch in the international scene from Connor Bedard to Macklin Celebrini and more.

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1h 15min
December 17, 2025 Debating the Best NFL & MLB Rookie Classes of the Last Decade
Is 2024 already the "GOAT" nfl rookie class, or does 2018 or 2020 hold the crown? In today’s episode, Mike Gioseffi, Joe Wysmierski, and Danny Black dive deep into the last 10 years of sports cards to rank the top three rookie classes for both the NFL and MLB.
From the market-shifting power of Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani to the recent explosion of Paul Skenes and Jayden Daniels, the guys break down which years provided the most "hobby" impact and which players have actually stood the test of time.
Beyond the GOAT rookie class debate, the guys discuss news regarding Fanatics downsizing their breaker program and what it means for the future of the hobby, custom cards, dollar auctions, and buyer responsibility in a changing digital landscape, reactions to Week 15 in the NFL and more.
Joe also tries to convince the guys to finally hop on the soccer boat ahead of the World Cup.
Which rookie class do you think is the GOAT of the last decade? Let us know in the comments!
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00:00 - The "Ultra-Modern" GOATS
03:13 - NFL Top 3
11:46 - MLB Top 3
19:40 - 2018 MLB Gold Standard
23:23 - Dave Portnoy and the Pats/Bills Fallout
30:35 - Mahomes Injury
31:41 - The Whatnot Problem
36:23 - Fanatics Breaker Downsizing
45:53 - Soccer Talk
50:14 - Big Release Week
51:41 - Trevor Lawrence Pricing

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1h 1min
December 10, 2025 What We Know About the Alleged PSA Grading Scandal
Join Mike Gioseffi, Danny Black, and Joe Wysmierski as they discuss the latest PSA grading "scandal" (0:10), dissecting the fallout from grading discrepancies and the community's response. They then delve into buy or sell reports (21:14) for players like Bo Nix, Drake Maye, and CJ Stroud, and how recent performances are influencing their market prices. They also explore the dynamics of NFL teams such as the Patriots, Giants, and Texans, and their impact on card values and whether the Chiefs' dynasty is over.

The shifting landscape of college football, including the implications of major programs like Notre Dame opting out of bowl games is also top of mind.

What are your thoughts on Notre Dame opting out?

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1h 8min
December 03, 2025 Repackers Ruining the Hobby; Are You Being Scammed?
In this episode of "Cut the Nonsense," we kick off with a heated discussion on the latest college football developments with Lane Kiffin (2:25) and beyond, as well as their impact on sports card values. Mike Gioseffi, Danny Black and Joe Wysmierski dive into the intricacies of the sports card market, analyzing recent trends with Browns QB Shedeur Sanders (8:29) and Patriots QB Drake Maye.

Special guests Jason and Gary from The Ballcard Show join the conversation to provide their expert insights on the challenges faced by collectors and dealers, including the influence of repackers and the evolving dynamics of card shows. They discuss the implications of direct-to-consumer strategies by major brands and the future of cards like Uptowns, Downtowns and Kabooms. They also get into life as a card dealer and pricing struggles.

The episode wraps up with football predictions. Who got it right?

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1h 13min
November 19, 2025 NFL QB 1: Sports Cards vs Reality & Danny Attacks Hobby Watchdogs
In today's episode of Cut the Nonsense, hosts Mike Gioseffi, Danny Black, and Joe Wysmierski dive into the latest NFL quarterback rankings and prices across sports cards. It's clear that stats do not equal hobby pricing.
Danny brings the heat with his passionate take on hobby watchdogs. Plus, the guys discuss Fanatics Fest ticket pricing and the challenges of young fans being able to afford being a part of the hobby.
Does anyone understand how the Red Rookie Redemption works and what's included? Joe explains!
Tune in for a rollercoaster of sports insights and fun.

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1h 7min
November 13, 2025 Cut the Nonsense Live: The Latest Shilling Drama Explained
Joe, Danny and Mike went live on the SCN YouTube Wednesday night to talk about the latest hobby news and headlines, with the shilling drama center stage.
Tune in and let us know what you think in the comments!

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1h 9min
November 04, 2025 Joe Hates Creators + The GREATEST World Series EVER
Did we just witness the GREATEST World Series ever? Shoehei Ohtani will enter the 2026 MLB season as a 4-time MVP at just 31 years old. What we're witnessing with Ohtani is rare and he could go down as the best baseball player in history.

Plus, the Yamamoto debut patch has yet to be pulled. How much will it be worth once it is?

And, Dr. Tyler Tarver joins the show to talk basketball and collecting. Joe's back with his latest Beef of the Week, hating on Professor Sports Cards, and the top NFL teams are starting to separate from the pack. What does that mean for the sports card hobby?

Do you want next week's show to be a live show? Or do you prefer podcasts? Let us know in the comments!

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1h 10min
October 29, 2025 Topps Basketball is DOMINATING, Attacking Another "Influencer"
Danny Black, Joe Wysmierski and Mike Gioseffi are back with a new episode of Cut the Nonsense. Holiday themed releases ruin collecting for kids. That's Joe's Beef of the Week. How and why are breakers breaking before the release date of certain cards?
Will Topps Basketball hype die down? Is the hype being blown out of proportion? And how much is Topps' promotion helping the early sales of the product? Cooper Flagg wore three debut patches in his first NBA game. Does it matter? Were two of the three really destroyed?
0:00 - Intro
2:47 - Beef of the Week
6:30 - Breaking Before Releases
11:40 - Topps Basketball20:00 - $3M Loss on Babe Ruth Card28:20 - Eric Michael's "Services"39:15 - Cooper Flagg Debut Patch
45:00 - Inserts49:10 - Drake Maye51:20 - Arena Club59:00 - College Football

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1h 10min
October 21, 2025 Hobby in an Up Charge, Angry Joe
Shohei Ohtani is on fire and so is his market. And Vlad Guererro Jr. is just as hot. If you've been paying attention to Mike this MLB season, you'd know he's been telling you to buy Vlad all along!

Plus, Joe is back with his Beef of the Week, which is in regards to Geoff Wilson's hot take on PSA up-charges. Someone who is actually a FAN of up-charges? Couldn't be us.

The guys also recount their weekend card show experiences. Danny was at the Chantilly Card Show over the weekend and Mike was at the Nashville Card Show.

Debut patches are coming to basketball! We'll have live streams on eBay Live for all the new releases coming. And, we have a cool Facebook-group exclusive Arena Club giveaway this week that you won't want to miss. Use code SCN20 on your first Arena Club purchase.

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1h 8min
October 14, 2025 Debating the BEST Team Athlete of All-Time
Is Wayne Gretzky the best team athlete of all time? Can a hockey player take that title? Danny Black, Joe Wysmierski and Mike Gioseffi are back to debate that and much more in today's episode of Cut the Nonsense.

What's the impact of market size on player recognition and their sports card value? Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix rookie cards are selling high. How does celebrity involvement influence the hobby? And, a look at the NFL MVP race and its impact on the card market.

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1h 2min

FAQs about Cut the Nonsense:

How many episodes does Cut the Nonsense have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.