Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike is joined by Adam Gray to break down the latest NBA action. They begin by discussing the Cavaliers and Celtics (3:00), before highlighting this season's standout performances from players like Nikola Jokic and Jalen Green (10:00). Next, they share their rookie predictions and assess the championship potential of teams like the Lakers and Thunder (14:00). The duo also explores the changing market values of stars like LeBron James (25:30) and offers some insight on iconic basketball cards.

Host: Mike Gioseffi

Guest: Adam Gray

Producer: Devon Renaldo 

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This week, Mike and Jesse unpack the news of Nat Turner joining GameStop's board, examining what this means for the company's future in collectibles, plus the implications for local card shops (3:00). They dive into the buzz surrounding Paul Skenes's highly anticipated debut patch and Livvy Dunn's enticing offer to anyone lucky enough to pull the rare card (11:20). Later, Nik Ristevski from Goldseal Cards shares his insights into the football card market, discussing his role as a primary buyer, the challenges for breakers, and the latest trends in rookie cards (21:20).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Nik Ristevski

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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This week, Mike and Jesse tackle authenticity challenges on eBay, payment delays at auction houses, and the growing popularity of non-sports cards (0:00). Jesse also shares a big announcement from SGC (17:55). Later, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball joins to discuss the upcoming Topps Bowman Draft, including pricing, top prospects, and which players to watch in the 2024 class (19:20).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Aram Leighton

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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Jesse starts the show with some AI theme music before Jesse explains his love-hate relationship with Stadium Club (06:34). They answer listener questions by first discussing the best product release of the year (11:28). Then they give Caitlin Clark some rookie card advice (18:09) and share their thoughts on ‘Magic: The Gathering’ (21:09) and the NBA rookie class cards (24:36). They talk about the price differences between SGC and PSA (30:10) and shill bidding  (43:44). Finally, they discuss the Topps draft (46:50) and answer more Mailbag questions (56:00).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Olivia Crerie

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Mike is back and ready to share the highs and lows of his Italian vacation with Jesse to kick off the show (0:00). After the recap, they’re joined by the Boston Card Hunter, Nick Andrews, to dive into the latest new releases (28:55). The trio explore CT scanning Mercury card packs and highlight the critical need for transparency in the card-collecting community as this technology evolves (44:30.

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Nick Andrews

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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Jesse welcomes Jason Shepherd, owner of Shep’s Cards and Collectibles, for an in-depth discussion on market trends, the evolving landscape of the card industry, his personal journey into the world of collecting, and the challenges of starting and running a card shop.

Host: Jesse Gibson

Guest: Jason Shepherd

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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Jesse hosts a solo show, updating listeners on the Ohtani 50/50 ball selling price, the influence of Freddie Freeman’s World Series success, and new card releases (1:00). Later, Clay Routledge discusses the pandemic's role in the resurgence of nostalgia, the significance of community in collecting, and the economic implications of nostalgia (13:50).

Host: Jesse Gibson

Guest: Clay Routledge

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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Mike and Jesse begin the show with a mailbag question on how to actually sell your sports cards (03:13). Then, they talk about the Dodgers-Yankees World Series, which player’s cards are going to rise (20:34), and who they think is going to win the series (33:16). They discuss the newer WNBA cards and the league’s growing relevance (36:18) before briefly talking about their upcoming breaks (49:40). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (55:43).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Papa Gio

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Mike and Jesse start off by airing their frustrations about the ‘SCN’ Facebook group's suspension (01:20). Then, they hit on the hobby implications from the Davante Adams and Amari Cooper trades and discuss players whose cards might be on the rise, including Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, and Jared Goff (05:53). Afterward, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show to give a market update on the NFL, NBA, MLB, and more (31:25)! Finally, they end with new releases (74:19) and your mailbag questions (82:40).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Chris McGill

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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Steve Perrault joins Mike and Jesse to break down more MLB postseason highlights. They talk about Shohei Ohtani's incredible impact compared to stars like Mookie Betts and whether it's worth investing in player cards beyond Ohtani (27:00). They also discuss their predictions for potential Hall of Fame candidates and share who they believe will make it to the World Series (37:00). Later, they examine if and how World Series victories affect card valuations (40:00).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Steve Perrault

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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