Gordy is here today with an exciting update on one of the biggest cards he’s had yet, a market update, and a breakdown for anyone looking to get into the card business.

He also gets into the details of what he would do if he were starting a sports card business from scratch in 2026, highlighting his experiences to help you jumpstart your venture into the hobby.

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Gordy is joined this week by Sports Cards Live founder Jeremy Lee. Jeremy is a veteran of the hobby and gives his unique perspective on what changes he’s seen in the hobby and what’s coming down the pike. From how to part with your personal collection and deciding what to trade, to the inconsistent nature of grading, and the eye appeal “revolution” that is on the horizon, there’s something for every collector in this week’s conversation.

0:00 - Intro
4:40 - Jeremy Lee joins the show
25:47 - Parting with Your PC
38:22 - Eye Appeal vs. Grade
47:08 - The Revolution is Coming

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Gordy Bonker sits down with Mike Baker, Mike Baker Authenticated (MBA) Founder and PSA's first ever grader, in an industry-spanning conversation. From the origins of grading, Baker's most memorable cards, the future of grading and Mike's next steps, Gordy and Mike cover it all.
0:00 - Intro
5:48 - Mike Baker Joins the Show
17:34 - Leaving PSA
25:22 - The Importance of Grading
41:32 - The Future of Grading

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Gordy Bonker is back with another episode featuring Seth Gershenson, a PhD in Economics and professor at American University, to discuss the “nostalgia effect” in the sports card market. Professor Gershenson talks about his research into the sports card market, the impacts of supply and demand, and much more.

Gordy also breaks down a $500,000 Michael Jordan deal and his eBay Live debut. He also talks about the Masters and who he thinks will come out on top.
0:00 - eBay Live Debut
6:09 - $500,000+ Jordan Deal
11:37 - Seth Gershenson
20:40 - A Morbid Bump in Sales
33:10 - The Nostalgia Effect

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Gordy Bonker makes a big announcement on the future of his live shows. Bonkers Cards Live is moving from TikTok to eBay Live starting this Sunday. Gordy recaps the journey that has led him to where he is today, talks about why eBay Live is the right platform to move his live selling forward, and what comes next. Finally, he shares he’s now brokering the sale of a “white whale” Michael Jordan card.

0:00 - Bonkers Cards Club Update
1:45 - Why eBay Live?
10:14 - Thank You
11:54 - Another Michael Jordan Card

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Gordy Bonker dips into his Wall Street background to talk about where the economy meets the sports card hobby. Gordy analyzes and compares trends in the sports card market with the stock market and gold, and talks about what we can learn from three of the most important vintage sports cards in existence. Finally, he talks about why vintage sports cards are an earnest alternative asset moving forward.
3:23 - Today’s Market
7:50 - Alternative Assets
11:20 - 3 Most Important Vintage Cards
18:35 - Why the Sports Card Market?

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Gordy Bonker is joined by Jim McFarland, also known as America’s Cobbler! Jim has amassed millions of social media followers showcasing his family-owned shoe repair business. Being a big-time collector and hobbyist, Gordy and Jim talk through Jim’s story and rise to social media fame, Jim shows off some of his personal collection and shares stories from the hobby, and they break down what cards they are looking for in the future.
0:00 - Intro
2:38 - Becoming America’s Cobbler
9:21 - Jim’s Vintage PC
26:47 - Cards to Watch
36:58 - Trading for Mantle

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Gordy Bonker is back to talk about a big weekend at the Philly Card Show, including sales of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan. Then, an interview filmed live at the Philly Card Show with The Divide LIVE, where Gordy talks about his transition from Wall Street to the sports card hobby, the money making its way into collectibles, and more.
0:00 - A Busy Weekend
2:00 - Mantle and Jordan Sales
4:02 - I Met Mariano Rivera
8:26 - An Interview with The Divide Live

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Gordy is joined by Mike Gioseffi, the co-founder of Sports Cards Nonsense, to talk getting signed by Bill Simmons six years ago, the mystique of Mickey Mantle, and the future of everything in the sports card hobby. Gordy also hits on purchasing the Holy Grail of Michael Jordan cards and does a surprise unboxing live!
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Two Big Sales
3:08 - I Purchased a Holy Grail Card
7:30 - Unboxing A Card Live
11:07 - Mike Gioseffi Joins the Show

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Gordy Bonker is joined by Samuel Evans to talk about The National's Youth Collector Club Initiative, a program designed to empower young hobbyists through education, community, and the excitement of collecting. With Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network's new partnership with The National, this is one of the initiatives we'll be focussed on promoting. Gordy also talks USA Hockey, the modern market, and where he's headed next.

0:00 - Intro
1:27 - USA Hockey Wins Gold
3:50 - A Strong Market
6:57 - The Philly Card Show
9:09 - Youth Collector Club Initiative with Samuel Evans

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