Sports Cards Nonsense

Mar 13 2025 397 ep. 70 mins 877
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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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Nick Bell Talks Instant Rips, Transparency, and Fanatics Live Expansion

Mar 13 2025 67 mins  
Nick Bell, CEO of Fanatics Collect and Fanatics Live, hangs out with Mike and Jesse to wrap up the week and chat about the launch of Instant Rips, a new digital repack product that’s all about bringing more transparency and trust to the repacking world (8:45). He shares why it’s so important to give collectors more details on the products they buy, like dynamic checklists and c

From Dublin to Phoenix: Card Show Highlights, and Tackling the Hobby's Challenges

Mar 10 2025 63 mins  
Jesse and Mike reunite in the studio, this time joined by Jason Shepherd, owner of Shep's Cards & Collectibles. They begin by recapping Jesse's recent trip to Dublin, his experience at the Dublin card show, and dive into the European sports card market (0:00). Later, Mike shares insights from a recent event in Phoenix (14:30). The trio then discusses Fanatics' impact on card shops,

Major PC Updates and What Drives Set Values. Plus, Tory From DC Sports Joins

Mar 03 2025 51 mins  
Mike is back with another solo show! He starts off by sharing major PC updates and predicting what will be the next big thing in the hobby for collectors (01:39). Next, he clarifies his thoughts on selling valuable cards (08:15) and discusses the value of wide receiver cards in the next year (18:49). Finally, he is joined by Tory from DC Sports to talk grading, NFL card value durin

Solo Show Kickoff: Topps Chrome and Basketball With Adam Gray

Feb 27 2025 63 mins  
Mike starts off the first of three solo shows while Jesse is away. He shares his first thoughts on Topps Chrome Football (0:00) before switching gears to the basketball card market with Adam Gray (9:00). Together, they explore rising stars like Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero, discuss veteran icons like Stephen Curry, and reflect on their personal journeys in card collecting. H

WhatNot Policy Shake-Up, and Michael Rubin's Take on Breakers and Card Shops

Feb 24 2025 67 mins  
Mike and Jesse break down WhatNot's recent video policy update (7:20). They also discuss Michael Rubin's comments at Topps Rip Night on the relationship between breakers and card shops, and its impact on card pricing (14:20). Later, they touch on Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending injury and the ripple effects on the NBA card market (28:30). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Controversial Messi Auto, Digital Collectibles, and Tom Brady’s CardVault Investment

Feb 13 2025 73 mins  
Mike and Jesse are joined by Tim McEnery of BCW Supplies to discuss the buzz around the recent release of Topps Series 1 Baseball. The trio also checks out the launch of the new Panini Prizm WNBA NFTs and even does a live rip (0:00). Later, Chris Costa joins the conversation to talk about the latest developments at CardVault, including their exciting new partnership with Tom Brady,

Super Bowl Reactions and Dublin Card Show Insights With Jason Flynn

Feb 10 2025 69 mins  
Jesse and Mike dive into the Eagles' thrilling Super Bowl victory, sharing their thoughts on the game and breaking down the immediate reactions from the card market. Later, Jason Flynn of Soccer Cards United joins the conversation to discuss the booming soccer card market (27:57). Jason shares insights into the NFL's expanding presence in Europe, provides a detailed look at the upc

Trading Cards, Players, and Corvettes

Feb 06 2025 64 mins  
Mike and Jesse kick off this episode with an unbelievable story about a woman swapping baseball cards for a Corvette (0:00). From there, they shift focus to NBA action, breaking down the Western Conference playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise, and Luka Doncic’s major trade move. Chris McGill of Card Ladder joins in to discuss De'Aaron Fox’s potential, insider tips on card s

Luka Trade Shock, the Mavs' and Lakers' Future Uncertainty, and Whatnot Drama

Feb 03 2025 70 mins  
Jesse and Mike are joined by Jason Shepherd of Shep’s Cards and Collectibles to break down the stunning Luka Doncic trade. They dissect the rationale behind the deal, explore what the future holds for both the Mavs and the Lakers, and evaluate how the trade will affect player valuations (0:00). Later, they revisit the Whatnot controversy, stressing the urgent need for accountabil

Grant Telford's Fallout and Listener Hot Takes

Jan 30 2025 61 mins  
Jesse and Mike dive into the recent controversy sparked by Grant Telford of Backyard Breaks, unpacking the fallout from his comments during a recent livestream and the potential consequences for his actions (5:50). In a first for the show, the two open the lines to take live calls from listeners, discussing everything from 'Seinfeld' character rankings to their wrestling personas a