Hobby Nonsense
Hobby Nonsense is your weekly dive into the weird, wonderful world of non-sport trading cards and pop culture collectibles. Hosted by Jesse Gibson and Ray Solorio, the podcast covers everything from Pokémon, Marvel, and Star Wars to Garbage Pail Kids, sketch cards, and vintage oddities from the junk wax era. Each episode features news, market trends, release breakdowns, and interviews with collectors, creators, and industry insiders. Whether you're chasing Charizards, ripping retro wax, or exploring obscure inserts, Hobby Nonsense delivers insight, nostalgia, and a lot of hobby fun.
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June 24, 2026 • 114 mins
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray kick things off with a review of Disney Chrome ✨. While the product was a fun rip overall, Jesse found some of the hit rates surprisingly underwhelming compared to the published odds, leading to a bigger question: are collectors better off buying blasters and megas instead of hobby boxes?
Next, they're joined by Nicholas Barton of the All Stars Card Show, a unique event designed specifica...
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June 17, 2026 • 121 mins
Disney takes center stage this week on Hobby Nonsense.
Jesse and Ray kick things off by discussing the controversy surrounding Disney Chrome breaks happening days before release, with some breakers charging double and even triple what others are asking while allegedly listing characters that don't even appear on the checklist. Is the system being manipulated, or is this simply the cost of being first?
The guys then break down wha...
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June 10, 2026 • 96 mins
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray bring the drama.
The episode starts with the release of Topps Chrome VeeFriends and the announcement of the first-ever MrBeast autograph card. There's only one, demand is already through the roof, and one card in the set already has a $100,000 bounty attached to it.
The guys then discuss the challenges of having so many major non-sport releases packed into a single month, including:
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June 3, 2026 • 129 mins
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray tackle one of their biggest episodes yet.
They kick things off with reactions to two major releases:
2025 Star Wars Masterwork, where sketch cards are proving to be a massive draw thanks to book sketches, panoramics, and triptychs
WWE Cosmic Chrome, where Adam Gellman joins the show to discuss Planetary Pursuit, collector demand, and whether WWE collectors have already exhauste...
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May 27, 2026 • 78 mins
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray are joined in studio by Matt “Funcle” Hathorn after a huge weekend at Nashville Poké Fest and one of their biggest nights ever on eBay Live.
Before diving into the show recap, the guys cover several major upcoming releases, including:
2025 Star Wars Masterwork
WWE Cosmic Chrome
And the newly announced 2026 Topps Chrome Marvel Comics
They also react to some...
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May 20, 2026 • 102 mins
On this week’s episode of Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray discuss the growing frustration around PSA grading delays, the increasing relevance of grading in the TCG and non-sport space, and why some collectors are now openly pushing for a complete stop to grading altogether.
From there, the guys break down:
The massive WWE patch bounties, including the $100,000 John Cena WrestleMania patch chase
The kindness shown fr...
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May 13, 2026 • 111 mins
Jesse and Ray kick things off by discussing the recent explosion in high-end 1977 Star Wars card sales, including several record-breaking prices that are bringing renewed attention to vintage non-sport cards.
Then they’re joined by Tyler Schmitt and Adam Rips from VeeFriends to break down the upcoming 2026 VeeFriends Topps Chrome release. The conversation covers:
New chase cards and inserts
Key characters collecto...
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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray start by reacting to the news of a potential GameStop buyout offer involving eBay, and why the move raises more questions than answers — including what Ryan Cohen’s real intentions might be and how it could impact the hobby.
From there, they break down 30 Years of Toy Story and then 2025 Star Wars Masterwork, including:
A major increase in top-tier autograph signers
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April 29, 2026 • 101 mins
What actually goes into making a trading card set?
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray are joined by Upper Deck President Jason Masherah for a deep dive into the world of entertainment cards — from the collector perspective and the business side.
The conversation covers:
How Upper Deck is approaching the modern entertainment card market
Why some non-sport products take years (sometimes over half a decade) ...
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April 22, 2026 • 106 mins
On this episode of Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray start with reactions to the latest releases of Disney Neon and Fantastic Four Finest — including a wild break that produced three 1-of-1 pulls… but still left them feeling like something was missing.
Then the show shifts.
They’re joined by Mike Wilbur of Warehouse Collectibles, who gives them access to something most collectors never see — a massive warehou...
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April 15, 2026 • 77 mins
There’s always something said at conferences… and then there’s what actually matters.
On this episode of Hobby Nonsense, Jesse shares his raw reactions coming out of the Topps Industry Conference, including what stood out, what surprised him, and what it revealed about the future of the entertainment card space.
The guys break down key announcements and insights, including:
Fanatics Four Finest, Star Wars ...
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April 8, 2026 • 89 mins
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray start with one of the most honest conversations in the hobby: why collectors still chase sticker autos and box hits—even when better, guaranteed options exist.
That leads into a broader discussion about collector psychology, risk vs certainty, and why the thrill of the chase continues to drive the market.
From there:
Deadpool Chrome is already surging, with box prices climbing...
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Disney is winning the hobby right now — and this episode explains why.
Jesse and Ray are joined in-studio by Matt Hathorn of Funcle Cards for a deep dive into how Disney 100 (2023) and Disney Chrome (2024) have separated themselves as the most dominant non-sport products in the modern era.
They break down everything collectors want to know:
Why comps don’t always matter for Disney cards
Which parallels actu...
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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray kick things off by recapping Jesse’s first singles show experience and what it revealed about the current state of the non-sport market.
From there, they dive into Star Wars: Smugglers Outpost, breaking down why it may be one of the best collector-focused releases in years and what it’s doing right compared to other modern products.
Next, the conversation turns to 2026 Leaf P...
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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray start the show by discussing the Whatnot lawsuit currently making waves across the hobby, including Whatnot’s response to the allegations and what it could mean for collectors and sellers going forward.
They then follow up on last week’s Topps Disney Neon story with updates on newly revealed IP and signers. The set will feature characters from Gargoyles and Phineas and Ferb, a...
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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray dive into one of the busiest weeks in the non-sport hobby.
They kick things off by recapping their 12-hour break of WWE Universe, sharing their thoughts on the product and some of the highlights from the marathon rip. They also preview the upcoming Topps Chrome WWE First Day Release arriving this Friday and explain how collectors can get access.
Next up are several upcoming releases and ...
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March 4, 2026 • 99 mins
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse is back from Europe 🇮🇪🇬🇧 — and there’s a lot to unpack.
They kick things off with insights from the Dublin and London card shows, breaking down what the European hobby scene is doing well, where it still needs improvement, and what Jesse bought overseas — and why.
Next up is the rise of TCG Rush of Ikorr, including an upcoming Championship featuring a $100,000 prize purse �...
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Ray is out this week as Jesse travels across England visiting card shops and shows to see firsthand how the hobby is growing overseas. Stopping in at 3rd Down Trading Cards, Jesse sits down with owner Ben Reynard and podcast host Jordan to talk about the realities of running one of the few local card shops in the UK and why the future of the European hobby looks incredibly promising.
The crew also breaks down two exciting upcoming...
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February 18, 2026 • 103 mins
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray turn the entire episode over to YOU with a full MAILBAG special, answering listener questions, hot takes, and hobby debates.
Topics include:
🎨 Are sketch cards everywhere now… and is that hurting demand? 📈 Why does Leaf’s Pop Century sometimes outsell Topps Marvel Studios 20-to-1? 🤔 Are celebrity autograph products priced and structured differently for a reason? 🪀 Could ...
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February 11, 2026 • 112 mins
On this week's episode of Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray start with the newly announced Jerry Seinfeld autograph cards, breaking down why collectors are excited… and why some aren’t convinced.
From there, they spotlight a sleeper TCG release that flew under the radar at the end of 2025: League of Legends: Riftbound. Could it quietly become the next breakout product like One Piece? The conversation naturally leads into ...
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