Sports Cards Nonsense
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.
Episodes
December 23, 2025 • 75 mins
The hobby news cycle is moving fast. Just days after the Collectors/Beckett announcement, a U.S. Congressman has sent a letter to the FTC asking for an investigation into monopolistic practices in the trading card industry. Is this a legitimate legal threat, or just political grandstanding?
Plus, the hobby hype for Cooper Flagg has officially reached dangerous levels. With his first licensed Topps Chrome cards hitting the market, ...
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December 19, 2025 • 83 mins
Mike and Jesse debate the massive acquisition of Beckett (BGS) by Collectors, the parent company of PSA. The guys have vehemently different reactions to the deal: Jesse believes Collectors will "save" the brand by leveraging its history and media assets, while Mike argues BGS is destined to be "gutted" like SGC. They discuss what this "monopoly" means for the hobby and whether it will actually improve PSA’s turnaround times.
Then,...
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December 16, 2025 • 71 mins
Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back with the biggest stories in the hobby and on the field.
Is now the perfect time to buy Patrick Mahomes (5:05) sports cards at a reasonable price, given his ACL tear and the Chiefs' first losing season with Mahomes as the starter. His pricing has been down for the last year or so, with his 2017 Prism Silver PSA 10 down 16% and his 2017 Optic PSA 10 down 20% on the month.
Plus, Bo Nix's pla...
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December 12, 2025 • 59 mins
Mike and Jesse are back and are joined by attorney Paul Lesko who dissects the Panini-Fanatics antitrust lawsuit, revealing a major conflict: Panini is risking its own court credibility by showing potential buyers documents that claim their unlicensed products can outperform licensed ones, directly contradicting their courtroom defense.
He also touches on the related Wild Card lawsuit, where Panini is accused of threatening distri...
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December 9, 2025 • 85 mins
On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson break down Jeff Kent’s selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame and discuss the problematic process behind the committee's choices. The guys also tackle the "PSA Pikachu Scandal"—debating whether there is actual fire behind the smoke of recent conflict-of-interest allegations and if AI grading is the inevitable solution. They also spoke with PSA getting their...
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December 5, 2025 • 69 mins
Mike and Jesse dive into the biggest market movers and the hottest debates—starting with whether Topps' pricing strategy a problem for collectors?
They break down the shocking $3,300 starting price and $1,625 final price for the Topps Chrome Basketball Jumbo First Day Issue in a rapid-fire Dutch Auction. They also discuss how these massive price discrepancies impact the hobby and whether it's sustainable.
The guys are joined by T...
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December 2, 2025 • 73 mins
Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson open the show with a beginner-friendly guide to entering the sports card hobby. They cover how to approach breaks, what research actually matters, and where the line really is between cleaning a card and altering it.
Upper Deck President Jason Masherah then joins the show for an unfiltered conversation about the state of the hobby. He dives into card pricing, how wealthy collectors influence spending...
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November 24, 2025 • 53 mins
Mike Gioseffi is joined by the controversial yet insightful guest, Nick Andrews, also known as the Boston Card Hunter for today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense. The conversation explores the current state of the market, the impact of auction houses, and the evolving landscape of card grading. Nick shares his candid thoughts on the recent hobby scandals and his strategic decisions in the hobby, offering a unique perspective on na...
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November 21, 2025 • 71 mins
Buckle up for a jam-packed, scandal-filled episode of Sports Cards Nonsense as Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson dive into the latest controversies and updates in the hobby.
We start with a discussion on the recent security issues and allegations surrounding Probstein. From a massing shilling scandal to a data breech, it only sounds like bad news when it comes to this story.
Topps Chrome Basketball dropped this week and Mike has m...
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November 18, 2025 • 71 mins
In today's episode, Mike and Jesse discuss the end of the wax drought and the continued explosion of the grails market, highlighting significant sales and the potential for future investments.
The episode also features talk on the MLB MVP buyback program, analyzing the impact of recent pricing changes on card values. Mike and Jesse discuss the intricacies of the buyback process and offer insights into maximizing returns on specifi...
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November 14, 2025 • 78 mins
In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense Mike Gioseffi is joined by Joe Wysmierski as they dive into a variety of hobby topics, starting with a heartfelt moment as they address the absence of Jesse due to a personal loss. The conversation transitions into a lively discussion about the intricacies of selling personal collections, with Mike sharing his experiences and strategies for managing and selling sports cards. The episode also...
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November 11, 2025 • 71 mins
Jesse and Mike are joined by Shep of Shep's Cards to talk about the latest sports card and collectibles news, and drama... Shilling is the talk of the hobby right now, which Mike and Shep weigh in on in detail. Plus, Boston Card Hunter has a juicy scoop the guys discuss. Probstein is breaking off from eBay is there more there than meets the eyes?
They also talk about the impact on the hobby of players such as Skeens and Yamamoto...
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November 7, 2025 • 80 mins
Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex, AKA Clever Cuban Cards as they dive into the frustrations of trying to snag the 2025 Topps Black and White Baseball release, pointing out how poor communication left many collectors in the dark.
The conversation heats up with a debate on shill bidding, where they break down the ethics and impact on the hobby. They also chat about how card shows are evolving, wondering if more polished setups could a...
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November 4, 2025 • 61 mins
Who wants SCN merch? Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi start the show by going off-script with a live contract negotiation for Jesse.
Then Adam Ireland, eBay's Vice President and General Manager, Global Collectibles joins the show to talk about all things eBay from sports cards to watches and more. We also dive into what Adam collects including 49ers players and lots of soccer. And, a fan of the show, he knows the guys love a quiz ...
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October 31, 2025 • 70 mins
PSA and eBay have a new partnership. Is it actually good news for the hobby? Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex AKA Clever Cuban Cards for today's episode and they're joined by Doug Plagens, the radio voice of the Florida Panthers who will be joining the Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network with a new hockey podcast, Nonsense on Ice!
Doug shares some expert tips on collecting hockey cards and the Young Guns to be keeping an eye on in t...
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October 28, 2025 • 78 mins
In today's episode of the Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike and Jesse are joined by Professor Sports Cards, a seasoned collector and YouTube personality known for his candid takes on the hobby. The guys discuss the current state of the sports card market, the impact of overprinting, and the allure of vintage autograph rookies, which Professor enjoys collecting. They also debate the value of modern players like Shohei Ohtani and Patrick M...
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October 23, 2025 • 62 mins
The NBA is back and the first few games have certainly delivered and shaken up the hobby market. Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are joined by a slew of guests include BCW Tim, Adam Gray, Eddie and Papa Gio to talk about the NBA season and Topps basketball's release.
Papa Gio has some mafia intel for us on the bombshell gambling arrests this morning.
Tune in for a can't miss episode that talks Luka, Wemby, KD, Steph and so muc...
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October 21, 2025 • 60 mins
Did Shohei Ohtani just play the best game of any baseball player in the history of Major League Baseball? Mike and Jesse are back with a new episode of Sports Cards Nonsense that keys in on Ohtani's massive sports card market.
Drake Maye and Bo Nix continue to have their markets grow, too.
The Hobby Handbook's Clever Cuban Cards joins the show via the phone to join the discussion on the Nashville Card Show, which all three of...
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October 17, 2025 • 60 mins
Mike and Jesse analyze the recent trends in the sports card market, focusing on the rising values of iconic players from legends like Kobe Bryant, and Ken Griffey Jr., to Willie Mays. But they're not the only ones whose market is up. The guys also delve into the factors driving these changes. Today's discussion also covers the impact of modern players such as Patrick Mahomes and the role of investment groups in shaping card values....
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October 14, 2025 • 58 mins
Mike and Jesse delve into the fluctuating values of quarterbacks like Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix, as well as recent product releases and the strategies for buying, selling, and grading cards.
Special guest Tory Hermens from DCSports87 joins to discuss the latest Bowman Chrome price trends, the impact of international prospects on the market, and leads a 'name the price of that card' game. Don't forget to download the dc...
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