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
July 27, 2024 • 59 mins
Mike and Jesse are live from the National Sports Card Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, and start with a recap of how the show has been so far. Then, they are joined by the CEOs of Fanatics, Michael Rubin and Mike Mahan. They discuss their personal collections, the criticism they’ve faced since acquiring Topps, and much more.
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guests: Michael Rubin and Mike Mahan
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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Mike starts the pod by pitching his “vet-only” product idea for Topps to Jesse (2:06). Then, they discuss recent videos about people CT scanning packs and whether it is a big deal (5:27). Later, they are joined by Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect CEO Nick Bell (24:37). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (52:25).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Nick Bell
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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July 18, 2024 • 76 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod with a National preview and give tips to those who will be attending (7:42). Then, they are joined by Scott Baldwin from Scottie B Cards to review Topps Chrome (25:48). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (57:25).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Scott Baldwin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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Jesse starts the pod by talking about the Topps Composite release date (4:01). Then, he is joined by Stephanie Garcia from Mama Breaks to talk about her journey in the hobby and what upcoming releases and rumors she’s excited about (6:32). Later, Adam Gellman from Main Event Wrestling Cards comes on to talk about National trade night and discuss the wrestling card market and community (31:39). Finally, Jesse ends the show by answer...
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July 11, 2024 • 75 mins
Mike and Jesse jump into the show with a discussion on whether they’d take six Michael Jordan cards for $100 million (4:13). Then, joined by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, they discuss how current MLB standings affect card values and play a game of Keep or Pass (12:37). Later, Frank the Tank from Barstool Sports joins to talk about his card revitalization and collection (36:07). They then wrap things up with a Mailbag segment in which th...
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July 8, 2024 • 58 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the $2 million theft at the Dallas Card Show (2:04). Then, Mike makes a deal with Ryan Van Oost of Cards HQ live on the pod (20:09). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (45:08).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Ryan Van Oost
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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July 1, 2024 • 83 mins
Mike and Jesse discuss Walmart's entry into the sports card business and what that could mean for the hobby (2:17). Then they talk about how NBA free agency could affect card prices (10:06). Later, they are joined by friend of the show Cole Benz to talk about raising kids in the hobby (24:32). Finally, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (58:31).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Cole Benz
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Jesse is joined by Josh Cohen from PC Sports Cards for a deep dive into eBay’s new autopay feature (8:46). Then, Cage Lawyer joins to talk about the National and how the hobby is different for everyone (29:51).
Host: Jesse Gibson
Guests: Josh Cohen and Cage Lawyer
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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June 24, 2024 • 78 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing PSA taking an official stance on card cleaning (4:50). Then, Mike talks about his major PC find (10:50) and Jesse wants to know how hard it should be to crack a slab (13:48). Later, they are joined by Toby Korner from Collectors’ Korner to discuss international buying opportunities and how the German card market compares to the US (25:11). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:10...
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June 20, 2024 • 76 mins
Mike and Jesse are joined Adam Gray of Basketball Card Fanatic to talk about the lack of impact the Celtics' NBA Finals win has had on card prices (2:19). They also discuss the death of baseball legend Willie Mays and how people should approach selling cards of athletes who have died (26:38). Later, they talk about how eBay has changed sports cards auctions (37:53). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (55:04).
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June 17, 2024 • 71 mins
Mike and Jesse are joined Jerry Pitre from the ‘Quiet Card Podcast’ to talk about their collective frustration with how the National approaches media (3:52). Later the Head of Fanatics Events, Lance Fensterman, joins to talk about Fanatics Fest NYC and the future of Fanatics Events (33:10).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guests: Jerry Pitre and Lance Fensterman
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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Mike and Jesse are joined by Bobby Bones of the ‘Bobby Bones Show’ to talk about his journey in the hobby (6:28). Later, the president of SGC, Peter Steinberg, joins the show to talk about what the last few months have been like for SGC and what their plans are going forward (45:09).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guests: Bobby Bones and Peter Steinberg
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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June 10, 2024 • 71 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing negativity in the hobby (0:36). Then they talk about Topps Series 2, recent NBA rookie pricing, and their plans for the national (5:56). Later, Mike throws a tantrum and Jesse tries to play a game (25:17). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (36:41).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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June 6, 2024 • 84 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the NBA Finals (4:39). Then, they call GameStop to see what their process is like for buying sports cards (12:38). Later, they are joined by Alex LLansó from Clever Cuban Cards to talk more about GameStop, the card market, and content creation (22:20). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:15:53).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Alex LLansó
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June 4, 2024 • 57 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the future of the pod and their relationship (1:39). Then, they get into some hobby news, including the return of SGC specials, May’s GemRate numbers, and the new highest-priced Jordan card (18:06). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (43:10).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
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Mike is running solo today! After Mike offers some advice off the top, Adam Gray of Basketball Card Fanatic joins the show to look back on how they both started out in the hobby, licensed vs. unlicensed producers, their top-10 all-time NBA players, and their Finals predictions (04:25). Afterward, longtime listener Joel’s Sports Cards hops on for a behind-the-scenes discussion about the pod, the audience that the show is trying to c...
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May 28, 2024 • 80 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about how the card market could be affected by a Mavericks-Celtics NBA finals (3:39). Then, they are joined Jason Vass to talk about his impressive Ken Griffey Jr. collection (24:16). Later they discuss some recent $2 million thefts and PSA no longer grading Optic Football (50:14). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:46).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Jason Vass
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May 23, 2024 • 67 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the recent Michael Jordan rookie card that sold for $925k (03:28). They’re then joined by Chris McGill of Card Ladder to offer more history on the card (18:22), give an NBA market update, and note the rising value of young superstars like Luka Doncic (29:49). Finally, they end off with your mailbag questions (52:23)!
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
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May 20, 2024 • 77 mins
Mike and Jesse start the pod with their reactions to the end of the second round in the NBA playoffs and what it means for players like Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, and Jayson Tatum (05:10). Then, they discuss recent comments regarding breakers and shops and whether one is really better than the other (14:22). After that, they touch on the latest news around the hobby, including Fanatics suing Marvin Harrison Jr. (24:41) and new r...
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May 16, 2024 • 69 mins
This week, Jesse explores GameStop's move into the card business, discussing its potential impact and moves within the industry (0:00). Then, he's joined by Mojobreak duo Dan and Doug for a nostalgic trip that includes '90s card packs, 'Pokémon,' Disney, and non-sports collectibles (21:00). Later, they shift gears to dissect NBA playoff predictions and give insights on rising star Bronny James (38:00). To wrap up, Jesse delves into...
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