Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse begin by letting Troy explain why his love life is to blame for the problem with last Thursday’s episode (00:00). Then, the guys throw out all the different ways you can collect within the hobby (12:07). After that, friend of the show Tory Hermens challenges the guys with another game (30:08)! And to close out the program, the guys take a look at the latest happenings in the NBA card market (51:57).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Tory HermensProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse begin the show by recapping yesterday’s break before discussing the influencer scene in the card market. Then, content creator Adam Gray joins the boys to discuss the NBA playoffs! They get into Stephen Curry’s place among the all-time greats, how Giannis Antetokounmpo has (somehow) been forgotten, the effects of sports betting on NBA viewership, and much more. The guys close it out with some mailbag questions.Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiGuest: Adam GrayProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse and Mike begin today’s episode by reacting to the Masters. Then, they talk about the NBA playoffs before Jesse tells Mike that tariffs may lead him to rethink a purchase he’s made. Plus, the guys take several questions from the fans, leading them to engage in trivia regarding ’90s music and, of course, state capitals.Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined in studio by their friend Tim to discuss the dynamics of the basketball market and how licensing changes are affecting the sports card industry (00:00). They also take a very heartfelt call from a listener (16:46), and they play a guessing game with another one.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: TimProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse and Mike are joined in studio by friend of the show Jason Shepherd to discuss Alex Ovechkin surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goals leader (00:00). Then, they get into market trends for the NBA and WNBA before talking about uncertain economic times and whether they’re having any effect on the sports card market (27:55).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Jason ShepherdProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After learning more about the secret life of their new producer, Mike and Jesse open the show by discussing Caitlin Clark’s record-setting card, card grading, their thoughts on sellers disclosing information versus buyers doing their due diligence, and more (00:00). Then, they welcome Aram Leighton of The Just Baseball Show to talk about top MLB prospects, how the 2024 draft class forecasts for the big leagues, and their thoughts on the 2025 Bowman baseball set (28:48). To close out the show, the guys take mailbag questions (01:04:54). And … is Mike Trout on the move?Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Aram LeightonProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special MLB Opening Day edition of the program, Mike and Jesse begin by taking some calls from the listeners (00:00). Then, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand joins the show to discuss his outlook for the 2025 season, MVP candidates, the guys who are flying under the radar, top prospects, MLB expansion, and more (28:58).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Mark FeinsandProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In their historic 400th episode of the show, Mike and Jesse celebrate the only way they know how: by beginning the show talking about the evolution of card collecting and current market trends (00:00). Plus, they reflect on some of their worst takes before welcoming listener of the show Lane Dukart to discuss his ’90s card sets, the art of card grading, the future of card collecting, the impact of performance-enhancing drug accusations on the worth of a card, and more (22:58)Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Lane DukartProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse begin by discussing the recent controversy surrounding Joe Hollywood before welcoming card content creator Kyle Kravitz, who joins the guys to talk about how he got his start in the card collecting business, the emotional component of collecting, his strategies for buying and selling cards, his biggest sales, the evolving landscape of card shows, and more (08:48). Plus, the guys talk about some news and notes like the Celtics’ record-breaking sale, the NCAA tournament, and more (38:40).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Kyle KravitzProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike, Jesse, and Mike’s Dad are joined by the Rickey Henderson collector, Kent Corser, to discuss his collection, Rickey's career, and much more. Later, in NFL card news, the guys are joined by Nick Andrews to discuss controversy in a certain card opening on Joe Hollywood’s stream.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Kent Corser and Nick AndrewsProducers: Dev Renaldo and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices