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Sports Cards Nonsense

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Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 19min

Breaking Down Michael Rubin’s Comments on the Hobby. Plus, LCS Perspective from Mojobreak and F1 and Soccer Market Check-in.

Jesse starts the pod by talking about Michael Rubin’s recent comments about the hobby (3:02). Then, he is joined by Doug Caskey from Mojobreak to talk about what it’s like to own a card shop right now (13:17). Later, he is joined by Jason Flynn from Soccer Cards United to break down the soccer and Formula One card markets (30:07). Finally, Jesse answers your mailbag questions (1:05:13).Host: Jesse GibsonGuests: Doug Caskey and Jason FlynnAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 21min

Is the Hobby Being Scammed? Plus, Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Review and NFL Check-In.

The hosts discuss the impact of repacking in the trading card hobby and the influence of big investors. They also touch on tax reporting for online payment platforms, card branding, and the value of rookie cards. In addition, they talk about nostalgic TV shows, observations on local card shops, and speculating Ohtani's card value.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 14min

Hobby Shilling Drama Aftermath. Plus, Is This the Worst Year for NFL QBs?

Mike and Jesse talk about the NFL market and how it is being affected by a bad year for quarterbacks (3:10). They also discuss the hobby drama of the week: “shilling” (24:20). Then, they are joined by Zach Polen from PC Sports Cards to follow up on the baseball auction (34:33). Later, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (51:32).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Zach PolenAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 20min

Topps Chrome Update Breakdown and Is Football a Bad investment? Plus, Obi-Wan's a Failure.

Mike and Jesse start the pod by breaking down Topps Chrome Update and the confusion regarding the redemption of the Rookie Debut Patch Autograph cards (02:10). Then, they discuss why long-term holds for football are a bad investment compared to other sports (25:20). Jesse then provides a nonsense update that leads to a Obi-Wan Kenobi–Jedi rant from Mike (38:39). They end the show with your mailbag questions (58:44)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 15min

The Ebb and Flow of the Hobby: Why the NFL Market Has Slowed Down, With Zach Polen

Mike and Jesse talk about why the hobby has slowed down, especially for NFL cards (3:01). Then, they are joined by Zach Polen from PC Sports Cards to talk about the state of the market (26:55). Later, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (44:26).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Zach PolenAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 25min

Scandal With The National? Plus, Topps Chrome Vs. Prizm ROI.

Mike and Jesse start by talking about LeBron James signing with Fanatics (11:10). Then they discuss which is the better investment, Topps Chrome or Prizm (21:15). Later, they are joined by YouTuber, Simon Chan, to talk about some of the question marks he has found in The National’s finances (29:50). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:20).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Simon ChanAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 6min

Non-QB Buy, Sell, or Hold? Plus, Culture Collision With Raphael Mosley.

Mike and Jesse talk about what to do with some big-name non-quarterbacks in the card market (4:19). Then, they are joined by “Prizm Gawd,” Raphael Mosely, to talk about the Culture Collision card show (17:50). Later, they talk about the vintage football market (35:53), before going over new releases and answering mailbag questions (47:02).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Raphael MosleyAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 18min

The Rise and Fall of a Card Business. Plus, Chris McGill Joins for a Market Update and NBA MVP Breakdown.

Mike and Jesse discuss the end of Card Shop Live. They talk about where things went wrong for the app, and what they learned from the experience (0:58). After that, they are joined by Chris McGill from Card Ladder to talk about the card market, and play a game about prices for NBA MVP candidates (21:25). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:02:13).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Chris McGillAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 15min

Purdy Is Dead, Long Live Levis! Plus, Ken “King of Collectibles” Goldin Joins the Show.

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the bizarre week of NFL QB play, including Will Levis’s impressive debut and Brock Purdy’s continued struggles (00:43). Then, they discuss the return of investment between football and baseball (15:29). After, Ken Goldin, host of Netflix’s ‘King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch,’ joins the show to discuss the rise of Type 1 photographs and celebrities who are really into card collecting (29:17). After, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (50:55).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Ken GoldinProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 10min

NBA Overreactions and NHL Market Check-in With Jeremy Lee

Mike and Jesse discuss the first few days of the NBA season and talk about which players they are buying, such as Cade Cunningham, Kristaps Porzingis, and more (5:18). Then, they are joined by Jeremy Lee from Sports Cards Live to talk about the NHL card market (17:57). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (55:40).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Jeremy LeeAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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