Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing 2024 Bowman player auction pricing (1:52). Then, they check in on the NBA playoffs and and talk about how it has been the best-case scenario for the hobby so far (17:16). Later, they are joined by card show legend Paul Smith to talk about his perspective on the hobby (24:18). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (51:42).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Paul SmithAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by recapping the rest of the news to come out of the 2024 Topps Conference (3:04). Then, Mike tells Jesse all about his new hobby manifesto (19:20). Later, Jesse discusses some upcoming non-sports products (36:26) and they answer your mailbag questions (55:46).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse discuss the 2024 Topps Conference, including positive and negative points. They also cover news updates, mailbag questions, challenges in the hobby industry, transparency in collectibles, record sales in Magic's Gathering, graded cards in gameplay, market updates, upcoming NFT giveaways, and future show improvements.

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing potential quarterback investments as we head into the NFL draft (2:59). Then, they are joined by Aram Leighton from ‘Just Baseball’ to talk about prospects and 2024 Bowman Baseball (12:16). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:08:07).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Aram LeightonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse begin by recapping the start of the first round of the NBA playoffs, and they determine whose value is rising and falling (02:21). Then they are joined by Michael Allen of Daddy Rips to discuss their favorite early memories of collecting, their favorite/least favorite aspect of breaking, and more (41:50). They end the show with your mailbag questions (68:31).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Michael AllenProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing what impact—if any—the Olympics could have on basketball card prices (8:31). Then, they talk about the future of the WNBA in the hobby and whether the hype is sustainable (20:01). They also look at the 2024 NFL quarterback class and talk about a potential hobby scam (27:04). Later, they finish up the pod by answering your mailbag questions (49:12).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s another Mike solo pod! After a brief review of ‘Dune: Part Two,’ he previews how the NBA playoffs could affect card prices (4:30). Then, he gets into some MLB rookies who are off to a hot start (13:10), and wraps up with answers to your mailbag questions (19:35).Host: Mike GioseffiAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the newly announced Fanatics Fest NYC and its potential as the next big hobby event (0:53). Then, they call Ben Burrows to talk about the book he wrote with Geoff Wilson, ‘Sports Card Collecting and Investing for Dummies’ (9:42). They also discuss Jackson Holliday’s MLB debut and an update to the Shohei Ohtani story (26:14). Later, they finish up the pod by answering your mailbag questions (1:04:34).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Ben BurrowsAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by previewing the upcoming release schedule (3:25). Then, Darren Rovell joins the show to share more about his new venture, cllct.com, and what fans can expect from the site moving forward (18:42). Next, they are joined by Chris Keller of Top Shelf Card Shop to learn about how he got into the hobby, compare sales now to before the pandemic, and preview the future of live-selling cards (34:42). Finally, they close the show by answering your mailbag questions (57:38).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Darren Rovell and Chris KellerProducer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing whether fatigue is setting in surrounding wax in the hobby (1:51). Then they break down the Stefon Diggs trade and talk Caitlin Clark card pricing (16:15). Later, they are joined by Mark Feinsand from MLB.com to talk about the start of the baseball season (30:01). Finally, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (58:02).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Mark FeinsandAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices