Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse start the pod by getting into their origin story (3:30). Then they are joined by Chris McGill from Card Ladder for an update on the market (33:06). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:10:11).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Chris McGillAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse starts the pod by recapping Fanatics Fest (1:19). He and Mike talk about what worked, what didn’t, and what they hope to see in the future. Then, Mike gives an update on the Topps Hobby Rip Night event (38:01). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (52:02).Buy tickets for Topps Hobby Rip Night on September 14: https://give.vanderbilthealth.org/event/topps-hobby-rip-night/e609453Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Bobby Bones and Mojobreak's Doug Caskey live from Fanatics Fest! They talk about their thoughts on the event, open a box, and answer questions from the crowd.Host: Jesse GibsonGuests: Doug Caskey and Bobby BonesAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod with another update to the CT scanning story (2:35). Then, they are joined by Rob DeMay from NEO Cards & Comics to talk about the Topps Olympic triple auto, expectations for Fanatics Fest, Mike’s Jackson Holliday card take, and more (8:52)! Later, they answer your mailbag questions (56:14).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Rob DeMayAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse kick off the show with the latest developments regarding the use of CT scanning on cards before giving their updates regarding Panini and Whatnot (01:18). Then, Andy Albert of Indy Card Exchange joins the show to discuss an upcoming Kids Club event he’s hosting and his thoughts on the National and Fanatics Fest (28:25). After, they delve into new releases (45:40) before answering your mailbag questions (58:25)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Andy AlbertProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike begins by discussing the fact that Optic has too many downtowns in each box (02:31). Then, he and Jesse talk about how Topps and Fanatics are seemingly attempting to shut down accounts (08:34). They are joined by friend of the show Jason to hear about his Optic boxes (08:53). Then, they break down recent news in sports cards (16:06) and discuss the value of players that get called up to the league (18:15). They are later joined by Blake from RVA Sports Cards and talk about how he got started (31:46). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:47).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Jason with 238 Cards and Blake SaundersProducer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are back from the National, and they share their best card pickups from the convention (06:11). Then, they address feedback from their interview with Michael Rubin (16:45). They also touch on the Yankees' trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the high demand for Caitlin Clark cards (22:38). Finally, they open up the mailbag to answer your questions and reveal an upcoming event in Nashville (37:51)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining the conversation are Michael Rubin and Mike Mahan, both CEOs of Fanatics, sharing their journeys in the sports card industry. They dive into their personal collections and the challenges they’ve encountered since acquiring Topps. The duo reflects on the shift towards a younger demographic in collecting, while discussing innovative approaches to enhance the card experience. With humor, they also touch on industry monopolization concerns and their vision for the future of trading cards, sparking excitement among fans.

CEO of Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect, Nick Bell, joins the hosts to discuss CT scanning packs, ethical concerns, sports card market dynamics, and the launch of Fanatics Collect. They emphasize enhancing user experience, improving products, and plans for auctions. The conversation also includes topics like card values, trading night, football products, and basketball lineups.

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 GibsonGuest: Scott BaldwinAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices