

Sports Cards Nonsense
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.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 20min
NFL Free Agency Fuels the Hobby, and the Series 2 Chase Is Still On
Mike and Jesse start the pod by breaking down some of the biggest moves in NFL free agency and how they could affect card prices (5:02). Then, they discuss Upper Deck Series 2, Connor Bedard pricing, and the million-dollar bounty that has yet to be claimed (28:56). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (56:47).Also be sure to join the guys for Throwback Thursday on Fanatics Live tonight!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 22min
Our Experience at the Best Card Show. Plus, GOAT Pricing Across the Board.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about their experience at the Nashville Card Show (4:23). Then, they play a game and look at the pricing of the GOATs of each sport (14:34). Later, they discuss new releases (40:28) and answer your mailbag questions (54:44).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 20min
Back to the Vault. Plus, the Most Popular Hobby Conspiracies and a Hockey Update With Greg Lanctot.
Mike starts the pod with a PC update (4:29) before Jesse gets into some popular hobby conspiracy theories (16:50). Then, Greg Lanctot calls in for an update on the hockey market (42:59). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:06:08).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Greg LanctotAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
Tatum Hobby Takeover. Plus, Brandon Verzal on the Hobby’s First TV Show.
Mike and Jesse start with some NBA talk, specifically about the Celtics and Jayson Tatum’s value in the card market (3:39). Then, they are joined by Brandon Verzal to talk about his TV show, ‘The Card Life’ (13:14). Later, they get into an update from SGC (36:14) before answering your mailbag questions (50:24).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Brandon VerzalAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 20min
Breaking Down Collectors’ Purchase of SGC With Darren Rovell
Mike and Jesse discuss the news of Collectors’ purchase of SGC and what it means for PSA and SGC (1:05). Then, they are joined with Darren Rovell—who broke the news—to talk about how it all went down (10:42). Later, they talk about Topps Series 1 missing the “first card" designation (32:56) before answering your mailbag questions (1:04:39).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Darren RovellAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 21min
Topps Spot With MLB Players, Hobby Analytics, and How Winning a Championship Affects Prices With Tom Ferrara
Mike and Jesse start the pod with their experience at the Topps Spot event in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the notable MLB players they spoke to (01:14). Then, Tom Ferrara of Pancake Analytics joins the show to discuss his research on whether championships affect prices and the market outlook for 2024 (22:05). Then, they delve into new releases and answer your mailbag questions (48:10).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Tom FerraraProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
MLB Prospects With Aram Leighton and ‘The Hobby’ Director Morgan Fox. Plus, a Huge Giveaway.
Mike and Jesse are joined by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton to discuss some prospects ahead of spring training (7:21). Then, they talk about a big event and giveaway they’ll be participating in next week (32:40). Later, they are joined by director Morgan Fox to talk about his new documentary, ‘The Hobby’ (38:51).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Aram Leighton and Morgan FoxAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 10min
Mahomes Wins His Third—Where Will His Pricing Go From Here? Plus, F1 Update With Soccer Cards United.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about the Super Bowl, Mahomes’s legacy, and the future of his card prices (3:58). Then they are joined by Enzo Patriarca from ‘Soccer Cards United’ for an F1 update (26:59). Later, they answer some of your mailbag questions (45:41).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Enzo PatriarcaAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 19min
Breaking Styles and Safety With Break Comp. Plus, Recent Hockey Release Breakdown Greg Lanctot.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about different breaking styles and how to be safe when buying into breaks (8:58). Then they are joined by Nick Doherty to talk about his website, breakcomp.com, and how it benefits people in the hobby (24:36). Later, they are joined by Greg Lanctot for a breakdown of recent hockey releases (43:34). They end the pod by answering your mailbag questions (1:05:48).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Nick Doherty and Greg LanctotAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 20min
A Deep-Dive Grading Conversation, and Mike and Jesse Argue Over the NFL Vintage Market With Tyler Tarver
A Deep-Dive Grading Conversation, and Mike and Jesse Argue Over the NFL Vintage Market With Tyler TarverMike and Jesse start the pod with a discussion around grading, including when it’s best to use PSA or SGC and the importance of timing in card sales (04:25). Then, collector Tyler Tarver joins the show to discuss the state of the basketball market, vintage football, and more (21:33). Mike and Jesse then debate whether it’s a good idea to invest in vintage football cards during the offseason (45:55). They end off with new releases (48:24) and your mailbag questions (58:03).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Tyler TarverProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices