

Sports Cards Nonsense
The Ringer
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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Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 19min
Brady Card Photoshopped: Does It Matter? Plus, NFL Divisional-Round Preview, and Bowman’s Best vs. Absolute.
Mike and Jesse start by discussing the photoshopped Tom Brady card and whether it is a problem (4:31). Then, they break down Bowman’s Best and Absolute Football, and talk about which is better (14:25). Later, they preview the divisional round of the NFL playoffs (36:04) before answering your mailbag questions (59:20).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 13min
NFL Playoff Preview With Mike Giardi, Which QB to Buy, and NBA Spike Coming Soon?
Mike and Jesse are joined by Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal to preview the upcoming NFL playoffs (08:17). They discuss each matchup, who they think will make it to the Super Bowl, and which QBs they think could have a postseason bump. After, Mike explains why he thinks the hobby will shift to NBA over the NFL in the coming months (30:11). They end by answering your mailbag questions (48:41)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 5min
Hot Takes on Prizm Football, and Is Brady Priced Too High? Plus: Is 2024 the Year of Non-Sports?
Mike and Jesse begin the new year by talking all things Prizm (3:00). They also discuss whether modern card prices are too high and consider whether franchises like Disney, Star Wars, and Pokémon will surpass sports cards in sales (18:30). They wrap up by answering your fiery mailbag questions (50:20).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 18min
2024 Hobby Lookahead: Products, Grading, and Which Sports will Rebound?
2024 is right around the corner, so Mike and Jesse are here to give their predictions for what the hobby will look like (01:26) in the new year. They discuss whether there should be optimism for the market to bounce back, their thoughts on grading, whether the football market will be able to rebound, and more. Then, they discuss new releases (41:30), and end the show by answering your mailbag questions (53:05).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 23min
The 2023 Hobby Year-End Review
With 2023 nearly coming to a close, Mike and Jesse look back at the biggest stories and their predictions for the hobby this year (03:14). Afterward, they discuss their experience breaking on Fanatics Live so far and Joel Embiid’s and Ja Morant’s market, and Jesse provides a nonsense update (42:31). They end off with your mailbag questions (65:55)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 6min
2023 Bowman Draft Duplicates—Error or Thief? Plus, the Most Important Inserts in the Hobby.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about the duplicates that have been found in 2023 Bowman Draft (1:47). Then, they delve into the NFL market as we get closer to the playoffs and discuss why Josh Allen could be a good buy (9:07). Later, they talk about the most impactful inserts in the history of the hobby (25:36) and answer your mailbag questions (50:55).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 22min
Top Prospects in 2023 Bowman Draft With Aram Leighton and Market Update With Kristina Thorson
Mike and Jesse start the pod with a discussion with Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton about top prospects in the 2023 Bowman Draft (3:05). Then, they are joined by Kristina Thorson from Card Ladder to talk about the market and Tommy DeVito (25:13). After that, they discuss how Shohei Ohtani’s new team will affect his card market (42:25). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (58:09).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Aram Leighton and Kristina ThorsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 12min
Baseball Trades, Rumors, and Hall of Fame With MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand in Studio
Mike and Jesse are joined in studio by MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand! They talk about the Juan Soto trade, where Shohei Ohtani could end up, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and much more (6:57). Later, they answer some of your mailbag questions (53:16).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Mark FeinsandAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 5min
Breaking News: Fanatics Live! Plus, a Deep Dive Into Rubin’s Comments and NFL QB Talk.
Mike and Jesse start the pod with news that they’ll be joining Fanatics Live (03:46)! They then go further into Michael Rubin’s appearance on the ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’ and what they would’ve liked to hear (10:15). The two then look into the NFL quarterback cards that they would invest in right now (28:36). Finally, they end with new releases (41:53) and your mailbag questions (48:01).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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