Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse start by talking about whether the 2023 NFL draft class is undervalued in the hobby (6:40). Then, they are joined by Troy Licastro from ‘The Chase Podcast’ to play a hobby edition of Would You Rather (23:57). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:08:42).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Troy LicastroAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about the conference championship round of the NFL playoffs, and how a Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl will affect the hobby (6:39). Then, they get into a Wander Franco redemption update from Topps, as well as some other card news from around the hobby (28:27). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (46:06).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the hobby’s reaction to Fanatics’ new program, “The 10” (01:39). Then, they discuss the recent hires of coaches, including Doc Rivers and Jim Harbaugh, and whether hires affect card prices (08:33). They provide a look into the non-sports cards market so far this year (12:48), before ending with your mailbag questions (31:46).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about Mahomes’s big divisional-round win and whether he is already better than Brady (2:12). They also talk about the other standout divisional-round performances (6:08), before being joined by Ben Golliver from The Washington Post for some NBA talk (27:15). Finally, they talk about new releases and answer your mailbag questions (56:41).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Ben GolliverAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices