Sports Cards Nonsense

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts discuss the impact of repacking in the trading card hobby and the influence of big investors. They also touch on tax reporting for online payment platforms, card branding, and the value of rookie cards. In addition, they talk about nostalgic TV shows, observations on local card shops, and speculating Ohtani's card value.

Mike and Jesse talk about the NFL market and how it is being affected by a bad year for quarterbacks (3:10). They also discuss the hobby drama of the week: “shilling” (24:20). Then, they are joined by Zach Polen from PC Sports Cards to follow up on the baseball auction (34:33). Later, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (51:32).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Zach PolenAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by breaking down Topps Chrome Update and the confusion regarding the redemption of the Rookie Debut Patch Autograph cards (02:10). Then, they discuss why long-term holds for football are a bad investment compared to other sports (25:20). Jesse then provides a nonsense update that leads to a Obi-Wan Kenobi–Jedi rant from Mike (38:39). They end the show with your mailbag questions (58:44)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse talk about why the hobby has slowed down, especially for NFL cards (3:01). Then, they are joined by Zach Polen from PC Sports Cards to talk about the state of the market (26:55). Later, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (44:26).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Zach PolenAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by talking about LeBron James signing with Fanatics (11:10). Then they discuss which is the better investment, Topps Chrome or Prizm (21:15). Later, they are joined by YouTuber, Simon Chan, to talk about some of the question marks he has found in The National’s finances (29:50). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:20).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Simon ChanAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse talk about what to do with some big-name non-quarterbacks in the card market (4:19). Then, they are joined by “Prizm Gawd,” Raphael Mosely, to talk about the Culture Collision card show (17:50). Later, they talk about the vintage football market (35:53), before going over new releases and answering mailbag questions (47:02).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Raphael MosleyAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices