

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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Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 23min
Tim Duncan Signs Exclusive Deal With Panini and the NBA Market Is Heating Up. Plus, an Interview With Pete Steinberg.
Mike and Jesse start by discussing the news about Tim Duncan’s deal with Panini (4:28). Then, they talk about some NBA players whose markets are heating up (12:03). After that, they are joined by President Pete Steinberg of SGC to talk about some of the things that SGC is doing in the grading world (27:02). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:09:20).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Pete SteinbergAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 8min
Brock Purdy Overreactions and Card Show Grail Pickups
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing card guys' overreactions to Brock Purdy’s lackluster performance against the Browns, and they also look at the quarterback card market (02:35). Then, they detail their experience at the Nashville Card Show (20:09) and talk about the WWE-Panini lawsuit (30:38) before delving into the newest releases (35:05). Finally, they end with your mailbag questions (51:09)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 18min
Are Wembanyama Prices Too High or Just Right? Plus, Stadium Club Pushed and MLB Debut Patches Coming to Topps Chrome Update.
Mike and Jesse discuss Victor Wembanyama card prices and check in with the NBA market as the season approaches (3:39). Later they talk about some hobby news, including the Leaf “Book of Love” cards, 2023 Topps Stadium Club's release being pushed, and MLB Debut Patches being included in 2023 Topps Chrome Update (36:48). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:30).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 20min
Should the Hobby Adapt or Stay the Course?
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing Mike’s renewed interest in the Boston Celtics this year, and they connect it to the importance of nostalgia in the hobby (03:07). Then, they discuss the state of the hobby and if the hobby needs to adapt to expand its reach (18:33). After, they discuss the MLB playoffs and Corbin Carroll’s ascension (32:49), the bestselling cards of this month (36:10), and new releases (47:24). They end with your mailbag questions (62:53).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 23min
NFL Week 5 Preview and MLB Wild-Card Recap. Plus, a Market Update and Game With Chris McGill.
Mike and Jesse start by discussing the Taco Fractor prize announcement (7:40). Then, they recap the MLB Wild-Card round (14:43) and preview the week ahead in the NFL (16:53). Later, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show for a market update and to play a game involving card prices of NFL MVP candidates (25:59). Finally, they answer some of your mailbag questions (52:19).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Chris McGillAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2023 • 57min
Panini Gets a Win! Plus, Bowman Chrome Buyback, MLB Playoffs Preview, and NFL Update.
Mike and Jesse start with a legal update on Panini’s struggles with WWE and the NFLPA (2:18). Then, they talk about Topps’ response to the one-of-one errors in Bowman Chrome (8:16). Later, they preview the MLB playoffs from a hobby perspective (21:07), and break down this weekend’s NFL action (30:38). Finally, they discuss some new product releases (43:23).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 22min
The Hobby Impact of the Dame Trade. Plus, What’s Going on With One of Ones in Bowman Chrome?
Mike and Jesse start by discussing the duplicate one-of-one cards in 2023 Bowman Chrome (4:37). Then, they get into the hobby impact of Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks (15:37). Mike also talks about the cards he is currently buying and selling, such as Aidan O'Connell and Tua Tagovailoa (22:45). Later, Matt Novogratz joins the pod to talk about the things that Candy is doing in the digital collectables space (33:34). Finally, they end the pod by answering your mailbag questions (1:06:07).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Matt NovogratzAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023 • 58min
Panini Takes Another Hit by Losing WWE License. Plus, Are eBay Sales Struggling?
Mike and Jesse start by discussing how Panini lost its WWE license and what that means (2:31). Then, they discuss whether eBay sales are really struggling (14:17). Later, they talk about how many big product releases there have been recently as well as which backup quarterbacks could be worth investing in (17:39). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (46:50).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
Are There Any All-Time Greats Today? Plus, a Look Back on a Hobby Hero.
Mike and Jesse start by discussing the reason why people chase the next great quarterback in the hobby, and if there are any today (4:49). Then, they discuss MLB and look back on Jefferson Burdick, a hobby hero (22:48). Later, they go through new releases (35:31) and answer your mailbag questions (48:43).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 16min
Backyard Breaks: Scandal or Overreaction? Plus, Soccer and F1 Market Review With Jason Flynn.
Jesse starts off another solo show with his view of the hobby at the moment, and discusses whether the Backyard Breaks scandal is an overreaction or not. Then Soccer Cards United’s Jason Flynn joins the show to discuss the soccer and F1 market in Europe (15:21). Then Jesse wraps up the show with some NFL Week 2 cards to buy, sell, or hold, then answering some mailbag questions and more (53:25).Host: Jesse GibsonGuest: Jason FlynnProducer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices