Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse start by discussing Sunday’s NFL action and breaking down what cards to buy, sell, or hold (7:20). Later, they are joined by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton to talk about prospects and review Bowman Chrome 2023 (28:23). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:45).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Aram LeightonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the arrival of Mike’s newborn child, Jesse is running today’s episode solo! First, Mike quickly calls in to the show before Jesse touches on Lorcana prices and Deion Sanders’s card value going up (05:42). Then, Darren Rovell of Action Network joins the show to discuss his recent story regarding the fraud scandal surrounding Cardporn’s Juan Garcia (17:32). Finally, Chris McGill of Card Ladder joins to preview the NFL market for this upcoming season (38:13).Host: Jesse GibsonGuests: Mike Gioseffi, Darren Rovell, and Chris McGillProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike starts off another solo episode by hitting on a few topics around the hobby, including Jasson Dominguez’s call-up to the Yankees (02:06). Then, Eddie of SCN Breaks joins to discuss Topps Chrome Cosmic, list the biggest issues with breakers, and more (10:02). Mike ends the pod with your mailbag questions (36:31).Host: Mike GioseffiGuest: Eddie ManciniProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike’s running solo today, and he’s being positive about the hobby. He starts by getting sentimental and talking about his history with card collecting (1:28). Then, he talks about the insane Lorcana prices and how stores are handling it (11:10). He also discusses how Mookie Betts is overtaking Ronald Acuña Jr. as the MVP favorite (14:29). Later, he talks about Topps Cosmic (21:31) before answering your mailbag questions (38:28).Host: Mike GioseffiAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse talk about the latest updates and biggest questions surrounding the NFLPA’s decision to terminate their deal with Panini (0:41). Their agent, Jeremy Aisenberg, calls in to give his thoughts on what the coming arbitration could mean for the hobby (31:19). After that, Darren Rovell of Action Network joins the show to give his insight on the case as the man who broke the story (40:51). Later, Mike and Jesse discuss the Shohei Ohtani injury and the “crack and cross” controversy (51:03). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:08:34).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Jeremy Aisenberg and Darren RovellAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by running down some of the biggest aspects of the hobby that tick them off (06:34). Then, they discuss the news of Beckett laying off two high-level executives, as well as a quick NFL market update (16:11). They are then joined by Scott Rogowsky, Fanatics Live host and former host of HQ Trivia, to discuss his latest venture with Fanatics, opening a vintage shop, and his love of sports cards growing up (28:19).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Scott RogowskyProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by providing the latest update regarding the Wander Franco investigation (02:07), before delving into the questions and subjects requested by the community (06:07). Then, Zach Polen from PC Sportscards joins the show to talk about the latest in the consigning market and their summer giveaway. Afterward, they give a nonsense update, including the launch of Disney Lorcana and Pop Century prices (34:52), and finish off with more of your questions (42:50).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Zach PolenProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod with the news that Wander Franco will be placed on the Rays’ restricted list amid an MLB investigation into allegations that Franco was in an inappropriate relationship with a minor (01:23). Then, they guys look into some of the overreactions to Week 1 of the NFL preseason (08:20) before being joined by Jay Moslehi of Mojo Sports to talk about his experiences getting celebrity autographs (28:23). They end the show with your mailbag questions (54:41).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Jay MoslehiProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by going over NFL players whose cards are being valued at more because of hype rather than performance (03:39). Then, they discuss Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani’s signed WBC baseball cards before being joined by Mike's brother (16:54). Then, they are joined by Shaan Gandhi to discuss his experience with the in-person autograph market (32:22). They later end the show with mailbag questions (51:10)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Shaan GandhiProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by lawyer Paul Lesko to break down the Panini and Fanatics lawsuits. They discuss who has the better case, a timeline for resolution, and a little bit about the history of lawsuits in the hobby (4:25). Later, they give updates on a few hobby-related stories, including the removal of Blake’s Breaks from Whatnot and the Lorcana early release at Gen Con (39:56). Finally, they discuss this week’s new releases and answer your mailbag questions (54:33). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Paul LeskoAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices