

Sports Cards Nonsense
Sports Cards Nonsense
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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Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 8min
The People’s Episode! Plus, a Wander Franco Update and Zach Polen from PC Sportscards.
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
Wander Franco Placed on Restricted List, NFL Preseason Overreactions, and Jay From Mojo Sports
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 14min
NFL Hype vs. Performance, the In-Person Autograph Market, Plus a Whole Lotta Nonsense!
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 17min
The Lawsuit Wars Begin: Fanatics Is Countersuing Panini. Breaking Down What It All Means With Paul Lesko.
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 16min
Panini Is Suing Fanatics. Plus, Blake’s Breaks Scam Update and Pickups From the National.
Mike and Jesse start the pod with some breaking news: Panini is suing Fanatics. They talk about what it means and what’s next (0:19). Then, they chat with Gary Vee about VeeFriends and the state of the hobby in an interview from the National (13:11). After that, they talk about some of their pickups from the National (27:26). Later, they give an update on the Blake’s Breaks scam story (50:05) before finally answering your mailbag questions (1:00:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Gary VeeAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 15min
The National Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Plus, Another Hobby Scam?
Mike and Jesse are back from the National. They discuss the things they liked and didn’t like about the show and the weekend in Chicago (3:37). Then, they talk about the Blake’s Breaks pack-swapping scandal and Blake Martinez’s apology (32:32). Finally, they answer some of your mailbag questions (47:56).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023 • 40min
Live From the National With Fanatics Live CEO Nick Bell!
Mike and Jesse are live at the National! They start the pod by giving their impressions of the convention and sellers (00:39). Then, Fanatics Live CEO Nick Bell joins the show to discuss the recent launch of Fanatics Live and what he thinks differentiates the app from other competing selling platforms (09:23). After, they discuss the latest news around the hobby and answer your mailbag questions (25:21).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Nick BellProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 30min
Best Topps Chrome Release and Prospect Talk With Aram Leighton. Plus, National Trade Night Follow-Up.
Mike and Jesse start the pod by reviewing the checklist for 2023 Topps Chrome (03:49) before being joined by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball to discuss the biggest chases and under-the-radar prospects to look out for (13:23). Then, they revisit last week’s conversation regarding National’s trade night restrictions, and provide new updates (47:09). After, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (71:32).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Aram LeightonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 10min
The National's Controversial Trade Night Restrictions. Plus, Market Update With Chris McGill.
Mike and Jesse start the pod discussing the National’s recent restrictions placed for trade night and what they mean (03:27). Then, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show for a market update in the form of a game (24:44). Later, they delve into the mailbag and answer your questions (51:03).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 18min
What Is the Biggest Influence on Card Pricing? Plus, Previewing the National and Discussing Mike’s Favorite Product of the Year.
Mike and Jesse start the pod by previewing the National. They talk about what to expect and buying and selling strategies (2:59). Then, they talk about 2023 Topps Finest and why it is Mike’s favorite breaking product of the year (32:01). Later, they discuss some new releases and answer your mailbag questions (57:25).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices