Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse start this week off with some Fanatics updates including a chat about Fanatics events, the company’s potential to buy card shows, and card safety (0:00). Then, Rich Layton of Layton Sports Cards joins to discuss his controversial ESPN article (29:00), Fanatics Live, and much more. Later on, they wrap with some listener mailbag!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Rich LaytonProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are in Seattle for the MLB All-Star Game, so for this pod they’re live from Flatstick Pub! They start by talking about Victor Wembanyama and how his card market is reacting to his Summer League play (7:18). Then, they discuss 2023 Topps Finest prices (13:58) before being joined by Tennessee Smokies outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to talk about his young career in the minor leagues and how players view the hobby (22:48). Later, they talk new releases and answer a few mailbag questions (37:14).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Pete Crow-ArmstrongAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start with a MLB market update. They discuss whether Mike Trout is overrated, and whether Ronald Acuña Jr. is underrated (2:03). They also talk about influencers in the hobby, and the future of breaking (27:01). Later, they answer some of your mailbag questions (49:57).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse discuss the best Damian Lillard trade destinations for his hobby value (1:23). Then, they check in on Disney Lorcana presale prices and talk about the finding of the "One Ring" Magic card (19:57). Later, Nate Burns from Grand Slam Collectibles joins the show to talk about being a successful card shop owner and his NIL deal with Will Levis (29:47). Finally, they talk about new releases and answer some of your mailbag questions (1:04:04).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Nate BurnsAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by checking in on their Victor Wembanyama card price predictions (3:10). Then, another update on the Fanatics card shop rules (13:04) and discussion of ESPN’s recent article about box breaking (5:04). They also talk about the details of the 2023 Topps MVP buyback (19:50). Later, they are joined by Matt Mcguckin from Dappz Sports to talk about content creation in the hobby (24:40).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Matt McGuckinAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start with an update on last week’s Fanatics story (2:24) and Mike gets into a rant about Nashcards’s recent social media post (22:31). Then, they discuss cards and wax from the ’90s that have sold well in June (28:46). Later, they talk about new product releases (46:12) and answer some of your mailbag questions (55:46).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by briefly talking about the Porzingis trade (2:00), before discussing Fanatics’ latest announcement and what it means for local card shops (6:44). Then, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show for a market update and a game (23:47). Lastly, they answer some of your mailbag questions (49:18).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Chris McGillAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse discuss the National Sports Collectors Convention and whether it's worth going to, or if it’s become overrated (1:19). Then, they talk about the future of small breakers in light of eBay’s new policies (16:53). They also give an update on some of the major bounties out there (27:36), and answer your mailbag questions (37:47).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse discuss Nikola Jokic card prices and if he really is undervalued compared to other great big men (8:40). Then, they talk about the Panini break-in and the new information about what was stolen (26:29). Later, they are joined by the host of the ‘King of Collectibles’ docuseries, Alex Giaimo, to talk about her career and hobby journey (29:31). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (52:55).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Alex GiaimoAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse listen to clips from a few of their earliest episodes and hear some of their best and worst card market takes and advice (4:31). Later, they talk about new product releases (31:13) and hear some of your bad buy/sell stories (44:14).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices