

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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May 25, 2023 • 1h 8min
How Would a Championship Impact Jokic Pricing? Plus, an Interview With Comedian Aaron Weber.
Mike and Jesse start by talking about the role of influencers in the hobby (3:46). Then, they discuss Nikola Jokic’s card prices and how it could change if he wins a championship (18:13). Later, they are joined by comedian Aaron Weber to talk about his career and his relationship with sports cards (21:44).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Aaron WeberAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 2023 • 1h 14min
Breaking Fanatics News, Hobby Exclusivity Deals, and Talking Singles With Josh Cohen
Mike and Jesse start the pod with some breaking news about Fanatics acquiring PWCC (0:31). Then, they talk about the conference finals in the NBA (4:33) before discussing the rumored exclusivity deals for a few NFL rookie quarterbacks, and whether that would be good or bad for the hobby (13:25). Later, Josh Cohen from PC Sportscards joins to talk about the card market (28:24). They wrap up the show by talking about some new releases and answering your mailbag questions (1:01:44)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Josh CohenAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2023 • 1h 9min
Victor Wembanyama’s First Signed Topps Card, Non-Sports Cards Update, and a Deeper Look at Autographs With Matt Powers
Jesse is joined by Tylor Hernandez to talk about Victor Wembanyama’s first signed Topps card (5:22). Plus, they talk about the non-sports cards market with an update on Disney’s Lorcana and a look at some celebrity cards (14:09). Later, Matt Powers from Powers Sports Memorabilia joins the show for a deeper look at autographs in the hobby (34:44).Host: Jesse GibsonGuests: Matt Powers and Tylor HernandezAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2023 • 56min
Hobby Impact of the Celtics' Win Over the Sixers and Baseball Prospects With Jonathan Mayo
Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the Celtics' win over the Sixers and what it means for the card market (2:44). Then they talk about new product releases (19:55) before Jonathan Mayo from MLB Pipeline joins to discuss some prospects and his upcoming book, ‘Smart, Wrong, and Lucky: The Origin Stories of Baseball’s Unexpected Stars’ (26:37). They finish up by answering your mailbag questions (47:08)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Jonathan MayoAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 2023 • 1h 8min
Draft Kings Is Getting Into Box Breaking, Plus an NBA Market Update With Chris McGill
Mike and Jesse start the pod with a giveaway (6:56). Then, they discuss Draft Kings getting into box breaking and what it means for the hobby (9:51). Later, they are joined by Chris McGill from Card Ladder for an NBA market update (16:45). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:05).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Chris McGillAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 1h 12min
Western Conference Hobby Dream. Plus, Rob Veres With a Different Hobby Take.
Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the big change coming to 2023 baseball product (3:26). Then, they talk about the NBA playoffs and why every potential outcome in the West is good for the hobby (15:26). Later, Rob Veres of Burbank Sportscards joins the show to give his unique take on the hobby as a card shop owner (26:29).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Rob VeresAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2023 • 1h 38min
Confronting Former NFL Player Evan Mathis About the Hidden World of Sports Cards Trimming
Mike and Jesse are joined by former NFL player Evan Mathis to discuss his controversial views on card trimming (20:38). Later, they go through some other big news in the card world from PWCC layoffs to Beckett’s new CEO (1:10:21). They finish up the pod by answering your mailbag questions (1:18:04).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Evan MathisAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 24min
Leaf Trading Card Update and Jimmy Butler Card Prices
Mike and Jesse start by following up on some big hobby-related stories and talking about Jimmy Butler’s card prices (2:19). Then, they are joined by Dan and Doug from Mojobreak to talk about their experience breaking Bowman (15:51). Later, they talk to Steve Greenberg from Greenie Sports Cards about the state of card shows (45:47). And they finish up by talking a bit about the NBA playoffs and answering your mailbag questions (53:36).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Dan Anderson, Doug Caskey, and Steve GreenbergAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 20min
Bleacher Breaks and Whatnot Scandal. Plus, Kyle Rino on the New Bowman Release and Chris Vernon on the NBA Playoffs.
Mike and Jesse discuss the big Bleacher Breaks scandal and the way that Whatnot responded to it (1:08). Then, Kyle Rino from Monster Breaks joins the pod to talk about the new Bowman release (17:44). Later, Chris Vernon comes on to talk about the NBA playoffs (51:41). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (68:38).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Kyle Rino and Chris VernonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 21min
2023 Bowman Baseball Preview and NBA Playoffs Talk With Tyler Tarver. Plus, Disney Lorcana!
Mike and Jesse discuss 2023 Bowman Baseball ahead of next week’s release (3:04). Then, they are joined by Tyler Tarver to talk about how the card market is changing and talk a little NBA playoffs (24:47). Later, they discuss the hype around Disney Lorcana (47:10), and they answer your mailbag questions (1:05:56).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Tyler TarverAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices