Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse are joined by Retail King to discuss their big Whatnot scandal (0:40). Then, the guys talk about some of the most undervalued legends in the hobby (21:16). Later, Jason and Enzo from ‘Soccer Cards United’ join the pod to talk a little F1 and answer some questions about the soccer card market (33:39). They close by talking new releases and answering your mailbag questions (51:27).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Retail King, Jason Flynn, and Enzo PatriarcaAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by discussing the current positive trends surrounding the hobby and if it could be headed for another crash (4:43). Then, they talk about the WBC’s impact on the market, especially when it comes to Shohei Ohtani (16:50). Later, they are joined by interns, Max Egenolf and Denton Pfeuffer, to talk about their perspective on the hobby (27:52). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (52:42).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Max Egenolf and Denton PfeufferAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse discuss the players whose card values have increased and decreased the most from the start of the season to now (07:08). After, Cage Lawyer, cohost of the 'Lukas, Tigers, and Brons' podcast, joins the show to discuss his recent comments about Fanatics (21:00). They end with new releases and your mailbag questions (53:12).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Cage LawyerProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start by recapping the Prizm Football release week (10:40), then get into the baseball market and give a little NBA update (18:39). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (36:56).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about controversy revolving around card marketplace ALT and reportedly altering valuations (02:22). Then, Kyle Rino from Monster Breaks joins the show to talk about his time in the hobby, the impact Fanatics will have on the live-selling market, and the future of breaking (13:31). After, they discuss new releases (41:38) and answer your mailbag questions (45:35).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod with a quick Bowman’s Best review (3:26) before discussing Kyrie Irving and Aaron Rodgers card prices (9:43). Then, they do another edition of Straight Facts, Homie and break down some big stories in the hobby (15:06). Later, they are joined by Ryan Nolan, author of ‘Spotting Fakes: Examining the Top 50 Fake Sports Cards’ to talk about how to avoid buying fake cards (26:18). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (46:52).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Ryan NolanAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing why they believe wax is in a good spot for the hobby (04:00). Then, they discuss recent criticisms from hobbyists directed toward Fanatics (15:01). After, they discuss Ja Morant stepping away from the Grizzlies after brandishing a gun at a club (37:45) and NFL news around the league (43:25). Finally, they end by talking about new releases (44:22) and answering your mailbag questions (59:09).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod off by giving their impressions of the Topps Industry Conference (01:57). Then, the founder of Sports Cards Investor, Geoff Wilson, joins the conversation to discuss some of the announcements made at the event (10:49). Afterward they talk about new releases (41:25), then Jesse offers some advice for people who want to get into Pokémon cards as an investment (44:55). Finally, they end by answering your mailbag questions (61:37).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Geoff WilsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse starts the pod by discussing if bounties are good or bad for the hobby. Then, his wife, Samantha, joins the show to discuss her outside perspective on the hobby (6:00). Later, Jesse is joined by Josh Cohen from PC Sportscards to talk a little bit about the NBA and discuss cards that have been selling recently (14:41). Finally, Jason Flynn from Soccer Cards United comes on to tell Jesse and Josh all about the F1 card market (34:32).Host: Jesse GibsonGuests: Samantha Gibson, Josh Cohen, and Jason FlynnAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by the president of the trading card division of Fanatics Collectables, David Leiner. They talk about Topps Series 1, growth of the hobby, digital collectables, and recent quality-control issues (15:25). Later, they open some Panini NFT packs (58:57) and answer your mailbag questions (69:51).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: David LeinerAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices