

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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Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 3min
A History Lesson of the Hobby. Plus, Fanatics and Topps Going Forward.
Mike and Jesse kick things off by explaining why 2015-19 was the golden age of collecting (01:26). They discuss the effect that Fanatics and Topps will have on the hobby (25:12). Later, they talk about how the Zach Wilson-Trevor Lawrence matchup will affect the market (35:35), then open up virtual packs of Panini NFT (38:56). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (45:38).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 11min
Week 15 NFL Recap, Jokić Pricing, and Mailbag
Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about this weekend’s NFL action (1:08). After that, they move to the NBA to discuss Nikola Jokić’s season so far and why his cards are undervalued (24:05). Later, they talk about some new releases (35:53) before answering your mailbag questions (49:32).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 19min
2022 QB Price Comparison and Consigning Talk With Zach Polen
Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about some of their recent buys (3:07). After that, they do a 2022 QB price comparison (18:51), before being joined by Zach Polen from PC Sports Cards for some consigning talk (28:01). Later, they get into the Fanatics news (44:29) and finish up by answering your mailbag questions (52:51).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Zach PolenAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 16min
NFL Playoffs Speculation and World Cup Check-in With Jason Flynn
Mike and Jesse start with some NFL playoffs speculation, discussing how potential playoff matchups could impact the card market (6:26). After that, they are joined by Jason Flynn from Soccer Cards United to talk about the World Cup semifinals and how the tournament has impacted the market so far (28:39). Later, they get into some new releases, including 2020-21 Panini Contenders Optic Basketball, 2022 Topps Chrome Black Baseball, and 2022 Topps Triple Threads Baseball (40:48). They finish up the pod by answering your mailbag questions (52:41).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Jason FlynnAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 11min
NFL Headlines, Aaron Judge Staying in New York, and Wax Update With Doug Caskey
Mike and Jesse start by discussing some NFL headlines and their impact on the hobby (5:38). They bring up Desmond Ridder starting in Atlanta, the 2022 draft class, and Brock Purdy vs. Tom Brady. Afterward, they talk Aaron Judge staying with the Yankees (17:30). Later they're joined by Doug Caskey from Mojo Breaks to talk about some recent wax (25:18). Then they finish the pod by answering your mailbag questions (47:20).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Doug CaskeyAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 9min
Baseball Hall of Fame Vote, Plus NFL and NBA Pricing Update
Mike and Jesse start by discussing Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Curt Schilling missing out on the Hall of Fame (1:12). Then, they talk about Brock Purdy and Mike White’s card prices following the Week 13 NFL action (11:35). They also discuss whether Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson are good buys right now (20:45). Later, they get into some new product releases (0:00), before finishing up with a mailbag (39:48).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
StarStock News, Vintage Report, and Mailbag
Mike and Jesse start by discussing the latest StarStock news (1:48). Then, they go through a basketball vintage report (6:04) before discussing this week's new releases (29:59). Later, they answer some of your mailbag questions (45:22).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 12min
Week 12 NFL Check-In, Plus Jason Flynn on World Cup Performers and Mailbag
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing Mike’s stance that breakers are a vital component to the hobby (01:06). Then, they go over some of the top performers in Week 12 of the NFL, including Christian Watson and Josh Jacobs (12:48). After, Jason Flynn from Soccer Cards United joins to discuss everything that’s gone on in the World Cup, and whose cards have risen in stock during the tournament (28:25). After that, Asher and Andrew from the 'Double A Podcast' join from Bleecker Trading in New York to discuss their Kids’ Trade Night event this weekend (54:14). Finally, they end the episode with your mailbag questions (59:25).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 14min
2022 Bowman Chrome Release! Plus, Aram Leighton and Eric Whiteback Talk MLB Prospects and Backyard Breaks.
Mike and Jesse begin by discussing Topps’s new buyback program and the release of 2022 Bowman Chrome (01:59). They bring on Aram Leighton to discuss some of the hyped-up prospects in this year’s Bowman Chrome, including Jackson Merrill and Roderick Arias (12:31). Then, Eric “The Collectibles Guru” joins the show to discuss the state of the market and Backyard Breaks controversies (39:26).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2022 • 47min
Week 11 NFL Check-In, and Which Rookie Cards Have Upside? Plus, Mailbag.
Mike and Jesse start the pod by tempering fears that the card market will tank (01:40). Then, they react to Week 11 of the NFL season, and how the pricing for players like Justin Jefferson, Daniel Jones, and Christian Watson has been affected (07:10). Jesse then asks Mike which NFL rookie cards have upside or are at risk of being oversold (20:39). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (29:33).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices