

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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Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 28min
NFL Playoff Narratives and NBA Talk With Chris McGill
Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about some NFL playoff narratives and their potential impact on the hobby (6:21). Then, they are joined by Chris McGill to talk about some of the new features on Card Ladder (24:14), and discuss the first NBA All-Star voting returns (31:01). Later, they discuss Fanatics selling their stake in Candy Digital, as well as some other news and new releases (1:02:10). Then, they finish by answering some of your mailbag questions (1:14:37).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Chris McGillAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 30min
Bowman Chrome and Prospect Talk With Aram Leighton, New Releases, and Mailbag
Mike and Jesse open the pod off with a quick sports card etiquette lesson (06:03). Then, they are joined by Aram Leighton from 'Just Baseball' to review the market on Bowman Chrome and Draft a few weeks after their releases (08:09). Afterward, they discuss the NBA and Donovan Mitchell’s market after his 71-point performance (38:06). On top of that, they go over the 2022 vintage report (43:13), new releases (46:17), and the celebrity card market (59:37). Also, Jesse tests Mike’s knowledge of sports nicknames (64:25). Finally, they end the show with your mailbag questions (69:57).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2022 • 57min
2022 Year-End Review of the Card Market, Favorite Moments, and 2023 Predictions
Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the biggest stories from the hobby in 2022 (01:08). They talk about Fanatics acquiring Topps, the comeback of old products, and players who made the largest impact on the market. They also touch on some of their favorite moments and past takes from the show, then see where they were right or wrong. Finally, they give a few predictions for the hobby in 2023 (44:08).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 1min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 9min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 17min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 14min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 9min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 7min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 1min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices