

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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Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 20min
Backyard Breaks Drama, NFL and MLB Price Check, and Mailbag
Mike and Jesse begin this week by addressing the Backyard Breaks situation that has blown up on social media (4:00). Then, they review NFL card prices to see who is rising and falling (19:00), before picking one player on the remaining MLB teams who is “investable” (34:00). Finally, they preview upcoming releases (50:00) and close the show by answering your mailbag questions (64:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2022 • 50min
State of the Market, NFL and MLB Check-In, and Mailbag
This week, Mike and Jesse discuss the state of the market and explain why patience is key right now (2:00). Then, they discuss some surprises in the NFL, including the red-hot NFC East (10:00), before previewing the MLB division series (14:00). Finally, they share an update on their collaboration with Sorare and answer your mailbag questions (23:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2022 • 57min
The Influencer of the Year Award, Industry Summit Recap, and Nick Swisher on Every Kid Sports and More
Mike and Jesse start things off by discussing their Influencer of the Year award win at the Industry Summit in Las Vegas and some of the breaking news happening in and around the hobby circles. They are then joined by former pro baseball great Nick Swisher to talk about the Every Kid Sports charity program, his connection to baseball card collecting, and his current feelings about MLB.(24:14) They end the pod by answering some of your mailbag questions.(43:19)Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Nick SwisherAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2022 • 34min
Industry Summit Thoughts, NFL Roundup, and Sorare Giveaway
Mike and Jesse record from Vegas at the Industry Summit and share their thoughts and experiences from the event thus far (1:00). Then, they review the week that was in the NFL (15:00) and share an exciting new contest they’re running in collaboration with Sorare (22:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 10min
When to Sell Volatile Cards, NBA Preseason Buys, and Mailbag
Mike and Jesse are joined today by Josh Cohen from PC Sports Cards to share their opinions on when to sell hot cards (5:00). Then, they discuss their NBA preseason plan (25:00) before peppering Josh with some mailbag questions (36:00). Finally, Mike and Jesse touch on the Leaf Metal Soccer drama (52:00) and answer more mailbag questions (58:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Josh CohenAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 11min
NFL Review, MLB Home Run Records, and Mailbag
Mike and Jesse begin by looking at the best young players in the NFL following Week 3 and see how their price has moved this season (4:00). Then, they discuss Albert Pujols hitting his 700th home run and Aaron Judge’s pursuit of 61 (22:00) before looking ahead to upcoming releases (27:00). Finally, a quick look at the market as a whole (37:00) and they close with a mailbag (54:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2022 • 1h 13min
Topps Chrome Statement, Aaron Judge’s Historic Year, and Danny Heifetz on Fantasy Football
Mike and Jesse kick things off by reading Topps' statement regarding the manufacturing issues in its 2022 baseball product and discussing what they mean for consumers (7:00). Then, they talk about Aaron Judge’s monster season (19:00) and compare Trey Lance cards to Peyton Manning cards (21:00). Next, they answer your mailbag questions (31:00) and welcome in The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz to discuss the intersection of fantasy football and cards (49:00) and share his thoughts on underrated players (53:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Danny HeifetzAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2022 • 1h 6min
Topps Chrome Update, Ripping 2022 Gold Standard Football, and Mike Giardi on QB Pricing
Mike and Jesse start with Topps Chrome Update and address the missing star rookies (4:00). Then, they welcome in Mike Giardi from NFL Network to discuss QB card pricing (11:00), before running through some release week news including a world premiere rip of 2022 Gold Standard Football (44:00). Finally, they close the show by answering your mailbag questions (53:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Mike GiardiAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2022 • 56min
NFL Price Check, Release Week News, and Mailbag
This week, Mike and Jesse kick things off by discussing Justin Herbert's and Patrick Mahomes's price movement following Week 1 (4:00). Then, they address the rumor that Fanatics will be purchasing Panini (6:00) and preview a massive release week (15:00). Finally, they do a deeper dive in NFL price movement (26:00) and close the show with a mailbag (36:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 12min
NFL Week 1 Overreactions, the Birth of Sports Boy, and Mailbag
Mike and Jesse begin the show by discussing NFL overreactions following Week 1 and seeing how they are affecting card value (7:00). Then, they recap their time at a card show this past weekend (24:00) and Jesse reveals Sports Boy’s origin story (36:00). Finally, they rip some NFT packs to give away (44:00) and close the show with a mailbag (54:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices