Sports Cards Nonsense

Jesse and Mike begin the podcast by discussing their thoughts on the GaryVee interview from Tuesday. Then, they welcome Gordy Bonker, a cards content creator, who discusses leaving a financial career behind to go full time in selling vintage baseball cards. He also talks about the current trends in the vintage card market and the role of TikTok in connecting with younger audiences before he and the guys have a candid discussion about what it takes to make it in this business. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Gordy BonkerProducers: Ben Cruz and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Vaynerchuk (GaryVee on social media) joins Jesse and Mike IN STUDIO to discuss a number of topics, like the evolution of VeeFriends since launching the series in 2021, how the hobby fan base has responded to him after his recent Topps partnership, the tough part about having a voice in the card market space, how he’s creating demand for VeeFriends products, and his big ambitions for VeeFriends. Plus, the guys ask Gary about what motivates him and how he maintains such enthusiasm for the hobby while running all of his other businesses. He also assesses the state of the card industry, and he tells the guys one thing he’d like to change about the hobby. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiGuest: Gary VaynerchukProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse begin the show by discussing a new partnership between Complex and Fanatics, whether Pete Rose will make it into Cooperstown, and the possibility that NFL players will participate in flag football in the Olympics soon. Then, fan of the show Abram King of Sports Illustrated talks about his transition from full-time teaching into the hobby, the rise of UFC and WWE cards, and more (22:28). Plus, how many Dick's Sporting Goods stores are there in the U.S.? Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiGuest: Abram KingProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse begin the show with some bad news. Then, before disappearing from the show, Troy makes Jesse and Mike revisit their old beef. After that, the guys discuss GaryVee’s influence in the card market, upcoming NFL products, and their experience last Thursday doing a live event for charity. Plus, some mailbag. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the big lawsuit Alt filed against PWCC. They’re then joined by collectible content creator Adam Gray to discuss the state of the NBA playoffs and debate how Steph Curry’s performance in them will affect his overall card value (8:14). Next, friend of the show Tory Hermens joins the fold with new information on the latest Bowman moves and another game for the guys (39:15). Finally, they end the pod by answering some of your mailbag questions (1:00:58). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Adam Gray and Tory HermensProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse and Mike begin the show by talking about their biggest learnings from the Topps Conference in Atlanta. After that, they talk about the incoming NBA rookie draft class, the popularity of UFC and WWE cards, marketing strategies to grow the hobby, and the growth of cards outside of sports (16:00). Plus, they talk about some of the comments they received about their GaryVee interview before closing out the episode with some mailbag questions (01:07:20). Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Vaynerchuk, a dynamic entrepreneur and social media sensation, shares his passion for card collecting and insights into his latest Topps project. He discusses the evolution of VeeFriends and highlights the rising trends in the sports card market. The conversation dives into collector community dynamics, examining what attracts new enthusiasts, including gender representation. Gary also touches on marketing strategies and the international interest in collectible cards. It's a deep dive into how the hobby is transforming in exciting ways!

In this lively discussion, Josh Johnson, owner of Card Ladder and a prominent figure in the card community, shares insights into the dynamic card market and its recent surge in popularity. He discusses the influence of tariffs on the industry's growth and predicts NBA title outcomes. The hosts engage in a playful guessing game about iconic cards across generations, blending nostalgia with humor, all while reflecting on the billion-dollar potential of card collecting and the exciting atmosphere surrounding upcoming live shows.

Mike and Jesse begin by letting Troy explain why his love life is to blame for the problem with last Thursday’s episode (00:00). Then, the guys throw out all the different ways you can collect within the hobby (12:07). After that, friend of the show Tory Hermens challenges the guys with another game (30:08)! And to close out the program, the guys take a look at the latest happenings in the NBA card market (51:57).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Tory HermensProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jesse begin the show by recapping yesterday’s break before discussing the influencer scene in the card market. Then, content creator Adam Gray joins the boys to discuss the NBA playoffs! They get into Stephen Curry’s place among the all-time greats, how Giannis Antetokounmpo has (somehow) been forgotten, the effects of sports betting on NBA viewership, and much more. The guys close it out with some mailbag questions.Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiGuest: Adam GrayProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices