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Sports Cards Nonsense

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Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 21min

Everything You Need to Know About Soccer Cards, Plus an NBA Finals Check-in

On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense’, Mike and Jesse discuss the dramatic Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals between the Bucks and Suns and whether or not there are any card-market implications based on the result of the game. They are then joined by Jason Flynn of the ‘Soccer Cards United’ podcast to discuss the basics of the soccer card market (16:32). They talk about the recent Euro 2020 tournament, the Ronaldo vs. Messi GOAT debate, and which cards Jason is buying. Then they answer some mailbag questions related to soccer. Jesse runs through some news stories in the card world to close the show.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Jason FlynnProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 14min

MLB Prospect Cards to Watch for, a Quick NBA Finals Update, and Mailbag Questions

On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense’, Mike and Jesse start off by giving a quick update on the ongoing NBA Finals after three games and explain why not much has changed in terms of the card market for the Bucks and Suns players. They run through several MLB stories beginning with the 2021 Futures Game and what it means for the card values of some of the young prospects who played in the game. Then they discuss some injury news regarding Eloy Jiménez and Ronald Acuña Jr. and talk about the 2021 MLB draft and Jack Leiter being taken second overall by the Texas Rangers. They briefly touch on Novak Djokovic winning Wimbledon for his 20th Grand Slam win and discuss his card value before ending the show with some mailbag questions.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 8, 2021 • 59min

Why Vintage Football Cards May Rise in Value, Plus PSA Grading Updates and Mailbag Questions

On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike and Jesse briefly discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals and why not much has changed from a card value perspective for the top players on the Bucks and Suns. They then run through a list of vintage football legends from the ’60s and ’70s whose cards they feel are undervalued and may rise heading into the next NFL season. Then, Jesse runs through some news in the card world, including a general update on PSA’s grading numbers and how they are running through their backlog. Finally, they close the show with some mailbag questions.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 6, 2021 • 50min

Best MLB Buys Before the All-Star Break, NBA Finals Preview, and Mailbag Questions 

On this vacation edition of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike hops on for a solo episode to talk about his favorite MLB buys in terms of prospects and potential bounce-back candidates ahead of the All-Star break, as well as why he feels MLB has a chance to dominate the market with the NBA season winding down. Then Mike briefly breaks down the NBA Finals from a card-hobby perspective before bringing on Indy the intern (a.k.a. Max) for a long mailbag segment to close the show.Host: Mike GioseffiProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 14min

What Would a Ring Mean for Chris Paul’s Card Value?

On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike and Jesse discuss Chris Paul’s legacy and his place among the all-time-great NBA players after the Phoenix Suns advanced to the NBA Finals, as well as what a ring would do for Paul’s long-term card values. Next, they share their thoughts on some key mergers in the card industry before discussing what the recent reopening of PSA means for the card hobby. Finally, they close the show with some mailbag questions.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 28, 2021 • 1h 16min

Top MLB Cards to Watch for, Wander Franco’s Debut, NBA Updates, and Mailbag Questions

On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike and Jesse run through top MLB teams including the Giants, Red Sox, White Sox, and Astros, as they list the best players from each team and share whether they think their rookie card values make them a worthwhile buy. Next they talk about how Wander Franco’s card value has fluctuated since his MLB debut and what that says about the prospect card market at large, before moving on to the NBA playoffs. They then close the show with some mailbag questions.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 17min

Best Card Buys for Each Remaining NBA Playoff Team, Plus Mailbag Questions

On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike and Jesse run through the remaining four teams in the NBA playoffs and look at the card values of each of their top players, including Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker, and Paul George. They then list some other players to keep an eye on as the playoffs wind down before talking about the card prices for Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid after the 76ers’ series loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Next, Mike shares some thoughts from the interview with Nat Turner on the previous episode and what he liked and didn’t like about what Nat had to say about PSA grading. Finally, the guys close the show with some mailbag questions.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 17min

Nat Turner on the PSA Grading Process and the Future of the Card Hobby

Mike and Jesse start off by running through some NBA players who have seen significant increases in card value, including Devin Booker, Kevin Huerter, and Terance Mann. They then share why they think Trae Young’s values haven’t seen a spike after the Hawks’ upset victory over the Sixers. Next they run through some baseball news, including the highly anticipated major league call-up of Wander Franco and why now is probably the best time to sell Franco’s cards. Then, to close the show they are joined by Nat Turner (40:37), executive chairman of Collectors Universe, to talk about how PSA is looking to handle the sizable backlog of cards without sacrificing the quality of their grading, PSA’s intentions to expand, and also Nat’s thoughts on the card market currently and how PSA and the card companies can ensure a healthier future for the industry.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Nat TurnerProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 15min

What the Stock Market Means for the Sports Cards Market, Plus Mailbag Questions

On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike and Jesse start the show off running through some news in the sports cards world including how card companies like Topps are doing in the stock market and what that might mean for the sports cards industry at large. Next they run through a recently published list of athletes who have seen the biggest increase in their cards sold throughout 2021 and they discuss why so many baseball players rank highly on the list. Then they preview the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago and talk about if there will be good opportunities for buying cards at the convention. Finally, they close the show with some mailbag questions.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 11min

The Card Bubble, NBA Playoff Buys and a Mega Mailbag

On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike and Jesse run through some news from the NBA playoffs, including Chris Paul’s Suns sweeping the Nuggets and Kyrie Irving’s injury during the Nets-Bucks Game 4. Then they discuss a recent report from Card Ladder on the state of base card prices in the card market today. Next they run through a list of baseball players and cards worth keeping an eye on before ending the show with mailbag questions.Hosts: Mike Gioseffi, Jesse GibsonProducer: Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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