
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
Inside the World of Hobby Shop Ownership With Jason Shepherd
Jesse welcomes Jason Shepherd, owner of Shep’s Cards and Collectibles, for an in-depth discussion on market trends, the evolving landscape of the card industry, his personal journey into the world of collecting, and the challenges of starting and running a card shop.Host: Jesse GibsonGuest: Jason ShepherdProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 15min
Why the Power of Nostalgia in Card Collecting Matters With Clay Routledge
Jesse hosts a solo show, updating listeners on the Ohtani 50/50 ball selling price, the influence of Freddie Freeman’s World Series success, and new card releases (1:00). Later, Clay Routledge discusses the pandemic's role in the resurgence of nostalgia, the significance of community in collecting, and the economic implications of nostalgia (13:50).Host: Jesse GibsonGuest: Clay RoutledgeProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 23min
How Do I Sell My Cards? Plus, World Series Win for the Hobby With Papa Gio
Mike and Jesse begin the show with a mailbag question on how to actually sell your sports cards (03:13). Then, they talk about the Dodgers-Yankees World Series, which player’s cards are going to rise (20:34), and who they think is going to win the series (33:16). They discuss the newer WNBA cards and the league’s growing relevance (36:18) before briefly talking about their upcoming breaks (49:40). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (55:43).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Papa GioProducer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 37min
‘SCN’ Suspended?! Major NFL Moves. Plus, a Market Update With Chris McGill!
Mike and Jesse start off by airing their frustrations about the ‘SCN’ Facebook group's suspension (01:20). Then, they hit on the hobby implications from the Davante Adams and Amari Cooper trades and discuss players whose cards might be on the rise, including Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, and Jared Goff (05:53). Afterward, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show to give a market update on the NFL, NBA, MLB, and more (31:25)! Finally, they end with new releases (74:19) and your mailbag questions (82:40).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Chris McGillProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 31min
Steve Perrault Returns! Impulse Purchase Mistakes and World Series Predictions.
Steve Perrault joins Mike and Jesse to break down more MLB postseason highlights. They talk about Shohei Ohtani's incredible impact compared to stars like Mookie Betts and whether it's worth investing in player cards beyond Ohtani (27:00). They also discuss their predictions for potential Hall of Fame candidates and share who they believe will make it to the World Series (37:00). Later, they examine if and how World Series victories affect card valuations (40:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Steve PerraultProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 7min
MLB Updates and Hobby Hot Topics
This week, the dynamic duo is back in action! Jesse and Mike dive into the latest MLB postseason results, exploring the market value of players like Shohei Ohtani and sharing investment strategies in light of recent games (0:00). Later on, they tackle the Whatnot scam, the continued rise of Caitlin Clark, and your mailbag questions (22:40).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024 • 48min
MLB Postseason, Topps Cosmic and Sterling, and Fanatics News
In this episode, Mike takes the reins to dive deep into the MLB postseason. He kicks things off by exploring what the playoffs mean for the sports card hobby and shares some thoughts on the Ohtani 50/50 ball (0:00). Next, Mike breaks down the upcoming releases of Topps Cosmic and Sterling (14:30). Finally, he wraps up by discussing Fanatics’ exciting expansion into the U.K. and answers some of your mailbag questions (25:50).Host: Mike GioseffiProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
Buy, Sell, Hold: NFL Edition, New Releases, and Happy Jon
This week, Jesse and Mike dive into NFL buy, sell, and hold strategies based on fantasy rankings—excluding QBs. They discuss players such as Justin Jefferson, Saquon Barkley, and CeeDee Lamb (8:40). Mike takes a fun ‘Lethal Weapon’ detour before they explore this week's new releases (35:13). Later, Jon Hardin joins for a quick chat about his top player picks and the latest in ripping football (43:40).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Jon HardinProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 28min
MLB Rookie Comparison, Jesse’s Market Prediction Follow-up, and Papa Gio Returns
The trio is back! Mike, Jesse, and Papa Gio dive into the current landscape of rookie players in baseball and explore their card values (0:00). Next, they pick up from last episode's discussion and examine the impact of sports gambling on the hobby, as well as what it means for collectors (38:00). Finally, they close out the episode, as always, by answering your mailbag questions (51:20).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Papa GioProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 16min
The World’s Largest Personal Sports Card Collection With Tim Banazek. Plus: Is the Hobby OVER the WNBA? And Major Sapphire Releases!
Jesse and Mike recap Papa Gio’s appearance and talk about all things NFL (0:00). Then, Mike shares some hot takes on the growing popularity of the WNBA (25:13). Later, Tim Banazek from ABC Collectiblez joins the show to share insights about his impressive card collection, worth over $20 million, as well as his future plans to display the collection and the cards that excite him the most (31:20)Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Tim BanazekProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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