Sports Cards Nonsense

In a very special episode of 'Sports Cards Nonsense,' Jesse and Mike welcome the one and only Papa Gio! They discuss the $8,000 Topps Mercury Wemby Box (3:15) and dive into the Jackson Merrill rookie card controversy (16:00). Later on, Papa Gio and Mike face off in a fun father-son sports quiz (21:15).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Papa GioProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse kick off today's episode by recapping their recent rip night event (0:00) and diving into the latest trends in the football card market. Later on, Mark Gronek of Mark’s Card Shop joins and shares his journey of launching a card shop, navigating the challenges of working without allocation, and fostering a card community in Downers Grove, Illinois (38:20).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Mark GronekProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse kick off the show with breaking news: Topps has significantly expanded its Disney partnership to include Pixar, Marvel, and 'Star Wars' card rights. They break down how this move will reshape the card industry and address the troubling rise in theft within the card community (3:00). Later, they welcome Nick Andrews, also known as the Boston Card Hunter, to talk about the pros and cons of using CT scans in card collecting and the ethical issues it presents (18:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Nick AndrewsProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi to recap a wild Week 1 in the NFL (04:24). They go through the rough first week for the rookies, such as Marvin Harrison Jr., and the quarterbacks whose cards are rising or falling in value. After, Mike provides info on the Topps Hobby Rip Night event being held in Nashville this weekend (34:30). Then, they go through the slate of new releases (37:55) before answering your mailbag questions (49:04)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Mike GiardiProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod with their review of Composite Football and Topps Pristine and who they’re chasing (02:16), before discussing the start of the NFL season (17:04). Then, they are joined by Aram Leighton of ‘Just Baseball’ to discuss the Rookie of the Year race between Jackson Merrill and Paul Skenes. Later, they go through the Bowman Chrome checklist and prospects who are rising up the ranks (26:37). Finally, they go through new releases (55:22) and answer your mailbag questions (68:32)!Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse and Mike kick off the show with exciting updates on Topps Chrome basketball cards (0:00). They are joined by Nate Burns of Grand Slam Collectibles to discuss the LeBron James Superfractor card, exploring its extraordinary value (3:00). Later on, they discuss GameStop’s venture into the card market, highlighting how collectors are leveraging their pricing tool for greater profits (26:00). Finally, they wrap up with a heated mailbag, which includes a debate on the term "skibidi" (52:00).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse and Mike cover the latest in sports cards, including new releases and pricing trends (5:00). Then they hit some major news, including Babe Ruth’s $24 million jersey and a damaged Brock Purdy card, posing the question: Do buyers and sellers have a responsibility to each other? (28:40). Finally, the duo ends with answers to your mailbag questions (55:50).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by getting into their origin story (3:30). Then they are joined by Chris McGill from Card Ladder for an update on the market (33:06). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:10:11).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Chris McGillAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse starts the pod by recapping Fanatics Fest (1:19). He and Mike talk about what worked, what didn’t, and what they hope to see in the future. Then, Mike gives an update on the Topps Hobby Rip Night event (38:01). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (52:02).Buy tickets for Topps Hobby Rip Night on September 14: https://give.vanderbilthealth.org/event/topps-hobby-rip-night/e609453Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Bobby Bones and Mojobreak's Doug Caskey live from Fanatics Fest! They talk about their thoughts on the event, open a box, and answer questions from the crowd.Host: Jesse GibsonGuests: Doug Caskey and Bobby BonesAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices