Sports Cards Nonsense

Mike and Jesse discuss Walmart's entry into the sports card business and what that could mean for the hobby (2:17). Then they talk about how NBA free agency could affect card prices (10:06). Later, they are joined by friend of the show Cole Benz to talk about raising kids in the hobby (24:32). Finally, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (58:31).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Cole BenzAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse is joined by Josh Cohen from PC Sports Cards for a deep dive into eBay’s new autopay feature (8:46). Then, Cage Lawyer joins to talk about the National and how the hobby is different for everyone (29:51).Host: Jesse GibsonGuests: Josh Cohen and Cage LawyerAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing PSA taking an official stance on card cleaning (4:50). Then, Mike talks about his major PC find (10:50) and Jesse wants to know how hard it should be to crack a slab (13:48). Later, they are joined by Toby Korner from Collectors’ Korner to discuss international buying opportunities and how the German card market compares to the US (25:11). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:10).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Toby KornerAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined Adam Gray of Basketball Card Fanatic to talk about the lack of impact the Celtics' NBA Finals win has had on card prices (2:19). They also discuss the death of baseball legend Willie Mays and how people should approach selling cards of athletes who have died (26:38). Later, they talk about how eBay has changed sports cards auctions (37:53). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (55:04).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Adam GrayAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined Jerry Pitre from the ‘Quiet Card Podcast’ to talk about their collective frustration with how the National approaches media (3:52). Later the Head of Fanatics Events, Lance Fensterman, joins to talk about Fanatics Fest NYC and the future of Fanatics Events (33:10).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Jerry Pitre and Lance FenstermanAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are joined by Bobby Bones of the ‘Bobby Bones Show’ to talk about his journey in the hobby (6:28). Later, the president of SGC, Peter Steinberg, joins the show to talk about what the last few months have been like for SGC and what their plans are going forward (45:09).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Bobby Bones and Peter SteinbergAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing negativity in the hobby (0:36). Then they talk about Topps Series 2, recent NBA rookie pricing, and their plans for the national (5:56). Later, Mike throws a tantrum and Jesse tries to play a game (25:17). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (36:41).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the NBA Finals (4:39). Then, they call GameStop to see what their process is like for buying sports cards (12:38). Later, they are joined by Alex LLansó from Clever Cuban Cards to talk more about GameStop, the card market, and content creation (22:20). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:15:53).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuest: Alex LLansóAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the future of the pod and their relationship (1:39). Then, they get into some hobby news, including the return of SGC specials, May’s GemRate numbers, and the new highest-priced Jordan card (18:06). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (43:10).Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike is running solo today! After Mike offers some advice off the top, Adam Gray of Basketball Card Fanatic joins the show to look back on how they both started out in the hobby, licensed vs. unlicensed producers, their top-10 all-time NBA players, and their Finals predictions (04:25). Afterward, longtime listener Joel’s Sports Cards hops on for a behind-the-scenes discussion about the pod, the audience that the show is trying to cultivate, and whether he has any valid criticisms about the show (39:11).Host: Mike GioseffiGuests: Adam Gray and Joel’s Sports CardsProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices