Sports Cards Nonsense

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A New Jordan Record Sale, the Popularity of Ohtani, and Your Mailbag Questions Jul 01, 2025

Show notes

Jesse and Mike stop in for some news regarding the latest on a record-breaking Jordan card sale (08:02). Later, Mike talks about the near-universal appeal of Shohei Ohtani and what makes him a great card investment. They also talk about Aaron Rodgers (21:59) and get to your mailbag questions (25:49).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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More Reveals from the 25 Most Iconic Cards, Market News, and Pokemon Vs. Athlete Jun 26, 2025

Show notes

Mike and Jesse are back to talk about some of the newest news in the world of cards, along with a monster Caitlin Clark auction (04:18). Then, they are joined by Adam Gray to revisit his "25 Most Iconic Cards" list, and the guys reveal some of their personal favorites (14:51). Later, Chris McGill joins to talk about market trends, as well as a little game of "Pokemon vs. Athlete" (43:10).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guests: Adam Gray and Chris McGill

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Fanatics Fest Review! Jun 23, 2025

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Mike and Jesse are back from the Fanatics Fest in New York, and discuss the trades, transactions, and scenes from the event (0:00). Tyler Tarver joins the show to discuss the event (29:20). Tyler explains how the majority of complaints were that it wasn't a cards show but really a sports festival. Nate Burns then joins the show. He was a vendor at the festival, and discusses his interaction with Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud for a Kobe Bryant card (41:05).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guests: Tyler Tarver and Nate Burns

Producer: Cliff Augustin

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Garage Sale Gold! Plus, Evaluating the Rafael Devers and Desmond Bane Trades on the Market. Jun 16, 2025

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Mike and Jesse open up the show with some gold Mike found at a garage sale (0:43). Then, they discuss Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome dropping today (0:00), Shoehei Ohtani returning to the mound and what that could mean for his value (22:23). Later, they discuss a couple of huge moves in sports, including the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants (25:40), and the Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to the Magic (31:34). Later, they do a temperature check on Tyrese Haliburton cards if he leads the Pacers to an NBA championship (38:44). They close out the show answering your mailbag questions.

Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Is GameStop Buying PSA? Mike Admits Defeat, Plus Tory Hermens From DCSports87 Jun 12, 2025

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Jesse and Mike start the episode by discussing NBA Finals ratings, and Mike admits he was wrong about his prediction that the ratings would be low with two “underdog” teams. Next, they break down the rumors that GameStop may be buying PSA and moving into the collectible space (09:15). They talk about SGC’s announcement that it will stop giving discounts for bulk submissions in hopes of slowing submissions down (19:43) before speaking with their guest, Tory Hermens from DCSports87 (23:20). Tory asks Mike and Jesse DCSports87 trivia questions and tests them on what popular cards are worth. Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (52:31).

Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi

Guest: Tory Hermens

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Nonsense Talk: Auto Fakes and Zesty LCS Upgrades With Jason Shepherd! Jun 10, 2025

Show notes

Mike and Jesse welcome sports shop owner Jason Shepherd, and they kick off the show with a Hulk Hogan Beckett card and how to recognize inauthentic cards (3:55). Then they discuss some of the hottest cards of the moment (17:02). Later, they look at new releases dropping next week (21:37). Jason then takes them through the upgrades he made to his shop and the regulations you may not know about (28:14). They close out the show by answering your mailbag questions (45:35).

Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi
Guest: Jason Shepherd
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Topps Wax Crisis With BCW Tim | Plus, Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events Jun 05, 2025

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Mike and Jesse begin the show by talking to BCW Tim about the NBA Finals and the overpriced boxes that Topps is selling right now (09:36). Next, they speak with Lance Fensterman, the CEO of Fanatics Events, about Fanatics Fest, which is coming up (29:28). They discuss what Lance learned from last year’s mistakes, which athletes will be there signing cards, and the rise of streamers and YouTubers as the stars at Fanatics Fest. Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (53:09), and BCW Tim gives a gift to Jesse.

Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi

Guests: BCW Tim and Lance Fensterman

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Rene Nezhoda of 'Storage Wars' on Breaking Into Breaking. Plus, Aaron Judge’s Unbelievable Year, and How Much Does Jesse Weigh? Jun 02, 2025

Show notes

Jesse starts the show by updating everyone on his planking abilities (00:00). Then, he and Mike call a listener who has quite the story to tell before the guys discuss Aaron Judge’s surging card values, Zion Williamson’s plunging values, Honus Wagner getting back in the news, and the NBA Finals (04:48). Rene Nezhoda of 'Storage Wars' fame then joins to discuss his love of collecting, his foray into breaking, and his success on YouTube (26:55). And to close out the show, the guys open the mailbag (50:24).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Rene Nezhoda
Producer: Troy Farkas

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Upper Deck President Jason Masherah on Riff-Raff in Breaking, the Future of Authentication, and the Difficulties of Grading. Plus, the Volstead Act of 1919. May 29, 2025

Show notes

Back by popular demand, Mike and Jesse begin the show by ripping packs of cards (00:00). Then, the guys discuss Walmart’s role in the hobby, and the top 10 greatest Yankees of all time, before Jesse questions why all these women want to go on dates with Troy. After that, Upper Deck president Jason Masherah joins the show to talk about some bad apples in the breaking industry, the future of authentication and grading, and innovation in the hobby (28:52). And to round out the show, the guys open the mailbag (56:24).

Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi
Guest: Jason Masherah
Producer: Troy Farkas

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The 25 Most Iconic Cards of the Last 25 Years With Adam Gray. Plus, Shohei Ohtani’s Hot Streak 🔥 May 27, 2025

Show notes

Mike and Jesse spontaneously rip packs to begin the episode (00:00). Then, they get to the bottom of a 2007 murder mystery. After that, fan favorite Adam Gray joins to discuss his list of the 25 most iconic cards of the last 25 years (21:46). To close out the show, the guys open the mailbag (56:36), answering questions like: How many GaryVees would it take to beat up Jesse and Mike? And, just hours before his second date in four days, Troy fills the guys in on what’s wrong with modern dating.

Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi
Guest: Adam Gray
Producer: Troy Farkas

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