Sports Cards Nonsense

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Masters Reactions, Too Many Autos, and a Trivia-Mailbag Combo Apr 14, 2025

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Jesse and Mike begin today’s episode by reacting to the Masters. Then, they talk about the NBA playoffs before Jesse tells Mike that tariffs may lead him to rethink a purchase he’s made. Plus, the guys take several questions from the fans, leading them to engage in trivia regarding ’90s music and, of course, state capitals.

Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Panini Price Hikes, the Strong Basketball Card Future, and the Greatest Moment in Show History? Apr 10, 2025

Show notes

Mike and Jesse are joined in studio by their friend Tim to discuss the dynamics of the basketball market and how licensing changes are affecting the sports card industry (00:00). They also take a very heartfelt call from a listener (16:46), and they play a guessing game with another one.

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Tim

Producer: Troy Farkas

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How the Shaky Global Economy Is Affecting the Sports Card Market Apr 07, 2025

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Jesse and Mike are joined in studio by friend of the show Jason Shepherd to discuss Alex Ovechkin surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goals leader (00:00). Then, they get into market trends for the NBA and WNBA before talking about uncertain economic times and whether they’re having any effect on the sports card market (27:55).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Jason Shepherd

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Aram Leighton on the 2025 Bowman Baseball Set and the 2024 MLB Draft Class. Plus, Caitlin Clark Sets Another Record and Mailbag! Mar 31, 2025

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After learning more about the secret life of their new producer, Mike and Jesse open the show by discussing Caitlin Clark’s record-setting card, card grading, their thoughts on sellers disclosing information versus buyers doing their due diligence, and more (00:00). Then, they welcome Aram Leighton of The Just Baseball Show to talk about top MLB prospects, how the 2024 draft class forecasts for the big leagues, and their thoughts on the 2025 Bowman baseball set (28:48). To close out the show, the guys take mailbag questions (01:04:54). And … is Mike Trout on the move?

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Aram Leighton

Producer: Troy Farkas

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MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Opening Day, 2025 Predictions, and Prospects to Watch Mar 27, 2025

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On this special MLB Opening Day edition of the program, Mike and Jesse begin by taking some calls from the listeners (00:00). Then, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand joins the show to discuss his outlook for the 2025 season, MVP candidates, the guys who are flying under the radar, top prospects, MLB expansion, and more (28:58).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Mark Feinsand

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The 400th Episode: Worst Takes, the Past and Future of Collecting, and Performance-Enhancing Drugs’ Impact on the Card Market Mar 24, 2025

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In their historic 400th episode of the show, Mike and Jesse celebrate the only way they know how: by beginning the show talking about the evolution of card collecting and current market trends (00:00). Plus, they reflect on some of their worst takes before welcoming listener of the show Lane Dukart to discuss his ’90s card sets, the art of card grading, the future of card collecting, the impact of performance-enhancing drug accusations on the worth of a card, and more (22:58)

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Lane Dukart

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Kyle Kravitz on Card Flipping, the Emotional Component of Collecting, and the Industry’s Evolution. Plus, the Joe Hollywood Controversy! Mar 20, 2025

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Mike and Jesse begin by discussing the recent controversy surrounding Joe Hollywood before welcoming card content creator Kyle Kravitz, who joins the guys to talk about how he got his start in the card collecting business, the emotional component of collecting, his strategies for buying and selling cards, his biggest sales, the evolving landscape of card shows, and more (08:48). Plus, the guys talk about some news and notes like the Celtics’ record-breaking sale, the NCAA tournament, and more (38:40).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Kyle Kravitz

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The Rickey Henderson Collector Mar 17, 2025

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Mike, Jesse, and Mike’s Dad are joined by the Rickey Henderson collector, Kent Corser, to discuss his collection, Rickey's career, and much more. Later, in NFL card news, the guys are joined by Nick Andrews to discuss controversy in a certain card opening on Joe Hollywood’s stream.

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Kent Corser and Nick Andrews

Producers: Dev Renaldo and Jonathan Kermah

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Nick Bell Talks Instant Rips, Transparency, and Fanatics Live Expansion Mar 13, 2025

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Nick Bell, CEO of Fanatics Collect and Fanatics Live, hangs out with Mike and Jesse to wrap up the week and chat about the launch of Instant Rips, a new digital repack product that’s all about bringing more transparency and trust to the repacking world (8:45). He shares why it’s so important to give collectors more details on the products they buy, like dynamic checklists and comp values (20:00). Later on, they dive into shipping logistics, the Paul Skenes card auction, and the exciting international growth of Fanatics Live (31:00).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Nick Bell

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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From Dublin to Phoenix: Card Show Highlights, and Tackling the Hobby's Challenges Mar 11, 2025

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Jesse and Mike reunite in the studio, this time joined by Jason Shepherd, owner of Shep's Cards & Collectibles. They begin by recapping Jesse's recent trip to Dublin, his experience at the Dublin card show, and dive into the European sports card market (0:00). Later, Mike shares insights from a recent event in Phoenix (14:30). The trio then discusses Fanatics' impact on card shops, the need for accountability in the hobby, and the ongoing challenges surrounding product allocation (28:52).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Jason Shepherd

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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