Sports Cards Nonsense

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Major Topps Acquisition. Plus: The Inside Story on CT Scanning With Boston Card Hunter. Sep 12, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guest: Nick Andrews

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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QB Market, Struggling Rookies, and Week 1 Overreactions With Mike Giardi! Sep 09, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guest: Mike Giardi

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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The NFL Is Back! Composite Football Review. Plus, Skenes, Merrill, and Breakout Rookies With Aram Leighton! Sep 05, 2024

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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 Gibson

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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Breaking News: LeBron James Super. Plus: Topps Chrome Basketball and Gaming the System With GameStop. Aug 29, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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Massive Release Week! Plus, Who's at Fault: Buyer-Seller Responsibility and Mailbag Aug 27, 2024

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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 Gibson

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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The ‘Sports Cards Nonsense’ Origin Story. Plus, a Market Check-in With Chris McGill. Aug 22, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guest: Chris McGill

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Fanatics Fest: Boom or Bust? Plus, a Topps Hobby Rip Night Update. Aug 19, 2024

Show notes

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/e609453

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Live From the First-Ever Fanatics Fest! Aug 16, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guests: Doug Caskey and Bobby Bones

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Fanatics Fest Expectations With NEO Cards & Comics. Plus, a CT Scanning Update and Jackson Holliday Checkup. Aug 12, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod with another update to the CT scanning story (2:35). Then, they are joined by Rob DeMay from NEO Cards & Comics to talk about the Topps Olympic triple auto, expectations for Fanatics Fest, Mike’s Jackson Holliday card take, and more (8:52)! Later, they answer your mailbag questions (56:14).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Rob DeMay

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Major CT Scanning, Panini and Whatnot Updates, and Andy From Indy Card Exchange Aug 05, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse kick off the show with the latest developments regarding the use of CT scanning on cards before giving their updates regarding Panini and Whatnot (01:18). Then, Andy Albert of Indy Card Exchange joins the show to discuss an upcoming Kids Club event he’s hosting and his thoughts on the National and Fanatics Fest (28:25). After, they delve into new releases (45:40) before answering your mailbag questions (58:25)!

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Andy Albert

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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