Sports Cards Nonsense

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Optic Downtowns Might Crash! Plus, Are Today’s Hyped Players Tomorrow’s Bad Investments? Aug 02, 2024

Show notes

Mike begins by discussing the fact that Optic has too many downtowns in each box (02:31). Then, he and Jesse talk about how Topps and Fanatics are seemingly attempting to shut down accounts (08:34). They are joined by friend of the show Jason to hear about his Optic boxes (08:53). Then, they break down recent news in sports cards (16:06) and discuss the value of players that get called up to the league (18:15). They are later joined by Blake from RVA Sports Cards and talk about how he got started (31:46). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:47).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guests: Jason with 238 Cards and Blake Saunders

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Best Pickups From the National! Plus, Rubin Interview Reactions. Jul 29, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse are back from the National, and they share their best card pickups from the convention (06:11). Then, they address feedback from their interview with Michael Rubin (16:45). They also touch on the Yankees' trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the high demand for Caitlin Clark cards (22:38). Finally, they open up the mailbag to answer your questions and reveal an upcoming event in Nashville (37:51)!

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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Michael Rubin and Mike Mahan Answer Everything, Live From the National Jul 27, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse are live from the National Sports Card Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, and start with a recap of how the show has been so far. Then, they are joined by the CEOs of Fanatics, Michael Rubin and Mike Mahan. They discuss their personal collections, the criticism they’ve faced since acquiring Topps, and much more.

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guests: Michael Rubin and Mike Mahan

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect CEO Nick Bell Joins the Show. Plus, People Are CT Scanning Packs. Is It a Big Deal? Jul 22, 2024

Show notes

Mike starts the pod by pitching his “vet-only” product idea for Topps to Jesse (2:06). Then, they discuss recent videos about people CT scanning packs and whether it is a big deal (5:27). Later, they are joined by Fanatics Live and Fanatics Collect CEO Nick Bell (24:37). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (52:25).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Nick Bell

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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The National Game Plan. Plus, a Topps Chrome Review With Scottie B. Jul 18, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod with a National preview and give tips to those who will be attending (7:42). Then, they are joined by Scott Baldwin from Scottie B Cards to review Topps Chrome (25:48). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (57:25).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Scott Baldwin

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Upcoming Releases and Rumors With Mama Breaks. Plus, National Trade Night and Wrestling Review With Adam Gellman. Jul 15, 2024

Show notes

Jesse starts the pod by talking about the Topps Composite release date (4:01). Then, he is joined by Stephanie Garcia from Mama Breaks to talk about her journey in the hobby and what upcoming releases and rumors she’s excited about (6:32). Later, Adam Gellman from Main Event Wrestling Cards comes on to talk about National trade night and discuss the wrestling card market and community (31:39). Finally, Jesse ends the show by answering your mailbag questions (51:16).

Host: Jesse Gibson

Guests: Stephanie Garcia and Adam Gellman

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Six Michael Jordan Rookie Autos for $100M?! Plus, Frank the Tank on His Card Revitalization. Jul 11, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse jump into the show with a discussion on whether they’d take six Michael Jordan cards for $100 million (4:13). Then, joined by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, they discuss how current MLB standings affect card values and play a game of Keep or Pass (12:37). Later, Frank the Tank from Barstool Sports joins to talk about his card revitalization and collection (36:07). They then wrap things up with a Mailbag segment in which they answer your questions (58:17).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guests: Mark Feinsand and Frank Fleming

Producer: Erika Cervantes and Carlos Chiriboga

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Mike Makes a Big Deal Live on the Pod. Plus, the Dallas Card Show Heist. Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the $2 million theft at the Dallas Card Show (2:04). Then, Mike makes a deal with Ryan Van Oost of Cards HQ live on the pod (20:09). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (45:08).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Ryan Van Oost

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Walmart Has Entered the Hobby. Plus, How NBA Free Agency Could Affect Card Prices. Jul 01, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guest: Cole Benz

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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The Hobby Multiverse With Cage Lawyer. Plus, a Deep Dive Into eBay’s Autopay With Josh Cohen. Jun 27, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guests: Josh Cohen and Cage Lawyer

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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