Sports Cards Nonsense

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How Hard Should It Be to Crack a Slab? Plus, International Buying Opportunities. Jun 24, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guest: Toby Korner

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Celtics Win, But Is a Lack of Drama Keeping Card Prices Down? Jun 20, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guest: Adam Gray

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Discussing Fanatics Fest NYC with the Head of Fanatics Events, Lance Fensterman. Jun 17, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guests: Jerry Pitre and Lance Fensterman

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Bobby Bones Joins to Talk About His Hobby Journey. Plus, Peter Steinberg on the State of SGC. Jun 13, 2024

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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 Gibson

Guests: Bobby Bones and Peter Steinberg

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Mike Throws a Tantrum and Jesse Can’t Say “Onion” Jun 10, 2024

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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 Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Going Undercover at GameStop With Clever Cuban Cards Jun 06, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Guest: Alex LLansó

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Mike and Jesse Bury the Hatchet Jun 04, 2024

Show notes

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 Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Top 10 All-Time NBA Players. Plus, What Resonates With Our Audience With Adam Gray and Joel’s Sports Cards. May 30, 2024

Show notes

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 Gioseffi

Guests: Adam Gray and Joel’s Sports Cards

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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Interviewing the Owner of the World’s Greatest Griffey Collection May 28, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about how the card market could be affected by a Mavericks-Celtics NBA finals (3:39). Then, they are joined Jason Vass to talk about his impressive Ken Griffey Jr. collection (24:16). Later they discuss some recent $2 million thefts and PSA no longer grading Optic Football (50:14). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:46).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Jason Vass

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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The Truth Behind the Jordan Rookie Card. Plus, NBA Market Update With Chris McGill. May 23, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the recent Michael Jordan rookie card that sold for $925k (03:28). They’re then joined by Chris McGill of Card Ladder to offer more history on the card (18:22), give an NBA market update, and note the rising value of young superstars like Luka Doncic (29:49). Finally, they end off with your mailbag questions (52:23)!

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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