Sports Cards Nonsense

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NBA Playoffs Preview and MLB Rookies Off to a Hot Start. Plus, Mike’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ Review. Apr 15, 2024

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It’s another Mike solo pod! After a brief review of ‘Dune: Part Two,’ he previews how the NBA playoffs could affect card prices (4:30). Then, he gets into some MLB rookies who are off to a hot start (13:10), and wraps up with answers to your mailbag questions (19:35).

Host: Mike Gioseffi

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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A Podcast for Dummies: Mike Rants. Plus, the Next Big Hobby Event. Apr 11, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing the newly announced Fanatics Fest NYC and its potential as the next big hobby event (0:53). Then, they call Ben Burrows to talk about the book he wrote with Geoff Wilson, ‘Sports Card Collecting and Investing for Dummies’ (9:42). They also discuss Jackson Holliday’s MLB debut and an update to the Shohei Ohtani story (26:14). Later, they finish up the pod by answering your mailbag questions (1:04:34).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Ben Burrows

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Release Schedule Preview. Plus, Darren Rovell on cllct and Chris Keller’s Hobby Story. Apr 08, 2024

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Mike and Jesse start the pod by previewing the upcoming release schedule (3:25). Then, Darren Rovell joins the show to share more about his new venture, cllct.com, and what fans can expect from the site moving forward (18:42). Next, they are joined by Chris Keller of Top Shelf Card Shop to learn about how he got into the hobby, compare sales now to before the pandemic, and preview the future of live-selling cards (34:42). Finally, they close the show by answering your mailbag questions (57:38).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guests: Darren Rovell and Chris Keller

Producer: Mike Wargon

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Is Hobby Fatigue Setting In? Plus, MLB Check-In With Mark Feinsand. Apr 04, 2024

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Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing whether fatigue is setting in surrounding wax in the hobby (1:51). Then they break down the Stefon Diggs trade and talk Caitlin Clark card pricing (16:15). Later, they are joined by Mark Feinsand from MLB.com to talk about the start of the baseball season (30:01). Finally, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (58:02).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Mark Feinsand

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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New Season, New Hype: Overrated and Underrated Prospects With Aram Leighton. Plus, Finally Talking WWE and Its Hobby Future. Apr 01, 2024

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Jesse is joined by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton to discuss the start of the new MLB season and the overrated and underrated prospects in the hobby (12:16). Then, Jesse brings on Adam Gellman of Sports Cards Uncensored to discuss WWE, its growing presence within the card market, and notable wrestlers to invest in (45:06). Finally, he answers your mailbag questions (70:36).

Host: Jesse Gibson

Guests: Aram Leighton and Adam Gellman

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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How Fanatics Took Over the Hobby Mar 28, 2024

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Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing some new information about how Fanatics has taken over the hobby in recent years (3:32). Then, they are joined by Chris McGill from Card Ladder for a market update (25:55). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:03:04).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Chris McGill

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Ohtani Update. Plus, ’80s Wax Vs. Flawless. Mar 25, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod with an update to the Shohei Ohtani story and discuss how it is affecting his prices (0:44). Then, they discuss which is more worth the risk, ’80s wax or Flawless (5:33). They also talk new releases (25:03) and answer your mailbag questions (43:26).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Is Buying Ohtani a Gamble? Plus, the Biggest Names in Grading. Mar 21, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking Shohei Ohtani and how the story about his interpreter could affect his card prices (2:40). Then, they discuss the biggest names in grading (8:44) and break down CCG’s purchase of JSA (17:16). Later, they talk about the March Madness packs from Bowman U NOW (30:18) before answering your mailbag questions (57:11).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Repackers: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. Plus, NBA Check-in and a Non-Sports Spike. Mar 18, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about repackers and whether they are good for the health of the hobby (5:58). Then, they check in on the NBA market by talking Dame and Wemby (30:21). They also break down the recent spike in non-sports cards (42:05). Later, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (45:31).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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NFL Free Agency Fuels the Hobby, and the Series 2 Chase Is Still On Mar 14, 2024

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod by breaking down some of the biggest moves in NFL free agency and how they could affect card prices (5:02). Then, they discuss Upper Deck Series 2, Connor Bedard pricing, and the million-dollar bounty that has yet to be claimed (28:56). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (56:47).

Also be sure to join the guys for Throwback Thursday on Fanatics Live tonight!

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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