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Wander Franco Placed on Restricted List, NFL Preseason Overreactions, and Jay From Mojo Sports Aug 14, 2023

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Mike and Jesse start the pod with the news that Wander Franco will be placed on the Rays’ restricted list amid an MLB investigation into allegations that Franco was in an inappropriate relationship with a minor (01:23). Then, they guys look into some of the overreactions to Week 1 of the NFL preseason (08:20) before being joined by Jay Moslehi of Mojo Sports to talk about his experiences getting celebrity autographs (28:23). They end the show with your mailbag questions (54:41).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Jay Moslehi

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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NFL Hype vs. Performance, the In-Person Autograph Market, Plus a Whole Lotta Nonsense! Aug 10, 2023

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Mike and Jesse start the pod by going over NFL players whose cards are being valued at more because of hype rather than performance (03:39). Then, they discuss Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani’s signed WBC baseball cards before being joined by Mike's brother (16:54). Then, they are joined by Shaan Gandhi to discuss his experience with the in-person autograph market (32:22). They later end the show with mailbag questions (51:10)!

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Shaan Gandhi

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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The Lawsuit Wars Begin: Fanatics Is Countersuing Panini. Breaking Down What It All Means With Paul Lesko. Aug 07, 2023

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Mike and Jesse are joined by lawyer Paul Lesko to break down the Panini and Fanatics lawsuits. They discuss who has the better case, a timeline for resolution, and a little bit about the history of lawsuits in the hobby (4:25). Later, they give updates on a few hobby-related stories, including the removal of Blake’s Breaks from Whatnot and the Lorcana early release at Gen Con (39:56). Finally, they discuss this week’s new releases and answer your mailbag questions (54:33).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Paul Lesko

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Panini Is Suing Fanatics. Plus, Blake’s Breaks Scam Update and Pickups From the National. Aug 03, 2023

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Mike and Jesse start the pod with some breaking news: Panini is suing Fanatics. They talk about what it means and what’s next (0:19). Then, they chat withGary Vee about VeeFriends and the state of the hobby in an interview from the National (13:11). After that, they talk about some of their pickups from the National (27:26). Later, they give an update on the Blake’s Breaks scam story (50:05) before finally answering your mailbag questions (1:00:00).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Gary Vee

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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The National Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Plus, Another Hobby Scam? Jul 31, 2023

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Mike and Jesse are back from the National. They discuss the things they liked and didn’t like about the show and the weekend in Chicago (3:37). Then, they talk about the Blake’s Breaks pack-swapping scandal and Blake Martinez’s apology (32:32). Finally, they answer some of your mailbag questions (47:56).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Live From the National With Fanatics Live CEO Nick Bell! Jul 27, 2023

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Mike and Jesse are live at the National! They start the pod by giving their impressions of the convention and sellers (00:39). Then, Fanatics Live CEO Nick Bell joins the show to discuss the recent launch of Fanatics Live and what he thinks differentiates the app from other competing selling platforms (09:23). After, they discuss the latest news around the hobby and answer your mailbag questions (25:21).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Nick Bell

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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Best Topps Chrome Release and Prospect Talk With Aram Leighton. Plus, National Trade Night Follow-Up. Jul 24, 2023

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Mike and Jesse start the pod by reviewing the checklist for 2023 Topps Chrome (03:49) before being joined by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball to discuss the biggest chases and under-the-radar prospects to look out for (13:23). Then, they revisit last week’s conversation regarding National’s trade night restrictions, and provide new updates (47:09). After, they discuss new releases and answer your mailbag questions (71:32).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Aram Leighton

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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The National's Controversial Trade Night Restrictions. Plus, Market Update With Chris McGill. Jul 20, 2023

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod discussing the National’s recent restrictions placed for trade night and what they mean (03:27). Then, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show for a market update in the form of a game (24:44). Later, they delve into the mailbag and answer your questions (51:03).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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What Is the Biggest Influence on Card Pricing? Plus, Previewing the National and Discussing Mike’s Favorite Product of the Year. Jul 17, 2023

Show notes

Mike and Jesse start the pod by previewing the National. They talk about what to expect and buying and selling strategies (2:59). Then, they talk about 2023 Topps Finest and why it is Mike’s favorite breaking product of the year (32:01). Later, they discuss some new releases and answer your mailbag questions (57:25).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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Fanatics Events and Updates, Rich Layton on ESPN, Plus Listener Mailbag Jul 13, 2023

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Mike and Jesse start this week off with some Fanatics updates including a chat about Fanatics events, the company’s potential to buy card shows, and card safety (0:00). Then, Rich Layton of Layton Sports Cards joins to discuss his controversial ESPN article (29:00), Fanatics Live, and much more. Later on, they wrap with some listener mailbag!

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Rich Layton

Producer: Devon Renaldo

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