Sports Cards Nonsense

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A Surprise Appearance From Bill Simmons, Plus NFL Buy and Sells May 24, 2021

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On this episode of 'Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike and Jesse receive a surprise visit from Bill Simmons to start the show. They discuss what the first few games of the NBA playoffs might mean for the card values of players like Ja Morant and Trae Young. Then Mike and Jesse run through a list of NFL players and decide whether they’re buying or selling their cards ahead of the upcoming season. They close the show with some mailbag questions.

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi, Jesse Gibson

Guest: Bill Simmons

Producer: Ronak Nair

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NBA Play-in Game Reactions, Round 1 Picks, and Mailbag Questions May 20, 2021

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On this episode of 'Sports Cards Nonsense,' Mike and Jesse discuss why there hasn’t been a bump in card values for newly inducted NBA Hall of Famers. They then run through some of the play-in games that happened this week and what it might mean for the card values for some star players around the league before making their picks for Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. They close the show with a few mailbag questions.

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi, Jesse Gibson

Producer: Ronak Nair

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NBA Hall of Fame and Playoff News, Plus the Wisconsin Dells Card Show May 17, 2021

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On this episode of 'Sports Cards Nonsense,' Mike and Jesse discuss their recent trip to the Wisconsin Dells Card Show, including which cards they were looking for as well as some broader trends they noticed at the show. Then they discuss this weekend’s Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, the newly announced 2022 class, and what this means for the card values of the inducted players, before going over the NBA playoff picture and making a few picks for the play-in games. They close the show with a few mailbag questions.

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi, Jesse Gibson

Producer: Ronak Nair

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Why the Sports Card Market Will Be Just Fine, Plus Panini’s D.J. Kazmierczak May 13, 2021

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On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,' Mike and Jesse discuss the recent changes to the SGC grading prices (3:23). They then talk about speculation that the card market is in trouble as a result of recent dips and why they feel it is an overreaction (18:56). Next, they bring on D.J. Kazmierczak, Panini’s VP of sales and product development, to talk about Target’s recent decision to suspend in-store sales of some sports cards and what that means for the industry going forward (29:25). They close the show with some mailbag questions (49:56).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi, Jesse Gibson

Associate Producer: Ronak Nair

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Bill Simmons’s NBA Must-Buys, Plus Potential NBA Playoff Sleepers and Mailbag Questions May 10, 2021

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On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,' Mike and Jesse are joined by Bill Simmons to discuss Bill’s top players to look out for heading into the NBA playoffs. Then Bill talks about why he thinks a potential Atlanta Hawks playoff run could have implications for Trae Young’s card value. They then talk about potential cards to target for this episode’s Straight Cash, Homie (38:08) before taking some mailbag questions to end the show (58:25).

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Guest: Bill Simmons

Associate Producer: Ronak Nair

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Ja Morant’s Future, PSA Updates, and Mark Feinsand on Top MLB Stories May 06, 2021

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On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,' Mike and Jesse discuss the recent performances of some prominent young NBA stars, including Ja Morant, Anthony Edwards, and Marvin Bagley, as well as what that means for their card market. Then they bring on MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand to talk about some MLB players to keep an eye on early into the season as well as potential prospects. Next, the guys discuss the recent changes to the PSA grading process before taking some mailbag questions.

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Overreacting to Bucks vs. Nets, James Harden’s Market, and MLB Updates May 04, 2021

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On this episode of ‘Sports Cards Nonsense,’ Mike and Jesse talk about the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Brooklyn Nets and what it means for the card values of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. They then discuss why the basketball card market might rise in the coming months before hitting on some notable baseball players, why now might be a good time to sell Pokémon cards, and a mailbag section to end the show.

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Soccer Talk with Chris Ryan, and the 2021 NFL Draft Card Market Apr 29, 2021

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Today on 'Sports Cards Nonsense,' The Ringer's Chris Ryan joins to educate Mike and Jesse on Soccer (21:18), and talk about whose cards in that sport will increase in value over time. The guys also discuss today's NFL Draft (01:40) and the prospects and young NFL players whose cards could make moves depending on how the draft plays out.

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Adam Lefkoe Interview, Straight Cash Homie, and NFL Draft Talk Apr 26, 2021

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Today on 'Sports Cards Nonsense,' Mike and Jesse talk to NBA on TNT's Adam Lefkoe about his background in the hobby, buying and selling NBA cards, and the shuffling around that might occur later this week as a result of the NFL draft. Later they go through weekly buys in the Straight Cash, Homie segment and Jesse sets a special challenge for himself.

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Steph Curry's Market and Other NBA Updates, Topps NFT Debrief, and Listener Mailbag Apr 22, 2021

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Today on 'Sports Cards Nonsense,' Mike and Jesse talk about how Steph Curry's market has boomed recently, and whether or not there may be an overreaction in the hobby to his recent stellar play. They also break down a less-than-ideal launch of Topps's new digital product, and answer your questions in the mailbag segment. Starting today, episodes of 'Sports Cards Nonsense' will release on Monday and Thursday afternoons.

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