Sports Cards Nonsense

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1. Insider Hockey Tips, Big Announcement + Ohtani Dip Incoming?

   31 Oct 2025 · 1 h 10 min

   PSA and eBay have a new partnership. Is it actually good news for the hobby? Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex AKA Clever Cuban Cards for today's episode and they're joined by Doug Plagens, the radio voice of the Florida…

2. Biggest Loss in Sports Cards History + An Enemy Joins the Show

   28 Oct 2025 · 1 h 19 min

   In today's episode of the Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike and Jesse are joined by Professor Sports Cards, a seasoned collector and YouTube personality known for his candid takes on the hobby. The guys discuss the current…

3. Wemby Hype > Ohtani? Gambling Scandal & BCW Giveaway

   23 Oct 2025 · 1 h 03 min

   The NBA is back and the first few games have certainly delivered and shaken up the hobby market. Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are joined by a slew of guests include BCW Tim, Adam Gray, Eddie and Papa Gio to talk…

4. Ohtani 10Xing, Card Show News, Big Release Week

   21 Oct 2025 · 1 h 01 min

   Did Shohei Ohtani just play the best game of any baseball player in the history of Major League Baseball? Mike and Jesse are back with a new episode of Sports Cards Nonsense that keys in on Ohtani's massive sports card…

5. GOATS and Grails: Card Market on the Rise

   17 Oct 2025 · 1 h 00 min

   Mike and Jesse analyze the recent trends in the sports card market, focusing on the rising values of iconic players from legends like Kobe Bryant, and Ken Griffey Jr., to Willie Mays. But they're not the only ones…

6. Major QB Hobby Moves, Dark Horse Buy, Pricing Game with dcsports87

   14 Oct 2025 · 58 min

   Mike and Jesse delve into the fluctuating values of quarterbacks like Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix, as well as recent product releases and the strategies for buying, selling, and grading cards. Special guest…

7. The Rise of Drake Maye and Bo Nix, Card Vault's Growth, Offseason MLB Pickups

   10 Oct 2025 · 1 h 09 min

   Mike Gioseffi is joined by Cut the Nonsense's Joe Wysmierski as he fills in for a recovering Jesse. They discuss the rise of quarterbacks Bo Nix and Drake Maye, Jared Goff's long-term value and what to do with Aaron…

8. Jesse's Big Card Sale, Card Vault Expansion, and Market Dynamics

   7 Oct 2025 · 44 min

   Mike joins us from vacation and catches us up on his time off. Jesse details a significant Disney card sale, highlighting the excitement and process behind the Walt Disney 1 of 1 transaction. We also cover the latest…

9. Arena Club's Founder Talks the Future of Collecting; Whatnot to Regulate Repacks

   2 Oct 2025 · 1 h 20 min

   Jesse and Mike discuss Whatnot's announcement that they'll be regulating the sale of repacks moving forward. Is this good news? Then, the guys sit down with Brian Lee, founder and CEO of Arena Club, to hear about his…

10. Card Grading Changes, European Market Growth and Product Availability

    29 Sep 2025 · 1 h 05 min

    With Mike out on the road, Jesse is joined by Alex AKA Clever Cuban Cards to talk about the latest sports card market updates. Grading changes with PSA, expansion into Europe, and Topps' release frequency are all on…

11. Mike Reflects on the Hobby, Deep Prospect Analysis with Aram Leighton From Just Baseball

    26 Sep 2025 · 1 h 01 min

    In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi takes the helm as Jesse recovers from an intense 16-hour card-breaking marathon. Mike dives deep into baseball prospects you need to know as a card collector,…

12. MASSIVE Card Release Week, Chris Sewall Talks Buying Your Grandma's Collection

    22 Sep 2025 · 1 h 15 min

    It’s a packed week in the hobby. Chris Sewall, the Baseball Card Collector, Investor, Dealer, joins Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi to share stories from the buying side of the business, including his $3,000 purchase of…

13. Is Ohtani the GOAT of the baseball market? Finally, a Chrome Bowman Winner

    18 Sep 2025 · 58 min

    Mike and Jesse are joined by Matt from Slabnomics to talk about Shohei Ohtani's latest accomplishments and why he is the GOAT of the baseball market right now and for the foreseeable future. Plus, there are a ton of…

14. QB Market Crashing, NBA Starter Pack & Difficulty of Running a LCS

    15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 18 min

    Mike and Jesse are joined by Jason Shepherd of Shep's Cards to discuss the crashing NFL quarterback market after Week 2 of the season. Brock Purdy Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, and Bo Nix are all trending down while…

15. Honest Topps Feedback, Biggest Hobby Month EVER & Hot Dog Jingles

    11 Sep 2025 · 1 h 08 min

    August was a record-breaking month for the sports card hobby, and the guys are here to break it all down. Mike and Jesse are joined by Kristina from Card Ladder to dive into the $416.8M spent online on sports card in…

16. NFL Week 1 Hobby Impact, Fanatics Fest Date Change & Gordy Bonker Joins the Show

    9 Sep 2025 · 1 h 21 min

    NFL Week 1 is in the books, and Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi are here to break down what it means for the hobby. From Aaron Rodgers looking like his 2017 self to Daniel Jones possibly having the best game of his…

17. Massive Market Moves Coming & Bathroom Nonsense

    4 Sep 2025 · 26 min

    Mike Gioseffi goes solo on today's episode and covers a wide range of hobby talk. Is it time to go sell crazy due to big market moves across the sports card industry? There's never a reason to sell a $2 prospect auto.…

18. Top 10 NFL Sports Card GOATS, MLB Prospects Heating Up, Non-QBs to Make a Splash

    2 Sep 2025 · 1 h 07 min

    Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are joined by Papa Gio to break down their Top 10 NFL quarterbacks of all time, through the lens of sports cards. From refusing to debate Tom Brady to weighing in on Patrick Mahomes,…

19. Mike's MAJOR LCS Mess Up & Top 25 Cards of the 2000s with Adam Gray

    28 Aug 2025 · 1 h 00 min

    Jesse may be out but we have a jam-packed show today as Mike Gioseffi is joined by Adam Gray (9:43) to discuss his Top 25 Cards of the 2000s list. Not only did experts weigh in on the list, but the community voted,…

20. LARGEST Sports Card Sale in History a Recipe for Disaster + Major Pod Announcement

    25 Aug 2025 · 54 min

    Mike Gioseffi is joined by Ryan Alford, the host of the new Collectibles on SI Podcast to discuss the record-breaking Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sports card that EVERYONE is talking about. Plus, we get to know Ryan…

21. Low End Sports Card Market Crash, Top 10 NBA Players of All-Time

    21 Aug 2025 · 1 h 28 min

    Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are joined by BCW Tim to talk about the Top 10 NBA players of all time and the value of their sports cards. Is the low-end sports card market crashing? Jesse shares how he scored on some…

22. Are We Really Talking Blue Jays? Plus QB Card Rankings & Auction Madness

    18 Aug 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    In what might be a first, we’re actually talking about the Toronto Blue Jays. As Mike says, “Vlad Guerrero Jr. is absurdly cheap.” It’s time to buy in on the Jays’ stars. We also break down our Top 10 picks to start a…

23. Straight Cash Homies Returns, NFL Buy or Sell & MLB Awards

    14 Aug 2025 · 1 h 07 min

    Sports Cards Nonsense is now available on YouTube! In today’s episode, Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi preview the 2025 NFL starting quarterbacks and whether it’s time to buy, sell or hold on their sports cards and…

24. The Biggest Brady Fumble, New Boxing Cards, and Testing Multiple Graders

    12 Aug 2025 · 1 h 16 min

    Mike and Jesse are back and joined by Jason Shepherd to discuss one of the bigger bad deals that went down recently involving a Tom Brady card. Then, they talk about the news of Topps making new boxing cards for the…

25. Another Game With Tory Hermens, and Mailbag

    8 Aug 2025 · 57 min

    The guys are back again to talk about new sets, as well as have a fun chat and game with Tory Hermens to guess some over/unders on cards. Then, they get to your crazy mailbag questions. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse…

26. Recaps and Recovery From the National

    5 Aug 2025 · 1 h 12 min

    The boys are back home from Chicago and here to discuss the best and the worst of their weekend at the National. They discuss the celebrity meetings, all of the new and exciting exhibitors, and the drama. They finish…

27. Live From The National with News from Fanatics

    31 Jul 2025 · 43 min

    Mike and Jesse are live from Chicago on the show floor of The National with Michel Rubin and Mike Mahan on behalf of Fanatics collectibles to talk about all the news you need to know about the year in collectables.…

28. Prepping for the National, Tips and Tricks, and Movie Talk

    28 Jul 2025 · 1 h 02 min

    The guys are back to talk about the things they are excited to see at the National. They exchange tips and tricks on what you should look out for and do to prepare for one of the biggest hobby shows around. They also…

29. Introducing SGC's New Boss and a Rags-to-Riches Hobby Story

    24 Jul 2025 · 1 h 04 min

    Jesse and Mike are here to discuss the major news of Ryan Hoge stepping into an expanded role as president of PSA grading. They discuss what it means for the company and what new directions he is looking to take…

30. Biggest Questions From the Biggest Scam in Hobby History

    21 Jul 2025 · 1 h 08 min

    Mike and Jesse are joined by Cliff Panezich and Steve Grad to discuss a story that has rocked the hobby, a multimillion-dollar forgery scandal that came out last week. Cliff and Steve offer unique perspectives on both…

31. Live on the Road to Andy's Card Exchange

    10 Jul 2025 · 38 min

    Mike and Jesse report from the road to discuss their journey to Indiana and proclaim their excitement for the National, fun card pulls, top-tier road snacks, as well as in-car entertainment. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and…

32. Kershaw’s Strikeouts, New eBay Live News, and PSA Vs. SGC

    8 Jul 2025 · 1 h 12 min

    Jason Shepherd joins Mike and Jesse to discuss the latest news in the hobby, including new policies and initiatives for sellers on eBay Live, the ongoing preferences of grading in PSA verses SGC, along with your…

33. Panini Rookie Royalty Breaks, PSA and GemRate Mid-Year Stats, and the Topps Chrome Baseball Release

    3 Jul 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    Tim joins Mike and Jessie this week as they discuss the biggest breaks and pulls from the Panini WNBA Rookie Royalty boxes. They also talk about some mid-year grading stats and how that can reflect future market…

34. A New Jordan Record Sale, the Popularity of Ohtani, and Your Mailbag Questions

    1 Jul 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    Jesse and Mike stop in for some news regarding the latest on a record-breaking Jordan card sale (08:02). Later, Mike talks about the near-universal appeal of Shohei Ohtani and what makes him a great card investment.…

35. More Reveals from the 25 Most Iconic Cards, Market News, and Pokemon Vs. Athlete

    26 Jun 2025 · 1 h 19 min

    Mike and Jesse are back to talk about some of the newest news in the world of cards, along with a monster Caitlin Clark auction (04:18). Then, they are joined by Adam Gray to revisit his "25 Most Iconic Cards" list,…

36. Fanatics Fest Review!

    23 Jun 2025 · 1 h 24 min

    Mike and Jesse are back from the Fanatics Fest in New York, and discuss the trades, transactions, and scenes from the event (0:00). Tyler Tarver joins the show to discuss the event (29:20). Tyler explains how the…

37. Garage Sale Gold! Plus, Evaluating the Rafael Devers and Desmond Bane Trades on the Market.

    16 Jun 2025 · 59 min

    Mike and Jesse open up the show with some gold Mike found at a garage sale (0:43). Then, they discuss Marvel 2025 Topps Chrome dropping today (0:00), Shoehei Ohtani returning to the mound and what that could mean for…

38. Is GameStop Buying PSA? Mike Admits Defeat, Plus Tory Hermens From DCSports87

    12 Jun 2025 · 1 h 09 min

    Jesse and Mike start the episode by discussing NBA Finals ratings, and Mike admits he was wrong about his prediction that the ratings would be low with two “underdog” teams. Next, they break down the rumors that…

39. Nonsense Talk: Auto Fakes and Zesty LCS Upgrades With Jason Shepherd!

    10 Jun 2025 · 58 min

    Mike and Jesse welcome sports shop owner Jason Shepherd, and they kick off the show with a Hulk Hogan Beckett card and how to recognize inauthentic cards (3:55). Then they discuss some of the hottest cards of the…

40. Topps Wax Crisis With BCW Tim | Plus, Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events

    5 Jun 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    Mike and Jesse begin the show by talking to BCW Tim about the NBA Finals and the overpriced boxes that Topps is selling right now (09:36). Next, they speak with Lance Fensterman, the CEO of Fanatics Events, about…

41. Rene Nezhoda of 'Storage Wars' on Breaking Into Breaking. Plus, Aaron Judge’s Unbelievable Year, and How Much Does Jesse Weigh?

    2 Jun 2025 · 1 h 12 min

    Jesse starts the show by updating everyone on his planking abilities (00:00). Then, he and Mike call a listener who has quite the story to tell before the guys discuss Aaron Judge’s surging card values, Zion…

42. Upper Deck President Jason Masherah on Riff-Raff in Breaking, the Future of Authentication, and the Difficulties of Grading. Plus, the Volstead Act of 1919.

    29 May 2025 · 1 h 09 min

    Back by popular demand, Mike and Jesse begin the show by ripping packs of cards (00:00). Then, the guys discuss Walmart’s role in the hobby, and the top 10 greatest Yankees of all time, before Jesse questions why all…

43. The 25 Most Iconic Cards of the Last 25 Years With Adam Gray. Plus, Shohei Ohtani’s Hot Streak 🔥

    27 May 2025 · 1 h 17 min

    Mike and Jesse spontaneously rip packs to begin the episode (00:00). Then, they get to the bottom of a 2007 murder mystery. After that, fan favorite Adam Gray joins to discuss his list of the 25 most iconic cards of…

44. Gordy Bonker on Going Full Time in the Hobby and Connecting With the Younger Audience. Plus, GaryVee Interview Reactions, and Troy Is Dead to Us.

    22 May 2025 · 1 h 23 min

    Jesse and Mike begin the podcast by discussing their thoughts on the GaryVee interview from Tuesday. Then, they welcome Gordy Bonker, a cards content creator, who discusses leaving a financial career behind to go full…

45. GaryVee’s Plans to Make VeeFriends Into the Next Pokémon! Plus, Earning Trust in the Hobby, Motivation, and Knicks Vs. Pacers Preview.

    20 May 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    Gary Vaynerchuk (GaryVee on social media) joins Jesse and Mike IN STUDIO to discuss a number of topics, like the evolution of VeeFriends since launching the series in 2021, how the hobby fan base has responded to him…

46. Complex’s New Show, Pete Rose’s HOF Chances, and NFL Players in the Olympics? Plus, SI’s Abram King.

    15 May 2025 · 58 min

    Mike and Jesse begin the show by discussing a new partnership between Complex and Fanatics, whether Pete Rose will make it into Cooperstown, and the possibility that NFL players will participate in flag football in the…

47. Bad News, and Would Mike or Jesse Win in a Fight?

    12 May 2025 · 1 h 12 min

    Mike and Jesse begin the show with some bad news. Then, before disappearing from the show, Troy makes Jesse and Mike revisit their old beef. After that, the guys discuss GaryVee’s influence in the card market, upcoming…

48. Alt Vs. PWCC Lawsuit, NBA Playoffs Update, Bowman Promotion Breakdown, and More

    5 May 2025 · 1 h 22 min

    Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the big lawsuit Alt filed against PWCC. They’re then joined by collectible content creator Adam Gray to discuss the state of the NBA playoffs and debate how Steph Curry’s…

49. Topps Conference Reaction, NBA Rookie Class Expectations, Rising Popularity of Non-Sports Cards, and GaryVee Interview Reaction

    1 May 2025 · 1 h 24 min

    Jesse and Mike begin the show by talking about their biggest learnings from the Topps Conference in Atlanta. After that, they talk about the incoming NBA rookie draft class, the popularity of UFC and WWE cards,…

50. Exclusive Topps Conference Interview With GaryVee on New Topps Partnership, VeeFriends, and the Obsession With the Hobby. Plus, Topps Conference Takeaways.

    29 Apr 2025 · 53 min

    From the Topps Industry Conference in Atlanta, Jesse and Mike talk about their biggest takeaways from day one. Then, entrepreneur, social media star, and card lover GaryVee joins the guys to talk about his new card…