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Sports Cards Nonsense

A podcast featuring Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson that’s about sports, the Sports card market, and how to make money with this hobby. Who you should be buying and selling - along with the occasional fantasy football advice.

Mike and Jesse are in Boston for Jack's Memorial. Brendan provides a quick intro, including details on Topps Chrome Sapphire Football dropping this week. 

We catch up on:

Bowman Baseball with Aram Leighton

Gordy's Unusual Collection and why he is a LeBron guy

Doug from The Hobby Handbook on what is moving at card shows right now

Plus, Mike and Jesse discuss secondary wax prices dropping into a more manageable range for consumers, and if it will continue
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Catching Up on a WILD Week in the Hobby

Wax Prices have been going up, but Mike and Jesse have noticed that things are finally starting to level off on the secondary market. The lone exception is 2025 Topps Chrome NFL. Will 2026 Bowman buck the recent trend like NFL Chrome, or has the market completely settled down? 

In this episode, we cover:

Papa Gio sits in for some fun on Jesse's latest injury woes

2025 WWE Topps Royalty bounties

How high will the John Cena bounty go?

Zach Stanley from We the Hobby joins Mike and Jesse

We the Hobby's transition to eBay and how the relationship with Topps and Fanatics has remained strong
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Wax Prices are FINALLY Starting to Settle Down

2026 Bowman Baseball is finally here and the prospect market is already going crazy!

In this episode, Aram Leighton joins the show to break down the biggest names in the new Bowman release, the teams worth chasing, and the prospects that could explode in value over the next few months.

We talk about players like Ethan Holliday, why certain teams are skyrocketing in price, and whether the hype is actually justified. We also dive into sleeper prospects, pitching talent, and the current state of the baseball card market heading into one of the biggest releases of the year.

This episode covers:

Which Bowman prospects are worth holding
Which cards should probably be sold immediately
The biggest value teams in the product
Why prospecting is changing in baseball cards
How the hobby is reacting to the 2026 Bowman checklist
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2026 Bowman Baseball Breakdown with Special Guest Aram Leighton

PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the crew!

This week, we’re going deep with the President of PSA to discuss their new fraud protection program, authenticity guarantees, and the future of the grading giant. Is PSA’s massive submission volume a sign of market health or a warning? The crew debates.

Also in this episode...

 Fanatics x FIFA: What the massive new licensing deal means for the future of soccer cards and international collecting. 

Gear Up: A look at BCW’s new graded storage tech and the cold, hard realities of the hobby business. 

The Chaos: Plenty of market arguments and Sports Cards Nonsense energy.

If you care about the market, the business, or just a good hobby debate, this one is for you.
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$200M Fraud Protection Program with PSA President Ryan Hoge + Fanatics Announces MAJOR Licensing News

What if you could compete against pro athletes and walk away with $1,000,000?

In this episode, we sit down with Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, to break down Fanatics Games. This is an amazing competition where everyday fans go head-to-head with some of the biggest names in sports for a $2,000,000 total prize pool.

We cover everything you need to know:

 The Road to Fanatics Games: We discuss how the qualifiers work and which cities are hosting challenges.

 How to Enter: Your guide to getting in on the action and securing your spot.

 Going Against the GOATs: What it is like competing against legends such as Tom Brady.

 Fanatics Fest NYC: What to expect at the premier sports fan festival in the world.

This is not just another event. It is one of the most ambitious fan competitions ever created, and it is open to you!

Learn More: https://www.fanaticsfest.com/road-to-games/knoxville

Waitlist (for fans who’d like to show interest in participating in the Games Qualifier challenge): https://tickets.fanaticsevents.com/tickets/RTG-Knoxville-adfadsf
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How YOU Can Win $1,000,000 at Fanatics Games

In this episode, Jesse and Alex take a real look at the current state of the sports card hobby and ask the question many collectors are starting to feel:

Is this still fun?

From rising prices and changing collector habits to the growing gap between casual collectors and big spenders, we break down what is actually happening right now and what it means for the future of the hobby.

Whether you’re ripping wax, buying singles, or just trying to keep up, this is an honest conversation about where things stand and what might be coming next.

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The Truth About Today’s Sports Card Market

Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins the show to break down one of the biggest moments in hobby history, the $4.25M Michael Jordan card sale.

We dive into what makes this card so iconic, why it continues to set records decades later, and what it says about the current market.

 

Jason also pulls back the curtain on sports memorabilia authentication, including how to spot real from fake, why authentication matters more than ever, and the risks collectors are taking without even realizing it.

Plus, we get into:

 The most undervalued areas of the hobby right now

 How Upper Deck approaches scarcity, pricing, and collectors

 Why some memorabilia may actually be a better value than cards today

 And what the future of the hobby could look like

If you collect cards or memorabilia, this is a must-listen.
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Upper Deck President Jason Masherah Joins to Discuss the $4.25M Michael Jordan Card Sale, Authentication Risks & Undervalued Markets

Today, we take a moment to honor Mike's stepfather, a true Boston sports fan, a family-first guy, and someone who left a lasting impact on everyone around him. This is a personal send-off filled with stories, laughter, and the moments that mattered most.

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Saying Goodbye to a Father

Topps Chrome Football is here, and the hobby reaction has been even crazier than expected.

Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson break down the insane launch of Topps Chrome Football after a record-setting day that saw Sports Cards Nonsense generate nearly $197,000 in sales, shattering our previous high. They get into the real reasons demand exploded, why breakers and collectors may have underestimated the market, and whether these prices are a sign of a new level for the hobby or the peak before things come back down.They also talk through the product itself, including early reactions to inserts like Kaiju, Tecmo and Genie, huge sales for stars and rookies, and why cards for players like Jaxson Dart, Josh Allen and Tom Brady are already commanding massive prices. Plus, they debate whether Topps Chrome Football is simply too expensive, what this release says about hobby demand right now, and why some of the biggest breakers are furious about pricing and release-day strategy.

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We Sold $197,000 of Topps Chrome Football in 1 Day

Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back from the Topps Industry Conference and joined by Jason Shepherd of Shep’s Cards to break down all the news out of Arizona, as well as one of the biggest release weeks in the hobby.

They dive into the top takeaways from the conference, including what Topps revealed about the future of football products, the conversation around wax pricing, and what all of it means for collectors and shops. 

The episode also covers a packed product calendar, from Topps Chrome Football to Marvel Finest and Disney Neon, along with a bigger-picture discussion about hobby growth, market demand, and whether the release schedule is starting to feel too crowded. 

Later, they’re joined by Steve from Filthbomb Breaks to talk about Filthbomb’s expansion to eBay Live, why the platform is a major opportunity for singles, and the launch of Filthbomb’s first official sports break on eBay Live, Monday night at 6 pm ET.

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Catching Up on a WILD Week in the Hobby

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