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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.

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 journey from being a young collector to a successful entrepreneur. They discuss the innovative use of AI in card grading, transparency of digital marketplaces and how he started Arena Club. They also discuss the booming international market, the intricacies of repacks, and Arena Club's 5-year outlook.

Beyond the interview, Jesse and Mike discuss SGC being down big month over month and answer listener questions about the ideal schedule for Fanatics releases, the dynamics of card pricing, card show etiquette and the impact of player performance on card values.

They also preview their upcoming live shows, including Jesse breaking WWE Finest on Fanatics Friday night. 
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Arena Club's Founder Talks the Future of Collecting; Whatnot to Regulate Repacks

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 the docket.

PSA's pricing and turnaround times have been a hot topic of conversation over the last week, which Jesse and Alex reflect on. They also discuss the booming market for Pokémon cards, the impact of player likability on card value (Aaron Rodgers), and the challenges of maintaining affordability in the hobby. 

Be sure to check out Mike's eBay Live tonight with DC Sports 87! And, tune into The Hobby Handbook with Clever Cuban Cards each Thursday.
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Card Grading Changes, European Market Growth and Product Availability

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, discussing the latest trends with special guest Aram Leighton from Just Baseball.

They talk Bowman Chrome, early MLB Draft thoughts, and highlight standout players. The conversation also touches on the evolving market for pitchers, the MVP race in the American League, and the nostalgia that keeps collectors engaged.

Tune in for a mix of expert analysis, personal reflections, and a look ahead at the 2026 baseball rookie class.
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Mike Reflects on the Hobby, Deep Prospect Analysis with Aram Leighton From Just Baseball

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 a 3-million card collection that ended up being a money loser, and what lessons he took away from it.

He also breaks down the most common types of sellers he encounters and how bulk collections get valued.

On the release side, Bowman Chrome is back and after several down years, this year looks loaded. The crew also covers the Disney Topps Chrome drop, featuring autos like Tim Allen and Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear, and Sully from Monsters Inc.

And as always, they dig into the mailbag: Is Topps Finest Basketball overpriced? What’s the outlook for ultimate card collecting rooms? And, we'll be breaking with DCSports87 next Monday, which you won't want to miss. 
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MASSIVE Card Release Week, Chris Sewall Talks Buying Your Grandma's Collection

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 big releases coming starting next week, the soccer market is up big, and Bowman Chrome FINALLY has a winner with their latest release. 

Plus, Matt explains the equilibrium point in sports cards and how that relates to demand for the best players' cards.

And don't miss out on Mike's big eBay Live on Friday night with MASSIVE singles starting at $1 - it starts at 7:30 pm ET. 
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Is Ohtani the GOAT of the baseball market? Finally, a Chrome Bowman Winner

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 it's probably a good time to hold onto Justin Herbert and Jordan Love. Is Mac Jones actually trending up? Probably not. 

Plus, the guys answer mailbag questions including the best ways to move low-end cards, thoughts on Topps Chrome Baseball MVP buy-backs, which five NBA players would be ideal to start your basketball collection with, and how hard it is (or isn't) to own a local card shop.
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QB Market Crashing, NBA Starter Pack & Difficulty of Running a LCS

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 August, up from $314M in July, and which athletes fueled the surge. They also cover:

Topps Collector Appreciation Day, why collectors are frustrated with card prices, and Card Ladder’s August market report and top auction house results. They also play some Trivia with Kristina on the biggest public athlete card sales in August.

Plus, thoughts on eBay comps, Fanatics Fest potentially adding another day and answer your mailbag questions.
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Honest Topps Feedback, Biggest Hobby Month EVER & Hot Dog Jingles

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 career, the guys sort through which QBs are buys, sells, or completely off the radar (sorry, Cam Ward fans) following Week 1.

They also touch on Justin Fields’ card market, Fanatics Fest updates, and how Ken Griffey Jr. and Michael Jordan collectors are shaping the hobby as their disposable income grows.

Later, Gordy Bonker joins to preview his new podcast, The Gordy Bonker Show, launching next week on the SCN Network. Together, the guys dive into big-picture market trends, including why Willie Mays is still a hold and why Shohei Ohtani might be the only modern baseball player who can keep pace with legends.

Be sure to follow Gordy on social and keep an eye out for the first episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, debuting next week!
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NFL Week 1 Hobby Impact, Fanatics Fest Date Change & Gordy Bonker Joins the Show

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. But what should you be selling?

From buy/sell lessons to a rant on ethics in sports cards, Mike breaks down how sustainable today’s wax and breaking scene really is.

He also dives into singles and trends, buzz around side hustles at card shows, and why “everything is up.” Plus, why can't there always be a checklist released for a new sports card drop? Speaking of, there are a bunch of new releases dropping, which will be featured in our eBay Live shows. Be sure to check that out!
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Massive Market Moves Coming & Bathroom Nonsense

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, Peyton Manning, and Aaron Rodgers, the guys explain their rankings and look at recent card sales for each QB.

They also spotlight the most underrated NFL sports card GOATs, highlighting players whose cardboard still deserves more love.

In hobby news, they cover:

 
Why you shouldn’t get swayed by recent record-breaking sales

 
MLB prospect chatter featuring Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle and Mets pitcher Jonah Tong

 
A mailbag on non-quarterbacks who could make a splash this NFL season

Plus, a reminder: don’t buy what you don’t understand.
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Top 10 NFL Sports Card GOATS, MLB Prospects Heating Up, Non-QBs to Make a Splash

After learning more about the secret life of their new producer, Mike and Jesse open the show by discussing Caitlin Clark’s record-setting card, card grading, their thoughts on sellers disclosing information versus buyers doing their due diligence, and more (00:00). Then, they welcome Aram Leighton of The Just Baseball Show to talk about top MLB prospects, how the 2024 draft class forecasts for the big leagues, and their thoughts on the 2025 Bowman baseball set (28:48). To close out the show, the guys take mailbag questions (01:04:54). And … is Mike Trout on the move?

Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Aram Leighton
Producer: Troy Farkas
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Aram Leighton on the 2025 Bowman Baseball Set and the 2024 MLB Draft Class. Plus, Caitlin Clark Sets Another Record and Mailbag!

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