Best Mike Gioseffi Podcasts (2025)

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Arena Club's Founder Talks the Future of Collecting; Whatnot to Regulate Repacks 1:18:52

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24m ago1:18:52

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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, transparenc…

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Beginner's Guide to Sports Card Grading 43:23

10h ago43:23

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In this episode of the Hobby Handbook, Alex AKA Clever Cuban Cards dives into the MLB playoffs with predictions and insights, sharing his thoughts on the Tigers, Guardians, Red Sox, and more. He also tackles the controversial topic of PSA's price hikes and grading turnaround times, offering a candid look at the impact on the sports card hobby. From…

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Card Grading Changes, European Market Growth and Product Availability 1:04:48

2d ago1:04:48

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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 …

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Mike Reflects on the Hobby, Deep Prospect Analysis with Aram Leighton From Just Baseball 1:01:14

4d ago1:01:14

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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, an…

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NFL Sports Card Hot Takes and Problems with the Football Market 56:19

9d ago56:19

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Brendan Willis joins the show to talk all things football, from the Titans being in trouble, to the Colts looking like a complete team, and what Joe Burrow's injury means for sports card collectors. They also discuss whether setting up at cards shows is worth it, the better QB class: 2020 or 2024, thoughts on Fanatics taking over the NFL license an…

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MASSIVE Card Release Week, Chris Sewall Talks Buying Your Grandma's Collection 1:14:34

13d ago1:14:34

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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 …

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Is Ohtani the GOAT of the baseball market? Finally, a Chrome Bowman Winner 56:23

12d ago56:23

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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.…

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Debating Vintage vs Modern Sports Cards with Gordy Bonker 1:08:29

14d ago1:08:29

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Vintage vs modern sports cards: what's better? We welcome Gordy Bonker from Bonkers Cards to The Hobby Handbook for an in-depth exploration of the debate between modern and vintage collecting. Clever Cuban Cards and Gordy discuss the transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the intricacies of content creation in the hobby industry and ho…

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QB Market Crashing, NBA Starter Pack & Difficulty of Running a LCS 1:15:36

15d ago1:15:36

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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 …

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Honest Topps Feedback, Biggest Hobby Month EVER & Hot Dog Jingles 1:05:53

19d ago1:05:53

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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…

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What No One Tells You About Running a Local Card Shop 58:54

21d ago58:54

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Clever Cuban Cards is joined by John Lontoc, owner of Pretty Cool Cards in Nolensville, TN to talk about the realities of owning a local card shop. John tells us about what a day in his life is like, what cards have been flying off the shelf one week into the NFL season, what’s bigger: pokemon or sports cards? And so much more. We also get a lightn…

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NFL Week 1 Hobby Impact, Fanatics Fest Date Change & Gordy Bonker Joins the Show 1:18:37

26d ago1:18:37

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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 …

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Massive Market Moves Coming & Bathroom Nonsense 25:04

26d ago25:04

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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 …

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Card Buying Strategy Heading into NBA Season, featuring Dr. Tyler Tarver 58:47

29d ago58:47

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Clever Cuban Cards is joined by Dr. Tyler Tarver to preview the 2025-26 NBA season and what it means for your card collection. Who should you be buying ahead of the season? Who should you be selling? Who’s the next face of the NBA? Plus, the guys discuss their biggest lessons learned in the sports card industry. Why does Tyler love Jordan Poole? Wh…

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Top 10 NFL Sports Card GOATS, MLB Prospects Heating Up, Non-QBs to Make a Splash 1:04:42

29d ago1:04:42

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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 mo…

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Mike's MAJOR LCS Mess Up & Top 25 Cards of the 2000s with Adam Gray 58:02

1M ago58:02

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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, too. Did they agree? Of course not! Mike is then joined by Brian from BWA Cards to preview (44:05) his upcoming live shows on eBay. You…

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How and Where to Get Good Deals on Collectibles and Sports Cards 35:21

1M ago35:21

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Clever Cuban Cards takes you behind the scenes of one of the biggest mistakes in his sports card career. His mistakes become your learnings! Plus, how and where can you find good deals on cards online? From the biggest sites like eBay, to small sites you may never have heard of, Alex shares some of the best places to buy cards online and why you sh…

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LARGEST Sports Card Sale in History a Recipe for Disaster + Major Pod Announcement 51:52

1M ago51:52

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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 who is relatively new to the sports cards space, after recently getting back into it. He cannot believe how much money is in the ho…

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Low End Sports Card Market Crash, Top 10 NBA Players of All-Time 1:24:57

1M ago1:24:57

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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 Savannah Bananas trading cards. And, we check in on Mike's latest eBay Live auctions. The guys also answer your mailbag questions in…

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The State of the Collectibles Hobby & How to Avoid Being Scammed 47:48

1M ago47:48

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In today’s episode of The Hobby Handbook, Clever Cuban Cards (aka Alex) is joined by Sports Card Nonsense’s Mike Gioseffi. They discuss how Mike got into collecting and some of his favorite players to collect. They also break down the state of the hobby and why Mike thinks sports cards and collectibles are in one of the best states they’ve ever bee…

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Are We Really Talking Blue Jays? Plus QB Card Rankings & Auction Madness 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

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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 baseball franchise, debate whether Drew Brees is one of the most overrated quarterbacks ever, and unleash a full-on YouTube rant. Pl…

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Straight Cash Homies Returns, NFL Buy or Sell & MLB Awards 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

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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 collectibles. Why are JJ McCarthy cards selling for so much money when he hasn’t played a snap? Are Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen and Patrick …

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Your Sports Card Collection, Your Rules: How to Block Out Hobby Hype 34:14

2M ago34:14

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Welcome to the second episode of The Hobby Handbook, hosted by Clever Cuban Cards! The Hobby Handbook explores the world of sports card collecting, where passion meets profit and nostalgia meets strategy. In this episode, Alex shares his background in education and how he quit his full time job to start selling cards and creating content. If you’re…

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The Biggest Brady Fumble, New Boxing Cards, and Testing Multiple Graders 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

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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 first time in decades, along with a new trend of testing multiple graders at once. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Jason …

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Another Game With Tory Hermens, and Mailbag 57:04

2M ago57:04

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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 Gibson Guest: Tory Hermens Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Talking Hobby Business at The National w/ Ryan Alford 25:52

2M ago25:52

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Welcome to the debut episode of The Hobby Handbook, hosted by Clever Cuban Cards! This podcast explores the world of sports card collecting, where passion meets profit and nostalgia meets strategy. In this first episode, Alex sits down with marketing maverick and media disrupter Ryan Alford, who shares how collecting cards with his four sons sparke…

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Recaps and Recovery From the National 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

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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 off with your mailbag questions. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Live From The National with News from Fanatics 42:51

2M ago42:51

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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. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guests: Michel Rubin and Mike Mahan Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Prepping for the National, Tips and Tricks, and Movie Talk 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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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 have a little talk about ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and a few more movies. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Ste…

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Introducing SGC's New Boss and a Rags-to-Riches Hobby Story 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

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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 things. They are then joined by Brian Walders to talk about his ascent in the breaking business and what it takes to start from nothing an…

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Biggest Questions From the Biggest Scam in Hobby History 1:08:07

3M ago1:08:07

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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 sides of the story to help illuminate where the hobby currently is and how a scam of this scale could possibly be achieved. Hosts: M…

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Live on the Road to Andy's Card Exchange 37:37

3M ago37:37

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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 Jesse Gibson Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kershaw’s Strikeouts, New eBay Live News, and PSA Vs. SGC 1:11:45

3M ago1:11:45

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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 mailbag questions. Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Jason Shepherd Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Panini Rookie Royalty Breaks, PSA and GemRate Mid-Year Stats, and the Topps Chrome Baseball Release 1:10:12

3M ago1:10:12

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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 analysis. They also answer your questions about the new Topps Chrome set, movies, and so much more. Hosts: Jessie Gibson and Mike Gioseffi…

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A New Jordan Record Sale, the Popularity of Ohtani, and Your Mailbag Questions 1:10:00

3M ago1:10:00

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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. They also talk about Aaron Rodgers (21:59) and get to your mailbag questions (25:49). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: …

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More Reveals from the 25 Most Iconic Cards, Market News, and Pokemon Vs. Athlete 1:18:35

3M ago1:18:35

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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, and the guys reveal some of their personal favorites (14:51). Later, Chris McGill joins to talk about market trends, as well as a litt…

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Fanatics Fest Review! 1:24:14

3M ago1:24:14

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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 majority of complaints were that it wasn't a cards show but really a sports festival. Nate Burns then joins the show. He was a vendor at …

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Garage Sale Gold! Plus, Evaluating the Rafael Devers and Desmond Bane Trades on the Market. 59:26

4M ago59:26

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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 his value (22:23). Later, they discuss a couple of huge moves in sports, including the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants (2…

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Is GameStop Buying PSA? Mike Admits Defeat, Plus Tory Hermens From DCSports87 1:08:43

4M ago1:08:43

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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 GameStop may be buying PSA and moving into the collectible space (09:15). They talk about SGC’s announcement that it will stop giving disc…

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Nonsense Talk: Auto Fakes and Zesty LCS Upgrades With Jason Shepherd! 57:50

4M ago57:50

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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 moment (17:02). Later, they look at new releases dropping next week (21:37). Jason then takes them through the upgrades he made to his sh…

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Topps Wax Crisis With BCW Tim | Plus, Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

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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 Fanatics Fest, which is coming up (29:28). They discuss what Lance learned from last year’s mistakes, which athletes will be there signin…

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Rene Nezhoda of 'Storage Wars' on Breaking Into Breaking. Plus, Aaron Judge’s Unbelievable Year, and How Much Does Jesse Weigh? 1:12:24

4M ago1:12:24

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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 Williamson’s plunging values, Honus Wagner getting back in the news, and the NBA Finals (04:48). Rene Nezhoda of 'Storage Wars' fame then join…

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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. 1:08:37

4M ago1:08:37

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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 these women want to go on dates with Troy. After that, Upper Deck president Jason Masherah joins the show to talk about some bad appl…

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The 25 Most Iconic Cards of the Last 25 Years With Adam Gray. Plus, Shohei Ohtani’s Hot Streak 🔥 1:17:27

4M ago1:17:27

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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 the last 25 years (21:46). To close out the show, the guys open the mailbag (56:36), answering questions like: How many GaryVees would…

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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. 1:22:59

5M ago1:22:59

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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 time in selling vintage baseball cards. He also talks about the current trends in the vintage card market and the role of TikTok in …

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GaryVee’s Plans to Make VeeFriends Into the Next Pokémon! Plus, Earning Trust in the Hobby, Motivation, and Knicks Vs. Pacers Preview. 1:10:58

5M ago1:10:58

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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 after his recent Topps partnership, the tough part about having a voice in the card market space, how he’s creating demand for VeeFri…

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Complex’s New Show, Pete Rose’s HOF Chances, and NFL Players in the Olympics? Plus, SI’s Abram King. 58:10

5M ago58:10

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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 Olympics soon. Then, fan of the show Abram King of Sports Illustrated talks about his transition from full-time teaching into the h…

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Bad News, and Would Mike or Jesse Win in a Fight? 1:12:15

5M ago1:12:15

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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 NFL products, and their experience last Thursday doing a live event for charity. Plus, some mailbag. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike G…

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Alt Vs. PWCC Lawsuit, NBA Playoffs Update, Bowman Promotion Breakdown, and More 1:21:47

5M ago1:21:47

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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 performance in them will affect his overall card value (8:14). Next, friend of the show Tory Hermens joins the fold with new informat…

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Topps Conference Reaction, NBA Rookie Class Expectations, Rising Popularity of Non-Sports Cards, and GaryVee Interview Reaction 1:24:06

5M ago1:24:06

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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, marketing strategies to grow the hobby, and the growth of cards outside of sports (16:00). Plus, they talk about some of the comments they …