Episodes
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This week, Mike and Jesse are joined by two guests, starting with attorney Paul Lesko. Paul breaks down the lawsuit between Fanatics and Panini before sharing his favorite cases in the hobby (10:34). After, they are joined by listener of the show Brian Kroeger, who shares his experience starting a card show in Illinois (27:51). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (60:30).
Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi
Guests: Paul Lesko and Brian Kroeger
Producer: Olivia Crerie
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This week, Mike and Jesse tackle the latest NFL action, plus they’re joined by Tim McEnery of BCW Supplies to share insights on his standout anchor collection, the world of grading companies, the wild conspiracy theories shaping the card collecting scene, and their personal favorites when it comes to the best card shows around.
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Tim McEnery
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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New year, new Panini problems? Mike and Jesse start the show by breaking down the latest controversy surrounding Panini’s patch issues, raising questions about player-worn vs. game-used materials in sports memorabilia (0:00). They also discuss the company’s broader struggles before answering your mailbag questions and hinting at some exciting updates for the show (1:06:00).
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On the last show of the year, Jesse and Mike are joined by Jason Shephard. They begin the show by discussing NFL card value as the season ends, and which quarterbacks have the potential to rise. After, they hand out their hobby superlatives, from favorite guest to biggest story of the year (35:55). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (63:06).
Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi
Guest: Jason Shephard
Producer: Olivia Crerie
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This week, Mike and Jesse are back at it, diving deep into the heated NFL MVP race between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson (0:00). Next, they chat with Bob Orban from Big Bob’s Cards to break down the current landscape of Bowman Draft (27:30), and then wrap up with some card news from Beckett Collectibles and Upper Deck (46:00).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Bob Orban
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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Mike goes solo, sharing strong NFL takes, including thoughts on Baker Mayfield (0:00). Later, he’s joined by Nate Burns of Grand Slam Collectibles to discuss how collecting has changed over time. They talk about the impact of social media, influencers, and shifts in the collecting experience (8:00).
Host: Mike Gioseffi
Guest: Nate Burns
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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Today, Jesse and Mike are joined by guest BCW Tim. They begin the show by discussing Juan Soto’s hobby value after being traded (04:33) before talking about all of the high-value Topps cards that have yet to be pulled (15:12). Next, they debate which football players from their childhood will hold up (28:03), and Tim shares details and organization methods from his non-sports collection (48:06). Finally, they answer mailbag questions (62:51).
Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi
Guest: BCW Tim
Producer: Olivia Crerie
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Jesse and Mike kick off the show with NFL talk, sharing their thoughts on players like Josh Allen and diving into the quarterback market, comparing stars like Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Sam Darnold, along with investment strategies (0:00). Later, they’re joined by Josh Luber, co-founder of StockX and Fanatics Collectibles, to discuss the rise of collectible toys, including Bearbricks and his new project, Ghostrite (26:00). The episode wraps up with answers to your mailbag questions (1:07:00).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Josh Luber
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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Jesse and Mike are joined by Josh Johnson from Card Ladder. First, Josh shares his market review, discussing the current value of NFL cards and repacks (06:06). Next, they break down the potential end of the Panini era (21:59) and what will happen to Beckett sports cards (34:48). Finally, they debate whether Fanatics Fest or National is a better convention (45:16), and answer your mailbag questions (53:38).
Hosts: Jesse Gib and Mike
Guest: Josh Johnson
Producer: Olivia Crerie
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Shep is back! This week, Mike and Jesse are joined by Jason Shepherd, owner of Shep’s Cards and Collectibles, to break down the Topps MVP Buyback program, discuss card hits, and explore the future of card shops (0:00). Later, they tackle your mailbag questions on everything from shop owner pet peeves to card-collecting tips, plus a passionate PSA rant (48:00).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Jason Shepherd
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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In this episode, Mike and Jesse explore the latest updates on eBay and the Topps MVP buyback program (0:00). They’re then joined by Andrew Sigerson, who gives an inside look at his collection of rare autographs, with pieces from figures like Albert Einstein and Abraham Lincoln. Plus, he discusses the evolving market for historical autographs and what the future might hold (20:20).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Andrew Sigerson
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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Mike is joined by Adam Gray to break down the latest NBA action. They begin by discussing the Cavaliers and Celtics (3:00), before highlighting this season's standout performances from players like Nikola Jokic and Jalen Green (10:00). Next, they share their rookie predictions and assess the championship potential of teams like the Lakers and Thunder (14:00). The duo also explores the changing market values of stars like LeBron James (25:30) and offers some insight on iconic basketball cards.
Host: Mike Gioseffi
Guest: Adam Gray
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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This week, Mike and Jesse unpack the news of Nat Turner joining GameStop's board, examining what this means for the company's future in collectibles, plus the implications for local card shops (3:00). They dive into the buzz surrounding Paul Skenes's highly anticipated debut patch and Livvy Dunn's enticing offer to anyone lucky enough to pull the rare card (11:20). Later, Nik Ristevski from Goldseal Cards shares his insights into the football card market, discussing his role as a primary buyer, the challenges for breakers, and the latest trends in rookie cards (21:20).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Nik Ristevski
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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This week, Mike and Jesse tackle authenticity challenges on eBay, payment delays at auction houses, and the growing popularity of non-sports cards (0:00). Jesse also shares a big announcement from SGC (17:55). Later, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball joins to discuss the upcoming Topps Bowman Draft, including pricing, top prospects, and which players to watch in the 2024 class (19:20).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Aram Leighton
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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Jesse starts the show with some AI theme music before Jesse explains his love-hate relationship with Stadium Club (06:34). They answer listener questions by first discussing the best product release of the year (11:28). Then they give Caitlin Clark some rookie card advice (18:09) and share their thoughts on ‘Magic: The Gathering’ (21:09) and the NBA rookie class cards (24:36). They talk about the price differences between SGC and PSA (30:10) and shill bidding (43:44). Finally, they discuss the Topps draft (46:50) and answer more Mailbag questions (56:00).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Olivia Crerie
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Mike is back and ready to share the highs and lows of his Italian vacation with Jesse to kick off the show (0:00). After the recap, they’re joined by the Boston Card Hunter, Nick Andrews, to dive into the latest new releases (28:55). The trio explore CT scanning Mercury card packs and highlight the critical need for transparency in the card-collecting community as this technology evolves (44:30.
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Nick Andrews
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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Jesse welcomes Jason Shepherd, owner of Shep’s Cards and Collectibles, for an in-depth discussion on market trends, the evolving landscape of the card industry, his personal journey into the world of collecting, and the challenges of starting and running a card shop.
Host: Jesse Gibson
Guest: Jason Shepherd
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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Jesse hosts a solo show, updating listeners on the Ohtani 50/50 ball selling price, the influence of Freddie Freeman’s World Series success, and new card releases (1:00). Later, Clay Routledge discusses the pandemic's role in the resurgence of nostalgia, the significance of community in collecting, and the economic implications of nostalgia (13:50).
Host: Jesse Gibson
Guest: Clay Routledge
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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Mike and Jesse begin the show with a mailbag question on how to actually sell your sports cards (03:13). Then, they talk about the Dodgers-Yankees World Series, which player’s cards are going to rise (20:34), and who they think is going to win the series (33:16). They discuss the newer WNBA cards and the league’s growing relevance (36:18) before briefly talking about their upcoming breaks (49:40). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (55:43).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Papa Gio
Producer: Olivia Crerie
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Mike and Jesse start off by airing their frustrations about the ‘SCN’ Facebook group's suspension (01:20). Then, they hit on the hobby implications from the Davante Adams and Amari Cooper trades and discuss players whose cards might be on the rise, including Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, and Jared Goff (05:53). Afterward, Chris McGill from Card Ladder joins the show to give a market update on the NFL, NBA, MLB, and more (31:25)! Finally, they end with new releases (74:19) and your mailbag questions (82:40).
Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson
Guest: Chris McGill
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
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