Podcasts about sports cards nonsense

On this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike opens with a discussion about Mike Trout that is really about Wemby. Plus, the latest on the NBA Finals after the Knicks epic comeback. 0:00 - Welcome to the card coaster 9:30 - Is it safe to buy Mike Trout right now? 16:20 - The Knicks Epic Comeback 23:40 - A debate about where to grade now? 27:20 - Entertainment Card Update 40:40 - World Cup Buy or Sell with Brendan 1:03:00 - Arena Club Bet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/NONSENSE #Harryspod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Jesse Gibson is joined by Joe Wysmierski for a mix of Opening Day baseball talk, hobby debate, and complete nonsense. Jesse rips 2025 Topps Update, 2025 Stadium Club, and 2026 Series 1 blasters while Joe breaks down what collectors should actually be hunting for, including Stadium Club image variations, green parallels, and the upside of ripping retail on a day like Opening Day. The episode also dives into the buzz around Select Football packaging and whether certain boxes really give away where the case hits are hiding. Beyond that, Jesse and Joe get into the Fanatics monopoly lawsuit being dropped, the state of eBay Live, why soccer cards could have a real runway with the World Cup coming, and Joe's very honest thoughts on card shows. It's a fun (and totally nonsensical) episode with a little bit of everything: opening day energy, hobby opinions, retail ripping, and the kind of banter that makes this show what it is. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off with promo code NONSENSE at ⁠shopmando.com⁠! #mandopod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Jesse and Mike break down a historic week for the hobby. The headliner? The record-breaking $5.2 million sale of Aaron Judge's 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Superfractor 1/1. The guys dive into the implications of this massive sale and debate the "modern vs. ultra-modern" labels in today's market. The heat isn't just in baseball, though; the guys react to Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance and the subsequent spike in his card prices. Plus, they address the recent Bowman's Best release, specifically the technical glitches and "add to cart" frustrations on the Fanatics website that have collectors on edge. Later, Weston Spece of Oak City Sports Cards joins the show to discuss his journey from a 5-year-old "Beckett Almanac" to running successful shops and launching the NextUp Card Show in Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Jesse Gibson is joined by Alex from Clever Cuban Cards to dive into the current state of the hobby and the strategies that actually work for collectors today. We kick things off with a deep dive into the "Bin to Binder" challenge, where Alex reveals how he managed to turn a strict $35 monthly budget into a collection currently valued at over $1,100 in just two months. We break down the specific flips, including a massive $60 to $325 move on an Albert Pujols rookie at a recent card show, and discuss the discipline required to keep "PC" cards instead of chasing a quick premium. The conversation moves into the world of low-end slabs and the "15 dollar slab" debate. Jesse and Alex debate whether it makes sense to grade modern cards that return as PSA 9s when they often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee itself. We also tackle the ethics and mechanics of cracking slabs, including Alex's recent purchase of a PSA 8 Tom Brady case hit with the express intent to sell it raw or regrade it, and whether the hobby is shifting toward a more "pro-restoration" mindset similar to the comic book and Pokemon communities. We also cover the latest headlines, from the "Taco Seasoning Bandit" who used grocery store self-checkouts to steal thousands in sports cards to the recent massive sales volume in February 2026. We wrap up by answering listener questions about the future of Topps, the safety of TCG versus sports cards as a long-term play, and whether card manufacturers should include identification guides on packs to help new collectors navigate the endless sea of parallels and short prints. Check out Clever Cuban's eBay Live tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gioseffi sits down with Gary and Jason from The Ballcard Show for a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to succeed in the hobby, from the grind to the credibility. Gary and Jason break down why accurate data and transparency matter, and how misinformation can erode trust fast. They also dig into the bigger forces shaping the market right now, including consolidation, how content can influence collectability, and why innovation and real competition are good for collectors. The conversation then shifts to the Nashville Card Show, where the guys share what they noticed as Columbus locals working the room: the strength of the Nashville collector base, the different dynamics when you're dealing with collectors vs. dealers, and the tactics that actually help you buy, sell, and negotiate smarter. Plus, Mike closes with an update on Sports Cards Nonsense's partnership with The National as the hobby heads toward the biggest show of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi sits down with Chris Thomas of Ataboy Cards to break down a masterclass in scaling the sports card hobby into a high-six-figure empire. Chris isn't just a collector; he's a full-time music teacher who has cracked the code on balancing a 9-to-5 with a card business projected to gross $850,000 in 2026.The "Bet on Yourself" Moment: Chris reveals the $1,400 investment that changed everything and how he turned it into $1,000 profit in 24 hours. He also shares how he's 3Xing his business year-over-year by leveraging live selling and community engagement.Plus, he brought a game! Gio brings in Papa Gio for a game of Keep or Cut: Boston Sports Icons featuring Brady, Bird, Ortiz and more.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with ⁠@shop.mando⁠ and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code NONSENSE at ⁠shopmando.com⁠! #mandopod #adOur listeners get the ⁠Harry's Plus Trial Set⁠ for only $10 at ⁠Harrys.com/Nonsense⁠ - Be sure to use the code Nonsense if it asks where you came from #Harryspod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi is joined by Ryan Hoge, President of Grading at Collectors, for an exclusive breakdown of the major changes happening at PSA. Ryan explains exactly why price increases and extended turnaround times were necessary, revealing that the primary goal is to intentionally slow down submissions to manage a massive backlog. They discuss how the explosion of TCG cards is impacting sports card grading, the ripple effects this has on SGC and Beckett, and when collectors can realistically expect turnaround times to improve. Beyond the interview, Mike dives into the current state of the market, analyzing the surprising lack of price movement for new Hall of Fame inductees like Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald. He also breaks down the post-Super Bowl market, looking at prices for Drake Maye and Sam Darnold while highlighting the quiet rise of Kenneth Walker. We also check in with the community on what everyone is buying and selling right now, with a heavy focus on baseball as the season approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gio & Jesse are back in the Mojobreak Studios for more Nonsense with Doug & Dan on part two of our Mojobreak/ @SportsCardsNonsense  crossover on this special edition of The Hype! After Jesse nearly decapitates himself with one of our helmets, the guys break down a packed week of new releases including Marvel The Collector, a packed week of MLB releases and more. And to wrap things up, Cody hosts a special Super Bowl edition of Guess That Price! Watch this episode on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/ZLmWahUyReo Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of the latest releases & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com Subscribe to Sports Cards Nonsense on YouTube for more podcasts plus more videos from the Mojobreak crew! And subscribe to SCN wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe to The Hype wherever you get podcasts! Search "Mojobreak" on your favorite podcast app!

On today's jam-packed episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, we're joined by Ryan Spoon, President at Yahoo Media Group to announce a new major partnership between SCN and Yahoo, live from San Francisco, starting during Super Bowl week. The guys discuss the Super Bowl's impact on the hobby, Fantasy vs the hobby - what's the overlap, are gifted a Ghostwrite figure from Ryan, and talk about the state of the hobby. Plus, we preview our major events with eBay Live coming up the rest of the week starting tonight and continuing all day tomorrow as well as Saturday night with PSA Vault and talk about our celebrity encounters on radio row. The episode ends with an interview with expert ticket collector Howard Citron discussing the Tom Brady inscribed Super Bowl ticket available in the PSA Vault Spotlight Auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball just around the corner, Cody Pasby from Mojobreak looks at the top teams to chase in breaks and shares his picks for the most underrated rookies in the set on the latest episode of The Breakdown! Watch to see why there might be some doubts about jacob Misiorowski in year two with the Brewers, why Carson Williams could follow in Junior Caminero's footsteps and why the Chicago White Sox potentially have the best rookie class in 2026 Topps Baseball. Watch this podcast on Sports Cards Nonsense's YouTube channel and subscribe! - https://youtu.be/yf4WOEvlV74 Subscribe to Mojobreak Media on YouTube for video podcasts, box breaks & more! Go to mojobreak.com to get into breaks and mojobreakshop.com to buy sealed boxes.

On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike and Jesse dive deep into the current state of the card market to answer a burning question: Are we experiencing another high-end bubble? Mike brings the data, comparing current sales of iconic "GOAT" cards like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Mickey Mantle against their peak prices during the 2020-2021 COVID boom. The guys break down why cards like the '89 Upper Deck Griffey and '56 Mantle are actually seeing higher prices now than they did during the pandemic craze. Later, Jesse doubles down on his Carolina Panthers take. After claiming Bryce Young still has potential, Mike challenges him to put his money where his mouth is. Plus, the guys discuss Upper Deck's major announcement regarding NHL Rookie Debut Jersey cards and how they compare to Topps' recent innovations. They also tackle the frustration of sticker autos versus on-card signatures , the confusing release schedule for upcoming products like "Midnight" , and open up the mailbag to discuss Shaquille O'Neal's market value and Patrick Mahomes prices following his injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back with the biggest stories in the hobby and on the field. Is now the perfect time to buy Patrick Mahomes sports cards at a reasonable price, given his ACL tear and the Chiefs' first losing season with Mahomes as the starter. His pricing has been down for the last year or so, with his 2017 Prism Silver PSA 10 down 16% and his 2017 Optic PSA 10 down 20% on the month. Plus, Bo Nix's play has closed the gap with Drake Maye, changing the narrative in the QB market. They also review buying opportunities for quarterbacks like Bryce Young, Trevor Lawrence, and Jordan Love. In case you missed it, the Sports Cards Nonsense Fanatics Live channel is now Hobby Nonsense and there's a new Sports Cards Nonsense channel on Fanatics Live. Starting this week, the new SCN channel is running huge giveaways so you'll want to head on over to follow the account! The guys also discuss multiple breakers reportedly losing their Fanatics Breaker Program access, possibly due to a low "breaker scores." Plus, this week features the return of the iconic brand, Topps Chrome Basketball, with Hobby cases running about $6,000 and the Breakers Delight cases around $7,500–$8,000. Mike and Eddie are giving away boxes of both Topps Chrome Basketball and Topps Cosmic Baseball on Fanatics Live this week. To close out the episode, today's mailbag questions cover Mike's thoughts on Chrome basketball pricing , the difference in retail blasters and hobby boxes and if you'd rather have 1 $20 card of 4 $5 cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson break down Jeff Kent's selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame and discuss the problematic process behind the committee's choices. The guys also tackle the "PSA Pikachu Scandal"—debating whether there is actual fire behind the smoke of recent conflict-of-interest allegations and if AI grading is the inevitable solution. They also spoke with PSA getting their first-hand reactions and explanation on what happened. Later, the conversation turns to the high-end market, focusing on the Shohei Ohtani Gold Logoman currently up for auction at Fanatics Collect for over $1 million, and why Ohtani remains immune to the off-season dip. They shift to the gridiron talking NFL QBs and "HOF Locks" (Rodgers, Stafford, Mahomes), "Buys" (Stroud, Love) and "Sells" (Maye, Burrow). Finally, Adam Palmer of Daily Nonsense joins the show to explain why you should care about the soccer market right now and the growth of the MLS. The show wraps with a mailbag segment covering the potential of a multi-sport Allen & Ginter set, how a baseball strike could impact card values, why sports cards and TCGs use different methods of pricing and more. Be sure to leave a comment letting us know what you think of today's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Gioseffi is joined by the controversial yet insightful guest, Nick Andrews, also known as the Boston Card Hunter for today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense. The conversation explores the current state of the market, the impact of auction houses, and the evolving landscape of card grading. Nick shares his candid thoughts on the recent hobby scandals and his strategic decisions in the hobby, offering a unique perspective on navigating the highs and lows of collecting. From Probstein and Snype to liquidity events and the impact of repacks, plus the most dangerous part of the sports card hobby, this episode has it all. Mike also ends with a mailbag covering some new releases and the cause of GOAT card spikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up for a jam-packed, scandal-filled episode of Sports Cards Nonsense as Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson dive into the latest controversies and updates in the hobby. We start with a discussion on the recent security issues and allegations surrounding Probstein. From a massing shilling scandal to a data breech, it only sounds like bad news when it comes to this story. Topps Chrome Basketball dropped this week and Mike has mixed reactions on the prices. We also talk with the management team of The National Sports Collectors Convention about upcoming changes, vendor expansions, and new features like Pokémon TCG. Thanks to Jim Ryan, Joe Drelich and Brian Coppola for joining us! Later, the guys discuss Geoff Wilson's interview with Dr. Beckett and claims that shill bidding isn't self bidding. *Insert your eye rolls here.* We finish with a Mike vs Jesse Arena Club slab battle giveaway. Tune in to see who wins, hear from The National team and get the latest on the hobby scandals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cubs pitcher and card collector Justin Steele joins Jason and Gary for an interview about the hobby. Clever Cuban had some rough takes that are pushed back on .... and Dr. James Beckett is normalizing shill bidding . All this and more today on The Ballcard Show. Justin Steele-  @JustinSteele21 on IGSports Cards Nonsense- www.youtube.com/ ⁨@SportsCardsNonsense⁩  Alex - Clever Cuban Cards-  ⁨@CleverCubanCards⁩  Be Sure to follow The Ballcard Show on Socials Gary LeMaster- Co-HostJason Otero - Co-HostBusiness Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

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 state of the sports card market, the impact of overprinting, and the allure of vintage autograph rookies, which Professor enjoys collecting. They also debate the value of modern players like Shohei Ohtani and Patrick Mahomes, and explore the dynamics of card breaking and its influence on prices. Mike also shares his latest PC pickup, why community building is essential for successful card breaking businesses and the challenges faced by breakers in maintaining engagement, as well as the Babe Ruth sale that just lost $3 MILLION.Plus, will Ohtani prices come down or is the current market here to stay? The guys answer that question in today's mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 market. Drake Maye and Bo Nix continue to have their markets grow, too. The Hobby Handbook's Clever Cuban Cards joins the show via the phone to join the discussion on the Nashville Card Show, which all three of the guys were at over the weekend. Alex spent $20,000 on 1,700 cards at the show! Mike and Jesse had a great time meeting many of you... And some disrespectful children. Plus, they answer mailbag questions on the decrease in collectors but increase in repackers. And, is PSA all-in on repackers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 Bowman Chrome is here! And the Mojobreak crew breaks down the biggest players to chase and the best teams to get in breaks on this week's episode of The Breakdown! Dan, Doug & Cody talk about a loaded checklist for a couple of NorCal teams, another loaded GPK checklist and the guys party like it's 1909 and talk about the Shoeless Joe Jackson retrofractor in this year's set. Listen to this episode wherever you get podcasts!  Watch this video on Sports Cards Nonsense YouTube channel and subscribe! - https://youtu.be/b-WGQH-MQlE Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of all the latest releases & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

Mama Breaks' Stephanie Garcia joins Cody to talk about the most hyped new releases in pop culture & entertainment cards on the latest episode of The Breakdown! Stephanie & Cody preview the latest Star Wars Chrome Sapphire offering and why Topps decided to go the more traditional route for this year's set. Plus, with so many highly anticipated pop culture & entertainment sets on the horizon, they break down the most hyped sets and why a brand new superhero box could be the best value of any entertainment product in the hobby. Watch this video on Sports Cards Nonsense YouTube channel and subscribe! - https://youtu.be/n82z1bp3SEg Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of all the latest releases & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

We're swinging for bat knob relics as Doug, Dan & Cody preview 2025 Topps Tier One Baseball on the latest episode of The Breakdown! The guys discuss the best teams to get in breaks, which squads have a loaded checklist and why the Giants could be the most in demand team with a chance at a special Pokemon pull. Plus Doug reveals his most recent PSA submission live on the show, including a pair of exclusive Barry Bonds autos Watch The Breakdown on Sports Cards Nonsense's YouTube channel! And subscribe to Mojobreak Media on YouTube for podcasts, box breaks and more.  Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2025 Topps Tier One & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

It's time to get our HATE on this week on The Breakdown! Doug, Dan & Cody talk about the most hated athletes in sports and how that translates to the hobby. Plus, Doug digs up some data on the most underrated names in sports cards and if they are deserving of some more love from collectors.  And the guys talk about which teams are often the last to go in breaks and why some collectors should reconsider their feelings for them. Watch The Breakdown on Sports Cards Nonsense's YouTube channel! And subscribe to Mojobreak Media on YouTube for podcasts, box breaks and more.  Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2024 Topps Chrome Boxing & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

Doug, Dan and Cody talk about a shocking auction on Whatnot, one of Panini's final NBA releases and Manu from Cardboard 47 joins the show on this week's episode of The Breakdown! After a Topps '52 Mickey Mantle rookie card sold for $300K on a Whatnot auction, the guys discuss the surprising sale. Plus Panini debuts a new NBA licensed product for the last time with the release of Silhouette Basketball. If you love relics and random NBA players from the 90's & 2000's, have we got a product for you! Then breaker from Cardboard 47 Manu joins Cody to talk about the end of the Panini era for basketball collectors and the biggest no-no's for breakers just getting started. Checkout Manu breaking with Cardboard 47 on Whatnot! Watch The Breakdown on Sports Cards Nonsense's YouTube channel! And subscribe to Mojobreak Media on YouTube for podcasts, box breaks and more.  Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2024 Panini Silhouette Basketball & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

Doug & Cody get ready for the NFL season and welcome Troy Licastro from Dave & Adams on this week's episode of The Breakdown! The guys preview 2024 Panini Immaculate Football, talk about the former NFL hobby busts who are primed for a bounceback season and discuss the falout of the Colts decision to start Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson. Plus the guys talk about what they would change about breaking and what kinds of rules & regulations they would put into effect if they were in charge of the industry. Check out Troy and the whole Dave & Adam's crew at dacardworld.com! Watch The Breakdown on Sports Cards Nonsense's YouTube channel! And subscribe to Mojobreak Media on YouTube for podcasts, box breaks and more.  Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2024 Panini Immaculate Football & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

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 Mahomes about to take a big step backward while Joe Burrow takes another step forward? Plus, the guys talk MLB Awards, who's hot in baseball right now (and who's not), as well as answering mailbag questions! Oh, and did we mention - Straight Cash Homies returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Panini National Treasures is going out with a Mike Breen style BANG or a whimper? Joe Wysmierski from Phoenix Sports Cards and Sports Cards Nonsense "Cut the Nonsense" joins Doug and Dan to preview the high end staple on the latest episode of The Breakdown! The guys talk about the massive Logoman checklist and speculate if collectors will get Logoman fatigue. Plus the guys try to guess which repack names are fake and which ones are real in a quick quiz from producer Cody before discussing the wild west terrain of the buyback & repack world. Check out Joe on Cut the Nonsense on Sports Cards Nonsense YouTube channel! And check out Phoenix Sports Cards in Glendale, Arizona or online at phxsportscards.com Watch The Breakdown on Sports Cards Nonsense's YouTube channel! And subscribe to Mojobreak Media on YouTube for podcasts, box breaks and more.  Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2024 National Treasures Football & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

Doug & Dan return from The National in Chicago and talk about what they loved and hated about this year's show with producer Cody on this week's episode of The Breakdown! Doug makes a bold statement about the breaker pavilion at the annual show while Dan gets some stuff off his chest about the things that irked him the most at the big show in Rosemont. Plus the guys preview 2024 National Treasures Football and look ahead to 2028 when The National is heading to Motown. Watch The Breakdown on Sports Cards Nonsense's YouTube channel! And subscribe to Mojobreak Media on YouTube for podcasts, box breaks and more.  Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2024 National Treasures Football & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

This week on The Breakdown, Doug Caskey & Dan Anderson from Mojobreak welcome Chris Keller from Top Shelf Breaks to the show to talk about which teams have been hottest in football breaks and which QB's are set to take over the hobby. Plus Chris shares some early reactions on what he saw on the show floor while setting up at The National in Chicago, the guys offer some advice to anyone looking to break into the sports card business and Chris surprises the guys with a special song to celebrate Mojobreak's 15th anniversary. Watch Mojobreak's The Breakdown on the Sports Cards Nonsense YouTube channel! - https://youtu.be/FUZFUbz9oPg Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball, 2024/25 Panini Noir Basketball & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

Welcome to The Breakdown, your home for in depth discussions on sports card breaks and the business of The Hobby! Each week, Doug, Dan and a special guest go in depth on the latest product releases and more shop talk. This week, Mike Gioseffi from Sports Cards Nonsense joins the show to talk to the guys about the massive 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball checklist and why the rookie autograph checklist is starting to become unruly. Plus the guys share their history in the breaking space dating back to 2010. And the guys find out that they apparently weren't among the first in the sports card breaking space after a notable breaker goes off on Twitter claiming to be the originator of many of the biggest parts of breaking. Watch this episode on the Sports Card Nonsense YouTube channel! -    Check out box breaks, interviews and more on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel and subscribe today.  Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball, 2024/25 Panini Noir Basketball & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

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Doug & Cody catch up with friend of the show Jesse Gibson on this week's episode of The Hype! The co-host of Sports Cards Nonsense chats with the guys about what's going on at SCN, how pop culture cards have gotten better in the last year & what still needs to improve. Plus, for listeners of SCN's latest episode, the guys dive deeper into how nostalgia fuels the hobby. Follow Jesse on IG ‪@the_sports_boi‬ and subscribe to ‪@SportsCardsNonsense‬ wherever you get podcasts! Watch live every Wednesday on out Mojobreak Media channel!

Mike and Jesse start the pod by getting into their origin story (3:30). Then they are joined by Chris McGill from Card Ladder for an update on the market (33:06). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:10:11). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Chris McGill Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of the trade requests going around in the NFL, Bobby and Eddie tell us which fanbase they would want to be traded to as part of the Tittle Tattle. Plus, Co-host of the Sports Cards Nonsense podcast, Jesse Gibson, joins Bobby and Eddie live from New York!    Follow the Show: @25Whistles Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the trade requests going around in the NFL, Bobby and Eddie tell us which fanbase they would want to be traded to as part of the Tittle Tattle. Plus, Co-host of the Sports Cards Nonsense podcast, Jesse Gibson, joins Bobby and Eddie live from New York!    Follow the Show: @25Whistles Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest edition of The Shallow End: Total Content. Featuring … Cardboard Chronicles; Cards to the Moon; Stacking Slabs; The Collector's Gene; Sports Card Madness; Sports Cards Nonsense; Lemme Get That Podagraph; Wax Pack Hero. Contact Dave Schwartz on IG @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

We welcome back the better half of the Sports Cards Nonsense duo, Jesse Gibson aka Sports Boi.  We talk about SCN and Card Shop Live, how to save breaking (hint: baby breakers, ok maybe not a subtle hint), and why his partner, Mike Gioseffi, keeps ducking this podcast.   We start by talking about the mega bid/shill bid situation with Sports Card Therapist (seems like eons ago already), because that's how much I delayed publishing this podcast episode.  Jesse, I am so sorry for the delay in releasing this episode.  I blame Cblez and the repackers who are supposedly ruining The Hobby =) Finally, If you would like to buy Sports Cards Nonsense merch (not a sponsor, not an affiliate), go to www.sportscardsnonsense.com where you can buy all the merch you want….just not any baby onesies.

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With The National in the rear view, Doug, C-Rad & Cody recap a packed week in Chicago and discuss their favorite parts of this year's show. Plus the guys try to predict what Brock Purdy's National Treasures RPA's will sell for when NT drops next week and discuss two huge card sales from completely different corners of the hobby.

Mojobreak & SCN team up for a special live podcast from The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago! Doug, Cody, Jesse & Mike talk about what they're looking for at the big show, how it compares to year's past and, of course, a ton of Chicago food talk. Then Cody hosts a special Chi-town edition of Guess That Price! Huge thanks to Hobbzi & Luddex for putting this together!

Part Deux with Jesse “Sports Boi” Gibson, where Jesse and I finally get to TCG Nonsense, particularly Pokemon.  I would write more for the show notes here, but I am really behind with packing for The National!

Jesse Rhodes Gibson, the better half of the duo that makes up the Sports Cards Nonsense (on Instagram @sports_cards_nonsense) comes by the podcast studio mainly to talk about how he beat Taylor Swift in a Battle of the Bands competition in high school.  Jesse then graciously allows me to do his annual performance review by playing the part of Bill Simmons. Jesse provides the origin story for Sports Cards Nonsense and how it all started and how they got with the Ringer Network.  We talk about why it's important to him and Mike as to why they like to keep their content clean and family friendly.  We then pivot to talking about Hobby Positivity vs. Hobby Negativity and reporting on news in The Hobby.  We then end the first half with talking about imposter syndrome.  Enjoy! - Denny YouTube link to Part I: https://youtu.be/nuMPMsqHjVI

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Season 4, episode 24: On this episode, Rob brings Mike and Jessie from Sports Card Nonsense to discuss doing everything in the hobby from content creation, breaking, collecting, pop culture cards, and everything in between.

We wrap up a week of Mojo Sessions live from The MINT Collective with two of the best hobby podcasters in the game Mike Gioseffi & Jesse Gibson from Sports Cards Nonsense! Mike & Jesse talk to Doug, Dan & Joe about...well you'll just have to listen to find out. Locker room showers, karaoke memories and a heated conversation about the new ( and immediately abandoned) BGS grading scale, this episode has something for everybody.   Check out Mike & Jesse's awesome podcast Sports Card Nonsense from The Ringer wherever you get podcasts.   Note: This episode was recorded before Beckett announced their grading scale would not change as they had previsouly said, like literally minutes before.

Now that the Bengals and Dolphins are out, football is over. Baseball Season is coming right up. Jason and Gary break down top baseball prospects for 2023.

Are you ready for some card talk? Mike Gioseffi from Sports Cards Nonsense sits down with me to talk about his popular show, our hobby and more (1:53:46). In Collectors Corner Don and Vinnie Caruso (52:07) join me to talk TTM and hobby legend Les Wolff and I (30:41) chat about hot topic and share some breaking show news! We have our regular segments Bakers Dozen (12:06), Making the Grade (1:29:15), TTMCast Stamp of Approval (1:32:26), The Vern Rapp Minute (1:38:55) and TTM Returns (1:45:15). Send feedback and questions to us at ttmcast@yahoo.com