Episodes

  • From Italy to the Hobby: Wembanyama’s Card Market and Why CT Scanning Is a No-Go With Nick Andrews

    From Italy to the Hobby: Wembanyama’s Card Market and Why CT Scanning Is a No-Go With Nick Andrews
    Nov 4 2024
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Inside the World of Hobby Shop Ownership With Jason Shepherd

    Inside the World of Hobby Shop Ownership With Jason Shepherd
    Nov 1 2024
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Why the Power of Nostalgia in Card Collecting Matters With Clay Routledge

    Why the Power of Nostalgia in Card Collecting Matters With Clay Routledge
    Oct 28 2024
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • How Do I Sell My Cards? Plus, World Series Win for the Hobby With Papa Gio

    How Do I Sell My Cards? Plus, World Series Win for the Hobby With Papa Gio
    Oct 21 2024
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • ‘SCN’ Suspended?! Major NFL Moves. Plus, a Market Update With Chris McGill!

    ‘SCN’ Suspended?! Major NFL Moves. Plus, a Market Update With Chris McGill!
    Oct 17 2024
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Steve Perrault Returns! Impulse Purchase Mistakes and World Series Predictions.

    Steve Perrault Returns! Impulse Purchase Mistakes and World Series Predictions.
    Oct 11 2024
    Steve Perrault joins Mike and Jesse to break down more MLB postseason highlights. They talk about Shohei Ohtani's incredible impact compared to stars like Mookie Betts and whether it's worth investing in player cards beyond Ohtani (27:00). They also discuss their predictions for potential Hall of Fame candidates and share who they believe will make it to the World Series (37:00). Later, they examine if and how World Series victories affect card valuations (40:00). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Steve Perrault Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • MLB Updates and Hobby Hot Topics

    MLB Updates and Hobby Hot Topics
    Oct 7 2024
    This week, the dynamic duo is back in action! Jesse and Mike dive into the latest MLB postseason results, exploring the market value of players like Shohei Ohtani and sharing investment strategies in light of recent games (0:00). Later on, they tackle the Whatnot scam, the continued rise of Caitlin Clark, and your mailbag questions (22:40). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • MLB Postseason, Topps Cosmic and Sterling, and Fanatics News

    MLB Postseason, Topps Cosmic and Sterling, and Fanatics News
    Oct 3 2024
    In this episode, Mike takes the reins to dive deep into the MLB postseason. He kicks things off by exploring what the playoffs mean for the sports card hobby and shares some thoughts on the Ohtani 50/50 ball (0:00). Next, Mike breaks down the upcoming releases of Topps Cosmic and Sterling (14:30). Finally, he wraps up by discussing Fanatics’ exciting expansion into the U.K. and answers some of your mailbag questions (25:50). Host: Mike Gioseffi Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins