Sports Cards Nonsense

The Ringer

  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Jayden Daniels Card Hype and Upper Deck President Jason Masherah on Redemptions and the Licensing “Wild West”

    Mike and Jesse are back, and Mike starts the show with a rant on the value of football playoff sports cards (02:55). Later, they are joined by Upper Deck president Jason Masherah to ask him about what's coming to Upper Deck, why it's difficult to be a breaker with Upper Deck, licenses for players, and much more (22:06). After, Mike and Jesse discuss their recent rips (53:00), talk about their upcoming show, and answer your mailbag questions (68:54)


    Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi

    Guest: Jason Masherah

    Producer: Olivia Crerie

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    14 January 2025, 12:58 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Hobby Legal Drama: Paul Lesko on Lawsuits Shaping the Card World. Plus, How to Start a Card Show With Brian Kroeger

    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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    9 January 2025, 11:22 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    NFL Talk, Card Collecting Conspiracies, and Top Card Shows With Tim McEnery

    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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    7 January 2025, 12:16 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    2025 Kicks Off With a Panini Patch Problem

    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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    3 January 2025, 2:52 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    2024 Hobby Awards | Plus, Holiday Sales and NFL Card Values with Shep

    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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    31 December 2024, 1:55 am
  • 57 minutes 52 seconds
    MVP Showdown, Bowman Draft Talk, and Upper Deck's Big Update

    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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    20 December 2024, 12:20 am
  • 47 minutes 43 seconds
    NFL Insights and Nate Burns on the Evolving World of Collecting

    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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    16 December 2024, 9:51 pm
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Does Transfer News Mean It’s Time to Dump? Plus, Biggest Undiscovered Cards With BCW Tim

    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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    13 December 2024, 2:37 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Making a Case for Collectibles with Josh Luber, Plus, Would You Rather: Josh Allen Edition

    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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    10 December 2024, 1:54 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    End of the Panini Era and Market Review with Josh Johnson

    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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    6 December 2024, 5:49 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Shep Returns: Inside Secrets, Struggles and Successes of Owning a Card Shop

    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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    3 December 2024, 1:48 am
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