Sports Cards Nonsense

In this episode, Jesse and Alex take a real look at the current state of the sports card hobby and ask the question many collectors are starting to feel:

Is this still fun?

From rising prices and changing collector habits to the growing gap between casual collectors and big spenders, we break down what is actually happening right now and what it means for the future of the hobby.

Whether you’re ripping wax, buying singles, or just trying to keep up, this is an honest conversation about where things stand and what might be coming next.

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Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins the show to break down one of the biggest moments in hobby history, the $4.25M Michael Jordan card sale.

We dive into what makes this card so iconic, why it continues to set records decades later, and what it says about the current market.



Jason also pulls back the curtain on sports memorabilia authentication, including how to spot real from fake, why authentication matters more than ever, and the risks collectors are taking without even realizing it.

Plus, we get into:

The most undervalued areas of the hobby right now

How Upper Deck approaches scarcity, pricing, and collectors

Why some memorabilia may actually be a better value than cards today

And what the future of the hobby could look like

If you collect cards or memorabilia, this is a must-listen.
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Today, we take a moment to honor Mike's stepfather, a true Boston sports fan, a family-first guy, and someone who left a lasting impact on everyone around him. This is a personal send-off filled with stories, laughter, and the moments that mattered most.

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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.

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Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson are back from the Topps Industry Conference and joined by Jason Shepherd of Shep’s Cards to break down all the news out of Arizona, as well as one of the biggest release weeks in the hobby.

They dive into the top takeaways from the conference, including what Topps revealed about the future of football products, the conversation around wax pricing, and what all of it means for collectors and shops.

The episode also covers a packed product calendar, from Topps Chrome Football to Marvel Finest and Disney Neon, along with a bigger-picture discussion about hobby growth, market demand, and whether the release schedule is starting to feel too crowded.

Later, they’re joined by Steve from Filthbomb Breaks to talk about Filthbomb’s expansion to eBay Live, why the platform is a major opportunity for singles, and the launch of Filthbomb’s first official sports break on eBay Live, Monday night at 6 pm ET.

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