Sports Cards Nonsense

What if you could compete against pro athletes and walk away with $1,000,000?

In this episode, we sit down with Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, to break down Fanatics Games. This is an amazing competition where everyday fans go head-to-head with some of the biggest names in sports for a $2,000,000 total prize pool.

We cover everything you need to know:

The Road to Fanatics Games: We discuss how the qualifiers work and which cities are hosting challenges.

How to Enter: Your guide to getting in on the action and securing your spot.

Going Against the GOATs: What it is like competing against legends such as Tom Brady.

Fanatics Fest NYC: What to expect at the premier sports fan festival in the world.

This is not just another event. It is one of the most ambitious fan competitions ever created, and it is open to you!

Learn More: https://www.fanaticsfest.com/road-to-games/knoxville

Waitlist (for fans who’d like to show interest in participating in the Games Qualifier challenge): https://tickets.fanaticsevents.com/tickets/RTG-Knoxville-adfadsf
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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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