Episodes

  • Is the Hobby Ruined? Plus, Breaking Down Wax ROI With Tom Ferrara.

    Is the Hobby Ruined? Plus, Breaking Down Wax ROI With Tom Ferrara.
    May 9 2024
    Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing whether there’s any validity to the idea that the hobby is being ruined by high box prices and Fanatics (01:13). Then, they discuss the latest news, including Jokic’s third MVP win, Paul Skenes’s call-up, and more (06:08). Then, Tom Ferrara of Pancake Analytics joins the show to go into the return on investment, the biggest influences on box pricing, and more (26:26). Finally, the guys discuss new releases and open up the mailbag to answer your questions (56:27). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Is This the Hobby’s Dream NBA Playoffs? Plus, a Card Show Legend Joins the Show.

    Is This the Hobby’s Dream NBA Playoffs? Plus, a Card Show Legend Joins the Show.
    May 6 2024
    Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing 2024 Bowman player auction pricing (1:52). Then, they check in on the NBA playoffs and and talk about how it has been the best-case scenario for the hobby so far (17:16). Later, they are joined by card show legend Paul Smith to talk about his perspective on the hobby (24:18). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (51:42). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Paul Smith Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Mike’s Hobby Manifesto and Topps Conference Follow-Up

    Mike’s Hobby Manifesto and Topps Conference Follow-Up
    May 2 2024
    Mike and Jesse start the pod by recapping the rest of the news to come out of the 2024 Topps Conference (3:04). Then, Mike tells Jesse all about his new hobby manifesto (19:20). Later, Jesse discusses some upcoming non-sports products (36:26) and they answer your mailbag questions (55:46). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 2024 Topps Conference Update

    2024 Topps Conference Update
    Apr 29 2024
    Mike and Jesse start the pod by recapping the first day of the 2024 Topps Conference. They talk about the positives and negatives of all the news and panels so far (0:48). Then, Jesse finishes up by discussing a few more news items, and answering your mailbag questions (33:08). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 2024 Bowman Baseball and Prospects With Aram Leighton

    2024 Bowman Baseball and Prospects With Aram Leighton
    Apr 25 2024
    Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing potential quarterback investments as we head into the NFL draft (2:59). Then, they are joined by Aram Leighton from ‘Just Baseball’ to talk about prospects and 2024 Bowman Baseball (12:16). Later, they answer your mailbag questions (1:08:07). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Aram Leighton Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Risers and Fallers After NBA Game 1s. Plus, Michael Allen of Daddy Rips Joins the Show.

    Risers and Fallers After NBA Game 1s. Plus, Michael Allen of Daddy Rips Joins the Show.
    Apr 22 2024
    Mike and Jesse begin by recapping the start of the first round of the NBA playoffs, and they determine whose value is rising and falling (02:21). Then they are joined by Michael Allen of Daddy Rips to discuss their favorite early memories of collecting, their favorite/least favorite aspect of breaking, and more (41:50). They end the show with your mailbag questions (68:31). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Michael Allen Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Looking Ahead at 2024 NFL Quarterbacks. Plus, Is the WNBA the Next Hobby Darling?

    Looking Ahead at 2024 NFL Quarterbacks. Plus, Is the WNBA the Next Hobby Darling?
    Apr 18 2024
    Mike and Jesse start the pod by discussing what impact—if any—the Olympics could have on basketball card prices (8:31). Then, they talk about the future of the WNBA in the hobby and whether the hype is sustainable (20:01). They also look at the 2024 NFL quarterback class and talk about a potential hobby scam (27:04). Later, they finish up the pod by answering your mailbag questions (49:12). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • NBA Playoffs Preview and MLB Rookies Off to a Hot Start. Plus, Mike’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ Review.

    NBA Playoffs Preview and MLB Rookies Off to a Hot Start. Plus, Mike’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ Review.
    Apr 15 2024
    It’s another Mike solo pod! After a brief review of ‘Dune: Part Two,’ he previews how the NBA playoffs could affect card prices (4:30). Then, he gets into some MLB rookies who are off to a hot start (13:10), and wraps up with answers to your mailbag questions (19:35). Host: Mike Gioseffi Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins