Episodes

  • Complex’s New Show, Pete Rose’s HOF Chances, and NFL Players in the Olympics? Plus, SI’s Abram King.

    Complex’s New Show, Pete Rose’s HOF Chances, and NFL Players in the Olympics? Plus, SI’s Abram King.
    May 15 2025
    Mike and Jesse begin the show by discussing a new partnership between Complex and Fanatics, whether Pete Rose will make it into Cooperstown, and the possibility that NFL players will participate in flag football in the Olympics soon. Then, fan of the show Abram King of Sports Illustrated talks about his transition from full-time teaching into the hobby, the rise of UFC and WWE cards, and more (22:28). Plus, how many Dick's Sporting Goods stores are there in the U.S.? Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiGuest: Abram KingProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Bad News, and Would Mike or Jesse Win in a Fight?

    Bad News, and Would Mike or Jesse Win in a Fight?
    May 12 2025
    Mike and Jesse begin the show with some bad news. Then, before disappearing from the show, Troy makes Jesse and Mike revisit their old beef. After that, the guys discuss GaryVee’s influence in the card market, upcoming NFL products, and their experience last Thursday doing a live event for charity. Plus, some mailbag. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Alt Vs. PWCC Lawsuit, NBA Playoffs Update, Bowman Promotion Breakdown, and More

    Alt Vs. PWCC Lawsuit, NBA Playoffs Update, Bowman Promotion Breakdown, and More
    May 5 2025
    Mike and Jesse start the pod by talking about the big lawsuit Alt filed against PWCC. They’re then joined by collectible content creator Adam Gray to discuss the state of the NBA playoffs and debate how Steph Curry’s performance in them will affect his overall card value (8:14). Next, friend of the show Tory Hermens joins the fold with new information on the latest Bowman moves and another game for the guys (39:15). Finally, they end the pod by answering some of your mailbag questions (1:00:58). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse GibsonGuests: Adam Gray and Tory HermensProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Topps Conference Reaction, NBA Rookie Class Expectations, Rising Popularity of Non-Sports Cards, and GaryVee Interview Reaction

    Topps Conference Reaction, NBA Rookie Class Expectations, Rising Popularity of Non-Sports Cards, and GaryVee Interview Reaction
    May 1 2025
    Jesse and Mike begin the show by talking about their biggest learnings from the Topps Conference in Atlanta. After that, they talk about the incoming NBA rookie draft class, the popularity of UFC and WWE cards, marketing strategies to grow the hobby, and the growth of cards outside of sports (16:00). Plus, they talk about some of the comments they received about their GaryVee interview before closing out the episode with some mailbag questions (01:07:20). Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Exclusive Topps Conference Interview With GaryVee on New Topps Partnership, VeeFriends, and the Obsession With the Hobby. Plus, Topps Conference Takeaways.

    Exclusive Topps Conference Interview With GaryVee on New Topps Partnership, VeeFriends, and the Obsession With the Hobby. Plus, Topps Conference Takeaways.
    Apr 29 2025
    From the Topps Industry Conference in Atlanta, Jesse and Mike talk about their biggest takeaways from day one. Then, entrepreneur, social media star, and card lover GaryVee joins the guys to talk about his new card project, the evolution of VeeFriends, the sports cards market, and more. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike GioseffiGuest: Gary VaynerchukProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Most Iconic Cards of Every Generation, Exciting News, and Guessing the Biggest Cities in New Hampshire

    Most Iconic Cards of Every Generation, Exciting News, and Guessing the Biggest Cities in New Hampshire
    Apr 24 2025
    Jesse and Mike begin the show by giving everyone what they’ve been craving: an update on Troy’s love life (00:00). Then, they discuss some exciting news in the hobby before Jesse makes Mike guess the most popular cards of every generation alive today. After that, returning guest Josh Johnson talks about the card market heating up, whether tariffs are related to the industry’s momentum, how cards became a billion-dollar industry, NBA title predictions, and more (22:34). After that, the guys take a few mailbag questions (56:56). Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi Guest: Josh Johnson Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Alternate Ways of Collecting, Tory Hermens Brings Another Game, and Troy’s Love Life

    Alternate Ways of Collecting, Tory Hermens Brings Another Game, and Troy’s Love Life
    Apr 21 2025
    Mike and Jesse begin by letting Troy explain why his love life is to blame for the problem with last Thursday’s episode (00:00). Then, the guys throw out all the different ways you can collect within the hobby (12:07). After that, friend of the show Tory Hermens challenges the guys with another game (30:08)! And to close out the program, the guys take a look at the latest happenings in the NBA card market (51:57). Hosts: Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson Guest: Tory Hermens Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Stephen Curry’s Place in History, an NBA Playoff Preview, and Growing the Hobby Among the Youth

    Stephen Curry’s Place in History, an NBA Playoff Preview, and Growing the Hobby Among the Youth
    Apr 18 2025
    Mike and Jesse begin the show by recapping yesterday’s break before discussing the influencer scene in the card market. Then, content creator Adam Gray joins the boys to discuss the NBA playoffs! They get into Stephen Curry’s place among the all-time greats, how Giannis Antetokounmpo has (somehow) been forgotten, the effects of sports betting on NBA viewership, and much more. The guys close it out with some mailbag questions. Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi Guest: Adam Gray Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins