Sports Cards Nonsense

Shep joins the show with Jesse on the shelf sick. Gio and Shep dive into a conversation about the pricing of GOATs in the hobby and if they can all keep going up. Plus, are there any guys who still seem underpriced.

0:00 - Intro, and Shep is joining the show with Jesse out sick today. 

7:00 - Someone brought in a collection to Shep, including some incredible pieces from the late 90s and early 00s. 

15:30 - The National will be a great buying opportunity for dealers to find unique cards no one has seen before. 

17:50 - Shep on why owning a shop is so fun for him

19:40 - Nothing gets Gio more excited than buying a big lot

29:30 - Will things slow down after The National? It’s been such a unique year in the hobby. 

39:45 - Looking at GOATs and why they are gaining value

43:30 - Eventually the GOATs will drop down, but there is still a lot of room for growth for a lot of guys

51:00 - Looking at case hits from Topps and which will be the preferred ones like the Kaboom, Downtown, Color Blast, etc.

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Lance Fensterman from Fanatics, the head of Fanatics Fest, joins Gio and Jesse to discuss the 2026 version of Fanatics Fest. Plus, a major announcement about the future of Fanatics Fest.

We also get into the mailbag a bit, including the card you regret selling and much more!

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Gio is back from vacation and discusses some pickups from his time on the road. LeBron is leaving the Lakers and looks set to head to the Warriors. What could it mean for the market? Plus, a recent release has had some serious issues for Jesse.

0:00 - Intro and Mike’s Vacation Recap 

12:00 - LeBron announces he’s leaving the Lakers

15:30 - What team would help LeBron’s market most?

18:50 - Cosmic Football is the best set of the year for football

23:00 - Soccer Gio and the Soccer market in general with Brendan

42:40 - An issue with Topps Chrome Disney?

52:40 - Mailbag

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The card market shows no signs of slowing down, and Gio and Jesse discuss what to do in this market. Should you move PC pieces and buy back later? What about the cards you've been holding of liquid players? Plus, we hit the mailbag!

0:00 - AI Mike Reviews are rolling in

3:45 - When to sell a PC card or a card you were holding long-term

8:30 - General dynamics of the card market

19:00 - Giannis trade and what happens with his market now that he’s in Miami and not Boston

21:50 - Gio is interested in Lamelo Ball now that he’s in Minnesota

26:25 - Mailbag - No. 1 - buying older wax and what to avoid

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A busy weekend has Gio and Jesse recording at different times. Gio recaps the Nashville Card Show. Jesse interviews AI Mike about a wide variety of topics. Plus, a World Cup update, and how is Mike's Messi investment looking?

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Nashville Card Show Review

13:15 - Jesse Interviews AI Mike

29:20 - Jesse and Alan on the World Cup

44:00 - Wrapping Up
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