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The Gordy Bonker Show is a weekly podcast on the Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network where host Gordy Bonker shares insights on vintage sports cards both related to their relevance as collectibles and as alternative assets.
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Gordy Bonker is back with another episode featuring Seth Gershenson, a PhD in Economics and professor at American University, to discuss the “nostalgia effect” in the sports card market. Professor Gershenson talks about his research into the sports card market, the impacts of supply and demand, and much more.
Gordy also breaks down a $500,000 Michael Jordan deal and his eBay Live debut. He also talks about the Masters and who he thinks will come out on top.0:00 - eBay Live Debut6:09 - $500,000+ Jordan Deal11:37 - Seth Gershenson20:40 - A Morbid Bump in Sales33:10 - The Nostalgia Effect
Check out Gordy's next eBay Live on Sunday at 8 pm ET!
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Gordy Bonker makes a big announcement on the future of his live shows. Bonkers Cards Live is moving from TikTok to eBay Live starting this Sunday. Gordy recaps the journey that has led him to where he is today, talks about why eBay Live is the right platform to move his live selling forward, and what comes next. Finally, he shares he’s now brokering the sale of a “white whale” Michael Jordan card.
0:00 - Bonkers Cards Club Update1:45 - Why eBay Live?10:14 - Thank You11:54 - Another Michael Jordan Card
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Gordy Bonker dips into his Wall Street background to talk about where the economy meets the sports card hobby. Gordy analyzes and compares trends in the sports card market with the stock market and gold, and talks about what we can learn from three of the most important vintage sports cards in existence. Finally, he talks about why vintage sports cards are an earnest alternative asset moving forward.3:23 - Today’s Market7:50 - Alternative Assets11:20 - 3 Most Important Vintage Cards18:35 - Why the Sports Card Market?
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Gordy Bonker is joined by Jim McFarland, also known as America’s Cobbler! Jim has amassed millions of social media followers showcasing his family-owned shoe repair business. Being a big-time collector and hobbyist, Gordy and Jim talk through Jim’s story and rise to social media fame, Jim shows off some of his personal collection and shares stories from the hobby, and they break down what cards they are looking for in the future.0:00 - Intro2:38 - Becoming America’s Cobbler9:21 - Jim’s Vintage PC26:47 - Cards to Watch36:58 - Trading for Mantle
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Gordy Bonker is back to talk about a big weekend at the Philly Card Show, including sales of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan. Then, an interview filmed live at the Philly Card Show with The Divide LIVE, where Gordy talks about his transition from Wall Street to the sports card hobby, the money making its way into collectibles, and more.0:00 - A Busy Weekend2:00 - Mantle and Jordan Sales4:02 - I Met Mariano Rivera8:26 - An Interview with The Divide Live
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Gordy is joined by Mike Gioseffi, the co-founder of Sports Cards Nonsense, to talk getting signed by Bill Simmons six years ago, the mystique of Mickey Mantle, and the future of everything in the sports card hobby. Gordy also hits on purchasing the Holy Grail of Michael Jordan cards and does a surprise unboxing live!0:00 - Intro0:52 - Two Big Sales3:08 - I Purchased a Holy Grail Card7:30 - Unboxing A Card Live11:07 - Mike Gioseffi Joins the Show
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Gordy Bonker is joined by Samuel Evans to talk about The National's Youth Collector Club Initiative, a program designed to empower young hobbyists through education, community, and the excitement of collecting. With Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network's new partnership with The National, this is one of the initiatives we'll be focussed on promoting. Gordy also talks USA Hockey, the modern market, and where he's headed next.
0:00 - Intro1:27 - USA Hockey Wins Gold3:50 - A Strong Market6:57 - The Philly Card Show9:09 - Youth Collector Club Initiative with Samuel Evans
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Gordy recaps his trip out west to the West Coast Card Show. He relives meeting a legend at Heritage Night and talks about deals that he made: including the acquisition of an ultra-rare Roberto Clemente card. Finally, Gordy breaks down the Logan Paul $16.5 million Pokemon card and what it means for the market.0:00 - Intro4:55 - Meeting a Legend8:08 - The West Coast Card Show17:04 - The First Ever Refractor?!23:45 - $16.5 Million Pokemon Card
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Gordy Bonker shares wild happenings in the 1952 Mickey Mantle market as well as the resiliency of other commodity markets in the world. He looks forward to a trip out west for the West Coast Card show, a Lakers/Thunder game, and more. Finally, Gordy breaks down the biggest trade of his life, securing THE 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige card.
0:00 - Intro3:06 - 52 Mantle Market6:49 - Resilient Markets13:00 - Headed Out West15:45 - One of My Biggest Trades
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Gordy is joined by Steven Lane, a lifelong Mickey Mantle collector with one of the largest Mantle collections int he hobby. Steven shares a lifetime of stories in collecting, shows off some of the rarest Mickey Mantle collectibles in existence and shares how he completed the extraordinary feat of collecting every single Mickey Mantle card SIGNED.
3:15 - Steven’s Start in Collecting19:30 - Collecting Mickey Mantle42:32 - An Incredible Feat50:21 - How to Liquidate
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Gordy is joined by Tyler Santiago of Santiago Sports for a conversation spanning across the sports card hobby. Gordy and Tyler cover negotiating deals, deciding what to collect for yourself vs. what you sell, the reality of losing money in the vintage card space, and more.Gordy also gives an update on his life and PSA’s big news on SGC and Beckett.
2:06 PSA to Continue to Invest in SGC & Beckett6:39 Tyler Santiago Joins the Show29:56 Tyler’s Collecting Journey47:00 Where to next?
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Gordy Bonker is joined by Sports Cards Nonsense co-owner Jeremy Aisenberg to discuss his journey in the hobby, long-term investing vs. short-term trading, consumer trends, his favorite collectibles, and more.
Quick Update - 0:00Jeremy's Journey - 4:00State of the Hobby 27:51Bucket List 1:00:00
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From top 10 Netflix shows to 7-figure deals, 2026 is poised to be a massive year in the sports card hobby, and Gordy Bonker is here to break down what he’s looking for. Gordy gets into his goals in the hobby, his business, and his own personal growth
.1:47 - Looking Back on 20257:59 - 2026 Business Goals13:01 - 2026 Collecting Goals17:20 - Personal Growth
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In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy looks back on a transformative year in the sports card hobby and in life. From “the find of a lifetime”, to multiple card shows, closing a deal at 30,000 ft, a $1+ million sale, and more, 2025 has been a year to remember.
0:00 - Intro
3:47 - The Find of a Lifetime
14:19 - Mile High Mickey
16:53 - The Biggest Sale of My Life
22:30 - Thank you!
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In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy breaks down his thoughts on PSA’s parent company, Collectors, acquiring Beckett and the hobby and market-wide ramifications.
Gordy also gives an update on his recent trip to acquire a Babe Ruth collection (1:00) as well as his stop at the Philly Card Show (5:07).
Gordy also dives into his predictions on what’s to come in 2026 (15:10).
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Gordy Bonker kicks off this week's episode reflecting on recent challenges in the sports card market, including deals that fell through, and the importance of maintaining a strong reputation in the business. He then welcomes Dr. Tyler Tarver to the show (7:55). Tyler shares his journey from education to entrepreneurship, highlighting the parallels between sports cards and life lessons. They discuss the evolving dynamics of the sports card market, including iconic cards like the 62 Mickey Mantle and rare Babe Ruth variations. They also explore the significance of community and networking within the hobby, emphasizing how personal stories and experiences enrich the collecting journey.
Throughout the episode, Gordy and Tyler touch on the challenges (22:00) and opportunities (36:18) in the market, the role of education content as a revenue stream, and the promising influx of younger audiences (16:20) into the hobby. The episode wraps up with a look towards the future, reflecting on the highs and lows of the hobby in 2025, and the enduring power of authenticity and how to build lasting relationships.
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This week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show episode features Matt Worley, founder of Slabnomics, who delves into the financial intricacies of the sports card market (5:35). Gordy and Matt explore the evolution of card collecting, from vintage baseball cards to modern soccer cards, discussing market dynamics, investment strategies, and the cultural significance of collecting. They highlight the importance of having a clear investment thesis and the role of timing in capitalizing on market opportunities.
The conversation also touches on the parallels between sports cards and other alternative assets, emphasizing the potential for growth in the high-end vintage card market.
The episode wraps up with insights into the future of card collecting. Be sure to let us know what you think of this week's episode in the comments!
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Brandon Steiner joins Gordy Bonker for today's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show to discuss his storied career in the collectibles industry. Brandon started doing player marketing before a partnership with the Yankees changed everything and ultimately evolved into Yankees-Steiner Collectibles and led him to additional partnerships with Notre Dame University, the Dallas Cowboys, Madison Square Garden and more. Now, he's Founder and CEO of CollectibleXchange, offering collectors exclusive collections.
Gordy and Brandon discussed how the collectibles and sports cards industries have evolved, being careful of fakes, his new project with the Buffalo Bills' Highmark Stadium demolition, and affordability in the industry.
Brandon also offered one of his books for free to anyone listening to this episode, so be sure to pay attention to hear how you can snag your free copy!
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In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy dives deep into the art of vintage set collecting as he gets set to sell his own 1957 Topps set.
Gordy also shares details from his recent visit to the Jackie Robinson Museum before discussing this week's Card of the Week, the 1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig PSA 7, and why it's a standout piece in any collection.
Gordy also shares his expert tips on building a vintage set, from choosing the right set based on budget and goals to sourcing cards efficiently. Leave a comment to let us know what you think of this episode!
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Gordy Bonker sits down with Jonah Dice, a renowned vintage card collector known on Instagram as @JD9cards.
Jonah shares his journey from a young collector to acquiring some of the most coveted vintage baseball cards, including the rare 1952 J.J.K. postcard of Hank Aaron in his Indianapolis Clowns uniform. This card, one of only two known to exist, is a significant piece in the hobby, marking the highest-selling Negro League card of all time.
Jonah discusses the strategic decisions behind his acquisitions, including the sale of other high-value cards like a signed 1954 Hank Aaron rookie card and a 1958 Minko Douyusha Jackie Robinson card. The conversation delves into the nuances of the vintage card market, the impact of grading companies like SGC, and the cultural significance of Negro League memorabilia. Gordy and Jonah also explore the future of vintage collecting, emphasizing the importance of passion and historical appreciation in the hobby.
Let us know what you think of today's episode in the comments! And, be sure to enter Gordy's Arena Club giveaway and check out their Special Vintage Series, which is live now.
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