Cut the Nonsense

Join us for another episode of Cut the Nonsense featuring Mike Gioseffi, Danny Black and Joe Wysmerski. Today, the guys talk NFL playoffs, Basbeall Hall of Fame voting, and how somebody tried to sell a pair of Shohei Ohtani's game-used pants to Joe in his Phoenix-area card shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Cut the Nonsense, Danny and Joe dive into a 2026 sports card hobby preview, discussing the licensing changes between Panini and Topps and what it means for rookie cards. The guys get into a heated debate about vintage cards: Danny thinks autographed Hall of Fame cards are the next big boom, while Joe argues that in-person autos "ruin the art" of the card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Cut the Nonsense, Danny and Joe break down the current state of the NFL sports card market as we head into the #nfl playoffs. Is Matthew Stafford undervalued compared to other potential HOF QBs? Joe argues why his Lions rookie cards might be the sleeper play of 2026. They also look at the markets of fellow playoff QBs, Trevor Lawrence and Bryce Young. Then, the focus shifts to the massive surge in Soccer collecting ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Danny breaks down the "Club vs. Country" collecting strategy, why Lamine Yamal is the hobby's #1 chase, and Joe shows off a massive "Ball Patch" auto pull. Finally, the guys get heated about the rising cost of wax and go on a rant about the "eBay Price Police" who shame collectors for overpaying. Plus, College Football Hype: The "Kurt Cignetti Effect" on Indiana Football cards and why D2/D3 QBs are becoming investable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Cut the Nonsense, Joe and Danny debate "Jersey Number" matches with card numbers. Joe argues that paying a premium for a 99/99 parallel is just a sales tactic, while Danny asks if the market ever justifies the extra cost. The guys also dive into the NFL market, questioning why Derrick Henry gets absolutely no love in terms of hobby love despite putting up Hall of Fame numbers. They also discuss Trevor Lawrence's stagnant prices and a big-time Lions prediction for next year's Super Bowl. Later, the conversation shifts to grading. Danny asks if it’s worth buying a Mike Baker (MBA) slab just to cross it to PSA for uniformity. Joe shares a PSA valuation story involving a vintage Roger Maris card that received a wild price estimate range. Finally, they cover the explosion of TCG at sports card shows and the major merger with the Strongsville Sports Collectors Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Cut the Nonsense, hosts Mike Gioseffi, Joe Wysmierski, and Danny Black dive into the latest happenings in the sports card market. They kick off with a discussion on the recent releases of Cosmic Baseball and Topps Chrome Basketball, highlighting the unique features and market impact of these products. They also explore the dynamics of the sports card industry, including the challenges of high pricing and the strategies collectors can use to navigate the market. The conversation shifts to the world of women's college basketball, where Joe shares insights on rising star Audi Crooks and her impressive performance at Iowa State. Later, the episode features a special guest appearance by Nonsense on Ice's Doug Plagens, who brings his expertise in hockey to the table. Doug discusses the upcoming Olympic break and its potential impact on the card market, as well as key players to watch in the international scene from Connor Bedard to Macklin Celebrini and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is 2024 already the "GOAT" nfl rookie class, or does 2018 or 2020 hold the crown? In today’s episode, Mike Gioseffi, Joe Wysmierski, and Danny Black dive deep into the last 10 years of sports cards to rank the top three rookie classes for both the NFL and MLB. From the market-shifting power of Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani to the recent explosion of Paul Skenes and Jayden Daniels, the guys break down which years provided the most "hobby" impact and which players have actually stood the test of time. Beyond the GOAT rookie class debate, the guys discuss news regarding Fanatics downsizing their breaker program and what it means for the future of the hobby, custom cards, dollar auctions, and buyer responsibility in a changing digital landscape, reactions to Week 15 in the NFL and more. Joe also tries to convince the guys to finally hop on the soccer boat ahead of the World Cup. Which rookie class do you think is the GOAT of the last decade? Let us know in the comments! #sportscards #thehobby #patrickmahomes #baseballcards #footballcards 00:00 - The "Ultra-Modern" GOATS 03:13 - NFL Top 3 11:46 - MLB Top 3 19:40 - 2018 MLB Gold Standard 23:23 - Dave Portnoy and the Pats/Bills Fallout 30:35 - Mahomes Injury 31:41 - The Whatnot Problem 36:23 - Fanatics Breaker Downsizing 45:53 - Soccer Talk 50:14 - Big Release Week 51:41 - Trevor Lawrence Pricing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mike Gioseffi, Danny Black, and Joe Wysmierski as they discuss the latest PSA grading "scandal" (0:10), dissecting the fallout from grading discrepancies and the community's response. They then delve into buy or sell reports (21:14) for players like Bo Nix, Drake Maye, and CJ Stroud, and how recent performances are influencing their market prices. They also explore the dynamics of NFL teams such as the Patriots, Giants, and Texans, and their impact on card values and whether the Chiefs' dynasty is over. The shifting landscape of college football, including the implications of major programs like Notre Dame opting out of bowl games is also top of mind. What are your thoughts on Notre Dame opting out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Cut the Nonsense," we kick off with a heated discussion on the latest college football developments with Lane Kiffin (2:25) and beyond, as well as their impact on sports card values. Mike Gioseffi, Danny Black and Joe Wysmierski dive into the intricacies of the sports card market, analyzing recent trends with Browns QB Shedeur Sanders (8:29) and Patriots QB Drake Maye. Special guests Jason and Gary from The Ballcard Show join the conversation to provide their expert insights on the challenges faced by collectors and dealers, including the influence of repackers and the evolving dynamics of card shows. They discuss the implications of direct-to-consumer strategies by major brands and the future of cards like Uptowns, Downtowns and Kabooms. They also get into life as a card dealer and pricing struggles. The episode wraps up with football predictions. Who got it right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Cut the Nonsense, hosts Mike Gioseffi, Danny Black, and Joe Wysmierski dive into the latest NFL quarterback rankings and prices across sports cards. It's clear that stats do not equal hobby pricing. Danny brings the heat with his passionate take on hobby watchdogs. Plus, the guys discuss Fanatics Fest ticket pricing and the challenges of young fans being able to afford being a part of the hobby. Does anyone understand how the Red Rookie Redemption works and what's included? Joe explains! Tune in for a rollercoaster of sports insights and fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe, Danny and Mike went live on the SCN YouTube Wednesday night to talk about the latest hobby news and headlines, with the shilling drama center stage. Tune in and let us know what you think in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did we just witness the GREATEST World Series ever? Shoehei Ohtani will enter the 2026 MLB season as a 4-time MVP at just 31 years old. What we're witnessing with Ohtani is rare and he could go down as the best baseball player in history. Plus, the Yamamoto debut patch has yet to be pulled. How much will it be worth once it is? And, Dr. Tyler Tarver joins the show to talk basketball and collecting. Joe's back with his latest Beef of the Week, hating on Professor Sports Cards, and the top NFL teams are starting to separate from the pack. What does that mean for the sports card hobby? Do you want next week's show to be a live show? Or do you prefer podcasts? Let us know in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Black, Joe Wysmierski and Mike Gioseffi are back with a new episode of Cut the Nonsense. Holiday themed releases ruin collecting for kids. That's Joe's Beef of the Week. How and why are breakers breaking before the release date of certain cards? Will Topps Basketball hype die down? Is the hype being blown out of proportion? And how much is Topps' promotion helping the early sales of the product? Cooper Flagg wore three debut patches in his first NBA game. Does it matter? Were two of the three really destroyed? 0:00 - Intro 2:47 - Beef of the Week 6:30 - Breaking Before Releases 11:40 - Topps Basketball20:00 - $3M Loss on Babe Ruth Card28:20 - Eric Michael's "Services"39:15 - Cooper Flagg Debut Patch 45:00 - Inserts49:10 - Drake Maye51:20 - Arena Club59:00 - College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani is on fire and so is his market. And Vlad Guererro Jr. is just as hot. If you've been paying attention to Mike this MLB season, you'd know he's been telling you to buy Vlad all along! Plus, Joe is back with his Beef of the Week, which is in regards to Geoff Wilson's hot take on PSA up-charges. Someone who is actually a FAN of up-charges? Couldn't be us. The guys also recount their weekend card show experiences. Danny was at the Chantilly Card Show over the weekend and Mike was at the Nashville Card Show. Debut patches are coming to basketball! We'll have live streams on eBay Live for all the new releases coming. And, we have a cool Facebook-group exclusive Arena Club giveaway this week that you won't want to miss. Use code SCN20 on your first Arena Club purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Wayne Gretzky the best team athlete of all time? Can a hockey player take that title? Danny Black, Joe Wysmierski and Mike Gioseffi are back to debate that and much more in today's episode of Cut the Nonsense. What's the impact of market size on player recognition and their sports card value? Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix rookie cards are selling high. How does celebrity involvement influence the hobby? And, a look at the NFL MVP race and its impact on the card market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mike Gioseffi, Joe Wysmierski, and Danny Black as they delve into the latest sports card and industry news. From the Lions' record-breaking scoring to the MLB playoffs and standout players, they cover who to buy, sell, and hold. The guys also discuss the state of sports card grading companies—what's going on with SGC?! Plus, they explore the impact of national TV on player popularity and the latest trends in the hobby. And of course, Joe is back with his Beef of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a Gio-less episode of Cut the Nonsense, Danny and Joe discuss who to buy and avoid during the MLB playoffs from Elly De La Cruz to Dillon Dingler, Riley Greene, Cal Raleigh and more. They also reflect on Week 4 in the NFL as Joe's Lions as the real deal and the Packers look super questionable after a loss to the Browns and a tie to the Cowboys. Plus, what's going on with PSA's card grading prices? And, Joe hit up Walmart for Pokemon release day, and lived to the tell the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MLB playoffs are nearly here and Danny, Joe and Mike are ready to tell you whose sports cards to buy and sell as the season wraps up. Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene (buy low!) and Vlad Guererro Jr. are all part of the discussion. Plus, Mike and Danny discuss their Philly trip. City of Brotherly Stench, anyone? Is the Shoeless Joe Jackson Bowman First a worthwhile investment? Joe for one HATES it. And that's not even his Beef of the Week. Watch for the Bowman Chrome talk and stay for the latest Beef of the Week from Joe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cut the Nonsense, Joe Wysmierski, Danny Black, and Mike Gioseffi break down the NFL quarterback market and the latest shifts in the sports card hobby after Week 2 of the NFL season. Joe’s back with more Beef of the Week on… oil change companies? Plus, the guys discuss new product releases and online repacks. From rookie quarterback performances, the ups and downs of the young quarterbacks across the league, and how team success can shape player values, this is a QB-heavy episode. Could Josh Allen’s pricing be at a standstill? Is Mike actually high on two non-quarterback Lions players? Beyond quarterbacks, the guys share their takes on buying large collections and whether it’s best to cherry-picking versus bulk buying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Week 1 had some interesting hobby implications from Justin Herbert and Aaron Rodgers' stock going up to Daniel Jones shocking the world. Danny Black, Mike Gioseffi and Joe Wysmierski are back with a new episode of Cut the Nonsense. They're talking hobby implications from Week 1 including the biggest winners of the week: Justin Herbert and Daniel Jones. They also review the Fanatics Fest date change, which has the whole sports card industry in a tizzy. And with NBA season approaching, the guys talk Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić and Wemby market values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices