Sports Cards Nonsense

2026 Bowman Baseball is finally here and the prospect market is already going crazy!

In this episode, Aram Leighton joins the show to break down the biggest names in the new Bowman release, the teams worth chasing, and the prospects that could explode in value over the next few months.

We talk about players like Ethan Holliday, why certain teams are skyrocketing in price, and whether the hype is actually justified. We also dive into sleeper prospects, pitching talent, and the current state of the baseball card market heading into one of the biggest releases of the year.

This episode covers:

Which Bowman prospects are worth holding
Which cards should probably be sold immediately
The biggest value teams in the product
Why prospecting is changing in baseball cards
How the hobby is reacting to the 2026 Bowman checklist
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PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the crew!

This week, we’re going deep with the President of PSA to discuss their new fraud protection program, authenticity guarantees, and the future of the grading giant. Is PSA’s massive submission volume a sign of market health or a warning? The crew debates.

Also in this episode...

Fanatics x FIFA: What the massive new licensing deal means for the future of soccer cards and international collecting.

Gear Up: A look at BCW’s new graded storage tech and the cold, hard realities of the hobby business.

The Chaos: Plenty of market arguments and Sports Cards Nonsense energy.

If you care about the market, the business, or just a good hobby debate, this one is for you.
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What if you could compete against pro athletes and walk away with $1,000,000?

In this episode, we sit down with Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, to break down Fanatics Games. This is an amazing competition where everyday fans go head-to-head with some of the biggest names in sports for a $2,000,000 total prize pool.

We cover everything you need to know:

The Road to Fanatics Games: We discuss how the qualifiers work and which cities are hosting challenges.

How to Enter: Your guide to getting in on the action and securing your spot.

Going Against the GOATs: What it is like competing against legends such as Tom Brady.

Fanatics Fest NYC: What to expect at the premier sports fan festival in the world.

This is not just another event. It is one of the most ambitious fan competitions ever created, and it is open to you!

Learn More: https://www.fanaticsfest.com/road-to-games/knoxville

Waitlist (for fans who’d like to show interest in participating in the Games Qualifier challenge): https://tickets.fanaticsevents.com/tickets/RTG-Knoxville-adfadsf
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In this episode, Jesse and Alex take a real look at the current state of the sports card hobby and ask the question many collectors are starting to feel:

Is this still fun?

From rising prices and changing collector habits to the growing gap between casual collectors and big spenders, we break down what is actually happening right now and what it means for the future of the hobby.

Whether you’re ripping wax, buying singles, or just trying to keep up, this is an honest conversation about where things stand and what might be coming next.

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Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins the show to break down one of the biggest moments in hobby history, the $4.25M Michael Jordan card sale.

We dive into what makes this card so iconic, why it continues to set records decades later, and what it says about the current market.



Jason also pulls back the curtain on sports memorabilia authentication, including how to spot real from fake, why authentication matters more than ever, and the risks collectors are taking without even realizing it.

Plus, we get into:

The most undervalued areas of the hobby right now

How Upper Deck approaches scarcity, pricing, and collectors

Why some memorabilia may actually be a better value than cards today

And what the future of the hobby could look like

If you collect cards or memorabilia, this is a must-listen.
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