Hobby Nonsense: Where Non-Sports Cards and Collectibles Come to Life!
From legendary franchises like Star Wars and Marvel to undiscovered treasures and the hot...
Unpacking Non-Sport Cards: History, Variations, and Resale Insights; Plus, Costco Chaos & Star Wars Antiquities
Jesse starts the pod by talking about the drastic increase in the Pokémon market (1:23). Then, he discusses the upcoming Star Wars antiquities release and the lack of news on X-Men 97 (6:02). Later, Jesse is joined by Ryan Nolan from Breakout Cards to talk about his controversial opinion on what is considered a non-sport card, the different categories that make up the non-sport market, vintage superhero cards, and more (8:30)!
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2025 Non-Sport Releases + Pokémon Collecting 101 for Newcomers & Nostalgic Fans
Old friends Jesse Gibson and Ray Solorio reunite to talk some non-sports nonsense! After catching up for a bit, they talk about 2025 non-sport releases (11:17). Then, they talk about Pokémon’s surge in popularity and advice for getting into Pokémon collecting for both the new and nostalgic collector (22:41). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (1:10:53).
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Genesis Issues, Non-Sport Grails and the Pokémon Market. Plus, Is Wrestling a Sport?
Welcome to Hobby Nonsense! Jesse Gibson and Michael Midgette start the pod by discussing Topps Genesis and some issues with its release (9:01). Then, they talk about non-sport grails. They breakdown what they are and how they're different from sports card grails (17:08). Later, they talk about Pokémon's unique market (42:12), before finally answering the question: Is wrestling a sport? (59:00)?
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Hobby Nonsense Teaser
Introducing the Hobby Nonsense podcast with Jesse Gibson.
Hobby Nonsense: Where Non-Sports Cards and Collectibles Come to Life!
From legendary franchises like Star Wars and Marvel to undiscovered treasures and the hottest new releases, we dive headfirst into the stories, art, and nostalgia that turn ordinary items into extraordinary keepsakes.
Whether you're chasing down rare grails, the most anticipated releases, or reliving your childhood one card at a time, we're your ultimate guide to the wonderfully nonsensical world of collecting. Let’s make your collection as unique as the stories behind it!