Hobby Nonsense

This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray bring the drama.

The episode starts with the release of Topps Chrome VeeFriends and the announcement of the first-ever MrBeast autograph card. There's only one, demand is already through the roof, and one card in the set already has a $100,000 bounty attached to it.

The guys then discuss the challenges of having so many major non-sport releases packed into a single month, including:


Star Wars Masterwork


VeeFriends Chrome


Disney Chrome


Marvel Chrome

Next, they take a deep dive into Marvel Chrome Comics, where increased print runs may not tell the whole story. With sketch cards increasing by over 1,000%, the hobby may be overlooking some important details.

Then the drama begins.

The internet has erupted over accusations involving Jason Paige, the singer behind the iconic Pokémon theme song. After claims surfaced that he took advantage of young collectors in a trade, Jason responded publicly. Jesse and Ray break down the situation and explain why the story may not be as simple as it first appeared.

The conversation then shifts to the ongoing Bricks & Minifigs controversy, where allegations involving a franchise owner, a dying man, missing LEGO inventory, mafia, YouTubers, and accusations of theft have spiraled into one of the strangest stories in the collectibles world.

Also in this episode:


Lorcana sets that may still have room to run


WWE Cosmic Lunar Box update


And the exact strategy Jesse uses to find deals on cards that normally seem out of reach

One of the most drama-filled episodes of the year.
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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray tackle one of their biggest episodes yet.

They kick things off with reactions to two major releases:


2025 Star Wars Masterwork, where sketch cards are proving to be a massive draw thanks to book sketches, panoramics, and triptychs


WWE Cosmic Chrome, where Adam Gellman joins the show to discuss Planetary Pursuit, collector demand, and whether WWE collectors have already exhausted their budgets after a flood of recent releases

The guys also break down:


Upper Deck Inspirations: The World of DC


The surprising new Feline Collection release


A major concern with 2026 Disney Chrome, as facsimile autographs raise questions

Then the conversation turns to Pokémon.

Recently released data revealed that more than 80 BILLION Pokémon cards have been printed over the past two decades. Jesse and Ray discuss what that means for collectors, investors, and the future of scarcity.

They also examine:


New details about Pokémon's upcoming 30th Anniversary release


A brand-new rarity that could become one of the toughest modern pulls yet


Cards collectors should be targeting now before demand ramps up

Then the guys explore the news about the PSA shutdown of Value submissions. What does it mean for grading, slab values, raw cards, and the future of the hobby? 

And finally...

The guys explore a theory that has started gaining traction:

Could Taylor Swift actually have autographs in 2026 Disney Chrome?

Plus:


Ray's newest grail pickup


Cards to target before Pokémon Pitch Black


And where they see the biggest opportunities in today's market

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray are joined in studio by Matt “Funcle” Hathorn after a huge weekend at Nashville Poké Fest and one of their biggest nights ever on eBay Live.

Before diving into the show recap, the guys cover several major upcoming releases, including:


2025 Star Wars Masterwork


WWE Cosmic Chrome


And the newly announced 2026 Topps Chrome Marvel Comics

They also react to some eye-popping recent sales:


A $30,000 Woody card from 2025 Topps Chrome Disney


And a Disneyland 70th Anniversary Churro card /10 that sold for $560

Then the conversation shifts to Poké Fest itself.

As Jesse’s first true non-sport-focused card show experience, the weekend revealed something important: The Pokémon and non-sport markets are MUCH more different than most collectors realize.

While Pokémon tables were packed with traffic and activity, many attendees had little awareness of modern non-sport cards at all. At the same time, that lack of knowledge created incredible buying opportunities — including deals that saved the guys hundreds of dollars simply because few people were competing for the same cards.

The episode also explores:


Ray’s dealer-to-dealer flipping strategy


The massive PSA grading gap between Pokémon and non-sport


And why the current state of the market may suggest non-sport is still in its early stages

A fascinating look at where the hobby stands today — and where opportunity may still exist.
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On this week’s episode of Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray discuss the growing frustration around PSA grading delays, the increasing relevance of grading in the TCG and non-sport space, and why some collectors are now openly pushing for a complete stop to grading altogether.

From there, the guys break down:


The massive WWE patch bounties, including the $100,000 John Cena WrestleMania patch chase


The kindness shown from a Disney card collector to a sketch artist


And plans for the upcoming card show they’ll be attending, including giveaways and content ideas

The conversation then shifts toward a bigger market question:

Can Disney cards attract collectors the same way Pokémon does?

Jesse and Ray discuss how Pokémon benefits from decades of games, shows, movies, and TCG infrastructure — and why Disney may need to build stronger collector ecosystems around its cards if it wants to reach that next level.

They also cover:


The newly announced 2026 Topps Chrome Disney release


The record-setting $236K Bubble Mew Black Label sale


And why the massive gap between Black Label and PSA 10 prices shows the market is still obsessed with true scarcity

To close the show, Ray shares:


His top undervalued Pokémon cards


And what may be the 25 most popular Pokémon characters in the world

A packed episode covering grading, scarcity, Disney strategy, and where the hobby may be headed next.
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Jesse and Ray kick things off by discussing the recent explosion in high-end 1977 Star Wars card sales, including several record-breaking prices that are bringing renewed attention to vintage non-sport cards.

Then they’re joined by Tyler Schmitt and Adam Rips from VeeFriends to break down the upcoming 2026 VeeFriends Topps Chrome release. The conversation covers:


New chase cards and inserts


Key characters collectors should know


And the addition of MrBeast rookie autographs, which could become one of the most talked-about modern creator cards yet

After the interview:


The guys discuss why the new Dick’s House of Sports locations may be dangerous for uninformed hobby consumers


A restaurant introducing Poké Pay as a payment option using Pokémon cards


The hidden value in WWE Royalty, especially when it comes to patches


The 3 hardest Pokémon sets to find and why their scarcity matters

And to close:The newest Lorcana release introduces Pixar characters for the first time, including a certain space ranger already commanding over $1,700 raw.

A packed episode covering vintage grails, modern hype, and the increasingly strange ways collectibles are entering everyday life.
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