Hobby Nonsense

Hobby Nonsense is your weekly dive into the weird, wonderful world of non-sport trading cards and pop culture collectibles. Hosted by Jesse Gibson and Ray Solorio, the podcast covers everything from Pokémon, Marvel, and Star Wars to Garbage Pail Kids, sketch cards, and vintage oddities from the junk wax era.

Each episode features news, market trends, release breakdowns, and interviews with collectors, creators, and industry insiders. Whether you're chasing Charizards, ripping retro wax, or exploring obscure inserts, Hobby Nonsense delivers insight, nostalgia, and a lot of hobby fun.

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Today · 2 hr 14 min
Are We Manipulating Card Prices?! Disney 100 Doubles, $100K Harry Potter & Collectibles from Space
Are non-sport card prices exploding because collectors are finally recognizing their value — or are collectors themselves helping create the hype? 📈 Jesse and Ray discuss Pokémon 30th Anniversary prices, accusations of market manipulation, and 2023 Disney 100 boxes doubling from roughly $10K to $20K in just one month. 🎙️ Coby Bell of Edition One joins the show to discuss the future of high-end collecting, show off his recently acquired $150K Spider-Man comic, and share an incredible collection ranging from a NASA Snoopy Space Pin and Winston Churchill memorabilia to a James Earl Jones signed Darth Vader helmet. Also this week: 🐭 A $91K Mickey /50 sale 🕷️ A $44K Spider-Man /50 sale 🧽 SpongeBob reaches $61K ⚡ Pokémon 30th Anniversary hype vs. actual rarity ⚔️ The new Panini Zelda set and a potential must-own rookie 🎬 Forgotten card sets from childhood — and why aren't there Fast & Furious cards?! 🏆 PSA's 10 most-graded subjects in August included just three athletes Plus, Jesse, Ray and Coby debate whether the rise of Disney, Marvel and other major IPs is just getting started — and if the biggest non-sport cards could eventually become more valuable than any sports cards. Collect What You Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 9 · 2 hr 11 min
Not All Marvel Cards Are Equal! What to Collect, $150K Spider-Man & a Sketchy $33K Disney Sale
Which Marvel cards are actually worth collecting? 🕷️ This week, Jesse and Ray are joined by Justin Underwood of Hobby Hits (Spidey Hits) to break down the Marvel card hobby for new and longtime collectors. Justin dives into the history of Marvel cards, why certain sets stand above the rest, lower-print-run products collectors may be overlooking, and the story behind acquiring his grail Spider-Man comic that eventually sold for $150,000. Also this week: 👟 Roman Reigns has his own Air Jordans — could WWE be the next evolution of the celebrity sneaker market? 🦸 Upcoming DC Platinum, Topps Marvel Neon & Marvel Vault 🏰 A $33,000 Disney sketch card sale that comes with an important warning for new collectors 🃏 Why recent changes to Yu-Gi-Oh have sent the newest release soaring ⚡ Multiple Pokémon record sales 📦 Is the Pokémon 30th Anniversary ETB worth buying on Amazon? Plus, Justin shares what has made Hobby Hits successful and reveals which upcoming Marvel product has him the most excited. Collect What You Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 2 · 2 hr 11 min
Was the John Cena 1/1 Patch CT Scanned?! Simpsons EXPLODE + Betting on Pokémon Prices?
Is the non-sport card hobby experiencing a renaissance? 📈 Jesse and Ray look at the incredible growth happening across the market, including record sales for Fortnite and Simpsons cards — and why some of these rising prices may make more sense than they initially appear. 🎙️ Adam Gellman of the Book to Last podcast joins the show to discuss: The controversy surrounding the John Cena WrestleMania 1/1 Patch currently at auction Allegations involving CT scanning and what collectors should know The upcoming WWE Universe release Underrated wrestlers collectors may want to watch Later in the show: ⚡ Ray shares some recent pickups he believes are still undervalued 🌎 The biggest Pokémon news coming out of Pokémon Worlds 🎲 Polymarket is taking bets on Pokémon card and product prices 🤔 Could prediction markets actually forecast where Pokémon prices are headed — or could they help create a self-fulfilling prophecy? Plus, Jesse and Ray discuss why the current non-sport boom may be about more than hype, even as prices reach levels that deserve some caution. Collect What You Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 26 · 2 hr 5 min
BREAKING: Upper Deck Lands Transformers, Power Rangers & G.I. Joe + $20K Disney Break & Rare Pokémon
BREAKING NEWS on Hobby Nonsense! 🚨 Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins Jesse and Ray to reveal a new agreement with Hasbro bringing Transformers, Power Rangers, G.I. Joe and more to Upper Deck trading cards! Before the interview, Jesse and Ray discuss the explosive growth of the non-sport card market 📈 and whether collectors are witnessing a bubble or a long-overdue correction upward. While emphasizing the need for caution, they also look at what needs to change for this growth to remain sustainable long-term. 🎙️ Jason Masherah joins the show to discuss: The newly announced Upper Deck x Hasbro partnership 🤖 What collectors can expect from Transformers, Power Rangers & G.I. Joe 👀 Other upcoming Upper Deck products collectors should be watching Later in the show: 🏰 Jesse explains why he’s running a $20,000 break of 2023 Topps Disney 100 despite remaining bullish on the product long-term ⚡ Ray breaks down the print runs for the upcoming Pokémon Anniversary set 🎯 With a 1:20,000 packs pull rate, they discuss what could be one of the rarest pack-pulled Pokémon cards of the modern era 💰 Ray shares which upcoming Pokémon products are worth paying over retail for — and which aren't From breaking industry news to Disney, Pokémon and the future of the rapidly growing non-sport market, there's plenty to unpack this week. Collect What You Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 19 · 2 hr 14 min
D23 Was HUGE for Collectors! Lorcana Serialized Cards, $75K Sales & Why Pokémon ACTUALLY Cooled Off!
Fresh off Disney D23, there is a TON of news for Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Lorcana collectors — including a major change that could reshape the Lorcana market. 🏰✨ We start this week's Hobby Nonsense breaking down the biggest announcements from D23, including newly announced movies, TV shows, theme park additions and other Disney IP that could eventually find its way onto trading cards. We also look at the limited-edition Topps D23 cards, new Oswald the Lucky Rabbit promotional cards, and more. But the biggest card news from D23 belongs to Disney Lorcana. 🃏 Ink from Digital Inkwell joins us fresh from D23 to break down the announcement that a new serialized card rarity is coming to Lorcana next year. We discuss: 🔢 What serialized cards could mean for Lorcana's collectability 🎮 Changes coming to the TCG and the game itself 🤔 Why Ray and other collectors think Lorcana may be jumping the gun 📈 How the announcement could affect the Lorcana market right now and over the next several months 🏰 What Ink actually saw and heard from collectors on the ground at D23 From there, we speculate about the potential for future Bluey and The Simpsons card products following news of new movies coming for both properties. Then it's time for some HUGE non-sport sales 💰, including multiple cards reaching the $75,000 level, with major sales for both Elsa and Black Panther. We also turn our attention to Pokémon and discuss what we believe is the REAL reason the Pokémon market has cooled, why it may not be what some collectors think, and when we believe the market could start heating back up. ⚡ Finally, Ray and Jesse address some recent criticism of the show and ask a question that's bigger than any comp: ❤️ Are we spending too much time talking about what cards are worth and not enough time talking about why they're worth collecting? It's a conversation about the balance between collecting what you love and understanding the market around it — and what we want Hobby Nonsense to represent going forward. Collect What You Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 12 · 2 hr 14 min
$20 MILLION Mickey Mouse Card?! Disney Prices Explode, Vintage Cards Surge & Marvel Could Be Next
This week on Hobby Nonsense, we open with some absolutely wild breaking news from the Disney card market 🐭💰: the 2023 Topps Disney 100 Mickey Mouse Superfractor has been listed for $20 MILLION, while the Platinum Mickey Mouse Superfractor insert from the same set has appeared on eBay with a $3.5 million asking price. Whether anyone pays those prices is another question, but the listings show just how dramatically perceptions around high-end Disney cards have changed. We also look at which other Disney sets could benefit as collectors increasingly find themselves priced out of 2023 and 2024 Disney. Then we unveil the new look for Hobby Nonsense and our new slogan that sums up what we want the brand to be about: ❤️ COLLECT WHAT YOU LIKE Before our guest joins us, Ray and I turn our attention to some upcoming Marvel releases and ask whether Marvel could be positioned for the kind of growth we've recently witnessed with Disney. 🎙️ Then Ryan Nolan of Breakout Cards joins us for a deep dive into the rapidly heating world of vintage non-sport cards. We cover: 🐭 The recent surge in 1935 Disney cards and what new buyers need to know before jumping in 🦸 The growing market for vintage Marvel and some of the price spikes we're already seeing 🕰️ An overlooked corner of non-sports collecting dating all the way back to 1888, featuring cards of historic figures that many modern collectors don't even know exist After the interview, we check in on more record-setting sales, including a new high for One Piece and continued movement in 1966 Batman 📈. And we couldn't end this episode normally… We dive into a leaked LEGO Star Wars x Marvel crossover featuring mashups we never knew we needed: Iron-3PO, SpiderHan and Hulkbacca. 😂 From $20 million Mickey Mouse asking prices and 90-year-old Disney cards to vintage Marvel, record sales and some truly ridiculous LEGO minifigs, this episode shows just how wide the world of non-sport collecting has become. Collect What You Like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 5 · 2 hr 23 min
The National Was INSANE! $121K Disney Sales, $2M Pokémon & a $25K Spider-Man Rookie
Jesse is back from The National 🏟️, and this week on Hobby Nonsense we’re breaking down everything that happened at what may have been the best National yet — especially if you’re a non-sport collector looking for deals. Jesse shares how he approached buying at the show, where he found value, things he wouldn’t do again, what was selling, and why The National may actually be one of the best places in the country to shop for non-sport card deals. We also go behind the scenes of Jesse’s interview with GaryVee and Logan Paul, including an awkward moment with Logan, what they’re collecting right now, and finally settling one of the hobby’s most important debates: Are wrestling cards sports cards or entertainment cards? 😂 Then we get into a HUGE week of market news: 🏰 2023 Disney Pink PSA 10s combined to sell for more than $121,000 🥊 New WWE SummerSlam patches are coming to cards, while the 1/1 John Cena WrestleMania patch from Topps Royalty has finally surfaced 🕷️ A 1966 Donruss Marvel Spider-Man PSA 8 rookie just sold for $25,000 after the previous sale was only $6,600 ⚡ Ray breaks down the upcoming Pokémon Delta Reign set, why he thinks it could be HUGE, and a potential problem with the product that could make the biggest hits predictable if the English release follows the Japanese configuration We also count down the five biggest Pokémon sales from July, including one topping an incredible $2 MILLION, and follow up last week’s discussion of cards that have fallen since April by looking at some of the cards that have experienced the biggest increases over the same period 📈. And finally… a relatively new TCG just quadrupled in value overnight. It isn’t Pokémon — but let's just say it isn't very far removed from it either. 👀 From The National and GaryVee & Logan Paul to Disney, Marvel, WWE and a potentially massive Pokémon release, there’s a LOT to unpack this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 29 · 1 hr 47 min
Why Logan Paul Changed My Mind… $78K Disney Case Sale, Pokémon Dip Picks & National Preview
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray kick things off with one of the biggest non-sport market stories of the year 📈. A sealed 2023 Topps Disney 100 case just sold for an incredible $78,000, while Disney and Marvel cards continue to set new records. Is the market entering another major growth phase? The conversation then shifts to the upcoming National Sports Card Convention, where Jesse will be interviewing Logan Paul and Gary Vaynerchuk about the future of TCGs and collectibles. Along the way, Jesse shares why a recent Logan Paul YouTube video has changed the way he views Logan's role in the hobby. Also in this episode: 🏆 The biggest collectible moments from San Diego Comic-Con 📦 How Heystack is changing buying and selling at The National ⚡ The 5 Pokémon cards Ray would buy during the current market dip 🎨 Why artists like George Condo and KAWS partnering with Topps could introduce an entirely new audience to trading cards Whether you're into Disney, Marvel, Pokémon, sports cards, or the future of collectibles, this episode covers some of the biggest stories shaping the hobby today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 22 · 1 hr 59 min
I Chased Ryan Reynolds for Deadpool Cards! Lorcana Madness, Shrek Cards & Pokémon Pitch Black
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse is back from Fanatics Fest 🎉 with plenty of stories from one of the biggest weekends in the hobby. He shares what it was like selling Disney Chrome cards to Karl-Anthony Towns' fiancée, Jordyn Woods, fighting through the crowds to ask Ryan Reynolds about Deadpool trading cards, and taking part in the NFL Disney Fan Draft. From there, Jesse and Ray break down the latest Disney and Marvel Chrome market updates 📈. Recent sales suggest demand continues to grow, raising the question: Are we seeing a true market surge, or are entirely new collectors entering the hobby? Next, they cover several exciting product announcements: 🧌 DreamWorks trading cards featuring Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, and more 🏰 Ray's latest Lorcana pickup and the community's reaction to the Attack of the Vine prerelease ⚡ Early reactions to Pokémon Pitch Black, including pull rates, biggest chase cards, and initial market performance Ray also shares his thoughts after opening several products over the weekend, including Magic: The Gathering's Marvel collaboration and the bizarre Italian Brain Rot trading card product that left both of them scratching their heads. It's an episode packed with Fanatics Fest stories, Disney and Marvel market updates, Pokémon news, and a look at some of the strangest new collectibles entering the hobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 15 · 2 hr
Disney Market Update with Funcle, Star Wars Galaxy Preview, Pokémon 30th Picks & AI Bubble Fears
his week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse is finally feeling better, Ray is back from vacation, and there’s a lot to catch up on before diving into one of the biggest market discussions we've had in months. First up, Matt Hathorn of Funcle Cards joins the show for a major Disney market update 🏰. Since his last appearance just three months ago, portions of the Disney card market have exploded, with some cards increasing more than 5x in value. Together they discuss: Which Disney sets collectors should be targeting Which products they would avoid Floor pricing on key parallels How the PSA shutdown impacted supply and demand Where the Disney market may go next After Funcle leaves, Jesse and Ray break down several new releases and announcements: ✨ 2026 Marvel Mint SDCC Exclusive Boxes 💎 2026 Disney Sapphire 🌌 2026 Star Wars Galaxy, including favorite early cards, insert expectations, and a surprise signer They also take a closer look at Upper Deck E-Pack, explaining how the platform works and where collectors may find value. Ray then dives into Pokémon, covering the new Pitch Black release and sharing his early picks for some of the biggest chase cards in the upcoming 30th Anniversary Pokémon product. The discussion also touches on the recent price drop at GameStop and what it may mean for collectors. To close the show, Jesse and Ray tackle a bigger-picture question: 🤖 What happens to the hobby if the AI bubble bursts? Looking at historical market bubbles, they discuss how collectibles have reacted during past downturns, where opportunities may emerge, and why this cycle could play out differently than previous ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 8 · 1 hr 12 min
Jesse Battles Mystery Illness, Is Palworld Better Than Pokemon? Lorcana's Next Set May Change Everything! WWE Investments
Sports Boi is under the weather, so Solar Ray is flying solo from the Florida beach for a special Seaside Chat edition of Hobby Nonsense! This week's episode is packed with hobby news, market talk, collecting strategies, and a few hot takes as we break down everything happening across trading cards and collectibles. This week we cover: ● 🟡 Pokémon Mega Evolutions: Pitch Black preview and the biggest chase cards ● 💰 The shocking $192,000 Gold Star Mew sale and what it means for the Pokémon market ● 🔥 Why certain Pokémon cards could become long-term sleepers ● 🎮 Palworld's upcoming trading card game and the ongoing Pokémon lawsuit ● ✨ Disney Lorcana's Attack of the Vine and why it could be the game's biggest set yet ● 🧱 New Pokémon LEGO sets and the must-have collectible ● ️ Bubba Wallace's incredible Space Jam NASCAR tribute ● 🤼 WWE cards that could explode in value over the next few years ● 📈 Smart collecting vs. ripping packs and how to build your collection on a budget ● 🍣 Benihana trading cards... yes, they're actually real. ● 👀 Plus plenty of hobby opinions, collector advice, and nonsense along the way. Whether you're into Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, wrestling cards, LEGO, or just love the collectibles hobby, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 1 · 1 hr 37 min
Are TCGs More Collectible than Sports? Marvel Chrome & Card Restoration Drama
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray kick things off with a deep dive into Topps Chrome Marvel Comics 🕷️. They break down the most collectible inserts, highlight a few sleeper cards that many collectors may overlook, and discuss the surprisingly strong autograph checklist featuring names like Kevin Feige, Aaron Judge, and Steve Aoki. Next, they cover several notable new releases and announcements: 🏀 Upper Deck's 30th Anniversary Space Jam set, including NASCAR crossover content and Michael Jordan autographs 🦇 Enemies of Gotham City, a new tabletop game that feels like a perfect fit for fans of DC Comics and strategy games like Settlers of Catan 🎟️ Updates on Fanatics Fest and The National, including which event may be the better fit depending on what kind of collector you are and where you can find Jesse and Ray Ray then shares some new Pokémon news, including the possibility of a more collectible Pokémon coin making its way to the United States with additional rarity and chase appeal. The conversation shifts into a broader hobby discussion as Jesse and Ray explore why Pokémon and TCG collectors often seem to have a deeper collector culture than the traditional sports card market. Finally, they revisit one of the hobby's most controversial topics 🎨: card restoration. As the use of paint to repair white edges becomes more accepted in some circles, the guys debate where the line should be drawn and what collectors should consider acceptable. It's an episode packed with Marvel, Pokémon, Michael Jordan, hobby philosophy, and one of the most debated subjects in modern collecting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 24 · 1 hr 54 min
How One Card Show Is Changing Lives, Pokémon's Rise & Disney Chrome Review
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray kick things off with a review of Disney Chrome ✨. While the product was a fun rip overall, Jesse found some of the hit rates surprisingly underwhelming compared to the published odds, leading to a bigger question: are collectors better off buying blasters and megas instead of hobby boxes? Next, they're joined by Nicholas Barton of the All Stars Card Show, a unique event designed specifically to serve disabled children and their families ❤️. Nicholas shares how the show got started, who it benefits, and how collectors can support the upcoming charity auction this Sunday. After the interview, Ray recaps his experience at the Nashville Card Show, and his biggest takeaway is sure to spark debate: 👉 Sports cards may be slowing down while Pokémon continues to thrive. Then Ray discusses the two newly announced Pokémon sets, what excites him most about each release, and which cards collectors should be keeping an eye on. They close out the show with a return to Lorcana, breaking down recent record sales, current market trends, and lessons Jesse learned the hard way after diving deeper into the game and collectible side of the hobby. If you're considering getting into Lorcana, this segment may save you both money and frustration. 🎙️ Plus: Disney Chrome, Pokémon investing, Lorcana market updates, charity auctions, Nashville show observations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 17 · 2 hr 1 min
Is Disney Lorcana the Next Pokémon? Everything You Need to Know
Disney takes center stage this week on Hobby Nonsense. Jesse and Ray kick things off by discussing the controversy surrounding Disney Chrome breaks happening days before release, with some breakers charging double and even triple what others are asking while allegedly listing characters that don't even appear on the checklist. Is the system being manipulated, or is this simply the cost of being first? The guys then break down what is shaping up to be the biggest non-sport release of the year: 2026 Topps Chrome Disney They cover: Debut characters Major signers Case hits Top chase cards What collectors should be targeting Why Disney Chrome continues to separate itself from other entertainment products Then they're joined by Digital Inkwell for a deep dive into one of the hottest topics in collecting: Is Lorcana the answer to "What's next after Pokémon?" The conversation covers: How Lorcana got to this point Whether the current boom has historical precedent How collectors are reacting to recent set changes The most undervalued cards and sets What new collectors need to know before jumping in Whether you're a seasoned Disney collector or someone curious about Lorcana's future, this episode serves as a complete guide to where these markets stand today—and where they may be headed next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 10 · 1 hr 36 min
Pokémon Singer Drama, LEGO Theft Allegations & the First MrBeast Auto
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 3 · 2 hr 9 min
Did Topps Hide Taylor Swift Autos? Plus 80 Billion Pokémon Cards Printed
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27 · 1 hr 18 min
The Pokémon Show That Changed How We View Non-Sport Cards
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20 · 1 hr 42 min
Are Collectors Starting to Turn Against Grading? $236K Pokémon Sale & WWE $100K Bounties
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13 · 1 hr 51 min
$680K Luke Skywalker Rookie?! Plus VeeFriends Brings MrBeast Autos & Pokémon’s Rarest Sets
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6 · 1 hr 36 min
This Feels Like Junk Wax… But Something’s Different | Star Wars Masterwork & Pokémon Plays
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray start by reacting to the news of a potential GameStop buyout offer involving eBay, and why the move raises more questions than answers — including what Ryan Cohen’s real intentions might be and how it could impact the hobby. From there, they break down 30 Years of Toy Story and then 2025 Star Wars Masterwork, including: A major increase in top-tier autograph signers A limited case run that could make this one of the most desirable Star Wars products in years The conversation then shifts to a growing concern: With Costco now selling bulk top loaders, are we seeing signs of another junk wax era? The guys discuss why it might feel that way — and the key differences that could make today’s market very different. They also dive into: The difference between TCG vs CCG, and a new CCG pushing hard into collectibility with serialized cards and celebrity autos And a look at Pokémon promo cards that could be easy flips, along with an experiment testing how social media messaging impacts buying behavior A mix of speculation, strategy, and real collector concerns about where the hobby is heading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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