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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...

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Exclusive: Topps Reveals New Star Wars & X-Men 97 Trading Cards with Aaron Abrams!
In this episode of Hobby Nonsense, we kick things off with details of the shocking story of forged Pokémon prototype cards that CGC mistakenly graded. How did this happen, and what does it mean for collectors (2:01)? Then, we sit down with Aaron Abrams, Topps’ Director of Culture and Entertainment Cards, to break down the latest Star Wars and X-Men 97 trading card releases. We discuss what makes Hyperspace and Galactic Antiquities unique, how Topps Finest X-Men 97 is bringing back ‘90s nostalgia, and what collectors need to know about these upcoming sets (8:04).
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Goldin CT Scans Pokémon, New Star Wars On-Card Autos, and Junk Wax Gems with Beckett's Ryan Cracknell
Jesse starts the pod by talking about Goldin Auctions using CT scanning to verify contents of an upcoming pokemon auction (6:36)), then he breaks down everything you need to know about the newest Star Wars release (8:26). Later, he is joined by Ryan Cracknell from Beckett to talk about ‘Back to the Future,’ Simpsons chase cards, Batman autos, and many other 80s and 90s non-sport cards (14:18)!
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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: 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!

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