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Hobby Nonsense

Hobby Nonsense
Pokémon
Trading Cards
Disney
Marvel
Non-Sport Cards
Star Wars
Non-Sport Trading Cards
Topps
Logan Paul
Collectibles
Veefriends
Upper Deck
Pokemon
Sketch Cards
WWE
One Piece
PSA
Poppy Awards
Marvel Cards
Gamestop

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 collect... more

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Latest Episodes

A Pokémon card reportedly sold for $288,000… but was the PSA slab a nearly identical FAKE?! 🤯 Jesse and Ray dive into the growing controversy surrounding counterfeit graded cards, suspicious auction prices, and whether collectors can still trust the... more

A 1966 Batman card just sold for $219,000… could a PSA 10 eventually be worth $1 MILLION?! 🤯 Jesse and Ray break down the record sale, Disney Vault surprises, and whether the recent pullback in Pokémon and Lorcana prices signals a changing hobby mar... more

Potentially MILLIONS of PSA-graded cards have reportedly been stolen from a FedEx shipment — and collectors have some serious questions. Jesse and Ray discuss the growing problem of card theft, insurance concerns, and what collectors can do to protec... more

A Mickey Mouse 1/1 has reportedly sold for MILLIONS… but why is the actual price being kept secret?! 👀 Funcle (Matt Hathorn) joins Jesse Gibson in studio to discuss the mysterious Disney sale, a changing non-sport market, and some troubling developm... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Hathorn
Non-sport trading card seller and collector known as Funcle
Funcle Cards
Episode: Mickey Mouse 1/1 SOLD… Why Is the Price a SECRET?! Plus, Is Gary Vee’s VeeFriends in TROUBLE?!
Matt Funcle Hathorn
Guest described as an established collector and influencer in the Disney/non-sport card space
Independent collector/guest
Episode: We Called the Disney Boom Early… It’s Up 512%! Could Nintendo Cards Be NEXT?
Coby Bull
Collector and founder of Edition One, UK
Edition One
Episode: Are We Manipulating Card Prices?! Disney 100 Doubles, $100K Harry Potter & Collectibles from Space
Justin Underwood
Owner of Hobby Hits; Spider-Man/non-sport card collector
Hobby Hits
Episode: Not All Marvel Cards Are Equal! What to Collect, $150K Spider-Man & a Sketchy $33K Disney Sale
Adam Gellman
Host of the Book to Last podcast; Wrestling card community insider
Book to Last / Main Event Wrestling Card Free Patreon
Episode: Was the John Cena 1/1 Patch CT Scanned?! Simpsons EXPLODE + Betting on Pokémon Prices?
Jason Masherah
President of Upper Deck
Upper Deck
Episode: BREAKING: Upper Deck Lands Transformers, Power Rangers & G.I. Joe + $20K Disney Break & Rare Pokémon
Digital Inkwell
Lorcana go-to expert, YouTube channel; guest on the episode
Digital Inkwell / Ink
Episode: D23 Was HUGE for Collectors! Lorcana Serialized Cards, $75K Sales & Why Pokémon ACTUALLY Cooled Off!
Ryan Nolan
Non-sport vintage expert, Breakout Cards
Breakout Cards
Episode: $20 MILLION Mickey Mouse Card?! Disney Prices Explode, Vintage Cards Surge & Marvel Could Be Next
Nicholas Barton
Founder of All Stars Card Show, a program for kids with special needs
All Stars Card Show
Episode: How One Card Show Is Changing Lives, Pokémon's Rise & Disney Chrome Review

Hosts

Jesse Gibson
Trading card and pop culture collectibles podcaster
Ray Solorio

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Stop trying to make VeeFriends a thing

    Way too much Vee Friends bs

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Johan557
    United States15 days ago
  • Great Show

    Absolutely love this show! Such a valuable resource to the hobby!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mailman matt
    United States23 days ago
  • Solar Ray Solo

    Live listening to the podcast. Just wondering how many adult beverages Ray enjoyed before his solo show? Keep it up guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mcs0118
    United States4 months ago
  • Superior to sports card nonsense

    Solar ray is perfect co host to sports boi. Suck it, Gio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hggvmghv,gh
    United States4 months ago
  • Tops

    Get it? A fun listen, especially when there’s more nonsense than hobby. Gotta listen to ‘em all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bobsponge42
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners describe the hosts' easy rapport and humor as a major part of the appeal.
Fans value the broad range of franchises and collectibles beyond sports cards, including Pokémon, Marvel, Disney, and Star Wars.
Reviews praise the mix of practical information and entertaining conversation about non-sport cards and collectibles.
Some listeners enjoy the content while working or commuting, and mention the conversational listening experience.
Listeners say the coverage helps newcomers learn about products, collecting niches, and market activity.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#28
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#207
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#159
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#195
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#99
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#45
Poland/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

$219K Batman, $147K Dragon Ball & Secret Disney Vault Autographs?! The Hobby Is WILD
Q: If I can find a case or a box of say, Dual Evolution or the Manga 0102 sets, is it a smart investment to grab it?
Peter says sealed Manga Booster boxes are worth buying if found, and while he avoids certainty about future prices, he expects continued growth if Dragon Ball follows its recent trajectory into 2027.
$219K Batman, $147K Dragon Ball & Secret Disney Vault Autographs?! The Hobby Is WILD
Q: For most of them, they're not going to be able to get one of these tournament cards unless they find someone who's selling one and they were able to buy it in an auction. So the rest of them are going to be at their Walmarts, their targets, whatever shop they can find these cards at, and they're looking to find, hey, what's the cards I need to be looking out for? What would you say there?
Peter recommends looking for scarce, established cards with known grading populations, especially the original-art manga cards and gold energy markers from Manga Booster 1 and 2.
Disney Vault Costs $20,000+ PER CASE?! Plus a Massive PSA Card Theft & VeeFriends Update
Q: So what brings Mike back to the table as far as spending goes?
MikeJY plans to save for a Series 1 Black Cat NFT in February or March, then expects to resume spending on VeeFriends Chrome. He says the timing is a personal savings goal, not dissatisfaction with the company.
Disney Vault Costs $20,000+ PER CASE?! Plus a Massive PSA Card Theft & VeeFriends Update
Q: What are your real feelings on VeeFriends? What motivated you to make that post? And what are your thoughts going forward?
MikeJY says he remains a VeeFriends believer, but paused spending after repeated sorting and collation problems with comics and coins. He wanted the public feedback to prompt fixes and give buyers confidence in product fairness.
Mickey Mouse 1/1 SOLD… Why Is the Price a SECRET?! Plus, Is Gary Vee’s VeeFriends in TROUBLE?!
Q: What are your thoughts on VeeFriends?
Matt says VeeFriends has not yet built the established characters and emotional connections that make older properties like Nintendo, Disney, and Marvel appealing to collectors. He sees falling prices and the reported concerns about coin odds as reasons to be cautious, while allowing that the property could mature over time.

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What is Hobby Nonsense about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations about non-sport trading cards and pop culture collectibles, from Pokémon, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars to vintage oddities and newer licensed sets. Jesse Gibson and Ray Solorio combine hobby news and release previews with discussion of prices, scarcity, collecting strategies, grading, and the business behind the market. Episodes often include interviews with collectors, dealers, shop owners, creators, and industry executives who bring practical experience or specialist knowledge of particular cards and brands. The tone is informal and humorous, with personal collecting stories and convention reports alongside serious discussion of market risks and investment potential. The broad mix of established franchises, obscure re... more

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4. Justin Underwood
5. Adam Gellman
6. Jason Masherah
7. Digital Inkwell
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