$200k Celebrity Polaroid Mystery, Disney Wonder Hits a New Market & SpongeBob Sales Soar
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse is joined by Alex of Clever Cuban Cards while Ray’s out of town, and the two dive deep into a packed week of hobby news and insights!They start by uncovering hidden gems in recent card releases — and Alex shares a possible reason why some of the best content isn’t being marketed as much as it should be. Then, the guys discuss the new Topps Disney Wonder product, comparing it to the ongoing success of Disney Chrome. While it may seem like another Disney drop, they explain why this one targets a different collector base with its Princess focus and lower entry cost.Next up, they tackle the SpongeBob card explosion, with over 25 cards already selling for $3,000+ each in the first week! They debate whether SpongeBob could have serious long-term staying power — as long as Topps manages the print run wisely.Finally, Jesse and Alex break down an incredible $200,000 auction of candid, autographed celebrity Polaroids — featuring actors, musicians, athletes, and politicians — and speculate on what the card manufacturer that bought them might be planning to do with them.From Disney Princesses to SpongeBob profits and a $200K Hollywood mystery, this episode is packed with non-sport gold.
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Exclusive: Upper Deck’s Batman Metal Set with First PMGs Revealed! Plus Dune Chrome, Pokémon Leaks & Disney Market News
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray cover a packed slate of hobby news and exclusives.They kick things off with their recent WWE card break experiences, followed by excitement over the massive sale of a unique Walt Disney card that has collectors talking. They also react to leaked Pokémon product sets for the upcoming year, speculating on what’s coming and how it could impact the market.Then they discuss the new Topps Dune Chrome product, dropping this Friday. Last year’s release skyrocketed to $5,000 a box, and they break down how this year’s edition stacks up — from design and autos to collector hype.Then, they’re joined by Upper Deck VP Grant Sandground to talk about the brand-new Skybox Metal Universe Batman set. Grant reveals details about Precious Metal Gems, glow-in-the-dark cards, and some truly unique printing technologies that make this one of the most creative products Upper Deck has ever released.The episode wraps with a look at non-sport market trends, especially around SpongeBob and Disney cards, and what the future might hold for collectors and investors.
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MTG Spider-Man Price Crash, Fake Graded Card Issues & Disney Chrome’s EXTRA Surprise
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray cover a whirlwind of hobby news and trends:📉 The rise and fall of MTG: Spider-Man pricing — and why gameplay might be playing a bigger role than expected.🧍♂️🧍♀️ Disney Chrome’s massive success, including surprise celebrity autos that stunned collectors.🚨 The fake graded card problem continues, and the guys discuss why it keeps happening and what potential solutions could help clean up the space.🃏 Pokémon Mega Evolutions is heating up — but are some of the price spikes the result of market manipulation?💪 A quick look at WWE Finest and the latest SpongeBob product drops rounding out an action-packed release calendar.From surprise autos to Spider-Man’s price crash, this episode hits every corner of the non-sport card world.
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Breaking Exclusive News! MLB x Disney Collab & First Topps Age-Graded Product Revealed with Aaron Abrams
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse (yes, in a Buzz Lightyear suit) and Ray are joined by Aaron Abrams of Topps to deliver two massive exclusive hobby scoops you won’t hear anywhere else!First, Aaron reveals embargoed news of an upcoming MLB x Disney collaboration, a groundbreaking partnership that could reshape how licensed entertainment and sports cards are made and collected. Later, Aaron shares another bombshell: the first Topps product in the modern era that will require age-grading. This could mark a major shift in how collectors view grading standards and invest in future releases.The episode doesn’t stop there:The growing hype around Disney Chrome and why it’s one of the most anticipated products of the yearNostalgic excitement for new SpongeBob releases and what they mean for collectorsListener questions that highlight the rising demand in the non-sport card marketHow licensing challenges affect which characters make it into setsWhy there’s a growing push for more original art sets in Marvel and DisneyThe ongoing demand for updates on autographs from iconic charactersWith Aaron Abrams breaking two massive exclusives plus a deep dive into the evolving non-sport market, this episode might be the most important Hobby Nonsense yet.
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Two Surprise Topps Releases + Pokémon or Baseball: Which Is the Better Investment?
This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray tackle a wave of major new releases! First up: two surprise Topps products—Disney Wonder and Dune Chrome—each loaded with unexpected inclusions that collectors are already buzzing about.Next, it’s on to the Pokémon Mega Evolutions release and the most collectible cards from the set. That leads into a bigger debate: what’s the smarter long-term investment—Pokémon or baseball cards?Along the way, Jesse and Ray break down the wild rise of a Pikachu card now worth more than all but three Michael Jordan cards. Could market manipulation be behind the surge? And if so, will collectors even care?From Disney to Dune, Pikachu to PSA, this episode has something for every non-sport collector.
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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