Hobby Nonsense

Hobby Nonsense
Podcast Description
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!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes around collecting non-sports cards, with episodes covering significant topics like the history and variations of non-sport cards, the rise of the Pokémon market, and nostalgia in trading cards. Examples include discussions on recent releases such as the new Star Wars and X-Men 97 cards, and important events like the forged Pokémon prototype cards scandal.

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!
In this episode, Jesse brings back Ray Solorio for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Pokémon market trends to garage sale flipping tips.
The show kicks off with some unexpected WrestleMania weekend energy, as Jesse and Ray acknowledge the hype in the wrestling world. Then it’s on to the latest non-sport releases, with Jesse giving a detailed breakdown of Topps Star Wars Masterwork—highlighting what’s working, what’s not, and why this year’s public release might finally be done right.
Next up: Pokémon. Jesse and Ray react to the latest set, Journey Together, and dig into the current pricing climate—what's stabilizing, what's still inflated, and what feels artificially pumped. They also weigh in on the big news around the 1st Edition re-release and share thoughts on the latest Courtyard.io Weekly Pack Attack.
To wrap things up, the conversation takes a fun detour as Ray shares his second passion: flipping Amazon returns, Goodwill finds, and garage sale scores. He offers up some real-world tips for anyone looking to make a few extra bucks this summer by hunting treasure in unexpected places.

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