The Gordy Bonker Show

In this episode, Gordy is joined by Employee #001 at Bonkers Cards, Anthony Longo, his best friend from childhood, who is joining the business in 2026. Gordy and Anthony discuss entering the hobby in 2026 for the first time since childhood, the mistakes they made as kids, and more! Plus, Gordy has a BIG announcement. 0:00 - Intro6:05 - Big Personal News10:22 - Anthony Longo Joins the Show13:18 - Attending Your First Ever Card Show30:27 - Joining the Hobby in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gordy sits down with one of the top modern sports card content creators in the hobby, Alex LLansó of Clever Cuban Cards. They dive deep into: -The modern vs vintage card market -Why Shohei Ohtani cards keep exploding -The realities of buying, selling, and grading cards full-time -Card show culture, networking, and the future of the hobby Alex also shares his journey from grad school and education into becoming a full-time sports card entrepreneur, while Gordy breaks down why vintage icons like Mickey Mantle and Jackie Robinson continue to dominate the market. Whether you collect modern prospects, vintage legends, or just love the hobby, this conversation is packed with insight, strategy, and real hobby talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy is joined this week by Sports Cards Live founder Jeremy Lee. Jeremy is a veteran of the hobby and gives his unique perspective on what changes he’s seen in the hobby and what’s coming down the pike. From how to part with your personal collection and deciding what to trade, to the inconsistent nature of grading, and the eye appeal “revolution” that is on the horizon, there’s something for every collector in this week’s conversation. 0:00 - Intro4:40 - Jeremy Lee joins the show25:47 - Parting with Your PC38:22 - Eye Appeal vs. Grade47:08 - The Revolution is Coming Check out ⁠Gordy's next eBay Live on Sunday at 8 pm ET⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy Bonker is back with another episode featuring Seth Gershenson, a PhD in Economics and professor at American University, to discuss the “nostalgia effect” in the sports card market. Professor Gershenson talks about his research into the sports card market, the impacts of supply and demand, and much more. Gordy also breaks down a $500,000 Michael Jordan deal and his eBay Live debut. He also talks about the Masters and who he thinks will come out on top.0:00 - eBay Live Debut6:09 - $500,000+ Jordan Deal11:37 - Seth Gershenson20:40 - A Morbid Bump in Sales33:10 - The Nostalgia Effect Check out Gordy's next eBay Live on Sunday at 8 pm ET! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy Bonker dips into his Wall Street background to talk about where the economy meets the sports card hobby. Gordy analyzes and compares trends in the sports card market with the stock market and gold, and talks about what we can learn from three of the most important vintage sports cards in existence. Finally, he talks about why vintage sports cards are an earnest alternative asset moving forward.3:23 - Today’s Market7:50 - Alternative Assets11:20 - 3 Most Important Vintage Cards18:35 - Why the Sports Card Market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy Bonker is back to talk about a big weekend at the Philly Card Show, including sales of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan. Then, an interview filmed live at the Philly Card Show with The Divide LIVE, where Gordy talks about his transition from Wall Street to the sports card hobby, the money making its way into collectibles, and more.0:00 - A Busy Weekend2:00 - Mantle and Jordan Sales4:02 - I Met Mariano Rivera8:26 - An Interview with The Divide Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy Bonker is joined by Samuel Evans to talk about The National's Youth Collector Club Initiative, a program designed to empower young hobbyists through education, community, and the excitement of collecting. With Sports Cards Nonsense Media Network's new partnership with The National, this is one of the initiatives we'll be focussed on promoting. Gordy also talks USA Hockey, the modern market, and where he's headed next. 0:00 - Intro1:27 - USA Hockey Wins Gold3:50 - A Strong Market6:57 - The Philly Card Show9:09 - Youth Collector Club Initiative with Samuel Evans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy Bonker shares wild happenings in the 1952 Mickey Mantle market as well as the resiliency of other commodity markets in the world. He looks forward to a trip out west for the West Coast Card show, a Lakers/Thunder game, and more. Finally, Gordy breaks down the biggest trade of his life, securing THE 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige card. 0:00 - Intro3:06 - 52 Mantle Market6:49 - Resilient Markets13:00 - Headed Out West15:45 - One of My Biggest Trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordy is joined by Tyler Santiago of Santiago Sports for a conversation spanning across the sports card hobby. Gordy and Tyler cover negotiating deals, deciding what to collect for yourself vs. what you sell, the reality of losing money in the vintage card space, and more.Gordy also gives an update on his life and PSA’s big news on SGC and Beckett. 2:06 PSA to Continue to Invest in SGC & Beckett6:39 Tyler Santiago Joins the Show29:56 Tyler’s Collecting Journey47:00 Where to next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From top 10 Netflix shows to 7-figure deals, 2026 is poised to be a massive year in the sports card hobby, and Gordy Bonker is here to break down what he’s looking for. Gordy gets into his goals in the hobby, his business, and his own personal growth .1:47 - Looking Back on 20257:59 - 2026 Business Goals13:01 - 2026 Collecting Goals17:20 - Personal Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy breaks down his thoughts on PSA’s parent company, Collectors, acquiring Beckett and the hobby and market-wide ramifications. Gordy also gives an update on his recent trip to acquire a Babe Ruth collection (1:00) as well as his stop at the Philly Card Show (5:07). Gordy also dives into his predictions on what’s to come in 2026 (15:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of The Gordy Bonker Show episode features Matt Worley, founder of Slabnomics, who delves into the financial intricacies of the sports card market (5:35). Gordy and Matt explore the evolution of card collecting, from vintage baseball cards to modern soccer cards, discussing market dynamics, investment strategies, and the cultural significance of collecting. They highlight the importance of having a clear investment thesis and the role of timing in capitalizing on market opportunities. The conversation also touches on the parallels between sports cards and other alternative assets, emphasizing the potential for growth in the high-end vintage card market. The episode wraps up with insights into the future of card collecting. Be sure to let us know what you think of this week's episode in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Gordy Bonker Show, Gordy dives deep into the art of vintage set collecting as he gets set to sell his own 1957 Topps set. Gordy also shares details from his recent visit to the Jackie Robinson Museum before discussing this week's Card of the Week, the 1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig PSA 7, and why it's a standout piece in any collection. Gordy also shares his expert tips on building a vintage set, from choosing the right set based on budget and goals to sourcing cards efficiently. Leave a comment to let us know what you think of this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices