Non-Sport Dark Horse of the Year - Minecraft?! Sketch Talk with Spidey Hits & A Personal Tribute to Steve

In this episode, Jesse kicks things off with a thank-you to the team at Super Break and announces a Bruce Lee Keepsakes giveaway for users of Courtyard.io. From there, the spotlight turns to some of the latest non-sport card releases, including Topps Stranger Things and a closer look at 2024 Topps Star Wars Masterwork. But the biggest surprise of the week? 2024 Panini Minecraft—a true dark horse in the hobby. Jesse shares his take on why this release is turning heads and why prices are quickly rising. Later in the episode, Justin Underwood, known as Spidey Hits on YouTube, joins for an in-depth discussion on Marvel sketch cards. Justin breaks down: The top artists to watch The most desirable sketch sets Whether or not sketch cards should be graded And how collectors can better appreciate this unique side of the hobby The episode wraps on a personal note with a heartfelt tribute to Jesse’s father-in-law, Steve Hovies, who passed away just hours before recording. Steve was the one who gave Jesse his first complete card set, and the impact on his collecting journey—and life—won’t be forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices