Social Media Backlash on Big Pulls, GameStop Policy Reversal, Black Friday Pokémon Deals & 20-Year Sketch Pro Kevin Graham

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This week on Hobby Nonsense, Jesse and Ray kick things off by addressing the recent big-pull streak in breaks and the social media chatter accusing Jesse of getting “loaded cases.” They dig into why some people hate seeing big hits and why others think rare cards “should be worthless.” From there, we cover: 🔥 GameStop reverses course after hobby backlash 🛒 Black Friday Pokémon deals at Target, Walmart, Dollar General & more ✨ Luke Skywalker record sale sparks price bump in lower grades Then we welcome legendary sketch artist Kevin Graham, whose 20+-year career includes major projects from: Star Wars Indiana Jones Lord of the Rings SpongeBob Disney Game of Thrones …and more! Kevin talks about: 🎨 Creating sketches that later sold for $5,000 🗂️ His favorite projects and upcoming releases 💡 Budget-friendly collecting using Chinese non-sport options After the interview, Jesse & Ray debate the big question: 👉 Are we at the peak of the sketch boom — or are sketch cards becoming the new fine art of trading cards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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