The Gordy Bonker Show

What It’s Like to Get Into The Hobby in 2026

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 - Intro 6:05 - Big Personal News 10:22 - Anthony Longo Joins the Show 13:18 - Attending Your First Ever Card Show 30:27 - Joining the Hobby in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Rarest Pieces in My Collection and the Cards That Made Me

Join Gordy for a walk through his childhood and follow his collecting journey from its earliest days to now. Gordy shares the cards that made his childhood, and shows off the rarest and most unique pieces of his collection, from a Pop 1 Babe Ruth card to the original edition of Sports Illustrated. Finally, Gordy talks through the different strategies for all different kinds of collectors … and why he’s a LeBron over Michael Jordan guy! 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - How I Started My PC 15:30 - Unique Pieces in My Collection 28:20 - Why I’m A LeBron Guy 30:27 - Your Collecting Strategy Check out Gordy's next eBay Live on Sunday at 8 pm ET [https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive/events/pZgA5GQOpbZPz5hU]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Inside The Two Worlds Of Today’s Sports Card Market

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How I Would Start A Sports Card Business in 2026

Gordy is here today with an exciting update on one of the biggest cards he’s had yet, a market update, and a breakdown for anyone looking to get into the card business. He also gets into the details of what he would do if he were starting a sports card business from scratch in 2026, highlighting his experiences to help you jumpstart your venture into the hobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sports Card Live’s Jeremy Lee on the Biggest Change Coming to the Sports Card Hobby

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 - Intro 4:40 - Jeremy Lee joins the show 25:47 - Parting with Your PC 38:22 - Eye Appeal vs. Grade 47:08 - The Revolution is Coming Check out ⁠Gordy's next eBay Live on Sunday at 8 pm ET⁠ [https://www.ebay.com/ebaylive/sellers/hxvamauntf-]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]