Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Opinions on Prices: Dr. James Beckett, coming out of retirement, stories, serialized, encyclopedic, covering sports cards, based on his six decades of intensive experience. Shorter format podcasts addressing players and issues.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 6, 2025

1441 - Tribute: Nacho Arredondo, with Kit Young

Dr. Beckett honors Nacho Arredondo, known for his decades of dedication to Kit Young and significant contributions recently passed away after a long illness. Dr. Beckett reminisces about their 50-year friendship, and the pers...

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Oct. 3, 2025

1440 - Card Shows of the Future, with Tony Goza, Part 2

Dr. Beckett continues his conversation with Tony Goza, discussing the future of sports card shows. They explore new elements being introduced, including family-friendly experiences, affordable pricing, and innovative concepts...

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Oct. 1, 2025

1439 - Card Shows of the Future, with Tony Goza

Dr. Beckett interviews Tony Goza, a local card shop owner and new promoter from Durant, Oklahoma, discussing fresh ideas for improving future card shows. Tony shares insights from his diverse background, including promoting c...

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Sept. 29, 2025

1438 - Mailbag

Dr. Beckett discusses the joys of receiving and opening mail packages filled with sports cards and collectibles. He shares stories about items received from various sources like card shows, auctions, and trades, including a s...

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Sept. 26, 2025

1437 - Peanuts

Dr. Beckett explores a unique and rare Peanuts-themed autographed baseball card from 1991. He provides insights into its origins, including its creation by Ernie White, and the involvement of Charles M. Schultz in autographin...

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Sept. 24, 2025

1436 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 091325

Dr. Beckett with co-hosts Graig Miller, Mike from Junk Wax Hero, and Adam from Splendid Sports discuss the current state of the sports card market, focusing on the surge in value of key vintage cards like the 1989 Ken Griffey...

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Recent Blog Posts

Dec. 2, 2020

Blogging?

Wondering how this could work?  Perhaps collectors/listeners could suggest episode ideas or future guests or follow-up questions?  Let me know here or via doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com - thanks!

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