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
1445 - Gold Standard, with Skepi
An enlightening Hobby Dinner Conversation featuring a thought-provoking question from Skepi. The discussion explores the impact of macroeconomic conditions, specifically the retreat from the gold standard, on the perceived an...
1444 - Mailbag 2.0
Dr. Beckett shares his experiences and insights in another mailbag episode. He reveals the contents of recent boxes he received, including a 2024-25 Panini Prism Black Hobby Box and a Turn Four NASCAR box. Dr. Beckett discuss...
1442 - Pique, Peak, or Peek (Hobby Dinner Convo)
Dr. Beckett hosts a hobby dinner featuring prominent figures from the sports card industry including Dave Poole, JJ Arredondo, Leon Luckey, Matt Galvin, Dane Coenen, Skepi, David Porter, Chris Ivy, Keith Hower, Ron Palmer, an...
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...
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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