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
1707
June 24, 2026
1553 - Father/Son: Cage Lawyer and son Ian
Dr. Beckett hosts a father-son episode with Cage Lawyer and his 13-year-old son Ian (“Cage Lawyer Jr.”) discussing their hobby experiences and what cards teach about life. They share stories of Cage being recognized at shows ...
1706
June 22, 2026
1552 - Father/Son: Graig Miller, Mid-Life, and father Michael, Part 2
Dr. Beckett welcomes Graig Miller (Mid-Life Cards) and his dad, Michael, discussing why they collect, the appeal of old “artifacts” cards, and the imagined journey of items like an 1888 N76 Thomas Edison. They contrast collec...
1705
June 19, 2026
1551 - Father/Son: Graig Miller, Mid-Life, and his father Michael
Dr. Beckett welcomes Graig Miller (Mid-Life Sports Cards) and his father Michael. They discuss Graig’s new book, Midlife Card Çollecting Stories, and the growth of his YouTube channel and podcast into a network. Michael descr...
1704
June 17, 2026
1550 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1526-1549
Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1526–1549 and revisits key themes: defining cash grabs, GOAT's, iconic cards, and then hobby pushbacks on eye appeal, grading consistency, and market manipulation. Dr. Beckett summarizes trips to t...
1703
June 15, 2026
1549 - Father/Son: Jeremy Lee and his father Harvey, Part 2
Dr. Beckett hosts a Father’s Day podcast with Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live and his father, Harvey, discussing Jeremy’s record-setting purchase of a 1914 Cracker Jack Shoeless Joe Jackson card, why it felt emotional but was...
1702
June 12, 2026
1548 - Father/Son: Jeremy Lee, Sports Cards Live, and his father Harvey
Dr. Beckett welcomes guests Jeremy Lee (Sport Cards Live) and his father, Harvey. They reflect on sharing the hobby at events like the Toronto Sports Expo, emphasizing community, diplomacy, and how Jeremy’s approach mirrors H...
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Dec. 2, 2020
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