Episodes

Sept. 6, 2023

1113 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 7.0

More ramblings with Rich - if you have sports card hobby topics you would like us to address, please send them to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!

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Sept. 4, 2023

1112 - 2022 UD Skybox Metal Universe Champions

Opened a box of this beautiful multi-sport product compliments of Upper Deck - retro works for new especially when modern touches are added.

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Sept. 1, 2023

1111 - Dueling Questions 2.0 with Dappz

More questions back and forth with Dappz as we shared our experiences including at the recent Chicago National - thanks Dappz.

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Aug. 30, 2023

1110 - Out-Takes on FB Hiatus and Ohtani from Hobby Hotline 082623

Danny Black and Rich Klein joined me on Hobby Hotline last Saturday - what if no new football cards for a while and we discussed Ohtani's pitching injury.

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Aug. 28, 2023

1109 - Out-Takes on NFLPA and Brian Gray from Hobby Hotline 082623

Danny Black and Rich Klein joined me on Saturday morning's live Hobby Hotline for these very timely topics - that should hopefully play out quickly.

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Aug. 25, 2023

1108 - More on 1948-49 Leaf Baseball with Brian Kappel, Part 2

Brian vocational experience merged with his hobby experience helps shed new light on this enigmatic and alluring set.

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Aug. 23, 2023

1107 - Dueling Questions with Dappz

Dappz is a fellow creative content creator, who uses some platforms I do not.  We traded questions for each other with my Dueling Questions format over Zoom.  Thanks Dappz.

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Aug. 21, 2023

1106 - Ramblings with David Marino 2.0

David and I continued our conversation - among other topics we explore the ways communities are formed and enhanced in our hobby/industry - thanks David!

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Aug. 18, 2023

1105 - Ramblings with David Marino

David and I caught up after a busy Chicago National - and we discussed what's going on in our great industry - growing pains?

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Aug. 16, 2023

1104 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 6.0

Random topics from Rich and myself - always a good time - the sixth time we have done this format - thanks Rich!

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Aug. 14, 2023

1103 - 2022 UD Goodwin Champions Box Review

Goodwin Champions has helped me get up to speed on the secondary sports and even non-sports - there is a reason this product is recommended for ages 14 and above - thanks Upper Deck.

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Aug. 11, 2023

1102 - Nine Listener Questions

First time I have tried to answer nine listener questions in one 15-minute episode - keep your questions coming and thanks!

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Aug. 9, 2023

1101 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 974-1000

A brief recap of the past few weeks of episodes including the recent very successful National - and announcing that I am continuing after and past my episode 1000 - thanks!

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Aug. 7, 2023

1000 - Reflections with Rich Klein

I "promised" 1000 episodes and now that milestone is here - I will keep going - appreciate your support and keep your ideas and questions coming - doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com - and thanks!

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Aug. 4, 2023

999 - 2023 Chicago National Aftermath

My thoughts a week after the most successful and largest sports card show in history - congrats to the Broggi and Berkus families?

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Aug. 3, 2023

998A - 2023 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot, Part 2

This is excerpted from their YouTube channel - thanks to Ray Fonio, Victor Roman, and Mike Steveline - still one more day to vote - go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform

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Aug. 2, 2023

998 - 2023 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot

Ray Fonio, Mike Steveline, and Victor Roman join me for a discussion of my ballot this year - it's easy, please vote by 8/4/23 by going to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform

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July 31, 2023

997 - Out-Takes on Trimming from Hobby Hotline 070823

Trimming cards deceptively is a problem - not sure how big a problem but it needs to be stopped or at least consistently recognized by all the grading companies.

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July 28, 2023

996 - Tribute: Mark Jordan, with Beth Grimsley

One of the early pioneers at a precocious age, Mark wore many hats in his hobby career, but best known in the autograph and memorabilia business, buying, selling, and authenticating, most recently with Heritage Auctions. Beth worked closely with Mark...

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July 26, 2023

995 - Eight Listener Questions 7.0

Another eight listener questions accumulated on a variety of subjects - send yours to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!

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July 24, 2023

994 - Out-Takes on The National from John Newman’s Sports Card Nation

John Newman always asks his own personal brand of questions on his show and that frequently evokes a certain different response from me.

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July 21, 2023

993 - 2023 National Final Preparation

Last chance on sharing thoughts on maximizing and optimizing your experience this year in Chicago at the National - see you there!

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July 19, 2023

992 - Out-Takes on Regulation from Hobby Hotline 070823

Self-regulation is better than government regulation - let's eliminate the bad guys by not doing business with them.

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July 17, 2023

991 - Out-Takes on The National from Hobby Hotline 070423

A small portion of the Hobby Hotline live show dedicated to the upcoming National in Chicago which I hope is the biggest ever.

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