Dr. Beckett reflects on the life of recently passed baseball icon Dave Parker, with personal anecdotes, Parker's illustrious achievements, and his struggles with Parkinson's Disease. He discusses Parker’s journey from his ear...
Dr. Beckett discusses the concept of being CEO of your card collection, inspired by Mike Steveline's take on Brett McGrath's Stacking Slabs podcast. He examines what it means to take on the 'CEO' role, the responsibilities it...
Dr. Beckett dives into the intriguing parallels between car collecting and card collecting, discussing themes like the value of preservation, market demand, and the joy of ownership. He reflects on lessons learned from both c...
On last Saturday's Hobby Hotline, Dr. Beckett, John Newman, and Orlando Collector's Dream discuss news in the sports card industry. Topics include recent changes at SGC affecting bulk submitters, insights into Fanatics Fest, ...
Dr. Beckett is joined by Mike and Andrew Aronstein, and Rich Klein. They delve into their rich histories in the sports card hobby, sharing stories about operating multiple card stores, dealing with TCMA items, and handling vi...
Dr. Beckett reviews three current Panini sports card releases, including baseball, football, and basketball products. He discusses pricing, licensing issues, and the enjoyment factor of opening packs. Highlights include an ex...
Dr. Beckett addresses listener questions from various platforms. Topics include potential mergers like GameStop acquiring Collectors and PSA, the future landscape of grading companies, the logistics of dividing collections, a...
Excerpts of Dr. Beckett's interview by Victor Roman Sr. on Victor's YT channel, reflecting on the life and influence of Dr. Beckett's late father. Dr. Beckett shares stories about his dad's early life, his love for baseball a...
The second part of Dr. Beckett's conversation with Mike and Andrew Aronstein. They share nostalgic stories of collecting 1951 Bowman cards, the evolution of their collections, and their unique approach to sports memorabilia. ...
Dr. Beckett and Mike Johnston share heartfelt stories about their late fathers and their mutual love for vintage baseball cards. Both Dr. Beckett and Mike discuss how their fathers' collections of Goudey, Play Ball, and Diamo...
Dr. Beckett is joined by Andrew and Mike Aronstein. Andrew, operations manager at Love of the Game Auctions, and his father, legendary hobbyist Mike Aronstein, share their insights and stories from the world of sports card co...
Dr. Beckett reviews the latest releases from Upper Deck in May, breaking down eight products ranging from affordable to premium. He discusses the value and accessibility of these products, including the effort by Upper Deck t...
Dr. Beckett delves into the recent hiatus and return of Hobby News Daily. He discusses the challenges and importance of consistent content creation, especially in the sports card industry. Dr. Beckett reflects on his own expe...
Dr. Beckett discusses Panini's platform and their recent card releases. He provides a unique perspective on both modern and vintage sports cards, focusing on specific Panini products such as Totally Certified Football and Bas...
Out-takes from Dr. Beckett's recent Hobby Hotline appearance joined by co-hosts Orlando (Collectors Dream) and Logan Ward, focusing on gambling in sports and the complex case of Pete Rose's reinstatement. They also touch on t...
Dr. Beckett discusses his experiences, objectives, and strategies for the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention. He talks about the importance of learning, and the community aspects of the hobby. 00:57 Reflecting o...
Dr. Beckett shares excerpts from an engaging interview with Jeremy Lee for the Road to the National series. They discuss the importance of attracting new collectors to the National Sports Collectors Convention, the event's gr...
Dr. James Beckett, along with guests Matt Galvin and Rich Klein, delve deep into the nuances of white backs and gray backs in the first two series. The conversation extends to print management and design choices of the time, ...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein trade insights and advice on becoming a sports card show dealer for the first time. The discussion covers the challenges new dealers face, the importance of pricing cards, and the different experien...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein delve into a wide-ranging discussion on type card collecting, early Beckett publications, and the intricacies of sports card cataloging. They recount stories from their careers, including the challe...
Dr. Beckett delves into the complex relationship between gambling and baseball, focusing on the controversial figure of Pete Rose. Dr. Beckett reflects on the broader societal shift toward 'democratic' morality and examines t...
Dr. Beckett, Matt Galvin, and Rich Klein discuss their admiration for the 1956 Topps baseball card set. Dr. Beckett recounts his personal connection to the set and the aesthetic and historical elements that make it unique. Th...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein share their experience of mediating the division of a large sports card collection. They recount their visit to the owner's house, discovering an unexpected 500,000 cards, and detailing the process ...
Dr. Beckett reviews various sports card products from Panini, including 2024 Donruss Optic Football, 2024-25 Panini Prism Basketball, and 2024 Panini Select Baseball. He also discusses the 2025 USA Baseball high-end pack, ref...