Episodes

March 1, 2021

420 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 399-418

A brief synopsis of each of the last four weeks of episodes in case you missed some. Let me know your listening preferences at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

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Feb. 27, 2021

419B - Huggins & Scott March Auction Preview

A fresh analysis of the emphases in the Huggins & Scott latest auction catalog including what is or is not appealing to me and Rich ... and why.

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Feb. 27, 2021

419A - Out-Takes with Patrick Greenough, Radicards

Much of this is Patrick interviewing me about personal hobby historical situations.

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Feb. 26, 2021

419 - My Industry Summit Talk from 2018

Exactly three years ago I gave a speech at the Beckett Industry Summit held here in Dallas that year on the "then and now" importance of the city and location of Dallas to the sports card hobby. Times have changed …

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Feb. 25, 2021

418 - Tribute: Louis Bird, Beckett Customer Service Maven, with Bob R…

Louise Bird was a key contributor to the success of Beckett Publications based on her attitude and experience - Bob and I fondly remember her contributions.

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Feb. 24, 2021

417- Origin: Joe Maddalena, Profiles in History, now Heritage

Joe and I discuss his broad hobby origin story as well as his recent arrival at Heritage Auctions and the impact on adjacent categories of collectibles.

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Feb. 23, 2021

416 - Collecting in the Dark (Without Power)

Last week left many in Texas without electrical power for extended periods of time - how did I and other collectors cope?

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Feb. 22, 2021

415 - Winterizing Your Collection

Last week's record low temperatures in Texas was disruptive to all aspects of life including sports card collecting.

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Feb. 20, 2021

414B - Six Listener Questions

An accumulation of six sports card hobby and personal questions asked by listeners recently, each briefly addressed. Direct your questions to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks.

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Feb. 20, 2021

414A - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 020621

Hobby Hotline is a fast-moving live call-in show on Saturday mornings - this is a brief excerpt from the show two weeks ago. If you enjoy this snippet, check out the whole show, past or future.

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Feb. 19, 2021

414 - Origin: Patrick Greenough, Radicards

Patrick's hobby origin story beginning at age six and resulting in Radicards now.

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Feb. 18, 2021

413 - Tribute: Dale Earnhardt with Val Marz

NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt passed away exactly twenty years ago today. Val Marz, host of the NASCARD Radio podcast helps me remember this racing icon.

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Feb. 17, 2021

412 - Transferable Skills with Torsten Bauer

Torsten and I talk about the skills acquired in sports cards collecting that serve one well in their career and non-hobby life.

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Feb. 16, 2021

411 - Origin: Billy Celio, Upper Deck

Billy talks about his sports card hobby origin story including how he got his job at Upper Deck.

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Feb. 15, 2021

410 - Origin: David Porter, Panini

David has some great stories to tell about his decades in the hobby including his worst deal ever from 30 years ago. His goal was to get ALL the cards.

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Feb. 13, 2021

409B - Upper Deck Hockey Box Battle

Five of Upper Deck's hockey products from this year are evaluated: Chronology, Synergy, Team Canada Juniors, O-Pee-Chee, and Upper Deck Hobby series one.

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Feb. 13, 2021

409A - Out-Takes: Brody The Kid, Hobby Life

Brody turns the tables on his show - he gets to ask me the questions - at 12 and a half years old he holds his own! Here's seven minutes of fun with Brody! Check out his whole show(s) on …

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Feb. 12, 2021

409 - Then And Now: Beckett Subscriptions with Bob Richardson

Bob Richardson led our company's subscription effort for many years and we discuss the importance of monthly subscribers in print publications, especially since we were not so ad-driven.

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Feb. 11, 2021

408 - Out-Takes on Content, Media, and Crossing from Sports Cards Live

Jeremy Lee and I had several threads across his Sports Card Live show from January 9, 2021 - highly recommended that you listen to the whole episode.

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Feb. 10, 2021

407 - Dueling Questions with Charles Hodder, COMC ID

Dueling Questions with Charles Hodder stretched way beyond COMC, where he works, into other industry backlogs.

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Feb. 9, 2021

406 - The 2000's: Card Shows with Dave Sliepka

Dave and I review the big shows of the decade of the 2000's, especially the Nationals each summer.

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Feb. 8, 2021

405 - Dueling Questions with Terry Wickstrom

Terry and I exchange thought-provoking questions about the hobby we both love.

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Feb. 6, 2021

404B - Grading Quotas

Many misunderstandings about graded cards and the companies who grade them. Quotas have been whispered or suggested over the years but what does that mean?

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Feb. 6, 2021

404A - Out-Takes with Carl Landau, I Used To Be Somebody

I enjoyed being on Carl's podcast and these were the interchanges that seemed more relevant to our audience - but I encourage you to listen and enjoy his weekly show in its entirety.

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