Episodes

May 19, 2025

1381 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 11.0

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...

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May 16, 2025

1380 - Pete Rose and Gambling?

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...

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May 14, 2025

1379 - 1956 Topps Baseball, with Matt Galvin and Rich Klein

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...

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May 12, 2025

1378 - Dividing Purchased Collections, with Rich Klein

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 ...

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May 9, 2025

1377 - Panini Consistency: Baseball, Basketball, and Football

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...

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May 7, 2025

1376 - Eleven Listener Questions 5.0

Dr. Beckett answers a range of listener questions on various topics. He begins by paying tribute to Mark Dehem, who very recently passed away, reflecting on his contributions and character. The discussion then shifts to Warre...

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May 5, 2025

1375 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1351-1374

Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1351 through 1374. Covered topics include an array of industry insights such as Panini's debut products, PSA's tighter grading standards, the ongoing debate about breaking in the hobby, a discussio...

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May 2, 2025

1374 - Pre-Tribute to Mark Dehem, with Jim Dehem, Part 2

Dr. Beckett and guest Jim Dehem conclude their pre-tribute to Mark (Jim's younger brother). They reminisce about the good old days, emphasizing the importance of support from family, friends, and the sports card community. Th...

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April 30, 2025

1373 - Pre-Tribute to Mark Dehem, with Jim Dehem

Dr. Beckett and Jim Dehem acknowledge Jim's brother Mark, recently diagnosed with liver and pancreatic cancer, discussing Mark's significant contributions to the sports card community, his connections with notable Detroit Tig...

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April 28, 2025

1372 - Dueling Questions with GaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk, Part 2

Dr. Beckett concludes his engaging conversation with entrepreneur and marketer Gary Vaynerchuk. They delve into their shared admiration for customer-centric approaches and discuss the importance of product quality in marketin...

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April 25, 2025

1371 - Dueling Questions with GaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk joins Dr. Beckett for a spirited discussion on the evolution of the Beckett Price Guide, the dynamics of the sports card market, and the journey of entrepreneurship. They delve into the nostalgic days of waiti...

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April 23, 2025

1370 - Old LCS, New Owner, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett discusses his recent adventure at a card shop that underwent new ownership. Joined by Rich Klein, Dr. Beckett explores the interesting assortment of dollar box cards and shares his findings, including vintage and ...

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April 21, 2025

1369 - 2025 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot

Dr. Beckett discusses the 2025 Baseball Card Hall of Fame ballot, sponsored by Ray from Philly. sharing his thoughts on the 40 candidate cards, offers his voting criteria, and comments on the treatment of vintage vs. modern c...

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April 18, 2025

1368 - Fridays

Dr. Beckett delves into the significance of Fridays, beginning with the religious importance of Good Friday for Christians and extending to other notable Fridays in history and the sports card hobby. The episode also touches ...

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April 16, 2025

1367 - Reagan Jobe Questions

Dr. Beckett discusses the rise of cards with Regan Jobe and answers some of Reagan's hobby questions. Starting with a unique Nolan Gorman super factor, Reagan delves into the origins of his custom card venture. The conversati...

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April 14, 2025

1366 - Premier Hockey, with Reagan Jobe

Dr. Beckett welcomes Reagan Jobe to discuss the legacy and evolution of Premier hockey cards. They reminisce about the early 90s when the brand first came out under OPC and its impact on the card collecting community. The con...

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April 11, 2025

1365 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 040525

Join Dr. Beckett, Samuel Evans, and John Newman as they dive deep into various hot topics in the hobby. They discuss the competitive nature of card grading, particularly eBay's integration with PSA, and the complex relational...

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April 9, 2025

1364 - Monetizing, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss strategies for monetizing Rich's weekly email newsletter, which he has developed over the past decade. Despite technical difficulties with the audio, they explore various monetization tactic...

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April 7, 2025

1363 - Variation Discussion, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein delve into the complexities of sports card variations. They discuss the history and philosophy behind cataloging and classifying these variations, highlighting specific examples such as the 1974 Top...

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April 4, 2025

1362 - COMC National Hacks, with Angela Loeffler, Part 2

The final part of Dr. Beckett's conversation with Angela from COMC's marketing team. They discuss COMC's strategies for national shows, including daily specials, robust Wi-Fi setups, shipping logistics, and the meticulous car...

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April 2, 2025

1361 - COMC National Hacks, with Angela Loeffler

Dr. Beckett and COMC's Angela Loeffler discuss the inside scoop on COMC's presence at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention. Learn essential hacks for efficiently submitting and selling your sports cards, includi...

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March 31, 2025

1360 - Out-Takes on Shilling from Jeremy Lee's Sports Cards Live

Dr. Beckett delves into the controversial topic of shill bidding in sports card auctions. The discussion, taken out of his recent appearance on Jeremy Lee's Sports Card Live, explores both offensive and defensive forms of shi...

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March 28, 2025

1359 - Upper Deck Hockey 2025 Spring Products

Dr. Beckett reviews various hockey card boxes from Upper Deck including 2024-25 OPC, 2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2, 2024 Upper Deck Skybox Metal Universe Champions, Clear Cut, Allure, and EX 2000. Dr. Beckett offers his insight...

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March 26, 2025

1358 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 030825

Key topics include Fanatics' distribution mode clarity, PSA's response to tariffs affecting the hobby, and the emerging role of breakers in the market. Dr. Beckett (and other panelists) discuss Whatnot's challenges, debut pat...

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