John Newman, creator and host of the popular (and highly recommended) podcast, Sport Card Nation, joins for an enjoyable conversation. We discuss his collecting origin story as well as his expanding podcast portfolio. You should also check out his (col...
Rich Klein and I discuss setting and changing card show admission fees as we approach his popular semi-annual Adat Chaverim benefit show.
Len Bias was the second pick overall in the 1986 NBA draft - to be the next superstar for the Boston Celtics, but his life was cut short when he died of a drug overdose the day after the draft. Eric Norton and I discuss the what if's associated with wha...
Tim Getsch, Founder and CEO of COMC.com, and I discuss some potential future features with his COMC service and platform.
Geoff Wilson sits down to discuss his Sports Card Investor podcast (and YouTube show) - how it got started, how he has positioned it, and why it took off.
We compare the 2020 Topps Series One Baseball hobby box of 24 packs with the jumbo box of ten packs - slight preference for jumbo!
It's the day after Valentine's - too early to plan for next year? A discussion of gift giving and receiving. A hint: it might be about the hints!
What if a couple collects together? Mostly good?
We take a look at the printed catalog for the Huggins & Scott Sports Auction Catalog dated and ending 02202020.
Joe Davis, owner of Got Baseball Cards in the Atlanta area, sits down to discuss his current multi-faceted involvement in our hobby/industry, and how that came to be.
Jordan Hagedorn, NFL Player Agent and passionate Brett Favre card collector, sits down to discuss his hobby journey.
We sit down together to discuss Clay's 23-year hobby journey from PR for Fleer to executive at Topps as well as plans(?) for the next "Million Card Rip Party".
Expectations increase when times are good ... and times are good.
Listener question about how to spend five hours a week on the hobby he loves - and whether he can moderate his passion after completing a long hobby quest as a super-collector. What's next?
Listener question about wanting to escalate his budget for buying cards but concerned his wife will not approve.
Geoff Wilson, founder of the popular podcast and YouTube "Sports Card Investor", joins for a discussion of his origin story and his card investment philosophies and practical helps.
We discuss the growth and potential for the different excellent podcasts covering our hobby/industry as well as other current topics. You may recognize my voice by now, but there were many outstanding contributors in attendance who shared their thoughts...
We discuss our predictions for the upcoming year. Not including me, you are hearing from Tim Trout 0:40, Don Spence at 1:15, Eric Norton at 1:45, Rob Springs at 2:20, Rich Klein at 2:50, Tim Trout at 3:25, Rob Springs at 3:45, Keith Hower at 5:20, Rich ...
Just got back from the Topps Million Card Rip Party at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX with about 18 different high-profile industry breakers who are breaking one million 2020 Topps Series One Baseball cards.
We discuss the outlook for baseball cards in 2020 around the big board table over dinner. Speaking and contributing, other than me, are Tim Trout 0:00, Rich Klein at 1:00, Rob Springs at 2:30, Rich Klein at 4:15, Joe Davis at 5:20, Rob Springs at 5:40, ...
We discuss the upcoming Topps Million Card Rip Party at Jerry Jones' American Airlines Stadium with 18 breakers busting a million card that day. The voices you are hearing, other than me, are Rich Klein at 0:10, Tim Trout at 0:40, Keith Hower at 2:20, J...
Do you prefer being your own boss or having a job with a steady paycheck? There are many opportunities in this industry with most hobby businesses doing very well. Let me know at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com if you are interested in this topic - especi...
Mike Fruitman (Mike's Stadium Sports Cards in Aurora, CO) and I discuss the legacy of Kobe and what has happened during this first week after his passing and some ethical and pricing considerations raised.
Our round-table discussion of which cards are "safer" at the annual hobby vintage dinner. The voices you hear, besides mine, are Jordan Hagedorn at 0:00, Rich Klein at 1:20, Shane Leonard at 2:45, Jerry Adamic at 3:10, Stephan Loeffler at 3:45, Leon Luc...