Videos

July 27, 2022

804 - Burbank Warehouse Tour, on location with Rob Veres

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4gbkp-127b9dc Rob saved the tour of the warehouse (a short block away) for last - one of the Seven Wonders of the Collecting World - the numbers are impressive but the organization even moreso - well done Rob!

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July 26, 2022

803 - Burbank Showroom Tour, Part 2, on location with Rob Veres

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2qc45-127b9cb I spent the whole afternoon at Burbank Sportscards, never a dull moment with Rob and all the customers and staff - the place was hopping on a Friday afternoon - I'll be back!

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July 25, 2022

802 - Burbank Showroom Tour, on location with Rob Veres

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-x8qds-127b9c0 I visited Burbank Sportscards - I had been meaning to for twenty years - since my last personal visit had been to their previous smaller location - super impressive - a must stop-in if you are Southern California - thanks for the hospitality Rob!

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July 22, 2022

801 - Out-Takes on The National Turning Points from Sports Card Nation, John Newman

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8r2v6-127b9b2 I have attended every National Sports Collectors Convention and have fond memories of all, but certainly there have been highlights ... and the National is trending!

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July 21, 2022

800 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 774-798

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jmbci-127b9a7 The last five weeks of daily episodes summarized - upon further reflection for some of them - always eager to hear which episodes you enjoy the most as it does not always correlate with listener stats - thanks!

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July 20, 2022

799 - Out-Takes on Early Nationals from Sports Card Nation, John Newman

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-87kfx-127920b John interviewed me for his excellent show focusing on the earliest annual National Sports Collectors Conventions beginning in 1980 with the first one - thanks John!

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July 19, 2022

798 - Out-Takes from ”History of the National” with Ezra Levine, Collectable

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-hcq2t-126268d Collectable is piecing together a history of the National Sports Collectors Convention - I enjoyed my conversation with Ezra about the many high points over the years.

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July 18, 2022

797 - Out-Takes from Road to the National, with Ezra Levine, Collectable

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-gsaah-1262675 Ezra interviewed me for Collectable's series, "Road to the National", since I have attended all 42 Nationals - this is an excerpted part, audio only - but you are encouraged to check out the whole series on their website or channel - thanks Ezra.

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July 15, 2022

796 - Eight Listener Questions 5.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-iqstd-12722da My fifth round of accumulating eight listener questions related to sports cards - keep them coming - send them to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!

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July 14, 2022

795 - National Prep

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-t3jx7-12722d1 I give ten thoughts about the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City and detail my preparation for it - hope to see you there!

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July 13, 2022

794 - Out-Takes on Dallas vs. The National from Hobby Hotline 070222

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qxv9r-1267672 The very successful, six times a year, Dallas card shows are an important part of the hobby's card show calendar, but there's only one National, this year in Atlantic City and next year in Chicago.

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July 12, 2022

793 - Out-Takes on International Trading Card Day from Hobby Hotline 070222

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ynda7-1267663 Among other things we talk about the upcoming inaugural International Trading Card Day from Topps/Fanatics. This is one way the hobby can dynamically grow with increased worldwide exposure - thanks Topps and Fanatics!

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July 11, 2022

792 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline Hobby Palooza 062522, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jnwvq-12626aa We were on for almost an hour, here's the last edited portion that I thought was worth sharing - thanks Mike and Ty for contributing again to collaborative hobby content.

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July 8, 2022

791 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline Hobby Palooza 062522

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-e3m65-126269b Bench Clear Media's annual HobbyPalooza involved a special edition of Hobby Hotline, essentially simulcast, and with a lively, expanded roster of co-hosts.

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July 7, 2022

790 - Interview: Kunal Chopra, new Beckett CEO, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-sy989-12626d0 Kunal and I had an extended conversation, with then and now considerations. Looking forward to his imprint on my old company. He is in the process of moving to Dallas, so we will hear more from Kunal later.

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July 6, 2022

789 - Interview: Kunal Chopra, new Beckett CEO

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-99czj-12626be I had the pleasure of hearing Kunal's exciting plans for my old company - truly an exciting time for him to come into this industry with his strong tech leadership background - welcome Kunal!

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July 5, 2022

788 - 1952 Topps Mantles, with Roger Neufeldt, Sports Memories

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-v2i82-125136e Roger is one of the very few who can say he pulled Mantle(s) straight from the pack back in the day. He wishes he still had them, yes multiples, don't we all wish we had held!

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July 4, 2022

787 - Dueling Questions with Ray and Ryan Schulte, Schulte Sports Marketing

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zbghd-1255ba4 I thought I had some interesting "what if" questions for the Schulte's - son Ryan was fearless and Ray was the voice of experience after so many years of deep involvement with major hobby events and organizations

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July 1, 2022

786 - Dueling Questions with Jordan and Bob Hagedorn, For the Hobby

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-q6fft-1255bb5 Jordan and I have been on each other's shows, but I had never met Bob until now - glad I did - father/son dynamics are powerful - it was great to hear their respective questions and answers. Thanks Hagedorn's!

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June 30, 2022

785 - Dueling Questions with Rex, Max, and Owen Gotcher, Moco Sports

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-f49e5-1255b90 Lots of great questions from and for the Gotcher family - mainly about card store retailing and how they run their successful card shop in New Buffalo, MI together.

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June 29, 2022

784 - Dueling Questions with Steve and Jesse Bachman

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-33y25-1251357 After several years of spending significant time at their National booth, I was sure they had some good questions, and they did - thanks!

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June 28, 2022

783 - OG Conversation with Roger Neufeldt, Sports Memories

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-gwmaq-1251348 Roger is an old friend and veteran vintage sports card dealer who has helped many a collector complete their sets - along with some great stories - thanks Roger!

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June 27, 2022

782 - Dueling Questions, with Joe and Josh Davis, Got Baseball Cards

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nqqkf-125131a Around the horn with questions coming in age order - really enjoyed my time with Joe and his son Josh - and will see them in person at the upcoming National!

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June 24, 2022

781 - 2021 SP Authentic Golf

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-esbwh-1259cfe I break down a box of 2021 SP Authentic Golf - literally and figuratively - got the best result in terms of autos that I have ever experienced - thanks Upper Deck!

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