Videos

May 10, 2023

962 - Dick Perez and Marq Evans, The Diamond King Documentary

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-md9re-1401a55 Dick and Marq came on for a discussion of their upcoming (next year) feature-length documentary film. Having already just listened to them on several of my favorite podcasts, I asked them some questions I had not heard addressed.

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May 8, 2023

961 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 4.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-t7pcx-14003bf More ramblings with Rich - we were responding to some interesting listener questions - thanks Rich and thanks listeners.

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May 5, 2023

960 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 3.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2v9bh-13fa0e8 Another 15 minutes of ramblings about our great hobby - thanks Rich and thanks listeners - send your suggestions to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

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May 3, 2023

959 - Personalization

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qq3jw-13fa0e1 Various aspects of personalization in our sports card and collecting hobby are discussed, including several you might not be expecting - thanks for your episode suggestions.

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May 1, 2023

958 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 2.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vi2kn-13f6972 Rich and I enjoyed the first ramblings so much we re-upped for another spontaneous session - we both rambled!

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April 28, 2023

957 - Interview: Danny Black, Hobby News Daily

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-768qt-13eec3e Danny Black has launched Hobby News Daily along with a distinguished group of contributing writers - at this point it is free, so definitely check it out and sign up - thanks Danny!

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April 26, 2023

956 - Ramblings with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-c8pnc-13ecf81 Rich and I had accumulated a few different hobby topics for each other to chew on and this episode resulted - if you like it, we will do it again. Thanks!

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April 23, 2023

955 - Upper Deck Hockey Box Battle Insights

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-i8phw-13ecf77 I did a fantasy tournament of four different Upper Deck hockey boxes evaluating each by non-standard criteria as befits an audio podcast - thanks Upper Deck!

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April 21, 2023

954 - Five Listeners Questions 6.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-d945b-13e7426 Five more listener questions and comments some from late last year as I got behind in responding, but please keep your questions coming, send them to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks again.

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April 19, 2023

953 - Five Listener Questions 5.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-yabct-13e741c You would not think a funeral is a place where sports card hobby questions come up but there are exceptions ... and exceptional people.

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April 17, 2023

952 - 1966 Topps Baseball

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-fjpvn-13cd163 Rich and I followed up our discussion of the previous two years with this much tougher offering from Topps, challenging primarily due to the difficulty of the high numbers in this set.

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April 14, 2023

951 - Tribute: Chandy Greenholt, Season Ticket, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-utvk8-13df686 Longtime respected National dealer from North Carolina, Chandy Greenholt has passed away - he will be greatly missed by Rich, myself, and so many others - he was our friend.

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April 12, 2023

950 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 924-948

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2rx8i-13dabe7 Getting closer to 1,000 episodes! This has been fun. If you have episode suggestions, send to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!

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April 10, 2023

949 - Cards I Should Have By Now

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-w5q8w-13dab66 This episode is inspired by John Keating's new podcast of that same name - I have my own list of cards (not just baseball) I should have gotten by now and I share my lament with you.

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April 7, 2023

948 - 1964 and 1965 Topps Baseball, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-bawiy-13cd158 Rich and I compare and contrast these two unremarkable mid-decade Topps baseball products. Nevertheless we find interesting aspects to share about each of these sets.

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April 5, 2023

947 - Near Death Experiences

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-fhgk2-13cb2f3 Near Death Experiences discussed in terms of how you "hobby" when death is nearer, but perhaps not imminent. Every year I am simplifying, and you should too if you are close to my age.

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April 3, 2023

946 - Out-Takes from That Seventies Card Show, with John Keating, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-7yzyf-13c21f2 The final portion of our longer conversation about the hobby with his particular emphasis on the Seventies - thanks John for an enjoyable ride through that decade, my favorite decade for collecting!

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March 31, 2023

945 - Reductio Ad Absurdum

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-pj5uj-13cb2de On the day before April Fools, we take a look at some extreme and/or absurd examples of hobby aspects that could be stretched beyond recognition. Have fun with this greatest hobby!

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March 30, 2023

944A - Out-Takes on MINT Collective from Hobby Hotline 032823

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-avhuu-13cd14c John Newman, Chris Harris, and Jeremy Lee joined in for this segment discussing the upcoming (today!) and expanded MINT Collective in Las Vegas. Hope it's a great event!

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March 29, 2023

944 - Next Big Thing?

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-dkx8a-13cb2ce Collectors frequently ask me what will be the next big thing. Just within the world of sports there are so many types of collectibles that have yet to blow up.

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March 27, 2023

943 - Out-Takes from That Seventies Card Show, with John Keating

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zg3ah-13c21e4 John Keating has completed his 80-episode run of That Seventies Card Show - I was honored to be his guest on his episode 79 and here are some highlights excerpted - thanks John!

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March 24, 2023

942 - Out-Takes on NIL and Etiquette from Hobby Hotline 031823

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qcdfp-13c21c2 Danny Black and Adam Palmer joined me last Saturday for the hour-long Hobby Hotline live call-in show. Check out that show directly, as this only about ten minutes out of the hour.

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March 22, 2023

941 - What If: No Flippers?

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-hkqsp-13c21a8 Flippers come in many flavors and persuasions. Misconceptions abound - we take time to address this interesting hobby phenomenon, which would not happen unless the hobby was dynamic!

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March 20, 2023

940 - Dueling Questions: Tim Trout, Panini Director of Product Development

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-g7q3b-13b4cf8 Tim and I had some industry-related questions for each other based on the many different things we have each done in this great hobby.

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