Videos

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-77nxw-13bba85 Hear my opinions, perspectives, valuations, and interpretations about the perceptions in the marketplace of the sometimes-misunderstood grade of BGS 9.5, which is Gem Mint, but not Perfect, or even Pristine.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-kf35j-13b4d04 I try to give a different perspective using recent and past history, taking a closer look at why this excellent hockey high-end card product is curiously back-dated.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-yq9rv-13b4cee Tim and I sit down for a chat about the hobby and his origin story as a baseball player (still), coach, and collector - truly a lifetime hobby - thanks Tim!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-89pqm-137d0c9 Rich and I were joined by Matt Galvin as well as Angela and Stephan Loeffler for a Saturday afternoon of sorting baseball cards and discussing cards, specifically how to collect within your means.