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
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-3scfr-1255b83 Jordan "For the Hobby" is actually "For the Bobby" as his dad Bob is dealing with colorectal cancer - thanks Bob for sharing your story and how you have positively impacted your son Jordan and his new card shop.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-mqnfx-1255b75 Last year was Ryan first immersion experience at the National following in his father Ray's footsteps. At 12, Ryan has a bright future under his father's mentorship and experience as a brand advisor for many hobby and sports clients.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ruqvy-1255b64 The Gotcher's are faithful supporters of the hobby and Hobby Hotline - I thought it would be great to hear from them Father's Day week as to their family's sports card shop in New Buffalo, MI.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-29i6g-12512b5 The first booth I shopped at the National for the past several years has been the Bachman's - great selection with fair prices and personable service.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xap2s-12501cf Joe and Josh discuss their father-son hobby dynamic now separated by 2000 miles - but I expect to see them both together at the National this year - here's their story.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-dyghz-12501c4 Another four weeks of daily episodes for your review in case you missed some - your episode ideas please send to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nwgzs-123ac48 Lots of ways to get to Atlantic City - but where to stay is the question - some "what if" creative approaches to lodging and transportation at the National.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jdsj4-123ac3f John Newman (Sports Card Nation) and Corey Donovan (YamWax) were my co-hosts on Saturday morning's Hobby Hotline and this was our first major topic of discussion.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-62dg3-123ac39 Rob Veres suggested Southern California as the epicenter of the sports card hobby but he was shouted down and out-voted by the many Texans in the room.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xkp5r-12282cd Too many slabs are emerging of some high supply and low demand cards and players - how will the market handle this equilibrium with grading fees increasing across the board?
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-e57xf-12282c0 Rich asked me to take a second deeper look at the hesitation I had before starting BGS back in 1999 - yes, I wish we had jumped in faster in hindsight!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-fm4t6-123406c Grant and I had an extended DQ session that spilled over because we both had some good sports card hobby questions - thanks Grant!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-q3c9g-123ac35 Non-physical cards conjured up many meanings - from NFT's to vaults to bank safe deposit boxes to fractionals - most collectors would probably rather just have the card in hand.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nmr4m-123ac29 Mike Moynihan asked each of us what we wanted our sports card hobby legacy to be in terms of our content creation efforts - how we would be remembered.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-7pnjw-123ac1d This question was less controversial than I thought it would be - unfortunately the question submitter was not able to attend.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-k36vp-123ac12 Another dinner question that drew a wide range of responses from the content creators in attendance - thanks Kyle Robertson for securing a meeting room for us.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-h7hfa-123abfd Go to worldsofsport.com for more info on John's inaugural event on Father's Day weekend in Portland - with cards and much more.