Videos
Oct. 7, 2020
317 - Great Moms with Claire Amano, former President of Beckett Publications
My sister Claire and I discuss the hobby heritage of our mother who turns 95 today!
Oct. 7, 2020
316 - Heart Attack Reminiscences with Claire and Jeff Amano, former Presidents of Beckett
Their perspective as company leaders on 10/6/96.
Oct. 7, 2020
315 - US Election Concerns
The 12 most pressing issues of the election and how they might affect the hobby.
Oct. 7, 2020
314 - A Professional Money Manager on the "Hobby"
Ryan Krueger discusses how his early card collecting informed his current profession.
Oct. 7, 2020
313 - Origin: Derek Grady, Heritage Auctions VP
Derek has had a long and illustrious career in the sports collectibles hobby.
Sept. 30, 2020
312 - Dueling Questions with Steve Grad, Pawn Stars and Beckett Authenticated
Steve and I trade questions about our experiences in the hobby/industry.
Sept. 30, 2020
311 - Hobby? Dealer? Mike Chark's Definitions
Mike gives his candid take on the evolving meaning of familiar terms.
Sept. 30, 2020
310 - Best First Basemen NOT in the Hall of Fame with Rich Klein
Rich and I take a close look at potential future baseball hall of famers and their cards.
Sept. 26, 2020
309B- Out-Takes Hobby Hotline on the "Junk Gem Era"
Kevin Jones asked the question on Hobby Hotline last Saturday that I thought was worth passing on to you - recommend listening regularly to my friends at Hobby Hotline podcast.
Sept. 26, 2020
309A - Out-Takes Hobby Hotline on Future Shows and Retail Distribution
Excerpted from last week's Hobby Hotline live podcast - listen to the whole show!
Sept. 25, 2020
309 - Then And Now: Pacific Trading Cards with Rich Klein
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8ymi7-e7cc97 Rich and I discuss the baseball card products of one of the most innovative card companies and the people involved including some history-repeated stories.
Sept. 24, 2020
308 - Dueling Questions 3.0 with Rich Klein
Rich and I go round three on our alternating questions about the hobby and other things.
Sept. 24, 2020
307 - Origin: Pete Calderon, Heritage Auctions
Pete shares his hobby origin story including the past twelve years at Heritage.
Sept. 24, 2020
306 - Origin: Ryan Krueger
Ryan shares his origin story and how he wants to pass it on in his family.
Sept. 21, 2020
305 - Origin: Steve Grad, Beckett Authentication and Pawn Stars
Steve shares his origin story with us.
Sept. 21, 2020
304B - 1953 Topps Baseball
Collectable launched with the offering of a fractionalized 1953 Topps Mickey Mantle in PSA 10 ... they've valued at $2.5M!
Sept. 21, 2020
304A - The Greatest Generation
My father and father-in-law are both members of the greatest generation. Current heroes should emulate their work ethic for enduring success and legacy.
Sept. 18, 2020
304 - Dueling Questions with Ken Capell
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-shhcb-e9a991 Ken and I trade questions about our hobby aspirations among other topics.
Sept. 17, 2020
303 - Then And Now: Effect of the Internet with Tanner Jones
Tanner and I discuss the rise of the Internet and its effect on our hobby.
Sept. 16, 2020
302 - 1985 Donruss-Leaf Baseball with Rich Klein
Rich and I discuss this interesting non-parallel popular Canadian set.
Sept. 15, 2020
301 - Topps eCommerce with Jeff Heckman
Jeff shares Topps eCommerce plans going forward.
