Videos
Oct. 10, 2020
319C - Tribute: Whitey Ford
Crafty Yankee HOF lefty Whitey Ford has passed at the age of 91. What if's about his career.
Oct. 10, 2020
319B - Tribute: Barrie Sullivan
Attorney Barrie Sullivan was an early contributor to the enjoyment and organization of our hobby in the 1970's and 1980's.
Oct. 10, 2020
319A - 2019-20 Upper Deck Stature Hockey Experiment
My experiment tested three ways to collect this new Stature hockey product from Upper Deck.
Oct. 10, 2020
319 - Huggins & Scott Auction Logistics with Bill Huggins and Kris Fraley
Huggins & Scott is famous for their larger lots, which are a throwback to when collections were bought that way.
Oct. 10, 2020
318 - Tribute: Bob Gibson, HOF Pitcher
Bob Gibson's passing was a sad day for serious baseball fans.
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!