Videos

Nov. 24, 2023

1147 - Thankful for my brother, Chris Beckett

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-tb7yr-15078bd My younger brother Chris is celebrating a milestone birthday tomorrow and I am reminded how blessed I have been to have him as my brother all these years. Plus I think I have finally solved the mystery of his missing 1967 Topps cards.

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Nov. 22, 2023

1146 - Hobby Dinner Convo Feedback

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-62g5e-1505d8c Got a number of questions and comments about last week's episodes on the recent hobby dinner convo - from doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and through YouTube - thanks!

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Nov. 20, 2023

1145 - Card Wall Video Comments

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-89nzk-1501fa6 I posted ten short six-minute videos to YouTube last week and got some good feedback that I wanted to share with all my listeners as well as viewers - thanks for your comments!

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Nov. 17, 2023

1144 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323, Part 3

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-h69gp-14f60b3 Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mike Moynihan, Victor Roman, Dave Sliepka, Bill Sliheet, Kristina Thorson, and Shane Zaiger.

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Nov. 15, 2023

1143 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-m5i2s-14f60b0 Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mike Moynihan, Victor Roman, Dave Sliepka, Bill Sliheet, Kristina Thorson, and Shane Zaiger.

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Nov. 13, 2023

1142 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-3cifk-14f60ab Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mike Moynihan, Victor Roman, Dave Sliepka, Bill Sliheet, Kristina Thorson, and Shane Zaiger.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1029 - Video: Card Wall: Ford to Fritsch

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1028 - Video: Card Wall: Finley to Folsom

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1027 - Video: Card Wall: Esposito to Fingers

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1026 - Video: Card Wall: Durocher to Esiason

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1025 - Video: Card Wall: Dorsett to Dunn

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1024 - Video: Card Wall: Dilfer to Donovan

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1023 - Video: Card Wall: Day to Dierdorf

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1022 - Video: Card Wall: Daniels to Dawson

Another eight places to be filled in my panels for placements on my wall. Cards can be easily added or taken off depending on many factors, some of which I discuss. Thanks!

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Nov. 11, 2023

1021 - Video: Card Wall: Cowher to Dallas

Another panel of eight great cards on my Wall of Fame (for now) as I am expecting another shipment back from BGS which will add, delete, and/or change.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1020 - Video: Card Wall: Connolly to Cousy

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 10, 2023

1141 - UD Hockey: SpX v Ultimare v Premier

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-gy4q3-14f50c8 We take a look at three different one-pack-per-box products from Upper Deck hockey and question exactly what is a hit these days. Thanks Upper Deck!

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Nov. 8, 2023

1140 - Five Listener Questions 9.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-e2a5k-14e0bd6 The ninth edition of this question series - topics are food, YouTube, 10X/1.1X/1.25X?, Keltay, and vintage non-sports - very eclectic and hopefully a bit for each listener. Thanks!

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Nov. 6, 2023

1139 - Tribute: Bobby Knight, HOF Coach

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-43tbi-14ead6f Enigmatic Bob Knight has passed at the age of 83. You could not be neutral about him - he had his detractors - but his basketball success was undeniable - what can we learn here?

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Nov. 3, 2023

1138 - Texas Rangers Win!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ip3wr-14ead65 First World Series Championship ever for the Rangers - so how might this effect their card values going forward - is this a dynasty? - and what about those Diamondbacks!

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Nov. 1, 2023

1137 - Out-Takes on The National and Pre-Rookies from Hobby Hotline 101323

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-r3pd3-14e0bc6 Why has the National not historically released attendance figures especially now as the event (and the sports card hobby) is really on a roll? Could there be a time in the future that Pre-Rookie Cards surpass major league RC's?

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Oct. 30, 2023

1136 - Out-Takes on Costco and QC from Hobby Hotline 101323

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-za56p-14e0bb8 I co-hosted Hobby Hotline two weeks ago with Danny Black and Logan Ward and we discussed a variety of topics with our listeners and commenters. Check out the whole episode in case you missed it live.

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Oct. 27, 2023

1135 - Going Cashless, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-aa847-14d8de0 Society is rapidly moving away from cash in terms of paying for stuff, including sports cards, which would really crimp my style as I prefer cash for buying. But there are "good" reasons for sellers to prefer cash as well.

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Oct. 25, 2023

1134 - My First Show, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-dwh8d-14d8ddd My first card show that I co-promoted with old friend Gervise Ford may have also been the first show I even attended - Rich had apparently always been wanting to ask me about that. Thanks Rich.

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