Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights
1,368 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 103 ratingsDr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
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Episodes
829 - Interview: Clemente Lisi, Journalism and Soccer
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBClemente is a Journalism Professor in New York City at King's College and an avid soccer fan and collector - we had even more in common as you listen in to our discussion - thanks Clemente!
828 - Interview: Michael Seguinot, ZiggyNo
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBI typically enjoy interviewing other content creators - Michael has also commented on my content (as well as others) - we had free-wheeling exchange about what's right and wrong about the hobby.
827 - Origin: Mike Phillips, EVP, Upper Deck
August 29, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBMike and I sat down (over Zoom) and discussed his success path in the hobby having worn the many hats that the really good hobby executives have either experienced or have on their leadership teams - thanks Mike.
826 - Upper Deck AHL Hockey
August 26, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 7.47 MBEvery sport has a farm system of sorts. Minor League hockey coexists along with college hockey and junior hockey as a showcase for young hockey talent. UD's hockey coverage via AHL includes this chance to get them while they are young.
825 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 799-823
August 25, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.3 MBRecap and reconsideration of the past 25 episodes over the last five weeks, including before and after the successful National in Atlantic City.
824 - Out-Takes from Personal Rips & Hobby Chat, Herman Bryant and Kin Kinsley
August 24, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBI guested on Herman and Kin's live YouTube evening show for almost an hour but this is a small portion - go check their show out each week.
823 - Dueling Questions, with Herman Bryant, 3B Collectibles
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBHerman and I have been co-hosts on Hobby Hotline together so I gave him advance notice to come up with some good questions for me - thanks Herman!
822 - Dueling Questions, with Brian Pirrip, Part 2
August 22, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBBrian and I got on a roll - turns out we had more than one episode's worth of dueling questions - thanks Brian!
821 - Dueling Questions, with Brian Pirrip, TikTok
August 19, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 8.56 MBEach dueling questions episode is different depending on the backgrounds of those involved - thanks Brian for your great questions.
820 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 080622
August 18, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBBrad Bethune, Rich Klein, and Victor Roman were co-hosts with me on this recent edition of Hobby Hotline - watch the whole show - it is live twice a week for an hour - this is just an excerpt.
819 - Origin: Herman Bryant, 3B Collectibles
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBBraves fan Herman Bryant shared his hobby origin story - his two faves are Dale Murphy and Freddie Freeman. Hope to see you Herman at next year's National in Chicago!
818 - Panini Box Battle/Review
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 9.91 MBFour different products from three different sports - all four hobby boxes around the $200/box price on the secondary market - enjoyed opening them and picking (my) winner - thanks Panini!
817 - Interview: Brian Pirrip, TikTok
August 15, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBBrian and I had a wide-ranging discussion of his hobby background and his entrepreneurial bent - we had some similarities and some differences - but specifically we are both enjoying what we are doing.
816 - Upper Deck Hockey: Premier vs. SP Authentic
August 12, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.95 MBI surprised myself by actually preferring the box with fewer cards even though I loved the design of SP Authentic - I am becoming exclusively a player collector with a large number of players that I follow (in all sports).
815 - Torsten Bauer Questions 2.0
August 11, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBTorsten keeps sending me interesting data analytic questions and comments drawing on other fields of interest - you might learn something!
814 - Eight Listener Questions 6.0
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.89 MBAnother interesting group of eight sports card hobby questions from listeners and viewers - send yours to [email protected] and thanks!
813 - Future National Management, with Rich Klein
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBThe management of the National Sports Collectors Convention going forward will no longer be spearheaded by the Berkus and Broggi families, who have carried the ball so well for the past 15 years - thanks!
812 - Out-Takes from 1989 Upper Deck Box Break, with Geoff Wilson and Rob Veres
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBI explain how this came about and who was the lucky one - lots of fun opening this iconic hobby turning point baseball card box - thanks Geoff and Rob!
811 - Atlantic City National Aftermath, with Rich Klein
August 05, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBI was there but Rich was not able to go at the last minute due to his wife's COVID (now fully recovered) so this was our discussion of how it went from both of our perspectives.
810 - Tribute: Bill Russell, with Rich Klein
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBBill Russell has passed at 88 - dynastic winner who changed his hobby ways late in life and we are all beneficiaries of that - even though his playing career mostly fell in the era without annual basketball card sets.
809 - Out-Takes from Instagram, Part 3, with Rob Veres, Burbank Sportscards
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBWhen I spent the afternoon at Burbank, we kept the cameras and recorders rolling covering a variety of sports card hobby subjects - this segment was derived from a separate non-live Instagram episode, which you should see on Rob's channel.
808 - Out-Takes from Instagram, Part 2, with Rob Veres, Burbank Sportscards
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBWhen I spent the afternoon at Burbank, we kept the cameras and recorders rolling covering a variety of sports card hobby subjects - this segment was derived from a longer Instagram Live, which you should see on Rob's channel.
807 - Out-Takes from Instagram with Rob Veres, Burbank Sportscards
August 01, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBWhen I spent the afternoon at Burbank, we kept the cameras and recorders rolling covering a variety of sports card hobby subjects - this segment was derived from a longer Instagram Live, which you should see on Rob's channel.
806 - Rebuttal to Negativity and Accountability Convo
July 29, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 9.62 MBI got many responses and comments on past episode #761 - lots of strident opinions - appreciate the candor - let's be constructive to improve our sports card hobby
805 - Leadership Failures
July 28, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.33 MBOne of my consultant friends sent me the top ten reasons leaders fail - to be honest I did not get a perfect score - a cautionary note to other leaders in our great sports card hobby.
804 - Burbank Warehouse Tour, on location with Rob Veres
July 27, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBRob saved the tour of the warehouse (a short block away) for last - one of the Seven Wonders of the Collecting World - the numbers are impressive but the organization even moreso - well done Rob!
803 - Burbank Showroom Tour, Part 2, on location with Rob Veres
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBI spent the whole afternoon at Burbank Sportscards, never a dull moment with Rob and all the customers and staff - the place was hopping on a Friday afternoon - I'll be back!
802 - Burbank Showroom Tour, on location with Rob Veres
July 25, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBI visited Burbank Sportscards - I had been meaning to for twenty years - since my last personal visit had been to their previous smaller location - super impressive - a must stop-in if you are Southern California - thanks for the hospitality Rob!
801 - Out-Takes on The National Turning Points from Sports Card Nation, John Newman
July 22, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBI have attended every National Sports Collectors Convention and have fond memories of all, but certainly there have been highlights ... and the National is trending!
800 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 774-798
July 21, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 9.91 MBThe last five weeks of daily episodes summarized - upon further reflection for some of them - always eager to hear which episodes you enjoy the most as it does not always correlate with listener stats - thanks!
799 - Out-Takes on Early Nationals from Sports Card Nation, John Newman
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBJohn interviewed me for his excellent show focusing on the earliest annual National Sports Collectors Conventions beginning in 1980 with the first one - thanks John!
798 - Out-Takes from ”History of the National” with Ezra Levine, Collectable
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBCollectable is piecing together a history of the National Sports Collectors Convention - I enjoyed my conversation with Ezra about the many high points over the years.
797 - Out-Takes from Road to the National, with Ezra Levine, Collectable
July 18, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 7.8 MBEzra interviewed me for Collectable's series, "Road to the National", since I have attended all 42 Nationals - this is an excerpted part, audio only - but you are encouraged to check out the whole series on their website or channel - thanks Ezra.
796 - Eight Listener Questions 5.0
July 15, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBMy fifth round of accumulating eight listener questions related to sports cards - keep them coming - send them to [email protected] and thanks!
795 - National Prep
July 14, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.2 MBI give ten thoughts about the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City and detail my preparation for it - hope to see you there!
794 - Out-Takes on Dallas vs. The National from Hobby Hotline 070222
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 10.5 MBThe very successful, six times a year, Dallas card shows are an important part of the hobby's card show calendar, but there's only one National, this year in Atlantic City and next year in Chicago.
793 - Out-Takes on International Trading Card Day from Hobby Hotline 070222
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.42 MBAmong other things we talk about the upcoming inaugural International Trading Card Day from Topps/Fanatics. This is one way the hobby can dynamically grow with increased worldwide exposure - thanks Topps and Fanatics!
792 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline Hobby Palooza 062522, Part 2
July 11, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBWe were on for almost an hour, here's the last edited portion that I thought was worth sharing - thanks Mike and Ty for contributing again to collaborative hobby content.
791 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline Hobby Palooza 062522
July 08, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBBench Clear Media's annual HobbyPalooza involved a special edition of Hobby Hotline, essentially simulcast, and with a lively, expanded roster of co-hosts.
790 - Interview: Kunal Chopra, new Beckett CEO, Part 2
July 07, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBKunal and I had an extended conversation, with then and now considerations. Looking forward to his imprint on my old company. He is in the process of moving to Dallas, so we will hear more from Kunal later.
789 - Interview: Kunal Chopra, new Beckett CEO
July 06, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBI had the pleasure of hearing Kunal's exciting plans for my old company - truly an exciting time for him to come into this industry with his strong tech leadership background - welcome Kunal!
788 - 1952 Topps Mantles, with Roger Neufeldt, Sports Memories
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBRoger is one of the very few who can say he pulled Mantle(s) straight from the pack back in the day. He wishes he still had them, yes multiples, don't we all wish we had held!
787 - Dueling Questions with Ray and Ryan Schulte, Schulte Sports Marketing
July 04, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBI 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
786 - Dueling Questions with Jordan and Bob Hagedorn, For the Hobby
July 01, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBJordan 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!
785 - Dueling Questions with Rex, Max, and Owen Gotcher, Moco Sports
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBLots 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.
784 - Dueling Questions with Steve and Jesse Bachman
June 29, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAfter several years of spending significant time at their National booth, I was sure they had some good questions, and they did - thanks!
783 - OG Conversation with Roger Neufeldt, Sports Memories
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBRoger 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!
782 - Dueling Questions, with Joe and Josh Davis, Got Baseball Cards
June 27, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBAround 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!
781 - 2021 SP Authentic Golf
June 24, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 9.75 MBI 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!
780 - Father/Son: Jordan and Bob Hagedorn, For the Hobby
June 23, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBJordan "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.