Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Opinions on Prices: Dr. James Beckett, coming out of retirement, stories, serialized, encyclopedic, covering sports cards, based on his six decades of intensive experience. Shorter format podcasts addressing players and issues.

Recent Episodes

March 2, 2026

1504 - Out-Takes on Panini from Hobby Hotline 022126

Dr. Beckett shares outtakes from a Hobby Hotline appearance with Lauren Schafer and John Newman. The main discussion focuses on Panini’s future as Fanatics/Topps will control basketball and football licenses, leaving Panini p...

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Feb. 28, 2026

1503A - 2026 Topps 75th More!

Dr. Beckett responds to criticism he heard on other shows by sharing context from the selection process. He explains the list is tied to the 2026 Topps flagship baseball product and will appear as redemption cards, which infl...

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Feb. 27, 2026

1503 - Pokemon Illustrator from Hobby Hotline 022126

Dr. Beckett discusses the recent world-record $16.5 million sale of the Pokémon Illustrator card sold by Logan Paul and purchased by Paul Scaramucci, noting it is the only PSA 10 although 41 were made. He shares a Hobby Hotli...

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Feb. 25, 2026

1502 - Ramblings 4.0

Dr. Beckett covers recent mail, hobby questions, industry topics, and discusses Upper Deck boxes he recently received: 2025-26 SP Game Used hockey and 2026 Upper Deck Golf (marketed around the 25th anniversary of their inaugu...

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Feb. 23, 2026

1501 - Tributes: Roy Face and Bill Mazeroski

Dr. Beckett tributes two recently deceased Pittsburgh Pirates favorites from his personal botyhood fandom: relief ace Roy (ElRoy) Face and Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski. He reflects on the 1960 Pirates as his fav...

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Feb. 20, 2026

1500 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1476-1499

Dr. Beckett reaps his past 25 episodes, covering mentoring and learning the hobby with Rich Klein, reactions to the parent of PSA acquiring the Beckett brands, end-of-year observations and his intention to keep podcasting, an...

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Recent Blog Posts

Dec. 2, 2020

Blogging?

Wondering how this could work?  Perhaps collectors/listeners could suggest episode ideas or future guests or follow-up questions?  Let me know here or via doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com - thanks!

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