Episodes

Oct. 22, 2025

1448 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 101125

Dr. Beckett, along with co-hots Dan/Vintage Baseball Cards and Orlando/Collectors Dream, on Hobby Hotline, delve into the surging popularity of grading Pokémon cards, the integration of younger collectors into the hobby, and ...

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Oct. 22, 2025

1449 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 101125, Part 2

Dr. Beckett joins co-hosts Dan from Vintage Baseball Cards and Orlando from Collector's Dream for a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the sports card market. They cover topics including industry developments, pr...

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Oct. 20, 2025

1447 - Base Cards (Hobby Dinner Convo)

The final segment of Dr. Beckett's Hobby Dinner Conversation delves into the evolving value of 'junk wax' era sports cards, discussing the rising demand for unopened boxes, the difficulty of replacing, and the ongoing interes...

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Oct. 17, 2025

1446 - Conflicts of Interest (Hobby Dinner Convo)

Join Dr. Beckett and industry experts for an insightful discussion over a private dinner on the changing landscape of perceived conflicts of interest within the sports card hobby. From grading companies like PSA and BGS expan...

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Oct. 15, 2025

1445 - Gold Standard, with Skepi

An enlightening Hobby Dinner Conversation featuring a thought-provoking question from Skepi. The discussion explores the impact of macroeconomic conditions, specifically the retreat from the gold standard, on the perceived an...

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Oct. 13, 2025

1444 - Mailbag 2.0

Dr. Beckett shares his experiences and insights in another mailbag episode. He reveals the contents of recent boxes he received, including a 2024-25 Panini Prism Black Hobby Box and a Turn Four NASCAR box. Dr. Beckett discuss...

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Oct. 8, 2025

1442 - Pique, Peak, or Peek (Hobby Dinner Convo)

Dr. Beckett hosts a hobby dinner featuring prominent figures from the sports card industry including Dave Poole, JJ Arredondo, Leon Luckey, Matt Galvin, Dane Coenen, Skepi, David Porter, Chris Ivy, Keith Hower, Ron Palmer, an...

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Oct. 6, 2025

1441 - Tribute: Nacho Arredondo, with Kit Young

Dr. Beckett honors Nacho Arredondo, known for his decades of dedication to Kit Young and significant contributions recently passed away after a long illness. Dr. Beckett reminisces about their 50-year friendship, and the pers...

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Oct. 3, 2025

1440 - Card Shows of the Future, with Tony Goza, Part 2

Dr. Beckett continues his conversation with Tony Goza, discussing the future of sports card shows. They explore new elements being introduced, including family-friendly experiences, affordable pricing, and innovative concepts...

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Oct. 1, 2025

1439 - Card Shows of the Future, with Tony Goza

Dr. Beckett interviews Tony Goza, a local card shop owner and new promoter from Durant, Oklahoma, discussing fresh ideas for improving future card shows. Tony shares insights from his diverse background, including promoting c...

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Sept. 29, 2025

1438 - Mailbag

Dr. Beckett discusses the joys of receiving and opening mail packages filled with sports cards and collectibles. He shares stories about items received from various sources like card shows, auctions, and trades, including a s...

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Sept. 26, 2025

1437 - Peanuts

Dr. Beckett explores a unique and rare Peanuts-themed autographed baseball card from 1991. He provides insights into its origins, including its creation by Ernie White, and the involvement of Charles M. Schultz in autographin...

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Sept. 24, 2025

1436 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 091325

Dr. Beckett with co-hosts Graig Miller, Mike from Junk Wax Hero, and Adam from Splendid Sports discuss the current state of the sports card market, focusing on the surge in value of key vintage cards like the 1989 Ken Griffey...

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Sept. 22, 2025

1435 - Deconstructing Eye Appeal

Dr. Beckett delves into the significance of 'eye appeal' in the sports card industry. He shares insights on how it has been an essential aspect since the early days of card collecting and how it continues to matter even in th...

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Sept. 19, 2025

1434 - Out-Takes on Basketball Card Hall of Fame, Part 2

Dr. Beckett fills out his ballot for the first annual Basketball Card Hall of Fame, with co-founders Ray Fonio (Ray from Philly) and Tony from TJ's Online, the conversation dives into iconic basketball cards, including those ...

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Sept. 17, 2025

1433 - Out-Takes on Basketball Card Hall of Fame

Join Dr. Beckett, Ray Fonio, and Tony of TJ is Online for an in-depth discussion about the first annual Basketball Card Hall of Fame ballot. This episode explores the process of voting on vintage and modern basketball cards, ...

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Sept. 15, 2025

1432 - Tribute: Bill Krisher

Dr. Beckett reflects on the life and legacy of Bill Krisher, a great college football player and personal friend who recently passed away. He recounts attending Bill's funeral and reminisces about their friendship and Bill's ...

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Sept. 12, 2025

1431 Decades Ago, with Mark Armour and Jason Schwartz, Part 3

The final part of Dr. Beckett's conversation with Mark Armour and Jason Schwartz. They discuss the challenges and nostalgia of completing sets, the value of rookie cards, and the impact of certain collectors on the hobby. Dr....

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Sept. 10, 2025

1430 - Decades Ago, with Mark Armour and Jason Schwartz, Part 2

Dr. Beckett continues his insightful conversation with Mark Armour and Jason Schwartz, exploring the dramatic changes in the sports card hobby from the 1970s to the 1980s. They discuss the transformation of sports card collec...

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Sept. 8, 2025

1429 - Decades Ago, with Mark Armour and Jason Schwartz

Dr. Beckett discusses his early collecting experiences, the culture and trends of card collecting from the 1950s through the 1960s, and key moments that shaped the hobby. Interviewed by Mark Armour and Jason Schwartz from SAB...

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Sept. 5, 2025

1428 - Ramblings with John Keating 6.0

Dr. Beckett and John Keating discuss various aspects of collecting sports cards, from the joy of discovering unique cards in bulk lots to the struggle of selling complete sets. They reflect on their personal collecting philos...

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Sept. 3, 2025

1427 - Ramblings with John Keating 5.0

Dr. Beckett and John Keating delve into the significance and changing perceptions of rookie cards and the grading system in the sports card industry. They explore how the secondary market drives sales, the impact of exclusive...

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Sept. 2, 2025

1426A - Tribute: Lee Roy Jordan

Dr. Beckett pays tribute to Lee Roy Jordan, the legendary Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker, who recently passed away. Dr. Beckett reflects on his personal interaction with Lee Roy, discusses his significant contributions to t...

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