Episodes

June 9, 2025

1390 - Father/Son: Mike/Andrew Aronstein

Dr. Beckett is joined by Andrew and Mike Aronstein. Andrew, operations manager at Love of the Game Auctions, and his father, legendary hobbyist Mike Aronstein, share their insights and stories from the world of sports card co...

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June 6, 2025

1389 - Upper Deck May Hockey Products

Dr. Beckett reviews the latest releases from Upper Deck in May, breaking down eight products ranging from affordable to premium. He discusses the value and accessibility of these products, including the effort by Upper Deck t...

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June 4, 2025

1388 - Thoughts on Hobby News Daily

Dr. Beckett delves into the recent hiatus and return of Hobby News Daily. He discusses the challenges and importance of consistent content creation, especially in the sports card industry. Dr. Beckett reflects on his own expe...

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June 2, 2025

1387 - Panini's Platform

Dr. Beckett discusses Panini's platform and their recent card releases. He provides a unique perspective on both modern and vintage sports cards, focusing on specific Panini products such as Totally Certified Football and Bas...

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May 30, 2025

1386 - Out-Takes on Pete Rose from Hobby Hotline 051725

Out-takes from Dr. Beckett's recent Hobby Hotline appearance joined by co-hosts Orlando (Collectors Dream) and Logan Ward, focusing on gambling in sports and the complex case of Pete Rose's reinstatement. They also touch on t...

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May 28, 2025

1385 - Out-Takes from Road to the National, Jeremy Lee, Part 2

Dr. Beckett discusses his experiences, objectives, and strategies for the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention. He talks about the importance of learning, and the community aspects of the hobby. 00:57 Reflecting o...

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May 26, 2025

1384 - Out-Takes from Road to the National, Jeremy Lee

Dr. Beckett shares excerpts from an engaging interview with Jeremy Lee for the Road to the National series. They discuss the importance of attracting new collectors to the National Sports Collectors Convention, the event's gr...

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May 23, 2025

1383 - 1956 Topps Baseball, with Matt Galvin and Rich Klein, Part 2

Dr. James Beckett, along with guests Matt Galvin and Rich Klein, delve deep into the nuances of white backs and gray backs in the first two series. The conversation extends to print management and design choices of the time, ...

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May 21, 2025

1382 - First-Time Show Dealer Advice, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein trade insights and advice on becoming a sports card show dealer for the first time. The discussion covers the challenges new dealers face, the importance of pricing cards, and the different experien...

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May 19, 2025

1381 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 11.0

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein delve into a wide-ranging discussion on type card collecting, early Beckett publications, and the intricacies of sports card cataloging. They recount stories from their careers, including the challe...

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May 16, 2025

1380 - Pete Rose and Gambling?

Dr. Beckett delves into the complex relationship between gambling and baseball, focusing on the controversial figure of Pete Rose. Dr. Beckett reflects on the broader societal shift toward 'democratic' morality and examines t...

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May 14, 2025

1379 - 1956 Topps Baseball, with Matt Galvin and Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett, Matt Galvin, and Rich Klein discuss their admiration for the 1956 Topps baseball card set. Dr. Beckett recounts his personal connection to the set and the aesthetic and historical elements that make it unique. Th...

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May 12, 2025

1378 - Dividing Purchased Collections, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein share their experience of mediating the division of a large sports card collection. They recount their visit to the owner's house, discovering an unexpected 500,000 cards, and detailing the process ...

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May 9, 2025

1377 - Panini Consistency: Baseball, Basketball, and Football

Dr. Beckett reviews various sports card products from Panini, including 2024 Donruss Optic Football, 2024-25 Panini Prism Basketball, and 2024 Panini Select Baseball. He also discusses the 2025 USA Baseball high-end pack, ref...

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May 7, 2025

1376 - Eleven Listener Questions 5.0

Dr. Beckett answers a range of listener questions on various topics. He begins by paying tribute to Mark Dehem, who very recently passed away, reflecting on his contributions and character. The discussion then shifts to Warre...

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May 5, 2025

1375 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1351-1374

Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1351 through 1374. Covered topics include an array of industry insights such as Panini's debut products, PSA's tighter grading standards, the ongoing debate about breaking in the hobby, a discussio...

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May 2, 2025

1374 - Pre-Tribute to Mark Dehem, with Jim Dehem, Part 2

Dr. Beckett and guest Jim Dehem conclude their pre-tribute to Mark (Jim's younger brother). They reminisce about the good old days, emphasizing the importance of support from family, friends, and the sports card community. Th...

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April 30, 2025

1373 - Pre-Tribute to Mark Dehem, with Jim Dehem

Dr. Beckett and Jim Dehem acknowledge Jim's brother Mark, recently diagnosed with liver and pancreatic cancer, discussing Mark's significant contributions to the sports card community, his connections with notable Detroit Tig...

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April 28, 2025

1372 - Dueling Questions with GaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk, Part 2

Dr. Beckett concludes his engaging conversation with entrepreneur and marketer Gary Vaynerchuk. They delve into their shared admiration for customer-centric approaches and discuss the importance of product quality in marketin...

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April 25, 2025

1371 - Dueling Questions with GaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk joins Dr. Beckett for a spirited discussion on the evolution of the Beckett Price Guide, the dynamics of the sports card market, and the journey of entrepreneurship. They delve into the nostalgic days of waiti...

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April 23, 2025

1370 - Old LCS, New Owner, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett discusses his recent adventure at a card shop that underwent new ownership. Joined by Rich Klein, Dr. Beckett explores the interesting assortment of dollar box cards and shares his findings, including vintage and ...

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April 21, 2025

1369 - 2025 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot

Dr. Beckett discusses the 2025 Baseball Card Hall of Fame ballot, sponsored by Ray from Philly. sharing his thoughts on the 40 candidate cards, offers his voting criteria, and comments on the treatment of vintage vs. modern c...

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April 18, 2025

1368 - Fridays

Dr. Beckett delves into the significance of Fridays, beginning with the religious importance of Good Friday for Christians and extending to other notable Fridays in history and the sports card hobby. The episode also touches ...

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April 16, 2025

1367 - Reagan Jobe Questions

Dr. Beckett discusses the rise of cards with Regan Jobe and answers some of Reagan's hobby questions. Starting with a unique Nolan Gorman super factor, Reagan delves into the origins of his custom card venture. The conversati...

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