Dr. Beckett interviews Josh Luber, discussing Luber’s 136-page book on “BlindBoxification”, covering transparency versus mystery in the hobby, hybrid product concepts, and Panini’s outlook without full licensing. Beckett high...
Dr. Beckett hosts a conversation with Josh Luber about Luber’s long “BlindBoxification” white paper (136 pages) and the broader trend of blind-box style products in sports cards and beyond. Luber discusses the paper as a conv...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss the leaked private Fanatics 2025 National meeting notes and treat it as an example of how sensitive corporate prep materials can surface, whether accidentally, intentionally, or spitefully. ...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss Topps’ “75 Greatest Cards” list finalized over a Zoom call with industry and hobby voices (including Nat Turner, writer Tim Kurkjian, collector Evan Longoria, historian John Thorn, Fanatics ...
Dr. Beckett delves into the intricacies of evaluating cards based on eye appeal versus technical grades, discussing the consistency and challenges faced by expert graders. Dr. Beckett also addresses the ethical considerations...
Dr. Beckett discusses 12 sports card investing 'mistakes' originally outlined by Geoff Wilson on his channel two weeks ago. Dr. Beckett provides his insights, lessening the perceived severity of these 'mistakes.' Key topics i...
Dr. Beckett delves into his 2026 Football Card Hall of Fame ballot, along with co-founders Ray Fonio (Ray from Philly), mBar (Bart's Cards), and Scott (Sconnie Tradition), discussing why he voted (or didn't vote) for particul...
Dr. Beckett joins Ray Fonio (RayfromPhilly), Bart (Bart's Cards), and Scott (Sconnie Tradition) to discuss the 2026 Football Card Hall of Fame ballot, evaluating iconic football cards from various eras. They provide insights ...
Dr. Beckett and guest Logan Ward dive into the unique aspects of liquidity within the NASCAR sports card market. They discuss how the concept of liquidity differs for NASCAR cards compared to other sports, the impact of gradi...
Dr. Beckett and Julien Chiron from France dive into the world of sports card collecting in Europe. Julien discusses his journey, from collecting Panini stickers to interviewing key figures in the industry for his new book abo...
Dr. Beckett shares his thoughts on various personal and hobby-related topics. He discusses sales spikes on eBay and COMC during bad weather, experiences with his father's stamp collection, and muses over the enjoyment of coll...
Dr. Beckett provides valuable insights into the sports card market. He covers various topics including the benefits of buying singles versus packs, the business models of repacks and breaks, and the importance of knowledge in...
Join Dr. Beckett and special guest Logan Ward, co-founder of the Racing Card Hall of Fame, as they discuss the origins and operations, the selection process for inducting racing cards, and the diversity of motorsports represe...
Jeremy Lee responds to Dr. Beckett's recent Friendly Rebuttal episode exploring all seven: monopolies, grading inconsistencies, market manipulation, regional premiums, historical and modern monopolies in the card market, the ...
Dr. Beckett and Jeremy Lee discuss the creation and development of the Jeremy's Hobby Spectrum assessment. They delve into the origins, purpose, and future enhancements of this diagnostic tool designed for sports card collect...
Dr. Beckett (along with his Hobby Hotline co-host Dom and Rich) looks into topics including the recent AI-generated return scam-dal on eBay, the potential of AI in the hobby, and strategic marketing opportunities for sports c...
Dr. Beckett (during the Hobby Hotline show) discusses the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and evaluates the chances of players like Carlos Beltran, Andrew Jones, and Chase Utley. They examine the voting trends, ballot dynamics, ...
Dr. Beckett discusses the potential future of sports card shows with the integration of facial recognition technology. He explores the benefits and challenges of implementing such technology, including faster entry, enhanced ...