Episodes

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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April 14, 2025

1366 - Premier Hockey, with Reagan Jobe

Dr. Beckett welcomes Reagan Jobe to discuss the legacy and evolution of Premier hockey cards. They reminisce about the early 90s when the brand first came out under OPC and its impact on the card collecting community. The con...

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April 11, 2025

1365 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 040525

Join Dr. Beckett, Samuel Evans, and John Newman as they dive deep into various hot topics in the hobby. They discuss the competitive nature of card grading, particularly eBay's integration with PSA, and the complex relational...

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April 9, 2025

1364 - Monetizing, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss strategies for monetizing Rich's weekly email newsletter, which he has developed over the past decade. Despite technical difficulties with the audio, they explore various monetization tactic...

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April 7, 2025

1363 - Variation Discussion, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein delve into the complexities of sports card variations. They discuss the history and philosophy behind cataloging and classifying these variations, highlighting specific examples such as the 1974 Top...

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April 4, 2025

1362 - COMC National Hacks, with Angela Loeffler, Part 2

The final part of Dr. Beckett's conversation with Angela from COMC's marketing team. They discuss COMC's strategies for national shows, including daily specials, robust Wi-Fi setups, shipping logistics, and the meticulous car...

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April 2, 2025

1361 - COMC National Hacks, with Angela Loeffler

Dr. Beckett and COMC's Angela Loeffler discuss the inside scoop on COMC's presence at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention. Learn essential hacks for efficiently submitting and selling your sports cards, includi...

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March 31, 2025

1360 - Out-Takes on Shilling from Jeremy Lee's Sports Cards Live

Dr. Beckett delves into the controversial topic of shill bidding in sports card auctions. The discussion, taken out of his recent appearance on Jeremy Lee's Sports Card Live, explores both offensive and defensive forms of shi...

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March 28, 2025

1359 - Upper Deck Hockey 2025 Spring Products

Dr. Beckett reviews various hockey card boxes from Upper Deck including 2024-25 OPC, 2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2, 2024 Upper Deck Skybox Metal Universe Champions, Clear Cut, Allure, and EX 2000. Dr. Beckett offers his insight...

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March 26, 2025

1358 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 030825

Key topics include Fanatics' distribution mode clarity, PSA's response to tariffs affecting the hobby, and the emerging role of breakers in the market. Dr. Beckett (and other panelists) discuss Whatnot's challenges, debut pat...

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March 24, 2025

1357 - Soccer Sequel, Greg Landsdowne's New Book

Dr. Beckett delves into the history and growth of soccer cards and stickers, focusing on Greg Landsdowne's upcoming 10th anniversary update of his book 'Stuck on You.' Dr. Beckett answers questions about the rise of card grad...

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March 21, 2025

1356 - AI Luka Rant

Dr. Beckett discusses the turmoil surrounding Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks, including reactions from a recent card show. He shares a humorous AI-generated rant from a fictional crazed Mavericks fan and addresses the p...

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March 19, 2025

1355 - Dueling Questions with John Mangini 3.0

Dr. Beckett concludes his dueling questions with John Mangini, delving into the mindset of sports card collecting. They discuss the thrill of the chase, the concept of 'needing' versus 'wanting' cards, and the potential for a...

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March 17, 2025

1354 - Eleven Listener Questions 4.0

Dr. Beckett answers a variety of listener questions. Topics include defunct trading card brands, the influence of local and regional sports stars, expensive box breaks likened to the lottery, Beckett slab marketability, the l...

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March 14, 2025

1353 - Dueling Questions with John Mangini 2.0

Dr. Beckett continues his conversation with John Mangini, diving into a range of topics from favorite vintage card sets to handling diverse collections and the evolution of card grading. They discuss the specifics of 1956 Top...

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March 12, 2025

1352 - 60/40 and Breaking Entry

Dr. Beckett delves into two timely topics of discussion in the sports card industry, focusing on PSA's (newly admitted) tighter grading standards and Fanatics Live's push toward breaking as their preferred entry into collecti...

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March 10, 2025

1351 - Panini Debut Products

Dr. James Beckett reviews three new Panini sports card products: 2024 Panini Prizm LIV Golf, 2024 Panini Prospect Edition Baseball, and 2024 Panini Illusions Football. Dr. Beckett discusses the value and significance of each ...

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March 7, 2025

1350 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1326-1349

Dr. Beckett provides a recap of past episodes 1326 through 1349 of his Sports Card Insights podcast. Reflecting on various themes ranging from listener questions and interviews to specific set reviews and hobby insights, Dr. ...

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March 5, 2025

1349 - Dueling Questions with John Mangini

Dr. Beckett interviews fellow sports card enthusiast John Mancini. They discuss the history and evolution of the rookie card, tracing its rise from the 1970s to becoming a staple in sports card collecting by the 1980s. They a...

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March 3, 2025

1348 - Panini Prizm/Spectra Perspectives

Dr. Beckett reviews 2024-25 Panini Prizm NBA and 2024 Panini Spectra. He also provides insights into the sports card market, touching on the importance of not placing all investment hopes on single players, addressing licensi...

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Feb. 28, 2025

1347 - Out-Takes on Divesting from Golden Age, Mike Moynihan

Dr. Beckett and Mike Moynihan (from his Golden Age video podcast) delve into their personal experiences, sharing insights on the dynamism of modern collecting versus the stability of vintage collections. They discuss the impo...

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