Episodes

Dec. 5, 2025

1467 - 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists

Dr. Beckett dives into the recently announced finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026. This episode not only covers the potential inductees, including players, coaches, and contributors, but also examines th...

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Dec. 3, 2025

1466 - Security, Part 2 (Hobby Dinner Convo)

Join Dr. Beckett and a roundtable of industry experts over dinner discuss the evolution of sports card manufacturing, historical trends, consumer preferences, and the integration of digital innovations like blockchain. Dive d...

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Dec. 1, 2025

1465 - Security (Hobby Dinner Convo)

Dr. Beckett and esteemed guests delve into the evolution, challenges, and security of sports cards. Topics include the importance of security measures like holograms and blockchain technology, the role of grading companies, a...

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Nov. 28, 2025

1464 - Non-Physical Cards (Hobby Dinner Convo)

Dr. Beckett and guests delve into the evolving landscape of sports card collecting. They discuss the potential growth of non-physical sports collectibles, the financial and enjoyment aspects of digital cards, and the implicat...

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Nov. 26, 2025

1463 - New Products

Dr. Beckett unboxes and reviews several new Panini products, including Panini Certified Football, Phoenix Football, and Absolute Football, as well as the new Panini Combat Anthology. Lastly, he shares his experiences as a Dal...

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Nov. 24, 2025

1462 - BB HOF Contemporary Ballot, Part 2 (Hobby Dinner Convo)

Dr. Beckett and an esteemed group of sports card collectors over dinner discuss their opinions about the upcoming BB HOF contemporary ballot. 01:46 Discussion on Hall of Fame Voting 03:51 Steroids and Baseball 11:48 Pete Rose...

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Nov. 21, 2025

1461 - BB HOF Contemporary Ballot (Hobby Dinner Convo)

Dr. Beckett and a group of distinguished hobbyists discuss over dinner the recently announced contemporary BB Hall of Fame ballot including both controversial and sympathetic figures. The conversation delves into the complexi...

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Nov. 19, 2025

1460 - Conversation with Rob Veres, Burbank Sports Cards, Part 2

Dr. James Beckett chats with longtime friend and industry expert Rob Veres about the evolution of sports card collecting. They touch on pivotal changes, like PSA's integration into retail spaces, the significance of AI in str...

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Nov. 17, 2025

1459 - Conversation with Rob Veres, Burbank Sports Cards

Join Dr. Beckett for an insightful conversation with industry icon Rob Veres, discussing everything from the current costs in the hobby to the strategies for ensuring collectors find their treasured cards. They delve into the...

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Nov. 14, 2025

1458 - Out-Takes from Jason, Professor Sportscards, Part 2

Dr. Beckett answers more questions from Jason aka Professor Sportscards on navigating the hobby, including the importance of a well-rounded education, recognizing market manipulation, and understanding the ebb and flow of car...

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Nov. 12, 2025

1457 - More Shill Enforcement

Dr. Beckett delves into the controversial topic of shill bidding in the sports card hobby. He explains the illegal practice, differentiates between defensive and offensive shill bidding, and shares personal insights and anecd...

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Nov. 10, 2025

1456 - Out-Takes from Jason, Professor Sportscards

Dr. Beckett joins Jason on his Professor Sportscards YouTube channel to explore Jason's various pressing issues in the sports card industry. Dr. Beckett shares his experience, tracing back to his early days in the 1970s, and ...

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Nov. 7, 2025

1455 - Defending PSA

Dr. Beckett explores the controversial topic of PSA's upcharges for card grading. Offering a unique perspective as a former competitor with foundational experience in grading, he breaks down why these additional fees might ac...

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Nov. 5, 2025

1454 - Shill Shocked, with Patrick Ryan, Part 2

Dr. Beckett delves into the definition(s!) and complexities of shill bidding with guest Patrick Ryan. They explore the nuances of what shill bidding entails, its impact on the sports card hobby, and discuss personal experienc...

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Nov. 3, 2025

1453 - Shill Shocked, with Patrick Ryan

Dr. Beckett talks with Patrick Ryan, who shares his experience of mistakenly bidding on his own item and they discuss the ethics, legality, and nuances of shill bidding. They explore the differences between defensive and offe...

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Oct. 31, 2025

1452 - Football for Kids, with Darin Ostrom, Sports Card Professor, P…

Dr. Beckett and Darin Ostrom continue their deep dive into the art of designing sports card sets, especially those aimed at kids. They discuss the importance of storytelling through card subsets and the balance between rarity...

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Oct. 29, 2025

1451 - Football for Kids, with Darin Ostrom, Sports Card Professor

Dr. Beckett is joined by Darin Ostrom, aka Sports Card Professor, to delve into the 1990s efforts by companies like Pro Set and Fleer to engage young collectors through educational and community-focused initiatives. They disc...

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Oct. 27, 2025

1450 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1426-1449

Dr. Beckett reflects on diverse topics discussed in his last 25 episodes, ranging from interviews with guests like John Keating and tributes to figures such as Lee Roy Jordan and Nacho Arredondo to explorations of the Basketb...

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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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