Episodes

July 23, 2025

1409 - SABR53 Baseball Card Collectors AMA

Dr. Beckett answers questions on the evolving sports card market, the impacts of AI on the industry, and nostalgic memories from his early collecting days. Hear from passionate collectors and learn about vintage cards, gradin...

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July 21, 2025

1408 - Out-Takes on Rookie Cards from Victor Roman, Part 2

Dr. Beckett's and Victor Roman Sr. delve into the history and evolution of rookie card guidelines in the sports card hobby. Despite initial resistance, the need to clarify rookie card definitions became evident. They discuss ...

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July 18, 2025

1407 - Out-Takes on Rookie Cards from Victor Roman

Dr. Beckett and Victor Roman Sr. dive deep into the history and controversies surrounding rookie cards in the sports card collecting hobby. Dr. Beckett shares his personal insights and experiences from over the years, explori...

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July 16, 2025

1406 - SABR 53 Q&A, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein dive into the intersections of baseball cards, baseball history, and sabermetrics. The episode covers valuable topics such as the evolution of card photography, the rarity and value of checklist car...

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July 14, 2025

1405 - SABR 53 Presentation, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett shares his remarks from the recent SABR Annual Convention #53. Along with Rich Klein and moderated by Paul Rogers, they delve into the evolution of sports card collecting, the transition from hobby to business, an...

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July 11, 2025

1404 - Dueling Questions with Iowa Dave (Schwartz), Part 2

Dr. Beckett teams up with Iowa Dave (Dave Schwartz) for a continuation of their Dueling Questions. They discuss a range of topics including ethical dilemmas in sports card dealing, the role of nostalgia in the hobby, and the ...

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July 9, 2025

1403 - Dueling Questions with Iowa Dave (Schwartz), The Shallow End

Guest Dave Schwartz (Iowa Dave) delves into Dr. Beckett's journey from a statistics PhD student to a prominent figure in the sports card industry. They explore how Dr. Beckett's background in statistics helped him understand ...

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July 7, 2025

1402 - Sports Card Cruise?

Dr. Beckett brainstorms an innovative concept for a sports card-themed cruise. He describes a comprehensive plan for a cruise departing from Miami, priced at $3,000 per cabin, which includes food, lodging, table fees, and exc...

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July 4, 2025

1400 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1376-1399

Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1376 to 1399 of his podcast, including listener questions, Panini's consistency across sports, dividing collections with Rich Klein, Pete Rose's gambling, hobby news, and much more. Dr. Beckett ref...

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July 2, 2025

1401 - Tribute: Dave Parker

Dr. Beckett reflects on the life of recently passed baseball icon Dave Parker, with personal anecdotes, Parker's illustrious achievements, and his struggles with Parkinson's Disease. He discusses Parker’s journey from his ear...

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June 30, 2025

1399 - Collector as CEO

Dr. Beckett discusses the concept of being CEO of your card collection, inspired by Mike Steveline's take on Brett McGrath's Stacking Slabs podcast. He examines what it means to take on the 'CEO' role, the responsibilities it...

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June 27, 2025

1398 - Cars and Cards

Dr. Beckett dives into the intriguing parallels between car collecting and card collecting, discussing themes like the value of preservation, market demand, and the joy of ownership. He reflects on lessons learned from both c...

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June 25, 2025

1397 - Out-Takes on Fanatics Fest from Hobby Hotline 062125

On last Saturday's Hobby Hotline, Dr. Beckett, John Newman, and Orlando Collector's Dream discuss news in the sports card industry. Topics include recent changes at SGC affecting bulk submitters, insights into Fanatics Fest, ...

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June 23, 2025

1396 - Ramblings with Rich Klein and Andrew and Mike Aronstein

Dr. Beckett is joined by Mike and Andrew Aronstein, and Rich Klein. They delve into their rich histories in the sports card hobby, sharing stories about operating multiple card stores, dealing with TCMA items, and handling vi...

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June 20, 2025

1395 - Panini June Products

Dr. Beckett reviews three current Panini sports card releases, including baseball, football, and basketball products. He discusses pricing, licensing issues, and the enjoyment factor of opening packs. Highlights include an ex...

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June 18, 2025

1394 - Eleven Listener Questions 6.0

Dr. Beckett addresses listener questions from various platforms. Topics include potential mergers like GameStop acquiring Collectors and PSA, the future landscape of grading companies, the logistics of dividing collections, a...

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June 16, 2025

1393 - Father's Day Questions about my Dad from Victor Roman Sr.

Excerpts of Dr. Beckett's interview by Victor Roman Sr. on Victor's YT channel, reflecting on the life and influence of Dr. Beckett's late father. Dr. Beckett shares stories about his dad's early life, his love for baseball a...

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June 13, 2025

1392 - Father/Son: Mike/Andrew Aronstein, Part 2

The second part of Dr. Beckett's conversation with Mike and Andrew Aronstein. They share nostalgic stories of collecting 1951 Bowman cards, the evolution of their collections, and their unique approach to sports memorabilia. ...

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June 11, 2025

1391 - Father/Son: Mike Johnston

Dr. Beckett and Mike Johnston share heartfelt stories about their late fathers and their mutual love for vintage baseball cards. Both Dr. Beckett and Mike discuss how their fathers' collections of Goudey, Play Ball, and Diamo...

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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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