Panini's recent basketball, football, and racing products are reviewed and compared - my choice surprised even myself.
Dustin interviewed me for his excellent YouTube show (highly recommended) and these are a few excerpts involving some fresh questions he asked.
We hear Chris Harris' sports, especially baseball, card hobby origin story and why Stale Gum is meaningful to him.
Shaq collector Torsten Bauer, a theoretical nuclear physicist from Germany now works in risk management.
Billy Celio hypothetically breaks down some Upper Deck hockey products including his favorites along with some inside info.
David Porter and I trade questions back and forth about the hobby we both love.
A brief synopsis of each of the last four weeks of episodes in case you missed some. Let me know your listening preferences at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com
A fresh analysis of the emphases in the Huggins & Scott latest auction catalog including what is or is not appealing to me and Rich ... and why.
Much of this is Patrick interviewing me about personal hobby historical situations.
Exactly three years ago I gave a speech at the Beckett Industry Summit held here in Dallas that year on the "then and now" importance of the city and location of Dallas to the sports card hobby. Times have changed but much of what was said still holds.
Louise Bird was a key contributor to the success of Beckett Publications based on her attitude and experience - Bob and I fondly remember her contributions.
Joe and I discuss his broad hobby origin story as well as his recent arrival at Heritage Auctions and the impact on adjacent categories of collectibles.
Last week left many in Texas without electrical power for extended periods of time - how did I and other collectors cope?
Last week's record low temperatures in Texas was disruptive to all aspects of life including sports card collecting.
An accumulation of six sports card hobby and personal questions asked by listeners recently, each briefly addressed. Direct your questions to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks.
Hobby Hotline is a fast-moving live call-in show on Saturday mornings - this is a brief excerpt from the show two weeks ago. If you enjoy this snippet, check out the whole show, past or future.
Patrick's hobby origin story beginning at age six and resulting in Radicards now.
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt passed away exactly twenty years ago today. Val Marz, host of the NASCARD Radio podcast helps me remember this racing icon.
Torsten and I talk about the skills acquired in sports cards collecting that serve one well in their career and non-hobby life.
Billy talks about his sports card hobby origin story including how he got his job at Upper Deck.
David has some great stories to tell about his decades in the hobby including his worst deal ever from 30 years ago. His goal was to get ALL the cards.
Five of Upper Deck's hockey products from this year are evaluated: Chronology, Synergy, Team Canada Juniors, O-Pee-Chee, and Upper Deck Hobby series one.
Brody turns the tables on his show - he gets to ask me the questions - at 12 and a half years old he holds his own! Here's seven minutes of fun with Brody! Check out his whole show(s) on YouTube!
Bob Richardson led our company's subscription effort for many years and we discuss the importance of monthly subscribers in print publications, especially since we were not so ad-driven.