Tracy Hackler's favorite football player is discussed - his cards, memorabilia, and peers.
We discuss Jeromy's career over 19 years at Beckett Media, culminating in his current leadership of BGS, BAS, and CBCS (their newest service with comic books).
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David and I discuss the enjoyment of his career over the past twenty years at BGS, including his current role training the new potential graders coming in to help with the huge demand for grading.
Dan Dischley was the Founder, Editor, and Publisher of The Trader Speaks, the leading monthly publication in the hobby beginning in 1968. Dan was also one of the co-founders of SABR )Society of American Baseball Research).
Eric and I discuss podcast sponsorship, especially his sponsors and how they work well together.
Ace Marchant, college professor (Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology) and National sports collectibles dealer, passed away a few years ago. Rich and I discuss our interesting, intellectual interactions (especially about reading books) with Ace over a coupl...
Pepper was one of the first full-time non-family employees for Beckett Publications, coming in summer of 1986, and served well in a multiplicity of leadership roles for more than two decades. We discuss those early days - how he got started and how we h...
2019-20 Upper Deck hockey products are opened and discussed - Artifacts and O-Pee-Chee - contrasted and evaluated. Plus a conundrum: buying a young hockey star's house.
Chris and I discuss the growth and success of Heritage Sports Auctions.
I have an unscripted and unedited conversation with my outstanding 94-year-old mom on her birthday.
I discuss the many wise ways my wonderful wife Diane has contributed to this podcast, especially in its formation, structure, and delivery.
A discussion with Tracy Hackler about Panini's sports card products and philosophies.
We recap and comment on our episodes 039-058 incorporating listener feedback and my second thoughts over the past four weeks.
A look at Albert Pujols career and cards.
Free-lance writer Brian Flinn and I discuss the other excellent sports card podcasts being produced - as podcasting in general continues to increase and expand in exposure and popularity.
A discussion with Chris Ivy, how he got started in this industry, and how he spearheaded the move of coin auction giant, Heritage, into sports cards and collectibles in a big way.
Tracy Hackler sits down and discusses his hobby history including two stints at Beckett Publications, now the digital face of Panini America Sports.
Tracy Hackler (of Panini - PaniniAmerica.net) was kind enough to bring over some boxes of Panini football products recently released. Opening and describing the cards and the experience included what I liked about each box.
Patty Young, the effervescent co-host of the Kit (and Patty) Young Hawaii Trade Show as well as the exclusive Maui extension, took those events to new heights through her relational skills and sensitivity.
1990-91 Hoops Basketball was the second-year product from the NBA's official card producer.
I enjoy interviewing my dad on his 94th birthday about his card collecting and business management background - some of the blessings I received from my dad!
Hoops was the official card of the NBA; this is a review of this first set from Hoops, including the anticipated debut of David Robinson.