Episodes

Jan. 15, 2025

1328 - Ramblings with John Keating 2.0

Dr. Beckett and his guest and friend John Keating explore the marketing strategies of Fanatics, the implications of tying Fanatics Fest to major events like the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star game, and the impact of nostalgia ve...

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Jan. 13, 2025

1327 - Ramblings with John Keating

Dr. Beckett and his friend John Keating address the ever-evolving landscape of sports card collecting, highlighting personal experiences and delineating the fine line between learning and reliving undesirable experiences, inc...

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Jan. 10, 2025

1326 - Out-Takes Reviewing 2024 from Hobby Hotline 010425

Dr. Beckett provides insights on the evolution of Comic Con and its association with San Diego, comparing it to new ventures in the sports memorabilia world. Discussing the record-breaking sale of Babe Ruth's jersey, the impa...

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Jan. 8, 2025

1325 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1301-1324

Dr. Beckett encapsulates his past 25 episodes, including the transition of Beckett Media's ownership, addressing questions from listeners, skipped episodes, Rich Klein’s experiences, and much more. He also touches on personal...

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Jan. 6, 2025

1324 - Ten Mike Steveline Questions

Dr. Beckett addresses Mike Steveline's questions about his experiences and preferences in sports card collecting. Topics include desirable cards he has yet to own, notable pack openings, significant finds in dollar boxes, and...

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Jan. 3, 2025

1323 - Blaster/Hanger Experiment

Dr. Beckett shares his experience winning three sport-specific lots of hangers, blasters, and value packs from Huggins & Scott Auctions, now a part of REA. He discusses his bidding strategy, the anticipation and excitement of...

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Jan. 1, 2025

1322 - Collectivus

Dr. Beckett speaks to his former company's reorganization, refinancing, and rebranding process, culminating in a new name, Collectivus Holdings, and implications for the future, including potential strategic benefits of these...

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Dec. 30, 2024

1321 - Godfather of Sports Card Protection

Dr. Beckett delves into the history and development of sports card protection, discussing various card protection methods, from shoeboxes to penny sleeves, plastic sheets, top loaders, and card savers. He also pays homage to ...

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Dec. 27, 2024

1320 - Scaling Hobby Businesses, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein delve into the unique aspects of the sports card industry, profit centers, and the challenges of balancing overhead and sales-oriented divisions. The conversation highlights the importance of unders...

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Dec. 25, 2024

1319 - Card Show Evolution, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss the burgeoning sports card show scene in Dallas, highlighting the competitive landscape with various small and large events. They explore how fanatics could potentially influence the market,...

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Dec. 23, 2024

1318 - Tribute: Rickey Henderson

Dr. Beckett shares personal reflections on Henderson's remarkable career and his impact on the sports card hobby. The discussion covers Henderson's achievements, including his unbreakable stolen base record and his significan...

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Dec. 20, 2024

1317 - Dollar Box Results, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein share their different 'unique' approaches and success stories, comparing outcomes from different shows. They delve into assessing card values, the enjoyment of collecting, and the economics of buyin...

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Dec. 18, 2024

1316 - 2024 Panini Prizm Football Perspectives

Dr. Beckett celebrates the release of the 2024 Panini Prism football hobby box. He discusses the contents and value of the box, its detailed labeling, and the impact of CT scanning on card collecting. He also provides insight...

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Dec. 16, 2024

1315 - Tribute: Rocky Colavito, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein pay tribute to recently deceased baseball legend Rocky Colavito. They discuss his career highlights, impact on the Cleveland Indians, and his card collecting legacy. They delve into the 'curse of Cl...

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Dec. 13, 2024

1314 - Jordan Star Follow-Up

Dr. Beckett addresses listener questions and comments on the implications of international licensing, issues surrounding the Star Company and their unique license, the intricacies of rookie cards versus extended rookie cards ...

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Dec. 11, 2024

1313 - 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Thoughts

Dr. Beckett discusses the upcoming 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame potential class and analyzes how these selections could impact the sports card market. He also examines the Veterans Committee’s role and shares his thoughts on va...

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Dec. 9, 2024

1312 - Panini Mosaic and Crown Royale

Dr. Beckett reviews two sports card products from Panini: the 2024 Mosaic Football and the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Basketball. He compares the features, price points, and card contents of both products, sharing hi...

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Dec. 6, 2024

1311 - Selling My Friend's Collection For Him

Dr. Beckett shares his experience helping a good friend sell a vast sports card and memorabilia collection. He navigates through offers, auction houses, and consignment options, ultimately securing a favorable outcome. Dr. Be...

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Dec. 4, 2024

1310 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 112324

Dr. Beckett delves into a recent episode of Hobby Hotline with Danny Black and Adam from Splendid Sports. The discussion touches on various topics, including the evolution and value of collectible stickers, the potential prob...

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Dec. 2, 2024

1309 - Tribute: Bennett

Dr. Beckett intertwines insights on sports card collecting, drawing parallels between the patience and dedication required in both pet ownership and the hobby. He discusses the importance of service, the value of time, and th...

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Nov. 29, 2024

1306 - Our Hobby Roles, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett discusses various roles within the sports card hobby alongside Rich Klein. They delve into Dr. Beckett's experiences and preferences, including his dislike for the CEO role despite being proficient at it, and his ...

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Nov. 27, 2024

1305 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 10.0

Dr. Beckett, with Rich Klein, delves into several intriguing conundrums facing sports card enthusiasts. They discuss an exciting redemption pack offering all-expense paid trips, debating the value of visiting sports hall of f...

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Nov. 25, 2024

1304 - Selling Out, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett chats with Rich Klein about Rich's recent sports card transaction buying on Friday and selling on Saturday. Rich reminisces about his interactions with dealers and collectors. Whether you're a seasoned collector o...

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Nov. 22, 2024

1303 - Ten Video Questions

Dr. Beckett addresses questions about his card wall and box reveal videos. He discusses challenges with handling slippery cards, shares insights on notable sports figures like Randy Moss and Jason Williams, and reveals unique...

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