Videos

Aug. 18, 2023

1104 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 6.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-uhp9w-1475a64 Random topics from Rich and myself - always a good time - the sixth time we have done this format - thanks Rich!

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Aug. 14, 2023

1103 - 2022 UD Goodwin Champions Box Review

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vx3rv-1475a5d Goodwin Champions has helped me get up to speed on the secondary sports and even non-sports - there is a reason this product is recommended for ages 14 and above - thanks Upper Deck.

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Aug. 11, 2023

1102 - Nine Listener Questions

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-czp75-1454937 First time I have tried to answer nine listener questions in one 15-minute episode - keep your questions coming and thanks!

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Aug. 9, 2023

1101 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 974-1000

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4679e-1475a57 A brief recap of the past few weeks of episodes including the recent very successful National - and announcing that I am continuing after and past my episode 1000 - thanks!

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Aug. 7, 2023

1000 - Reflections with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jc3kx-1470e1d I "promised" 1000 episodes and now that milestone is here - I will keep going - appreciate your support and keep your ideas and questions coming - doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com - and thanks!

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Aug. 4, 2023

999 - 2023 Chicago National Aftermath

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-88je7-1470e0f My thoughts a week after the most successful and largest sports card show in history - congrats to the Broggi and Berkus families?

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Aug. 3, 2023

998A - 2023 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-v2gjq-146e422 This is excerpted from their YouTube channel - thanks to Ray Fonio, Victor Roman, and Mike Steveline - still one more day to vote - go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform

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Aug. 2, 2023

998 - 2023 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9cskm-146e416 Ray Fonio, Mike Steveline, and Victor Roman join me for a discussion of my ballot this year - it's easy, please vote by 8/4/23 by going to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform

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July 31, 2023

997 - Out-Takes on Trimming from Hobby Hotline 070823

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4yb9u-1454950 Trimming cards deceptively is a problem - not sure how big a problem but it needs to be stopped or at least consistently recognized by all the grading companies.

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July 28, 2023

996 - Tribute: Mark Jordan, with Beth Grimsley

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vfexi-14586dd One of the early pioneers at a precocious age, Mark wore many hats in his hobby career, but best known in the autograph and memorabilia business, buying, selling, and authenticating, most recently with Heritage Auctions. Beth worked closely with Mark for ten years.

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July 26, 2023

995 - Eight Listener Questions 7.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-6mgg7-1454923 Another eight listener questions accumulated on a variety of subjects - send yours to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!

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July 24, 2023

994 - Out-Takes on The National from John Newman’s Sports Card Nation

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jmnjb-1454913 John Newman always asks his own personal brand of questions on his show and that frequently evokes a certain different response from me.

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July 21, 2023

993 - 2023 National Final Preparation

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-bk4i5-1454907 Last chance on sharing thoughts on maximizing and optimizing your experience this year in Chicago at the National - see you there!

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July 19, 2023

992 - Out-Takes on Regulation from Hobby Hotline 070823

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-n7q28-14548f2 Self-regulation is better than government regulation - let's eliminate the bad guys by not doing business with them.

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July 17, 2023

991 - Out-Takes on The National from Hobby Hotline 070423

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nhez3-14548e7 A small portion of the Hobby Hotline live show dedicated to the upcoming National in Chicago which I hope is the biggest ever.

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July 14, 2023

990 - More on 1948-49 Leaf Baseball with Brian Kappel

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-fksyw-1453e49 Brian's background in graphic design and production provided some additional insights into this highly collectible but tricky and challenging 98-card set.

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July 12, 2023

989- Out-Takes on Podcasting from John Newman’s Sports Card Nation

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zqk2j-1453e3f John and I talked on Zoom for an hour - here's 12 minutes on different topics - seemed like most of it was about podcasts and perhaps mine in particular - Thanks John!

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July 10, 2023

988 - Father/Son: Mike/Nick Jaspersen, Jaspy’s, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xyeam-1436bb3 The final part of my catch up with Nick and Mike hearing about the latest in their sports card hobby journey as a father and son working together. Thanks Mike and Nick!

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July 7, 2023

987 - Sports Autographs with Jimbo Spence, JSA

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2f6yj-1442fe2 I go way back with Jimbo's dad as you know from my recent Father/Son podcast with them - this episode is just mainly Jimbo and I talking hobby.

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July 5, 2023

986 - Grading Conversation with Rick Probstein, Part 3

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4f3vp-143a6b8 The final segment of our time on Zoom together including some of how her thinks graders operate - I can only speak for BGS during the time I was in charge.

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July 3, 2023

985 - Vintage Inserts, with Mark Hoyle and Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-phwrg-142e759 Mark is trying to get every Boston Red Sox card - as such, going for vintage inserts, has been a worthy quest for him - we talk about how the hobby's definition of inserts has in a sense changed.

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June 30, 2023

984 - Torsten Bauer Questions 5.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-cd3br-1442fcf The last round of my responses to Torsten's insightful questions and comments largely about hobby-related issues raised in previous episodes of this podcast - thanks Torsten!

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June 28, 2023

983 - Grading Conversation with Rick Probstein, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5u5nx-143a69c The second part of my conversation with Rick Probstein, about crossing over his 30 PSA 10 Jordan RC's to try for a BGS 10. He also laments whether, in his opinion, BVG is repairable?

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June 26, 2023

982 - Greg Morris, Greg Morris Cards, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-kj4mm-142e73d The second part of my interview with Greg - it is still important to know the implicit grade of the card even if (and perhaps especially if) the card is raw.

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