Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

314 - Professional Money Manager's Views on the "Hobby"

Ryan Krueger's firm helps clients manage their investments.  Ryan and I compare and contrast publicly-traded stocks and publicly-traded sports cards.

313 - Origin: Derek Grady, Heritage Auctions VP

Derek and I have a wide-ranging conversation including his sports cards and collectibles hobby journey and the key brands to which he has strongly contributed over the past two decades. 

312 - Dueling Questions with Steve Grad, Beckett Authentication Services

Premier autograph authenticator Steve Grad and I trade questions on a variety of hobby topics.

311 - Hobby? Dealer? Mike Chark's Definitions

Mike and I discuss the various meanings attached historically to the words hobby and dealer.

310 - Best First Basemen NOT in the Hall of Fame with Rich Klein

Rich and I discuss the respective chances of some hobby favorites waiting hopefully for their Hall call. 

309B - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline on the "Junk Gem Era"

Live caller Kevin Jones had an interesting question which was addressed - recommend you listen to the whole hour-long show, Hobby Hotline, another excellent podcast.

309A - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline on Future Shows and Retail Distribution

Last Saturday's Hobby Hotline had many great moments (as a live show) - I encourage you to listen to the whole show with Drew Herndon, Texas Card Dude, Ziggy No, and me.

309 - Then And Now: Pacific Trading Cards with Rich Klein

Rich and I discuss the baseball card products of one of the most innovative card companies and the people involved including some history-repeated stories.

308 - Dueling Questions 3.0 with Rich Klein

Rich and I go round three of the Dueling Questions format.

307 - Origin: Pete Calderon, Heritage Auctions

Pete shares his strong background in the hobby, landing at Heritage for the past 12 years.