Episodes

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
1170 - 2003-04 UD Basketball Hobby Box Reveals
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
I bought three different 2003-04 basketball hobby boxes at the latest Huggins and Scott Auction - and I opened them and was shocked - this is the audio of the before and after, but I have YouTube videos posted to show it live visually.

Monday Jan 15, 2024
1169 - MLK Jr. Day Applications
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. is being celebrated today in America with a holiday - how might this matter in our hobby? - here's my take on the welcomed increased diversity in our sports card hobby.

Friday Jan 12, 2024
1168 - RC Ramblings, with Victor Roman, Part 3
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The final installment of our extended conversation about rookie cards, before Victor completes his long-awaited book, which I encourage you to get.

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
1167 - Sensory Challenges
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
A year ago my parents were doing pretty well - as I look at this year coming - I want full enjoyment of this hobby I love (even as I age slowly and hopefully hold off obvious sensory decline). Optimism!

Monday Jan 08, 2024
1166 - RC Ramblings, with Victor Roman, Part 2
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Victor and I have been talking about rookie cards for a long time - it is a subject near and dear to both of our hearts - the fact that not everyone agrees on everything is just that, a fact.

Friday Jan 05, 2024
1165 - RC Ramblings, with Victor Roman, Rookie Card Specialist
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Can't wait for Victor's book on Rookie Cards to come out - a lot of work went into it and he is almost done. I think it's important that RC's be well-defined. Thanks Victor.

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
1164 - New Year’s Predictions 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
I have five sports card hobby/industry predictions for this coming year - I don't claim to be clairvoyant, but I do sense some macro trends - enjoy and Happy New Year!

Monday Jan 01, 2024
1163 - New Year’s Goals 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
I have five broad sports card collecting related goals to share for this next year - I don't usually do numerical goals but directional goals - Happy New Year!

Friday Dec 29, 2023
1162 - Nine Listener Questions 6.0
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
I wanted to end the year focused on your questions - looking forward to another great year of hobbying whatever way you like - see you next year!

Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
1161 - Nine Listener Questions 5.0
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Nine more questions to answer before the end of the year - thanks and keep them coming to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and Happy New Year!