Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

796 - Eight Listener Questions 5.0

My fifth round of accumulating eight listener questions related to sports cards - keep them coming - send them to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!

795 - National Prep

I give ten thoughts about the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City and detail my preparation for it - hope to see you there!

794 - Out-Takes on Dallas vs. The National from Hobby Hotline 070222

The very successful, six times a year, Dallas card shows are an important part of the hobby's card show calendar, but there's only one National, this year in Atlantic City and next year in Chicago.

793 - Out-Takes on International Trading Card Day from Hobby Hotline 070222

Among other things we talk about the upcoming inaugural International Trading Card Day from Topps/Fanatics.  This is one way the hobby can dynamically grow with increased worldwide exposure - thanks Topps and Fanatics!

792 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline Hobby Palooza 062522, Part 2

We were on for almost an hour, here's the last edited portion that I thought was worth sharing - thanks Mike and Ty for contributing again to collaborative hobby content.

791 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline Hobby Palooza 062522

Bench Clear Media's annual HobbyPalooza involved a special edition of Hobby Hotline, essentially simulcast, and with a lively, expanded roster of co-hosts.

790 - Interview: Kunal Chopra, new Beckett CEO, Part 2

Kunal and I had an extended conversation, with then and now considerations.  Looking forward to his imprint on my old company.  He is in the process of moving to Dallas, so we will hear more from Kunal later.

789 - Interview: Kunal Chopra, new Beckett CEO

I had the pleasure of hearing Kunal's exciting plans for my old company - truly an exciting time for him to come into this industry with his strong tech leadership background - welcome Kunal!

788 - 1952 Topps Mantles, with Roger Neufeldt, Sports Memories

Roger is one of the very few who can say he pulled Mantle(s) straight from the pack back in the day.  He wishes he still had them, yes multiples, don't we all wish we had held!

787 - Dueling Questions with Ray and Ryan Schulte, Schulte Sports Marketing

I thought I had some interesting "what if" questions for the Schulte's - son Ryan was fearless and Ray was the voice of experience after so many years of deep involvement with major hobby events and organizations