Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Exactly three years ago I gave a speech at the Beckett Industry Summit held here in Dallas that year on the "then and now" importance of the city and location of Dallas to the sports card hobby. Times have changed but much of what was said still holds.
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Louise Bird was a key contributor to the success of Beckett Publications based on her attitude and experience - Bob and I fondly remember her contributions.
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Joe and I discuss his broad hobby origin story as well as his recent arrival at Heritage Auctions and the impact on adjacent categories of collectibles.
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Last week left many in Texas without electrical power for extended periods of time - how did I and other collectors cope?
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Last week's record low temperatures in Texas was disruptive to all aspects of life including sports card collecting.
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
An accumulation of six sports card hobby and personal questions asked by listeners recently, each briefly addressed. Direct your questions to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks.
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Hobby Hotline is a fast-moving live call-in show on Saturday mornings - this is a brief excerpt from the show two weeks ago. If you enjoy this snippet, check out the whole show, past or future.
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Patrick's hobby origin story beginning at age six and resulting in Radicards now.
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt passed away exactly twenty years ago today. Val Marz, host of the NASCARD Radio podcast helps me remember this racing icon.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Torsten and I talk about the skills acquired in sports cards collecting that serve one well in their career and non-hobby life.