Because I'm Carlos

After a controversial conversation with Bill Mastro, Brian Gray (formerly of Leaf Trading cards) joins me for a conversation on Bill Mastro's role in the hobby, card alteration, and its history in the hobby.

Interview of Bill Mastro on the @BIGBRI...NOHOLDSBARRED channel:

https://youtu.be/Omp0P5kJ9Cs?si=ZitsB1qck5oEMwTP

Link to the September 2021 Interview of Mastro with Probstein on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2hwihp0Vd/

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100th Episode Spooktacular.

Some NFL talk with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets struggling, the return of "Mayo Monday." From there some speculation on the World Series, Soto's potential destinations, and eventually the guys get to some card topics.

Carlos' Breakdown on the Brian Gray / Bill Mastro interview:

https://youtu.be/27stjCIJTYo?si=UkoQeNwGA8FRSeKJ

The Original Video from Brian Gray's Channel:

https://youtu.be/Omp0P5kJ9Cs?si=L2z9FFmdXPQk3lyJ

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

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https://amgcollectibles.ca

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https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YM

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtube.com/live/2aDfF1UnVWM

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

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From there the discussion goes to a breakdown of a lot of PMGs Carlos bought over the weekend. The breakdown includes thoughts on when a price point hits that may necessitate a "buy" and some factors that may keep folks from pulling the trigger on such a signal.

Lastly, Brandon recaps his visit to the Chantilly Card Show over the weekend, some pickups, and his general observations on the show.

Carlos' Breakdown on the Brian Gray / Bill Mastro interview:

https://youtu.be/27stjCIJTYo?si=UkoQeNwGA8FRSeKJ

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YM

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtu.be/SW8D5T6CFXc

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

Thanks for listening!

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A more streamlined episode has the guys going through comments from last week and the results of the silly card of the week. Then Eric begins a brand new week of silly cards with a story told through three images (see this week's community post to vote on your favorite).

After discovering the comedic gold of Tom Brady's own YouTube channel, they move on to a grading discussion, following the previously discussed SGC 10 Wilt Chamberlain rookie being crossed over to PSA. The topics range from pop control to market(or eye appeal) vs. technical grading.

Tom Brady's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@tombrady/videos

Sport Collector's Daily rundown including the SGC 10 Wilt being crossed over:

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/notes-sgc-10-wilt-crossed-1912-fenway-debut-stub-big-bucks-for-a-vandy-qbs-jersey-bidding-for-bronko/

The video on Technical vs Market grading in coins (from the ANA YouTube Channel):

https://youtu.be/ejhBv25_yTo?si=zrTgdtmRVIKH_1l5

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YM

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtu.be/b2Vlj9RcL-g

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

Thanks for listening!

#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

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In a historic BIC podcast episode, the guys discuss random foolishness, show off a silly card of the week (with a related prop included), and discuss being more selective in their collecting ventures.

Carlos then introduces a new rule #8 to the BIC rules, the first rule issued outside of the Friday Live Stream. Then, in the main topic, the guys discuss some thoughts around breaking and the different ways it can impact both positive and negative collectors.

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YM

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtu.be/ssPeW41tM9M

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

Thanks for listening!

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More regular episode this week as the guys discuss the silly card of the week (which named the title for the episode), some generosity from PSA Canada's Brad, some thoughts on the premise of a "Hobby President" and why Carlos doesn't see it as a useful topic.

Then in the main discussion, they go over why some items cause collectors to move heaven and earth to chase them down and look for ways to make those deals happen versus other things that are more in the "nice to have" camp.

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YM

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtu.be/F486zLqh-1o

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

Thanks for listening!

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A super sized deluxe episode this week as the guys ended up discussing some football from this past week, Carlos defines the "Pacific Problem" and how it has become a factor at Upper Deck, and they finish up with discussing some of the challenges of putting together "comps" for limited cards.

Specifically the discussion centers around how the price a collector may be willing to buy has little bearing on what the actual "market value" would be or even should be.

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YM

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YM

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

Thanks for listening!

#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

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This week the guys discuss some thoughts on NFL Week 2 as the Malik Willis era produces a game-managing win while Bryce Young gets benched after descending into the valley of sadness.

From there, they go through the regular segments followed by Carlos discussing his first experience setting up at a Card Show this past week for the main topic. He has some stories from the show, such as escaping the "Overlook Hotel" and purchasing the "Grail of Grails," much to Eric's appreciation.

The Greater Toronto Card Show site that Carlos & "The Burrell" attended:

https://gtcardshow.com/

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestling

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtu.be/XZvsRdc1LyU

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

Thanks for listening!

#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

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This week we spend a little time discussing some odds and ends before talking about some of our favorite takeaways from Week 1 in the NFL.

Carlos explains how Brandon has successfully employed his patent pending jinx powers on injuring Jordan Love and several other players in Week 1, plus a discussion surrounding the first "Mayo Monday" as the Patriots surprised everyone in actually winning.

The brief card topic is some observations on where the Content side is sitting as we head into the Fall season.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time to Celebrate the Silly Card of the week win:

https://youtu.be/sVYlkLauPlY?si=9VOfNeLzK_6VkpqC

The Greater Toronto Card Show site that Carlos & "The Burrell" will be attending:

https://gtcardshow.com/

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestling

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtu.be/jTXlRFnzIqs

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

Thanks for listening!

#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

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The episode starts with a plea from former WWE star Mick Foley asking for relief from Eric's presence (yes, that does actually happen!)

From there, somewhere along the way this episode goes from contemplating the philosophical implications of a hotdog's true nature to a discussion on unlicensed cards and approaches to a hobby budget... somewhat.

We'll probably revisit the latter as a more structured discussion, but we definitely touch on the topic for this week.

The "sir yacht" YouTube channel mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/@siryacht/videos

The IG post with the grouping of some 90s/2000s Favres:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_br0boMSVc/

Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel:

https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s

Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/

YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles

The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestling

See Bobbles on their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcards

Follow Eric on his IG:

https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/

Link to the YouTube version of the episode:

https://youtu.be/l29Ihf2cNbk

Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164

You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).

Thanks for listening!

#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles