Because I'm Carlos

After 1000 videos on the YouTube channel, Carlos reflects on some lessons learned, some trends and changes he has observed, and how he will apply that to the future of the channel (55:31).

The start though begins with the usual fare in briefly discussing the Packers win over the Bears then the Toronto Argonauts winning the Grey Cup and Carlos' spotty history with the CFL. From there they touch on Brian Grey's interview with former CEO of Pinnacle Brands Jerry Meyer (15:52) and the latest arrest of Beckett's Owner (42:22)

Jerry Meyer interview on Big Bri's YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/7YwMd0KHEmU?si=6j2CCdxA1hIkrG0q

Substack article with Q&A of Jerry Meyer:

https://beisbolcardblog.substack.com/p/the-unexpected-fall-of-pinnacle-brands

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/7e_ZrNJzTG8

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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With Carlos and Eric back from the 2024 Toronto Sports Card Fall Expo, the guys discuss the show, along with some observations, stories and rundown some of their pickups.

Rynot Cards channel:

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

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/x1ajePvAdZY

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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Different style solo-pod this week with the Toronto Fall Expo around the corner.

Carlos reviews a few points from his recent conversation with Brian Gray on a live stream, then reacts to and breaks down a fun News segment from the early 90s on a Boston Card Show.

Some things are quite similar in sentiment to more than 30 years later.

Live Stream with Brian Gray from the YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/live/Cz9L3TOsMnM?si=ZKuJGQo2xhBGfVOL

Early 90s Newsreel on the Greater Boston Sports Collectors Card Show:

https://youtu.be/_9loOU8UXjk?si=JfiTof2skpgvF75Y

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/iY38a709lsk

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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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/

A recent video on the channel:

The Darkness Descends & Mayo Monday Returns | BIC 100

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

The Wrestling & Cards Channel:

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

Thank you to AMG Collectibles for supporting the podcast and channel.

Check out AMG's website:

https://amgcollectibles.ca/

YouTube channel:

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

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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:

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://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).

Thanks for listening!

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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!

#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

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!

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Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

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!

#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles

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

Disclaimer: The channel is partnered with AMG Collectibles