Because I'm Carlos

*Originally Aired Feb 16, 2026*

Usual segments, followed by Carlos discussing his experience at the first CSC/Expo Collector Supershow at the site of the usual Expo. Then we conclude with some discussion and thoughts on the $16.5 Million Dollar Pokemon sale from Ken Goldin via Logan Paul.Agenda:- Viewer Comments (1:42)- Silly Card of the Week (3:43)- The BIC "Drive for Adjacency" (12:43)- Pickups & CSC Collectors Supershow Discussion (22:18)- "Record" Pokemon Illustrator Sale & Controversies (48:43)Links mentioned:1952 Topps Jackie Robinson Pickups from  @RipFan8 :https://youtu.be/ZAl708rPYdk?si=HDD3LCcnfkT0m56uRattle Pokemon Video on Sale:https://youtu.be/MJ_hbOFXkrw?si=OhFzJWft5M4y2TQiRipIt Platform:https://launch.ripit.co/Logan Paul X Post:https://x.com/LoganPaul/status/2003886071864873104?lang=enThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/Ygr3stENynILink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

*Originally Aired Feb 10, 2026*

After the result of Super Bowl 60, Eric gets the first installment of a well-deserved roasting, and we do the usual segments as well :PAgenda:- Viewer Comments (8:45)- Silly Card of the Week (11:58)- Pickups (20:31)- Part One of the Eric Roast, Post Super Bowl 60 Edition (27:07)- Talking Hobby Curation and General Nonsense (39:05)Links mentioned:Cardboard Cynics Episode 3:https://youtu.be/dbm6kdSf3GM?si=rGGd1Dh0LjYVXThGLatest Video on the Net54 Event from  @DansVintageBaseballPC https://youtu.be/y_ko-DQ5Jx8?si=VczY-34JP_HSkQXIThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/-gk7HMbjwxULink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

*Originally Aired Feb 3, 2026*

Yup, we're talking about the Packman thing. We're not the first, but we do have the Pacman reference properly built it, so there is that :PAgenda:- Viewer Comments (1:02)- Silly Card of the Week (5:14)- Pickups (11:48)- Discussing the Parable of the Packman (24:05)- Fanatics Leaked Documents (1:17:31)Links mentioned:Cardboard Cynics Episode 2:https://youtu.be/HdSIzN2r2t0?si=dNvmUjSPUMg8fyuR"Why Sports Card Influencers Complain Instead of Adapting"https://youtu.be/oDEwX7Q3Wm8?si=n0mV99zRcHyTMcPe"This is everything wrong with Sports Card Breaking"https://youtu.be/xyFwmKteuUs?si=RWbToxzpH7X-xIlqArticle from Sports Card Radio on Fanatics Leaked Documents:https://www.sportscardradio.com/top-breakers-revealed-in-leaked-fanatics-documents/"Leaked Fanatics Documents Reveal Secret Breaker Info Was Never Meant to Go Public"https://youtu.be/EyWti5YGmLA?si=goxFZ_eU4C1B5PORThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/-gk7HMbjwxULink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

*Originally Aired Jan 27, 2026*

The usual segments give way to perhaps the worst Football commentary on YouTube, and Eric provides an early end-of-year clip candidate.Agenda:- Viewer Comments (2:04)- Silly Card of the Week (5:20)- Pickups (13:20)- Eric learns about the #Rigged nature of the picks & Football discussion (20:55)- Talk on the YouTube Sports Card HOF coming up and Eric's plea for adjacency (1:40:20)Links mentioned:Cardboard Cynics Episode 2:https://youtu.be/HdSIzN2r2t0?si=dNvmUjSPUMg8fyuRThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/XCBVNdruzL0Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

*Originally Aired Jan 20, 2026*

On the cusp of the Conference Championship games, the guys discuss the usual segments and then Eric gets his moment to proclaim his Patriots "fandom."Agenda:- Viewer Comments (1:47)- Silly Card of the Week (12:28)- Pickups (29:02)- BIC Adjacent Playoff Picks & Discussion (38:50)- The Guys Discuss Updates to the Upcoming "Collectors Supershow" (1:06:37)- Brief Discussion on Content being stale lately, and AI Thumbnails running amo (1:32:34)Links mentioned:Official site for the Collectors Supershow:https://collectorssupershow.com/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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/X2R9kN_SdjELink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

*Originally Aired Jan 13, 2026*

Back with some storytime, updates on collabs, a new Upper Deck announcement, and more terrible NFL picks.Agenda:- Viewer Comments (3:20)- Carlos discusses "Cardboard Cynics" collab (4:28)- Silly Card of the Week (9:51)- Pickups (16:31)- Storytime with Carlos (19:18)- UD announces full "debut" jerseys coming to new releases (34:25)- The Guys recap Wild Card Weekend and make more horrendous picks (52:48)Links mentioned:Episode 1 of "Cardboard Cynics" on  @DansVintageBaseballPC channelhttps://youtu.be/NnB55Qzw11Q?si=9yZ1yw7odYIEEAZ_Upper Deck to Launch NHL Game Jersey Debut Card Program from Sports Collectors Daily:https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/upper-deck-to-launch-nhl-game-jersey-debut-card-program/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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/LRR8YRbuwlwLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

*Originally Aired Jan 6, 2026*

First Pod of the year required a double dose of caffeine as the last week of the NFL resulted in a descent into madness.Agenda:- Viewer Comments (1:13)- Silly Card of the Week (7:06)- Pickups (13:30)- Reviewing the NFL Playoff Bracket, Plus Predictions (16:58)- Some guesses on the potential card implications of the playoffs (46:38)- More foolishness to finish the episode (1:15:38)Links mentioned: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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/6C3Q-WQpaQkLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

*Originally Aired December 30, 2025*

This week contains some of the usual segments, and a year in Review of 2025, along with some initial thoughts on 2026.Agenda:- Viewer Comments (1:04)- Silly Card of the Week (2:25)- Pickups (12:21)- Sports Card Anonymous Returns to YouTube & Strongsville News (31:20)- 2025 Year in Review (46:38)- Outlook/Plans for 2026 (1:27:55)- Eric & Brandon get to talk up their NFL Teams (1:36:45)Links mentioned:Ray Bourque Charity site:https://bourquefamilyfoundation.org/ @Sportscardsanonymous  channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Sportscardsanonymous @BaseballCollector  video on the Strongsville Show moving:https://youtu.be/0TV7vW5h38E?si=E19C6cy80MZ8DdoXRecent live on the  @b1gscott35  channel:https://www.youtube.com/live/ADb9_nrTCDo?si=ZntWKGBlDnozSCBcThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/SXDzRk_JB8sLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!

*Originally Aired December 23, 2025*

The guys are back with the usual segments, while Eric has his own "Flu Game" or whatever his version is.Agenda:- Viewer Comments (4:21)- Silly Card of the Week (11:38)- Pickups (20:21)- CGC unveils new "Tallboy" Holder (26:58)- Ken Goldin entertains us all (36:08)- No new Snype updates (43:36)- COMC Slowdown continues and brings Questions (47:24)- Hobby Resilience in these trying hobby times (1:08:28)Links mentioned:CGC announces the new Holderhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DSlIRZ8EpYE/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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/L6vyDtvGs7wLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!

*Originally Aired December 15, 2025*

In a surprise move, PSA's parent company, Collectors, announces it will acquire Beckett.Agenda: Beckett being bought. Why? No Seriously, why?Thanks to  @simon466cards  for joining in on the discussion.Links mentioned:Collectors Press Release:https://www.collectors.com/company-announcementVideo from YouTube sending TAG cards in for regrading:https://youtu.be/LC1Vr2Y4j94?si=ltvROAbcq9Iw97dwBrian Gray Podcast Episode:https://youtu.be/Ub3Ne2u8aqo?si=zx5PTJxrCEcun0eiThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtube.com/live/0eqrypfNo0oLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast