Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Our extended conversation ran afield covering many topics of our shared experiences in the hobby and academic worlds.

Michael and I kept going - it was difficult to separate and segment our interview as it was flowing - thanks Michael for your sports card insights.

Among other topics I asked Mike about his experience in the '90's with Fleer before they went sideways - the brands and designs were really good, but what went wrong?

Dallas hobby veteran set collector Ray Cherry joins for his origin story as he has just recently retired from a long successful career in the security industry.

Brad and Rich were over here and Brad had saved up a number of sports card hobby questions for us - thanks Brad - and Rich too!

Clemente is a Journalism Professor in New York City at King's College and an avid soccer fan and collector - we had even more in common as you listen in to our discussion - thanks Clemente!

I typically enjoy interviewing other content creators - Michael has also commented on my content (as well as others) - we had free-wheeling exchange about what's right and wrong about the hobby.

Mike and I sat down (over Zoom) and discussed his success path in the hobby having worn the many hats that the really good hobby executives have either experienced or have on their leadership teams - thanks Mike.

Every sport has a farm system of sorts.  Minor League hockey coexists along with college hockey and junior hockey as a showcase for young hockey talent.  UD's hockey coverage via AHL includes this chance to get them while they are young.

Recap and reconsideration of the past 25 episodes over the last five weeks, including before and after the successful National in Atlantic City.