# beckett (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover beckett. Page: Feed: --- ## [1578 - Rich Klein, LCS or DCS?](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1577-rich-klein-lcs-or-dcs/) _2026-08-19 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss the recent very crowded National convention and how the nearby Dallas Card Show better fits Rich's collecting lanes. They compare the Dallas show’s layout and focus with the more modern, Pokémon-heavy NTX show and talk about how show organizers fill extra tables. The conversation shifts to hobby media, with Dr. Beckett describing how he filters content creators… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/djeta45w8egz4vjh/rk0812261.mp3) ## [Greg Gagne (#343)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Greg-Gagne-343-e3nidc8) _2026-08-18 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ While shortstop Greg Gagne did not receive any National Baseball Hall of Fame votes after his solid career, wrestler Greg Gagne was inducted into the Tragos and Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2024. Card 343 on SportsCardsPro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/greg-gagne-343 Greg with the Dodgers Story:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/124384072/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2F636cc8e9-dfcb-2626-1c36-3fce2758d00a.mp3) ## [1577 - Tribute: Tommy John](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1576-tribute-tommy-john/) _2026-08-17 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett records an episode after learning that pitcher Tommy John has passed away, honoring John’s unusual and inspiring career and arguing he deserves the Hall of Fame for his on-field accomplishments, not just the surgery that bears his name. Beckett cites John’s 26 seasons, 288 wins, 3.34 ERA, pitching effectively until age 46, four All-Star selections, and two second-place Cy Young… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pjm39uap5qz3uwf7/tribtommyjohn.mp3) ## [1576 - Tribute: Don Nelson](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1576-tribute-don-nelson/) _2026-08-14 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett pays tribute to Don Nelson, reflecting on his NBA playing career with the Celtics (14 seasons, five championships) and his Hall of Fame coaching legacy built on innovation, experimentation, and position-less, mismatch-focused basketball. Beckett shares a personal story of playing 18 holes of golf with Nelson more than 20 years ago and discusses Nellie’s influence through concepts like… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/geat5xam27cppjqu/tribdonnelson.mp3) ## [1575 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1551-1574](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1575-recap-podcast-episodes-1551-1574/) _2026-08-12 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1551–1574, highlighting Father’s Day two-part interviews with Greg Miller (Midlife Cards) and his father Michael, Cage Lawyer and son Ian, and Ben Bush with sons Ryan and Sterling. He revisits a tribute to Jack Smalling, outtakes from Hobby Hotline with Adam Palmer, Rich Klein and Tony, and conversations with Darren Ostrom about how hobby “virality” evolved (including… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uk8f5gu4628f4x79/recap15511574.mp3) ## [1574 - Brian Gray, On Never Selling Grails](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1573-brian-gray-on-never-selling-grails/) _2026-08-10 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett talks with Brian Gray about the need for execution over ideation, and urges collectors to be selective about whose content they trust, valuing original thinkers with real industry experience over frequent, polished “rehash.” Gray discusses calling out fraud, the lack of organized consumer pushback, and how market influence is driven more by big breakers and high-end buyers than most… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9i35z49bpm39tiri/briangray07263.mp3) ## [Frank Williams (#773)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Frank-Williams-773-e3n6h79) _2026-08-09 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ This side-armer was #2 among non-closing relievers (400+ IP) in the 1980s until a car accident changed his life. Wear your seatbelt, folks. Card 773 on SportsCards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/frank-williams-773 88 Topps Blog: https://88topps.blogspot.com/2008/09/773-frank-williams.html Tom Hawthorn blog about Frank:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/123994793/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-9%2F27d7ce74-3641-6318-883d-c0b366429719.mp3) ## [1573 - Brian Gray, On Arbitrage](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1572-brian-gray-on-arbitrage/) _2026-08-07 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett interviews Brian Gray recorded before the National. Gray describes enjoying a lean, nimble operation with three (family) employees, streaming for fun, and the thrill of hobby arbitrage and “wheeling and dealing” rather than running a large company, noting his next venture won’t have him as CEO. They discuss semi-retirement, choosing when to work, and still having impact as a “voice of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/65k2wiyz3sf7kszt/briangray07262.mp3) ## [1572 - National Recap Chicago 2026](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1572-national-recap-chicago-2026/) _2026-08-05 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett recaps his week at the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, describing the event as maximally crowded, the biggest National ever, with long lines and high energy. He details his buying-focused approach centered on dollar boxes, especially with the Singles Club, noting which days and times produced the best finds and how dealer markdowns shaped his strategy. Beckett… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rrcig62qi4dk4det/chicago26recap.mp3) ## [1571 - Brian Gray, On Liquidity](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1571-brian-gray-on-liquidity/) _2026-08-03 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett talks with Brian Gray about high-volume card buying at the National, including last year’s long sell-to-him lines driven by many $1,000–$20,000 transactions and $3.1M spent in cash, and this year’s plan to use QR-coded five-minute appointment windows due to booth location constraints. Gray explains how modern buying revolves around fresh comps and repack/reseller demand, why many… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7p46ku8dkkpxb9dv/briangray07261.mp3) ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DAGwxKWmlmKJ) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Pittsburgh Visit July 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Pittsburgh-Visit-July-2026-e3mratr) _2026-08-01 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ Your hosts drive to Pittsburgh to watch a baseball game, see the sights, and eat way too many pierogi. Featuring Tim from Pittsburgh Sports Memories and Justin (and son) from 1986-92 Pirates! Pittsburgh Sports Memories podcast: https://pittsburghsportsmemories.weebly.com/ Justin’s 1986-92 Pirates instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1992pirates/ Max’s Allegheny Tavern:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/123627899/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-1%2Fa8cd4b66-9443-2fd7-9346-0511da123c1c.mp3) ## [1570 - Hobby Hiring: Platform/Portal?](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1569-hobby-hiring-platformportal/) _2026-07-31 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett argues that as the sports card hobby has grown into a larger industry, it needs a more organized “clearinghouse” to connect employers with qualified talent across full-time, part-time, remote, seasonal, and contract roles. He cites fragmented hiring, word-of-mouth recruiting, and scattered job listings (including Brett McGrath’s, Stacking Slabs, excellent hobby jobs coverage) as… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e6fad9cz2ayp8f6x/hobbyjobs3.mp3) ## [Robbie Wine (#119)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Robbie-Wine-119-e3mnjse) _2026-07-29 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ Note: An entire minute of audio related to the proper pronunciation of Worcester, Pennsylvania was deleted in the editing of this podcast. You're welcome. Card #119 on Beckett: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps/119-robbie-wine-3914575 Greatest 21 Days post: https://www.greatest21days.com/2014/04/robbie-wine-lucky-enough-1295.html Penn State Bio: https://gopsusports.com/staff/robbie-wine… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/123505998/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F15fcd806-9e16-8936-bd4c-c86ceb088b8b.mp3) ## [1569 - Hobby Hiring: Finding Jobs](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1568-hobby-hiring-finding-jobs/) _2026-07-29 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett discusses how job seekers can use the National as the best place to connect with most major hobby companies, compared with smaller shows, and urges “free agents” to present themselves as problem solvers with a clear, direct elevator pitch and a digital resume. He advises candidates to research the full hobby ecosystem (manufacturers, grading/authentication, auctions, platforms,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dfwmsnfa6hbg5ihk/hobbyjobs2.mp3) ## [1568 - Hobby Hiring: Finding Talent](https://beckettinsights.podbean.com/e/1567-hobby-hiring-finding-talent/) _2026-07-27 · Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights_ Dr. Beckett discusses hiring in the sports card hobby after a young friend asked for help, focusing on what hobby companies actually need beyond job titles. He emphasizes identifying the business problem or growth opportunity first, separating teachable skills from foundational traits like work ethic and integrity, and valuing contributors who can grow rather than demanding a “finished product,”… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3fe3cehypyif8iyq/hobbyjobs1.mp3) ## [Joaquin Andujar (#47)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Joaquin-Andujar-47-e3m9nbj) _2026-07-20 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ Hot dog! This pitcher from the DR had All-Star stuff, but also got ejected from a World Series game. Card 47 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJYNJI8 RetroSimba about Joaquin and Whitey: https://retrosimba.com/2019/05/13/whitey-herzog-made-pitch-for-prodigal-son-joaquin-andujar/ SABR bio by Malcolm Allen: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/joaquin-andujar/ RetroSimba about Joaquin and Hub:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/123050803/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2F3580ea3e-f2ed-1d7a-3266-8a30984b8283.mp3) ## [Scott Fletcher (#345)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Scott-Fletcher-345-e3m068u) _2026-07-12 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ Spot Fetcher is a great dog name, right up there with Cookie Rojas and Moose Haas. Card 345 on Sports Cards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/scott-fletcher-345 Ron Kittle gets married: https://www.mlb.com/news/ron-kittle-married-during-white-sox-game SABR bio by Bill Nowlin: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/scott-fletcher/ Georgia Southern Hall of Fame:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/122738398/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-12%2F02015cf2-5022-8605-1745-6bec5357c620.mp3) ## [Vicente Palacios (#322)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Vicente-Palacios-322-e3ldakc) _2026-06-29 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ This journeyman pitcher played for at least 15 teams, and that was just in the summer! Card 322 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/aOEolb Hall of Fame Card Corner: https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1989-fleer-vicente-palacios Vicente Palacios at Greatest 21 Days: https://www.greatest21days.com/2011/09/vicente-palacios-he-did-7.html Palacios article on RetroSimba:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/122120268/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-29%2F7cd5a9ef-a818-786d-d82f-73a7421cbfac.mp3) ## [Lance Parrish (#95/669)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Lance-Parrish-95669-e3l4f36) _2026-06-22 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ He's the catcher to call when trouble's near! Card 95 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/idD12W Card 669 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/4HV7QD SABR bio by Mike Lassman: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Lance-Parrish/ Lance on the Top Tigers Countdown: https://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/1/11/5283538/top-tigers-countdown-21-lance-parrish Lance tells the Tina Turner story:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/121829926/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-22%2F722fd5bf-3c59-c77e-146d-1b52363092ef.mp3) ## [Kal Daniels (#622)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Kal-Daniels-622-e3kh14q) _2026-06-08 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ We have forgotten to reference the poem about the plums that were in the icebox Forgive me they were delicious so sweet and so cold and good for throwing Card 622 on Beckett: https://marketplace.beckett.com/tripleplaysportscards\_764/item/1988-topps-622-kal-daniels\_49852943 SABR Bio by Heath Santo: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/kal-daniels/ High School Jersey Retirement:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/121193050/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-8%2Fb2463281-da72-427b-985a-6eefcc95f244.mp3) ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bDBwBlyMM1ev) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Walt Weiss (#126T)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1988topps/episodes/Walt-Weiss-126T-e3k5h5l) _2026-06-01 · Matt Kuzma and David McEllis · 1988 Topps_ Face it, anyone can look scrawny next to the forearms of the Bash Brothers. Card 126T on Beckett: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/126t-walt-weiss-xrc-3916218 Card 263 Big on ebay: https://ebay.us/m/diQDu8 Henry Cotto catch: https://youtu.be/9-fgOMQBdTY?si=DvWSzj-b6l2\_kB4z&t=180 Walt Weiss SABR Bio by Ken Reed: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/walt-weiss/ Walt Weiss first grand… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1befbc24/podcast/play/120816245/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-1%2F4a286e96-ca92-43a5-0302-ac5a8bf21706.mp3)