Because I'm Carlos

Back with the usual segments, along with the do's and don'ts of "community" or another excuse to get in trouble, as always. :PAgenda:- Comments (5:51)- Silly Card of the Week (20:04)- Pickups (26:34)- Eric's Shriners Show Report (31:43)- Quick update as we approach the Spring Expo (49:20)- The main discussion, spurred by a recent video this week, the idea of "Community&q...

*Originally Aired April 14, 2026* The usual segments, followed by an extended discussion by the guys on collecting, price points, and whether the "collect vintage" and singular pieces of hobby advice actually led people to collecting in a satisfying way. Agenda:- Comments (4:44)- Silly Card of the Week (5:36)- Pickups (17:31)- The discussion, starting with the Topps Industry Conference,...

*Originally Aired April 6, 2026* More clever title TBD.... live! Agenda:- Silly Card of the Week- Pickups- Other topics, probably...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/YouT...

*Originally Aired March 31, 2026* Some Friday-esqe silliness this week as the guys go through the usual segments and then discuss a Fanatics lawsuit dismissed, Darren Rovell consigning with Probstein after his lackluster coverage of Snype, Eric gets a Crumbl delivery, and they conclude with some fun on Beckett re-entering the realm of hobby shilling definitions. We are so back! :PAgenda:- Silly Ca...

*Originally Aired March 24, 2026* An interesting mix this week as the guys look at the usual segments, briefly touch on Eric's bike race fixation, and then spend the majority of the episode doing a BIC Podcast first: A Watchalong Commentary on the latest video from the Market Movers YouTube Channel. Agenda:- Eric's Alibi, Bike Crashes & Silly Card of the Week (1:23)- Pickups (24:42)- T...

*Originally Aired March 16, 2026* Live BIC Podcast on the "News" that did not, in fact, shake the hobby. Agenda:- Viewer Comments- Silly Card of the Week- Pickups- Whatever else comes upLinks mentioned:BIC 133:https://youtu.be/TByb5RGoC6k?si=5z5Fbx0F2DYp0JjsAthletic Article on WhatNot Arbitration:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7121448/2026/03/16/whatnot-sports-cards-breaks-repacks-gamb...

Amongst the usual segments, Carlos basks in the glory of the World Baseball Classic over the weekend.... for reasons. Then the guys discuss the premise brought by the revolutionary himself, Mike (Baseball Collector), about whether the hobby is bracing for a revolution against the hobby's corporate greed, or whether they should hold off on securing front-row tickets and popcorn. Agenda:- Viewer...

BIC Podcast.... live! Agenda:- Viewer Comments- Silly Card of the Week- Pickups- Whatever else comes upThanks to Lewi from Hockey Card Gongshow for joining us:https://www.youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshowLinks mentioned:Latest Episode of Cardboard Cynicshttps://youtu.be/c-Dm3GI2pLsLink to upcoming live on Sammy Thunder's Channel:https://www.youtube.com/live/dSDhRKtAe-E?si=Bqr9z0sQp8HVmVU0Thanks...

*Originally Aired February 23, 2026* BIC Podcast.... live! Agenda:- Viewer Comments- Silly Card of the Week- The BIC "Drive for Adjacency Final Hours- Pickups- Whatever else comes upLinks mentioned:Latest Episode of Cardboard Cynicshttps://youtu.be/c-Dm3GI2pLsThanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up f...

*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...

*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 Epi...

*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...

*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...

*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"...

*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 reca...

*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 ep...

*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 t...

*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 (...

*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...

Following up on Carlos' most recent video, the guys discuss the role of the "influencer" and what, if anything, they should do with the platform afforded to them. Agenda:- Video Comments (2:55)- Silly Card of the Week (17:04)- Pickups (25:19)- Main Topic: Responsibility of Influencers (33:25)Links mentioned:Video from NEO that led to the conversation:https://youtu.be/H3hdUS_xiL8?si=X...

After all the recent controversies and drama in the hobby, this week's episode gets back to basics, while questioning why resilience seems to be in such short supply. Agenda:- Silly Card of the Week (6:09)- Pickups (13:10)- Quick diversion on the idea of resilience in dealing with "news" in the hobby (24:00)- Brandon's adventures with COMC shipping and "Restoration" Dil...

Live stream episode of BIC 155Agenda:Links mentioned:Discussion with Dan on the  @4CollectorsForCollectors  channel on Sunday:https://www.youtube.com/live/cnWWkmN9j58?si=Ec3U8sx9m35qxPtgSnype Alleged Shill Bidding UPDATE - Future of Probstein Consignmentshttps://youtu.be/lBKRgKhAtPQ?si=7gM3QeGC1ZUzPsURCllct Article on Probstein going back to eBay:https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabil...

Back on a regular episode, Carlos introduces some "Coles Notes" for the recent Shill bidding controversy involving Beckett and the various twists and turns. From there, a quick breakdown on Rob Veres from Burbank Sports Cards, providing an update on the Beckett Sports Card Insights podcast on his exclusivity deal with Fanatics and what has been going on since that announcement at the Pre...

Everybody is back from the 2025 Toronto Sport Card Expo, so we thought another live to debrief was in order. Agenda: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....

Going live for the last pod before the 2025 Toronto Fall Sports Card Expo, which is not in Toronto...Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights Episode referenced: 1453 - Shill Shocked, with Patrick Ryanhttps://youtu.be/p5ZTcNwc7Nc?si=qchv3hDMPM-ECGxvAgenda: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:Ch...