Because I'm Carlos

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://w...

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:...

At the start of the episode, the guys take some time to briefly talk about the 2024 World Series matchup, some thoughts on the Browns and Carlos relishes in the Jets' struggles with Aaron Rodgers. 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 tha...

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 previ...

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 differe...

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 m...

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 bear...

This week the guys discuss some thoughts on NFL Week 2 as the Malik Willis era produces a game-managing win while Bryce Young gets benched after descending into the valley of sadness. From there, they go through the regular segments followed by Carlos discussing his first experience setting up at a Card Show this past week for the main topic. He has some stories from the show, such as escaping the...

This week we spend a little time discussing some odds and ends before talking about some of our favorite takeaways from Week 1 in the NFL. Carlos explains how Brandon has successfully employed his patent pending jinx powers on injuring Jordan Love and several other players in Week 1, plus a discussion surrounding the first "Mayo Monday" as the Patriots surprised everyone in actually winning. The b...

The episode starts with a plea from former WWE star Mick Foley asking for relief from Eric's presence (yes, that does actually happen!) From there, somewhere along the way this episode goes from contemplating the philosophical implications of a hotdog's true nature to a discussion on unlicensed cards and approaches to a hobby budget... somewhat. We'll probably revisit the latter as a more structur...

After running through another round of silly cards and some general bantering, the topic shifts to AEW's All In and how Carlos sees that as an example of a "player in decline" and the guys discuss how that idea plays into PC's and collecting. From there the discussion goes to a recent Brock Purdy NT RPA purchase that made it to social media where a dealer hid an obvious flaw with a pricing sticker...

A fun mix of topics as the guys talk about some silly cards as well as high box prices and how collectors should take some accountability in making their own decisions when the value proposition doesn't work anymore. Lastly, Eric commits crimes against cereal while they finish up with a small discussion on the recent re-obsession with the "gambling" side of breaking. Latest Wrestling card break on...

After the "revelations" from an interview with the company proclaiming CT Scanning for wax boxes, the guys discuss this again with some of the implications and where things sit currently. Interview from the Sports Card Madness YT channel: https://youtu.be/ZR1XeTMFEm4?si=wGYFUYDV7pvXftQ7 Spitballin' Cards video on the subject: https://youtu.be/IS4Lm6wA-tM?si=KM_e0gBEmxe_q5gM Latest Wrestling card b...

The weekend brought a local Hamilton area card show that Carlos attended. From there the guys discuss some observations from the show, Carlos shares some stories and they all get to showcase some fun/silly cards for the week. Facebook Page for the Card Show: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiConCanada Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel: https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEi...

The guys discuss some last thoughts on the National after having watched some of the numerous vlogs. From there they show off some silly cards and then switch to the main discussion of the Burbanks/Fanatics exclusive deal and discuss some implications and some of the feedback from the initial video. @ClementeCollector 's video on National Winners and Losers: https://youtu.be/jbJejd4tk00?si=40P_12S...

Live BIC episode for National week, cause why not? 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 men...

This week we introduce a new silly/interesting card segment. Carlos knocks another card off the dwindling 95’ Modano checklist and the guys spend too much time discussing this development and #playercollector problems. From there the discussion goes to CGC and JSA joining forces to do autograph authentication service, some more thoughts on the Dallas card show robbery based on a Sports Collectors...

Unfortunately, this is the topic that has made the rounds since the Dallas Show over the weekend. An estimated 7 figures worth of cards were stolen from a well-known vintage dealer at the Dallas card show and after some quick housekeeping items we discuss this, along with some takeaways and our thoughts. Then we end on a lighter note at the end. Sports Collectors Daily article on the theft: https:...

Mix of topics to start as we discuss Carlos' upcoming COMC order, some Gemrate data and Brandon and Eric defend the sanctity of the NBA draft which leads to a Taro Tsujimoto reference. Then in the main topic, the guys discuss the role of attachment in our respective collecting and why collecting things we actually like plays into a lot of our collecting choices. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supp...

As we record this one, Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals is underway. We discuss some of the implications, including the win-win scenario for Eric and possible absolution for his Boston Bruins (no really, the scenario exists!). Then a few minutes of discussion Hobby Palooza from this past weekend. Our Hobby Palooza stream on the @4CollectorsForCollectors channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/HAIGj8...

A general discussion stemming from a Discord conversation. When some folks who were constantly around in the content space suddenly disappear, does it mean that they are no longer in the hobby, or have they changed how they engage with it? We discuss this, the US Open, Brandon finding another item related to a previous conversation, and more. Our upcoming live stream episode on Hobby Palooza on th...

Back to a more hobby-oriented episode with some fun discussions in between. A discussion on the update on the fake Jordan Red PMG drama and where things sit with Beckett. Then some random hobby topics, including Ultra Pro suing BCW based on trademarks for Penny Sleeves and Toploaders, begging the question: Why now? And how can they trademark terms that are so generic for the hobby? Hobby Palooza R...

This episode mostly discusses the completion of the Western Conference Finals as Carlos and Bobbles have their post-mortem while Eric gets to watch other tortured hockey fans for a change of pace. (1:07:20) Then the discussion shifts to making choices in our collecting and moving on from cards that don't serve us, even if it means selling "iconic" or otherwise desirable cards. Runwithbulls23 IG ac...

Live BIC episode where Eric pretends to know hockey players while Carlos and Bobbles shake their heads disapprovingly while doing a mini-watch along for Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Finals. Victor from @true_rcs also joined us to chat on the rookie card, have some fun hobby bantering, and join in disapproval of Eric in general. Thanks to Victor for joining us and the chat for their partici...

A recent Stacking Slabs podcast had Carlos inspired to return to the topic of hobby content and talk it over with Eric and Bobbles to see where they sit on it right now. Slacking Slabs episode that inspired the discussion: https://www.stackingslabs.com/episodes/the-state-of-hobby-content-with-dave-iowa_dave_sportscards Cards & Comics episode on Clemente Collector's channel that was referenced: htt...