Best Mike Beckett Podcasts (2024)

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August 8, 2024 41:47

4d ago41:47

41:47

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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WaxPackHero Greatest Hits - One Millions Cubs Beau Is Going Full Time In Cards 39:09

2d ago39:09

39:09

Today we look back at my 2022 interview with Beau Thompson about his move from selling cards as a side hustle to selling full time. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Su…

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#443 - Listener Emails 27:36

4h ago27:36

27:36

Chris and Shane respond to multiple listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Garage Sale Gold! 17:45

1h ago17:45

17:45

Last weekend, I went digging at a bunch of garage sales. You always hear about some great card finds that turn up at yard sales from time to time, but for me they were elusive. Well, on Saturday I finally struck cardboard gold! Here’s the story of how I picked up a great collection of vintage Mantle, Nolan Ryan, Clemente, Aaron, and more! Sponsor o…

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#442 - Observer’s Calendar for August 2024 25:14

2h ago25:14

25:14

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to add to your observing list. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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July 25, 2024 53:21

18d ago53:21

53:21

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Stranger Things Cards Conversation with The Sports Card Dad 25:38

2h ago25:38

25:38

Dustin from the Sports Card Dad YouTube channel joins me to discuss Stranger Things cards! We both have cards from the hit Netflix series in our collection and we provide an overview of the types of cards fans of the show can collect. Watch his show at the link above, find him on Twitter/X and Instagram. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can al…

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#441 - Observing in Grasslands National Park 46:37

10h ago46:37

46:37

Chris shares his observing reports from his trip Grasslands National Park West Block.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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July 18, 2024 32:37

25d ago32:37

32:37

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Conversation with The Sports Card Dad: Part 1 23:36

36m ago23:36

23:36

Dustin from the Sports Card Dad YouTube channel joins me to discuss his hobby history, his collection, and to share why he had to take a break from buying cards for a while. Watch his show at the link above, find him on Twitter/X and Instagram. Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if …

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#440 - Resources For Astronomy 47:12

17d ago47:12

47:12

Chris and Shane share their favourite resources that make observing g sessions successful.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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July 11, 2024 24:53

1M ago24:53

24:53

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Wasting Money in the Hobby? 9:38

4d ago9:38

9:38

I want you to buy, sell and trade your way into a collection you’ll love! Part of doing that is getting more cards for less money. In today’s episode I share some thoughts on things some collectors do that waste money. By exercising a little patience, these collectors could get the same cards for a whole lot less money. Sponsor of today’s episode: …

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S6: Craig Button, TSN director of scouting; 2024 NHL Draft look-back, 2025 look-ahead 44:12

29d ago44:12

44:12

It's time to put a bow on the 2024 NHL Draft, and TSN director of scouting Craig Button is the perfect guest to wrap up all that happened at Sphere in Las Vegas, from the biggest moments to the surprises, and the experience of having the draft in one of the most unique buildings on the planet. Craig also gives his early prediction on who the top th…

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#439 - Changes to the Podcast and Listener Emails 52:31

29d ago52:31

52:31

Chris and Shane announce a big change to the podcast and discuss come listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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WaxPackHero Greatest Hits - COMC Strategies with Dr. Beckett 51:37

29d ago51:37

51:37

Today’s greatest hits episode goes back to 2021 with Dr. James Beckett. We cover a variety of buying and selling strategies on COMC! Sponsor of Today’s Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --…

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#438 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2024 28:00

12d ago28:00

28:00

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2024, including a comet that might become visible with the naked eye in September/October. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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S6: First Round Recap: Macklin Celebrini, Beckett Sennecke, Cayden Lindstrom & Tij Iginla 44:09

15d ago44:09

44:09

Adam and Mike recap the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft and discuss their favorite moments, biggest surprises and best stories of a memorable night in Las Vegas. They are joined by Macklin Celebrini, Beckett Sennecke, Cayden Lindstrom and Tij Iginla . The guys wrap the episode talking about the facts and figures of the first round and what teams …

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#437 - Listener Emails 43:33

16d ago43:33

43:33

Chris and Shane discuss some listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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June 27, 2024 50:21

2M ago50:21

50:21

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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What Sold on eBay This Week? 19:26

19d ago19:26

19:26

I had just under 30 orders last week on eBay that covered all kinds of different product categories. Cards, records, collectibles, clothes and more got shipped out! Today, I go through all of them to share what sold, how much it sold for, and what I paid for it. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following …

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#436 - Stars A Month-by-Month Tour of the Constellations with Mike Lynch 48:08

19d ago48:08

48:08

Chris and Shane welcome Mike Lynch to talk about his book titled Stars A Month-by-Month Tour of the Constellations.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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S6: Sam Cosentino, NHL Network & Sportsnet; NHL Draft preview 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

The 2024 NHL Draft has finally arrived, and Sam Cosentino of NHL Network and Sportsnet joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to set up the big show at Sphere in Las Vegas. Cosentino gives his opinion on Macklin Celebrini's NHL future, what he would do if he was the Chicago Blackhawks making the No. 2 pick, if he would take Tij Iginla if he…

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#435 - Don’t Buy That Telescope 42:04

1M ago42:04

42:04

Chris and Shane discuss items that you may not need to go out observing.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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June 20, 2024 50:52

2M ago50:52

50:52

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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S6: Janne Vuorinen, NHL Central Scouting; Top International prospects 24:59

2M ago24:59

24:59

Janne Vuorinen, chief European scout for NHL Central Scouting, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top International prospects for the 2024 draft, including Nizhny Novgorod defenseman Anton Silayev and SKA St. Petersburg forward Ivan Demidov, each of whom could be selected in the top five. There's also talk about V…

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eBay Standard Envelope Shipping Issues? 10:39

26d ago10:39

10:39

The eBay Standard Envelope program has been a game changer for low end card buyers and sellers. However, some sellers are running into some issues with the program. In today’s episode I discuss some of those issues and some possible enhancements which could improve things. Sponsor of Today’s Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using t…

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#434- Another Telescope, Noctilucent Clouds, and Listener Emails 38:21

1M ago38:21

38:21

Chris buys a new telescope! Also some listener emails in this episode.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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S6: Nick Smith, NHL Central Scouting; Top OHL prospects 24:57

2M ago24:57

24:57

Nick Smith of NHL Central Scouting joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top 2024 draft prospects from the Ontario Hockey League, among them Saginaw defenseman Zayne Parekh, Oshawa forward Beckett Sennecke, and defenseman Sam Dickinson and forward Sam O'Reilly of London.…

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#433 - Shane’s New Telescope 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

Shane talks about his new Takahashi FOA-Q telescope.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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June 13, 2024 47:21

2M ago47:21

47:21

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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Another Junk Wax Hero 29:15

1M ago29:15

29:15

Mike from the Junk Wax Hero YouTube Channel joins me for a conversation about the videos he makes and his collecting focus in 2024! Find his channel here! Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.…

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#432 - The Sherwood Planetarium 57:18

1M ago57:18

57:18

Chris and Shane welcome guests Adam Firth and Steve Wallace to talk about the Sherwood Planetarium project. More details can be found at https://sherwood-observatory.org.uk/By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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S6: NHL Scouting Combine - PART II: Cayden Lindstrom, Zeev Buium & Cole Eiserman 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

Adam Kimelman and Mike Morreale sit down with top prospects Cayden Lindstrom (2:10), Zeev Buium (13:22) and Cole Eiserman (25:37). The guys get to know each prospect and discuss what makes each player special and highly rated prospects headed into this year's NHL Draft. Plus, find out where they project each guy goes as they reiterate their mock dr…

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#431 - Listener Emails 44:26

2M ago44:26

44:26

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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S6: NHL Scouting Combine - PART I: Macklin Celebrini & Chris Morehouse 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

NHL Draft Class is at the 2024 NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Macklin Celebrini, expected to be the No. 1 pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, joined the show (4:55) to discuss his season, how his meetings with the San Jose Sharks have gone and what will go into his decision to turn pro or return to college for another season. Co-hosts Adam Kimelman and M…

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WaxPackHero Greatest Hits - More eBay Selling Tips 16:03

2M ago16:03

16:03

Today we're going back to go back to Episode 87 from Nov 3, 2020 to listen to one of the podcast's most popular episodes. "More eBay Selling Tips" Let's see how many of these tips ring true today, and how many might need some updates based on the current resale environment! Sponsor of this Episode COMC.com You can also support the show by using the…

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#430 - Circus at Mokes Lake 57:22

2M ago57:22

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Inspired by a listener email, Chris and Shane talk about how an observing session can unexpectedly be interrupted.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#429 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2024 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

Chris and Shane talk interesting things to observe in June 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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May 30, 2024 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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S6: David Gregory, NHL Central Scouting & Jason Bukala, Sportsnet; NHL Scouting Combine preview 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

NHL Draft Class previews the upcoming NHL Scouting Combine with David Gregory of NHL Central Scouting, who shares his behind-the-scenes insight in how the Combine has grown, and his opinion on several top prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft. Sportsnet draft expert Jason Bukala also is on the show to talk Combine, a potential Memorial Cup bump for a co…

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Collecting Kershaw with David Craig 17:55

2M ago17:55

17:55

David Craig has over 2,500 unique Clayton Kershaw cards. Today, we discuss his Kershaw collection and a few of his other hobby interestes. You can find David on Twitter @DC_for_3_42. Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com S…

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#428 - More Aurora Observing Reports 57:03

2M ago57:03

57:03

Chris and Shane talk read and discuss more aurora observing reports.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#427 - Rain, Grasslands, Aurora, and Smoke 50:43

2M ago50:43

50:43

Chris and Shane talk about recent observing in Grasslands and the recent large aurora outburst.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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May 23, 2024 46:23

3M ago46:23

46:23

By Mike and Kevin Beckett

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S6: John Williams, NHL Central Scouting; WHL top prospects 29:50

2M ago29:50

29:50

John Williams of NHL Central Scouting joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale to discuss some of the top 2024 draft prospects from the Western Hockey League, among them Medicine Hat forward Cayden Lindstrom, and what Hockey Hall of Fame member Lindstrom reminds him of. Williams also touches on forwards Berkly Catton of Spokane and Tij Iginla…

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Matt Felumlee from CardHoundVintage.com 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

Matt Felumlee has been collecting for over 40 years. He’s bought, sold, and played an active role in a variety of collecting groups. He recently launched cardhoundvintage.com, and we discuss what that site is all about in today’s show! Sponsor of this Episode: COMC.com You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are …