Because I'm Carlos

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The audio version of my YouTube channel (Because I'm Carlos), this podcast features my conversations with fellow Sports Card collectors, industry insiders, and hobby questions brought from listeners and viewers. Enjoy the conversations which are hobby-based, but can certainly delve into other areas of collecting and life. You can also check out more on the "Because I'm Carlos" YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaCgEaXNDinc57_4bJwWwA

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Eric Pretends to know Marcel & Dallas WCF Watchalong | BIC 78

May 27 2024 166 mins

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 f

Hobby Content Right Now, to us... | BIC 77

May 22 2024 99 mins

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

The Stars make the Conference Finals & hobby topic roundup | BIC 76

May 20 2024 19 mins

Solo-pod as Carlos talks about the Dallas Stars advancing to the Western Conference Finals, what that got him looking at for his PC, and some quick hits on some recent hobby topics. 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:

The Machines have failed us, Hobby Refocus & 2024-25 UD First Look | BIC 75

May 14 2024 72 mins

With Rattle Pokemon doing a video on TAG following a former CGC 7.5 Pokemon card that became a TAG 10, we discuss some new thoughts on where things sit with TAG at this point in time and on how this scenario played out. Then Carlos outlines some thoughts following the acquisition of a long-time sought-after grail for his PC. Lastly, the guys have fun looking at 2024-25 UD Series 1

Game 7's & Wemby brings Unlicensed back around | BIC 74

May 07 2024 77 mins

With Boston and Dallas advancing, the guys discuss their team's respective Game 7s. After the contractually mandated "hockeys," they discuss the 2024 Topps Chrome Wemby card and specifically talk about where they stand on the unlicensed cards. Sports Collectors Digest article on Topps Football Cards: https://sportscollectorsdigest.com/cards/butch-jacobs-and-his-work-on-topps-footba

Spring Expo Hangover | BIC 73

May 01 2024 99 mins

Back to a regular episode as the guys have a post-2024 Toronto Spring Expo discussion. Carlos fills them in on what he saw, some stories and observations from the show, and some general takeaways. 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://amgcollectible

Brady Signing Follow up & Night Before Expo | BIC 72

Apr 25 2024 19 mins

Solo Pod follow-up as Carlos looked at a past Brady signing to put together some more thoughts on the "signing gone wrong" discussed in the Live Episode 71. From there a few minutes on the Expo as it approaches hours away. Cllct article on the Tom Brady signing discussed: https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/tom-brady-autograph-signing-sparks-uproar-he-defaced-our-

Spring Expo Week Live Pod & Tom Brady Signing Gone Wrong | BIC 71

Apr 24 2024 129 mins

Live podcast episode while the guys talk some Spring Expo and shameless glance over at the hockey games in progress. The conversation then moves to an in-depth talk on a Tom Brady signing gone wrong. Cllct article on the Tom Brady signing discussed: https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/tom-brady-autograph-signing-sparks-uproar-he-defaced-our-stuff Thanks to @AMGCol

79 OPC Case in Limbo, Kurts & The Passion of the Bobbles | BIC 70

Apr 16 2024 113 mins

A discussion-heavy episode as the guys discuss the strange happenings in the 1979-80 OPC Case sale as it remains in limbo. Then, in the main segment, they revisit Kurt's card care topic after his most recent interview and the continued controversy surrounding him. Article from Sports Collectors Daily on $3.7 Million 79 OPC Case sale: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/3-7-millio

Rando Topics: Wrasslin' & Beckett says Nothing | BIC 69

Apr 09 2024 79 mins

A mix of many small topics including Carlos having probably too much fun riling up some Wrasslin' fans with some Wrestlemania 40 takes, Bobbles briefly touching on the UFL before going into Beckett's latest run of announcing announcements and then announcing that they are changing nothing in their grading scale. Beckett IG announcement on the Grading Scale: https://www.instagram.co