Because I'm Carlos
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
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 114 minutes
- Episodes
- 178
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
When the "Buy" Price Point hits & Chantilly Show Report | BIC 99
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. F…
02:03:33 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Eric's Silver Cyclist & Technical Grading vs Eye Appeal | BIC 98
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…
01:36:58 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
Thoughts on Breaking & Rule #8 is Introduced | BIC 97
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…
02:31:24 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Comb Over Man, The Chicken Man and Come On Man... | BIC 96
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…
02:08:57 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Comping Comps, The Pacific Problem & You never go "Full Leaf" | BIC 95
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 f…
02:36:07 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Bryce Young in the Valley of Sadness & Carlos' First Card Show Dealer Experience | BIC 94
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, th…
01:52:25 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
"Mayo" Monday & Brandon ruins Love | BIC 93
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 …
01:50:15 |
Thu 12 Sep 2024
Is a hotdog a sandwich? & Hobby Budget thoughts | BIC 92
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 con…
02:00:57 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Collecting players in decline & "Caveat Emptor" | BIC 91
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 ho…
01:44:53 |
Wed 04 Sep 2024
Raygun Custom, Box Prices & Eric commits crimes against Cereal | BIC 90
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 does…
01:48:00 |
Fri 23 Aug 2024
CT Scanners aren't just for Eric Anymore | BIC 89
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 …
02:28:57 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Carlos attends Hamilton Collecticon & Eric is off the hook one one thing | BIC 88
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…
01:26:35 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
Final National Thoughts & Burbank Fanatics Exclusive | BIC 87
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/F…
01:42:28 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Impromptu National Week Episode | BIC 86
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 …
02:12:03 |
Thu 25 Jul 2024
Roots Sweater Cards, CGC/JSA partnership & "Hobby Burnout" | BIC 85
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 #player…
01:35:49 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
$2 Million Dallas Card Show Theft | BIC 84
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 car…
01:22:17 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Random topics, Taro Tsujimoto and “attachment” in our collecting | BIC 83
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 m…
01:43:49 |
Tue 02 Jul 2024
Hobby Palooza & Game 7 Absolution for Eric? | BIC 82
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 rea…
00:59:45 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Collecting vs Content and Where our collecting sits | BIC 81
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 ha…
01:40:00 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Fake PMG update & Ultra Pro sues BCW | BIC 80
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 topi…
01:30:45 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
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