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Because I'm Carlos
by Carlos Alcazar
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
Episodes
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Episode 200 Spooktacular | BIC 200
More clever title TBD.... live!Agenda:- Silly Card of the Week- Pickups- Other topics, probably...Links mentioned:Sports Card Nonsense Live with Dan:https://www.youtube.com/live/O3i8SDJg-10?si=Mq7ZNfRy4uL96jWYThanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of…
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We started on Monday and arrived on Friday | BIC 176
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…
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Collect What You Like & Other Bad Hobby Advice | BIC 175
*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...
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Live... From wherever this is... | BIC 174
*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...
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We are so back... (Rovell consigns with Probstein, Eric gets Crumbl) | BIC 173
*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...
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BGS Struggles, 90s Fakes & Bike Crashes | BIC 172
*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...
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The Hobby was not Shaken or Stirred... | BIC 171
*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...
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We are not Pre-Ordering Tickets to the Revolution | BIC 170
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…
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Topic Adjacent | BIC 169
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...
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Record #ChosenRosen & YTHOF Eve | BIC 168
*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...
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Collectors Supershow & $16.5 Million Pokemon Sale | BIC 167
*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:-...
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Eric Roast Opening Ceremonies | BIC 166
*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...
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Pac(k)man's Lament | BIC 165
*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)-...
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#SlowNewsWeek & Eric makes a New End of Year Clip | BIC 164
*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…
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This Years NFL is Drunk | BIC 163
*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 &...
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Where Eric tries to be Patriots Adjacent | BIC 162
*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…
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The Struggle is Real | BIC 161
*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...
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2025 In Review | BIC 160
*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...
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CGC Tallboy Holder, Goldin Juggles a Wagner, COMC Questions & Hobby Resilience | BIC 159
*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...
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Collectors Acquire Beckett | BIC 158
*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...
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Please Responsible, Responsibly | BIC 157
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...
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Hobbying Continues Unabated | BIC 156
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...
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Probstein Back to eBay & Hobby Resilience | BIC 155
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...
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Shill “Coles” Notes & Remaining 2025 Plans | BIC 154
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...
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2025 Toronto Sport Card Expo Hangover | BIC 153
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...
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Fall Expo Eve is Upon Us... | BIC 152
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...
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Record Shields, Sports Weekend & Expo Prep | BIC 151
This week, the guys go through the usual segments, then venture into a quick rundown on Carlos' Sports Weekend, followed by a further discussion of a record $9100 Modano Shield card sale and it's implications. Lastly, they have a quick discussion on some Expo considerations for a new attendee…
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5 Years and One Day Later | BIC 150
For Episode 150, we're doing it Live!Agenda:General Hobby Talk & ALCS Game 7 WatchalongThanks 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...
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Bounties and "Private Sale" Fantasy Land | BIC 149
A "record" Luka Private sale and a recent bounty post led the guys into a few discussions beyond the usual segments.Agenda:- Comments from last week (4:40)- Silly Card of the Week (15:40)- Pickups (24:20)- In the first mini-topic, the guys discuss the recent announced "Private" $4.7 Million sale…
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Main Topic Adjacent | BIC 148
With no solid main topic this week, the guys ended up having more fun with the regular segments.Agenda:- Comments from last week (18:07)- Silly Card of the Week (27:56)- Pickups, including one live during the podcast (48:39)- Carlos does a music review of the latest Matthew Good EP, as referenced...
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MLB Playoffs, Bobbles' Taylor Story & Probstein announces "snype" | BIC 147
After an extended intro where we learn that Carlos overspent on Blue Jays playoff merch and doesn't want to talk about the past, the regular segments begin, including comments (10:11), Silly Card of the week (15:13), and Pickups (28:47) where Brandon shares stories about attending Michael…
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What is a Hobby Grail? | BIC 146
After the regular segments of Silly Card of the Week (6:10), Comments (15:08), and Pickups (24:16), the guys have an open-ended discussion on the classic question: What constitutes a grail in Sports Card Collecting? Can there be more than one? What needs to be in place for something to qualify?...
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Talking Hobby, Content & Creating a Repack w/ Josh from The Hockey Cards Gongshow
Josh from the Hockey Card Gongshow joins me to discuss the hobby, share some thoughts on content, and explain the conception and philosophy behind their "Gongshow Reloaded Hockey Repack."Instagram Page for the new venture:https://www.instagram.com/gongshow_reloaded/Hockey Card Gongshow YouTube...
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Networks, Repacks & Pet Peeves Oh My! | BIC 145
This week's show starts with the regular segments: silly card of the week (1:41), reviewing last week's comments (9:31), and pickups (14:38).From there, a brief discussion on the brand new "Sports Card Clubhouse" network started by MidLife Cards, Junk Wax Hero and Splendid Sports (21:22).Things...
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Sports Card Therapist Returns & Week 1 NFL | BIC 144
A mix of things this week as we are less than 2 months away from the Toronto Sport Card Expo - Fall Edition. First Bobbles confirms that he indeed will be attending the Expo this fall, followed by the Silly Card of the Week (7:36).Pickups follow that (16:08) and then a brief rundown and…
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Introducing "Mayo" Marcel | BIC 143
*Original Airdate: Sep 2, 2025* A fun, collecting-centric episode as the guys discuss the silly card of the week (1:45), Carlos introduces "Mayo Marcel," much to Eric's chagrin (11:09), and a historic amendment is made to the infamous "BIC Rules" (38:56). Then they look at some recent pickups....
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$12.9 Million Jordan/Kobe sale, Record Breaking Cutler & The Vintage/Modern Divide | BIC 142
*Original Airdate: Aug 26, 2025* A few simple topics branch out into quite the super-sized episode.First, the usual segments of silly card of the week (8:55) and then pickups (19:12).From there, the discussion moves to the record-breaking $12.9 Million Kobe/Jordan Dual Logoman auto (26:41), which...
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“Content” Ghost Ship Adrift | BIC 141
*Original Airdate: Aug 19, 2025* This episode starts off with the usual segments after about 15 minutes of nonsense with Pickups (16:00) followed by the Silly Card of the Week (28:02).Then, in the first main topic, the guys discuss the 4 Collectors channel, announcing that it will be the new home...
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Has the National Created It's Own Competition? | BIC 140
*Original Airdate: Aug 12, 2025* A trio of main topics this week, but first, we start with the silly card of the week (9:07), followed by this week's pickups (18:47) for the regular segments, which continued for a while as the guys ended up being nostalgic about old dial-up internet.Once that was...
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Eric ruins The National & Hobby Pet Peeves | BIC 139
*Original Airdate: Aug 5, 2025* In the post-National episode, the guys discuss the silly card of the week (2:05), some pickups (10:51), and then some takeaways from the National coverage they saw, including Detroit being named as the site for the 2028 show and why Eric may be responsible for fun...
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The Week in Review & Obligatory National Talk | BIC 138
*Original Airdate: Jul 29, 2025* For this week, the guys go through the usual segments, pickups (18:01), and silly card of the week. (28:24)From there, the rest of the episode consists of Carlos recapping the recent videos from the past week or so, including comments, with some observations on…
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Hobby Palooza Recap & $350 Million Fake Autograph Scandal | BIC 137
*Original Airdate: Jul 22, 2025* This week's podcast focuses on the regular segments of pickups, silly card of the week, and going over listener comments. From there, the discussion goes to a recap of Hobby Palooza that Carlos and Eric participated in over the weekend. (34:59)Lastly, the main…
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eBay trying Extended Bidding & the Collector Priority Scale | BIC 136
*Original Airdate: Jul 8, 2025* The podcast week starts with the Silly Card of the Week (2:08), followed by last week's comments (12:03) and then some mail time (21:52). The discussion then shifts to eBay experimenting with extended bidding (33:30), and finishes up with a breakdown and discussion...
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Marchand will NOT be a Bruin & Influencing Responsibly | BIC 135
Original Airdate: Jul 1, 2025 A few topics sprinkled in this week's episode.First, the silly card of the week starts things off (8:15), followed by a review of some comments and pickups from this week, including Carlos' World Series of Poker-themed COMC pickup (15:04).Out of pity for Eric, then...
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Hobby Summer & Fanatics Fest Thoughts | BIC 134
Original Airdate: Jun 24, 2025After this week's Silly Card of the Week segment (7:44), Carlos runs through some cards that he picked up, a few that got away, and a disappointment from this year's edition of The Cup (19:21).From there, the conversation goes to the hobby in the summertime, as there...
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eBay Etiquette & WhatNot Never Learns | BIC 133
Original Airdate: Jun 17, 2025Another episode has the guys discussing some new pickups, silly card of the week, and yet another episode of "WhatNot Never Gets It Right"Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up...
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PSA Survey's, SGC Conspiracies & UD "Innovation" | BIC 131
This week's podcast features a full agenda as Carlos reviews some incoming mail with some "no bueno" shipping practices. (14:06)In the main agenda topics, the guys talk about PSA's survey on "Card Cleaning" with its suspicious timing (25:45), SGC getting a new PSA neighbor in Boca Raton (40:03),...
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This is a Golden Era! #PraiseTheContentGods | BIC 130
Back to regular programming as Eric keeps his scandalous hot takes to a minimum.The guys show off a few recent pickups and discuss the recent Metal Universe hockey game (14:22). This is then followed by going over a few recent arguments from Discord and YouTube that Carlos found interesting hobby...
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Geoff Wilson, Hobby GOAT?!?!? | BIC 129
A simple conversation following up on the Geoff Wilson RANT video ends with Eric breaking the bingo card and possibly losing his mind, with hobby notables catching strays all over the place. (38:50)Before all that, the guys discuss the silly card of the week and some recent pickups. (20:50)In…
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When Hype barely moves the Needle | BIC 128
*Originally Aired May 13, 2025*A variety of topics this week as Carlos recounts visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team's home opener. (11:02)From there, the discussion moves to talking about the hockey playoffs, specifically focusing on the breakout playoffs for Mikko Rantanen and how…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
HOSTED BY
Carlos Alcazar
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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...
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