Because I'm Carlos

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 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

  1. FEB 28

    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:- Viewer Comments (1:42)- Silly Card of the Week (3:43)- The BIC "Drive for Adjacency" (12:43)- Pickups & CSC Collectors Supershow Discussion (22:18)- "Record" Pokemon Illustrator Sale & Controversies (48:43)Links mentioned:1952 Topps Jackie Robinson Pickups from  @RipFan8 :https://youtu.be/ZAl708rPYdk?si=HDD3LCcnfkT0m56uRattle Pokemon Video on Sale:https://youtu.be/MJ_hbOFXkrw?si=OhFzJWft5M4y2TQiRipIt Platform:https://launch.ripit.co/Logan Paul X Post:https://x.com/LoganPaul/status/2003886071864873104?lang=enThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/Ygr3stENynILink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

    1h 38m

  2. FEB 26

    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 Edition (27:07)- Talking Hobby Curation and General Nonsense (39:05)Links mentioned:Cardboard Cynics Episode 3:https://youtu.be/dbm6kdSf3GM?si=rGGd1Dh0LjYVXThGLatest Video on the Net54 Event from  @DansVintageBaseballPC https://youtu.be/y_ko-DQ5Jx8?si=VczY-34JP_HSkQXIThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/-gk7HMbjwxULink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

    1h 21m

  3. FEB 24

    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)- Fanatics Leaked Documents (1:17:31)Links mentioned:Cardboard Cynics Episode 2:https://youtu.be/HdSIzN2r2t0?si=dNvmUjSPUMg8fyuR"Why Sports Card Influencers Complain Instead of Adapting"https://youtu.be/oDEwX7Q3Wm8?si=n0mV99zRcHyTMcPe"This is everything wrong with Sports Card Breaking"https://youtu.be/xyFwmKteuUs?si=RWbToxzpH7X-xIlqArticle from Sports Card Radio on Fanatics Leaked Documents:https://www.sportscardradio.com/top-breakers-revealed-in-leaked-fanatics-documents/"Leaked Fanatics Documents Reveal Secret Breaker Info Was Never Meant to Go Public"https://youtu.be/EyWti5YGmLA?si=goxFZ_eU4C1B5PORThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/-gk7HMbjwxULink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

    1h 45m

  4. FEB 22

    #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 & Football discussion (20:55)- Talk on the YouTube Sports Card HOF coming up and Eric's plea for adjacency (1:40:20)Links mentioned:Cardboard Cynics Episode 2:https://youtu.be/HdSIzN2r2t0?si=dNvmUjSPUMg8fyuRThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/XCBVNdruzL0Link to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

    1h 47m

  5. FEB 21

    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 & Discussion (38:50)- The Guys Discuss Updates to the Upcoming "Collectors Supershow" (1:06:37)- Brief Discussion on Content being stale lately, and AI Thumbnails running amo (1:32:34)Links mentioned:Official site for the Collectors Supershow:https://collectorssupershow.com/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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestlingSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/X2R9kN_SdjELink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

    1h 42m

  6. FEB 19

    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 (19:18)- UD announces full "debut" jerseys coming to new releases (34:25)- The Guys recap Wild Card Weekend and make more horrendous picks (52:48)Links mentioned:Episode 1 of "Cardboard Cynics" on  @DansVintageBaseballPC channelhttps://youtu.be/NnB55Qzw11Q?si=9yZ1yw7odYIEEAZ_Upper Deck to Launch NHL Game Jersey Debut Card Program from Sports Collectors Daily:https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/upper-deck-to-launch-nhl-game-jersey-debut-card-program/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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/LRR8YRbuwlwLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

    1h 54m

  7. FEB 17

    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 guesses on the potential card implications of the playoffs (46:38)- More foolishness to finish the episode (1:15:38)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 AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/6C3Q-WQpaQkLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!#SportsCards #TheHobby #sportscardpodcast

    1h 29m

  8. JAN 31

    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 (31:20)- 2025 Year in Review (46:38)- Outlook/Plans for 2026 (1:27:55)- Eric & Brandon get to talk up their NFL Teams (1:36:45)Links mentioned:Ray Bourque Charity site:https://bourquefamilyfoundation.org/ @Sportscardsanonymous  channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Sportscardsanonymous @BaseballCollector  video on the Strongsville Show moving:https://youtu.be/0TV7vW5h38E?si=E19C6cy80MZ8DdoXRecent live on the  @b1gscott35  channel:https://www.youtube.com/live/ADb9_nrTCDo?si=ZntWKGBlDnozSCBcThanks 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.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned:https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YMSee Bobbles on their channel:https://www.youtube.com/@bobblesandballcardsFollow Eric on his IG:https://www.instagram.com/sanderson2orr/Link to the YouTube version of the episode:https://youtu.be/SXDzRk_JB8sLink to Because I'm Carlos on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/because-im-carlos/id1540871164You can reach me in the comment section of the YouTube channel or on Instagram (@because_im_carlos).Thanks for listening!

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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

Information

  • Creator
    Carlos Alcazar
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carlos Alcazar
  • Show Website
    Because I'm Carlos

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