The Odd Lot Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with legendary jockey Bob Champion, winner of the 1981 Grand National aboard Aldaniti. Listen in as we discuss Bob's remarkable career, including insights into his path to becoming a Grand National champion. Bob also reflects on his journey overcoming cancer and the incredible work being done by the Bob Champion Cancer Trust to support others. The team also discuss Lot 14, to be sold jointly on behalf of the Bob Champion Cancer Trust and the Injured Jockeys Fund. This superb horse racing quilt by the artist Brenda Martin Matthews will feature in our auction on the 13th of November!

Ever wondered how football memorabilia auctions became such a big deal? In this episode, we’re diving into the growth of football auctions with our team of specialists who live and breathe it. From the rarest, most legendary items to personal stories of how we got hooked on collecting, we’ve got it all. Tune in to hear about the unique paths that brought our specialists to Graham Budd Auctions, along with some behind-the-scenes stories from our careers along the way.

Gabriel Clarke is an award-winning sports journalist and broadcaster filmmaker with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Best known for his work with ITV Sport, Gabriel has covered some of the most memorable moments in football, becoming a trusted voice in the world of sports journalism. In this episode we sit down with Gabriel to discuss our upcoming auctions on the 1st and 2nd of October. Join Gabriel and our team of specialists as they discuss the extraordinary sports memorabilia set to be auctioned, including the remarkable collections of Gordon McQueen, Viv Anderson, and David McCreery.

In this must-hear episode, we sit down with football icon Viv Anderson, MBE, to talk about his legendary career. From breaking barriers as the first Black player to represent England, to lifting trophies with Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, and Manchester United, Viv shares stories from his time at the top of the game. Viv and our team of specialists also discuss the rare shirts and iconic items from his collection, which are set to feature in our auction on October 1st.

In this special episode, the Odd Lot Team welcomes two distinguished guests: Hayley McQueen, renowned TV sports presenter and lead anchor on Sky Sports News, and Tony Currie, former footballer for Sheffield United, Leeds United, QPR, and England. Together, we take an in-depth look at the remarkable career of Gordon McQueen, who made his mark at both Leeds United and Manchester United.

Get ready, sports fans and memorabilia collectors! In this episode, we dive into our highly anticipated September Sporting Memorabilia Auction on the 3rd & 4th of September. Listen in as our specialists share insights on a few of the highlight lots we’ll be bringing to auction, including an autographed, match-used Rafael Nadal Babolat tennis racquet, a unique silver-and-enamel salver presented to Sir Alf Ramsey, and the Joe Kirkup collection. 

Join the Odd Lot Team as we discuss our August Sporting Memorabilia Timed Auction! Whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips to help you navigate the bidding process for timed auctions. Listen in as our team of specialists discuss the standout items from the catalogue and look ahead to our upcoming auctions in 2024.

We're breaking down the most epic moments from this year's auctions, discussing the highlight items that had everyone buzzing. Plus, we're talking all about England's nail-biting finish at Euro 2024 and giving you the inside scoop on our upcoming auctions that every sports memorabilia fanatic needs to know about.

Join the Odd Lot Team as they sit down and discuss our upcoming Sports & Olympic Memorabilia Auction. Get insights and hear the history behind some fascinating lots of Olympic history that we will be bringing to auction, including Clyde Purnell’s 1908 Olympic Football gold medal. But it’s not just pieces of Olympic history that will be up for grabs, with historic memorabilia from various other sports, including football, tennis and cricket available. Mark your calendars for the 18th & 19th of June!

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Celtic football memorabilia with Kieran, the owner of The Glasgow Celtic Wear. In this episode, we explore Kieran's passion for collecting Celtic shirts and the journey that led him to open a football shirt shop in Glasgow. We also discuss his experience attending our Scottish Sporting Memorabilia Auction earlier this month, along with some of the stories behind the standout shirts in his collection.

Join the Odd Lot Team as they take a closer look at some of the highlight lots in our upcoming Scottish Sporting Memorabilia Auction. Listen in as they discuss the Alex Miller collection, the world of match worn shirts and take a look at Scotland's football history, along with special mentions of the Ryder Cup and insights into more of our future sales.

Join the Odd Lot Team and Rangers legend Alex Miller as they discuss his illustrious career as a player and manager. In his 15 years with Rangers, Miller made 309 appearances, winning multiple league titles and cup competitions for the club. Discover the stories behind some of the iconic items from his collection of football memorabilia, which we will be auctioning on the 10th of April.

Join the Odd Lot team and a very special guest as they talk about Graham Budd Auctions for its 20th Anniversary. Our Founder and Chairman, Graham Budd, along with our regular hosts take it back to reminisce on how his love of sport and auctioning background led to the company being formed. Listen in as some fascinating stories are told about the best lots we’ve had the pleasure of selling and how the memorabilia market has changed over 20 years.

With over 1000 lots in our upcoming auction on the 5th and 6th of March, the Odd Lot team could chat all day about their favourite items. They’ve managed to summarise down to just some of the most exciting pieces in the sale, so you can get the rundown of memorabilia and the stories behind them that make them so special.

Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes stories from Tony Currie’s amazing career as the football legend sits down with the Odd Lot team to talk about some of the lots in our upcoming Sports Memorabilia auction on the 5th and 6th March. Learn which pieces you may have to compete with the sportsman himself to get, and also the surprising story behind his England tracksuit top that will be available in our upcoming event.

Join the Graham Budd Team for their last podcast of 2023! In this episode the Odd Lot Team sit down and reflect on the many highlights of our busiest year to date. Listen in as the team discuss countless highlight lots from the year gone by.

Get ready to dive into the world of sports memorabilia as we discuss the highlight lots from our upcoming auction! Join us as we explore the stories behind rare collectibles that have left a mark on the history of various sports. Don't miss out on hearing the perspective of our specialists on the treasures that await bidders on the 5th and 6th of December 2023.

In this episode, the Odd Lot Team sit down and reflect on the success of our ‘Rugby World Cup & Sports Memorabilia Auction’ and ‘Manchester United Memorabilia Auction’. Listen in as the team shares behind-the-scenes insights into the auction days and give their thoughts on some of the stand-out lots that were sold. If that wasn't enough, the team also looks ahead to the other incredible auctions we will be hosting before the close of 2023.

Dive into a world of nostalgia and music history! Join the Odd Lot team as we take you on a journey through the iconic treasures that await you in our upcoming auction. Get ready to explore the legendary artists and unique histories encapsulated in these cherished items. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply curious about the magic of vinyl and pop culture, this podcast is your backstage pass to this event. Discover the headline lots that will set this auction apart!

Join us on a thrilling journey into the world of football memorabilia as we dive deep into the iconic history of Manchester United. In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with renowned collector Paul Atkinson. Get ready to explore countless treasures related to this legendary club as the team chat through some of the most sought-after Manchester United memorabilia. If that wasn't enough - the Manchester United items discussed will be auctioned by the Graham Budd Team on the 28th of September 2023.

The Odd Lot Team sit down and discuss our upcoming Rugby World Cup & Sports Memorabilia Auction. However, this podcast isn't just about discussing memorabilia; it's about bringing these pieces of history to life. In this episode, our team give their thoughts on a selection of rare and sought-after pieces of sports memorabilia that are about to hit the auction block. From jerseys worn by rugby legends, to tennis rackets previously owned by legends of the sport, we've got it all. Listen in as the team discuss the history behind iconic pieces of memorabilia and the items to look out for in our upcoming auction. If that wasn’t enough - you also have a chance to own these pieces of sporting history! Our September auction will take place on the 5th & 6th of September 2023.

The Odd Lot team sit down and discuss all things caps. Listen in as the team share a wide range of fascinating stories behind the caps they have encountered down the years. Learn what makes caps such an intriguing choice of memorabilia to add to your collection.

The Odd Lot team sit down and discuss some of the pieces that are being sold in our timed auction (which closes on the 27th of August 2023). Timed auctions are an excellent opportunity to boost your existing collection or to start one from scratch. If you’re new to investing in sports memorabilia and not sure where to start, this podcast is a must listen.

Dive into the fascinating world of whisky with our latest episode on The Odd Lot podcast! Join our whisky specialist, Martin Green, as he shares his extensive knowledge from 30 years of experience in whisky auctions with regulars, Adam and David.

The Odd Lotters take a closer look at the fantastic results from Graham Budd Auctions' June Sports Memorabilia sale including the World Record-setting hammer price for the official adidas 2022 World Cup Final match used ball!

The Odd Lot team discuss the featured collections and highlight lots in Graham Budd's June Sports Memorabilia Auction, set to be one of the largest sales in the auction house's history.

The trio of David, John and Adam are joined by David 'Bumble' Lloyd to talk through his private collection of cricket ephemera that will feature in Graham Budd's June 2023 sale.

John and David are joined by the family of Tom Wilson to discuss the Huddersfield legend's career and the collection of his memorabilia that will be appearing in Graham Budd's June 2023 Auction.

The trio discuss the outstanding results from Graham Budd Auctions' first sale of 2023.

For the first-ever episode of The Odd Lot, the trio of David, Adam and John discuss the highlights interested collectors can look out for in Graham Budd's March Sports Memorabilia Auction.