Wax Ecstatic
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Podcast Overview
<div>Have you rediscovered your childhood baseball cards, or do you have that "90s nostalgia" itch you've been looking to scratch? Come take a trip down memory lane as we take a second look at some famous (and not so famous) baseball cards from the 1990s all the way back through the 1950s. Wax Ecstatic is hosted by long-time collector Matt Sammon, who always has a fun look back at some of that classic cardboard in your collection!<br> <br> </div>
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Publishing Since
8/18/2016
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Recent Episodes
August 13, 2021
189: Singled Out: The Life and Legend of Glenn Burke, with author Andrew Maraniss
<div>Host Matt Sammon discuses the new book "Singled Out" with author Andrew Maraniss. What started as a random card pull from a 1978 Topps pack will take you down the life path of Glenn Burke, Major League Baseball's first openly gay player. Maraniss shares how Burke was shoved aside to an early career end, while we take a look at 3 players who were part of Burke's life directly or indirectly.<br> <br> Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains<br> <br> Watch the video on this subject at <a href="https://youtu.be/uZZ6WDAjuvE">https://youtu.be/uZZ6WDAjuvE</a> </div>
July 30, 2021
188: YOU KIDS GET OFF MY YARD! The (Old) Boys of Summer and the 1990 Pacific SPBA set!
<div>Host Matt Sammon dives into a seldom known set about a seldom known league. In the winter of 1989-90, former Major League players brought their achy backs and creaky knees to the newly formed Senior Professional Baseball Association. The SPBA quickly developed from a zany idea, and just as quickly went away. While the 1990 SPBA Pacific baseball card set isn't much to write home about, how this league even got off the ground is.<br> <br> Watch our pack break at <a href="https://youtu.be/FZTAR8_Lx_E">https://youtu.be/FZTAR8_Lx_E</a><br> <br> Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains</div>
July 16, 2021
187: The "Eh" Team: How O-Pee-Chee Went From a Mirror of Topps to a Top-Notch Set in 1992
<div>Host Matt Sammon dives into the bargain bin to find a gem in 1992 O-Pee-Chee Premier, a set that was overlooked then and now. At only 198 cards, this sharp set is loaded with Hall of Famers and young stars, and is worthy of your attention nowadays.<br> <br> Watch the video break at <a href="https://youtu.be/gkTCE7WwA4E">https://youtu.be/gkTCE7WwA4E</a><br> <br> Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains</div>
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<div>Have you rediscovered your childhood baseball cards, or do you have that "90s nostalgia" itch you've been looking to scratch? Come take a trip down memory lane as we take a second look at some famous (and not so famous) baseball cards from the 1990s all the way back through the 1950s. Wax Ecstatic is hosted by long-time collector Matt Sammon, who always has a fun look back at some of that classic cardboard in your collection!<br> <br> </div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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