Wax Museum: A Basketball Card Podcast

In this episode, Kyle chats with former Upper Deck/Panini employee Tone Stakes (www.gameusedtone.com) about his memories from working in the sports card industry. Topics discussed include purchasing …

Have you ever wondered how Panini acquires game-worn jerseys for retired players? In this episode, Kyle discusses the process he's used to match relic cards to their original source material. Along t…

What are some of the benefits and challenges to collecting one specific player? In this episode, Kyle brings Steve (AKA @showley2003) on to discuss his Jae Crowder collection. As a part of this journ…

In this episode, Kyle provides some thoughts on the Corona Virus and how it could impact the NBA season, collecting, and the National. At the end of the episode, listeners are encouraged to mail card…

What do collectors do when sports card shows are shut down nationwide? In this episode, Kyle and Justin (AKA @610sportscards) discuss the recent Virtual Sports Card Convention (#VSCC2020) that took p…

In this episode, Kyle wraps up his journey through NBA card history (2012-Present). Key topics discussed include the double rookie class, the Wiggins chase, the Ben Simmons exclusive, the emergence o…

In this episode, Kyle continues his journey through NBA card history (2003-2011). Key topics discussed include Exquisite, the Fleer bankruptcy, license exclusives, Panini, the lockout season, and Lin…

In this episode, Kyle takes a stroll through NBA card history (prior to 2003). Key topics discussed include vintage releases, 1986-87 Fleer, the "junk wax" era, the birth of refractors, the insert cr…

In this episode, Kyle chats with Blowout Cards forum member Evan (AKA Geechquest) about his Top 20 Panini inserts.

In this episode, Kyle addresses the recent Optic chase and the class action suit filed against PSA, PWCC, and Probstein.

In this episode, Kyle covers several wacky social media posts from the week and then weighs the positives and negatives of Blowout's new Modern Wax Private Equity Fund.

In this episode, Kyle discusses some of the highs and lows of Facebook investor groups. Afterward, he talks some more about the current rookie class, the 2012-13 hobby rookie class, and Panini's dist…

In this episode, Kyle is joined by Jake Roy in order to discuss the life, legacy, and cardboard of Kobe Bryant. RIP Mamba.

The day we've all waited for has come and gone: Zion's official NBA debut. In this episode, Kyle looks back at the conversation he had with Adam in April, he examines the realized effect Zion has alr…

In this episode, Kyle opens by expressing his newfound love for Panini Status. Shortly after, he tackles six questions that collectors are asking on social media. Stick around for the end, where you …

You've heard the David Harrison Exquisite RPA mentioned on the show before...now hear from the man pictured on the card! In this episode, Kyle talks with former Pacer David Harrison about signing car…

In this episode, Kyle addresses the obliterated Lauri Markkanen Nebula 1/1, the history of Panini's Revolution basketball set (including its Pacific origins), Panini's new blockchain initiative, and …

Over the last several years, social media has become an incredible outlet where collectors can let their voices be heard. But sometimes it's nice to hear those voices on a more...literal level. In th…

In this episode, Kyle opens with an explanation for the newest changes to the 16/99 Steph Curry NT RPA. After a brief description of the new Contenders FOTL, he moves into a discussion about injured …

This episode opens with a quick reflection on Prizm FOTL and then moves into an eye-opening conversation with the owner of the infamous altered Steph Curry RPA.