Wax Ecstatic
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 95 ratingsHave 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!
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Episodes
Episode 40, It's "Jumbo" Joe Magrane, and the MTV-like 1990 Topps!
December 02, 2016 15:50 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBHost Matt Sammon looks at the colorful but memorable 1990 Topps set, and the colorful Joe Magrane who has made a name for himself in the TV studio. Follow us on Twitter at @TBLPowerPlay
Episode 39, Better Dead Than Red... The Hot Mess That Is 1990 Donruss
November 29, 2016 14:50 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBHost Matt Sammon looks at the rather forgettable 1990 Donruss set, one of the worst and most overproduced sets of the era. Plus we look at the rather commendable career of Robin Ventura, despite his penchant for running head-first in to Nolan Ryan's fists. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 38, Trade You a Doyle Alexander for a John Smoltz? A Look at the All-American 1990 Fleer Set
November 25, 2016 14:50 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHost Matt Sammon looks back at a favorite set of his, the clean and classy 1990 Fleer set, and the great playing and broadcast career of John Smoltz. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 37, Bottoms Up! It's "Boomer" Wells and the Totally 1990-riffic Score Set
November 22, 2016 14:45 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBHost Matt Sammon looks back at the tipsy career of David Wells, the return to "great" for the Score set of 1990, and your favorite team's worst trade! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 36, Pre-Pinstripe Paul O'Neill and 1990 Bowman!
November 18, 2016 14:43 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHost Matt Sammon takes a second look at the underrated 1990 Bowman set, and the rather interesting career of Reds castoff Paul O'Neill. Follow us on Twitter @waxandgumstains
Episode 35, BRING IN VAUGHN! It's Greg Vaugn and the Shiny New 1990 Leaf Set
November 15, 2016 14:50 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBHost Matt Sammon looks back at the first serious attempt at a card set by Leaf, and the lost history of baseball smacker Greg Vaughn. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 34, Matt "The Bat" Williams and the Latest Innovation from 1990 Upper Deck
November 11, 2016 14:50 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHost Matt Sammon looks at the 1990 Upper Deck set, which wasn't as splashy as 1989 but kept raising the bar in the hobby. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 33, Rockin' with Tim Raines and the Classic '89 Topps!
November 08, 2016 14:50 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHost Matt Sammon looks back at the classic '89 Topps set, Tim Raines' career, and what are some potential stumbling block for Raines getting in to the Hall of Fame? Follow us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 32, A Card That's Half the Age of Jamie Moyer! It's '89 Fleer!
November 04, 2016 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the likeable '89 Fleer set, the legendary Billy Ripken card, and he pulls out his Harry Caray impression when talking about Jamie Moyer's dating life. Follow us on Twitter, at @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 31, An '89 Donruss Card Even Grumpy Kevin Brown Will Sign!
November 01, 2016 13:50 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHost Matt Sammon looks at the colorful and underrated '89 Donruss set, and shares stories about running in to a grumpy Kevin Brown... and helping Jose Canseco get laid? Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 1, Unearthed! An Introduction to Wax Ecstatic
November 01, 2016 01:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBBack by popular demand! We found episode #1, the back story to host Matt Sammon's introduction to baseball collecting in 1989, and why he got back in to the hobby. Plus we go in to detail on why the Wax Ecstatic got started. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 30: Good Job, Good Effort. '89 Score Manages to Darken Gar's Brilliant Career
October 28, 2016 13:50 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHost Matt Sammon deservedly talks more about Edgar Martinez's Hall-of-Fame-worthy career than the incredibly awful '89 Score set. Follow us on Twitter @TBLPowerPlay
Episode 29, Trash Canseco If You Want, But Give '89 Bowman Another Look
October 25, 2016 13:50 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBHost Matt Sammon looks back at the revival of the Bowman brand with the '89 Bowman set, and the laughably tragic career of Jose Canseco. Follow us on Twitter @waxandgumstains
Episode 28, As Mammoth as a Cecil Fielder Blast, Our Look at '89 Upper Deck!
October 21, 2016 17:09 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBHost Matt Sammon takes a deep dive in to the hobby-changing (for better or for worse) 1989 Upper Deck set with random pull (#346) Cecil Fielder. We look in to some of the innovation and fallout from the set, and the unique role relief pitcher DeWayne Buice had in the card company's creation. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 27, '88 Topps... About as Disappointing as Glenn Davis' Orioles Career
October 18, 2016 13:50 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBHost Matt Sammon looks at the "shaggy dog" of baseball cards, the unspectacular but memorable '88 Topps set. Plus we look back at Glenn Davis' rise in Houston, and fall in Baltimore as our random pull (#430).
Episode 26, The Thrill of Will Clark on the Not-So-Thrilling '88 Fleer Set
October 14, 2016 17:30 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHost Matt Sammon looks at the '88 Fleer set that wasn't bad but wasn't good, and the good career of Rafael Palmeiro's shadow, Will Clark.
Episode 25, Jay Bell is Trying to Give '88 Donruss the Respect It Deserves
October 11, 2016 13:50 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBSure there's enough '88 Donruss still in its original packaging to wallpaper San Francisco, but it's a nice looking set with some star power. Host Matt Sammon gives the often dumped-on set its props, and looks at the unique career of random pull (#637) Jay Bell.
Episode 24, Spanky and His Gang Shine on the Premiere '88 Score Set
October 07, 2016 13:50 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the new entry in to the hobby in 1988, the very colorful Score set with random pull (#421) Mike LaValliere! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 23, '87 Topps Slays While Reggie Must Kill the Queen
October 04, 2016 13:50 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the legendary '87 Topps set, and the legendary start to Reggie Jackson's Hall of Fame Career. With plenty of listener questions and comments on the '87 set! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 22, Is That Your Dad? Or Is It Kent Tekulve on the '87 Fleer Card?
September 30, 2016 13:50 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the impressive '87 Fleer set, and the impressive but largely forgotten career of Kent Tekulve (#190) Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 21, Remembering Jose Fernandez, and It's Eric The Red on '87 Donruss!
September 27, 2016 13:54 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHost Matt Sammon shares his thoughts on the death of Jose Fernandez, and on a much lighter note looks at the '87 Donruss set with random pull Eric Davis (#265). Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 20, Ahhh the People You'll Meet Through a Pack of '86 Topps
September 23, 2016 13:50 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBHost Matt Sammon talks with Brad Balukjian, who is writing a book on the 14 random players pulled from a pack of 1986 Topps. How did he get the idea to chase down these players to see what they're up to 30 years later? Plus your comments! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 19, Jack Morris is a Hall of Famer, even if '86 Topps Isn't.
September 20, 2016 13:50 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the memorable but not great '86 Topps set, and states his case for Jack Morris (#270) to be in the Hall of Fame. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 18, Hendu is Looking at You! The Brilliant '86 Fleer set, and the Almost Superstardom of Dave Henderson
September 16, 2016 13:50 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the beauty of the '86 Fleer set, the almost superstardom of Dave Henderson, and your questions and comments! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 17, Trade You a Hubie Brooks for a Gary Carter? It's the Sharp '86 Donruss!
September 13, 2016 13:50 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the "sharp" and underrated '86 Donruss set, the lengthy but unfortunate career of Hubie Brooks, and plenty of listener reaction from the past week. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 16, Airbrush Me! Chris Speier on the Move With the Funky '85 Topps
September 09, 2016 13:34 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses random pull (#577) Chris Speier and the quirky but cool '85 Topps set. Follow us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 15, Powder Blue and Gray. It's 1985 Fleer and random pull (#115) Lloyd Moseby!
September 06, 2016 14:06 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBHost Matt Sammon looks at the "sharp" 1985 Fleer set, and the underrated Lloyd Moseby and the '85 Jays.
Episode 14 , Can We Get an Amen? It's Doug Loman and '85 Donruss
September 02, 2016 13:27 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the striking 1985 Donruss set, and the inspiring story of Doug Loman-- failed ballplayer, man of God. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode #13, It's Hip to be Square with '84 Topps and Cub-Buster Andy Hawkins
August 30, 2016 13:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the popular '84 Topps set, and the awkward career of Andy Hawkins. Plus some of the worst trades our listeners made, with a confession by Matt about a missed chance for '75 Topps cards. Follow us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains
Episode #12, Ed Romero-- Damn Glad to Be in the '84 Fleer Set
August 26, 2016 13:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBHost Matt Sammon takes a look at the impressive '84 Fleer set, and the random pull (#212) Ed Romero, the ultimate utility man whose son has found a gem for the Red Sox. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode #11-- '84 Donruss: Leaving a Longer Legend Than Ron Kittle
August 22, 2016 22:56 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBHost Matt Sammon just happens to pull a Ron Kittle! While Kittle fell short of expectations, '84 Donruss certainly did not. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 10, Mike "F'n" Torrez and the 1983 Topps Set
August 18, 2016 23:13 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the stellar 1983 Topps set, and looks at our random pull-- how one bad pitch elevated average pitcher Mike Torrez to fame. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode #9, The Redemption of '83 Fleer and "Sky King" Kingman
August 18, 2016 21:27 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses how the '83 Fleer set was not only a bounce back from '82, but a trend setter for the next few Fleer sets. Plus the rather colorful career, on and off the field, of Dave Kingman (#548). Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 8, the Non-Descript Career of Von Hayes on the Non-Descript '83 Donruss
August 18, 2016 21:26 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBHost Matt Sammon talks about the amazing similarities between '82 and '83 Donruss, and the under-appreciated career of the effective Von Hayes. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 7, The Hockey Side of '82 Topps
August 18, 2016 21:25 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses what "sticks" out about the '82 Topps set, a confusing design saved only by Cal Ripken Jr. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 6, "Hittin" Hisle and the '82 Donruss set
August 18, 2016 21:25 - 22 minutes - 21 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the latest pull-- '82 Donruss Larry Hisle (#358), the improved but still lacking '82 Donruss set, and his favorite rookie card pack pull from that same set. Talk to us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 5, The Blah that is '82 Fleer
August 18, 2016 21:24 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBHost Matt Sammon pulls a random '82 Fleer card, a set that even dependable journeyman Larry Biittner can't save. Follow us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 4, The Dreaded Manager Card!
August 18, 2016 21:23 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the dreaded manager card, and the equally dreadful 1981 Donruss set. The only redeeming factor in this pull, the greatness that is Red Schoendienst. Chat with us on Twitter, at @WaxAndGumStains
Episode 3, Screamin' Tim Stoddard and 1981 Topps
August 18, 2016 21:22 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the 1981 Topps cards, and wonders what Tim Stoddard is shouting about. Chat with us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains
Episode #2, The Bittersweet Story of Sad Larry Cox
August 18, 2016 21:20 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHost Matt Sammon discusses the 1981 Fleer set, and the bittersweet story of his random pull (#604), sad Larry Cox. Talk with us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains