Wax Museum: A Basketball Card Podcast

Episode 60: Conversation With an Industry Employee Part 1

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 jerseys for retired players, player worn vs. game worn, Panini's plans for a patch database, rookie photoshoot logistics, and more.

Episode 59: Matching Panini’s ‘90s Patches to Source Material

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 the way, he recalls the valuable insight he uncovered regarding the logistics that go into filling out a major product release.

Episode 58: Conversation With a Player Collector

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 journey, Steve learned how to use different tools and strategies to help his collection grow. Throughout the course of their conversation, Kyle and Steve discuss these strategies and more.

Episode 57: COVID Thoughts and #WMPHomeDelivery

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 cards to other collectors and post their incoming "care packages" with the hashtag #WMPHomeDelivery.

Episode 56: Virtual Sports Card Convention 2020

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 place on Instagram not long ago.

Episode 55: The History of NBA Cards (2012-Present)

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 of the Prizm silver rookie, the race for retail, and the Zion effect. 

Episode 54: The History of NBA Cards (2003-2011)

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 Linsanity.

Episode 53: The History of NBA Cards (Pre-LeBron)

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 craze, and the emergence of the jersey card.

Episode 52: Evan’s Top 20 Panini Inserts

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

Episode 51: Optic Thoughts and Trimming Lawsuit

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