Wax Museum: A Basketball Card Podcast

Episode 50: Gold Chains and Private Equity Funds

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.

Episode 49: Facebook Investor Groups/Lillard Rookie Autos

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 distribution of Damian Lillard rookie autographs.

Episode 48: RIP Kobe Bryant

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

Episode 47: The Zion Effect Part 3

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 already had on the hobby, and he weighs in on how to approach Zion cards going forward.

Episode 46: Six Questions from Social Media

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 might find a...musical number dedicated to a certain PSA President.

Episode 45: Interview with former Pacer David Harrison

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 cards, his NBA career, the brawl in Detroit, and perceptions about sports cards in general.

Episode 44: Revolution Preview/Panini Blockchain

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 the passing of David Stern.

Episode 43: Listener Forum #2

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 this episode, Kyle builds on last week's call for listeners to examine their approach to the hobby. A panel of four different collectors weigh in on five questions about collecting and setting hobby goals.

Episode 42: Curry RPA Fallout/Luka and Zion Injury Thoughts

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 players (specifically Luka and Zion) and their potential impact on current buying trends in the hobby.

Episode 41: Chatting With the Owner of the Altered Curry RPA

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.