Wax Museum: A Basketball Card Podcast

Episode 19: Superdan Helps Navigate the World of Altered Cards

You asked for it - you got it! In this episode, Superdan takes listeners through some of his experiences as one of the hobby's leading sleuths. In addition, he shares tips and tricks to help everyone navigate the world of altered cards.

Episode 18: Summary and Analysis of THE LeBron Thread of 2018

In November 2018, a message board poster rocked the basketball hobby world when he revealed that multiple copies of LeBron James' 2003-04 Exquisite RPA /99 had been either altered or trimmed. What followed was over 3,700 posts of twists, turns, and trolls. In part two of his LeBron Exquisite miniseries, Kyle attempts to summarize this thread and give some of his own analysis in the process.

Episode 17: The Elusive LeBron James Exquisite RPA

In this episode, Kyle gives some background on the iconic LeBron James 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite RPA /99 and explains why this card is so sought after. He also covers the prospect of acquiring said card, the potential for price manipulation, and known altered copies.

Episode 16: Draft Recap and Roster Shakeups

From blockbuster trades, to free tacos, to the NBA draft, this episode has it all. As an added bonus, Kyle attempts to help player collectors and team collectors deal with the struggle that comes every summer with a series of new NBA transactions.

Episode 15: Finals Recap and Hobby Rookie Classes

In this episode, Kyle recaps an unforgettable NBA Finals and pays tribute to the Warriors five-year run and the 2019 Toronto Raptors. After that, he discusses the 1996, 2003, and 2012 hobby rookie classes to make an argument for 2012 as the best hobby rookie class post-1986.

Episode 14: Luka's Mom

There's a growing belief among collectors that someone else is signing Luka Dončić's Panini cards for him - his mother. Join Kyle as he takes a look back at the Dak Prescott and Shaquille O'Neal autograph scandals in an attempt to help address the situation at hand.

Episode 13: NBA Finals Cards

In honor of the current Raptors vs. Warriors showdown, Kyle works through NBA Finals history and talks about cards that have commemorated some of these matchups along the way.

Episode 12: PWCC - Salting Earth and Taking Names Part 2

In this episode, Kyle and Adam continue their conversation about industry giant PWCC and the supposed changes the company has in store for the future.

Episode 11: PWCC - Salting Earth and Taking Names Part 1

Kyle and Adam reunite to discuss the recent Cardboard Chronicles interview with PWCC CEO Brent Huigens. Topics covered include the company's recent alteration scandal and the subsequent release of their new marketplace tenets.

Episode 10: Patch 101

In this episode, Kyle takes a look at the history of memorabilia cards. In the process, he touches on a number of topics such as player worn vs. game worn, patch Provenance, and patch switching.