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Host Matt Sammon looks back at the winter of 1976, a very busy one for the Topps art department as free agency and expansion make the air brushers go overboard to crank out the 1977 set. Check out our pack break at https://t.co/9DIfDrE6z5 And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon finds another bargain bin dandy, as we search through a few packs of the last "classic" Upper Deck set, the sharp 1992s. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon sees how 1970 Topps stacks ups to the new 2019 Topps Heritage set. Plus we talk all things collecting with Nick Diunte! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon doesn't land a big star or rookie card, but finds some incredible stories on the players inside a random '78 Topps wax pack. Watch the break at https://youtu.be/jwvul3SEsg0 And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the curious '75 Topps Mini set, including why the set was created and how it was tested. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks though some $1 1987 Fleer cellos, and despite having lots of duplicates, lands a big card. Plus we talk about first collecting memories, some '54 Bowman bargains, and Ted Williams dominating the Marlins? Watch the video break here --> https://youtu.be/7aTnOcZQViQ Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon emerges from the holidays with some answers to your questions this episode. On the table: the strongest set from the "junk wax" era, why vintage cards aren't worth what they used to be, and first memories as a collector. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon opens up a pack from 1986 for each Topps, Fleer, and Donruss. We discuss these cards and baseball in 1986, the "dreaded manager" card again, and the SSPC set of 1975-76. Watch the video break here --> youtu.be/53h_q3cmgVM Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon hoped for some better cards in the '85 Topps cello he broke, but instead got 5 manager cards. So we focus mostly on the unnecessary outrage over the Harold Baines HOF vote. Watch the video break here --> https://youtu.be/RK-8ylCJeg0 And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon discovers the treasures of a $7 purchase at a card show-- an unopened box of '92 Topps. Plus, we share your "guilty pleasure" sets to open, while looking back at how 1992 was the point of no return for the hobby. Watch the pack break at youtu.be/JbB4JMIyc-U And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the classic '83 Topps set and some of the stories of the players inside our cello pack break. Plus... would you rather get the tickets to the '83 World Series, '84 World Series, or Donkey Kong Colecovision prize? Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/7Oe9OFQx59U Follow us on Twitter, at @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks through our recently opened '83 Donruss packs to discuss the struggles Donruss and Fleer had in the early 80s. Plus, mystery solved with the '56 Topps Hank Aaron card, and why the '59 Fleer Ted Williams set wasn't popular... back then. Watch the pack breaks at youtu.be/bse-fO9SClA Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at arguably one of the greatest sets in Topps history-- 1956\. With detailed stories on players from his personal collection, a history of "red legs", and perhaps an answer to a question of one of the most famous uncorrected errors in baseball card history. Follow us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon talks about '82 Topps per our listener pack selection. We cover how Cal Ripken saved the '82 sets, how Topps goofed upi the Ripken rookie debut, and some interesting stories on some of the characters in the pack. Watch the video break here --> youtu.be/g-vDAqLAjns And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the legendary 1955 Topps set, and while some of his cards are "common", the players' stories certainly aren't. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon discusses the frustrating beauty of the '85 Donruss set, and some of the interesting stories of the players he pulled from a rack pack (youtu.be/FbQle5FuBmA). Follow us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon opens up your choice cello packs from 1981 and 1984 Topps, discovering some Hall of Fame players, and one player who enjoys... breeding Persian cats? Watch the video break at youtu.be/4O-BUKj_OzI And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon explores some cards from the 1952-54 Topps sets, and the unique stories behind the players. See the cards at https://youtu.be/98KX9TFD0H4 Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon opens up some Fleer cellos from 1986 and 1989, and shares the stories of some Hall of Famers, close calls for the HOF, and some guys miles from getting that honor. Watch the break at https://youtu.be/-lqeqLSd_vU Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks through some 1950s Bowman cards, while bringing you the very interesting stories of founder J. William Bowman and the players on these specific cards. Look at the cards on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ObrYbS4EopQ And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains