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Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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).

Host 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.

Sure 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.

Host 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

Host 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

Host Matt Sammon discusses the impressive '87 Fleer set, and the impressive but largely forgotten career of Kent Tekulve (#190) Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host Matt Sammon discusses random pull (#577) Chris Speier and the quirky but cool '85 Topps set. Follow us on Twitter, @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks at the "sharp" 1985 Fleer set, and the underrated Lloyd Moseby and the '85 Jays.

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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