Episodes

  • 189: Singled Out: The Life and Legend of Glenn Burke, with author Andrew Maraniss

    189: Singled Out: The Life and Legend of Glenn Burke, with author Andrew Maraniss
    Aug 13 2021
    Host Matt Sammon discuses the new book "Singled Out" with author Andrew Maraniss. What started as a random card pull from a 1978 Topps pack will take you down the life path of Glenn Burke, Major League Baseball's first openly gay player. Maraniss shares how Burke was shoved aside to an early career end, while we take a look at 3 players who were part of Burke's life directly or indirectly.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 188: YOU KIDS GET OFF MY YARD! The (Old) Boys of Summer and the 1990 Pacific SPBA set!

    188: YOU KIDS GET OFF MY YARD! The (Old) Boys of Summer and the 1990 Pacific SPBA set!
    Jul 30 2021
    Host Matt Sammon dives into a seldom known set about a seldom known league. In the winter of 1989-90, former Major League players brought their achy backs and creaky knees to the newly formed Senior Professional Baseball Association. The SPBA quickly developed from a zany idea, and just as quickly went away. While the 1990 SPBA Pacific baseball card set isn't much to write home about, how this league even got off the ground is.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 187: The "Eh" Team: How O-Pee-Chee Went From a Mirror of Topps to a Top-Notch Set in 1992

    187: The "Eh" Team: How O-Pee-Chee Went From a Mirror of Topps to a Top-Notch Set in 1992
    Jul 16 2021
    Host Matt Sammon dives into the bargain bin to find a gem in 1992 O-Pee-Chee Premier, a set that was overlooked then and now. At only 198 cards, this sharp set is loaded with Hall of Famers and young stars, and is worthy of your attention nowadays.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 186: But What About the Children?!? We Take a Second Look at the Well-Intentioned 1992 Triple Play Set!

    186: But What About the Children?!? We Take a Second Look at the Well-Intentioned 1992 Triple Play Set!
    Jun 18 2021
    Host Matt Sammon looks back at the 1992 Donruss Triple Play set, which had the right idea but quickly changed courses for numerous reasons.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 185: The Best "Junk Wax" Set? We Revisit the Colorful Masterpiece 1989 Donruss!

    185: The Best "Junk Wax" Set? We Revisit the Colorful Masterpiece 1989 Donruss!
    Jun 4 2021
    Host Matt Sammon looks back at what is arguably Donruss' greatest set. The 1989 set featured big rookies, stars, and an incredible colorful design. Best of all, it's still ridiculously affordable because it was right in the middle of the "junk wax" era.

    Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/nXgqAY6Xypk

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 184: Frankie Says "Relax" as we Take Another Look at 1985 Topps

    184: Frankie Says "Relax" as we Take Another Look at 1985 Topps
    May 21 2021
    Host Matt Sammon looks at another set that the program took a first look at many years ago, and then just moved on from. Finishing a close second in our listener poll, '85 Topps is a legendary set loaded with rookies and stars, yet it often gets overshadowed by some of the more notable sets of the 1980's.

    Watch the video review at https://youtu.be/FOMJkMdHHOM

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 183: Back in Black: By Popular Demand, We Re-visit 1987 Donruss!

    183: Back in Black: By Popular Demand, We Re-visit 1987 Donruss!
    May 7 2021
    Host Matt Sammon responds to listener suggestions for sets to revisit, and our first in the sharp but overlooked '87 Donruss set. With a 40-year spectrum of young stars and proven Hall of Famers, this is a set worthy of your time with deals still to be found.

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    59 mins
  • 182: Fattening Up with Flair in 1993!

    182: Fattening Up with Flair in 1993!
    Apr 23 2021
    Host Matt Sammon looks back at the sharp and fancy 1993 Fleer Flair set, which despite its impressive design and limited press run added an unnecessary layer of product to the already bloated hobby.

    Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/59HL63ugUsI

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    1 hr and 15 mins