Podcast appearances and mentions of matt sammon

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. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains Watch the video on this subject at https://youtu.be/uZZ6WDAjuvE

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. Watch our pack break at https://youtu.be/FZTAR8_Lx_E Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

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. Watch the video break at https://youtu.be/gkTCE7WwA4E Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the 1992 Donruss Triple Play set, which had the right idea but quickly changed courses for numerous reasons.Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/-s2CWDhEmV4Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

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/nXgqAY6XypkFollow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

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/FOMJkMdHHOMFollow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

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.Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/iRXlJIXKVwwFollow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

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/59HL63ugUsIFollow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStainsHelp us build WaxAndGumStains.com! Take a brief, 1-minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RST8Z6

Today I welcome fellow sports card podcaster Matt Sammon to the show. Matt is the host of the Wax Ecstatic podcast where he celebrates a variety of sets from the 50s-90s. We discuss the origins of the show, how it has changed over time, and why he has such an affinity for the cards and players from the past. You can find the Wax Ecstatic podcast at this link, and you can follow Matt on Twitter at his handle @WaxandGumStains. Sponsors of this Episode: COMC.com Underdog Collectibles You can also support the show by using the following affiliate links if you are in the market for some cards or supplies! Topps.com Sportlots.com eBay.com Amazon.com Fanatics.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waxpackhero/support

Host Matt Sammon looks at the cornucopia of foodstuff combo cards from the 1980s and 1990s. From the classic soda and fast food sets of the late 70s and early 80s, to some gut-busting meals during the bloated days of the hobby in the 90s. Don't overlook some of these unique sets in your collection.Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStainsWatch the breaks at https://youtu.be/gYY1bn1qmOcHelp us build WaxAndGumStains.com! Take our 5-question, 1-minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RST8Z6

Host Matt Sammon reflects on the colorful and progressive '72 Topps set which looks better with age, and gets a new look courtesy of this year's Topps Heritage design. We also check in with BaseballHappening.net's Nick Diunte to discuss the booming baseball card business.Watch the video recap at youtu.be/BqMEG6-pXfAFollow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStainsHelp build WaxAndGumStains.com! Take our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RST8Z6

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the history of the "traded" sets and set extensions. What started out as a public service to notify fans that a player changed teams, became a marketing hook in the 70s before becoming a marketing advantage in the 80s.  We also have some updates on our new YouTube channel (at https://bit.ly/3b2r4uf) and some changes coming to the podcast. Watch the video review of the traded sets at https://youtu.be/YhdT2trfWos Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks at the new Repacked Wax, where cards from the past 65 years are assembled into newly packaged wax units. It's a great idea that's gone big, and Matt talks to Repacked Wax creator Ryan Cornell to learn more about the product. Watch our first video break at https://youtu.be/hc799bmeYBs Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks at the sharp '94 Donruss set, which continued a streak of impressive sets released by Donruss in the early 90s. But there were signs that Donruss was taking its eye off the ball, setting up a slippery slope to bankruptcy just years later. Still this is a great set for those looking to scratch a 90s nostalgia itch, as it is affordable and loaded with stars. Watch the video break at https://youtu.be/-6m0TfoACs0 Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon takes a look at a unique and short-lived product, 1990 Topps Heads Up. How did this predecessor to items like Fathead not have much of a shelf life? Plus we answer your questions in our listener mail bag! Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/8g0PsDFDflU Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the 1993 Donruss set which managed to raise the bar from the noteworthy 1992 set. Even though the improvements didn't save Donruss from getting swallowed up by the changing hobby, the set provides collectors today with a sharp and affordable piece of 90s nostalgia. Watch the video break at https://youtu.be/4RtVE_1MYbY Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon rings in 2021 with a look back at the 1991 Topps Archives, a set that paid homage to the 1953 Topps set while staying true to the original product. It wasn't the first throwback set for Topps, but it laid a foundation for future Archives, Heritage, and the Living sets. Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/8wLVNE2HUNk Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon indulges in your 90's nostalgia as we take a look at '92 Donruss, the first set of three from the early 90's that showed a marked improvement of the Donruss base set. But the turning of the corner came too late for Donruss, as the hobby was speeding past with insert cards and premium sets. Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/7wXWB0raG5c Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the 1963 Fleer baseball set, or as he calls it, the "Seattle Pilots" of baseball sets as there won't ever be a set quite like this one. Was the star-studded set a major attempt at curtailing Topps' dominance? Or was it a poorly rolled out, pathetic attempt at nothing in particular? We discuss, with a look at 5 players from that set! Watch the video at https://t.co/4ZUe0fjq3a Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

With Thanksgiving around the corner, host Matt Sammon looks at some hobby "turkeys" including some funny non-sports cards from deep in the storage unit. But like many Thanksgiving side dishes, while many people may not like one side dish in particular, there's nothing wrong with a little guilty pleasure in a side dish.

Host Matt Sammon tracks down some 90s nostalgia that isn't your usual "junk wax", as we open up 1991 Leaf Studio and 1992 Leaf Series 1 packs. We also have what is now becoming a regular warning of "buyer beware" when it comes to the sudden interest in baseball cards by the general public. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains Watch the pack break at: https://youtu.be/L_jZDlwBmBw

Host Matt Sammon looks back at some fun and unique products this episdoe: 1979 Topps MLB All-Star Bubble Gum Wrappers, and 1987 Donruss Jumbo All-Stars with Pop-Up Cards. WaxPackHero.com's Mike Sommer joins us as well to discuss some other unique collectible oddities! Watch the video break at https://youtu.be/n6hBJhQh3vI Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon revisits Minor League Baseball cards with a break of some 1991 Classic packs. Despite a relatively low return on investment, the minor league packs are a fun blast from the past as well as affordable. Watch the break at https://youtu.be/5tBTsu8w6Nc Follow us on Twitter @WaxandGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at 1961 Topps, which some people see as plain and boring, while others see a simple and clean work of art. We look at the quirks of this legendary set, Topps' challenge with expansion, and the M&M boys. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains Watch the video review at https://youtu.be/DVuO8XlXDtk

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the little-liked 1982 Topps K-Mart MVP set, which despite a lack of fanfare was a very influential set for young collectors in a pre-internet world. Plus, how K-Mart, Wal Mart, and the hobby have eerily similar histories with (thankfully) different outcomes. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/pfzSOSz46tY Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at one of his favorite underrated sets, one that is starting to get some more love thanks to a great design and treasure trove of stars and rookies. We're going back to the "Max Headroom" set of baseball cards, 1986 Donruss! Watch the break at https://youtu.be/8L9k6KG4ZOk Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the 1993 Upper Deck set, a set that was nearly perfect while showing off the indulgences of future hobby problems. Watch the pack break at youtu.be/L6y13Aw6aQc (https://t.co/HhQ5cE2lwf?amp=1) Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon revisits the colorful calamity that is 1975 Topps, as we see how market forces and a lack of quality control makes this must-have set so hard to collect. Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/Ew0zJqcPyTg Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon is joined by Brad Balukjian, author of The Wax Pack book. Matt and Brad first discussed the topic back in September 2016, and nearly 4 years later Brad has a hit that does more than just track down players from an '86 Topps wax pack. Watch the video break at youtu.be/bfq-mwoaDYc (https://t.co/TcoxxvzV7B) . Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon opens a nice little gift box full of 1988 Topps American Baseball. Popularly known as "UK minis", we dispel the UK connection while discussing why this really smart product only lasted two years. Watch the break at https://youtu.be/dhDbIKH9m-o Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon opens up some 1994 Topps series 2 packs for the first time in 26 years. But the reminder of the strike-shortened season and the sagging card industry then brings him down... and brings in the salt as he riffs on 2020 baseball problems, the coronavirus, and more. Watch the video break at youtu.be/1dwMUIFTjGg (https://t.co/a2s0vvf7vs?amp=1) Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at some "off the beaten path" sets of the late 80's and early 90's: Topps BIG, The Conlon Collection, and Swell Baseball Greats. Plus the stories of some interesting baseball characters from the early 20th century. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/6qdssWwIizY Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks at the crucial pivot in Bowman starting in 1991, after a less-than-spectacular re-introduction in 1989. The Bowman brand is still remarkably strong as the "rookie card" creator thanks to decisions made nearly 30 years ago. Watch the video break at https://youtu.be/7XdiwyYncSI And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the tipping point in the start of the rookie card craze-- 1983, and in particular Topps as the set featured rookie cards for Wade Boggs, Tony Gwynn, and Ryne Sandberg. Watch the video break at youtu.be/S4JZuSddE58 And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at series 1 of 1993 Topps, a set that is suddenly in demand thanks to Hall of Famer Derek Jeter's gold rookie card. If you're willing to pay a little extra for cards from 1993, something you're not used to doing, you could put together a really solid set from Topps. Watch the pack break at youtu.be/nUPTu8-8SSI (https://t.co/2tEcD15qEm)   And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon takes one for the team as he opens a holiday "fauxback" 1979 Topps rack pack. While 1979 Topps is a fun and relatively easy vintage set to collect, buyer beware for any rack packs that aren't the real deal. Watch the pack break at youtu.be/SsMGjhUVBFs (https://t.co/ORwaDsxvqi) Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the set he calls a true work of art-- 1971 Topps and its newly-inspired twin set 2020 Topps Heritage. Featuring special guests Nick Diunte and Patrick Sammon! Also with a special public service announcement on staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the under-appreciated 1990 Topps set, and the somewhat overlooked vending box. Once used to feed drug store vending machines in the 1960s, the vending box is an efficient way to add to your collection. Watch the video break at https://youtu.be/ZiJxpCVrP54 And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at '74 Topps as he opens up a vintage pack of a set that was launched with all the right intentions, but fell victim to one team's relocation whimsy.  Watch the pack break at https://youtu.be/WrlIN66oABs And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon steps out of the batter's box to take a look at some classic non-sports wax, with a focus on Wacky Packages, Garbage Pail Kids, and the ill-fated Trash Can Trolls. Watch the video of the pack breaks at https://youtu.be/PO7-hjxDc80 And follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Chris King, Play by Play voice, New York Islanders, Hofstra University. Matt Sammon, Tampa Bay Lightning radio network. Les Lazaruk, Play by Play voice, Saskatoon Blades. 

Matt Sammon, Director of Broadcasting Tampa Bay Lightning. Rian Santos, Hockey/Soccer player & 630 CHED MVP. Leo Hall-Hoffarth CTO, Kinduct

Matt Sammon, Director of Broadcasting, Tampa Bay Lightning. John Walton, Play by Play voice, Washington Capitals. Brian Blessing, Host, Sportsbook live and Vegas Hockey Hotline. It's our final show prior to the Confrence finals, Enjoy every second of the East and West finals starting tommorow night at 6pm on 630 CHED! 

Matt Sammon, Director of Broadcasting, Tampa Bay Lightning. Chad Lins, Creator, Sticks out for Humboldt.  

Matt Sammon, Director of Broadcasting for Tampa Bay Lightning. Kirsten Chamberlin, Goaltender, U of A Pandas Hockey and Laura Berestecki, Managing Editor, B.C. (Boston College) Interruption. 

John Scott, 2016 NHL All Star Game MVP & Matt Sammon, Director of Broadcasting, Tampa Bay Lightning. 

Reid chats about the upcoming season with Edmonton Eskimos' offensive lineman D'Anthony Batiste. Then, Reid talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning's Director of Broadcasting Matt Sammon about the blockbuster trade that sent Jonathan Droin to the Montreal Canadiens.

Mark Spector, Sportsnet dot CA columnist & Matt Sammon, Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Host. 

Matt Sammon talks to Reid about the Tampa Bay Lightning.