1988 Topps
Matt Kuzma and David McEllisEvery card has a story to tell. In this 700+ episode series, Matt Kuzma and David McEllis discuss a different 1988 Topps baseball card every week. Send your questions and suggestions to 1988ToppsPodcast@gmail.com.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 265 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BaseballSports | |||
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We have forgotten to reference
the poem about the plums
that were in
the icebox
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold and good for throwing
Card 622 on Beckett: marketplace.beckett.com/tripleplaysportscards_764/item/1988... more
Face it, anyone can look scrawny next to the forearms of the Bash Brothers.
Card 126T on Beckett: www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/126t-walt-weiss-xrc-3916218
Card 263 Big on ebay: ebay.us/m/diQDu8
Henry Cotto catch: htt... more
Welcome to Season 7 of the 1988 Topps Podcast!
This week, a pitcher and GM who didn't have many strikeouts, but did have a number of punch outs.
Card 336 on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/354828366005
SABR bio by Jon Springer: sabr.org/b... more
No "Looking good, Mr. Kotter" jokes were harmed in the making of this podcast.
Card 766: ebay.us/m/DWyMm8
Traded Card 31T: www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/31t-henry-cotto-3916123
Nipper the Dog Statue: apnews.co... more
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- One of my go to Podcasts
I can’t say enough good things about the 1988 Topps podcast. Matt and David are informative but so entertaining. It’s not just listening to someone reading a Sabre bio, it’s stats, it’s personal antecdotes, and it’s clips from ball games or from radio broadcast, television etc. etc.
it’s the anecdotes and how they remember the player that I enjoy the most.
Matt and David often have formed that personal connection to a player baseball and they put the same amount of effort into it be at Hall ... more
Apple Podcasts5Brian Michael34
United States2 months ago - Great storytellers
I will start by saying that I don’t understand the obsession with baseball cards - my husband is “that guy.” But this show isn’t just for card nerds; it’s about real people and their lives. The hosts are great storytellers and they clearly put a lot of research and effort into their work. This podcast definitely makes my husband‘s baseball card fetish more bearable on long car trips! Looking forward to hearing about Cubs legend Jody Davis.
Apple Podcasts5cluefan1980United States5 months ago - Entertaining and informative
Matt and David have taken on an ambitious project… analyzing every baseball card (and its subject!) from the 1988 Topps set. As someone who grew up obsessed with these cards it’s so enjoyable to hear them rekindled more than 30 years later. Kudos to the 1988 Topps team, and if you’re looking for suggestions… Wally Backman!
Apple Podcasts5Mike O’Connell Jr.United States5 months ago - Excellent pod!
First off, do Mickey Morandini, 2B US Olympic team (and later Phillies). He’s from my area, and a fellow IU Hoosier (the second Hoosier to wear #12 w/ Philly - Schwarber is the other).
Mickey came back to PGH in ‘91 (?) and pulled off an unassisted triple play vs the Pirates. I was lucky enough to be there and still have the ticket stub somewhere.
Regardless, awesome pod. I eagerly await new episodes each week (or so).
Apple Podcasts5Hoosier -7United Statesa year ago - Favorited
This show and its hosts are fantastic. I was 14 & obsessed with cards, bought countless packs of 88 Topps. This show has arrived in my life at just the right moment. This very ambitious project is a real achievement and I can’t wait to hear future episodes. For now, having a ball listening through to all of them. <3 x infinity !
Apple Podcasts5FlxYrLuvMsclsUnited States2 years ago
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What is 1988 Topps about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show offers in-depth, card-by-card explorations of 1988 Topps baseball cards, pairing meticulous research with nostalgic storytelling. Hosts dive into player bios, career highlights, and era-pecific context, often weaving in anecdotes, on-card photography critique, and cultural moments to paint a vivid portrait of each subject. Across episodes, the cadence blends rigorous baseball history with light humor and fan-friendly details, creating a niche yet highly engaging experience for collectors and baseball fans alike. Notably, the format consistently centers on biography, barring occasional tangents that enrich the era and card art, making it a strong fit for listeners who value depth, context, and storytelling about baseball's past. It... more
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