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Sports Cards are Dope

Dr. Tyler Tarver
Sports Cards
PSA
Michael Jordan
NBA
Ebay
SGC
Sports Card Collecting
Fanatics
Jordan Poole
Lebron James
Beckett
Kobe Bryant
Collecting
Market Trends
Steph Curry
Sports Card Market
Tom Brady
Basketball
Fanatics Collect
Fanatics Fest

Welcome to the Sports Cards Are Dope podcast, hosted by Dr. Tyler Tarver (@tarvercards), an aggressively average dude with an above-average obsession for those glorious, four-cornered lil treasures we call sports cards! This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a celebration of sports, pop culture, and the universal joy of pulling a card so dope you immediately start calculating how many shares of Apple you... more

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Latest Episodes

A reported $8.7 million Victor Wembanyama rookie Logoman deal has the hobby talking—but what actually makes a sports card a grail?

On Sports Cards Are Dope, Dr. Tyler Tarver breaks down licensing, card design, Michael Jordan’s legacy, and Wemby’s fu... more

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One Cooper Flagg card sold for $8.04 million. Is it a piece of NBA history worth the price, or a massive bet on what happens next?

I break down both sides of the sale, the Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel results, and where I land as a collector. Which... more

You can now submit sports cards for PSA grading at participating Lids locations — but should you?

I break down how PSA GO at Lids works, who I think should use it, the cards I wouldn't submit this way, and the biggest mistake collectors could make n... more

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Sports card shops are changing. After visiting Tom Brady’s Card Vault in Austin, I started thinking about what happens when the traditional local card shop model meets corporate money, rapid expansion, fixed pricing, wax allocation, and investors.

W... more

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Recent Guests

Froggy Fresh
Musician and guest appearing on the episode
Froggy Fresh (artist)
Episode: PSA Just Made Grading Sports Cards A LOT Easier
Adam Gray
The Indiana Jones of the hobby; prominent collector and storyteller
Real 27 guy on Instagram
Episode: Why are Football Cards LOSING in the Million Dollar Card Race???
Jade Jaber
Video creator referenced in the episode
Episode: The Card Show Dealer Refused to Check Comps…DON'T DO THIS PLEASE!!!
Jesse Gibson
Host of the Hobby Nonsense Podcast
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Episode: Who’s REALLY Winning the Hobby Right Now?

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Dr. Tyler Tarver
Host of the show; primary voice behind the sports cards hobby-focused discussions, market analysis, and storytelling

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • BEST sports cards podcast for everyday collector!

    In a world of sports cards that’s filled with quick flips and how to make the best dollar, Tyler Tarver brings a fresh perspective for the average collector. His enthusiasm and humor in the hobby makes this podcast a must listen for anyone who simply enjoys the beauty of sports cards and the Sports Card hobby. Keep doing you, Tyler. It’s truly joy to listen to your podcast.

    K-Dub

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrKdub1
    United States2 years ago
  • This sport card podcast is dope

    Awesome podcast Tyler is great and has a lot of knowledge about the hobby.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    billlybob25
    United States2 years ago
  • Honest and fun !

    This podcast is exceptionally enjoyable. I appreciate Tyler’s candid and entertaining approach to the card collecting hobby. He genuinely enjoys sharing his passion and encourages others to do the same, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a lighthearted perspective rather than allowing the hobby to become overly serious, a tendency that some collectors may exhibit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TDRASH77
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Sports Card Podcast with “Dope” in the Title!

    If you only listen to one podcast about Sports Cards exclusively, you should listen to the Sports cards Nonsense podcast. If you listen to up to 12 podcasts, please consider this. Also I’m biased cause it’s mineeeeee!! Love yall byeeeee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tylertarver
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Authentic voice that resonates with everyday card enthusiasts
Positive, enthusiastic take on hobby storytelling and market dynamics
Lighthearted, entertaining approach that balances data with nostalgia
Relatable host with practical tips for collectors and event-goers

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#204
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#135
Austria/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#164
New Zealand/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

My $5 to $1,500 Mistake + Biggest Sports Card Mistakes Ever w/Mike Gioseffi (Sports Cards Nonsense)
Q: What's your range?
With Ohtani, I was buying secondary patch autos that were a few hundred dollars at the time, not the more expensive Bowman autos.
My $5 to $1,500 Mistake + Biggest Sports Card Mistakes Ever w/Mike Gioseffi (Sports Cards Nonsense)
Q: What are they at now?
Ohtani's valuable cards are now 5,000 plus, whereas before they were only a few hundred dollars.
My $5 to $1,500 Mistake + Biggest Sports Card Mistakes Ever w/Mike Gioseffi (Sports Cards Nonsense)
Q: What is one Carter athlete that you whiffed on, like the Sam Bowie, MJ Pick, how did that reshape how you evaluate players and hobby trends now?
I was heavy into Ohtani after his first season, but I sold everything when he had a lackluster start and I learned to be careful about assuming a player will bounce back after an injury.
Why I Bought THIS $1,800 Autograph Card (Not What You Think)
Q: Is card collecting profitable?
It can be profitable depending on how one approaches it, with the importance of learning, research, and patience emphasized.
Why I Bought THIS $1,800 Autograph Card (Not What You Think)
Q: Are the Tyson Beck cards tops or Panini?
The host clarifies that Tyson Beck's cards are produced through his own company, not through Tops or Panini.

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