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Sports Cards are Dope

Sports Cards are Dope

By: Dr. Tyler Tarver
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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 can buy with it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a curious rookie, or someone who just wants to hear how Michael Jordan, Marvel movies, and Saved by the Bell all connect through cardboard, you’ve found your proverbial home. Here, we keep it (mostly) positive as we dive into the wild world of collecting—rookie chases, market trends, and how these little slices of nostalgia tie into fandom, investing, and, yes, incredible relationships! Also, expect plenty of stories, pop culture tangents, and more than a few questionable analogies. So grab your penny sleeves, settle in, and let’s talk sports cards more than your spouse would ever allow! SPORTS. CARDS. ARE. DOPE. (and so are you 🎧✨)! Now quit reading, hit follow, and let’s dance you beautiful chicken nugget.Tarver Cards LLC Basketball
Episodes
  • SGC Goes Boutique 🫠 Why PSA’s Parent Company Shrunk Its Rival

    SGC Goes Boutique 🫠 Why PSA’s Parent Company Shrunk Its Rival
    Jul 28 2025

    this is crazy to me fr
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    39 mins
  • The Mr. ManCave Fake Auto Scandal: What the Hobby Must Do Next

    The Mr. ManCave Fake Auto Scandal: What the Hobby Must Do Next
    Jul 21 2025

    this is a terrible situation for everyone involved. please have patience with people as they try to navigate this.

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    13 mins
  • The Truth About What’s Actually Selling in Sports Cards for Me (Right Now)

    The Truth About What’s Actually Selling in Sports Cards for Me (Right Now)
    Jul 18 2025

    Reporting live from a creepy hotel room, Tyler breaks down his personal eBay data and what it reveals about the exploding popularity of WNBA cards — including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese. Why are female athletes outselling NBA stars? Let's talk market momentum, culture, and how collectors are driving a shift that might be here to stay.

    Timestamps:

    • 00:45 – Why I was off the grid (Alaskan cruise + eBay settings)
    • 1:45 – My exact eBay setup and pricing strategy
    • 2:50 – 100% of sales = Female athletes?!
    • 4:30 – Asia Wilson, Finn’s wall, and the cultural shift
    • 6:15 – Caitlin Clark ≠ Best Player… but she’s the star
    • 8:40 – Why narrative > stats in card collecting
    • 9:50 – This is a Jordan moment for WNBA cards
    • 10:45 – What you should be watching next
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    12 mins
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