Sports Cards are Dope

Written 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.
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Episodes
  • 🔥 Why I Love SGC Grading Company (+5 Reasons They're THE BEST)

    🔥 Why I Love SGC Grading Company (+5 Reasons They're THE BEST)
    Feb 21 2025

    🎙️ SGC vs. PSA vs. BGS—who wins? Tyler breaks down 5 reasons why he loves SGC and why YOU should care about your grading choices!

    ⏳ Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro – Why People Ask About SGC
    • 02:45 SGC vs. PSA – Why It’s Not About Hate
    • 05:12 Reason #1: Fastest Turnaround in the Hobby!
    • 09:30 Reason #2: Simple, No Upcharge Pricing
    • 12:45 Reason #3: Clean Black Slabs Make Cards Pop
    • 16:00 Reason #4: Best Customer Service in the Hobby?
    • 20:15 Reason #5: More Accurate Grading than PSA?!
    • 25:40 Final Thoughts & Your Favorite Grading Company?
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    18 mins
  • NBA Autograph Stories: Ranking the Nicest (& Rudest) Players! 🤯

    NBA Autograph Stories: Ranking the Nicest (& Rudest) Players! 🤯
    Feb 19 2025

    🎙 Ranking NBA Players by Kindness: Who Signed My Stuff & Who Ignored Me?

    Ever wondered which NBA players are the nicest when it comes to signing autographs? In this episode, I break down my Sacramento Kings autograph experiences, ranking players from super cool to "nah, bro, I'm good" 😅.

    ⏱ Timestamps:

    • 0:00 – Intro: Why I Started Ranking NBA Autograph Experiences
    • 2:30 – The WORST Interaction: Kevin Huerter’s Cold Shoulder ❄️
    • 5:15 – Who Signed My Basketball? (The First Ever!)
    • 8:00 – The Nicest Players: Malik Monk & De’Aaron Fox 🏀
    • 12:00 – My Strategy for Getting NBA Autographs at Games
    • 15:30 – Should I Start Collecting Signed Sneakers Instead? 👟

    👉 Who’s the nicest athlete you’ve met? Drop your experience in the comments!

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    20 mins
  • PSA’s Silent Grading Change: Fewer 10s, Higher Stakes?

    PSA’s Silent Grading Change: Fewer 10s, Higher Stakes?
    Feb 17 2025

    🚨 PSA just quietly changed its grading standards, and collectors are freaking out! 🚨 What does this mean for PSA 10 values, pop reports, and grading strategy? Let's break it all down.

    ⏳ Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Intro & PSA’s Stealthy Change
    • 01:30 Old vs. New PSA 10 Standards
    • 05:12 Fewer PSA 10s = More Value?
    • 08:45 Does This Boost SGC & BGS?
    • 12:30 PSA’s Transparency Problem
    • 16:00 What Should Collectors Do Now?

    Drop a comment if you think this is a good move or just PSA trying to control pop reports! 👀👇
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    17 mins

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