Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe 1st Ever Hobby Awards Are Here 🏆 Who will Win?
Episode 90
Tyler dives into the first-ever Hobby Awards hosted by Mantle and breaks down his votes across five key categories—from best breaking platform to bes…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
5 Red Flags to Spot Fake Autographs 🚩🚩 Plus why I Spent $650 on (probably fake) GOAT Autos
Episode 88
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I bought four memorabilia pieces (MJ, Bulls, Team USA, and an Ali glove) for $650—knowing there’s an ~80% chance they’re…
8 months ago
The Great PSA Upcharge Debate 😂 Geoff Wilson vs. Collectors (Who’s Right?)
Episode 89
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PSA upcharges are back in the spotlight after Geoff Wilson (Sports Card Investor) shared a $4k upcharge email. Is P…
8 months ago
Whatnot’s Repack Policy EXPLAINED: Winners, Losers & What It Means for You
Episode 87
In this episode of the *Sports Cards Are Dope Podcast*, Tyler breaks down Whatnot’s brand-new rules on repack sellers—and why it might be the biggest…
8 months, 1 week ago
Topps NBA Debut Patch Is Here 🙌 Cooper Flagg Hype & Million-Dollar Predictions
Episode 86
Topps just made it official: NBA Debut Patches. Using real MLB debut-patch comps (Jackson Holliday, Wyatt Langford, etc.), Tyler projects 3–6× multip…
8 months, 1 week ago
From First Break to $12K Flip to $50 Loss 🤦🏼♂️ The Grail Gold /10 Saga
Episode 85
A grail chase with receipts. Tyler tells the full Jordan Poole True Gold Prizm /10 story—from pulling one in his first-ever break, to the $12K sale h…
8 months, 1 week ago
Should You Sell to PSA? My First Buyback Offers (Real Numbers + Tips)
Episode 84
Tried PSA’s new buyback on a fresh 17-card submission. They offered on 3 slabs; I sold 1 and passed on 2. Here’s the exact math, comps logic, and my …
8 months, 1 week ago
Opinion ≠ Fact: Why Non-Sports Cards Keep Beating Sports (and How to Set Your Table Smarter)
Episode 83
A sweaty truck confessional about hobby humility. Tyler breaks down why your taste isn’t truth, how nostalgia drives bids, what the $13K Walt Disney …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Should You Grade Your Sports Cards? 🤷 5 Reasons I Do (and When Not To)
Episode 82
Grading isn’t just about chasing 10s. In this episode, I break down five real reasons I grade cards—and the #1 reason has nothing to do with money. W…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Topps NBA Cards Are Here: First Cards, LeBron/MJ Hype & the New Hobby War
Episode 81
Topps (Fanatics) is officially rolling out NBA-licensed cards for 2025–26. I break down what this means for Panini, Cooper Flagg, “First Cards,” pote…
8 months, 3 weeks ago