Welcome to the Sports Cards Are Dope Podcast! Dr. Tyler Tarver takes you on a wild ride through predictions for the sports card and collectibles world in 2025. From NFT comebacks to augmented reality cards, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and hot takes curated from mantle.com and beyond. Whether you’re here for the cardboard nostalgia, cutting-edge trends, or just to hear Tyler talk about his Jordan Poole obsession, you’ll leave moderately okay with your experience. 

Topics & Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction: Why a doctorate and chicken nuggets are essential to podcasting.
2:00 – 2025 Predictions Begin: Licensed sports NFTs making a comeback—opportunity or another bust?
5:00 – Fanatics’ Future Moves: Price hikes, non-sports cards, and the looming 10x goal.
10:00 – Augmented Reality Cards: Bringing cardboard to life with 3D holograms and highlights.
15:30 – Pokemon’s Takeover: How Pokemon is quietly dominating card shows.
20:00 – Innovative Card Shows: Could culture-infused events redefine the traditional National?
25:00 – Personal Stories & Collecting Tips: Why Tyler’s obsessed with Jordan Poole and the lessons behind bad investments.
28:00 – Listener Submissions: Hot takes, predictions, and ideas from the audience.