In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I break down Fanatics Fest vs. The National. From timing around the World Cup to costs, cards, and memories, here’s what collectors need to know.<ul><li>0:59 – Why Fanatics Fest changed its 2026 dates</li><li>3:45 – How the World Cup impacts costs and crowds</li><li>5:58 – What The National offers card collectors</li><li>12:00 – Why Fanatics Fest feels like Coachella</li><li>20:40 – The power of activations & experiences</li><li>25:29 – Which show I’d pick if I could only attend one</li></ul>
Thanks to our monthly supporters
<ul>
 <li>Zach LaFountain</li>
</ul>

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I break down Fanatics Fest vs. The National. From timing around the World Cup to costs, cards, and memories, here’s what collectors need to know.0:59 – Why Fanatics Fest changed its 2026 dates3:45 – How the World Cup impacts costs and crowds5:58 – What The National offers card collectors12:00 – Why Fanatics Fest feels like Coachella20:40 – The power of activations & experiences25:29 – Which show I’d pick if I could only attend one Thanks to our monthly supporters Zach LaFountain

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I break down Fanatics Fest vs. The National. From timing around the World Cup to costs, cards, and memories, here’s what collectors need to know.<ul><li>0:59 – Why Fanatics Fest changed its 2026 dates</li><li>3:45 – How the World Cup impacts costs and crowds</li><li>5:58 – What The National offers card collectors</li><li>12:00 – Why Fanatics Fest feels like Coachella</li><li>20:40 – The power of activations &amp; experiences</li><li>25:29 – Which show I’d pick if I could only attend one</li></ul>
Thanks to our monthly supporters
<ul>
 <li>Zach LaFountain</li>
</ul>

Fanatics Fest vs. The National: Which Card Show Wins?

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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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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