Josh, BabaLewi & Phil

Hockey Cards Gongshow

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Bringing the best hockey hobby vibes and insight, hosted by Josh, BabaLewi, and Phil (The Loud Collector). Each episode dives deep into the latest hockey card releases, tracks the hottest rookie chases, explores NHL history and vintage collecting, and features amazing guests from across the hockey and hobby world. Whether you're a die-hard collector or just getting into the game, the Gongshow is your go-to source for all things puck and cardboard.

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Josh, BabaLewi & Phil

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Inside The New Young Guns Renewed Designs w/ Luke The Cardist, Who's Hot & The Return of The Struggle Bus, The One-Touch, Top-Load or Penny Sleeve Game, Anaheim Ducks Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Poo on Phil's Shoe & Mailbag 21.10.2024 3:58:13

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by continuing our series; Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time profiling Howie Morenz from the inaugural 1945 Hockey Hall of Fame class (7:43). Next, it's the return of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2024-25 NHL season (21:41). ...

2024-25 Upper Deck Series One Release Day Live w/ Billy Celio at Upper Deck! 17.10.2024 2:51:03

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this special live episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by continuing our series of Get To Know Your Hall of Famers this time learning about Hod Stuart (8:44). Then, we get right into diving into 2024-25 Series One with Upper Deck's Billy Celio; looking at the strategy behind the set, key cards, desi...

Hit or Miss? The New Outburst Retro & Young Guns Renewed, Canucks Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Hobby Lessons Learned, What Puts The Poo on Phil's Shoe?, Get To Know Your HOF'ers; Georges Vezina, Celebrini Hurt Already, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 14.10.2024 2:43:18

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start with a new segment called Get to Know Your Hall of Famers and in our first installment we look at the life, career and hobby market for Georges Vezina (16:39). Next, we continue our Hobby Mt. Rushmore Series by nominating four greatest Vancouver Canucks (29:23). ...

Is The 2024-25 Series One Young Guns Checklist Loaded? Troy Says Au Revoir, Talking w/ Jean MacLeod About Designing 2023-24 Metal Universe Hockey, 2024-25 Hobby Predictions, NCAA & CHL Becoming Bros?, Shesterkin Rejects Mega Offer, Fanatics Preview 10.10.2024 3:03:38

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start with some news from Troy who's stepping away from the podcast (but not the Gongshow family) to focus on coaching hockey. Then we go right into Part 6 of Troy's ugliest & weirdest hockey cards (25:12). Next, we asked via social media polls for you...

The Controversy of 1/1 Hockey Cards on ePack—What’s Right?, The 2023-24 Metal Universe Cards You Should Care About, Ugliest Hockey Cards Part 5, September Grading Recap, Phil Went To The Montreal Expo & Mailbag 07.10.2024 2:38:49

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by reviewing Part5 of Troy's picks for the weirdest and ugliest hockey cards (12:59). Next, we continue our hobby Mt. Rushmore series this time attempting to figure out who could possibly be on the Seattle Kraken's Mt. Rushmore after only 3 NHL seasons...

$500,000 In Redemption Cards Stolen From Upper Deck? Is Matvei Michkov The Real Deal? & Other Can't Miss 2024-25 NHL Insider Info w/ Sean Shapiro, Bedard Signs w/ Fanatics, Ugliest Hockey Cards Pt. 4 & Fanatics Collect Weekly Preview 03.10.2024 2:43:45

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by reviewing Part 4 of Troy's picks for the weirdest and ugliest hockey cards (12:15). Next, we're joined by NHL media member and insider Sean Shapiro to conclude our 2024-25 preview series who covers more players and stories to watch from this upcomin...

Connor Bedard Young Guns PSA 10: In a Population Universe of Its Own! Huge Expo Announcement! 2024-25 Hockey Hobby Over/Under Rated, LA Kings Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Ugly Hockey Cards Pt. 3, What Puts The Poo In Phil's Shoe? Mailbag & Pickups 30.09.2024 2:46:01

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start with Part 3 of our ugliest hockey cards series (18:38). Next we're on to the Pacific Division for hobby Mt. Rushmore and this week we tackle the LA Kings (38:03). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity and the Connor Bedard Young Guns PSA 10 is now...

Monster Show! Ken Reid's 2024-25 NHL Storylines That Will Drive The Hobby, 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Insights w/ Upper Deck's Tony Sirianni, More Ugliest Hockey Cards, Gongshow 100 Market Update, Fanatics Collect Weekly Hockey Preview & Pickups 26.09.2024 2:57:36

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by looking at another round of the hockey hobby's ugliest cards ever produced as well as a short Fun Facts w/ Troy sprinkled in (7:02). Sportsnet's Ken Reid joins the show to talk about the 2024-25 NHL storylines that will drive the hockey hobby (21:26...

Will They Boom or Bust? 4 NHL Players at a Critical Hobby Crossroads!, Boston Bruins Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Troy's Favorite Ugly Hockey Cards, What Puts The Glow In Phil's Flow, The 2023-24 OPC Platinum Cards You Should Care About & Mailbag 23.09.2024 2:25:41

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by looking at some of the ugliest hockey cards ever created (7:31). Next, we continue our hobby Mt. Rushmore series, this time tackling the Boston Bruins (22:13). In hobby news, are we headed for NHL Expansion & Mo Seider gets paid (52:10). Four players th...

Breaking Down 2022-23 The Cup w/ Billy Celio @ Upper Deck, Confessions Of A Card Dealer, Top 5 (early) 2023-24 UD ICE Sales, The Final (almost) Greatest Player, Sid Signs an Extension, An $8k Unlicensed Sports Cards Box & Fanatics Weekly Preview 19.09.2024 3:10:42

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start for the final time by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 23 for episode 223 (4:25). Next Sylvain Cormier returns for Chapter 4 of Confessions of a Card Dealer (14:54). In hobby news, Sid signs and extension and will likely retire...

These Are The Rookies To Watch In 2024-25 w/ NHL Insider Russ Cohen, 2022-23 The Cup Checklist Review, Lightning Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Did Fanatics Take Marvel From Upper Deck? Luke Hughes Hurt, Empty Sports Cards Packages, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 16.09.2024 2:56:37

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 22 for episode 222 (11:51). Next, we continue our hobby Mt. Rushmore series this time tackling the Tampa Bay Lightning (24:05). In hobby news, Luke Hughes is injured and will miss time, did...

2024-25 Hobby Comeback Candidates, Introducing the Gongshow 100 Card Ladder Index, August Was A Record Month For Trading Card Sales, 2015-16 The Cup The Show Hobby Deep Dive, Honoring The (almost) Greatest No. 21 & Fanatics Collect Weekly Hockey Preview 12.09.2024 1:46:53

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 21 for episode 221 (5:13). Next, Hobby Deep Dive: Sets Edition returns and this time we go deep on 2016-16 The Cup The Show (19:28). In hobby news, August was a record breaking sales month f...

What's Connor Bedard's Year Two Hobby Upside? Toronto Maple Leafs Hobby Mt. Rushmore, What Puts The Glow In Phil's Flow, 2024-25 $5k Challenge, August Grading Recap, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 09.09.2024 2:50:28

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 20 for episode 220 (12:35). Next, because we're insane, we tackle the impossible task of nominating the Toronto Maple Leafs hobby Mt. Rushmore (27:23). In hobby news, we give an update...

We Went To The 2024 NHLPA Rookie Showcase! Draisaitl Cashes In, Cole Caufield Honors Johnny Hockey, Honoring The (almost) Greatest No. 19, Fanatics Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 05.09.2024 1:47:53

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by recapping our epic day at the 2024 NHLPA Rookie Showcase (2:51). Next, we honor the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 19 for episode 219, Joe Sakic (55:06). In hobby news, Leon Draisaitl cashes in and Cole Caufield honors Johnny Hockey (...

How To Choose The Right Gretzky Auto, Detroit Red Wings Hobby Mt. Rushmore, 2023-24 UD ICE Checklist & Designs Review, RIP Johnny Hockey, Honoring The (almost) Greatest No. 18, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 02.09.2024 2:41:23

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 18 for episode 218 (6:30). Next, we continue our Hobby Mt. Rushmore Series, this time tackling another monster team the Detroit Red Wings (18:54). In hobby news, RIP Johnny Hockey & brot...

Behind the Scenes of the New Vancity Card Show w/ Cardboard Richard, 2015-16 Young Guns Acetates Hobby Deep Dive, Top 5 Early 2023 SPx Sales, Landeskog Vows To Return, The $24MM Jersey & Fanatics Collect Weekly Hockey Preview 29.08.2024 2:09:34

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 17 for episode 217, Rod Brind'Amour (4:17). Next, it's another Hobby Deep Dive: Sets Edition where we take an in depth look at the 2015-16 Young Guns Acetates (14:42). In Hobby New...

Hockey Hobby Under/Over Rated, Sabres Hobby Mt. Rushmore, What Puts The Poo In Phil's Shoe, The Hughes Bros Get NHL 25 Cover, Updated Hockey Wax Release Schedule, Yaroslav Askarov Traded, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 26.08.2024 2:33:13

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 16, Bobby Clarke (11:36). Next, we tackle the Gongshow Hobby Mt. Rushmore for the Buffalo Sabres (27:10). In hobby news, the Hughes Bros. get the NHL 25 cover, Yaroslav Askarov gets traded,...

When Is It Worth Overpaying For a Card? Confessions of a Card Dealer Returns, 2014 Seismic Golds Hobby Deep Dive, 2023-24 Credentials Instant Reactions, Patrik Laine Trade Creates Hobby Buzz, Askarov Wants Out of Nashville, Fanatics Weekly Hockey Preview 22.08.2024 2:40:11

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 15 (3:01). Next, it's another hobby deep dive sets edition where we look at the first first Seismic Golds from 2014-15 O-Pee-Chee Platinum (9:45). Confessions of a Card Dealer returns (2...

These Are The 5 Best Hockey 1 of 1 Cards, Senators Hobby Mt. Rushmore; Will Phil's Head Explode?, Huge Bedard Young Guns Milestone, 2024-25 MVP Introduces A New Rookie Class, Almost Greatest No. 14, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 19.08.2024 2:40:09

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 14, Dave Keon (13:07). Next, we continue our hobby Mt. Rushmore series with the Ottawa Senators (26:13). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, and Fanatics is rolling out debut patc...

How To Find The Best Hockey Wax Prices w/ Allan Teruel @ Waxstat, First Look At 2022-23 The Cup, Calling On Captain Mustache, Florida Panthers Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Early Expo Signers Announced, Fanatics Collect Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 15.08.2024 2:59:35

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 13, Pavel Datsyuk (07:48). Next, we tackle the Hobby Mt. Rushmore for the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers (22:09). In hobby news, early Fall Toronto Sport Card Expo autograph signers announced, plus Auston Matthew is named captain of the Toro...

The Hobby Mt. Rushmore For Every NHL Team, Reasons To Be Excited For The Future Of The Hobby, 2023-24 Credentials Designs & Checklist Review, What Puts The Poo In Phil's Shoe, The Road To Infinity Update, A Record Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 12.08.2024 3:22:33

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with an almost greatest player makeup, covering numbers 10, 11 and 12 (7;57). Next, as a companion to our last show when we discussed the hobby's biggest threats, we balance out the conversation with our biggest reasons to be excited about the future of the hobby (30:49). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infi...

These Are The Biggest Threats Facing The Hobby, Making a Hockey Movie w/ Jeffrey M. Zucker From The Late Game, 2023-24 SPx Instant Reactions, The National Sets Records, Dustin Wolf Geta a New Deal, Fanatics Collect Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 08.08.2024 2:56:05

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by addressing what we feel are the biggest threats to the hockey hobby, including a lot of listener feedback on this important issue (09:44). Next, in hobby news, The National sets records, and Dustin Wolf gets a new deal...is he the goalie of the future (1:09:00)? Jeffrey M. Zucker joined the show to talk about makin...

Do We Really Need To Be Worried About Box Scanners? July Grading Recap, 2004 Young Guns Legends Deep Dive, Phil's Hobby Rant, The Road To Infinity Update, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 05.08.2024 2:21:58

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by debating the ethics of CT scanning companies that are offering services to scan the contents of sports cards boxes and what manufacturers can do to protect collectors (11:14). Next, it's another edition of Hobby Deep Dive: Sets Edition. Based on your votes, we deep dive 2004-05 Upper Deck Young Guns Legends (3...

Five Hidden Junk Wax Era Hockey Treasures, Johnny Amendola on The National & His Vision For Mintink, 2023-24 SPx Design & Checklist Review, Brock Faber Extended, Parkhurst Champions Hits ePack & Fanatics Collect Weekly Review 01.08.2024 2:36:04

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 9 for episode 209 (9:25). Next, we take a look at five hidden hockey treasures from the junk wax card era (24:48). In hobby news, Brock Faber gets an early extension (44:25). Johnny Amendola joined the show to talk about his experience at The Natio...

2024 The National Recap & Hockey Report, Another Mind-blowing Bedard Grading Milestone, Top 5 Early 2023 Allure Sales, What Puts The Glow In Phil's (Imaginary) Flow, Honoring the NHL's (Almost) Greatest No. 8...Teemu!, Mega Mailbag & Personal Pickups 29.07.2024 2:52:29

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 8 for episode 208 (10:50). Next, Josh went to The National and gives a recap of the show, health of the hobby and a hockey report (23:44). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity plus there's yet another mind-blowing Connor Bedard card g...