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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Top 10 NHL Performers 21 & Under, 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Checklist & Design Review, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Fanatics 10 Promotion Includes Hockey!, Stamkos Gets 1,100th Point, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 29.01.2024 1:58:50

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 56 for episode 56, Erik Haula (6:09). Then, it's week 16 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2023-24 NHL season (14:44). In hobby news, Fanatics Live launches a new promotion centered around the 10 hottest cards in the sports car...

Is This The Junk Variety Era? More Hobby Companies Go MIA, Nathan MacKinnon Hobby Deep Dive, Bedard Injury Update, Remaining 2022-23 Releases, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 25.01.2024 2:01:26

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 55 for episode 155, Sergei Gonchar (2:51). Next, we debate if the hockey card hobby is in a junk variety era (11:27)? In hobby news, a Connor Bedard injury update, more hobby companies go MIA, and the Flyer's Carter Hart takes a leave of absence (40:55). As...

Is 2023-24 The Year To Stash Wax? 2022-23 Credentials Checklist and Design Review, Updated Releases Calendar From Upper Deck, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Upper Deck Extends Agreement w/ NHLAA, Patrick Roy Back To The NHL, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 22.01.2024 2:13:59

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 54 for episode 54 (5:04). Next up it's NHL week 15 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (17:29). In hobby news, Upper Deck signs an extension with the NHL Alumni Association, Shane Pinto returns, and Patrick Roy is back in the saddle again (53:44). Is 2023-...

$10,000+ Question: Is the Bedard NHL Draft Easter Egg An Iconic Card or Fool's Gold? Hobby Deep Dive: Elias Pettersson, Bedard Platinum Portraits, Jeremy Swayman Shots Fired?, Anemic ICE Sales, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 18.01.2024 1:59:00

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 53 for episode 153, Derek Morris (3:56). Next, we take an in-depth look at a card making waves in the hobby, the Connor Bedard NHL Draft SP from 2023-24 Upper Deck Series One that's had multiple sales of greater than $10,000 USD (14:36). In hobby news, Jereme...

Another 2023-24 Series Two Young Guns Checklist Shocker? Hints at the SP Signature Edition Legends Follow Up? Mid-Season Hobby Report, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, 2022-23 UD ICE Instant Reactions, More Zegras Bad News, The Biebs All-Star Patches? & More 15.01.2024 2:19:25

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 52 for episode 52, Mike Green (7:03). Next, it's Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for week 14 of the 2023-24 NHL season (14:38). In hobby news, more bad news for Trevor Zegras collectors and a Justin Bieber tie-in to the upcoming NHL All-Star game (44:25...

First Look at 2023-24 Young Guns Gem Rates, 25 Most Popular Players In The Hobby for 2023, Huge OVI Seismic Gold Sale Sets A New Precedence? Whoa Cutter Gauthier Drama & Trade! William Nylander Cashes In & PWCC Weekly Preview 11.01.2024 1:52:08

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 51 for episode 51, Brian Campbell (7:11). Next we look at the Top 25 hockey players sold on the secondary markets in 2023 as well as an interesting 2014 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Alexander Ovechkin Seismic Gold sale that maybe set a precedence for how we look at non-rook...

Will Bedard's Injury Slow His Hobby Momentum? Our Biggest Hobby Lessons Learned Over 150 Shows, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, USA Wins The World Junior Championship & Mailbag 08.01.2024 2:21:26

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 50 for episode 150, Antoine Vermette (7:03). Next, it's week 13 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2023-24 NHL season (15:07). In Hobby News, what's the hobby impact of Connor Bedard's injury, the first 32 all-stars are...

Forget OVI; Could Auston Matthews Ultimately End Up With The Goals Record? Bedard Young Guns Canvas in Extended Series, Top Sales of 2023, 2022-23 ICE Checklist Review, December Grading Recap, Young Guns Sales Dip in December & PWCC Weekly Preview 04.01.2024 2:06:12

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 49 for episode 149, Joe Juneau (4:23). Next in a social media roundup we look back at key hockey hobby market stats from December 2023 (16:00). In hobby news, sports cards karma is alive and well at the Winter Classic in Seattle, we review the Dece...

Why 2024 Will Be an Epic Hobby Year, Our 2023 Predictions...How Did We Do?, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, World Juniors Update, Your Mailbag Questions Answered 01.01.2024 1:47:23

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 48, Daniel Briere, for episode 148 (6:04). It's week #12 of the NHL and we feature Patrick Kane, Nathan MacKinnon and Sebastian Aho in Who's Hot, while Ilya Samsonov and Erik Karlsson ride The Struggle Bus (15:24). In hobby news, the quarter finals are set...

The Stories That Rocked The Hockey Hobby in 2023, A Long-Awaited Rookie Deep Dive, Shocking NHL TV Ratings, Bedard Goes Michigan, Jagr Can't Stop Won't Stop, Top 5 (Very) Early Cup Sales, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 28.12.2023 2:00:04

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 46, Jared Spurgeon, for episode 146 as a makeup for for our Christmas Master Class episode followed then by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 47, Tory Krug (7:01). Next, it's a long-awaited Rookie Deep Dive for Bobby Brink (18:06). In hobby new...

The Cup Master Class Part 3 w/ Mitch Gropman Covering 2016-2021 25.12.2023 2:37:23

Send us Fan Mail We continue our Master Class series on the hockey hobby's most prestigious set, The Cup, with The Cup expert and mega collector Mitch Gropman. Part 3 takes us through the 2016-17 set all the way up to the newest release 2021-22. Previous The Cup Mater Class Episodes: Part 1 - http://tinyurl.com/48pn67de Part 2 - http://tinyurl.com/3ptpvrbw Partners & Sponsors Our Patreon...

2021 The Cup Is Here & We Break It Down w/ Billy Celio from Upper Deck, Joseph Woll Rookie Deep Dive, Top 5 Early Artifacts Sales, More 1/1 Hobby Drama, OVI Goals Drought, PWCC Weekly Preview & Personal Pickups 21.12.2023 2:33:03

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 45, Jonathan Bernier, for episode 145 (4:16). Next, it's another Rookie Deep Dive as voted on by fans of the show and this time we dig into the Maple Leafs rookie goaltender Joseph Woll (13:45). In hobby news, there's more hobby 1/1 drama with Fanatics a...

The Bedard Chase Is On!...Talking 2023-24 Artifacts w/ Patrick Smith @ Upper Deck, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Our Huge Artifacts Hit (Maybe), Honoring The NHL's (Almost) Greatest No. 44 & Your Mailbag Questions Answered 18.12.2023 2:03:11

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 44, Stephane Richer for episode 144 (4:41). Next, it's week 10 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (14:46). In hobby news, Jake Oettinger is injured (32:34). We chat with Patrick Smith from Upper Deck about the recently released 2023-24 Artifacts (36:39). ...

Biggest Hobby Surprises & Disappointments...So Far, Connor Bedard Future Watch Auto Design Preview, 2021-22 The Cup Checklist Overview, Auston Matthews First To 20 Goals & Hobby Impact, Luke Evangelista Rookie Deep Dive & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 14.12.2023 2:00:49

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 43, Patrice Brisbois for episode 43 (4;16). Next, we continue our Rookie Deep Dive series where you vote for a 2023-24 rookie and we do a deep dive. This week it's the Nashville Predators Luke Evangelista (15:04). In Hobby News, a cool baseball card themed g...

Are The New Young Guns Parallels A Success? Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, 2023-24 Artifacts Checklist Overview, November Grading Recap & Mailbag 11.12.2023 2:05:08

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 42, Sergei Makarov, for episode 142 (3:32). Next, it's time for week 9 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (14:11). In hobby news, we review the GemRate November grading recap and review quick hitting news & notes from the NHL and hockey card hobby (...

Making Sense of the Hockey Market, 2022-23 SP Game Used Instant Reactions, Brock Faber Rookie Deep Dive, A Hughesapalooza, OPC Wire Cut Controversy, Updated Hockey Release Schedule & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 07.12.2023 1:38:32

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 41, Craig Anderson, for episode 141 (5:28). Next, Rookie Deep Dive returns and this time we dive into the Minnesota Wild's rookie defenseman Brock Faber (18:08). In hobby news, the great O-Pee-Chee wire cut controversy, the NHL salary cap is going up, and ne...

Are PMG's Dead Or Is It Time To Buy? 2023-24 Upper Deck Rookie Debut Sells Out, Can eBay's Automatic Payments Solve the Comp Problem? Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, COMC & eBay BFFs, 2022-23 SP Game Used Checklist Review 04.12.2023 1:49:23

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 40 for episode 140, Tuukka Rask (5:32). Next, it's week 8 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (17:16). In hobby news, we react to Michael Rubin's appearance on the Bill Simmons podcast, eBay starts autopayments from auctions won, eBay invests in COM...

More Series Two Presales Drama, Which Recent Hockey Releases Have the Most Secondary Market Sales? Rookie Deep Dive, Patrick Kane Joins The Red Wings, Chicago Veteran Drama, Bruins Centennial Box Set Checklist Overview & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 30.11.2023 1:51:11

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 39 for episode 139 (4:10). Next we continue our Rookie Deep Dive series this week digging into the young LA Kings prospect Brandt Clarke (10;24). In Hobby News, Patrick Kane signs with the Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks are a mess (20:27). We take a look at a...

Are More Sticker Autos Coming In 2021-22 The Cup? Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Did Sid And Ovi Save The NHL? 2022-23 Extended Series Goes To ePack, Winter Classic Uniforms Unveiled & Mailbag 27.11.2023 2:02:41

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 38 for episode 138, Vladimir Malakhov (3:21). Next in Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus we highlight both the players lighting up the NHL in the past week and those that are, well, struggling (13:23). In Hobby News, the 2024 Winter Classic uniforms are unveile...

Connor Bedard Hobby Report Card, 2022-23 Stature Instant Reactions, Pavel Mintyukov Rookie Deep Dive, A New NHL International Tournament Coming?, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 23.11.2023 1:44:50

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous #37 for episode 137, Olie The Goalie (5:32). Next we continue with our Rookie Deep Dive series this time digging into the Anaheim Ducks rookie sensation Pavel Mintyukov (15:30). In hobby news, the Iowa Wild debut new star wars themed jerseys and the NHL is planning a 4 t...

The Comps System Is Broken, Are Redemptions Sometimes Good?, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Leaf Under New Ownership, Monumental Boxes, Mailbag & The $100 Expo Challenge Vote Is In 20.11.2023 2:03:23

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 36 for episode 36, Mats Zuccarello (4:08). Then, after a one week Fall Expo hiatus, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus returns (15:18). In hobby news, the NHL showcases it's product in Sweden, Fanatics has an interesting approach to using redemptions for t...

Is Now The Time To Buy McDavid? $100 Expo Challenge Cards Revealed, 2022-23 Stature Checklist Is Out & We Break It Down, Jagr's Getting His Number Retired, NHL Injury Update, Honoring A Couple Of Legendary Goalies & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 16.11.2023 1:55:27

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with an NHL's (almost) most famous two-fer, number 34 Miikka Kiprusoff and number 35 Tom Barrasso (5:14). Next, Rookie Deep Dive is back and this time we dig deep into the surprise Boston Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras (29:14). In Hobby News, the Penguins announce they will retire Jaromir Jagr's number and we...

Fall Expo Sets Records; Our Hockey Cards Heaven Recap w/ Special Guest Neil Devlin @IrishFlyersCollector 13.11.2023 1:26:37

Send us Fan Mail Our voices are gone and we're tired but our hearts are full from a weekend in Hockey Card Heaven at the 2023 Fall Toronto Sport Card Expo. As is our tradition, here's our instant reactions and recap from the show. Thank you to everyone that took the time to come meet us at the expo this weekend. The cards are amazing, but the people are better. Partners & Sponsor...

Is It Time To Hit The Hobby Panic Button On These Struggling Players? Marco Rossi Rookie Deep Dive, Could McDavid Miss The Playoffs? OPC Platinum's Coming To ePack, Honoring Zdeno Chara & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 09.11.2023 1:49:07

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 33 for episode 133, Zdeno Chara (6:06). Next, in Rookie Deep Dive we dig into the Minnesota Wild's Marco Rossi (19:54). Could Connor McDavid miss the playoffs (36:06). Next, we look at a number of players that have struggled at the start of the 2023-24 NHL s...

Hockey Card Heaven: Fall Sport Card Expo Preview w/ Mikey Singer, Will Elias Pettersson Be Next to Breakthrough?, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Jack Hughes Hurt & Potential Hobby Impact, October Grading Report & Gongshow Mailbag 06.11.2023 2:24:25

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 32, Jonathan Quick, for episode 132 (3:30). Next it's week 4 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus. Is Elias Pettersson on the verge of being the hockey hobby's next breakout star (15:21)? In Hobby News, Jack Hughes is injured and wha...