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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What Would A Grading Monopoly Mean For The Hockey Hobby? We Breakdown the Series Two Checklist, Six Bedard Chase Strategies to Consider This Week, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Fanatics First Card Oops, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 04.03.2024 2:38:45

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 66 for episode 166 (8:31). Next it's week 21 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2023-24 NHL season (20:29). In Hobby News, SGC is acquired by PSA's owner Collectors and we wonder what a grading company monopoly could mean to...

A Case Of 1979 OPC Hockey Shatters Sports Cards Wax Sales Records, 2023-24 Fun Facts, Matt Rempe....Fun Story or Next Enforcer Chase? An (almost) Greatest Player Two-fer & More! 29.02.2024 1:02:55

Send us Fan Mail On today’s show we begin with the almost greatest NHL player to wear #64 as we skipped that one last episode (2:58). Next, we will look at the almost greatest NHL player to wear #65 (8:34). Then it’s off to a quick hobby news segment (17:18). Then, we are trying out a new segment we are calling Fun Facts with Troy (33:07). We end the show with some of our favorite hockey cards...

A Conversation With Jean MacLeod Who's Created Some Of Hockey's Most Iconic Cards 26.02.2024 1:17:24

Send us Fan Mail On this special episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we had the opportunity to talk with a hobby legend, Jean MacLeod of Arena Design and Upper Deck about her history and legacy designing sports cards. Her designs have shaped not just the hockey hobby, but the sports cards world. If you love Precious Metal Gems, Essential Credentials, Jambalayas...just to name a few, th...

Is This A Hockey Wax Prices Breaking Point? Leo Carlsson Rookie Deep Dive, Bedard's Cousin Is Making Waves In The CHL, Top 5 Early Clear Cut Sales & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 22.02.2024 1:51:37

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 63 for episode 163 (5:15). Next we take a look at what the long-term affect the surge in 2023-24 hockey wax prices for the Connor Bedard rookie chase could have on the hockey cards hobby (12:27). In hobby news, the recent Wild and Canucks game ende...

Now Multiple Gretzky Hobby Grails Are On The Move, Bedard's Back! Jagr's Number 68 To The Rafters, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Michael Misa Hits The Hobby Radar, $500+ SP Authentic Here We Come & Mailbag Questions Answered 19.02.2024 2:25:45

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 62 for episode 162 (7:18). Next, it's Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for week 18 of the 2023-24 NHL season (17:43). In hobby news, Jaromir Jagr's number retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Connor Bedard is back, Is Michael Misa the next can't mis...

A Gretzky Rookie PSA 10 Is Up For Sale, Bedard Will Return Soon, 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Boxes Prices Went Up, We Share Our Essential Hobby Toolkit, 2022-23 Clear Cut Instant Reactions & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 15.02.2024 1:54:24

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 61 for episode 161 (5:30). Next, we share our essential hobby toolkit for understanding current hobby trends, accurately finding comps, and narrowing in on the perfect next cards for your collection (16:27). In hobby news, Connor Bedard is expected to be back in the...

Walking The Bedard Hobby Tightrope, Is The 2023-24 Upper Deck Star Rookies Box Set Worth Buying?, eBay Shuts Down Some Bedard Presales, Marc-Andre Fleury Honored, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 12.02.2024 2:16:59

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 60, Markus Granlund (3:39). Next, It's week 18 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2023-24 NHL season (10:40). In hobby news, eBay shuts down some Connor Bedard presales and Marc-Andre Fleury is honored by both the Minnesota Wild...

2022-23 Rookies Secondary Market Sales Flop, Tony Sirianni @ Upper Deck Talks 2023-24 OPC and the Bedard Rookie Chase, Leon Draisaitl Hobby Deep Dive, Top Hockey Card Sales for January, 2025 Winter Classic, Trevor Zegras Voted Most Overrated 08.02.2024 2:41:54

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 59, Chad Larose (8:10). Next, we take an in-depth look at the 2022-23 rookie class and try to figure out why their secondary market values and volume has flopped (16:50). In hobby news, we look at the top hockey card sales for January 2024, the 20...

Comparing Today's Hockey Market To Pre-Pandemic Values, 2022-23 Clear Cut Checklist & Design Review, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Brock Faber Rookie Of The Month, January Grading Recap, The NHL Returns To The Olympics & Mailbag 05.02.2024 2:05:59

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 58 for episode 158 (3:08). Next it's time for week 17 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (11:40). In hobby news, Brock Faber was named NHL rookie of the month for January, we review the January 2024 grading recap from GemRate, and discuss what we liked an...

What's a "True Rookie" & Does It Matter in Today's Hobby? Will a Case of 1979 O-Pee-Chee Shatter Wax Sales Records? Cale Makar Hobby Deep Dive, 2022-23 Credentials Instant Reactions, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 01.02.2024 2:11:50

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 57 for episode 57 (5:22). Next, we take a look at what is a "true rookie" hockey cards and debate if it matters if a rookie is a "true" rookie in today's hockey hobby (14:38). In hobby news, a case of 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee ho...

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 (...