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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Biggest Hockey Card Sales in 2023, Fanatics Slaps Back, Rapid Fire w/ Special Guest Co-Host Coach Koe, Does Erik Karlsson Make The Pens a Cup Contender? The NHL's Greatest to Wear No. 7 & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 10.08.2023 1:10:34

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by welcoming our special guest host, Coach Koe! Next, we continue looking at our greatest player to wear each number series in NHL history and this time it's the greatest hockey player to wear the number 7 (6:01). Then we take a look at the biggest hockey card sales so far in 2023 and predict whether the 2015 Ult...

Our Favorite Hockey Easter Eggs, Panini Sues Fanatics, Is a Zegras Contract Situation Brewing?, 2021-22 Stature Checklist Rundown & Gongshow Mailbag 07.08.2023 1:44:12

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to ever wear the number 6 for episode 106 (7:11). Next, we reveal our favorite hockey card Easter Eggs. These are cards that are unannounced when the checklist for the set is released. We also look at a few of the Easter Eggs in recently released sets (18:07). In Hobby News, Panini fi...

Our Top 5 Current Players in the Hobby Revealed, 2021-22 Credentials Instant Reactions, July Grading Recap, PWCC Hockey Preview & Honoring the NHL's Greatest No. 5 03.08.2023 1:35:34

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 5 for episode 105 (7:33). Next we reveal the top five players on our inaugural Gongshow 25 list of the current top hobby players (18:46). In Hobby News, The National attendance comes in at about six figures, Connor Bedard signs an exclusive autograph deal w...

Massive McDavid Rookie ($500k+?) Goes to Auction, Bedard's First Blackhawks Cards Incoming, Our First Trip to The National, Highest Selling Non-rookie Bobby Orr Cards, 2021 Ovation Hockey Instant Reaction & Mailbag 31.07.2023 2:20:36

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 4 for episode 104 (5:22). Then, Josh recounts his father-son trip to the National from the massive size, the corporate feel and what it's like for a hockey cards collector at the biggest card show in the United States (14:52). Next we continue counting...

The Crazy Off-season Hockey Market, Gongshow 25 Countdown #'s 15-11, Bergeron Retires, Headed to The National, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & The Greatest Player to Wear #3 27.07.2023 1:32:22

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to ever wear the number 3 for Episode 103 (5:19). Next, we continue counting down the Gongshow 25; our top 25 current players that are driving the hockey hobby. Today, we break down numbers 15 through 11 (14:09). In Hobby News, Patrice Bergeron retires and we are off to The National (4...

Five Off Season Selling Tips, Gongshow 25 Countdown #20-16, 2021-22 Credentials Checklist Overview, eBay Improves Sports Card Listings, Upper Deck National Convention Promo Cards Overview, COMC Partners with PSA, Personal Pickups & Mailbag 24.07.2023 2:09:53

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 2 for Episode 102 (5:12). Next we continue our Gongshow 25 countdown of our current rankings of the hockey hobby elite with numbers 20 through 16 (15:34). In Hobby News, eBay makes improvements to sports cards listings and COMC partners with PSA (40:47). W...

Introducing The Gongshow 25: Our Top 25 Current Hockey Hobby Players, Biggest Hobby Pet Peeves, Hockey Release Calendar Update & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview 20.07.2023 1:44:55

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to ever wear the number 1 for Episode 101 (4:45). Next is the first part of our inaugural Gongshow 25 where we rank the current top 25 hockey players in the hobby, we start the list by counting down numbers 25 through 21 (16:08). Next in Hobby News, we get a sneak peek at car...

Our Fearless Hockey Hobby Predictions, Have Future Watch Auto Values Rebounded? Fanatics Live Breaking Buzzkill, Biggest Lessons Learned Over Our First 100 Episodes, Upper Deck Ovation Is Coming Back & Listener Mailbag 17.07.2023 1:36:43

Send us Fan Mail It's episode 100 of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast! We start the show by honoring the NHL's greatest players to wear the numbers 0 and 00 as a special homage for episode 100 (7:32). Next, we look at the current state of Future Watch Auto /999 values and consider if these popular hockey cards are still a good investment (22:12)? In Hobby News, Leo Carlsson signs wit...

EP. 99 The Gretzky Episode: Gretzky Rookie Card Master Class w/ Jeremy Lee, Top 5 Most Valuable Gretzky Cards + Gretzky Market Update, The Greatest Player to Wear 99 & Our Favorite Gretzky Cards 13.07.2023 2:29:11

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to ever wear the number 99, yes you guessed it, Wayne Gretzky (5:21). In fact, in honor of the greatest hockey player of all-time, we've dedicated this entire episode to no. 99. Next, we take a look at our favorite playing era and post-playing career Gretzky cards (20:06). Jer...

Seismic Gold's To The Moon & The Continued Rise of OPC Platinum, What's Going on with the Off-season Dip?, 2021-22 Hockey Wax Prices Crash, Are There Too Many Autos? Personal Pickups & Listener Mailbag 10.07.2023 1:38:50

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to wear the number 98 for episode 98 (8:13). Next, with the recent release of the 2021-22 O-Pee-Chee Platinum we take a look at the rise in popularity and card values of this brand over the past three years (17:59). In Hobby News, Fanatics Live selling platform launches this week, big...

State of the Hobby's Biggest Stars, 2022-23 Hockey Hobby Nobody Cares Team, 2021-22 Upper Deck ICE Value & Collector Ratings, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview, Caufield Golden Treasures Auction Blunder, Plus a Very Controversial Greatest No. 97 06.07.2023 1:34:47

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with a very controversial greatest NHL player to wear the number 97 for episode 97 (3:04). We take a deep dive into the state of the hobby elite; Connor McDavid, Alexander Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby and Auston Matthews (14:41). In Hobby News crazy Cole Caufield Golden Treasures auction blunder, plus most notable remaini...

2022 Key Rookies Review, Is Fanatics Going to War with eBay?, NHL Draft, Trades & Free Agency Roundup, Will Breaking Get Regulated?, 2022-23 Synergy is Out & Our Initial Reactions, Plus Listener Mailbag 03.07.2023 1:34:08

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to wear the number 95 and number 96 (7:05). Next we recap a busy, and huge week of the NHL Entry Draft, a number of trades around the league and the opening of NHL free agency (21:25). In Hobby News, ESPN profiles card breaking and is Fanatics going to war with eBay (43:28)? Next,...

Bedard's Officially a Blackhawk, Did Anaheim Make a Mistake Passing on Fantilli? Why You Need to Know the Name Gavin McKenna, It's Our 2023 NHL Draft Live Show with George Ross, Director of U.S. Scouting for Spokane Chiefs WHL 29.06.2023 1:48:07

Send us Fan Mail It's our first NHL Draft Live Show where we were fortunate to be joined by George Ross, the Director of U.S. Scouting for the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL, to breakdown the players selected at the top round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Connor Bedard is officially headed to Chicago, George gives insight to the impact he should have starting next season for the Blackhawks. What...

NHL Draft Preview; Who Could Provide Instant Impact & Odds of Top Picks Being Hobby Relevant, Most Bankable Young Goalie, 2022-23 Extended Series Value and Collector Ratings & Personal Pickups 26.06.2023 1:30:38

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 94 for Episode 94 (4:25). Next, we look at the big picture of the NHL Draft and how you should approach it as a collector (16:08). We look at the draft eligible players that are most likely to provide impact in the 2023-24 NHL season (24:33). In Hobby New...

2022-23's Biggest Hobby Disappointment, eBay Punks Breakers, OPC Platinum Instant Reactions, Honoring Indigenous NHL Players w/ Naim Cardinal, CSG Plays Acronym Olympics, 2022-23 Synergy Checklist Breakdown, PWCC Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 22.06.2023 2:24:54

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 93 for Episode 93 (6:17). We debate the candidates for the biggest 2022-23 hobby disappointment and declare the winner (15:54)? In Hobby News, eBay imposes new breaker policy, CSG's big announcement, and a couple of interesting updates on the huge, $1...

Record Ovechkin Sale Sparks Grading Controversy, Hockey Hobby Breakout Star of the Year, Vintage Market Update, Which Recent Hockey Releases Are Performing the Best?, OPC Platinum Incoming 19.06.2023 1:30:33

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 92 for Episode 92 (4:26). Next, we take a look at the current state of the vintage hockey card market and compare it to the current values of more modern hockey cards (14:38). In Hobby News, a massive Alexander Ovechkin hockey card sale sets records and is...

Golden Knights Hoist Lord Stanley's Cup, 2021 Fleer Ultra & 2021 Upper Deck ICE Are Out, Second String Leather Company Founders Talk Making Wallets From NHL Goalie Gear, Huge Gretzky Jersey Sale, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 15.06.2023 2:24:34

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 91 for episode 91, Sergei Federov (3:19). Next, the Las Vegas Golden Knights have won the Stanley Cup. We discuss the hobby impact to Jack Eichel, Adin Hill and Matthew Tkachuk (18:43). In Hobby News, the Ottawa Senators have a buyer and a huge sale for a...

Huge Hockey Release Week; 2021 UD ICE & 2021 Fleer Ultra, Do the Panthers Have One More Comeback In Them?, Early Extended Series Young Guns Values, OPC Platinum vs. UD Ice Box Battle, Gongshow O'Reilly'd & NHL Trades Heating Up 12.06.2023 1:15:02

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL Player to wear the number 90 for episode 90...yes we've been O'Reilly'd (2:10). Next, The Las Vegas Golden Knights take control of the Stanley Cup finals and Jack Eichel's Young Guns value surpasses Matthew Tkachuk's (17;35). In Hobby News, the Summer trade season...

Stanley Cup Finals Turn Into a Gongshow, Upper Deck's Billy Celio Talks 2021 Fleer Ultra Hockey, 2022-23 Extended Series Instant Reactions, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 08.06.2023 2:06:39

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 89 for Episode 89 (2:45). Next, the Golden Knights are off to a commanding 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Is Matthew Tkachuk out of control? Can Bobrovsky find his game? What will it take for an Adin Hill hobby breakthrough (15:52)? In Hobby News, C...

Stanley Cup Finals; More Hobby Breakouts Possible?, Our Most Anticipated Upcoming Releases, Hockey Card Market Update, Rookie Deep Dive, Hobby News & Controversy at Greatest Number 88? 05.06.2023 1:14:06

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to wear the number 88 for Episode 88, this one could be a little controversial (2:38). Next, game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals is in the books. We examine potential additional hobby breakouts other than Matthew Tkachuk (15:17). In another Extended Series Rookie Deep Dive, we take a...

Stanley Cup Finals Hobby Preview, Honoring the NHL's Greatest No.87 w/ Sidney Crosby's 10 Most Valuable Cards, 2022 Trilogy Value Ratings, Hobby News, PWCC Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 01.06.2023 1:55:01

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 87 for Episode 87...yep you guess it, Donald Brashear....j/k it's Sid the Kid (2:09). We take a look at the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, examine the key hobby stories and give our predictions of the winner (15:46). Since Episode 87 is really our "...

The Ovechkin Rookie That's Likely To Smash Records, Jason Robertson Redemption, Matthew Tkachuk & Sergei Bobrovsky Rookies Set All-Time Highs, Rookie Deep Dive, 2022-23 Trilogy Reactions, Art of Hockey Review & Troy Plays "Would You Rather" 29.05.2023 1:21:26

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest NHL player to wear the number 86 for Episode 86 (3:26), Next we give an update on the Conference finals with the Florida Panthers eliminating the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference, and out West with the Las Vegas Golden Knights leading the Dallas Stars three games to two. We look a...

Has Matthew Tkachuk Achieved Permanent Hobby Relevance? A Dallas Implosion, Fanatics Purchases PWCC, 2022-23 Extended Series Checklist Breakdown, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 25.05.2023 1:41:05

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 85 for episode 85 (3:27). Next, we give our hobby update on the NHL Playoffs. Comparing Bobrovsky's playoffs run to J.S. Giguere 20 years ago. Matthew Tkachuk's hobby rise continues and the Dallas Stars implode (12:06). Fanatics purchases PWCC a...

Bedard Card Values Reach Uncharted Waters, Could Bobrovsky Win the Conn Smythe?, Mark Hill from My Card Post Talks His Innovative Sports Card Marketplace, Tkachuk & Hintz Values Soar, 2021 Fleer Ultra Checklist Breakdown & Luke Hughes Rookie Deep Dive 22.05.2023 2:11:10

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 84 for episode 84 (3:33). The NHL Conference Finals are underway and we give an update on where each series stands, and currently hockey card values for key players (11:40). Next, Rookie Deep Dive is back, and per our listener vote, we deep dive Luke Hughes...

Are JRob & Matthew Tkachuk the Last Playoffs Hobby Hopes?, Can McDavid Win w/ the Oilers?, ESPN Does the NHL Dirty, 2022 Leaf Art of Hockey Checklist Breakdown, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Listener Mailbag 18.05.2023 1:57:14

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear number 83 for episode 83 (4:58). Next, the Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken were eliminated from the NHL Playoffs and we look at what's next for each franchise and how being knocked out will impact the hobby value for the stars on each team. We also preview the...