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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.hockeycardsgongshow.com

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Josh, BabaLewi & Phil

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Will These Players Bounce Back From Injury In 2023-24?, 2021-22 Ultimate Collection Instant Reactions, Columbus Cultural Fiasco, New Captains Named, PWCC Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 14.09.2023 1:48:16

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to wear the number 17 for episode 117 (2:48). Next, we continue with our 2023-24 NHL Hobby Preview Series this time looking at players who's 2022-23 season was cut short by injury and could be primed to bounce back (19:16). In Hobby News, the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets nam...

2023-24 Hobby Comeback Candidates, New Stature Release Value & Collector Ratings, August Grading Report, Rookie Showcase Review, Chelios To Get Number Retired & Mailbag 11.09.2023 2:05:20

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 16 for episode 116 (3:18). Next we continue our 2023-24 Hobby Preview Series, this time looking at hobby comeback candidates (21:16). In Hobby News, the Blackhawks are set to retire Chris Chelios' number, we breakdown the August grading recap from Gem...

2023-24 Hobby Preview Series: Buy These Guys for Love - Not Money, SGC Gets Aggressive, Trusting "Hobby Watchdogs," PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 07.09.2023 1:51:50

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 15 for episode 15 (4:30). Next, we kick-off our 2023-24 Hobby Preview Series with guys we think are better buys for love than for making money (17:04). In hobby news, major drama regarding a Michael Jordan jersey and potentially faked photo matching that was...

Why Upper Deck Thinks 2022-23 Metal is One of the Best Yet w/ Billy Celio, The Biggest Young Guns Sales Ever, Gongshow Goes to Burbank, 2021-22 Ultimate Collection Checklist Overview, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 04.09.2023 2:27:16

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to wear the number 14 for episode 14 (3:41). Next, Billy Celio from Upper Deck joins the show to talk about the new 2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe hockey release and much more (22:01)! Troy took an impromptu trip to the Burbank Card Show this past weekend (1:26:52). In Hobby News, a Con...

Addressing the Bedard Series One Rumors + A Whole Lot More w/ Grant Sandground VP of Product @ Upper Deck, 2022-23 Metal Universe Hockey is Out! Laffy Re-signs, New Women's League Announced, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 31.08.2023 2:18:34

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 13 for episode 113 (4:29). Next we were joined by Grant Sandground the VP of Product Development for Upper Deck to talk about some upcoming sets and some big picture hockey card issues and hot topics. Plus, rumors have been swirling regarding Connor Bedard...

Which 1/1s Have the Most Long-term Potential? Brian Gray is Out at Leaf, Auston Matthews Stays a Maple Leaf, 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Preview, Honoring the NHL's Greatest Number 12, More Personal Pickups & Mailbag 28.08.2023 1:48:01

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 12 for episode 112 (6:31). Next, we take a deep dive into the ever-expanding world of 1 of 1 cards in the hockey hobby and attempt to separate the specific cards and attributes that have the most long-term value potential (18:04). In Hobby News, Brian Gray...

Breaking Down Vintage Vs. Modern, Is Mark Messier the Ultimate Hobby Buddy?, SP Legends Hits ePack, 2022-23 Black Diamond Is Out, Norway Hockey is Broke, PWCC Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 24.08.2023 1:50:13

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 11, Moose! (8:30). Next, we break down vintage versus modern hockey card collecting and list the pros and cons of each (22:18). In Hobby News, Norway hockey is broke, a Phil Kessel / Connor McDavid comparison you can't miss, and more hobby drama betwee...

Will Future Watch Auto Values Stand the Test of Time? Top Early Stature Sales, A Cautionary Tale of Going Too Deep in One Player, Breaking Down the 2022-23 Metal Universe Checklist, Personal Pickups & Mailbag 21.08.2023 1:49:38

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 10, Guy Lafleur, for episode 110 (3:17). Next, we take a deep dive into one of the hockey hobby's most popular cards, the Future Watch Auto /999 and try to figure out if it's a card that collector's can bank on to retain value in the future (1...

5 Common Mistakes Hockey Collectors Make, Stature & Credentials Missing Rookie Autos Makegood, Honoring Mr. Hockey, David Krejci Retires, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups 17.08.2023 1:40:35

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 9, none other than Mr. Hockey (5:19). Next, we dig into our view of the five most common mistakes hockey collectors make (18:12). In Hobby News, Cale Makar is named the NHL24 cover athlete, we check in on the Connor Bedard 2023-24 Upper Deck MVP no. 1 Draft Pick...

Are Young Guns a Good Investment?, The Greatest NHL Player to Wear No. 8, Bedard MVP Redemptions Bonanza, 2021-22 Stature Missing Key Rookie Autos, Favorite Ovechkin Cards Under $1k, 2022-23 Black Diamond Checklist Overview & Mailbag 14.08.2023 1:39:45

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 8 for Episode 108 (8:25). Next, we take a deep dive into the question are Young Guns a Good Investment (20:34)? In Hobby News, the Connor Bedard 2023-24 Upper Deck MVP redemption bonanza is in full effect and the NHL preseason schedule has been released (50...

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...