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

Episodes

Where's The Playoff Hobby Bump For Top Performers? Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Metal Sales, PWHL Expansion, April Grading Recap, Sport Card Fraud Is A Real Issue, Monster Mailbag & Personal PIckups 11.05.2026 2:46:12

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Ace Bailey (17:55). Next in the Weekly 7; 2026 NHL playoffs update and where's the hobby bump for the top performers?, Brad...

Phil Shares All His Expo Pickups, Dave Abandons the Show, Phil & Victoria Chat Her Expo Experience & Good Vibbs 09.05.2026 1:05:13

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from May 8, 2026. Phil copes with Dave missing the show for a what he feels is an unacceptable reason (him & his wife's anniversary). Victoria is back and shares her expo experience. Phil shares all of his expo pickups and shares some Good Vibbs. Partners & Sponsors Gongshow...

Gavin McKenna To The Leafs: A Hobby Dream Come True? State Of The Hobby w/ Upper Deck President Jason Masherah, Expo Conversation w/ Former NHL Enforcer Chris Neil & Our Expo Personal Pickups! 07.05.2026 3:00:21

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, George Armstrong (19:46). In hobby news, the Toronto Maple Leafs get the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Is the prosp...

2026 Spring Expo Recap: Everything That Went Down During Our Epic Week! 04.05.2026 1:38:46

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we recap what was an epic week at the 2026 Spring Toronto Sport Card Expo. From our stay at the Chateau Gongshow, reconnecting with old friends, making new friends, and of course, finding amazing hockey cards. Partners & Sponsors The Upper Deck Company - https://www....

Hockey Card Heaven: 2026 Spring Expo Preview w/ Mikey Singer & Grant Paterson, More Hobby Hot Takes, The Most Expensive Hockey Jersey Ever & Personal Pickups 30.04.2026 2:55:29

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Dickie Moore (23:10). Next, it's another round of Hobby Hot Takes (35:14). In hobby news, the most expensive hockey jersey...

Same City, Opposite Paths: Porter Martone vs. Matvei Michkov, 2025-26 Credentials Checklist Preview, Early Playoff Leading Scorers, Phill's Senators Season Recap, Has The Hobby Already 10x'd?, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 27.04.2026 2:13:22

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Tommy Smith (11:00). Next in The Weekly 7; it's a tale of two prospects in one city, Porter Martone & Matvei Michkov, to...

The Acetate Guy, Finding Your Lane In The Hobby & Mail Day Pickups | Friday Nights with Phil LIVE 25.04.2026 1:01:16

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from April 24, 2026. The boys are joined by the Acetate Guy who shared his amazing collection. Then, it's finding your lane in the hobby. There's lots to always be made about if you choose but amazing, affordable cards are there for the taking every day. Then, Phil and Dave end...

Everything You Need To Know About 2025-26 Metal Universe Hockey w/ Upper Deck's Billy Celio, The Best & Worst Hockey Hobby Markets, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Flair Sales, Lewis Hamilton Card Shops & Personal Pickups 23.04.2026 2:11:59

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Chuck Rayner (11:55). Next, we take a look at the best and worst hockey hobby markets (21:36). In hobby news, Pokemon cards in...

Is Nick Suzuki A Hidden Hobby Gem? 2026 Playoffs: Players With The Most To Gain, 2025-26 Metal Universe Hockey Preview, Comparing Topps Chrome Football To Hockey Box Prices, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 20.04.2026 3:01:05

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Doug Harvey (15:59). Next in the Weekly 7; 2025-26 PTS leaders, some Nick Suzuki appreciation, our NHL awards picks, players with...

Phil & Dave's Playoffs Themed PC Card Battle & Thorson Collectibles Shows Off His Amazing Kaprizov Collection 18.04.2026 1:29:48

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from April 17, 2026. It's playoffs season, and the boys are ready. Phil & Dave show off their best PC cards from every playoff's team and the chat voted who's card was the best. Kevin aka Thorson Collectibles, joins the show and shows off his amazing Kirill Kaprizov PC....

After 30 Years Flair Hockey Returns w/ Patrick Smith From Upper Deck, 2026-27 Young Guns Sneak Peek, More Hobby Hot Takes, eBay Cancels Cancellations, Top 10 Highest Selling Hockey Players & Personal Pickups 16.04.2026 2:25:20

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Gordie Howe (10:54). Next, we run back hobby hot takes reacting to more of your spiciest takes (26:53). In hobby news, eBay canc...

50 for Caufield, History for Schaefer = Big Hobby Market Movement, 2025-26 Flair Hockey Preview, What's Next For The Gongshow, Coping With The Changing Hobby Landscape, 21 Straight Seasons for Sid, More Macklin Celebrini Flowers, Gongshow Mailbag & Person 13.04.2026 2:42:00

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start off with an exiting announcement about what's coming up for our show and brand (5:10). Then we continue our Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Bernie "Boom Bo...

Phil's Major Hockey Card PC Shakeup: Getting Rid Of Some Brady's!, Victoria's Back, Guess The Comp and Some Mail Day Packages 11.04.2026 1:06:11

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from April 10, 2026. Phil makes a major hockey card PC shakeup that includes getting rid of a big chunk of his Brady Tkachuk collection. Victoria returns from a month-long hiatus spent entirely in Mexico getting married....we think. The crew and chat plays the "Guess The Comp" g...

20+ Hockey Hobby Hot Takes, National Hockey Card Day Preview, A Reality-Style Competition For Live Selling Hosts, Expo Signers Announced & Personal Pickups 09.04.2026 2:12:18

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Hooley Smith (15:52). Next, we asked you to send us your hobby hot takes, and boy did you deliver (30:52). In hobby news; Goldin...

Chasing Celebrini Rookies? The 5 Best Hobby Box Buys Right Now, The Hobby Exploded In March, Who Will Emerge As The Hobby Chase In Montreal? Jack Hughes Olympics Jersey Sells, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 06.04.2026 2:45:53

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Hap Holmes (9:52). Next, it's the Weekly 7 where we cover topics from the past week in the world of hockey and discuss thei...

Wall Street Cards Network Shares His Opinion On The Ultimate Collection Recall, Victoria Makes A Special Appearance, Good Vibbs, Mail Day, Some Live Bids & More! 04.04.2026 1:14:05

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from April 3, 2026. Wall Street Cards Network shares his thoughts on the Ultimate Collection recall, Victoria makes a special appearance from Mexico, Phil live bids on a Marcel Dionne card and more! Partners & Sponsors Gongshow Reloaded - https://www. GongshowReloaded.com HockeyChecklis...

Is Macklin Celebrini Already Generational? The 5 Quintessential Hockey Rookie Cards, More NHL Rookie Debuts, Ultimate Collection Recall, Jack Hughes Golden Goal Parallels Sell Big & Personal Pickups 02.04.2026 1:45:23

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Jean Beliveau (13:36). Next, Macklin Celebrini's historic season signals generational talent (31:40). In hobby news, the J...

Is A Less Robotic "No Holds Barred" McDavid Better For The Hobby? Jason Mashera's Not About The Bling, Series 2 Easter Boxes, 2025-26 Fleer Flair Pushed, Deep Hobby Thoughts w/ Jeremy Lee, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 30.03.2026 3:11:14

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Gordon "Doc" Roberts (13:19). Next, in the Weekly 7; Kucherov's MVP case, it's spring NHL debut season and w...

The Boys Talk Cards, Welcome Special Guests WildWomenShow, Phil's Quest For The Crosby Golden Goal Auto, An AI Card Tutorial & More! 28.03.2026 1:26:41

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from March 27, 2026. The boys talk cards, welcome some special MN guests. Phil has a quest for the recently released Tim Hortons Sidney Crosby Golden Goal card. Phil does an AI card enhancing tutorial and more! Partners & Sponsors Gongshow Reloaded - https://www. GongshowReloaded.com...

Is The M1NT G1 Card Case Worth $1,000? Connor Bedard Hidden Gems, The Most Graded Hockey Set Years, 47,000 PSA 10's For One Card? Target Gets Serious About Cards & Personal Pickups 26.03.2026 2:51:52

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Cooney Weiland (6:38). Next, in a recent Gongshow mailbag a good listener requested some Connor Bedard Hidden Gems and we delive...

The 10 Worst Hockey Card Purchases Ever, Top 5 Early Rangers Centennial Sales, Hockey's Million Dollar Drought, Jack Wants His Puck Back, Time For a Leafs Rebuild? Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 23.03.2026 3:05:26

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Terry Sawchuk (8:27). Next in the Weekly 7: PWHL momentum, Draisaitl gets hurt, Jack want's his puck back, Senators home are...

Dave's Trip To Montreal To Watch The Canadiens At The Bell Centre & Shares His Pickups From A Local Card Show. Phil's Mail Day Pickups and Personal Meatball Controversy & More! 21.03.2026 1:41:49

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from March 20, 2026. California Dave went to Montreal and to the experience of attending a Canadiens game at the Bell Centre and shares his pickups from a local card show. Phil & Dave share their mail day packages. And....Phil's personal meatball crisis. Partners & Sponsors G...

Is This The Outburst Era? $250K Celebrini Young Guns 1/1 Bounty Announced, Claims Against Whatnot, Confessions of a Card Dealer, Calls For More Player Safety & Personal Pickups 19.03.2026 2:20:18

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Busher Jackson (8:41). Next, we take an in depth look into the rise in popularity of the Outburst parallels and consider...is thi...

The Story Behind Ivan Demidov’s Massive Young Guns 1/1 Sale, COMC Shipping Just Got A Lot More Expensive, Rangers Centennial Hobby Preview, February's Top Hockey Chases, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 16.03.2026 3:01:02

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Tom Johnson (9:48). Next, in the Weekly 7 we tackle the biggest stories and storylines from this past week around the NHL (20:46)...

Phil's Collection Crisis, California Dave Takes on Montreal & Alex aka Toronto Mega Collector Talks About Evolving Your PC 14.03.2026 1:23:07

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from March 13, 2026. Phil is at a crisis point in his PC journey as he prepares to maybe consolidate cards to go all in on Matthew Schaefer. California Dave is in Montreal for skiing ....and hockey cards of course, and Alex aka Toronto Mega Collector talks about how his collecting preferen...