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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5 Hobby Market Risk Factors, Top 5 Very Early Non-Matthew Schaefer Series 2 Sales, Insane Magazine Record Sale, Early Expo Autograph Signers Announced, Rookie Deep Dive & Personal Pickups 12.03.2026 1:39:19

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, Bill Gadsby (7:28). Next, Rookie Deep Dive is back, and this week we dive deep into the Pittsburgh Penguins young forward Ben Kin...

Who Will Rule the NHL in 5 Years? (Top 5), Matthew Schaefer Young Guns vs History: Where Does the Hype Rank?, Saskatoon Card & Collector Experience Update, The Hobby Is Setting A Blistering Pace In 2026, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 09.03.2026 3:24:27

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, Babe Dye (8:03), Next in the Weekly 7, we recap the trade deadline, look at a number of NHL milestones, give an ode to the Minnes...

Phil Gets A Special Surprise, Rebecca Shows Off Her TLBG, Victoria Introduces New Game & Some Post-Olympics Therapy 07.03.2026 1:41:00

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from February 27th, 2026. Carter and Jaeger from Saskatoon hang out with California Dave; attend a couple of Oilers games in sunny California, try In & Out and visit a few hobby shops. Gongshow family member FelixPotvinCollector, Anthony, shows off his growing Macklin Celebrini collect...

2025-26 Upper Deck Series 2 Release Day LIVE Show with Upper Deck's Billy Celio 05.03.2026 2:21:04

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow It's 2025-26 Upper Deck Series Two release day, and as our tradition, we hosted a LIVE show with Upper Deck's Senior Product Manager Billy Celio. We covered all the key cards and designs in the new flagship release, including some new inserts. Next we, looked at some early secondary market sales for key Young Gu...

Matthew Schaefer: The Next Hobby Star? 2025-26 Upper Deck Series 2 Preview, Under The Radar Big Seasons, Some Goalie Rankings, Jack Hughes Surge Continues, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 02.03.2026 2:18:50

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, Red Kelly (16:11). Next in the Weekly 7 we look at the return of the NHL season, some under the radar great seasons, a little Ma...

Two Saskatoon Boys In California, Felix Potvin Collector Shares His Macklin Celebrini PC, Dave Shares Mail Day Pickups & Good Vibbs 28.02.2026 1:15:41

The Golden Goal Effect: The Ultimate Hobby Legacy Moment?, Grant Paterson Went To The Olympics & Shares His Experience, Gold Medal Game TV Ratings Are In, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Fleer Ultra Sales, Jack Hughes Helmet Toss & Personal Pickups 26.02.2026 1:52:04

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, Roy Worters (15:23). Next, is there any moment that's more impactful to the hobby than scoring a golden goal (24:51)? In h...

Jack Hughes Golden Moment Ignites His Hobby Market, Behn Wilson Talks Beating Up Your Favorite Player In The 80's, McDavid Just Wants To Win, Have Gold Cup RPA's Surpassed True RPA's? Tariffs Confusion, Fleer Hobby Release Impact, Mailbag & Pickups 23.02.2026 3:36:07

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, Bryan Hextall (14:27). Next, we recap the Olympic games and look ahead to the resumption of the NHL season in the Weekly 7 (23:2...

Gold Medal Game Excitement, Phil Duels Mike Foster On Who's The Better Card Artist, Good Vibbs, Mail Day Pickups & More! 21.02.2026 1:02:14

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from February 20th, 2026. Amazing Card artist Mike Foster joins Phil, Dave & Victoria to preview the gold medal game, talk about some custom cards, share Good Vibbs & show off their mail day pickups. Partners & Sponsors Gongshow Reloaded - https://www. GongshowReloaded.com Hocke...

More Hockey Cards Hidden Gems, USA & Canada’s Golden Dreams Alive, The Biggest Trading Card Sale Ever, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 SP Game Used Sales, Topps Chrome Olympics Hockey Cards & Personal Pickups 19.02.2026 1:59:54

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, Sid Abel (9:38). Next, it's our monthly installment of hockey cards hidden gems that you might not be aware of (21:22). In...

Will Great Olympic Performances Elevate These Hobby Stars?, Kevin Fiala's Olympic Disaster, 2025-26 Fleer Ultra Preview, NHL Trade Buzz Is Picking Up, The Hobby Market Is Booming...How Long Will It Last?, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 16.02.2026 3:19:54

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, Bill Cowley (9:40). Next, it's our tour around the hockey world's biggest stories and most interesting nuggets in the...

Phil Live From A Toronto Motel (Yes Motel) & He Shows Off His Pickups From The Toronto Card Show, Dave's Complete Sticks Collection / Mail Day Pickups & Some Good Vibbs | Friday Nights w/ Phil LIVE 14.02.2026 1:05:20

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from February 13th, 2026. Phil his live from his motel bed from Toronto & Dave sharing amazing cards from sunny California. Partners & Sponsors Gongshow Reloaded - https://www. GongshowReloaded.com HockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.com Slab Sharks Consignment - htt...

PSA Raises Prices: Let's Talk About It, Macklin Celebrini Dominates eBay Sales, California Dave Reviews 2025-26 SP Game Used, What's The Deal With Box Bottoms?, Top 5 Early 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee Sales, Updated Hockey Release Calendar & Personal Pickups 12.02.2026 1:47:16

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, Harry Oliver (12:13). Next, we take a look at What's The Deal With Box Bottoms (23:18)? In hobby news, PSA raised their pr...

Is 2025-26 SP Game Used The Best Edition Yet? Michkov's Disaster 2nd Season, Worst NHL Chirpers, Gretzky's Final Game Jersey At Auction, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 09.02.2026 2:46:31

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, Neil Colville (21:29). Next it's our weekly round up of the NHL in the Weekly 7 (29:33). In hobby news, Gretzky's las...

Phil Asks Random Canadians Hockey Cards Questions, Victoria Eats Her Words On The Stadium Series, California Dave Shows Off His Clear Cut Autos & Much More! 07.02.2026 1:24:11

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from February 7th, 2026. Phil, Dave & Victoria are live for another Friday night! Phil asks more random Canadiens on OmeTV if they know Connor McDavid. Phil plays an anagram game, Victoria eats her words on the Stadium series and California Dave shows off some of his Clear Cut Outburs...

5 Players With The Most To Gain From Olympic Glory (Hobby & Hockey Legacy), Beckett Sennecke Rookie Deep Dive, A New & Potentially Iconic Tim Hortons Card, Red Wings Centennial Hobby Checklist Review w/ Upper Deck's Billy Celio & Personal Pickups 05.02.2026 2:06:16

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, Turk Broda (12:44). Next, we continue our Rookie Deep Dive series, today diving deep on the NHL's rookie goal scoring leade...

Under The Hobby Radar Players Having Big Seasons, Top 5 Very Early Blackhawks Centennial Sales, Whatnot Dominates Live Selling, The NHL's Best & Worst Arenas, California Dave Reviews 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee, Mailbag & Personal Pickups 02.02.2026 2:26:19

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, Ken Reardon (15:22). Next, it's 7 Things from the NHL last week...a new segment (23:46). In hobby news, Whatnot dominated...

Dave Shows Off His Stature Cards, The Boys Help Victoria Win Auctions & Phil Opens Some Hockey Card Mail Day Packages 31.01.2026 1:13:15

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from January 230th, 2025. The boys help Victoria with some auction strategies as she's not winning any of the hockey cards she's targeting in the Slab Sharks auctions. Phil shows off our newest Gongshow Reloaded repack release, Dave shares some of his favorite Stature cards, and...

Macklin Celebrini Hidden Gems: 5 Picks Under $500, Buying A $300K Gretzky Shield, Is Gavin McKenna Slipping?, Nylander's Middle Finger, 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Delayed & Personal Pickups 29.01.2026 1:51:23

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, Frank Brimsek (9:41). Next, we give 5 Macklin Celebrini rookie card picks for less than $500...some hidden gems (20:32). In hobb...

The Hobby's Mystery Whale: Benjamin Be, 2024-25 Series Two Sells Out On ePack, Mitch Marner's Toronto Return, 2025-26 OPC Paper Preview, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 26.01.2026 3:21:31

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, Ted Lindsay (16:20). Next, it's another weekly round of Who's Hot & who's on The Struggle Bus (29:15). In ho...

Phil Asks Random Canadians If They Know Connor McDavid, Forgets Buying A Patrick Roy Patch Auto, The Boys Open Mail, California Dave Shares Good Vibbs & More! 24.01.2026 1:18:19

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from January 23rd, 2025. Phil goes on OmeTV to randomly ask Canadians if they know who Connor McDavid is, he opens a mail day package of a giant Patrick Roy patch auto that he forgot he bought too lol. They boys open more mail, California Dave shares some Good Vibbs & more! Partners...

Topps Card Artist Mike Foster's Passion For Creating 1of1 Hockey Treasures, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Allure Sales, Axel Sandin-Pelikka Rookie Deep Dive, Jake Sanderson Gets Too Honest? Team Sweden Crushed By Injuries & Personal Pickups 22.01.2026 2:03:54

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, Babe Pratt (5:24). Next, we continue our Rookie Deep Dive series learning about the Detroit Red Wings rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikk...

Is A Macklin Celebrini Hobby Market Bubble Coming? Blackhawks Centennial Hobby Preview, PSA's Plans For BGS & SGC, Tiger Woods Birthday Card, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 19.01.2026 2:37:35

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, Ted Kennedy (18:27). With another week of play concluded in the 2025-26 NHL Season, we take a look at Who's Hot & who&a...

California Dave Hosts & Phil Calls In From A Hot Tub (Multiple Times) | Friday Nights with Phil 17.01.2026 1:39:48

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from January 16th 2025. Phil is on vacation 30 minutes away from his house, so California Dave, Victoria and Baby Chandler carry the torch on Friday Night. Dave tells the story of his trip to Phil's house (it's as weird as you'd imagine), and Phil can't resist calling i...

2026 Vintage Hockey Outlook w/ Jeremy Lee, December's Craziest Sales, Hobby Shop Reactions To Upper Deck CDD Announcements w/ Grant Paterson, Fedorov's #91 Retired, California Dave Reviews 2025-26 Allure, A Special Glenn Hall Tribute & Personal Pickups 15.01.2026 3:00:59

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, Glenn Hall (9:32). Next we take a look at December's craziest hockey card sale (22:06). In hobby news, Sergei Fedorov'...