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

Episodes

The Hunt For Matthew Schaefer Debut Jersey Patches Is On! | 2025-26 Extended Series Release Day Live Show with Upper Deck's Billy Celio 04.06.2026 2:05:14

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast it's our traditional flagship release day live show with Upper Deck's Billy Celio! We start our 2025 Extended Series conversation with some big picture questions (6:50). Next we dive into the key cards and get the stories behind them from Billy (38:56). We en...

Is This Extended Series Release A Hobby Game Changer? Will Vegas vs. Carolina Have Any Hobby Impact? PSA Pauses Value Service Levels, Top NHL Trade Targets, Playoff Scoring Leaders + Hobby Impact, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 01.06.2026 3:09:59

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, Alex Delvecchio (13:42). Next, in the Weekly 7: we preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals matchup and talk potential hobby impac...

Carter From Saskatoon Joins The Boys To Talk Playoffs, The Hit On Bouchard, Phil's Damaged Patrick Roy Pickup, Open Some Mail Day Packages & Play The Comp Game 30.05.2026 1:16:10

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from May 29, 2026. Carter Yelle from the Saskatoon Card & Collector Experience joins the show to chat about the playoffs, give his take on the Evan Bouchard "dirty" hit and more. The boys open some mail day packages and show their recent hockey card pickups. Phil shares his...

More Hidden Hockey Card Gems, Team USA Gets Some Hobby Respect, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 OPC Platinum Sales, California Dave's Coconuts, Fanatics Settles A Lawsuit & Personal Pickups 28.05.2026 1:52:46

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 Quackenbush (26:09). Next, it's another round of hidden hockey cards gems (43:06). In hobby news, Fanatics settles a...

The NHL Playoff Hobby Market Is Heating Up, Bedard's Most Important Summer, The PWHL's Magical Season, Carter Hart's Hobby Resurgence, New Product Release Calendar Update, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 25.05.2026 1:57:34

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, Johnny Bower (7:23). Next in the Weekly 7; the PWHL's magical season, does the NHL really want bigger personalities, Connor...

Phil Breaks A Box Of The New Platinum...It Was A Unique Experience, Dave Gets A Charlie Simmer & Phil Loses His Mind, The Boys Open Up Mail Day Packages, Play A Game & A Whole Lot More! 24.05.2026 1:28:25

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from May 22, 2026. Phil's back home, and Dave chimes in from his Memorial Day Weekend trip to Minnesota. Phil opens a box of 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee Platinum, and let's just say he has a unique style in doing it. Phil introduces a trivia game and a whole lot more. Partners & Spon...

Wayne Gretzky Is No Longer The King Of Sales On eBay, The Hobby Set Another Record In April, More Hobby Hot Takes, A Mind-Blowing Hockey Card Auction, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 SPx Sales, The Ironman Goalie & Personal Pickups 21.05.2026 2:06:29

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, Glenn Hall (11:12). Next, we debate more of your spicy hockey hobby hot takes (22:59). In hobby news, April was another record m...

With Celebrini & Schaefer The Future Of The Hobby Looks Bright, 2025-26 OPC Platinum Preview, Young Players Making A Name For Themselves This Postseason, Beckett's New Slabs, GameStop CEO Calls eBay Mgmt Losers, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 18.05.2026 2:15:48

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 Drillon (11:36). In the Weekly 7; we update the NHL playoffs including a number of young players making a name for themse...

Phil's At The Montreal Expo & Shares His Day 1 Experience, The Boys Welcome Ryan aka FrozenCard.Collective & Share Recent Mail Day Pickups 16.05.2026 1:12:34

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from May 15, 2026. Phil streams from his shady motel at the Montreal Expo and recaps his first day there. The boys welcome Ryan, otherwise known as Frozen Card Collective to the show to chat about how he collects. And finally, California Dave shares a bunch of mail day pickups. Partners &a...

How To Be A Hobby Doomsday Prepper, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Credentials Sales, eBay Tightens The Screws On Repacks, Herb Brook's Miracle On Ice Ring Up For Auction, New Product Release Calendar & Personal Pickups 14.05.2026 2:04:11

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, Pierre Pilote (17:16). Next, for those who think a hobby correction or collapse is coming, we give our tips on how to be a hobby...

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...