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

From Now to 2035: 10 Bold Hockey Card Predictions, July 2025 Was Another Record Setting Month For Trading Card Sales, 2024-25 SP Authentic Checklist Review, July Grading Recap, BabaLewi's Personal Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 11.08.2025 2:52:11

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, Didire Pitre (12:51). Next, BabaLewi shares his own personal hockey hobby Mt. Rushmore cards (24:04). In hobby news, July was an...

Friday Nights w/ Phil: The Boys Hunt Nathan MacKinnon's Young Guns By Opening 2013-14 Flagship, Then Share Mail Day's, Bad Vibbs and Chat About What's Going On In The Hobby 09.08.2025 1:38:07

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from August 8th, 2025. Phil, California Dave & Perchy open mail day packages, Phil chases Mackinnon's Young Guns in some 2013-14 Flagship hobby boxes and hangs out with the chat LIVE from Friday Night! Partners & Sponsors HockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.com...

Will 2024 PWHL Second Edition Be A Repeat Success? The $10,000,000 Break, Are Your Cards Safe From Controversy, Why Do You Collect?, Get To Know Your Hall of Famers & Personal Pickups 07.08.2025 53:15

Send us Fan Mail On this special Phil (The Loud Collector) takeover episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by covering another amazing player in our Get To Know Your Hall of Famer Series; Ebbie Goodfellow (12:05). Next, Phil asks; Are you cards safe from controversy (19:26)? In hobby news, maybe the biggest basketball card of all time goes up to auction, Topps releases a new soccer...

Was Hockey (Better) At The National? We Recap The World's Largest Card Show & Gongshow Cabin Week Begins 04.08.2025 1:21:27

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow We spent two amazing and exhausting two days at The National and recap our experience. Then the Gongshow crew headed the the great north in Side Lake Minnesota for a podcast family retreat; atv's, beach, boating, and of course, lots-and-lots of hockey wax. Partners & Sponsors HockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hoc...

Friday Nights w/ Phil: Phil Laments Missing The National, Opens A Box Of MVP & More! 02.08.2025 1:06:23

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from August 1st, 2025. Phil is poopy sad face because he had to be a responsible mature person and take care of business while his friends are all being immature and having fun at The National. A game is played and a box of MVP is opened, with one given away. Partners & Sponsors Hockey...

More Hockey Hobby Over/Under Rated, PSA's Power Packs, First Overall Picks Rookie Cards - 1990's, Phil's Personal Hobby Mt. Rushmore, 2024-25 SP Authentic & 2023-24 Fleer Ultra Hockey Info & Personal Pickups 31.07.2025 2:12:17

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, Bullet Joe Simpson (15:53). Next we continue our series of looking at the rookie cards for every NHL #1 draft pick, this time co...

We Preview The 2025 National with Pather's Neville Pather & Grant Paterson From GP Sports Cards, 2025 Upper Deck NSCC Wrapper Redemption Checklist Review, PSA To Certify Repacks, SGC Loses Pete, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 28.07.2025 3:27:35

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, Bouse Hutton (22:03). Next, Pather's Neville Pather joins the show to help preview the 2025 National Sports Card Collectors...

Friday Nights w/ Phil; Cracking A TAG 10 Golden Treasures 1of1 w/ A Hammer & Nail (Not Kidding) 26.07.2025 1:36:35

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from July 25th, 2025. Phil's Cracking Service once again innovates in the hobby by cracking crazy nice cards with a hammer and very large nail.....no we are not kidding. Special guest Jay from the Top Shelf Cookie Sniper Podcast hangs out with Phil and California Dave for an epic nigh...

The Top 10 NHL Forwards Under 25 Years-Old, The National Preview w/ Johnny Amendola, Best/Ugliest NHL Jerseys, Hockey Cards Market Update, 1980's First Overall Picks Rookie Cards & Personal Pickups 24.07.2025 2:31:36

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, Shorty Green (18:39). Next, BabaLewi takes us through each of the first overall picks from the 1980's decade and we take a l...

Massive Fake Auto Scandal Hobby Fallout?, Our Personal Hobby Mt. Rushmore's, Top 5 (Very) Early 2024-25 Credentials Sales, Get To Know Your Hall of Famers: Jack Darragh, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 21.07.2025 2:44:30

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, Jack Darragh (20:07). Next, we begin a series of each sharing our own personal hobby Mt. Rushmore cards. Cards that are...reali...

Friday Nights w/ Phil: Luke The Cardist, Another California Dave Mail Day & Both Perchy and Phil Open 2024-25 Credentials Hobby Boxes 19.07.2025 1:53:08

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from July 18th, 2025. Luke The Cardist, who designed the very popular Young Guns renewed set joins the show. Plus, California Dave shares some Good Vibbs (Vibes) and opens his mail day packages. Both Perchy and Phil open hobby boxes of 2024-25 Credentials that was released this week...and...

Are High Hobby Box Prices Here To Stay? Hobby Hit Rate For #1 Overall Picks, eBay To Require Bid Verification? Erik Karlsson On The Move? 2025 Goodwin Champions Preview, Get To Know Your Hall of Famers & Personal Pickups 17.07.2025 1:43:51

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 Westwick (9:38). We then take a look at the cards from all the #1 draft picks from 1970-79 and see if they blossomed or wit...

How Protected Is Your PC From Disaster Or Theft? Q&A With Enzo Ferrari, 2024-25 Credentials Preview, PWHL Sells Out On ePack, Get To Know Your Hall of Famers, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 14.07.2025 3:10:30

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, Reg Noble (12:44). In hobby news, DC Comics and NHL crossover collaboration, disappointing hockey signers at The National &...

Friday Nights w/ Phil: Andrew (Dog House Hockey Cards) Talks About the Mental Ups & Downs In The Hobby, Plus He Opens Some O-Pee-Chee. A Cant-Miss Appearance By Fake-Phil 12.07.2025 1:08:52

Send us Fan Mail Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from July 11th, 2025. California Dave Hosts with help from BabaLewi & Chandler. They have two special guests. Andrew (Dog House Hockey Cards) shares his story and how a break from the hobby helped him refocus and find the love for collecting again. Andres opens some O-Pee-Chee Platinum, Dave opens his mail. And, there's a very special...

Who Wins & Loses With eBay Extended Bidding?, More Hockey Card Hidden Gems, Gavin McKenna Picks Penn State, Gongshow Gameshow: What's Worth More? Top Five Very Early 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Sales & Personal Pickups 10.07.2025 1:44:59

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, Harry Hyland (09:38). It's another round of hockey card hidden gems (18:28). In hobby news, eBay begins testing on extende...

June Was A Record-Breaking Month For Trading Card Sales, First-Half 2025 Grading Recap, Top 5 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Parallel Designs, Hobby Therapy, Building A Card Show In Saskatoon w/ Carter & Justin, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 07.07.2025 3:52:59

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, Alf Smith (16:37). Gongshow friend and Discord Member Tory joins the show for a little Hobby Therapy (28:27). In hobby news, Ju...

Friday Nights w/ Phil: 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Box Opening, Carter Yelle From The Saskatchewan Card & Collector Experience Talks His Love For All Things Fleer Hockey, Good Vibbs & More! 05.07.2025 2:03:07

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from July 4th, 2025. Phil , California Dave are joined by special guest Carter Yelle from the Saskatchewan Card & Collector Experience to talk about Carter's love for all things Fleer Hockey and he even opens a box of 2024-25 Extended Series hunting the GR8/8 Ovechkin Young Guns au...

The Players Dominating The Hockey Hobby Right Now, If You Had To Start Your Collection Over.., Mitch Marner Heads To Vegas, A Hobby Credit Card? Top 5 (Very) Early 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Sales & Personal Pickups 03.07.2025 1:48:32

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, Sweeney Schriner (8:44). Next, we consider the question that if you had to start over in the hobby today; what would you do the...

Will Michael Misa Be the 2025 Draft’s Most Sought-After Rookie Card? 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Preview, Grant Paterson Reviews Fanatics Fest, Noah Dobson & JJP Traded, Key Free Agent Signings, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 30.06.2025 3:30:32

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, Punch Broadbent (16:17). The 2025 NHL Entry Draft was Friday night and we take a look at where key prospects landed and which one...

Friday Nights with Phil: Matt Lee Shield Mega-Collector, The Boys Share Mail Day Pickups & More! 28.06.2025 2:17:41

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from June 27th, 2025. Phil , California Dave & Perchy are joined by Matt Lee who is a well-known NHL Shield mega collector throughout the hobby. The boys share their mail day new pickups and Phil introduces a new game. Partners & Sponsors HockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeych...

Karn Rai Hopes To Set An eBay Hockey Card Record With The Connor Bedard Ultimate Rookie NHL Shield Auto 1/1, 2025 NHL Entry Draft Preview w/ Russ Cohen & Amazing 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Details w/ Upper Deck's Patrick Smith 26.06.2025 3:08:09

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow On this special episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we bring you three interesting conversations from around the hobby: Karn Rai from Slab Sharks discusses their 2023-24 Ultimate Collection Connor Bedard Rookie NHL Shield Auto 1/1 listing and his strategy to break an eBay hockey card record with this Bedard hobby g...

Biggest Hobby Busts Of The Past Five Years, NHL Draft Heats Up; Michael Misa Deep Dive, Jonathan Toews Signs With The Jets, Upcoming New Hockey Releases, Stanley Cup TV Ratings Flop, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 23.06.2025 2:44:06

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, Steamer Maxwell (14:20). The NHL Draft is the week, and we hobby deep dive top prospect Michael Misa (22:30). In hobby news, Ma...

Friday Nights with Phil: 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Box Breaks, Ovi Buyback Auto Debate, California Dave's Mail Day & Good Vibbs 21.06.2025 1:53:45

Send us Fan Mail Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshow Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from June 20th, 2025. Phil and California Dave were joined by special guest Mike DiStefano to debate the long-term value potential of the Alexander Ovechkin buyback auto from 2024-25 Extended Series. Phil opens a box of 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions and Dave shares his mail day packages and...

Florida Wins Back-To-Back Cups & McDavid's Hobby Legacy Delayed, What's Up With Low Young Guns Gem Rates?, Makar's 2nd Norris Trophy, Top 5 (very) Early 2024-25 UD ICE Sales, Get To Know Maurice "Rocket" Richard & Personal Pickups 19.06.2025 1:56:12

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, Maurice "Rocket" Richard (9:38). For the second straight season, Florida takes home Lord Stanley's Cup. We break...

Monster Hockey Cards Hit The Market, Significant Changes For 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions, Hellebuyck Makes History, GameStop / PSA Rumors, Stanley Cup Finals Hobby Update, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups 16.06.2025 2:39:20

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, Bruce Stuart (32:06). Next we update the insanity that's been the Stanley Cup Finals and talk about impact to the hobby afte...