

Hockey Cards Gongshow
Josh, BabaLewi & Phil
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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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 48min
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
Send us Fan MailOn 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 name Captains, how much does being named Captain impact hobby values? Next we take a look at the news and apparent cultural fiasco in Columbus surrounding head coach Mike Babcock (49:44). In New Product Releases, we've opened 2021-22 Ultimate Collection and give our instant reactions (1:05:44). We highlight our favorite vintage and modern cards from the current PWCC Weekly Auction (1:12:17). As always, we end the show with Personal Pickups (1:43:49).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMy Card Post - https://www.mycardpost.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Sep 11, 2023 • 2h 5min
2023-24 Hobby Comeback Candidates, New Stature Release Value & Collector Ratings, August Grading Report, Rookie Showcase Review, Chelios To Get Number Retired & Mailbag
Send us Fan MailOn 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 Rate, and give an overview of the recently completed Rookie Showcase (48:14). In New Product Releases, we give our value and collector's ratings for the recently released 2021-22 Upper Deck Stature (1:04:55). Finally, we end the show by answering your Listener Mailbag questions (1:23:30). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMy Card Post - https://www.mycardpost.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 52min
2023-24 Hobby Preview Series: Buy These Guys for Love - Not Money, SGC Gets Aggressive, Trusting "Hobby Watchdogs," PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups
Send us Fan MailOn 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 apparently lead by hobby watchdog Cardp*rn has us questioning the validity of hobby watchdogs, plus SGC gets very aggressive with their pricing (51:26). In new product releases, we look at what new releases we might see in September other than 2021-22 Ultimate Collection (1:16:15). We pick out and highlight our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in this week's PWCC Weekly Auction (1:18:40). Keeping the streak alive, we end the show with personal pickups (1:48:20).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMy Card Post - https://www.mycardpost.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Sep 4, 2023 • 2h 27min
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
Send us Fan MailOn 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 Connor McDavid Young Guns has just become the highest selling Young Guns card ever and the NHL TV schedule for the 2023-24 season released (1:30:07). The checklist is out for 2021-22 Ultimate Collection and we break it down (1:50:54). We answer your Mailbag questions (2:02:14) and end the show with Personal Pickups (2:23:11).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowSecond String Leather Company - https://secondstringleather.comFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Aug 31, 2023 • 2h 19min
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
Send us Fan MailOn 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 being added to 2023-24 Upper Deck Series One and we got a definitive answer (15:23). In Hobby News, Alexis Lafreniere re-signs and a new women's professional hockey league announced (1:34:48). 2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe hockey is out and we give our instant reactions, plus 2022-23 Parkhurst released on ePack (1:42:36). We preview our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly Auction (1:49:17), and we end the show with Personal Pickups (2:15:56). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowSecond String Leather Company - https://secondstringleather.comFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 48min
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
Send us Fan MailOn 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 is out as Leaf Trading Company CEO, Auston Matthews resigns with the Maple Leafs, and some big names already announced as autograph signees for the Toronto Sport Card Expo this Fall (55:52). We preview the newly released designs for 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee, which is one of our favorite sets (1:16:33). Next, we answer your Mailbag questions (1:27:58). Finally, it's our third show in a row with Personal Pickups (1:41:49)!Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowSecond String Leather Company - https://secondstringleather.comFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 50min
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
Send us Fan MailOn 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 between Fanatics, Panini America and the NFLPA ( 56:38 ). Is Mark Messier the ultimate hockey hobby buddy (1:07:32)? We preview our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly Auction (1:12:41). In New Product Releases, 2022-23 Upper Deck Black Diamond is out, plus SP Legends Signature Edition hits ePack (1:35:13). We end today's show with our personal hockey card pickups (1:42:43).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowSecond String Leather Company - https://secondstringleather.comFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 50min
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
Send us Fan MailOn 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 (18:15). In Hobby News, Jonathan Toews takes a hiatus from the NHL to get fully healthy and a cautionary tale about investing too into one player (53:45). In New Product Releases, the 2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey checklist is out and we break it down, plus we take a look at the top five early sales from 2021-22 UD Stature (1:01:10). Next, we share our personal pickups (1:18:40), and we end the show by answering your Mailbag questions (1:23:30). Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowSecond String Leather Company - https://secondstringleather.comFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 41min
5 Common Mistakes Hockey Collectors Make, Stature & Credentials Missing Rookie Autos Makegood, Honoring Mr. Hockey, David Krejci Retires, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups
Send us Fan MailOn 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 redemption bonanza, and another Boston Bruins key player retires (52:16). We highlight our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in this week's PWCC Weekly auction (1:00:00). In New Product Releases, Upper Deck tries to makegood on missing rookie autos in 2021 Stature and 2021 Credentials, plus our instant reactions on the Stature release (1:21:54). We end the show with personal pickups (1:35:20).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowSecond String Leather Company - https://secondstringleather.comFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 40min
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
Send us Fan MailOn 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 (50:59). We pick our favorite Alexander Ovechkin cards that are under $1,000 (59:20). In New Product Releases, 2021-22 Stature is missing some key rookie autos and the 2022-23 Black Diamond Checklist is out (1:08:34). We end the show by answering your Mailbag questions (1:18:52).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://www.pwccmarketplace.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshowSecond String Leather Company - https://secondstringleather.comFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowYouTube - http://youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow


