

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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Feb 3, 2025 • 3h 15min
What It's Like Buying A $100K Collection w/ GP Sports Cards Grant Paterson, 2024-25 Allure Designs & Checklist Review, Postman Steals $100k In Cards & Memorabilia, Blackhawks Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Another Big NHL Trade, Mailbag & Personal Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn 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 Hall of Famer Bill Cook (10:49). Next, it's week 17 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (18:53). In hobby news, a United States Postal Worker steals more than $100k in sports memorabilia and cards, another big NHL trade and more NHL Quarter Century Teams (50:24). Grant Patterson from GP Sports joins the show to talk about buying crazy hockey collections and turning his Friday Night Breaks into a hobby brand (1:08:01). Next, we nominate the four most deserving players for the Chicago Blackhawks Hobby Mt. Rushmore (2:06:48). 2024-25 Allure is the next hockey release slated for February 12, and we review the checklist and key card designs (2:20:44). We finish the show by answering your mailbag questions (2:38:33), then by sharing our most recent personal pickups (3:12:56).Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Sign 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 30, 2025 • 2h 55min
Auction Houses Start Using CT Scanning On Sealed Boxes, Fantasy Hockey & Hockey Collecting Crossover w/ Fired Up Fantasy, 2023-24 Clear Cut Checklist & Designs Review, Hobby Deep Dive: Sets Edition, Fanatics Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn 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 Hall of Famer Ernest "Moose" Johnson (6:01). Next, it's another Hobby Deep Dive Sets Edition, this time we're diving deep into 2001 Topps Chrome Hockey Refractors (16:33). In hobby news, auction houses are starting to use CT scanning on sealed boxes, and Kirill Kaprizov goes down (25:36). Jared from Fired Up Fantasy joins the show to give fantasy hockey owners some advice as we move through the season and discuss how fantasy hockey intersects with collecting (52:40). 2023-24 UD Clear Cut comes out tomorrow and we review the checklist and key card designs (2:08:30). We preview our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current Fanatics Collect Weekly auction (2:20:40), then end the show with personal pickups (2:52:32). Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 27, 2025 • 3h 50min
A Number Of Juicy Upcoming Hockey Product Reveals, Rantanen To The Canes In A Massive NHL Trade, Confessions Of A Card Dealer, Blue Jackets Hobby Mt. Rushmore, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSpecial Thanks to Jeremy Lee for joining us as a guest co-host! 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, career and hockey cards market for Hockey Hall of Famer: Dickie Boon (12:24). Next, it's week 16 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (20:09). In hobby news, we have a massive NHL trade and continue reviewing the NHL all-century teams (56:34). We tackle our final team for Hobby Mt. Rushmore in the Metropolitan Division, the Columbus Blue Jackets (1:18:53). Sylvain Cormier returns for Chapter 9 of Confessions of a Card Dealer (1:33:26). Upper Deck unveils a bunch of juicy upcoming product details (2:22:35). We answer your mailbag questions (3:03:36), then finish the show with personal pickups (3:43:10). Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 23, 2025 • 3h 17min
Is The Gold Outburst 1/1 Parallel A New Hockey Grail? Upper Deck's Matthew Bleiberg Talks 2024-25 PWHL, Is Utah Losing The Name Game?, The 5 Cards That Defined The 1930's w/ Jeremy Lee, Ovi Collects?, Fanatics Collect Weekly Preview & Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowSpecial Thanks to Jeremy Lee for joining us as a guest co-host! 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 Fame inductee, Harry Trihey (10:28). Next, is the relatively new Gold Outburst 1/1 parallel from Upper Deck's flagship products a new hobby grail (18:55)? In hobby news, Alexander Ovechkin collects Gretzky memorabilia?, Some Nikita Kucherov appreciation as he hits a career milestone, and is Utah losing the name game (107:54)? Jeremy Lee returns with his series on the Five Hockey Cards that Defined Each Decade, this time looking at the 1930's (1:18:32). The inaugural hockey set for the PWHL is out and we are joined by Upper Deck's Matthew Bleiberg to talk about making a product for the first time for a brand new league (1:55:36). We preview our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current Fanatics Collect Weekly auction (2:38:52), then end the show with personal pickups (3:05:43).Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 20, 2025 • 3h 19min
How A Tik Tok Ban Would Affect The Hockey Hobby, Breakers Corner w/ Moneymoose & Breezy The Breaker, New York Rangers Hobby Mt. Rushmore, 2024 PWHL Checklist Review, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Topps Takes Steps Against CT Scanning, Mailbag & Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn 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 NHL Hall of Famer Mike Grant (8:38). Next, it's week 15 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (15:12). In hobby news, how does the Tik Tok ban affect the hockey hobby, NHL quarter century teams updates, and Topps takes steps against CT scanning (52:03). Then, we tackle the four most deserving players for the New York Rangers Hobby Mt. Rushmore (1:14:03). Moneymoose joins for her second installment of Breakers Corner with special guest Breezy The Breaker (1:28:58). This week the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League set will release and we break down the checklist and card designs as well as take a look at the upcoming Upper Deck hockey release calendar (2:43:43). We answer your mailbag questions (2:53:16), then end the show with personal pickups (3:16:06).Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 16, 2025 • 2h 20min
Upper Deck CDD Conference Insider Info w/ Johnny Amendola of Mintink, Stature's Last Ride, Breaking Down 2024-25 Series One Young Guns Parallel Values, 1998 OPC Chrome Blast From The Past Deep Dive, Fanatics Weekly Hockey Preview & Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn 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, times, career and hobby market for George Richardson (8:27). Next, we take an in depth look into the 2024-25 Series One Young Guns parallel values and multipliers over the base cards for key players; Lane Hutson, Logan Stankoven, Cutter Gauthier and Jesper Wallstedt (16:34). In hobby news, 2025 National Hockey Card Day announcement and Synergy's Last Ride (31:47). In our next installment of Hobby Deep Dive, we go deep on 1998 O-Pee-Chee Chrome Blast From The Past (37:54). Mintink's Johnny Amendola joins the show to talk about last week's Upper Deck Certified Diamond Dealer Conference (57:43). We preview our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current Fanatics Collect Weekly Auction (1:52:23), then finish the how with our personal pickups (2:15:19).Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 13, 2025 • 2h 56min
These 25 Players Dominated The Hockey Hobby In 2024, Philadelphia Flyers Hobby Mt. Rushmore, 2024-25 Synergy Checklist & Designs Review, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, NHL Quarter Century Team Cont., Mailbag & Personal Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn 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 Allan "Scotty" Davidson (16:09). Next, it's week 14 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (24:33). In hobby news, we look at the top 25 players with the most cards sold in 2024, then continue our NHL Quarter Century teams review, and finally Ultra Pro and BCW go to court (1:02:12). We continue our Hobby Mt. Rushmore series, this week tackling the Philadelphia Flyers (1:40:19). This Wednesday, 2024-25 Synergy Hockey releases and we take a look at the new card designs and checklist (1:56:16). We wrap up the show answering your hockey cards mailbag questions (2:16:16), then sharing our most recent personal pickups (2:50:50).Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - http://www.mintink.caMy 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 9, 2025 • 2h 56min
Mid-Season Hockey Hobby Report, CLLCT Founder Darren Rovell talks OVI Goals Record Memorabilia & More, Stature's Back!, NHL Quarter Century Teams, 2022-23 Ultimate Collection Hits ePack, Get To Know Your Hall of Famers, Fanatics Hockey Preview & Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn 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, career, legacy and hobby market for Montreal Canadiens legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Newsy Lalonde (6:47). Next, we're at the mid-point for the 2024-25 NHL season and we take a comprehensive look at the league leaders, blue chip hobby stars, key rookies and key sophomores to see how their play has affected their hobby markets (15:26). In hobby news, we update the Pinto Watch, then take a look at the first NHL Quarter Century Teams (1:03:14). CLLCT founder Darren Rovell joins the show to discuss his plan for CLLCT, the hockey hobby, why teams need to take memorabilia more seriously and more (1:19:15). In new product releases, Stature is back for 2024-25 and we preview the new set configuration and designs, we take a look at the very early top five sales from 2024-25 Black Diamond and 2022-23 Ultimate Collections is now available on ePack (2:14:11). We preview our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current Fanatics Collect Weekly Auction (2:36:05), then end the show with personal pickups (2:51:58).Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - http://www.mintink.caMy 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 6, 2025 • 3h 11min
Are Panini Patches Legit? Two Guys From Saskatoon's Dream to Create A Big Card Show, Amazing 2024 Grading Stats, Capitals Hobby Mt. Rushmore, 2024-25 Black Diamond Instant Reactions, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Mailbag & Personal Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn 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 of Silas "Si" Griffis (7:45). Next, it's week 13 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (12:42). In hobby news, are Panini patches legit? And, we look at the 2024 GemRate grading recap (40:08). Justin Fetter & Carter Yelle join the show for Part 1 of our series about two guys in Saskatchewan that are building a new card show where they will take us through the entire process of starting a show from scratch (1:05:55). We continue our Hobby Mt. Rushmore series, this week covering the Washington Capitals (1:53:42). In new product releases, we give our instant reactions to the newly released 2024-25 Black Diamond hockey card set and take a look at the updated January 2025 hockey release calendar (2:16:45). We answer your hockey cards mailbag questions (2:28:06), then end the show with personal pickups (3:05:24).Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - http://www.mintink.caMy 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Jan 2, 2025 • 2h 5min
2025 Hockey Hobby Predictions, Crimes Against Zach Werenski, Rookie Deep Dive, Our Hobby Goals For The New Year, Patty Kane Gets 1,300, Top 5 Early Parkhurst Champions Sales, Fanatics Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn 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, times, hockey career and hobby market for Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Phantom Joe Malone (20:50). Next, it's another edition of Rookie Deep Dive (29:19). In Hobby News, Patty Kane gets to 1,300 points, and a World Juniors prospects update (38:44). Next we begin our 2025 hobby previews by reviewing our Predictions social polls (55:55), then we chat about our personal hobby goals for the upcoming year (1:17:44). We take a look at the top five (very) early 2023-24 Parkhurst Champions sales (1:31:51). We end with sharing our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards from the current Fanatics Collect Weekly Auction (1:39:13), and personal pickups (1:57:19). Partners & SponsorsFanatics Collect - https://fanaticscollect.pxf.io/Y96ARPSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - http://www.mintink.caMy 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.


