

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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Mar 21, 2024 • 2h 31min
Nobody's Sold More Bedard Cards Than Karn Rai, 2022-23 Parkhurst Champions Instant Reactions, Torts Being Torts, Bobby McMann Rookie Deep Dive & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 71 for episode 171 (4:09). Next, we look at another 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two rookie, Bobby McMann, as we do another rookie deep dive (13:33). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity as we continue to track the PSA 10 population count for Connor Bedard's base Young Guns, then it's Torts being Torts, and a heartwarming story about the hobby doing good (24:08). Karn Rai from Slab Sharks joins the show to discuss the excitement and big picture of the Connor Bedard phenomenon (34:07). In new product releases, 2022-23 Parkhurst Champions is out and we give our instant reactions (1:41:54). We end the show previewing our favorite vintage and modern cards in the current PWCC Weekly Auction (1:53:37).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://pwccmarketplace.pxf.io/GSlinktreeSlab 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Mar 18, 2024 • 2h 7min
7 Burning Questions Facing The Hockey Hobby, The Road To Infinity; Bedard Young Guns PSA 10 Tracker, 2022 OPC Platinum Secondary Market Sales, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Modano Statuized, Jagr Bobblehead Caper & Mailbag
Send us a textOn this Episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) most famous number 70 for episode 170 (4:14). Next it's week 23 of the 2023-24 NHL season and we see Who's Hot and who's riding The Struggle Bus (13:39).In hobby news, we debut our Connor Bedard Young Guns PSA 10 population count tracker that we are calling The Road To Infinity, capers ruin the Jaromir Jagr bobblehead day in Pittsburgh, Pinto Bean, and Mike Modano gets a statue (45:30). Next, we take a big picture view of the current state of the hockey card hobby and look at seven burning questions facing the hobby (59:16). In new product releases, 2022-23 O-Pee-Chee Platinum has been out for a few weeks and we take a look at top secondary market sales and which rookies are being most heavily chased (1:28:55). We end the show by answering your mailbag questions (1:37:52).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://pwccmarketplace.pxf.io/GSlinktreeSlab 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 45min
Unexpected Gem? Parkhurst Champions Could Be The Sleeper Hit of the Year, Unsolved Hobby Mysteries Debut, Zach Benson Rookie Deep Dive, A look At The Series Two Effect On Wax Prices, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & Personal Pickups
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 69 for episode 169 (2:48). Next, we take a look at the effect the recent 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two release has had on wax prices of other recent hockey card releases (11:21). It's the debut case of unsolved hockey hobby mysteries (29:13). Rookie deep dive is back and we learn all about the very young Sabres prospect Zach Benson (35:36). We take a look at the checklist and card designs for the upcoming 2022-23 Parkhurst Champions release and speculate if it could be a sleep hit with hockey collectors (46:11). We then highlight our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly auction (1:06:05), and end the show with personal pickups (1:38:45).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://pwccmarketplace.pxf.io/GSlinktreeSlab 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Mar 11, 2024 • 2h 45min
Bedardapalooza Early Winners Losers & Lessons Learned, NHL Trade Deadline Moves & Hobby Impact, 2023-24 Series Two Retail Exclusives Overview, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus & We Answer Your Mailbag Questions
Send us a text On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with a two-fer honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the numbers 67 and 68 (8:57). Next, it's week 22 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2023-24 NHL season (25:57). In hobby news, we cover the key deals from the NHL trade deadline and look at any hobby impact from the players that have moved (1:03:46). We take an in depth look at Bedardapalooza and the first few days of the 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two to see where secondary market sales are at, winners, losers and lessons learned (1:24:31). Series Two retail is out as well and we take a look at all the retail exclusive cards (2:01:58). We end the show with a big mail bag and answer your questions (2:14:54).Partners & SponsorsOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowPWCC Marketplace - https://pwccmarketplace.pxf.io/GSlinktreeSlab 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Mar 7, 2024 • 2h 3min
Series Two Release Day Live Show w/ Billy Celio @ Upper Deck. The Chase for Bedard Is On! We Get All The Set Details, Open A Hobby Box & Check In On Early Bedard Young Guns Sales + More!
Send us a textIt's the biggest hockey release day in about a decade and we were honored to be joined by Upper Deck's Billy Celio to break down the ins-and-outs of the 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two release that of course features the Connor Bedard Young Guns. In addition to talking about the set, we opened a hobby box with Billy, answered a ton of questions from the audience, looked into early Bedard Young Guns secondary market sales, and even previewed the upcoming 2022-23 Parkhurst Champions hockey release.A special thanks to our sponsors for making this show possible.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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Mar 4, 2024 • 2h 39min
What Would A Grading Monopoly Mean For The Hockey Hobby? We Breakdown the Series Two Checklist, Six Bedard Chase Strategies to Consider This Week, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Fanatics First Card Oops, Mailbag & Personal Pickups
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 66 for episode 166 (8:31). Next it's week 21 of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2023-24 NHL season (20:29). In Hobby News, SGC is acquired by PSA's owner Collectors and we wonder what a grading company monopoly could mean to the hocky hobby. Plus, a big Fanatics Oops on their First Card 1/1 innovation (53:25). In new product releases, we take an in-depth look at the 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two checklist and designs as the Bedard Young Guns chase is about to begin (1:16:39)! We look at six potential strategies for chasing Bedard this week and beyond (1:41:37). You asked your burning hockey cards questions and we answer them (1:56:33), then end the show with personal pickups (2:34:16).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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 3min
A Case Of 1979 OPC Hockey Shatters Sports Cards Wax Sales Records, 2023-24 Fun Facts, Matt Rempe....Fun Story or Next Enforcer Chase? An (almost) Greatest Player Two-fer & More!
Send us a textOn today’s show we begin with the almost greatest NHL player to wear #64 as we skipped that one last episode (2:58). Next, we will look at the almost greatest NHL player to wear #65 (8:34). Then it’s off to a quick hobby news segment (17:18). Then, we are trying out a new segment we are calling Fun Facts with Troy (33:07). We end the show with some of our favorite hockey cards in the current PWCC weekly auction along (44:23) with personal pickups (59:50).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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 17min
A Conversation With Jean MacLeod Who's Created Some Of Hockey's Most Iconic Cards
Send us a textOn this special episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast, we had the opportunity to talk with a hobby legend, Jean MacLeod of Arena Design and Upper Deck about her history and legacy designing sports cards. Her designs have shaped not just the hockey hobby, but the sports cards world. If you love Precious Metal Gems, Essential Credentials, Jambalayas...just to name a few, then you will not want to miss this conversation. Many thanks to Jean for taking the time to join our show and for her beautiful designs. 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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 52min
Is This A Hockey Wax Prices Breaking Point? Leo Carlsson Rookie Deep Dive, Bedard's Cousin Is Making Waves In The CHL, Top 5 Early Clear Cut Sales & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 63 for episode 163 (5:15). Next we take a look at what the long-term affect the surge in 2023-24 hockey wax prices for the Connor Bedard rookie chase could have on the hockey cards hobby (12:27). In hobby news, the recent Wild and Canucks game ended with a football score and set a bunch of Wild team records, plus Connor Bedard's cousin, Gavin McKenna is tearing up the CHL at just 16 years old (42:57). Rookie Deep Dive is back and this week we look at the Anaheim Ducks Leo Carlsson (51;29). In new product releases, we look at very early sales of 2022-23 Upper Deck Clear Cut, plus look ahead at an exciting upcoming hockey release calendar (1:02:30). We end the show reviewing our favorite vintage and modern hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly auction (1:09:08).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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.

Feb 19, 2024 • 2h 26min
Now Multiple Gretzky Hobby Grails Are On The Move, Bedard's Back! Jagr's Number 68 To The Rafters, Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus, Michael Misa Hits The Hobby Radar, $500+ SP Authentic Here We Come & Mailbag Questions Answered
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest number 62 for episode 162 (7:18). Next, it's Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for week 18 of the 2023-24 NHL season (17:43). In hobby news, Jaromir Jagr's number retired by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Connor Bedard is back, Is Michael Misa the next can't miss prospect, and more trading card innovations from Fanatics and Topps (48:17). We now have multiple 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky Rookie PSA 10's on the move (108:53). In new product releases, the checklist for 2022-23 O-Pee-Chee Platinum is out and we break down the highlights and card designs, plus another price increase for 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee hobby and shocking presales pricing for 2023-24 SP Authentic (1:18:41). We end the show with a huge mailbag (1:42:49).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/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC.


