

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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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 a textOn 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 a textOn 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 a textOn 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 a textOn 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 a textOn 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

Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 11min
Biggest Hockey Card Sales in 2023, Fanatics Slaps Back, Rapid Fire w/ Special Guest Co-Host Coach Koe, Does Erik Karlsson Make The Pens a Cup Contender? The NHL's Greatest to Wear No. 7 & PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by welcoming our special guest host, Coach Koe! Next, we continue looking at our greatest player to wear each number series in NHL history and this time it's the greatest hockey player to wear the number 7 (6:01). Then we take a look at the biggest hockey card sales so far in 2023 and predict whether the 2015 Ultimate Collection Connor McDavid NHL Shield Auto 1/1 current at auction will rank amongst the top selling cards (20:14). In Hobby News, Fanatics slaps back at Panini America and Erik Karlsson gets traded to the Penguins (30;24). We play rapid fire questions with Coach Koe (45:02). Next, we preview our favorite cards in the current PWCC Weekly auction (54:16). Finally, we end the show with a couple quick new product releases notes (1:08:22). COACH KOE Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkoecollectiblesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachkoecollectibleshttps://www.youtube.com/@cardboardcoachPartners & 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 7, 2023 • 1h 44min
Our Favorite Hockey Easter Eggs, Panini Sues Fanatics, Is a Zegras Contract Situation Brewing?, 2021-22 Stature Checklist Rundown & Gongshow Mailbag
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to ever wear the number 6 for episode 106 (7:11). Next, we reveal our favorite hockey card Easter Eggs. These are cards that are unannounced when the checklist for the set is released. We also look at a few of the Easter Eggs in recently released sets (18:07). In Hobby News, Panini files an antitrust lawsuit against Fanatics. What could the implications of this be for the hockey hobby down the road (46:51)?In New Product Releases, the 2021-22 Stature checklist is out and we break it down, plus 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 2 is now on ePack (1:02:25). We end the show by answering your mailbag questions (1:23:49).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 3, 2023 • 1h 36min
Our Top 5 Current Players in the Hobby Revealed, 2021-22 Credentials Instant Reactions, July Grading Recap, PWCC Hockey Preview & Honoring the NHL's Greatest No. 5
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 5 for episode 105 (7:33). Next we reveal the top five players on our inaugural Gongshow 25 list of the current top hobby players (18:46). In Hobby News, The National attendance comes in at about six figures, Connor Bedard signs an exclusive autograph deal with Upper Deck and we review the GemRate July card grading report (58:04). As we do each week, we pick out our favorite vintage and modern cards in the current PWCC Weekly auction (1:04:41). 2021-22 Credentials is out and we give our instant reactions (1:27:41). 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

Jul 31, 2023 • 2h 21min
Massive McDavid Rookie ($500k+?) Goes to Auction, Bedard's First Blackhawks Cards Incoming, Our First Trip to The National, Highest Selling Non-rookie Bobby Orr Cards, 2021 Ovation Hockey Instant Reaction & Mailbag
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's greatest player to wear the number 4 for episode 104 (5:22). Then, Josh recounts his father-son trip to the National from the massive size, the corporate feel and what it's like for a hockey cards collector at the biggest card show in the United States (14:52). Next we continue counting down our Gongshow 25 list of the current top 25 players in the hockey hobby by revealing numbers 10 through 6 (38:26). In hobby news we chat about the Immaculate Grid Hockey phenomenon, the list of 30 players in history in the triple gold club and to massive hockey cards at the upcoming Part 2 of the Goldin 100 auction, one being possibly the best and most valuable Connor McDavid rookie card (1:12:47). We continue our tribute to the great Bobby Orr by counting down his top five highest selling non-rookie cards (1:26:24). In new product releases, we give our instant reactions to the ePack exclusive 2021-22 Ovation hockey release and Troy breaks down the 2023-24 MVP checklist plus...yes Bedard redemptions are incoming (1:32:50). We end the show by answering your mailbag questions (1:50:54). 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

Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 32min
The Crazy Off-season Hockey Market, Gongshow 25 Countdown #'s 15-11, Bergeron Retires, Headed to The National, PWCC Weekly Hockey Preview & The Greatest Player to Wear #3
Send us a textOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the greatest player to ever wear the number 3 for Episode 103 (5:19). Next, we continue counting down the Gongshow 25; our top 25 current players that are driving the hockey hobby. Today, we break down numbers 15 through 11 (14:09). In Hobby News, Patrice Bergeron retires and we are off to The National (46:47). Then, we take a look at the current state of the hockey market, and more specifically, what has happened to the off-season dip (53:26). We preview our favorite hockey cards in the current PWCC Weekly auction (1:07:53). And in new product releases, 2021-22 Upper Deck Ovation is out today (1:28:13)!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


