Hockey Cards Gongshow

Josh, BabaLewi & Phil

Hockey Cards

NHL

Upper Deck

Macklin Celebrini

Connor Bedard

Trading Cards

Hockey Card Collecting

Hockey

Wayne Gretzky

Sidney Crosby

Collecting

Card Collecting

Connor Mcdavid

Alexander Ovechkin

Toronto Sport Card Expo

PSA

Tariffs

The Cup

Olympics

Hockey Collecting

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 y... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	477	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	SportsLeisureHobbiesHockey

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Latest Episodes

Becoming The #1 Bobby Orr Collector On The PSA Set Registry w/ Justin Silver

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On this special episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we chat with vintage collector Justin Silver about his project to become the number one Bobby Orr collector on t... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 55 min

Phil Cracks A PSA 10.....What? The Boys Show Off Big Recent Pickups, Dave's PSA Submission & More

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Replay of Friday Nights with Phil from June 12, 2026

Phil's on vacation for once and Dave's not! Phil does the unthinkable and cracks a Seismic Gold PSA 10. Phil shows of... more

13 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 14 min

Don't Fall For The Rarity Trap, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Extended Series Sales, Stanley Cup Finals Update, McDavid Inches Closer To Immortality, Larkin's 3 Teams & Personal Pickups

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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... more

11 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 38 min

Would You Sell Your Entire Collection For One Card? Early 2025-26 Extended Series Observations, Mitch Marner Conn Smythe? Auston Matthews Wants To Stay...According To Others, May Card Grading Report, Mailbag & Personal Pickups

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8 Jun 2026 • 2 hrs 40 min

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Recent Guests

Troy LaCastro

Buffalo-area contributor, on-location guest

David Adams (mentioned)

Episode: Would You Sell Your Entire Collection For One Card? Early 2025-26 Extended Series Observations, Mitch Marner Conn Smythe? Auston Matthews Wants To Stay...According To Others, May Card Grading Report, Mailbag & Personal Pickups

Henri Leon

FultonCards, longtime hockey-card collector and creator of content about the hobby

FultonCards (Henri Leon)

Episode: Fulton Cards Talks Growing Up In Montreal, Love For The Habs & Hockey Cards, The Dylan Larkin Game & Mail Day Packages Are Opened.

David Carter

Guest on the episode; vocal participant in the Bouchard discussion

Episode: Carter From Saskatoon Joins The Boys To Talk Playoffs, The Hit On Bouchard, Phil's Damaged Patrick Roy Pickup, Open Some Mail Day Packages & Play The Comp Game

Ryan Attila

Instagram presence @FrozenCardCollective, guest on episode

Instagram collector/influencer

Episode: How To Be A Hobby Doomsday Prepper, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Credentials Sales, eBay Tightens The Screws On Repacks, Herb Brook's Miracle On Ice Ring Up For Auction, New Product Release Calendar & Personal Pickups

Grant from GP Sports

Breaker/mentor and guest on Gongshow Breaks

GP Sports (GP Sports Cards)

Episode: Where's The Playoff Hobby Bump For Top Performers? Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Metal Sales, PWHL Expansion, April Grading Recap, Sport Card Fraud Is A Real Issue, Monster Mailbag & Personal PIckups

Jason Mashera

President of Upper Deck

Upper Deck

Episode: Gavin McKenna To The Leafs: A Hobby Dream Come True? State Of The Hobby w/ Upper Deck President Jason Masherah, Expo Conversation w/ Former NHL Enforcer Chris Neil & Our Expo Personal Pickups!

Chris Neil

Former NHL enforcer, Ottawa Senators

NHL (Former player)

Jason Mashra

President of Upper Deck

Upper Deck

Episode: 2026 Spring Expo Recap: Everything That Went Down During Our Epic Week!

Grant (GP Sports)

Breaker/Partner involved in Gongshow Breaks

GP Sports Cards

Episode: 50 for Caufield, History for Schaefer = Big Hobby Market Movement, 2025-26 Flair Hockey Preview, What's Next For The Gongshow, Coping With The Changing Hobby Landscape, 21 Straight Seasons for Sid, More Macklin Celebrini Flowers, Gongshow Mailbag & Person

Hosts

Josh Madigan

Lead host with extensive involvement across episodes; known for live shows, expo coverage, and fan interactions.

BabaLewi

Co-host and hobby pundit; recurring presence across episodes, often handling breaks and community questions.

Philip

Co-host who frequently leads discussions and introduces segments; key show presence.

Dave

Co-host and interview facilitator; involved in show structure and guest segments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 320 ratings

#1
Absolutely amazing best podcast for starting out in hockey cards for young people
Apple Podcasts
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MRHOCKEYCARD35
United Statesa month ago
Hockey Cards
Hey Josh the show you did regarding rookie cards was outstanding standing. I hope you do many more shows like that one. I do enjoy all your shows, I am a letter carrier in Toronto and I listen to every show when I do my route.
Thank you
Anthony
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past67
Canada7 months ago
Hockey Cards
Thank you for a fantastic show. I love hockey cards and it is complicated sometimes with all the different sets. You guys explain all the sets in depth. I hope you’re show will go for a long time. Anthony from Toronto
Apple Podcasts
5
past67
Canada3 years ago
The Best!
The best hockey card show and maybe the best hockey show in podcasting period!
Apple Podcasts
5
Sebfhrggd
United States3 years ago
Entertaining
Very good
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Jfitzy2
United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience values friendly, non-condescending hosts with strong hobby community focus.

Show is often highlighted for high-energy, entertaining debates with a community feel.

Listeners praise deep hockey-card knowledge and data-driven market insights.

Fans appreciate guest diversity and practical expo/break tips.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#88	United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#2	Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#31	Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts	#122	Sweden/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#234	Norway/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts	#244	Spain/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Phil's At The Montreal Expo & Shares His Day 1 Experience, The Boys Welcome Ryan aka FrozenCard.Collective & Share Recent Mail Day Pickups

Q: What made the Montreal Expo visit memorable this year?

Ryan describes the excitement of spotting and securing key chase cards and the social warmth of the expo floor, including post-show deals and the vibe of hunting from table to table, which underscored the hobby's community aspect.

Same City, Opposite Paths: Porter Martone vs. Matvei Michkov, 2025-26 Credentials Checklist Preview, Early Playoff Leading Scorers, Phill's Senators Season Recap, Has The Hobby Already 10x'd?, Mailbag & Personal Pickups

Q: What products or players are driving the most hobby buzz heading into Credentials Week?

Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov are at the center, with Martone's immediate impact and Michkov's playoff timeline sparking excitement, while Credentials remains a solid, predictable product that fans see as core to hobby growth.

Everything You Need To Know About 2025-26 Metal Universe Hockey w/ Upper Deck's Billy Celio, The Best & Worst Hockey Hobby Markets, Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Flair Sales, Lewis Hamilton Card Shops & Personal Pickups

Q: What is unique, different or special about 2025-26 Metal Universe Hockey?

Billy Celio highlights hot boxes with blue PMGs in every pack, a return of blue PMGs (out of 50), and a broad mix of inserts and technologies to diversify beyond Chrome, including elevated artistic designs like Platinum Portraits and Dark Matter, as well as a renewed emphasis on various paper stocks and embossing techniques.

Chasing Celebrini Rookies? The 5 Best Hobby Box Buys Right Now, The Hobby Exploded In March, Who Will Emerge As The Hobby Chase In Montreal? Jack Hughes Olympics Jersey Sells, Gongshow Mailbag & Personal Pickups

Q: What five boxes did you rank as the best values for Macklin Celebrini chases?

They ranked five options, explained the case for each, and compared current pricing in the US and Canada, including EPAC alternatives.

Is The M1NT G1 Card Case Worth $1,000? Connor Bedard Hidden Gems, The Most Graded Hockey Set Years, 47,000 PSA 10's For One Card? Target Gets Serious About Cards & Personal Pickups

Q: How did you validate the $1,000 price point for the G1 case?

McKinsey-style research suggested $1,000 was a viable price, but the team then pivoted to a lower base price to maximize market penetration and reach more collectors, while offering add-ons like tokenization.

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What is Hockey Cards Gongshow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, community-driven show focused on hockey card collecting, market trends, and expo culture. Episodes routinely blend hands-on hobby talk—box breaks, pulls, and mail-day pickups—with market analysis, product previews, and interviews with industry insiders and notable collectors. A standout is the mix of high-energy banter, crowd engagement, and behind-the-scenes logistics from large sports-card events, which helps listeners understand pricing dynamics, product design, and collector strategies. The format often features guest appearances and live interactions from fans, making it feel like a ongoing meetup for the hockey card community. This podcast is likely to appeal to serious collectors and hobby newcomers who want practical i... more

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1. Troy LaCastro
2. Henri Leon
3. David Carter
4. Ryan Attila
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