Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by debating the ethics of CT scanning companies that are offering services to scan the contents of sports cards boxes and what manufacturers can do to protect collectors (11:14). Next, it's another edition of Hobby Deep Dive: Sets Edition. Based on your votes, we …

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 9 for episode 209 (9:25). Next, we take a look at five hidden hockey treasures from the junk wax card era (24:48). In hobby news, Brock Faber gets an early extension (44:25). Johnny Amendola joined …

It's ESVN week #93 and Emma and Bradley are back from their weeklong hiatus! They discuss the Olympics, the welcome that Israel's delegation received, the New York Giants's "Hard Knocks" edition, and the newest quarterbacks to sign big money deals. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 8 for episode 208 (10:50). Next, Josh went to The National and gives a recap of the show, health of the hobby and a hockey report (23:44). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity plus there's …

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we start with Troy struggling to go over the show outline. Then we honor the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 7 for episode 207 (7:16). Next, it's Chapter 2 of Confessions of a Hockey Card Dealer where we check in with Sylvain and talk about a recent big win and one of his huge losses in the …

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 6 for episode 206 (8:52). Next, it's the first annual Gongshow Nobody Cares All-Star First Team where we look at players that had amazing seasons....with little hobby love (22:14). In hobby news, we…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow Podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 5 for episode 205 (11:19). Next, we're back with another Hobby Deep Dive: Sets Edition. This time we go deep on the 1996 Black Diamond Run For The Cup insert set (20:22). In hobby news, RIP PWCC & h…

It's ESVN week #92 and it is the dog days of summer! Emma and Bradley discuss the upcoming Summer Olympics, the two big soccer tournaments that concluded yesterday, and a number of sports luminaries discussing President Biden's future. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.b…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 4 for episode 204 (8:02). Next, we each pick our favorite hockey card set from each of the past five years, starting with 2019-20 (21:59). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, discuss the …

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 3 for episode 203 (4:31). Next Mitch Gropman joined the show to debate Josh on the merits of one of our recent social media posts about a record Cale Makar sale and his thoughts on if we should have…

It's ESVN week #91 and we are in the offseason wilderness! Emma and Bradley discuss their team tiers for each league that's in its offseason, the rookies taking the WNBA by storm, and the NFL losing in court over its handling of Sunday Ticket. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://av…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 2 for episode 202 (13:34). Next, we take a look at the Top 25 hockey players with the most cards sold in June 2024 (28:39). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, Macklin Celebrini signs his…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 1 for episode 201 (2:51). Next, it's the debut of Confessions of a Hockey Card Dealer (17:27). In hobby news, we do a quick free agency roundup, then Walmart's getting serious about the collectibles…

It's ESVN week #90! (!!!) Emma and Bradley break down some big free agency news out of the NHL and NBA, as well as the Blackhawks reinstating their disgraced leadership group right in the middle of the action. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/…

Send us a Text Message. It's another Super Show w/ Loud Collector! We start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 00 for episode 200 (13:06). NHL free agency begins today and we look at which player signings could drive hobby impact (22:53). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, recap the 2024 NHL Entry Draft & …

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the (almost) greatest player to wear the number 99....wait? There's another 99 (XX:XX)? Next, our hobby deep dive series continues and this time we dive into the 2009-10 The Cup Sidney Crosby Tribute set (XX:XX). In a huge hobby news, we update The Roa…

It's ESVN Week #89! Emma and Bradley react to the Panthers FINALLY taking the Stanley Cup home, Connor McDavid's Conn Smythe win, and the Lakers new head coach: JJ Redick. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/

Send us a Text Message. It's a Super Show....Phil is back co-hosting with Josh & Troy and on this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost greatest player to wear the number 98 for episode 198 (11:26). Next, tonight is Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals and the outcome will truly be a pivotal hobby moment fo…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 97 for episode 197 (7:58). Then, you voted as Hobby Deep Dive returns and we dive into the 1996 Upper Deck Game Jersey hockey card set (21:53). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, McDavid…

It's ESVN week #88! Emma and Bradley react to the Celtics WINNING the NBA championship, preview game 5 of the Stanley Cup, and react to Rory McIlroy's choke job at the U.S. Open, and the latest (sigh) WNBA controversy. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/…

Send us a Text Message. We begin the show with the almost greatest NHL player to wear #96 (7:01). Then it’s off to hobby news (30:19) followed by a look at new product releases and our look at the 2023-24 Extended Series checklist (39:38). We then answer questions in the Gongshow mailbag (1:15:58) and finish the show with any personal pickups (2:11…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 95 for episode 195 (6:09). In this week's Hobby Deep Dive, Gongshow followers picked the 2008-09 Ultra EX Jambalaya set for us to dive into. Well we enlisted some special help in Jambalaya creator J…

It's ESVN Week #87! Emma and Bradley react to the start of both the NBA and NHL finals, as well as the recent controversy surrounding the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 94 for episode 194 (7:52). Next, Phil The Loud Collector returns for really the whole episode but he helps break down the anatomy of a good trade (18:15). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infini…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 93 for episode 193 (3:55). Next, it's a Stanley Cup Finals edition of Hobby Deep Dive; you voted and we dive into Matthew Tkachuk from the Florida Panthers (15:32). In hobby news, we update The Road…

It's ESVN Week #86! Emma and Bradley break down the upcoming NBA and NHL finals matchups, the record-breaking Justin Jefferson contract, & some of the controversy in the WNBA. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/…

Send us a Text Message. We begin the show with the almost greatest NHL player to wear number 92 (4:22). Then it’s the return of Fun Facts with Troy…but this time it is fun facts with Troy…and Phil (22:16). Then we take a quick look at hobby news (51:38). This is followed by a short discussion on how our collecting habits have changed as we have pro…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by picking up from last episode with another Hobby Blunder. Next we honor the (almost) greatest player to wear the number 91 for episode 191 (6:20). After a breakthrough season and in the midst of a scorching playoffs run, we do a hobby deep dive on Alexis Lafreni…

It's ESVN Week #85! Emma and Bradley discuss the state of play in the NBA/NHL postseason, and the big news from last week of the NCAA settling with players to the tune of...a LOT of money. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ TIME CODES: 2:05-9:00-NBA playoffs…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 90 for episode 190 (4:35). Next, Troy made a trip from Minneapolis to the Montreal Sport Card Expo (16:27). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, Upper Deck unveils the Gravity Pull SSP red…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 89 for episode 189 (8:47). Another Hobby Deep Dive Playoffs Edition where you voted on a player for us to deep dive; one candidate chosen from all four remaining playoffs teams (21:19). In hobby new…

It's ESVN Week #84 and it is a solemn one. Emma & Bradley break down the NBA playoffs now that it's down to the final 4 teams (sans Knicks). They also check in on the NHL playoffs and Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's week of controversy! Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear number 88...maybe a controversy.....for episode 188 (5:49). Next, we take a look at playoffs performers whose hobby markets are surging as well as what's happening to Young Guns values from each remaining team…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 87 for episode 187 (3:06). Next we continue our Hobby Deep Dive Series and go in depth learning about the Dallas Stars young star Wyatt Johnston and debate if he can save the 2022-23 hobby class (17…

It's ESVN Week #83! Emma and Bradley give some updates on the NBA/NHL playoff picture. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ TIME CODES: 2:38-14:10-NBA playoffs! Pacers even up series with Knicks, who are BANGED up-can they continue to compete? 14:11-22:24-Nugg…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 86 for episode 186 (4:29). Next, it's our second installment of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2024 NHL Playoffs (11:11). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, then discuss a $2MM car…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 85 for episode 185 (4:11). Next, we continue our Hobby Deep Dive series and go deep on the Boston Bruins exciting young goalie Jeremy Swayman (11:57). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity a…

It's ESVN week #82! Emma and Bradley break down the latest action, including the start to the NBA conference semifinals. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ TIME CODES: 2:26-7:26-Cavs beat Magic in 7 games! Get opportunity to face the Celtics-is Boston beatab…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 84 for episode 184 (4:25). Next, it's an NHL Playoffs edition of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (18:58). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity then take a look at the April grading report from…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we stary by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 83 for episode 183, then do a quick makeup for missed episodes and numbers 82 and 81 (5:54). Next, we hobby deep dive David Pastrnak (27:59). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, the Sprin…

It's ESVN week #81! Emma and Bradley break down their winners & losers from the NFL draft, and round up some of the most recent NBA/NHL playoff action! Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ TIME CODES: 1:22-5:03-Bradley can’t stop RAVING about the Knicks!! 5:04…

Send us a Text Message. It's a tradition on our show to wrap up the Sport Card Expo before we leave Toronto to head home. The Toronto Spring Sport Card Expo was the best one yet for us and we recap an amazing week of soaking in the hockey hobby, adding big PC cards, getting killed opening wax lol, meeting fantastic people, interviewing NHL legends,…

It's ESVN week #80 (!!!) Emma and Bradley discuss the upcoming NFL Draft, and the NBA & NHL playoffs. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ TIME CODES: 1:09-29:58-Emma and Bradley are PUMPED about the Knicks, Rangers; NBA playoffs rundown so far 29:59-46:26-NHL…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 80 for episode 180 (3:23). Next it's the regular season finale of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (14:08). In hobby news, we update on The Road To Infinity, then take a look at the recent kerfuffle bet…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 79 for episode 179 (6:03). Next it's another edition of Hockey Set Deep Dive where we learn all about the 1998 Bowman's Best Atomic Refractors (17:11). In Hobby News, we update The Road To Infinity,…

It's ESVN week #79! Emma and Bradley discuss the upcoming NBA play-in games, the NHL playoff picture, and Aaron Rodgers...continuing to talk. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 78 for episode 178 (6:52). Next, it's week 27 for Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus in the 2023-24 NHL season (15:31). In hobby news, we update The Road To Infinity, a $3.72M buyers remorse for the 1979-…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 77 for episode 177 (8:06). Next, we switch up Hobby Deep Dive and this time dig deep into a set of your choosing (via Instagram poll), learning more about 2021-22 Allure's 16-Bit Easter Egg insert s…

It's ESPN week #78! Emma and Bradley discuss the NCAA women's basketball championship and preview tonight's men's championship, Stefon Diggs's trade to the Texans, and whether or not the Bucks are paper tigers in the Eastern Conference. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.…

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by honoring the NHL's (almost) greatest player to wear the number 76 for episode 176 (2:02). Next, it's week #26 of the 2023-24 NHL season and we take a look at Who's Hot and who's on The Struggle Bus (10:34). In hobby news, big milestone on the Road To Infinity? …