Puck Junk Hockey Podcast
Hosted by Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi, the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast focuses on hockey cards, collectibles and culture.
Episodes
Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi give their giant-sized recap of the biggest National Sports Collectors Convention in history. The show was over 600,000 square feet and had over 600 vendors. While there weren't many hockey autograph guests, there were still plenty of hockey cards. The guys also share some of the cool items they found at the National. It's 141 minutes of hobby goodness.
Show Notes and Links
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Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the upcoming 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention, which is taking place in Chicago from July 30 to August 3. Topics include what to expect at this year's biggest-ever National Convention, plus the hockey autograph guests - or lack thereof - this year. Clap on! Clap off! It's 88 minutes of hockey goodness.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/07/18/podcast-221/
In Episode #220, Sal and Tim discuss the 2025 NHL Draft, including some of the best players - and the best celebrity appearances - at the league's "decentralized" draft. They also talk about the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and their hockey cards. It's 82 minutes of hockey goodness - now with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite part.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/07/03/podcast-220/
In this episode, the guys talk about the Florida Panthers repeating as Stanley Cup Champions - and why they can three-peat next year. Clemente gives his recap of the Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 sports convention. Plus, thoughts on some recent trades, and more. It's 101 minutes of hockey goodness - now with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite part.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/06/27/podcast-219/
Sal Barry talks with Paul Zickler, the Director of Sports Brands at Upper Deck, about Upper Deck's new Rookie Patch Auto Authentication. The feature will deter the practice of "patch swapping" on high-end rookie cards starting with the 2023-24 The Cup. Zickler also talks about the success of PWHL trading cards and plans for the next release, future Four Nations Face-Off cards, Alex Ovechkin autographs in 2024-25 Extended S...
Sal Barry talks with former NHL goaltender Stephane Fiset, who played 390 games across 13 seasons. We talked about Fiset breaking into the league with the last-place Quebec Nordiques, to winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, what it's like to play with Guy Lafleur, and even some of his favorite wrestlers. It's 11 minutes of hockey goodness.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/05/23/po...
In this episode, the guys have a long talk about the 2024-25 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey card set, including the top rookies and some of the best - and worst - insert sets. Other topics include Alex Ovechkin collectibles that have come out since he became the all-time leading goal scorer, as well as the autographed Ovie Young Guns that will be in extended series. It's 79 minutes of hockey goodness - now with chapters so y...
In Episode #215 of the Puck Junk Podcast, the guys talk about the new 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card set. Plus: National Hockey Card Day 2025, 2024-25 Emanate Under Wraps Hockey, and John Tortorella gets fired again. It's 92 minutes of hockey goodness - now with chapters so you can skip to your favorite parts.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/04/04/podcast-215/
How will tariffs in the U.S.-Canada Trade War affect the prices of hockey cards at retail stores or online sales? That's the big topic in this week's episode of the Puck Junk Podcast. Other topics include a Wayne Gretzky game-used stick used to break a record that is up for auction, the PWHL players getting overwhelmed by autograph requests, and the recent Chicago Sports Spectacular. Plus, listeners' comments. It's 90 minu...
In this episode, the guys give their review of the 2024-25 Synergy Hockey set - which could be the last-ever Synergy set. Other topics include Sidney Crosby's recent milestones, the passing of longtime Penguins announcer Mike Lange, Seth Jones' trade to Florida, the recent Stadium Series, Shoresy Season 4, and the upcoming Chicago Sports Spectacular. Plus, would a 24-hour long card show be possible? It's 90 minutes of hock...
Sal and Clemente give their review of the 2024 PWHL First Edition Hockey Card set - which is arguably the biggest hobby surprise of 2025. They also talk about 4 Nations Face-Off hockey cards, the upcoming Spring Sport Card Expo in Toronto, and Sal keeping his New Year's Resolution. It's 68 minutes of hockey goodness - now with chapters, so you can skip ahead to your favorite parts.
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Sal, Tim, and Clemente look back at the 1974-75 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey card sets, which turn 50 years old this season. Five decades later, those two sets still stand out as some of the best cards from the 1970s, with their hockey-centric designs and impressive rookie class. The guys also talk about the popularity of PWHL cards, the 4 Nations Face-Off Uniforms, the return of "Goldberg" from The Mighty Ducks movies, and...
In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal and Tim look at some of the new hockey cards for early 2025, including the PWHL set, 2023-24 Parkhurst, and 2024-25 Topps Hockey Stickers. Plus, the Utah Hockey Club's naming woes continue, the big Colorado-Carolina trade, and more. It's 88 minutes of hockey goodness – now with chapters, so you can skip ahead to your favorite topics.
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- (03:40) - Rantanen-Necas...
In this episode, the guys talk about the 2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns checklist that was recently leaked on Reddit. What are the best prospects - and the notable omissions - in Series 2? Plus, the delay of EX-2000, the potential for 4 Nations Face-Off cards, the top hockey card of 2024, and more. It's 90 minutes of hockey goodness - now with chapters, so you can skip ahead to your favorite topics.
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In the first Puck Junk Podcast for 2025, the guys talk about the $1 million dollar bounty that was offered for the Connor Bedard Young Guns Gold Outburst parallel - and then quietly revoked when no one was looking. Plus, the Winter Classic, World Junior Championships, Shoresy Season 4, the upcoming PWHL cards, and more. It's 99 minutes of hockey goodness - now with chapters, too!
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In the last Puck Junk Podcast of 2024, the guys talk about the 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey case that was sold - AGAIN! - at Heritage Auctions, and why the case was sold a second time. Plus, the return of Fanatics Fest NYC, new Upper Deck exclusive autograph athletes, and more. It's 99 minutes of hockey goodness.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/12/20/podcast-207/
After a three-week hiatus, the Puck Junk Podcast is back. This week, the guys talk about the 2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey set. Plus, a recap of the recent Chicago Sports Spectacular, how the Canadian Postal strike will affect buying and trading hockey cards, and more. It's 109 minutes of hockey goodness.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/12/07/podcast-206/
Sal and Clemente talk about going to last weekend's Fall 2024 Sport Card Expo in Toronto - including what they saw, what they bought, what autographs they got, and how card prices were all over the place. Plus, a look at the upcoming Chicago Sports Spectacular, and Fanatics' venture into the card supplies market. It's 105 minutes of hockey goodness.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/11/15/podcast-205/
Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the new 2024-25 Upper Deck Series One Hockey set, which has a lackluster design and way too many inserts, but also has a promising group of Young Guns. They discuss this weekend's Fall Sport Card Expo in Toronto as well as the big announcement about the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention. It's 86 minutes of hockey goodness.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/11/05/...
n this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, the guys talk about the 2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey set. At almost $300 per box, it's a high-risk set - but is it worth the potential reward? Plus, a quick look at the new 2024-25 Upper Deck Series One hockey set, Sal talks about going to the Dallas Card Show Chicago Edition, and more. It's 91 minutes of hockey goodness!
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/10/1...
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