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Puck Junk Hockey Podcast

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Hockey cards, hobby talk, rink memory.

The gist

Puck Junk Hockey Podcast is a hockey collectibles show built around cards, shows, checklists, grading, and the NHL stories that make cardboard matter. Its conversations move from Upper Deck releases and Olympic hockey cards to Chicago card-show floors, hockey legacies, and oddball 1980s sets.

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About Puck Junk Hockey Podcast

Puck Junk Hockey Podcast is a collector-first hockey show where the cards are the anchor and the game keeps widening the conversation. Episodes often start with a specific hobby subject: a new Upper Deck release, an Allure or MVP set, a Young Guns checklist, Olympic cards, PSA grading changes, or a recap from a Chicago card show. From there, the talk moves through the practical life of collecting. What sells at a table? Which rookie cards wake back up after a player changes teams? Are low-grade slabs still useful if repackers need inventory? How much does a packed show floor change the experience for buyers and sellers? The show is comfortable asking those kinds of grounded hobby questions. It also has a strong memory for hockey itself. Olympic tournaments, international hockey cards, Paralympic sled hockey, NHL legends, coaching firings, trades, Hall of Fame futures, retired numbers, and iconic sports photos all appear as part of the same collecting ecosystem. A missing-tooth celebration photo can matter because it feels made for a card. A goaltender’s career can matter because the old cardboard, awards, and number history still circulate through collectors’ hands. The best episodes have the feel of experienced hobby people talking after a show, half sorting inventory and half chasing a remembered detail. The digressions are part of the texture. Childhood toys, old mail-away offers, chip-bag stickers, Super Bowl timing, and Grammy complaints can sit beside checklist analysis without derailing the central obsession. The tone is plainspoken, funny, and specific. It does not treat hockey cards as a luxury market from a distance; it treats them as boxes, binders, slabs, stickers, autographs, tables, memories, and arguments. For listeners who want cleanly produced hype, it may feel too rambling. For collectors who like the lived-in parts of the hobby, that looseness is the point.

Made for: For hockey-card collectors, NHL fans, card-show regulars, and hobby nostalgists who enjoy product talk with real market and collecting context. It also suits listeners who like international hockey, older sets, and conversational sports history.

What sets it apart: The show connects checklist analysis to actual collecting behavior: what moves at shows, what sits in cases, and why a hockey moment becomes collectible. Its strength is the blend of new-release scrutiny, hobby economics, and long-memory hockey conversation.

In their own words

Hosted by Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi, the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast focuses on hockey cards, collectibles and culture.

Why you'd press play

A bargain box becomes hockey history once Sal Barry starts tracing print runs and mail-away sets.

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  • the difference between Topps and O-Pee-Chee explained down to card stock and copyright lines
  • collector talk that connects Young Guns, grading prices, and what actually moves at Chicago card shows
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Episodes

  1. 1

    2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

    ·1h 32m
  2. 2

    2024 NHL Awards, Draft, & Free Agency

    ·1h 21m
  3. 3

    2024 Stanley Cup Final Recap

    ·50m
  4. 4

    Interview with Mike Phillips and Jean MacLeod of Upper Deck

    ·55m
  5. 5

    Potential Utah Hockey Club Team Names

    ·1h
  6. 6

    2022-23 Parkhurst Champions Hockey Cards

    ·1h 32m
  7. 7

    Why Connor Bedard Will Win the Calder Trophy

    ·1h 38m
  8. 8

    RIP Coyotes

    ·1h 12m
  9. 9

    March 2026 Chicago Sports Spectacular Recap

    ·1h 56m
  10. 10

    Fanatics Fest NYC 2025

    ·1h 41m
  11. 11

    2025 NHL Draft & Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025

    ·1h 22m
  12. 12

    Ebay Buys Goldin Auctions

    ·1h 25m
  13. 13

    1985-86 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    ·2h 12m
  14. 14

    2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Recap

    ·1h 59m
  15. 15

    2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Update

    ·1h 42m
  16. 16

    2026 Men's Winter Olympic Hockey Preview

    ·1h 53m
  17. 17

    2025-26 MVP Hockey Cards

    ·1h 52m
  18. 18

    "Sudden Death" Movie Retrospective

    ·2h 31m
  19. 19

    PSA Grading Buys Beckett

    ·2h 8m
  20. 20

    6 Oddball Hockey Sets from the 1980s

    ·1h 53m
  21. 21

    2025-26 Upper Deck Series One Hockey Cards

    ·2h 8m
  22. 22

    What's Going on with COMC?

    ·2h 27m
  23. 23

    2015-16 Upper Deck Hockey Setrospective

    ·2h 25m
  24. 24

    2024-25 PWHL Hockey Cards

    ·2h
  25. 25

    1975-76 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    ·1h 35m
  26. 26

    2025-26 Artifacts Hockey Cards

    ·2h 13m
  27. 27

    1980-81 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    ·1h 59m
  28. 28

    Remembering Ken Dryden

    ·1h 48m
  29. 29

    1988-89 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    ·2h 1m
  30. 30

    2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Hockey Cards

    ·1h 47m
  31. 31

    1991-92 Topps Stadium Club Hockey Setrospective

    ·1h 51m
  32. 32

    2025 National Sports Collectors Convention Recap

    ·2h 21m
  33. 33

    The Upcoming 2025 National Convention

    ·1h 28m
  34. 34

    Interview with Paul Zickler of Upper Deck

    ·37m
  35. 35

    Stephane Fiset Interview

    ·11m
  36. 36

    2024-25 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey Cards

    ·1h 19m
  37. 37

    2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey Cards

    ·1h 21m
  38. 38

    How Will Tariffs Affect Hockey Card Prices?

    ·1h 31m
  39. 39

    2024-25 Synergy Hockey Cards

    ·1h 31m
  40. 40

    2024 PWHL First Edition Hockey Cards

    ·1h 8m
  41. 41

    1974-75 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    ·1h 35m
  42. 42

    New Hockey Cards for Early 2025

    ·1h 28m
  43. 43

    The 2024 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

    ·1h 6m
  44. 44

    2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns

    ·1h 30m
  45. 45

    2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns

    ·1h 30m
  46. 46

    The Bogus Bedard Bounty

    ·1h 40m
  47. 47

    The Re-Sold 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Case

    ·1h 39m
  48. 48

    2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Cards

    ·1h 49m
  49. 49

    Fall 2024 Sport Card Expo Toronto Recap

    ·1h 45m
  50. 50

    2024-25 Upper Deck Series One Hockey Cards

    ·1h 26m
  51. 51

    2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey Cards

    ·1h 31m
  52. 52

    2024-25 NHL Season Preview

    ·1h 7m
  53. 53

    2023-24 Credentials Hockey Cards

    ·1h 35m
  54. 54

    2024-25 MVP Hockey Cards

    ·1h 39m
  55. 55

    Fanatics Fest NYC & 2023-24 Synergy Hockey Cards

    ·1h 39m
  56. 56

    2023-24 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey Cards

    ·1h 44m
  57. 57

    2024 National Sports Collectors Convention Recap

    ·1h 33m
  58. 58

    Triple Crown Line Interview

    ·14m
  59. 59

    Hobby Terms We Hate

    ·1h 48m
  60. 60

    The Spring 2024 Chicago Sports Spectacular

    ·1h 59m
  61. 61

    Connor Bedard Young Guns Mania!

    ·1h 18m
  62. 62

    2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

    ·1h 55m
  63. 63

    Bernie Parent Interview

    ·10m
  64. 64

    2023-24 Topps NHL Sticker Collection

    ·1h 35m
  65. 65

    1993-94 Fleer Ultra Hockey Setrospective

    ·1h 18m
  66. 66

    1993-94 Upper Deck Hockey Setrospective

    ·1h 32m
  67. 67

    Patrick Roy Returns to the NHL

    ·1h 54m
  68. 68

    2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns

    ·59m
  69. 69

    Collecting Resolutions for 2024

    ·1h 52m
  70. 70

    Hockey for the Holidays

    ·1h 35m
  71. 71

    1993-94 Leaf Hockey Setrospective

    ·1h 32m
  72. 72

    The Corey Perry Fiasco

    ·2h
  73. 73

    Fall 2023 Sport Card Expo & Chicago Sports Spectacular Recap

    ·1h 52m
  74. 74

    2023-24 Upper Deck Series One Hockey Cards

    ·1h 57m
  75. 75

    2022-23 Black Diamond Hockey Cards

    ·1h 23m
  76. 76

    Our Biggest Questions About the 2023-24 Season

    ·1h 31m
  77. 77

    2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Cards

    ·1h 40m
  78. 78

    2021-22 Credentials & Stature Hockey Cards

    ·1h 20m
  79. 79

    2023-24 MVP Hockey Cards

    ·1h 16m
  80. 80

    1990-91 Pro Set Hockey Cards

    ·1h 43m
  81. 81

    2022-23 Synergy Hockey Cards

    ·1h 11m
  82. 82

    2021-22 Upper Deck ICE Hockey Cards

    ·57m
  83. 83

    2022-23 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey Cards

    ·59m
  84. 84

    2023 National Sports Collectors Convention Recap

    ·1h 42m
  85. 85

    2021-22 SP Authentic Hockey Cards

    ·1h 10m
  86. 86

    2023 NHL Free Agency

    ·1h 15m
  87. 87

    The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023

    ·1h 46m
  88. 88

    2022-23 Trilogy Hockey Cards

    ·1h 22m
  89. 89

    2022-23 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey Cards

    ·1h 9m
  90. 90

    Where Will the Arizona Coyotes Go?

    ·1h 30m
  91. 91

    Blackhawks Win the NHL Draft Lottery

    ·1h 26m
  92. 92

    SP Signature Editions Legends Hockey Cards

    ·1h 18m
  93. 93

    2021-22 Allure Hockey Cards

    ·1h 13m
  94. 94

    Interview with Paul Zickler of Upper Deck

    ·48m
  95. 95

    2022-23 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

    ·1h 26m
  96. 96

    2022-23 Artifacts Hockey Cards

    ·1h 41m
  97. 97

    The Patrick Kane Trade

    ·1h 17m
  98. 98

    2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers

    ·1h 31m
  99. 99

    2025-26 Allure Hockey Cards

    ·1h 55m
  100. 100

    2023-24 Allure Hockey Cards

    The Puck Junk Podcast hosts discuss the 2023-24 Allure Hockey Card Set and share experiences from Fanatics Fest.

    ·1h 28m
  101. 101

    2025-26 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey Cards

    Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi preview 2025-26 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey Cards alongside NHL milestones and coaching changes after a month-long gap between episodes.

    Apr 15, 2026·1h 58m·5 clips
  102. 102

    March 2026 Chicago Sports Spectacular Recap

    Hidden gem

    Sal Barry and Tim Parrish recap the March 2026 Chicago Sports Spectacular, including crowded aisles, One Piece and Pokemon dealers, buying stations, and changing collector habits.

    Mar 18, 2026·1h 56m·5 clips
  103. 103

    1985-86 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    Mar 5, 2026·2h 12m
  104. 104

    2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Recap

    Hidden gem

    Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi recap the 2026 Winter Olympic men’s and women’s hockey tournaments, where the United States won both gold medals.

    Feb 24, 2026·1h 59m·5 clips
  105. 105

    2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Update

    Hidden gem

    Puck Junk Hockey Podcast hosts Sal Berry and Clemente Lisi preview an update on the 2026 Winter Olympic men’s and women’s hockey tournaments, Olympic hockey cards, and PSA grading changes.

    Feb 18, 2026·1h 42m·5 clips
  106. 106

    2025-26 Allure Hockey Cards

    Sal Barry and Tim Parrish discuss the 2025-26 Allure Hockey Cards, a recent NHL trade, and a funny autograph story on the Puck Junk Podcast.

    Feb 11, 2026·1h 55m
  107. 107

    2026 Men's Winter Olympic Hockey Preview

    Sal Barry and Tim Parrish preview the 2026 Men's Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament, discussing NHL player participation, team rosters, matchups, and predictions.

    Feb 4, 2026·1h 53m
  108. 108

    2025-26 MVP Hockey Cards

    Hidden gem

    Sal Barry and Tim Parrish preview 2025-26 Upper Deck MVP hockey cards, which were released in July 2025 and later became available through ePack.

    Jan 13, 2026·1h 52m·5 clips
  109. 109

    "Sudden Death" Movie Retrospective

    Dec 23, 2025·2h 31m
  110. 110

    PSA Grading Buys Beckett

    Dec 18, 2025·2h 8m
  111. 111

    6 Oddball Hockey Sets from the 1980s

    Hidden gem

    Sal Barry, Tim Parrish, and Clemente Lisi examine six unusual hockey collectibles from the 1980s, including watch packaging, 7-Eleven discs, and Frito-Lay stickers.

    Dec 10, 2025·1h 53m·5 clips
  112. 112

    2025-26 Upper Deck Series One Hockey Cards

    Dec 3, 2025·2h 8m
  113. 113

    What's Going on with COMC?

    Nov 26, 2025·2h 27m
  114. 114

    2015-16 Upper Deck Hockey Setrospective

    Nov 19, 2025·2h 25m
  115. 115

    2024-25 PWHL Hockey Cards

    Nov 12, 2025·2h
  116. 116

    1975-76 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    Hidden gem

    Sal Berry and Clemente Lisi compare the 1975-76 Topps 330-card hockey set with the 396-card O-Pee-Chee set, which adds 66 player cards and contains a duplicated checklist number 267.

    Nov 5, 2025·1h 35m·5 clips
  117. 117

    2025-26 Artifacts Hockey Cards

    Oct 8, 2025·2h 13m
  118. 118

    1980-81 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    Sep 24, 2025·1h 59m
  119. 119

    Remembering Ken Dryden

    Sep 10, 2025·1h 48m
  120. 120

    1988-89 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    Aug 26, 2025·2h 1m
  121. 121

    2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Hockey Cards

    Aug 20, 2025·1h 47m
  122. 122

    1991-92 Topps Stadium Club Hockey Setrospective

    Aug 12, 2025·1h 51m
  123. 123

    2025 National Sports Collectors Convention Recap

    Aug 5, 2025·2h 21m
  124. 124

    The Upcoming 2025 National Convention

    Jul 18, 2025·1h 28m
  125. 125

    2025 NHL Draft & Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025

    Jul 3, 2025·1h 22m
  126. 126

    Fanatics Fest NYC 2025

    Jun 27, 2025·1h 41m
  127. 127

    Interview with Paul Zickler of Upper Deck

    Hidden gem

    Sal Barry interviews Paul Zickler, Director of Sports Brands at Upper Deck, about hockey collecting and the Stanley Cup playoffs.

    May 30, 2025·37m·2 clips
  128. 128

    Stephane Fiset Interview

    May 23, 2025·11m
  129. 129

    2024-25 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey Cards

    May 10, 2025·1h 19m
  130. 130

    2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

    Apr 4, 2025·1h 32m
  131. 131

    How Will Tariffs Affect Hockey Card Prices?

    Mar 22, 2025·1h 31m
  132. 132

    2024-25 Synergy Hockey Cards

    Mar 8, 2025·1h 31m
  133. 133

    2024 PWHL First Edition Hockey Cards

    Feb 22, 2025·1h 8m
  134. 134

    1974-75 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

    Feb 8, 2025·1h 35m
  135. 135

    New Hockey Cards for Early 2025

    Feb 1, 2025·1h 28m
  136. 136

    2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns

    Jan 18, 2025·1h 30m
  137. 137

    2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns

    Jan 18, 2025·1h 30m
  138. 138

    The Bogus Bedard Bounty

    Jan 11, 2025·1h 40m
  139. 139

    The Re-Sold 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Case

    Dec 20, 2024·1h 39m
  140. 140

    2023-24 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Cards

    Dec 7, 2024·1h 49m
  141. 141

    Fall 2024 Sport Card Expo Toronto Recap

    Nov 15, 2024·1h 45m
  142. 142

    2024-25 Upper Deck Series One Hockey Cards

    Nov 5, 2024·1h 26m
  143. 143

    2023-24 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey Cards

    Oct 19, 2024·1h 31m
  144. 144

    2024-25 NHL Season Preview

    Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi preview the 2024-25 NHL season, discussing Jeremy Swayman's contract, Conor Bedard's deal, and a theft story.

    Oct 11, 2024·1h 7m
  145. 145

    2023-24 Credentials Hockey Cards

    Sep 28, 2024·1h 35m
  146. 146

    2024-25 MVP Hockey Cards

    Sep 21, 2024·1h 39m
  147. 147

    The 2024 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

    Sep 14, 2024·1h 6m
  148. 148

    2023-24 Allure Hockey Cards

    The Puck Junk Podcast hosts discuss the 2023-24 Allure Hockey Card Set and share experiences from Fanatics Fest.

    Aug 30, 2024·1h 28m
  149. 149

    Fanatics Fest NYC & 2023-24 Synergy Hockey Cards

    Aug 23, 2024·1h 39m
  150. 150

    2023-24 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey Cards

    Aug 16, 2024·1h 44m