Puck Junk Podcast

The Puck Junk Hockey Podcast focuses on hockey cards, collectibles and culture.

Hosted by Sal Barry, Tim Parish, and Clemente Lisi.

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Update

Episode #240: February 18, 2026
Plus: Topps Chrome Olympic Cards

In this episode, Sal and Clemente talk about the men’s and women’s ice hockey tournaments thus far at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Plus, Topps Now issues a hockey card, Topps Chrome Olympic Hopefuls sets features numerous hockey players, and PSA raises its prices – again! The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video. 

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2025-26 Allure Hockey Cards

Episode #239: February 11, 2026
Plus: Favorite Memories from Past Olympics

This week, Sal and Tim take a long look at the new 2025-26 Allure Hockey Card set. Plus, they talk about Artemi Panarin getting traded to the L.A. Kings – and why Macklin Celebrini signed some cards as “Chester.” It’s 115 minutes of hockey goodness – with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite part. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.

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Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2026 Men’s Winter Olympic Hockey Preview

Episode #238: February 4, 2026
Plus: Favorite Memories from Past Olympics

Sal and Tim have a long discussion about the upcoming 2026 Men’s Olympic Ice Hockey Tournament, which will be the first Olympics since 2014 to feature the NHL’s top players. The guys talk about the rosters for all 12 teams, the groups, and some of their favorite memories from past Olympic hockey tournaments. The YouTube version of the podcast has photos and video.

 

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Follow Sal Barry on X @PuckJunk, Instagram @PuckJunk & Bluesky @puckjunk.bsky.social
Follow Tim Parish on X @TheRealDFG & Instagram @therealdfg66.
Follow Clemente Lisi on X @ClementeLisi. 
Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2025-26 MVP Hockey Cards

Episode #237: January 13, 2026
Plus: Patrick Kane, Glenn Hall & Bob Pulford

In the first episode of 2026, Sal and Tim talk about the 2025-26 MVP Hockey Card set, which was recently released on Upper Deck e-Pack. The guys also talk about the passing of Hockey Hall of Fame members Glenn Hall and Bob Pulford, and Patrick Kane scoring his 500th goal. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.

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Follow Sal Barry on X @PuckJunk, Instagram @PuckJunk & Bluesky @puckjunk.bsky.social
Follow Tim Parish on X @TheRealDFG & Instagram @therealdfg66.
Follow Clemente Lisi on X @ClementeLisi. 
Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

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PlayerFM, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher,
or Transistor.

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Puck Junk Podcast: “Sudden Death” Movie Retrospective

Episode #236: December 23, 2025

In the last episode for 2025, the guys take a long look back at the 1995 hockey/action film “Sudden Death.” The movie came out 30 years ago this month and is about Jean-Claude Van Damme trying to stop terrorists from blowing up Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “Sudden Death” featured a few ex-Penguins players and even team mascot Iceburgh got in on the action. Other topics in this episode are the new 2025-26 Upper Deck Series One Holiday Edition cards and the FTC investigating the sale of Beckett to PSA. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.

Links
The Making of Sudden Death: An Oral History (The Hockey News)
FTC to Investigate Sale of Beckett to PSA (Sports Collectors Digest)
2025-26 Upper Deck NHL Series 1 Hockey Holiday Box (Walmart Canada)

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Follow Clemente Lisi on X @ClementeLisi. 
Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

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or Transistor.

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Support 
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Puck Junk Podcast: PSA Grading Buys Beckett

Plus: The Quinn Hughes Trade
Episode #235: December 18, 2025

In this episode, the guys talk about PSA Grading buying Beckett, and how this gives its parent company, Collectors, a monopoly on card grading. Other topics include Quinn Hughes getting graded to Minnesota, should the NHL have more color vs. color jersey games, and trouble with Italy’s Olympic ice hockey rink. It’s 127 minutes of hockey goodness, now with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite part. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video. 

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Follow Sal Barry on X @PuckJunk, Instagram @PuckJunk & Bluesky @puckjunk.bsky.social
Follow Tim Parish on X @TheRealDFG & Instagram @therealdfg66.
Follow Clemente Lisi on X @ClementeLisi. 
Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

Listen
Listen to the Puck Junk Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Overcast,  
PlayerFM, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher,
or Transistor.

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Connect with us and other hockey fans on the Puck Junk Facebook Group.

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Support 
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Puck Junk Podcast: 6 Oddball Hockey Sets from the 1980s

Episode #234: December 10, 2025

Sal, Tim, and Clemente do six short “setrospectives” about oddball hockey sets from the 1980s. One of these sets came packaged with food, while another set was literally packaging. And one of these sets was even sold in Spain. It’s 114 minutes of hockey goodness, now with chapters so you can skip to your favorite part. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video. 

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Follow Sal Barry on X @PuckJunk, Instagram @PuckJunk & Bluesky @puckjunk.bsky.social
Follow Tim Parish on X @TheRealDFG & Instagram @therealdfg66.
Follow Clemente Lisi on X @ClementeLisi. 
Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

Listen
Listen to the Puck Junk Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Overcast,  
PlayerFM, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher,
or Transistor.

Connect 
Connect with us and other hockey fans on the Puck Junk Facebook Group.

Subscribe
Subscribe to the Puck Junk Email Newsletter and the YouTube Channel. 

Support 
Support this podcast and buy a shirt from the Puck Junk Online Shop. ■

Puck Junk Podcast: 2025-26 Upper Deck Series One Hockey Cards

Plus: Shill Bidding Controversies
Episode #233: December 3, 2025

Sal, Tim, and Clemente give their review of the 2025-26 Upper Deck Series One hockey card set – what’s great about it, what could be better, and which Young Guns are worth looking out for. Plus, a deep dive into the recent shill bidding controversies that have been the talk of the card collecting hobby. The YouTube version of the show features video and pictures. 

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Follow Sal Barry on X @PuckJunk, Instagram @PuckJunk & Bluesky @puckjunk
Follow Tim Parish on X @TheRealDFG & Instagram @therealdfg66.
Follow Clemente Lisi on X @ClementeLisi. 
Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

Listen
Listen to the Puck Junk Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Overcast,  
PlayerFM, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher,
or Transistor.

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Connect with us and other hockey fans on the Puck Junk Facebook Group.

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Support 
Support this podcast and buy a shirt from the Puck Junk Online Shop. ■

Puck Junk Podcast: What’s Going on With COMC?

Plus: eBay Launches New Price Guide Feature
Episode #232: November 26, 2025

Sal, Tim, and Clemente discuss the recent hubbub about Check Out My Cards, which appears to be in financial trouble. Will the company fold or be sold – or is COMC really doing just fine? The guys also look at the new trading card pricing feature on the eBay mobile app, and why card pricing apps should be scared. Plus, a recap of the recent Chicago Sports Spectacular and more. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.

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Follow Sal Barry on X @PuckJunk, Instagram @PuckJunk & Bluesky @puckjunk
Follow Tim Parish on X @TheRealDFG & Instagram @therealdfg66.
Follow Clemente Lisi on X @ClementeLisi. 
Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

Listen
Listen to the Puck Junk Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Overcast,  
PlayerFM, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher,
or Transistor.

Connect 
Connect with us and other hockey fans on the Puck Junk Facebook Group.

Subscribe
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Support 
Support this podcast and buy a shirt from the Puck Junk Online Shop. ■

Puck Junk Podcast: 2015-16 Upper Deck Hockey Setrospective

Plus: Chicago Game Worn Jersey Expo Recap
Episode #231: November 19, 2025

Sal, Tim and Clemente look back at the 2015-16 Upper Deck Hockey set that was released a decade ago – and how both Connor McDavid’s Young Guns card and the start of the e-Pack platform changed hockey collecting forever. Plus, game-worn jersey collector Sean Sullivan gives his recap of the recent Toronto Sport Card Expo and last weekend’s Chicago Game Worn Jersey Expo. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.

Links
Chicago Blackhawks Jersey History website.
Follow Sean Sullivan on Twitter at @sulli26.
Chicago Sports Spectacular website. 

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Follow Sal Barry on X @PuckJunk, Instagram @PuckJunk & Bluesky @puckjunk
Follow Tim Parish on X @TheRealDFG & Instagram @therealdfg66.
Follow Clemente Lisi on X @ClementeLisi. 
Podcast music by Retro Game Remix – follow them on YouTube. 

Listen
Listen to the Puck Junk Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Overcast,  
PlayerFM, PocketCasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher,
or Transistor.

Connect 
Connect with us and other hockey fans on the Puck Junk Facebook Group.

Subscribe
Subscribe to the Puck Junk Email Newsletter and the YouTube Channel. 

Support 
Support this podcast and buy a shirt from the Puck Junk Online Shop. ■