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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The Puck Junk Podcast is 10 Years Old

Well, Sort Of…

Ten years ago this month, I launched the Puck Junk Podcast. On May 12, 2015, the first episode of the show – which didn’t have a name yet – was posted online. Tim Parish and I talked about three different card sets and two other topics in under 30 minutes, if you can believe that. Now, it takes us 30 minutes just to get through the small talk at the start of the show. 

This year is technically the 10th anniversary of the podcast. I say “technically” because we released 25 episodes from mid-2015 to mid-2017, then the show went away for two years. 

So, is it REALLY a 10-year anniversary? Continue reading “The Puck Junk Podcast is 10 Years Old”

Puck Junk Podcast: Stephane Fiest Interview

Episode #217: May 23, 2025

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. 

Links
Stephane Fiset’s career statistics (HockeyDB)
Special thanks to the Sport Card Expo for providing audio of the interview. 

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2024-25 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey Cards

Episode #216: May 10, 2025

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 you can skip to your favorite parts. 

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

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards

Episode #215: April 4, 2025

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. 

Links
Tortorella Fired by Flyers (NHL.com)
Book Review: A Guy Like Me by John Scott (Puck Junk)
Video: John Tortorella in a Fight in the Flames Hallway (YouTube)
National Hockey Card Day Website (Upper Deck)
National Hockey Card Day Trade Group (Facebook)
Review: 1998-99 Panini Photocards (Puck Junk)
Emanate Hockey Listing on GameStop Website (GameStop.com)
2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Checklist (Trading Card DB)

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Puck Junk Podcast: How Will Tariffs Affect Hockey Card Prices?

Episode #214: March 22, 2025

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 minutes of hockey goodness – now with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts. 

Links
Wayne Gretzky Record-Breaking Hockey Stick Auction (Yahoo! Sports)
Tariffs Expected to Drive Up Hockey Card Prices (Sports Collectors Daily)

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2024-25 Synergy Hockey Cards

Episode #213: March 8, 2025

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 hockey goodness – now with chapters, so you can skip ahead to your favorite parts. 

Links
2024-25 Synergy Box Break & Images (Puck Junk)
2024-25 Synergy Checklist (TCDB)

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

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2024 PWHL First Edition Hockey Cards

Episode #212: February 22, 2025

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. 

Links
2024 PWHL First Edition Hockey Cards Checklist (TCDB)
PWHL Cards are Hot! (Puck Junk)
Clemente’s Corner: PWHL Cards all the Rage this Winter (Puck Junk)

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

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Puck Junk Podcast: 1974-75 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Hockey Setrospective

Episode #211: February 8, 2025

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 more. It’s 95 minutes of hockey goodness – now with chapters, so you can skip ahead to your favorite parts. 

Links
1974-75 Topps Hockey Card Checklist (TCDB)
1974-75 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Card Checklist (TCDB)

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

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Puck Junk Podcast: New Hockey Cards for Early 2025

Episode #210: February 1, 2025

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.

Links
2024-25 Upper Deck Ultimate MVP Winner (UD Blog)
Topps Now Hockey Cards Signup Form (Topps Website)

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

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns

Plus: Four Nations Face-Off Cards?
Episode #209: January 18, 2025

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.

Links
2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Checklist image (Reddit)

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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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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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