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.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/12/23/podcast-236/
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.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/12/18/podcast-235/
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.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/12/10/podcast-234/
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.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/12/03/podcast-233/
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.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/11/26/podcast-232/
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.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/11/19/podcast-231/
Sal, Tim, and Clemente give their review of the 2024-25 PWHL hockey card set. Plus, a discussion about the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees, the recent statement by the President of Upper Deck, and Alex Ovechkin reaching 900 goals. It's 120 minutes of hockey goodness - with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/11/12/podcast-230/
Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi take a long look back at the 1975-76 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey card sets, which were released 50 years ago. They discuss the best cards, top rookies - there's not many! - and worst "paint jobs" the sets have. Plus, a look ahead at two major card conventions and an upcoming game-worn hockey jersey expo. It's 95 minutes of hockey goodness.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/11/05/podcast-229/
Sal Barry and Clemente Lisi look at the new 2025-26 Artifacts Hockey Cards and discuss the pros and cons of this impossible-to-complete set. Plus, Topps starts making hockey cards again, the Chantilly Show might need a new home, and our big questions for the 2025-26 NHL season. It's 133 minutes of hockey goodness.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/10/08/podcast-228/
Sal Barry and Tim Parish have a long talk about the 1980-81 Topps and O-Pee-Chee hockey card sets, discussing the best rookies, notable cards, and other interesting tidbits you didn't know that you needed to know! And why does Sal still hate the 1980-81 Topps set so much? Plus, a look at the lives and careers of Bernie Parent, Ed Giacomin, and Bob Goodenow.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/09/24/podcast-227/
A discussion on the life and career of all-time goaltending great Ken Dryden, who sadly passed away on September 5. Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about Dryden's many accomplishments on and off the ice, as well as some of his most-memorable hockey cards. Plus, a review of the 2024-25 Upper Deck Ice hockey card set, and Clemente's recap of the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase. It's 108 minutes of hockey goodness. The YouTube version of this podcast features pictures of the cards and photos from the Rookie Showcase.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/09/10/podcast-226/
Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a fond look back at the 1988-89 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey card sets, known for its use of bright colors, drop shadows, and pushpins. They discuss why you should have both of these iconic sets - as well as a few related cards - in your collection. Other topics include a Georges Vezina rookie card topping $100K, the Red Wings retiring Sergei Fedorov's number, and ECHL expansion. It's 121 minutes of hockey goodness. The YouTube version of this podcast features pictures of the cards we talk about during the episode.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/08/26/podcast-225/
Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk all about the new 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions Hockey Card set. Yes, the design looks great - but is it a set worth building? And what's the deal with the "Retro Pack?" Plus, discussions about Team USA winning the Hlinka Gretzky Tournament, eBay's changes to its platform, and the NHL Network's "Quarter Century Team" - and who they snubbed. It's 107 minutes of hockey goodness, now with chapters so you can skip to your favorite part. The YouTube version of this episode features video and pictures, too.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/08/20/podcast-224/
Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a long look back at the 1991-92 Topps Stadium Club Hockey set. It was the first Stadium Club hockey set, as well as one of the first premium sets of hockey trading cards. The guys talk about some of the best and worst cards from that set, as well as related cards worth collecting. Its 111 minutes of hockey goodness. The YouTube version of the podcast features pictures of the cards we talk about during the episode.
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/08/12/podcast-223/
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
https://puckjunk.com/2025/08/05/podcast-222/
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 Series, and a look at 2025-26 Upper Deck Series One. It's 37 minutes of hockey goodness - now with chapters so you can skip to your favorite parts.
Show Notes, Images and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2025/05/30/pocast-218/
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/podcast-217/