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/podcast-204/

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/2024/10/19/podcast-203/

In Episode #202 of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal and Clemente ask their biggest questions for the 2024-25 NHL Season. Plus, will Jeremy Swayman redefine the goalie market now that he signed a new contract, how will Connor Bedard's deal with Fanatics affect Upper Deck, and more. It's 67 minutes of hockey goodness! 

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/10/11/podcast-202

Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the 2023-24 Credentials Hockey card set, which boasts a 1990s aesthetic and has some great inserts. But will collectors love - or overlook - this late-season release? Plus, the guys talk about their favorite Young Guns rookie cards of all-time, the new Fanatics' NHL jerseys, and more. It's 95 minutes of hockey goodness. 

 
Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/09/28/podcast-201/ ‎

In the 200th Episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, the guys talk all about the new 2024-25 MVP hockey card set. Is it a set worth collecting? Plus, a look at the 2022-23 The Cup hockey set, Sidney Crosby re-signing with the Penguins, a potential leak of the Utah Hockey Club's new name, and Sal's latest collecting obsession. It's 99 minutes of hockey goodness. 

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/09/20/podcast-2000/

In this episode, Clemente Lisi talks with Sal Barry about his coverage at the 2024 NHLPA Rookie Showcase, an annual event where Upper Deck photographs the NHL's newest rookies and gets them to sign autographs for upcoming products. The guys also give their take on the new PWHL logos for its "Inaugural Six" teams, an upcoming book by former NHL coach Mike Keenan, and the cancellation of Fanatics Fest Pittsburgh. It's 66 minutes of hockey goodness.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/09/14/podcast-199/

This week, Sal, Tim, and Clemente talk about the 2023-24 Allure Hockey Card set, which looks great has a ton of inserts and oh so many parallels. The guys also discuss the Happy Gilmour jersey that sold for $40K, and even talk a bit of baseball history. No joke! It's 88 minutes of hobby goodness! 

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2024/08/30/podcast-198/