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/