Puck Junk Hockey Podcast
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Hosted by Sal Barry and Tim Parish, the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast focuses on hockey cards, collectibles and culture.
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Bobby Hull Interview | #80 | 12/29/2020
In this special episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry interviews Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull, a.k.a. "The Golden Jet." Hull, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, talks about how he and Stan Mikita invented the curved hockey stick, his heated rivalries with John Ferguson and Bryan "Bugsy" Watson, playing advice he gave to his son Brett Hull and the time he suited up for the New York Rangers in 1959 to play in a European exhibition tour. This episode is 23 minutes long....
Hockey for the Holidays | #79 | 12/23/2020
In our second holiday-themed episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish share stories -- their own and those submitted by listeners -- about getting hockey-related items for Christmas. Karine Hains, Canadiens beat writer for HockeyBuzz.com, joins the guys to tell her tale of an awesome hockey gift she received in 1990. Sal and Tim also talk about the upcoming 2021 NHL season and the fake Alexis Lafreniere hockey cards being sold on eBay. Show Notes, Links and Images:...
Brian Slagel, CEO of Metal Blade Records & Hockey Jersey Collector | #78 | 12/17/2020
In this special episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish are joined by Brian Slagel, the CEO of Metal Blade Records. Brian launched the careers of heavy metal bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Overkill, Fates Warning, GWAR and many more. He is also a longtime hockey fan who owns over 800 game-worn hockey jerseys. Brian talks about what it was like going to L.A. Kings games before and during the "Gretzky Era," tracking down-hard-to-find jerseys and how he gave...
The NHL's Game Plan for 2021 & the $1.29M Gretzky RC | #77 | 12/15/2020
Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss the NHL's plans for the upcoming 2021 NHL season, including rumored start dates and division realignment. Then they talk about the recent sale of the O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card that sold for $1.29 million at auction -- and speculate over what could be the next hockey card to sell for $1 million. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/12/14/podcast-77/
The Million Dollar Gretzky Rookie & 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey | #76 | 12/9/2020
After a three-week hiatus, Sal Barry and Tim Parish are back with a new episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast. This time, they talk about the release of 2020-21 Upper Deck Series One Hockey cards -- and some of the production problems that have plagued the set. The guys also discuss the PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky O-Pee-Chee rookie card that will become the most-valuable hockey card of all-time. Plus, new and upcoming releases, "COMC Jail," and more. Show Notes, Links and Images:...
Reverse Retro Jerseys, Part 3 | #75 | 11/20/2020
Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs conclude their talk about the new NHL Reverse Retro jerseys. In part three of this three-part podcast, they look at the new jerseys for the New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/11/20/podcast-75/
Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs continue their discussion of the new NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys. In part two of this three-part podcast, they talk about the jerseys for the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Las Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders and New York Rangers. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/11/19/podcast-74/
Sal Barry, Tim Parish, Jim Howard and Blake Isaacs talk about the new NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys. In part one of this three-part podcast, they discuss jerseys of the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes (a.k.a. Hartford Whalers), Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche (a.k.a. Quebec Nordiques), Columbus Blue Jackets and Dallas Stars. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/11/18/podcast-73/
The Best and Worst of Hockey Card Collecting in 2019-20 | #72 | 11/12/2020
In the newest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the best and worst of hockey card collecting during the 2019-20 season. They also discuss the upcoming Sport Card Expo - Virtual Edition (coming to a computer near you!) later this month and the NHL's "Return to Play" plan. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/11/12/podcast-72
2020-21 MVP Hockey Cards | #71 | 10/22/2020
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about hockey announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick retiring and the new 2020-21 Upper Deck MVP Hockey cards. Plus, more details about the Virtual Expo 2.0. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/10/22/podcast-71/
2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #70 | 10/15/2020
It's been a month, but we're back! In the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish discuss some of the offseason moves by NHL teams. They also talk about the upcoming Virtual Expo 2.0 and new hockey card releases. Then the guys take a long, detailed look at the 2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card set by Upper Deck. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/10/15/podcast-70/ ‎
2001-02 Fleer Greats of the Game Hockey Cards | #69 | 9/15/2020
In this episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the 2001-02 Fleer Greats of the Game Hockey card set, which has an impressive lineup of Hall of Famers and hometown heroes. They also talk about the latest hockey collectibles from Upper Deck and Topps. This episode is 90 minutes of pure hockey goodness. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/09/15/podcast-69/
1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards | #68 | 8/28/2020
In the latest Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish look back at the 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Card set. They also discuss the pause of the NHL playoffs due to players protesting systemic racism, the legacy of Dale Hawerchuk, Mike Milbury putting his shoe in his mouth one too many times, the problem with Topps NOW Hockey stickers, and much more. This episode is 2 hours 8 minutes, so kick back and enjoy! Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/08/28/podcast-68/
1989-90 OHL & 1990 Memorial Cup Hockey Sets | #67 | 8/11/2020
In this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Phase 2 of the NHL Draft Lottery -- including the New York Rangers somewhat controversial win of the first-overall pick. They also talk about the Stanley Cup Qualifying and Round Robin games, the upcoming first round of the playoffs, and Dale Tallon leaving the Florida Panthers. Then, the guys look back at the 1989-90 OHL and 1990 Memorial Cup hockey card sets made by short-lived company 7th Inning...
Collecting Mario Lemieux | #66 | 8/6/2020
In Episode #66 of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish focus on the greatest "Number 66" ever: Mario Lemieux! They discuss the many, many different Mario Lemieux insert and tribute sets that were issued over the years, as well as some of the more offbeat Super Mario cards. Sal and Tim also talk about the new "Red Penguins" hockey documentary, the NHL playoffs so far and new hockey cards released this week. Show Notes, Links and Images:...
1992-93 Bowman Hockey Cards | #65 | 7/16/2020
It's been a little over a week, but the Puck Junk Podcast is back and at least as good as the last time! In this episode, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the upcoming restart of the NHL season, as well as the NHL Awards nominees. Then they take an in-depth look at the 1992-93 Bowman Hockey card set that is often overlooked because it was relatively underproduced. Plus, those gosh darn gold-foil single prints make it a pain to complete. This episode weighs in at 1 hour 40 minutes of...
1996-97 Black Diamond Hockey Cards | #64 | 7/4/2020
In the newest episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their long-overdue recap of the Virtual Expo. Then they talk about the NHL Draft Lottery and the NHL's rumored "hub cities. Finally, they take a look back at the 1996-97 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey card set, which was the first hockey set to utilize short-printed cards as part of the main set. Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/07/04/podcast-64/
Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020 | #63 | 6/25/2020
Sal Barry and guest co-host Blake Isaacs talk about the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Doug Wilson, Kevin Lowe, Kim St-Pierre and Ken Holland. Plus, they discuss who was snubbed by the Hall this year, and who might make it in 2021.
Collectors Corner #54 - Auctions Galore! - 6/5/2020
In this episode of the Collectors Corner, Sal Barry and Ron Barr talk about some interesting sport memorabilia auctions, such as the Arena Football League selling its assets, the backboard from Michael Jordan's famous shot, and a photo used on an iconic football card.
2005-06 Parkhurst Hockey Cards | #62 | 6/17/2020
In this week's episode of the Puck Junk Hockey Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a look back at the 2005-06 Parkhurst Hockey card set. It was one of the last sets to be released that season, but stands out as one of the best. Plus, they talk about new cards from Upper Deck and President's Choice Trading Cards, and about this weekend's Virtual Expo. It's 80 minutes of hockey goodness! Show Notes, Links and Images: https://puckjunk.com/2020/06/17/podcast-62/