Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their recap of the recent Chicago Sports Spectacular, with Tim sharing his perspective as a buyer while Sal shares his observations as a seller. Topics include what hockey cards were popular, which former NHL players were signing autographs, the staggering prices of wax, and if card shows as we know them are coming to an end. Plus, a look at the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team that won the gold medal at the 2026 Paralympic Games. It's 116 minutes of hockey goodness - with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite parts. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/03/18/podcast-243/

In this episode, Sal Barry and Tim Parish reflect on the 1985-86 Topps and O-Pee-Chee Hockey card sets, which were released 40 years ago. They discuss the best rookie cards, the worst airbrushed cards, and other interesting facts about those iconic sets. Plus, a look at the new Youngblood movie coming out this week, the Chicago Sports Spectacular, and an easy way to buy sports cards. It's 132 minutes of hockey goodness – with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite part.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/03/05/podcast-242/

Sal, Tim, and Clemente recap the 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament - where both the U.S. Men's team and the U.S. Women's team beat Canada to win the gold medal. Other topics include more Topps Now Olympic hockey cards and a look at the Young Guns checklist for 2025-26 Upper Deck Series 2. It's two hours of hockey goodness - with chapters, so you can skip to your favorite part. The YouTube version of the podcast features photos and video.

Show Notes and Links
https://puckjunk.com/2026/02/24/podcast-241/