Your Postal Podcast

Warm greetings from the coldest Post Office in the world.

The North Pole is a popular mailing address each winter -- but did you know there are people anxiously awaiting letters and packages at the other end of the earth?

This month's edition of Your Postal Podcast takes listeners on a journey to Antarctica to learn how the mail is distributed to the thousand or so scientific researchers braving the icy elements.

You'll also hear the story of how a small-town store's proprietor is offering USPS services to his community via a new Village Post Office. The podcast concludes with the usual roundup of the latest Postal Service news.

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Photo: Stephanie Prince works as a contract clerk in a Post Office on the edge of Antarctica.

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The future of greeting cards and applause for an honest act

People have long used greeting cards as a means to share important emotions -- but how are they faring in this era of declining mail volume and electronic communication? This month's edition of Your Postal Podcast provides some answers, thanks to Susan January, head of the Greeting Card Association of America.

You'll also hear the story of an Arizona letter carrier whose recent act of honesty didn't go unnoticed. The podcast also features a roundup of the latest Postal Service news.

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Top photo: A greeting card display at a Post Office

Bottom photo: Tucson, AZ, Rural Carrier Brian Cota at his letter case.

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A simple plan for small business mailing

Making direct mail marketing simpler than ever for small business owners is the focus of this month's podcast.

Listen to discover how new businesses are using the new "Every Door Direct Mail" program to target inexpensive mailings to specific delivery routes, without the need of a permit or address list.

Also on this month's program: A recap of the 19th Annual "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive, as well as a summary of recent postal headlines

Photo top: Mark Weingartz, owner of Dan's Barber Shop and Mankato, MN, Letter Carrier Kim Roy take a peek at Belle Mar Center's Every Door Direct Mailing.

Photo bottom: Employees at the Blue Valley Branch of thhe Shawnee Mission, KS, Post Office gather to help "Stamp Out Hunger."

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Postal successes, personal triumphs

Hear from a California postal employee who has overcome blindness to excel at his job, and get updated on the latest news from USPS Headquarters. You'll also hear the origins of the unofficial postal motto.

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Photo: San Diego Automation Clerk Frank Facio operates Delivery Bar Code Sorter Number 32 at the Margaret Sellers P&DC

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Darkness and might: Journey to Alaska and Kuwait with this month's podcast.

This edition of Your Postal Podcast features a day -- a very cold, dark day, -- in the life of a Fairbanks letter carrier. Hear what it's like to deliver the mail in Alask'a extreme winter weather.

You'll also hear about Priority Mail care packages being received by soldiers stationed in Kuwait, and you'll get a roundup of the latest postal news.

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Hear talk of a hail of a tale and a spherical (stamp) miracle

Believe it or not, this edition will wow you with tales of both a giant hailstone verified via Post Office scale and a world-record giant ball made of postage stamps.

You'll also hear about the postal sleuths at Atlanta's Mail Recovery Center who get items without addresses to the right customers. For a transcript of this, the 28th edition of our audio program for postal employees, please click here.

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Must-hear advice from the Postal Service's 'Biggest Loser'

This edition features an interview with a Minnesota postal manager who discusses the energy and strength he gained -- and the weight he lost -- as a contestant on NBC's "The Biggest Loser."

You'll also get the latest news on the Postal Service's search for new alternative fuel vehicles from Vice President, Engineering, David Williams. Finally, a recap of some big ideas postal employees have suggested to reverse our economic woes, as submitted via yourpostalblog.com.

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The 25th edition -- and all previous podcasts -- can also be downloaded free at the iTunes store or via any other RSS feeder. A transcript of every program is available at the website, as well.

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Postal help for Haiti and the environment in this month's Podcast

The March edition of Your Postal Podcast features an interview with a Postal Inspector who went to Haiti in hopes of helping the earthquake-ravaged country reestablish postal services. In addition, we travel to New York City to hear about the Morgan Processing & Distribution Center's unique "Green roof." Also, an English professor from Texas Tech University discusses the origins of the term "snail mail" and whether people mean any harm when they say it. Finally, we take a look at the latest national news involving the Postal Service, including comments from U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves as he kicked off the 2010 Census forms' national mailing.

For a transcript of this, the 22nd edition of the podcast produced by USPS Corporate Communications, please click here.

Like all previous editions, YPP #22 can be downloaded free from the iTunes store or through any other RSS feeder. Or, simply listen directly from the YourPostalPodcast.com website.

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Mother Teresa! iPhones! OPRAH!

Our stories this month include news about how to use your iPhone to track packages, as well as a review of this year's new stamps. You'll also hear from a letter carrier recently featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show as a result of her heroic deed.

YPP #20, like all previous editions, can be downloaded free from the iTunes store.

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This month's Edition includes news on why Flat Rate Priority Mail packaging provides the perfect recipe for creating special holiday care packages.

Also, you'll hear about one Postmaster's personal story of determination that has helped make Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamps a big hit at her Post Office.

Finally, meet a California letter carrier who's cultivated a unique hands-on approach to beautifying the neighborhoods he serves.

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In this edition, postal employees share their views on electronic bill payment and a little girl helps her local postmaster -- and the USPS -- through her grass roots charity efforts.

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Hail to the Chief -- and the Historian!

In this edition, you'll hear USPS President, Mailing & Shipping Services Bob Bernstock discussing the latest sales trends and announcing a new retail product test coming to Post Office lobbies in October. Then, take a trip back in time with Postal Headquarters' official Historian, Meg Ausman, who is looking to the Postal Service's future with a unique perspective on its past.

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In this edition, you'll hear from a group of employees in Minnesota who are hitting all the right notes, learn about employees in Phoenix who helped a co-worker in need,  meet a Wisconsin postmaster who encourages "clothes" encounters of the second and third kind, and get the final tally on the NALC Food Drive.

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In this exciting edition, we'll take you right into the action of the 90 Day Sales Blitz. You'll hear from the commissioner, a coach and a player who are all working on intercepting revenue for USPS.  You'll hear about discounted mailing for commercial companies. We'll also interview a company that makes its business forwarding mail.

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In this edition, you'll hear about the brand new, electric T3 delivery vehicles. You'll also hear the first hand story about a man who's Chrysler 300 is featured on a new stamp.  And did you know that postal employees get a discount at USPS card store?  You'll hear the story about a clerk who actually appeared on the Johnny Carson show and how to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign.  And did we mention prizes? Listen for a chance to win a copy of the DVD set of the HBO miniseries, John Adams.  Eight minutes of ear candy!

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In this edition, you'll hear a riveting story about a Iowa letter carrier who was attacked by a dog. A big bite of the pepper spray was enough to thwart him from the carrier -- but the dog turned his attention to a neighborhood boy. Big mistake. The carrier saved the day. You'll also hear about the number one thing that comes loose in the mail, as well as a way to save money -- by mailing.

What do you think about the new five minute length? Send your comments to david.g.rupert@usps.gov.

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In this edition, you’ll hear about a letter carrier who used to ride bulls for a living. We’ll also take you on a trip to the infamous stamp caves in Kansas City. You’ll hear just how many rubber bands USPS uses and some timely money tips.

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In this 10-minute edition, you'll hear about an environmental product shipper who uses the mail. One of their products is writing paper -- made from elephant droppings. Hear about it in "Dung Deal." We also visit one of the nation's top canine trainers where we ask the question, "Why can't we all get along?" We take a trip to the Post Office from Hell, where mail is lovingly burned. Hear from an employee whose heart gave out -- but sick leave saved the day. We also have a money minute and a chance to win an MP3 player.

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