41st Edition, Transcript
Posted in Uncategorized, USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, Postal History, oprah, postal, post office, postmaster, haunted, lady gaga by yourpostalpodcast on October 24th, 2011 Archive for Stamps
Posted in Uncategorized, USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, Postal History, oprah, postal, post office, postmaster, haunted, lady gaga by yourpostalpodcast on October 24th, 2011 
39th Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, postal, post office, mail jumpers, mark twain by yourpostalpodcast on August 22nd, 2011 Mail delivery with a splash of history
The idea of delivering mail to lakeside homes by jumping from a boat to a dock and back again likely would have made Mark Twain chuckle.
In this month's edition, you'll hear about Wisconsin youths whose summer job is to stay dry while jumping from a moving boat to deliver Lake Geneva residents' mail. You'll also hear a Mark Twain impersonator's ruminations on the new commemorative stamp issued in honor of the creator of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
The show also features a roundup of the latest Postal Service news and announces the winners of last month's Owney book drawing.
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Photo: A mail jumper makes a delivery to a Lake Geneva resident's boat dock.
39th Edition, Transcript
Posted in Uncategorized, USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, postal, post office, mail jumpers, mark twain by yourpostalpodcast on August 22nd, 2011 38th Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, postal, post office, owney, captain and clark by yourpostalpodcast on July 14th, 2011 One dog if by land, two explorers by sea...
This month's edition of Your Postal Podcast shares details about the past journeys of a famous canine and a future trek across the water by two modern-day adventurers.
The first story is about Owney, the mail train-riding postal pooch that will be featured on a commemorative stamp issued this month.
The New Mexico author of two books about Owney has obtained a copy of each story for our listeners. For a chance to win one of the books, simply leave a comment about this month's podcast using the "Comments" link below. Two winners will be drawn at random from all who post a comment.
You'll also be let in on the planning stages of an intrepid Washington pair's upcoming trek around the world, before they sail to the Galapagos Islands in order to recreate ancient seafarers' method of getting letters to loved ones.
As always, Your Postal Podcast concludes with a roundup of recent postal headlines.
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Thanks for listening!
Photos: The new Owney commemorative stamp will be available nationwide on July 27th. "Captain and Clark" Tawny Clark and Chris Staudinger practice their navigational skills in preparation for their sail to the Galapagos Islands.
35th Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, stamp, green company, recycling, green, earth day by yourpostalpodcast on April 21st, 2011 Postal delivery: The Green miles
"Going Green" is the focus of this month's edition of Your Postal Podcast. In recognition of the newly-released "Go Green" postage stamps, listen to find out how the Postal Service is doing business in an environmentally-friendly way.
Also in this month's program, take a drive down memory lane as we recall some of the many vehicles USPS employees have used to deliver the mail.
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35th Edition, Transcript
Posted in Uncategorized, Postal Service, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, stamp collecting, recycling, green by yourpostalpodcast on April 21st, 2011 28th Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, postal, post office, stamp, hailstone by yourpostalpodcast on September 27th, 2010 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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28th Edition, Transcript
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, postal, post office, stamp, hailstone, record by yourpostalpodcast on September 27th, 2010 26th Edition
Posted in Postal Service, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, postsecret, negro leagues by yourpostalpodcast on July 29th, 2010 Do you want to hear a secret?
The recipient of thousands of postcards bearing people's innermost confessions is featured on the latest edition of Your Postal Podcast. The man behind PostSecret.com is interviewed about why these anonymous secrets must come to him via the mail as part of the 26th edition of the audio program for Postal employees and friends. Also on this month's show: A look at how letter carriers deliver in the middle of summer heatwaves, plus details on the new stamps honoring Negro Leagues Baseball.
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26th Edition, Transcript
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, postsecret, negro leagues by yourpostalpodcast on July 29th, 2010 Click here for the transcript of the 26th Edition of Your Postal Podcast. YPP is always looking for your feedback and story ideas. To reach us, please click here.
Extra Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office by yourpostalpodcast on July 6th, 2010 VP explains new pricing proposal
In this "Extra Edition" of Your Postal Podcast, USPS Vice President, Pricing, Maura Robinson summarizes the exigent price change request just submitted to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). Robinson provides a brief overview of the proposed pricing sent to the PRC on July 6. She also explains how the request fits into the Postal Service's overall "Delivering the Future" action plan.
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Extra Edition, Transcript
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office by yourpostalpodcast on July 6th, 2010 Click here for the transcript of the Extra Edition of Your Postal Podcast. YPP is always looking for your feedback and story ideas. To reach us, please click here.
21st Edition, Transcript
Posted in Uncategorized, USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, postal, post office by yourpostalpodcast on February 16th, 2010 18th Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, breast cancer research, semipostal by yourpostalpodcast on November 17th, 2009 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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18th Edition Transcript
Posted in Uncategorized, USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, postal news, breast cancer research, semipostal by yourpostalpodcast on November 17th, 2009 Click on the pdf button below. To comment, send an email here.
17th Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Clerk, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, Click-N-Ship by yourpostalpodcast on October 21st, 2009 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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17th Edition, Transcript
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Clerk, Stamps, Postal History, postal news, Click-N-Ship by yourpostalpodcast on October 21st, 2009 Click on the “download” button below. You’ll be prompted to open or save the file. To comment, send an email here.
16th Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Clerk, Stamps, Postal History, postal news by yourpostalpodcast on September 25th, 2009 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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16th Edition, Transcript
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, Postal History, postal news by yourpostalpodcast on September 25th, 2009 15th edition
In this edition, you'll hear about the Spiritual Harmonizers, a group of Virginia employees who sang on national television. You'll also hear an interview with Stamps.com if it's possible to print a personalized postage stamp of Michael Jackson -- or any other celebrity. If not, what kinds of subjects are permitted? And you'll hear the story about an Iowa Postmaster who defused a potentially dangerous situation.
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15th edition, Transcript
14th Edition
Posted in Postal Service, Stamps, Weird Mail, postal news, Click-N-Ship by yourpostalpodcast on July 27th, 2009 In this edition, you'll learn just what it will take to issue a Michael Jackson stamp. You'll also hear about the results of the Priority Mail ad campaign. Just how good is that Al guy? And wait till you hear this breaking news about BIG changes to tracking and tracing. You'll meet the owner of a unique coffee shop in Des Moines who relies on Click-N-Ship to perk up her worldwide business. We'll also take you across the border and visit with Canada Post who shares many of our same challenges -- and yet still are making a profit.
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Your Postal Podcast, Transcript of Episode 14
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Stamps, postal news, Click-N-Ship by yourpostalpodcast on July 27th, 2009 11th Edition
In this edition, you'll hear about recycling efforts, the NALC Food Drive, the upcoming price change, and and strange and unique stamps.
8th Edition
6th Edition
Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Clerk, Stamps by yourpostalpodcast on November 21st, 2008 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!
3rd Edition
In this edition, you'll hear about the designer of the Breast Cancer stamp, tips to beat the heat, how the Postal Service is combatting high fuel prices, heroes of the Midwest floods and more.
