http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com A monthly podcast highlighting USPS news, events and activities. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:24:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Postmaster dashes through the snow Winter weather creates hurdles for mail delivery throughout the country, but dedicated USPS employees always find a way. That includes postmasters, as this month's edition of Your Postal Podcast details. You'll also hear details about the diverse subjects being featured on this year's U.S. postage stamps. The ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2012/01/23/44th-edition/ Click here for a transcript of YPP v.44. To submit a story idea click here. http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2012/01/23/44th-edition-transcript/ 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 ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/12/20/43rd-edition/ Click here for a transcript of YPP v.43. To submit a story idea click here. http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/12/20/43rd-edition-transcript/ 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 ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/11/21/42nd-edition/ Click here for a transcript of YPP v. 42. To submit a story idea, click here. http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/11/21/42nd-edition-transcript/ A Post Office exhibits Paranormal activity We've all heard of haunted houses -- some people even seek them out, looking for hints of the paranormal. But a haunted Post Office? In this month's edition you'll hear about a Southern California Post Office that many believe is tended to by a friendly ghost. You'll ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/10/24/41st-edition/ Click here for a transcript of Your Postal Podcast v.41. To submit a story idea or to comment on the podcast, click here. http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/10/24/41st-edition-transcript/ Postmaster delivers pitches to Phillies A batting practice pitcher with a postal pedigree heads up this month's edition of Your Postal Podcast. You'll also hear some facts and myths about the history of the legendary Pony Express, and a roundup of the latest postal headlines. For a transcript of the latest program, ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/09/22/40th-edition/ Click here for a transcript of Your Postal Podcast v.40. To submit a story idea, click here. http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/09/22/40th-edition-transcript/ 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 ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/08/22/39th-edition/ Click here for a transcript of Your Postal Podcast v. 39. To submit a story idea click here. http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/08/22/39th-edition-transcript/ 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 ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/07/14/38th-edition/ Click here for a transcript to Your Postal Podcast v. 38 To submit a story idea, click here. http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/07/14/38th-edition-transcript/ Celebrating 75 million flat tubs and a golden anniversary Two postal milestones are celebrated in this month's podcast. The first story marks the completion of the 75-millionth flat tub made for the Postal Service at a Minnesota factory. You'll also hear an Iowa Postmaster reminisce about the changes she's experienced during ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/06/23/37th-edition/ Click here for the transcript to Your Postal Podcast v. 37 To submit a story idea, click here http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/06/23/37th-edition-transcript/ 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 ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/05/19/36th-edition/ Click here for the transcript to Your Postal Podcast v. 36 To submit a story idea, click here http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/05/19/36th-edition-transcript/ 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 ... http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/04/21/35th-edition/ Click here for the transcript to Your Postal Podcast v. 35 To submit a story idea, please click here. http://yourpostalpodcast.podbean.com/2011/04/21/35th-edition-transcript/