Best Postage Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text On today's show, Jef is in therapy with Dr. Griffin who isn't a therapist but rather a "marriage counselor." Jef talks about Pumpkins, an embarrassing high school story and that one special Red Bull Soapbox racing team of mail carriers. Meanwhile Griffin has a hot take on the Tom Hanks movie Big... Send your hate and love mail to wal…

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When Word of Mouth Isn't Enough 34:53

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Steve Johnson recently had an uncomfortable realization - he was making the exact mistake he helped his clients avoid. His own business relied entirely on word-of-mouth referrals, with no clear path for prospects to engage before jumping into a high-stakes sales call. In this candid conversation, Steve breaks down why this common approach fails and…

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Highlights of VA OIG's Oversight Work from August 5:22

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Each month, the VA Office of Inspector General publishes highlights of our oversight reports, congressional testimony, and investigative work. In August 2025, the VA OIG published 17 reports that included 72 recommendations to VA. Report topics included a review of medical facilities in VISN 12 (VA Great Lakes Health Care System) and whether they c…

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#88 Potty People 52:34

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Send us a text Shane returns to the show with a new mail person of the show, Charles Bukowski, the famous writer who was a mail carrier. Jef meanwhile is a potty mouth while discussing the 10 seconds of attention grabbing content... Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" …

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92: The Chemistry of Computers & The Great Moon Hoax of 1835 1:54:30

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What does chemistry have to do with computers? Well it might just be the best way to understand what's actually going on inside a CPU! And how could there have been a moon hoax back in 1835? Well it involves cosmic pluralism and Edgar Allen Poe so buckle up! Images we Talk About: Vaccuum Tubes in Computers The First Integrated Circuit Another early…

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Episode #504 - Linns Stamp news and The Stamp Wholesaler 51:16

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Welcome to Episode #504 - Today we discuss Linns Stamp news and The Stamp Wholesaler from the 1980sBy Stamp Show Here Today

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#87 - Thicc Six 1:03:26

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Send us a text On today's show Griffin and Jef talk about the King of the Hill Revival show, The new Naked Gun movie and Happy Gilmore 2. Jef also tells the story of Reg Spiers who mailed himself from England to Australia and Griffin is coerced into doing a new impersonation by a mystery audience member... Send your hate and love mail to walklikeam…

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Episode #503 - Dong is the currency of Viet Nam 45:08

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Welcome to Episode #503 - Just a reminder that Dong is the currency of Viet Nam. That said, Today we discuss Catalog ValuesBy Stamp Show Here Today

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#86 - Who Invited Mr. Upton to the Potluck??? 51:06

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Send us a text Griffin is back from Vacation and is greeted by a Jefro Potluck Episode. Jef "Apologizes" for past comments against the Detroit Lions and we learn about the strange request by the Aalborg Zoo in Denmark Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of th…

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Episode #502 - We discuss The Everest Collection Insurance and US #491 47:53

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Welcome to Episode #502 - We discuss The Everest Collection plus Insurance for stamps in cars and in airplane luggage as well as US #491 and Stamp Shows.By Stamp Show Here Today

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Playground Power: The Lost Art of Real Human Connection 42:34

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Real connection beats digital shortcuts every time. That's the powerful message from Barry Kleiman, a 75-year-old former playground kid who spent 50 years helping executives build authentic relationships in business. In this revealing conversation, Barry breaks down how the fundamental principles we learned on the playground are becoming secret wea…

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91: Lauren Gawne, Is Pointing Rude, and Gestures Studies 1:28:39

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Is pointing rude? I'm sure it's a simple question with a simple answer that won't completely break our brains in rethinking all we take for granted about gesture. Also, what is Lauren’s holy grail lost media of gesture studies? Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro (00:05:01) Is Pointing Rude? (00:48:11) Questions for Lauren (01:25:26) Outro Support us with…

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#85 O-PTIR!!! with Special Guest Rick S. from Dayton, OH 53:05

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Send us a text Jef forces Griffin to do 8.9 seconds of Taylor Swift knowledge and Griffin's heart gets broken about life on Mars. Also Rick S. finally joins the show for an excellent interview. Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not ne…

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Episode #500 - What can I say? 13:19

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Welcome to Episode #500 - What can I say?By Stamp Show Here Today

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From Bankruptcy to Business Success: One Entrepreneur's Journey of Growth 41:18

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At age 15, Gabe Arnold built his first website for $3,000. By 18, he owned a construction company. But in 2007, that business went bankrupt - teaching him painful but invaluable lessons about what it really takes to build a sustainable company. Today, as CEO of Business Marketing Engine (BME), Gabe leads a team of world-class specialists delivering…

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Episode #501 - The Great American Stamp Show 40:40

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Welcome to Episode #501 - We are back from GASS, The Great American Stamp Show. We had a great time and got some great stuff.By Stamp Show Here Today

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1 - Hauntings, Locally Speaking 1:15:04

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S06E01: Local Cults, Formidable Foreheads, and a Haunted Forrest Join Haley and Natali at their local haunts. Literally. We have utopian cults, 1920s dance parties, and the spirits they've left behind. Note: There were some audio issues in this episode. Please forgive our echoes! Show notes (available Tuesday): https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2025/…

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4 - Praise Cheeses, We're Back! 1:13:51

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Secret cheese caves and dairy divination? Oh, yes. We're getting really cheesy with this one! Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/episodes/By Haley Pierson-Cox and Natali Heuss

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#84 Under Siege 3 - Starring Steven Seagull and Billie Eyelash 58:04

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Send us a text on Today's show Jef budding friendship with a seagull turns into an impromptu-Impromptu Griffin movie review of the Under Siege Series. Meanwhile Jef reflects on a past postal encounter and Griffin discovers the non-existent Lions Superbowl Ring. Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expres…

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Highlights of VA OIG’s Oversight Work from July 7:36

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The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason was confirmed by the Senate as the inspector general of the VA on July 31, 2025, and shortly after being sworn in, took up her leadership of the VA OIG on August 4. IG Mason previously served as the chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals at VA. For more information on IG Mason, see her bio. In July 2025, the VA OIG…

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Why Paying Postage Made Him A Better Marketer 51:36

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Effective marketing demands discipline, whether you're spending millions on postage or sending "free" emails. Direct response marketing veteran Brian Kurtz reveals how the constraints of direct mail shaped his approach to digital marketing success. Drawing from 40+ years of testing and optimization, Brian explains why many digital marketers fail by…

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90: Octopuses & The Paralympics 1:46:57

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How strange are octopuses really? We're going to be debunking some claims, then rebunking them with some real, amazing facts about our fellow earthlings. And what the history of the paralympics? What can we learn from its attempts and its failures and its importance in sports? See Tom's Science Game Show in NYC! Things we Talk About: Octopus Virus …

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#83 Gripey Gripes 49:53

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Send us a text Jef and Griffin experience a case of Freaky Friday where Jef is the one complaining and goes on a rant about the new overtime lists. The duo also Talks about the Heroic efforts of Carlos Vlaun, which causes another Rant from Jef. Also there's a new style of Crocs that catches Griffin's fancy... Send your hate and love mail to walklik…

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The One Question That Opens Any Door in Business 39:05

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Need to get in front of key decision-makers but hitting walls? Former Disney executive Steven Rowell reveals the exact 5-minute conversation technique that helped him land meetings with business icons like Sam Walton and George W. Bush - and ultimately secured multiple angel investors. In this episode, you'll discover: The psychology behind getting…

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Episode #499 - Mark scores big 34:36

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Welcome to Episode #499 - Today we discuss a new song and Mark scores big and then a lot of eBay talk. Enjoy.By Stamp Show Here Today

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#82 Jef Versus the Volcano 53:32

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Send us a text Jef talks about his child's playing habits and Griffin reveals his favorite French Fries. Jef talks about people sending rocks and sand to Hawaii because of the Brady Bunch and takes a stab at pronouncing words in Hawaiian. Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mai…

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Why Most Businesses Fail at Customer Service (And How to Fix It) 44:34

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Poor service costs businesses countless customers and revenue - yet most owners don't realize the extent of the problem. Marketing expert Rich Lamendola pulls back the curtain on why service matters more than advertising and how small changes can yield massive results. After losing both his father and corporate job within weeks, Rich built a thrivi…

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89: Understanding Blood & Peculiar Percussion 1:30:24

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Blood! We all have it, but how much do we know about it? And more importantly, what was the journey of understanding to get there? And just how deep can the history of these peculiar percussion instruments go? Well we'll be criss-crossing across the planet today to find out! Images we Talk About: The Quijada Son Jarocho Quijada Video The Clapper Th…

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Episode #498 - Almost at Episode #500 37:46

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Welcome to Episode #498 - Almost at Episode #500 which will be a special! Till then enjoy some AI generated music and a discussion on Going Wok and the 1973 Gold Standard.By Stamp Show Here Today

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#81 Only 2.5 Jimmy Carters 1:08:57

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Send us a text On today's show Jef has a reverse Death Pool draft. We celebrate the USPS' 250th Birthday and Shane joins the show with a new Mail Person of the Show: Tom Hanks in Cast Away Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessa…

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The Brain-Friendly Way to Design Your Perfect Schedule 34:10

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Your schedule shouldn't feel like pushing a boulder uphill. Professional organizer and certified life coach Tracy Hoth reveals her groundbreaking SPASM method for creating a schedule that works with your brain instead of against it. With 17 years of experience helping business owners reclaim their time, Tracy shares practical strategies to: Design …

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Episode #497 - A Hip Stamp Bargain 43:50

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Welcome to Episode #497 - Today we discuss The American Philatelist article on Calendar Changes and Leap years, Hip Stamp and Zip Codes. Enjoy.By Stamp Show Here Today

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#80 Bizarro Foodie 45:21

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Send us a text Griffin and Jef talk about how the Big beautiful bill will affect mail carriers, Griffin's bizarre food preferences and Jef tells a story about sunscreen... Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessarily reflect the …

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Episode #496 - Dungeons and Dragons 21:22

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Welcome to Episode #496 - Today we discuss Dungeons and Dragons and the British version of the stamps verses the American...... Spoiler Alert - The British did better.By Stamp Show Here Today

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How An Ex-Reporter Uses Customer Interviews To Drive B2B Growth 38:00

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Former investigative reporter Ryan Paul Gibson pulls back the curtain on what really drives B2B buying decisions. Through thousands of in-depth customer interviews, he's developed a research framework that helps companies find their ideal market and unlock dramatic growth. Gibson shares the story of how one company was spinning its wheels trying to…

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88: The Evolution of the Placebo & Postage Stamp Art 1:47:14

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Chances are you know what a placebo is, but... how does it really work? And what can its evolution teach us about science, medicine, and ethics? And how much art can fit a tiny postage stamp? Well enough to fill a whole history of debate, drama, and ducks. Images we Talk About: Drafts of England's First Stamp Sydney Views Stamp The Train Stamp 2025…

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Highlights of VA OIG’s Oversight Work from June 7:12

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Each month, the VA Office of Inspector General publishes highlights of our oversight reports, congressional testimony, and investigative work. In June 2025, the VA OIG published nine reports that included 81 recommendations. Report topics varied from an evaluation of VA’s governance of recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives awarded for V…

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#79 Total Recall with Hillary from Nebraska 1:01:25

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Send us a text on today's Show, Griffin and Jef talk about the differences between Chocolate and yogurt covered pretzels and spoil more movies from 25 years ago. Also Hillary from Nebraska joins the show to tell us about her experiences working with the USPS and if she's a team Cluster Box or team Collection Box member... Send your hate and love ma…

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Your Marketing Budget is Going to the Wrong Place 35:19

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Your next big revenue boost won't come from another expensive lead generation campaign. It's sitting right there in your customer database. Marketing veteran David Baer pulls back the curtain on why most businesses hemorrhage profits by fixating on new leads while neglecting their goldmine of existing customers. With hard-won insights from Broadway…

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Episode #495 - Postal rates go up July 13th 38:52

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Welcome to Episode #495 - Postal rates go up July 13thBy Stamp Show Here Today

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#78 Potato chip ASMR 45:11

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Send us a text On today's show we celebrate a belated National Postal Worker's day. Jef tries out the new Pringles Miller Lite Potato chips and becomes a Christmas Elf??? Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessarily reflect the o…

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Episode #494 - Using UV lights to detect a stamp cult 25:38

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Welcome to Episode #494 - Today we discuss Chinese forgeries (again but this is new info) $1 Perry stamp and UV Lights.By Stamp Show Here Today

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The 3-Step Framework for Finding Lost Revenue in Your Business 39:21

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Most business owners walk past thousands in potential revenue every single day without realizing it. In this eye-opening episode, experienced entrepreneur Emylee Williams reveals her proven "Chase the Breadcrumbs" methodology for uncovering significant hidden revenue in your existing business. After co-founding and running a multi-million dollar ma…

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87: Mating Rituals & True Crime 1:51:18

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Just how complicated can animal mating rituals be, and why did they even evolve them at all? And why is true crime Everywhere, and what can we learn from breaking down what makes it feel so icky? Also see Tom's new Game Show in NYC this Sunday! www.OurFindingsShow.com Things we Talk About: Deathwatch Beetle Red-Winged Blackbird House Finch Lesser F…

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#77 Cremated Remains 53:50

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Send us a text On Today's show, Jef talks about delivering Cremated remains and the new overtime rules that will soon be in effect. Griffin takes over the What's in the Box segment talking about his recent trip to Japan and their postal operations. Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk …

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The Bootstrapper's Guide to Account-Based Marketing That Actually Works 37:00

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Most businesses waste thousands on complex account-based marketing (ABM) programs that never deliver results. But what if you could build a high-performing ABM system without the hefty price tag? Marketing leader Mason Cosby reveals how he generated over $15 million in the past three years using a scrappy approach to account-based marketing. Throug…

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Episode #493 - How much is that 1c Franklin in the window, Arf Arf. 40:49

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Welcome to Episode #493 - Today we will discuss how to find an $8,000 stamp and make a billion dollars. How much is that 1c Franklin in the window, Arf Arf.By Stamp Show Here Today

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#76 Spoiler Alert!!! 53:57

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Send us a text Jef talks about the new agreement with the USPS and the American Postal Workers Union and the accuracy of 3996 forms. Griffin has an impromptu movie review of the film Primal Fear and Jef rage spoils multiple 90s movies. Send your hate and love mail to [email protected] The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailma…

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How Giving Away Free Gym Memberships Led to Multi-Million-Dollar Success 33:53

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Most 12-year-olds make pocket money doing chores. Craig Schulze was different - he engineered a way to earn $25 per hour making gift boxes in the early 90s. That entrepreneurial spirit launched him into a 25-year journey building multiple successful businesses across the globe. In this value-packed episode, Craig shares hard-won wisdom from his exp…