Best Corey L Walton Podcasts (2025)

Corey opens "The Lion's Den" by reiterating his commitment to providing strictly educational content, aiming for episodes to be around thirty minutes. He begins with shout-outs to Branch 3028 in Texas, acknowledging the devastating floods they experienced and offering prayers. He also promotes fundraising events for CLC candidates Richie Ray (Regio…

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Episode 248: We will fight 48:21

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Corey begins by apologizing for removing a Saturday episode and explains his intention to keep "The Lion's Den" episodes focused. He starts with shout-outs, first to Mallory, and then to Badmouth Morris, a friend and advocate for city letter carriers who is currently facing hardship and has a GoFundMe. He also thanks Branch 3792 in Midland, Texas, …

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Lion's Den Episode 13: More PET/DOIS, Talking Arbitration Cites 1:33:34

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Corey begins "The Lion's Den" by informing listeners that he will be pre-recording the upcoming "From A to Arbitration" episode due to his attendance at the Texas State Convention. He then emphasizes his desire to keep "The Lion's Den" episodes focused and relatively short, though he anticipates today's will be longer due to reading arbitration sit…

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Episode 247: The Screenshot 42:33

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Corey begins by thanking listeners and giving a shout-out to branch 82 in Portland for their hospitality during a recent visit. He also expresses gratitude for the birthday wishes he received. Corey then discusses a troubling teleconference recording he heard, featuring two upper management individuals who demonstrated a severe lack of understandin…

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The Lion's Den Episode 12: The Battle over our Office. PET and DOIS 1:25:10

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In this episode of "The Lion's Den," Corey begins by apologizing for the delayed episode due to his travels and a lengthy search for a crucial audio recording. He describes the recording as a teleconference featuring a district manager and a station manager, highlighting it as a perfect example of the disconnect between upper management and frontli…

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The CCA Corner Volume 14: BFN's CCA Summer Campaign 1:16:36

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Mallory and Badmouth host a roundtable discussion focused on the Building and Fighting NALC (BFN) initiative, CCA Summer, and organizing CCAs. They begin by acknowledging the loss of fellow carriers Jacob JT Taylor and Dan Workman, stressing the dangers of the job and the importance of looking out for one another. The core of the episode centers on…

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Episode 246: A Tainch of Heat Training. My interview with Ms. Pam Donato the next Director of Retirees and OWCP. My interview with Mr. James Brennan who is running for President of the NRLCA 1:35:01

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Corey returns after attending a "Next Generation Carrier's" Zoom event and traveling to Seattle. He expresses his enthusiasm for the city letter carrier movement and the growing solidarity among different podcast hosts and carriers. He previews upcoming interviews with Pam Donato, a candidate for Director of Retirees and OWCP on the CLC slate, and …

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The Lion's Den Episode 11: Dealing with PET Part One of our Mini-Series 1:03:11

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In this episode of "The Lion's Den," Corey returns after traveling to Seattle and immediately dives into the topic of route protection, specifically addressing the use of the Performance Evaluation Tool (PET) and its misuse by management. He begins by describing an audio recording he possesses of a district manager berating a station manager for no…

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The CCA Corner Volume 13: Heat Safety 1:29:02

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In this emergency episode of "The CCA Corner," Mallory and Badmouth address the critical issue of heat safety, prompted by the recent passing of two union brothers, Jacob JT Taylor and Dan Workman, due to heat-related causes. They emphasize the increased danger of the job, especially during heat waves affecting various regions. The episode features…

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Episode 245: A Feather in the Wind and More Safety Talk 57:24

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The main focus of the episode is heat safety, with Corey expressing his frustration and anger over management's perceived double standards and negligence. He criticizes the USPS for falsifying HIPP training, citing instances where safety managers allegedly told carriers that HIPP training is no longer conducted, despite official USPS materials indi…

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Lion's Den Episode 10: Final reading of the 6-day count 32:33

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In this episode of "The Lion's Den," Corey concludes his six-part series on the M39 Handbook's Section 2, focusing on route inspections and six-day counts. He expresses relief at finishing the lengthy reading, highlighting its importance for stewards to become specialists in route inspections, which can benefit their station, district, and area. He…

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Episode 244: Integrity and touching on HIPP 1:05:29

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In this episode, Corey discusses the crucial topic of the Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP) training and related safety issues. He begins by addressing a recent report that a safety manager claimed HIPP training is no longer conducted, which he calls a grievance and vows to address if elected EVP. Corey then reads a communication from Manny Pe…

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Episode 243: A discussion with the Rural Carriers from United We Scan Podcast. United We Stand, Divided We Crawl 1:57:49

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In this episode, Corey Walton joins Josh and Bill to discuss various issues affecting postal workers. Corey begins by mentioning his appearance on the "United We Scan" podcast, a rural carrier podcast where he discussed the city letter carriers' movement to change union leadership. Josh describes the oppressive heat and the challenges of working in…

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The Lion's Den Episode 9: More 6-day count 36:55

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In this episode of "The Lions' Den," Corey continues his in-depth discussion on six-day route counts, emphasizing the critical importance of understanding and utilizing various postal handbooks and forms like the M-39 and M-41. He highlights specific sections within these handbooks that empower carriers and shop stewards to challenge management's a…

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Episode 242: Dealing with the Heat Part 1 1:45:43

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Corey addresses the critical issue of heat safety for letter carriers, emphasizing the alarming frequency of heat-related illnesses and fatalities. He expresses frustration with the NALC's perceived inaction and lack of guidance on this matter, contrasting it with the proactive community efforts seen on social media. Corey highlights the importance…

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The Lion's Den Episode 8: More 6-day Count 34:04

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Corey continues his deep dive into route inspections and the six-day count process, emphasizing the critical role of understanding and utilizing the M-39 and M-41 handbooks. He highlights how management may attempt to manipulate data and time, particularly concerning street waiting time and office time calculations. Corey stresses the importance of…

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Episode 241: Special guest Paul Perry president of Branch 1100. I also discuss a few other tidbits. Showing pity for an old friend. 1:13:52

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Corey begins by expressing his frustrations with the current NALC leadership, particularly President Renfroe, whom he criticizes for incompetence, corruption, and a lack of integrity. He also touches upon the impact of his malfunctioning laptop on his recording schedule, but reaffirms his commitment to the city letter carrier craft. Corey then intr…

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The Lion's Den Episode 7: More 6-day Count 36:57

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In this episode of "The Lions' Den," Corey continues his detailed breakdown of six-day route inspections and related union procedures, focusing on the critical aspects that can impact a carrier's time and potentially lead to grievances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing specific forms like the 1838-C, 3999, and 1840, as we…

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The CCA Corner Volume 12: The Mental Health Episode 1:26:44

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Mallory and Badmouth dedicate a significant portion of the podcast to the crucial topic of mental health, acknowledging its prevalence and impact within the postal service. They begin by honoring two fallen brothers, Mathew Rorie from Branch 41 and Dan Workman from Branch 113, and offer condolences and information for sending cards. The hosts empha…

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Episode 240: Salted Peanuts with an Emphasis on Mental Health and Heat Safety 1:37:51

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Corey expresses his deep affection for the city letter carrier craft and his commitment to advocating for them. He addresses personal attacks he's received due to his outspoken nature, emphasizing that he speaks his mind and does not apologize for it, as his focus is solely on the city letter carrier. Corey revisits his past experiences as an advoc…

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The Lion's Den Episode 6: 6-day Count 42:35

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In this episode of The Lions' Den, Corey continues his discussion of six-day route counts, providing in-depth instruction on the practical aspects of challenging management actions. This week's session is devoted to reviewing the PS form 1840-B, a critical tool for evaluating street time in route counts. He presents a detailed overview of the form,…

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Episode 239: The Buzzards, the Lions, and Receipts 1:18:45

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In this extended episode, Corey reacts to his previous week's podcast, with the intent to answer those who have said that he had been unfair in what was said. The episode is a critical analysis of the current state of the NALC and the individuals involved, particularly President Brian Renfroe and Executive Vice President Paul Barner, and the implic…

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The Lion's Den Episode 5: 6-day Count 55:53

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Corey discusses the upcoming meeting and the key areas management is targeting to take control over the city letter carriers, detailing strategies to combat management's tactics during a six-day route count. Corey then transitions into addressing the importance of documentation for both the city letter carriers and management, with a particular emp…

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Episode 238: Talking LMOU 1:19:06

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In this episode, Corey touches on a variety of topics, beginning with his appreciation for the new name for the Wednesday episodes: The Lions' Den. He then discusses the importance of educating oneself on the rules. He also references the upcoming election and the need for involvement, emphasizing the critical need to vote for leaders who prioritiz…

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The Lion's Den Episode 4: 6-day Count 49:30

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Corey reviews the importance of 1838C and the critical role that line items 22 and 23 play in determining street waiting time. He continues with handbook EL-801, where he reads through the vehicle safety standards. He discusses the importance of vehicle inspections and the carrier's requirements and responsibilities regarding their vehicle. Next, C…

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Episode 237: Sisters Jenna and Stephanie talk about the call for a special convention. I read two really good decisions. 2:49:01

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This episode begins with Corey's expression of gratitude to listeners and acknowledges the shift in his podcast format, now under the banner "The Lions' Den," a new name. Before moving on to his discussion of cases, Corey introduces two special guests: Jenna and Stephanie, who are actively involved in efforts to instigate a special convention withi…

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The Lion's Den Episode 3: 6-day Count 38:00

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This episode of The Lions' Den focuses on six-day route counts. Corey starts by discussing the importance of documenting any street-waiting time on the form 1838-C and emphasizes that management is likely to try and manipulate street time. He provides a detailed explanation of various aspects of the M-41 and M-39 handbooks related to package delive…

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The CCA Corner Volume 11: Checking In With James Henry 1:28:40

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In this episode of "The CCA Corner," Mallory and Badmouth are joined by James Henry to discuss current issues and provide education for CCAs. The discussion begins with an update on recent events within the NALC, including the contentious tentative agreement (TA), and James Henry's perspective on leadership's handling of the membership's wishes. Th…

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Episode 236: Spineless 59:20

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This episode features a passionate and critical discussion of the state of the NALC, with a primary focus on a recent executive council meeting. Corey begins by emphasizing that he is now speaking as the CLC's Director of Education, a deliberate shift to focus exclusively on educational topics, and then dives into the core subject of the episode wh…

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Episode 235: It will be "The Hammer" Rob Kosier as the next Director of City Delivery. 44:37

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Corey focuses on the future of the NALC, particularly with the upcoming change in leadership. He welcomes Rob Kosier, the next director of city delivery for the Concerned Letter Carriers slate, to discuss his priorities and vision for the role. Corey shares his admiration for Kosier's passion, his ability to connect with other letter carriers, and …

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The Lion's Den Episode 2: 6-Day Count Training 46:29

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In this "Lion's Den" episode, Corey delves into the specifics of six-day mail count inspections, focusing on how to combat potential management manipulation of route adjustments. He details how management might strategically remove routes before a six-day count to reduce their labor costs, and encourages carriers to document every step of this proc…

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Episode 234: The pig, Tojo Yamamoto and defeating managements 'auto pivot' tool 1:26:17

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In this episode, Corey dives deep into the "autopivot" program, a new management tool impacting six-day counts. He details how this program, based on existing USPS systems (DOIS, 3996), potentially violates several articles of the collective bargaining agreement, specifically Article 1, procedural fairness, by pre-populating forms that should be re…

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The Lion's Den Episode 1: Saving Minutes for our 6-day counts 57:48

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In this episode, the first of a new Wednesday series focused on CLC training, Corey lays out crucial information for letter carriers regarding six-day counts and the proper procedures for handling mail and packages, based on existing union contracts and past arbitration decisions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing the spec…

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Episode 233: Regulators mount up: We have a constitutional crisis 3:20:15

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Corey is joined by Melissa Rakestraw, David J Grosskopf Jr, Paul Boulanger, Christopher Reed, James Henry, Elliot Simmons, Charlie Miller, Richie Ray, and Mallory Sutton to discuss the recent controversial actions of the NALC leadership, specifically the dismissal of charges against President Renfroe and Executive Vice President Barner without prop…

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Episode 232: Getting ready for Monday. The constitutional crisis 34:01

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Corey discusses the charges filed against President Renfroe and Executive Vice President Barner. He criticizes the actions of the executive council in dismissing these charges without proper investigation, highlighting this as a blatant violation of the union's constitution. Corey argues this represents a dangerous and unprecedented circumvention o…

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Episode 231: My goodbye. Reading some more 6-day count 1:39:19

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Corey delivers a farewell message to arbitration, reflecting on his decade-long career as an advocate. He begins by thanking Mallory and Cole for their guest hosting duties and reiterates his commitment to educational content, promising a six-day count training session in the following week's episode. Corey announces a Concerned Letter Carriers (CL…

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The CCA Corner Volume 10: Mailbag Episode 4 1:29:07

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In this episode, Mallory and Badmouth welcome Thomas McDonald, Vice President of Branch 1642 in Yuma, Arizona. Thomas discusses the challenges and improvements he's seen in his office, particularly the significant CCA turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights efforts to improve communication and address concerns within the CCA workforce,…

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Episode 230: Mr. Tyler Vasseur talks BFN. A charge? Me as the EVP, what can we expect? 2:28:35

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In this episode, Corey discusses the recent Nolan arbitration decision and the ongoing challenges within the NALC, focusing on the actions of the current president, Brian Renfroe. He criticizes Renfroe's handling of contract negotiations, particularly the stipulated arbitration agreement, arguing Renfroe knowingly circumvented the membership's will…

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Episode 229: The Nolan Award Summarized 54:17

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In this episode of From A to Arbitration, Cole and Mallory, stepping in for Corey, provide a detailed summary of the Nolan arbitration decision. They begin by clarifying that the effective dates for LMOU implementation is from May 27th to June 26th. They then proceed to summarize key changes across various articles, including non-discrimination (ad…