Your Postal Podcast

Transcript for the January 2014 Episode of Your Postal Postal Podcast

Jamie Wright, Postmaster of Lost Hills, CA, portrays a singing letter carrier in the Postal Service's holiday TV ad promoting Priority Mail.This edition of the podcast comes home for the holidays with a look at the U.S. Postal Service's popular new television commercial promoting Priority Mail. One of the Postal Service employees who appeared in the tuneful TV spot provides a look behind-the-scenes.You'll also hear a roundup of the latest postal news and learn how you can enter to win a set of Garden of Love Notecards in time for Valentine's Day.Click here for a copy of the transcript. Listen to Your Postal Podcast on your mobile device at YourPostalPodcast.com/mobile.Thanks for listening -- and don't forget to visit Your Postal Blog for daily updates on all things postal.

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World War II Medal of Honor recipient and retired Denver USPS employee George Sakato (center) is surrounded by friends and former co-workers during a Denver celebration of Sakato's appearance on the new Medal of Honor Forever Stamps Folio. Riight: Young wizard Harry Potter as shown on one of 20 stamps from the new collectible booklet chronicling Harry and his friends' cinematic adventures. This edition of Your Postal Podcast celebrates one member of "The Greatest Generation," George Sakato, a former Denver postal clerk who also happens to be one of just eight surviving World War II veterans who received the Medal of Honor. New Forever Stamps issued this month honor Sakato and 463 other World War II Medal of Honor recipients. You'll also hear fan reaction to the Postal Service's issuance of a collectible stamp booklet celebrating the wizarding adventures of Harry Potter. You'll also hear a brief roundup of the latest postal news and learn how you can enter to win an official program from the Harry Potter stamps' First Day of Issue ceremony. Click here for a copy of the transcript. Thanks for listening -- and don't forget to visit Your Postal Blog for daily updates on all things postal.

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An entrance to Kansas City's unusual headquarters for U.S. stamp distribution (left) is reminiscent of a caped crusader's secret cave. The Postal Service's logos and seals have seen a few changes over the past couple of centuries; four, including the oldest and newest, are shown here (right).This edition goes underground -- literally -- to the unique home for the Postal Service's Stamp Distribution Services center in Missouri.Next, you'll travel through time with a look at how the Postal Service's corporate logo has evolved over the years, with help from a postal historian.You'll also hear a brief roundup of the latest postal news and learn how you can enter to win a collectible stamp item.Clickherefor a copy of the transcript.Clickhereto comment on the podcast or to leave a story idea.Thanks for listening, and don't forget to visitYour Postal Blogfor daily updates on all things postal.

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Firefighters (left) on a break from battling this summer's Whiskey Complex Fire in Oregon write postcards to loved ones (Photo courtesy: Alexis West). The Ray Charles Music Icons Forever Stamp (right) is available at Post Offices nationwide and online at usps.com/stamps.This edition of Your Postal Podcast celebrates the musical genius of Ray Charles and also examines how firefighters battling one of the summer's biggest blazes were able to send messages to loved ones.The episode begins with recollections about 17-time Grammy Award winner Charles and his versatility from a Las Vegas performer who makes his living impersonating the legendary singer and pianist.Next, you'll hear how an Oregon Postmaster was inspired to help firefighters use postcards to keep in touch with their families across the country. You'll also hear a brief roundup of the latest postal news and learn how you can enter to win collectible stamp items.Click here for a copy of the transcript.Thanks for listening -- and don't forget to visit Your Postal Blog for daily updates on all things postal.

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Boston Harbor Lighthouse keeper Sally Snowman is the U.S. Coast Guard's only resident lighthouse keeper. USPS Business Solutions Specialist Marcela Juarez-Rivera provides an Every Door Direct Mail seminar -- in Spanish -- at the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.In this episode, we shine a light on the history behind new lighthouse postage stamps as well as the important role Every Door Direct Mail can play in promoting small businesses in diverse communities.The program begins with an inside look at the oldest of the New England Coastal Lighthouses depicted on the new Forever Stamps from the full-time keeper of the Boston Harbor Lighthouse.Next you'll hear how the Postal Service's Colorado sales force is helping business owners learn that Every Door Direct Mail is a perfect advertising vehicle in any language.Clickherefor a copy of the transcript.Thanks for listening -- and don't forget to visitYour Postal Blogfor daily updates on all things postal.

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Photos (left): NBC Tonight Show host and car enthusiast Jay Leno poses with Barry Walker after a taping of Jay Leno's Garage. Walker's 1967 Ford Shelby GT-500 is featured on millions of Muscle Car Stamps. (Right): Divide, CO, Postmaster Monica Deluca along with Teller County Sheriff Mike Emsingerwith some of the postal bears that were purchased by the public to help emergency personnel gain children's trust in stressful situations.In this episode, learn how the Postal Service's Muscle Cars Forever stamps and "In the Mailbox" Teddy Bears bring smiles to young and old alike. You'll hear from the California owner of one 1960s-era hot rod featured on the Postal Service's popular set of Muscle Car Forever stamps.You'll also hear the heartwarming story of a Colorado community putting postal teddy bears to work as children's ambassadors for local sheriff's deputies.A roundup of postal headlines concludes the program -- along with a chance to win a free collectible folder featuring a sheet of 2011's Indianapolis 500 Forever stamps.Clickherefor a copy of the transcript.Thanks for listening -- and don't forget to visitYour Postal Blogfor daily updates on all things postal.To comment, click here.

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Hear about country music's legendary "Man in Black" and about exchanges of colorful postcards in June's edition of Your Postal Podcast. First, you'll hear some insights about Johnny Cash, who was recently honored with a Forever Stamp. Next, you’ll learn how one website has gathered together nearly a half-million people from around the world for the purpose of exchanging postcards. As always, the monthly audio program concludes with a roundup of the latest postal news. Both the audio and transcript versions of this and previous shows are available now at YourPostalPodcast.com. Thanks for listening – and don't forget to visit Your Postal Blog for daily updates on all things postal

Transcript for the June 2013 show. To read the transcript, clickhere. To comment, send an e-mail toyourpostalpodcast@usps.gov.