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As the official podcast of the United States Postal Service, Mailin’ It! takes you inside a thoroughly American institution, exploring the rich history of the USPS, going behind-the scenes of its present innovations, and discussing its dynamic future with organization and industry leaders. Join our host for a fun look at your United States Postal Service.
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POSTAL BLUE is a podcast based around working for and being a customer of the United States Postal Service. We incorporate clerks, carriers, truck drivers, supervisors and managers in the postal service of knowledge as well as customers and residents. Come for the knowledge by the contract, the black and white, and the operations in the grey area. We also have a Twitter community by the name Postal Blue Podcast where we will have live shows where listeners can take part so make sure you chec ...
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Jef is a postal Employee in the Seattle Area. Griffin is not a postal employee. Jef is gonna teach Griffin and the listening audience about life in the postal service while chatting about other subjects along the way. The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Postal Service
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Podcast encompassing the struggles, laughs, and crazy interactions of the lives of many postal employees. From Carriers, to clerks, to Management. Take a walk in the shoes of a postal employee. The Postal Blues podcast is about taking a walk in the shoes of a postal employee. We interview all crafts, including management. The stories I have personally accrued in just six years of being a postal employee has been all but boring. being in multiple offices I can say without a doubt all walks of ...
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Batman vs Iron Man, Darth Vader vs Lord Sauron, Mjölnir vs…the One Ring? These questions have plagued pop-culture fans for generations - this podcast puts an end to them once and for all. Each week on VS, Katelyn Hempstead and Adam Peacock will step up to the plate to do what nerds do best: argue.
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On todays episode which is episode #8, entitle Bad Business. Today we speak on how the the Post Office's lack of foresight and care is causing itself to be in the negative. In the last few years the postal service have not created any new products for sale to help its deficit, but has created services that it does not charge for which is adding to …
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On today's episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we speak the new employees mental and emotional state in current times. There seems to be a disconnect on what newcomers think the job is and what their job actually is. We are here to clear up the disconnect and reconnect the postal ladder and let newcomers know what their job titles actually are. #na…
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin play a game of Below that or more... Griffin leads his first What's in the Box segment, talking about his visit to the National Postage Museum. And boy oh boy did our Swiftie Frenemies over at Notorious Escapades get Jef Riled up talking about Supernatural!!! Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com …
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On this episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we speak about the flow of mail and how it actually travels in the Post Office. There are a lot of misconceptions that we wanted to clarify and set the groundwork for future episodes. No one is the blame on the ground as we all have a level of ignorance and learning is the way to have a better understandi…
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On today's episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we speak about an article that was recently released stating that management wants to cut off the air conditioning in Post Offices in the summer in order to try to make carriers move faster in the offices and leave out the offices earlier. Which brings up safety concerns from OSHA and others. #postoffi…
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Send us a text Griffin is on the road for his birthday and Jef isn't gonna let him get away without some birthday treats. Jef covers some of the materials stamp collector get. Taylor who recorded the show's excellent new intro joins the show for an interview. Jef also lays out a challenge to our Swiftie friends Send your hate and love mail to walkl…
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On this special short episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, episode 4.5 to be exact, entitled New And Overwhelmed we are specifically speaking to the new CCA's and PTF's that are coming into the Post Office. A lot of them are feeling overwhelmed and you don't need the stress. You always do what you can, and don't worry about what you cannot. We also …
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On today's episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we have a full house with Coffey, Watkins, Fe and me. Today's topic is about Article 3 of the NALC postal contract where it discusses the duties of management in particular circumstances, not everyday occurrences. This is information that they do not want you to know and since a lot of us don't read th…
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Send us a text On today's episode Jef tells us what a Nixie is and a retirement community exclusively made up of mail carriers. Shane joins the show for the Jimmy Carter update and has a new Mail Person of the show: Karl Malone! And we also discuss the situation involving the currently stranded NASA astronauts. Send your hate and love mail to walkl…
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On the third episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we discuss the File A Grievance process that the USPS uses to help stay in compliance of the contract. The problem is they attempt to use the contract to stay out of compliance at every turn in our personal opinions and experience. We will give you the run down on a typical grievance process and how …
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Send us a text On today's show, Jef talks about the new French scratch and sniff stamp and how Halloween is being inappropriately celebrated in August. What's in the Box gets nerdy as Jef reveals the most famous mail carrier in the MCU Willie Lumpkin. Meanwhile Griffin gets another 10 seconds of attention grabbing content that may or may not be abo…
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This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by the Director of Fleet Management, Justin Glass, who takes us behind the scenes of the epic effort USPS is taking to modernize its vehicle fleet. Discover the strategic planning and innovative design choices that are driving this transformation. Join us to learn about the newly designed Next Generation Delive…
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On this episode of Postal Blue Podcast, we discuss the importance of sticking together in your craft, and unions supporting each other. Featuring Coffey and myself on this episode, we go back and forth over dignity and respect over the floor, treatment inside the workplace on all sides, and taking the proper processes to address situations. #postal…
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin go deep into their opinions about Wolverine and Deadpool. There will be SPOILERS! (the Review is from 37:50 - 1:25:45) Also we talk about Yusuf Dikec the Olympic shooter who has gone viral with memes. Jef also updates us on former President Jimmy Carter in what Griffin hopes isn't a weekly segment and Griffin has anot…
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This episode incorporates things that has happened over the last 5 plus years in the postal service from my perspective and shows you, the viewer and listener where we stand now. From pre-covid to what happened during covid and what is going on since. We briefly speak on the current divide between management and the craft employees and more. Stay t…
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin talk about the exploits of mailman Andarin Carvajal and the 1904 Olympics. In the what's in the Box Segment Jef talks about various signs people on his route leave for him. and Griffin has 10 more seconds of attention grabbing content for you. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and op…
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Send us a text On this Saturday special, Jef talks about the Elvis' ode to the Post office: "Return to Sender", the joys of Amazon Prime Day and tells his latest Dog letter 1 story. Griffin has another 10 seconds to talk about whatever he wants since he's leading in the underdawg Tally Mark game. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gma…
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Send us a text Jef explains the proper way to carry mail on a route and what it's like to get "ink." Shane joins the show for a special Mail Person of the Show - Tupac!!! We review Poetic Justice on Walk like a Mailman Movie-house Reviews. And Jef challenges the audience to help us get to 100K with a Tattoo Challenge... Send your hate and love mail…
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Send us a text On this Episode of Walk Like a Mailman Jef and Griffin talk about the art of fine dining using Mailboxes as an oven. Jef goes over Part two of You are being Watched on What's in the Box and Griffin learns what Yeet means. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailm…
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Send us a text Jef Talks about streets named after Pokémon and Runaway Mail Vehicles. Meanwhile Griffin is crabby and we have another Underdawg Tally mark game to discuss Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com 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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Send us a text Jef and Griffin get some listener mail and talk about some of the more interesting mailboxes that are out there. We also have an excellent interview with Chris from The Dalles, Oregon. We're finally on ITunes so catch us there if that's your preferred podcast platform. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The vi…
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This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Postal Inspector Clayton Gerber to discuss the Inspection Service’s role in breaking up one of the largest fraud schemes in U.S. history. From dumpster diving to find evidence to international extraditions during the height of the pandemic, the team's relentless pursuit to uncover the truth is nothing short …
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin talk about various items people have tried to ship via USPS. Also, Shane makes an appearance to reveal a new Mail Person of the Show. We're finally on ITunes so catch us there if that's your preferred podcast platform. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk…
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Send us a text On this New and Improved episode of Walk like a mailman, Jef tells us about how people used to ship children through the USPS. Griffin has a flat tire and we play a game of Delivery Feud! We're finally on ITunes so catch us there if that's your preferred podcast platform. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The…
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This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Linda DeCarlo, Senior Director of Occupational Safety and Health, to discuss the critical issue of dog attacks on postal workers and the Postal Service’s 2024 Dog Bite Awareness campaign. We explore innovative strategies designed to protect mail carriers, including mobile delivery devices that alert them to …
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Send us a text Jef goes through some record-breaking postal employees. Jef talks to retiring mail carrier Sharon and we got another round of the Underdawg Tally Mark game. We're finally on ITunes so catch us there if that's your preferred podcast platform. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed b…
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Send us a text Jef talks about Scheduling and how that is impacted by holidays and Griffin is thoroughly confused about it all. Also we're finally on ITunes so catch us there if that's your preferred podcast platform. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of th…
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Send us a text Griffin is all out of sorts due to his upcoming trip, while Jef is under the weather. Most importantly; Shane from Seattle makes his debut on the show and attempts to usurp control of the show from Jef! Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of th…
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Send us a text It's Mother's Day! Griffin and Jef want to wish all the mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day! We talk about how this week is the annual mailbox improvement week and what does the flag on the end of the mailbox mean, because Griffin doesn't know! Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expre…
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin talk all about things that happened 25 years ago. We also learn about Rites of Passage for CCA's and Learn about the annual Stamp out Hunger Drive. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessarily refle…
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin Talk about a heroic mail carrier who saved a person from a car accident and We have the first USPS Draft! Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the …
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This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Vice President of Sales Intelligence and Support, Shibani Gambhir, as part of our new Postal Executive Series. From her early years in operations and logistics to her current role in sales intelligence, Shibani offers a look at her need to find new challenges and how she’s successfully navigated them to get …
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin talk about NASA's plans to go to Titan, Text Messages from the Faux USPS and how Griffin never asks Jef how he's doing. ALSO Special Guest Trev from Columbus, OH joins the show! Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author'…
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Send us a text Griffin and Jef Navigate through technical difficulties to talk about the subtle art of commitments and the band the Postal Service. Also another round of the Underdawg Tally Mark game. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do…
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Send us a Text Message. Jef Talks about Coverages. Griffin gives a brief recap of his visit to the Angels Home opener and we find out how many zip codes there are. We have new Mail Person of the show and an another round of the Underdawg Tally Mark game. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by …
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This week on Mailin’ It, we’re joined by Jennifer Beiro-Reveille, the Postal Service’s Senior Director of Environmental Affairs and Corporate Sustainability. She has some encouraging news to share about the organization’s push to transform its operations into a leaner, greener machine. From new battery powered trucks to optimized shipping routes, j…
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Send us a Text Message. Jef and Griffin talk about Road House and their mutual love of Sam Elliott. Jef enjoys pickles, Griffin does not. Jef talks about misdeliveries and we get an update on the Underdawg Tally mark game. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those …
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin talk about the USPS Stamp bracket. You asked for a guest and we delivered an awesome interview with Paul from Sparks, NV. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or …
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This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by the Postal Service’s Chief Information Security Officer, Heather Dyer, as part of a new series on leaders at the Postal Service. From her early days to her current position, Heather shares insights, experiences, and lessons learned along the way. Join us to explore her remarkable career journey, her pivotal …
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Send us a text Griffin and Jef talk about a rare Benjamin Franklin stamp going on sale. Jef covers delivering Amazon packages on Sundays. Also we have new picks for the Underdawg Tally Mark game, is Jef starting to make a comeback??? Happy St Patrick's day!!! Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expresse…
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin get into a discussion about NHL Overtime Shootouts and Dune. Jef talks about Swinging in the context of carrying mail and did Griffin keep his unbeaten streak alive in the Underdawg Tally Mark game? Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are…
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This week on Mailin' It!, we’re joined by Eric Shen, Inspector in Charge at the Postal Inspection Service’s Criminal Investigations Group, to shine a light on investment fraud. From cryptocurrency scams to smishing, we discuss the myriad of tactics fraudsters use to deceive people and share tips on how to identify them. Join us as we uncover the in…
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Send us a text Things get serious as Jef talks about Mail Carrier safety and did Griffin continue his hot streak in the Underdawg Tally Mark Game? if you see something say something. Contact the United States Postal Inspection Service at https://www.uspis.gov/ Phone Number - 1-877-876-2455 Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com …
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Send us a text Jef covers the different types of postage that can be utilized for packages. Griffin has another update on his Garage Door opener. Later on we have another Mail Carrier of the show and an update on the Tally mark game! Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman"…
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This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Chief Commerce and Business Solutions Officer Jakki Krage Strako and Chief Logistics Officer Kelly Abney to discuss a very serious issue, the shipping of hazardous materials. With more and more items relying on lithium batteries, understanding how the Postal Service maintains rigorous safety protocols and th…
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Send us a text Jef answers some listener mail about postal Vehicles and we learn about the gadgets Postal employees use on their routes. In the Underdawg Tallymark game does Jef finally get his first win??? Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's …
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Send us a text Jef and Griffin recap the superbowl by talking about baseball. Jef gives another 89 seconds on Taylor Swift, Griffin updates us on his Garage Door and we learn about the training process of Mail Carriers. Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of …
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Send us a text Jef teaches Griffin about Taylor Swift in 89 seconds and tells us about the Perks of being an Postal Employee Send your hate and love mail to walklikeamailman@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by "Walk Like a Mailman" are those of the Author's and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United State…
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