Birth. Stamps. Death.
Sam Goodson and Christopher PutneyBirth. Stamps. Death. is an unpretentious, sometimes esoteric—but always eclectic—show about stamps, stamp collectors, and the histories and cultures that produce them.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesHistoryLeisure | |||
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The Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo is here folks! And we're over the moon to be chatting in this episode with Ana Campos, founding and long-time team member at Postcrossing. If you're new to Postcrossing—or were unaware that the USPS is unveiling its f... more
With the World Stamp Expo officially kicking-off tomorrow—Saturday, May 23, 2026—we're thrilled to chat in this episode with Zeppelin mail expert Jim Hill and fellow aero/astrophilatelist and friend of the show, David Ball, current President of the A... more
Our count-down to the World Stamp Expo in Boston (May 23-30) continues folks! And we are absolutely thrilled to have a very special guest on the show this week: Lisa Bobb-Semple, Director of Stamp Services at the United States Postal Service. Lisa's ... more
We are long overdue to catch up listeners, and very glad to be back in your feeds after a busy April—especially to cover such a riveting topic with returning guest and friend of the pod, Graham Beck (Exploring Stamps, CSAC, piXPost). Graham's helping... more
In this episode we're diving into our first batch of listener mail (much more to come folks!), as well as a topic of long-standing interest to (at least one) of our hosts: the USPS's iconic Standard Collection Box, aka the "blue box." For well over a... more
In this episode we look at an iconic series of U.S. stamps, the so-called "Fourth Bureau Issues"—a quintessential example of early twentieth-century American definitives produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) starting in 1922. This se... more
The Birth. Stamps. Death. team is joined by Haley Maloney to discuss the USPS's iconic zip code mascot Mr. Zip! Mr. Zip dragged the mailing public reluctantly into the zip code era, improving the efficiency of mail delivery and endearing millions to ... more
We're back, dear listeners, with sincere apologies for our prolonged absence. Today we talk about Grand Central Station, the post office near Grand Central Terminal, where we have recently opened a P.O. Box for all of your fan mail. We also have a br... more
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth. Stamps. Death.
What is Birth. Stamps. Death. about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A laid-back, eclectic show about stamps, stamp collecting, and the cultural histories that shape them. Episodes traverse a wide range of philatelic topics—from notable stamp series and postal history milestones to influential figures, design, and the hobby's modern evolution online. Listeners gain both historical context and practical storytelling, with frequent nods to fan contributions and personal anecdotes that illuminate how stamps reflect broader social narratives. A few episodes lean into technology and digital philately, while others explore iconic releases and their cultural impact, making it appealing to history buffs, hobbyists, and collectors seeking deeper stories behind everyday mail.
A notable strength is the balance between... more
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Birth. Stamps. Death. launched 9 months ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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