Shows
Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 99 NobleSpirit | Todd Gantzer and Leven Parker: Forecasting the Future of Philatelic Social MediaJoin Michael Cortese, NobleSpirit, as he and guest Co-Host Todd Gantzer talk to Leven Parker about the success of his philatelic TicTok channel. Leven walks us through his thoughts on presenting philately and postal history to an outside audience and using the tools philatelists have to captivate and engage.
Follow Leven on TicTok: @leven_parker
2023-11-1347 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 95 Peter Clyde: Lazels & Admiring Stamps as ArtThis week Charles and Michael speak with Peter Clyde, founder of Lazels, creating high end miniature puzzles out of titanium.
With an interest in philately, this past week Peter launched a 1:1 replica titanium puzzle of the Great Britain 1929 "Post Union Congress" stamp.
We talk to Peter about the idea behind the company, the exclusivity and inherent collectibility of his limited releases, and his ideas for future puzzles.
Please visit Lazels at Lazels.com
2022-10-1046 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 94 Franz Fedra: PhilasearchThis week we speak with Franz Fedra, the owner and founder of Philasearch, Numisearch, and Antiquesearch. Providing customers all over the world with the ability to search, bid, and buy stamps and collectibles from respected dealers and auction houses.
To view philasearch please go to https://www.philasearch.com/en.
2022-10-0338 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 93 Isobel Klempka: From the Show Floor of Stampex 2022!This quick mini episode features Isobel Klempka as she tours the Stampex 2022 floor at the end of day one. Isobel discusses What the main attraction sare of this year's Stampex, the new additions to the show, and what to expect in the future. Stampex 2022 takes place at the Business Design Centre in London from September 28th to October 1st. Be sure to visit in person or view their website!
The Stampex Website:
https://www.stampexinternational.com/
The PTS Website:
https://www.thepts.net/
2022-09-2924 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 92 Jean Wang: Thematic CollectingReturning after a short hiatus, Charles and Michael speak with Jean Wang about the difference between Topical collecting and Thematic collecting, her award winning thematic Blood exhibit, the importance of joining organized philately, and a few stories from her time on the Canada Post Stamp Advisory Committee.
To view Jean's collection on Stampboards please visit: https://stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=54101
2022-09-261h 04Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 91 North Toronto Stamp Club MeetingThis week's episode is an airing of the speech given at the North Toronto Stamp Club meeting at Capex on June 11th, 2022.
2022-06-2044 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp: 90 Detecting counterfeit USPS Forever Stamps with Wayne YoungbloodIn this episode Michael Cortese, NobleSpirit, and Charles Epting, HR Harmer, speak with Wayne Youngblood as he discusses exactly what you need to look out for to ensure that you're not being scammed by counterfeit stamps.
This episode acts as a part two of the November 22nd episode on counterfeit USPS Forever stamps.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/qCL72466_NQ
2022-06-1350 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 89: Roger Kirby: The Swedish TigerThis week we speak with Roger Kirby, creator and keeper of the website TheSwedishTiger.com, a popular philatelic resource. Roger discusses the idea behind The Swedish Tiger, the various iterations of the website over the years, how content is created for the site, and his plans for its future. Visit www.TheSwedishTiger.com
2022-05-301h 04Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 88: Jay Bigalke: Editor in Chief of Scott Catalogue on the New Catalogue Subscription modelIn our first episode back after the break, we talk with Jay Bigalke of Amos Media to discuss the decision behind the new Scott subscription model and what improvements they have made over the previous digital catalogue.
2022-05-2344 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 87 Stamp Active Live from London 2022Today we chat with Ralph Stuttard and John Davies from the Stamp Active organization in the UK about their time at the London 2022 International Stamp Show and the history of the organization.
Stamp Active is a voluntary organization which promotes stamp collecting for young people in the UK.
Stamp Active can be found at Stampactive.co.uk
2022-02-2834 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 86: Suzanne Rae & Isobel Klempka live at the London 2022 Stamp ShowWe talk with Suzanne Rae, Managing Director of the PTS, and Isobel Klempka, the PR and Marketing Consultant for the PTS & the Stampex Show, about the London 2022 International Stamp Show.
https://www.london2022.co/
2022-02-2225 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 85 Revisiting Philatelic NFTsThis week we take another look at Philatelic NFTs as they gain traction within the community.
2022-02-0744 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 84 Authentication and the FutureCharles and Michael discuss recent announcements made by eBay on their authentication service, what this means for the future of collectibles, and how it could impact the philatelic marketplace.
2022-01-3136 minConversations with PhilatelistsJanuary 26th, 2022 Livestream2022-01-3027 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 83: 2021 Year in ReviewMichael and Charles reflect back on some of their favorite interviews of the year.
2022-01-0241 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 82: Dr. Gregg Redner: Olympic PhilatelyDr. Gregg Redner discusses his passion for collecting Olympic stamps.
2021-12-1350 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 81: The Philatelic History of the Sununu FamilyMichael and Charles talk to former White House Chief of Staff to George H.W. Bush, John H. Sununu, and former New Hampshire Senator John E. Sununu, about their deep rooted family history in philately, how the family collection has evolved over the years, and what stamp collecting means to them.
2021-12-0648 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 80: Latest Updates from the PTSIsobel Klempka and Suzanne Rae discuss all the latest news of the Philatelic Traders' Society, including the latest Stampex and this year's upcoming PTS awards.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3BSTTRN
2021-11-2926 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 79: Debunking Online Stamp Scams (Part 1)Michael and Charles expose an online fraudulent stamp ring that targets people on Instagram and other social media channels.
2021-11-2224 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 78: Interview with Tobi HuylmansMichael, Charles, and Tobi Huylmans discuss the semantics between commemorative vs. definitive issues, and philatelic vs. non-philatelic covers.
2021-11-1530 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 77: Andrii Shapovalov: StampDAQ on Crypto StampsAndrii Shapovalov discusses the introduction of StampDAQ to the philatelic marketplace, what it could mean for the future, and how philately might be effected by this drive forward into a more digital market.
2021-11-0157 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 76: Interview with Olivia Gilmer & Kaylee CorteseCharles and Michael talk to their significant others about their experiences on the outside of the philatelic world looking in, including their experiences at shows and how organized philately can improve its outreach.
2021-10-2549 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 75: Rob Faux: Postal History SundayRob Faux talks about his introduction to philately, the work that goes into his Postal History Sunday blog, and the importance of accuracy when publishing research online.
2021-10-1850 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 74: ”Special Delivery”: Revisiting Portrayals of Postal Workers in Decades PastIn this special episode of CwP, Charles and Michael watch and discuss the 1927 film "Special Delivery" starring Eddie Cantor. Then compare and contrast the way Postal Workers were portrayed in early films compared to cinema or shows of the past 3 decades.
2021-10-1152 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 73: How To Assess and Break Down a Stamp CollectionMichael walks viewers through how to sort through and break down a stamp collection for sale.
2021-10-0435 minConversations with PhilatelistsLive with Isobel and Suzanne at Stampex 2021!Michael and Charles are joined LIVE by Isobel Klempka and Suzzane Rae, Chairman of the PTS, while they are on the floor of Stampex 2021!
https://www.stampexinternational.co.uk/
https://www.museumofphilately.com/
2021-09-2926 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 72: How To Describe Philatelic MaterialCharles walks us through his process for describing individual items to list them for sale.
2021-09-2738 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp: 71 Ryan McCullough from MandRproductionsCharles and Michael talk to Ryan from MandRproductions on YouTube about the similarities between Lego collectors and Philatelists, how engaged kids are with collecting of all kinds, and scarcity vs value.
Ryan's Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MandRproductions
2021-09-201h 17Conversations with PhilatelistsEp 70: Jack Preuveneers on UK Youth PhilatelyMichael Cortese and Charles Epting of Conversations With Philatelists interview Jack Preuveneers.
Discord Channel:
https://discord.gg/x6EyxJzc
2021-09-1339 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 69: Upcoming Auction PreviewMichael and Charles offer in-depth previews of their upcoming auctions.
NobleSpirit Auctions:
https://www.noblespirit.com/upcoming
FDCs: https://www.noblespirit.com/denverfdc
Dr. Sarath Reddy Collection of British and World: https://www.noblespirit.com/reddy
HR Harmer Fine Stamp Auctions:
https://hrharmer.com/en/home#
Sale #3047: The Dr. Gary B. Nash Collection of British Commonwealth:
https://hrharmer.com/en/_auctions/&action=showLots&auctionID=40&catalogPart=145&show_all_lots=1
Sale #3049: The Bedford Collection Part II - British Commonwealth:
https://hrharmer.com/en/_auctions/&action=show...2021-09-061h 09
Cardboard CultureCardboard Culture Show #31 Michael Cortese & Charles Epting - Conversations with Philatelists (stamp collectors)Tonight's guests, yes that's right not just 1 but 2. The gentlemen we are about to introduce you to tonight are what as known as Philatelists. What is a Philatelists? Its one who collects and or studies stamps. Yes will be talking about the world of stamp collecting, the synergies of stamp collecting and card collecting. Please welcome the hosts of the YouTube Channel "Conversations with Philatelists" Michael Cortese & Charles Epting to the show!2021-09-052h 27Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 68: CwP Presents: Cardboard CultureMichael and Charles discuss stamp collecting on the podcast Cardboard Culture.
2021-08-3050 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 67: On Location at the Great American Stamp Show 2021Michael and Charles go on location at the Great American Stamp Show 2021 in Chicago and interview a number of participants, including exhibit award winner Vince King, Scott Tiffney of the APRL, Director of Expertizing Ken Martin, and fellow philatelic content creator Daniel Mallard.
2021-08-2330 minConversations with PhilatelistsLivestream #9 – August 20th, 2021: Great American Stamp Show DebriefJoin Charles and Michael as they debrief Chicago's 2021 Great American Stamp Show, talk about upcoming shows, and interact with the livestream comments.
2021-08-2026 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 66: Great American Stamp Show 2021: Tiffany TalkMichael and Charles deliver the annual Tiffany Talk at the Great American Stamp Show 2021 in Chicago.
2021-08-1627 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 66: Great American Stamp Show 2021: Tiffany TalkMichael and Charles deliver the annual Tiffany Talk at the Great American Stamp Show 2021 in Chicago.
2021-08-1627 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 65: On Location at Westpex 2021: Day 2 & 3Michael and Charles go on location to report on day 1 and 2 of the Westpex 2021 stamp show, interviewing a number of dealers, auction houses, collectors, and the Westpex bourse chairman, Gordon Eubanks.
2021-08-0946 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 64: On Location at Westpex 2021: Day 1Michael and Charles go on location at the Westpex stamp show 2021. Coverage of the first day includes show setup, and interviews with Elliot Gruber of the Smithsonian, and Scott English of the APS.
2021-08-0517 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 63: Jesse Robitaille: Editor of Canadian Stamp NewsJesse Robitaille, Editor of Canadian Stamp News discusses his predictions for the forthcoming trends of philatelic news networks, the close-knit community throughout Canadian philately, and how he finds information amongst archives and other resources.
2021-08-0240 minConversations with PhilatelistsLivestream #7 – July 30th, 2021: Live from WestpexMichael and Charles report live from Westpex in San Francisco.
2021-08-0121 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 62: Mark Rosenberg: CEO and Founder of HipStampMark Rosenberg discusses the motivation behind the founding of Hipstamp, and how the platform differs from other philatelic commerce sites.
2021-07-2638 minConversations with PhilatelistsLivestream #6 – July 22nd, 2021Michael and Charles speak with Lawrence Haber to discuss the latest news about the Collectors Club of NY.
2021-07-2638 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 61: Peter Congreve: The Philatelist as Social HistorianPeter Congreve discusses how he researches the rich history behind philatelic items in order to piece together entire genealogies and family stories, and shares a few examples of the most fascinating stories he's dug up.
2021-07-191h 09Conversations with PhilatelistsLivestream #5 – July 16th, 2021Special Guest Graham Beck of Exploring Stamps joins Michael and Charles for the 5th segment of their Livestream Philatelic News Channel.
Topics discussed include Season 4 of Exploring Stamps, the winners of the APS Luff Awards, the return of APS Stamp Chats, Collector's Club of NY 125th Anniversary, and Robert Siegel selling the famous vacuum cleaner Inverted Jenny position 78.
2021-07-1836 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp.60: Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers: On Philately's Cultural ImpactPat Simmons, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and founder of the Doobie Brothers, discusses his introduction to philately from a young age, how collecting shaped his world view, and shares some philatelic stories from around the world while on tour.
2021-07-1239 minConversations with PhilatelistsPhilatelic News Livestream #4 July 9th, 2021Michael and Charles continue their weekly philatelic news livestream every week at 11AM EST.
2021-07-1129 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 59: Westpex 2021 PreviewJoin Michael and Charles as they invite Westpex board members Gordon Eubanks, Vesma Grinfelds, Edie Eggen, Behruz Nassre to discuss the upcoming Westpex 2021 show. They discuss what the show's precautions will look like as we slowly exit the pandemic, the excitement from philatelists as we return to physical shows, and numerous talks from well known philatelists on a varieties of subjects. Westpex 2021 takes place from July 30th to August 1st at The San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront.
2021-07-0559 minConversations with PhilatelistsPhilatelic News Livestream #3 July 2nd, 2021In their latest weekly livestream every Friday at 11AM EST, Michael and Charles discuss the latest philatelic news, including the Spellman Postal Museum's exhibits in New England Baptist Hospital and the Weston Public Library, recent auction sales, the latest update on the Stanley Gibbon's purchase of the 1c Magenta, and a Show and Tell of some unique fancy cancels on cover from Charles.
2021-07-0335 minConversations with PhilatelistsPhilatelic News Livestream #2 - June 25, 2021Michael Cortese and Charles Epting of Conversations With Philatelists discuss all of the latest news of the philatelic world on their weekly livestream, Fridays at 9 a.m. Eastern.
This week topics discussed were prices realized for sales at Robert Siegel's Rarity sale, and HR Harmer's sale this week.
The Yogi Berra First Day event.
The Cardinal Spellman Museum's open house turnout.
The American Philatelic Societies "Linking the Past, Present, and Future" moderated by Executive Director Scott English, Friday June 25th from 3-4pm EST
Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../8792242946491596557
2021-06-2530 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 58: Karl Rove: The Historical Significance of Campaign CoversKarl Rove, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, discusses his family's history with stamp collecting, his favorite items in his collection, and the historical lessons that can be taught when diving into campaign covers.
2021-06-2145 minConversations with PhilatelistsPhilatelic News Livestream #1 - June 18, 2021Michael Cortese and Charles Epting of Conversations With Philatelists discuss all of the latest news of the philatelic world on their weekly livestream, Fridays at 9 a.m. Eastern.
This week topics discussed were prices realized for sales at Robert Siegal, Kelleher's "Crimson" sale, Spark, and Eastern.
Prices realized for Canadian material.
HR Harmer's upcoming auction.
USPS New Issues.
National Postal Museum's Book Club
https://www.collectorsclub.org/event/national-postal-museums-inaugural-book-club-event/
Graded stamps, should they or shouldn't they? What about graded covers?
Cardinal Spellman Museum's Open House
2021-06-1837 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 57: Stanley Gibbons: Victoria Lajer on the Purchase of the British Guiana 1cVictoria Lajer, Managing Director of Stanley Gibbons, discusses the company’s recent purchase of the rare British Guiana 1c Magenta, and their intentions for the stamp going forward.
2021-06-1451 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 56: On Location at Sotheby's: An In-Depth Look at the World's Most Valuable StampIn this incredibly special episode, Micheal and Charles visit Sotheby's in New York City to examine the British Guiana 1-Cent Black on Magenta and the Inverted Jenny Plate Block, alongside philatelic consultant Robert Scott. They also speak to numismatic consultant David Tripp about the history behind the 1933 Double Eagle coin. These three treasures owned by Stuart Weitzman are scheduled to go to auction at Sotheby's on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021.
2021-06-0729 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 55: How to Break Down a Large Stamp CollectionIn this special, hands-on episode, Michael and Charles sort through a large, 55-carton stamp collection that is to be split for sale between NobleSpirit and HR Harmer.
2021-05-3130 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 54: The Importance of PeriodicalsMichael and Charles discuss why periodicals are so important to the hobby, and a couple recently published philatelic articles, including; 1868 Production Grills: Why Size Matters by Rex Dean Bishop and The US 5C of 1847: A New Approach to Impressions and Colors by Scott Trepel. They cover topics such as the enigma of the z grill, why philatelists should care about grills, and new ways to classify stamps based on quality of impression.
2021-05-2455 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 53: Constanze Dennis: On Auction House ManagementConstanze Dennis, Managing Director of Grosvenor Auctions, discusses her unusual pathway to her current position, and the responsibilities and challenges that come with it. She also discusses the pleasure of in-person auctioneering, and how to get younger generations involved in philately.
2021-05-1748 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 52: Dr. Joseph M. Adelman: The Revolutionary Networks of Printer PostmastersDr. Joseph M Adelman, an associate professor of History at Framingham State University, discusses his book, Revolutionary Networks: The Business and Politics of Printing the News, 1763-1789, and the influence that postmasters had in the distribution of news in the late 18th century.
2021-05-1058 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp.51: Lawrence Haber: President of the Collectors Club of New YorkLawrence Haber, President of the Collectors Club of New York, discusses how the club has adjusted during the pandemic, the numerous resources they offer to the philatelic community, and his 1909 collecting interests and exhibits.
2021-05-0359 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 50: Rick Barrett: World's Fairs and Buffalo CinderellasRick Barrett discusses how he first became involved in philately at a young age, and the influence that teachers, stamp shops, and libraries had in his engagement in the hobby growing up. We also talk about Barrett’s book: Buffalo Cinderellas: The Gentleman, the Huckster, and the Pan American Exposition.
2021-04-261h 00Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 49: Simon Martin-Redman: On Exhibiting Across the WorldSimon Martin-Redman discusses his extensive exhibiting experience across the world, shares stories about the quirks of being a philatelist in modern times, and talks about his personal collecting interests, including the Malaysian state of Sarawak.
2021-04-1957 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 48: Cameron Blevins: Paper Trails: The US Post and the Making of the American WestCameron Blevins teaches American History and Digital Humanities at the University of Colorado Denver. His new book, Paper Trails: The US Post and the Making of the American West (Oxford University Press 2021) presents a spatial interpretation of the nineteenth century American State by mapping the sprawling infrastructure of the nation’s postal network.
Join us as we speak with Cameron about the inspiration behind the book, discuss several topics that the book covers, and how the research of past philatelists fueled some of the core datasets.
2021-04-1259 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 47: Carol Bommarito: The Accessibility of Stamp CollectingCarol Bommarito talks about how she got involved in philately later in life, and how flexible and accessible the hobby is for anyone to join at any age or stage in life. She also discusses her specific collecting interests, her role in the Classics Society, and her success as an exhibitor.
2021-04-0548 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 46: Tobias Huylmans: The Science Behind Identifying ForgeriesIn this special episode, Tobias Huylmans discusses the rigorous testing measures that philatelists must go through to become a certified expertiser of the Bund Philatelistischer Prufer (BPP), and walks us through several in-depth visual examples of how to identify the finite discrepancies that give away forgeries.
2021-04-011h 07Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 45: Chris King: Diving into Organized PhilatelyThis week, Chris King discusses how participation with organized philately improves the overall experience, the details behind the relocation of the Royal Philatelic Society of London, and how he foresees the future of international philately.
2021-03-2958 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 44: On Location: St. Louis Stamp Expo March 2021In this special episode, Charles goes on location and films at the St. Louis Stamp Expo with a special appearance from Alex Haimann. We discuss both participant and dealer attendance, overall atmosphere, and what shows may look like in the future.
2021-03-2227 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 43: Marcus Orsi & Devlan Kruck: Exploring the Museum of PhilatelyIn this bonus mini episode, Marcus Orsi and Devlan Kruck give us an inside look at the Museum of Philately, its purpose, its goals, and their plans for the Museum's future.
2021-03-1836 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 42: Casey Jo White: Fueling Philatelic Passion ProjectsThis week, Casey Jo White discusses her position as a collection curator, her involvement in the philatelic community, and effective research methods. Casey also talks about her current philatelic passion projects, the cats on stamps club, and shares with us the local post stamp she designed.
2021-03-151h 09Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 41: Don Denman: Stamp Smarter and the Future of Online PhilatelyThis week, Don Denman, owner and operator of Stampsmarter.org, discusses the idea behind Stamp Smarter, the future of philately on the internet, and the importance of sharing information throughout a community.
2021-03-081h 05Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 40: John Scott: Former Keeper of the Queen's Royal CollectionIn this episode, Michael and Charles talk to John Scott, the former keeper of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's royal philatelic collection. Scott discusses the duties he held in his position, the debate of whether a collection should be fluid and adaptable over time or preserved in its original historical state, and how to get the greater community more engaged in philately.
2021-03-0153 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 39: Lawrence Block: On Philately in FictionLawrence Block, a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, discusses how his passion for philately influenced character development in his fiction novels, the progression of his three-year column, Generally Speaking, for Linn’s Stamp News, and the writing projects he’s working on now.
2021-02-2251 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 38: Marcus Orsi and Ricky Verra: The Importance of Mentorship in PhilatelyIn this episode of Conversations with Philatelists, Michael Cortese of NobleSpirit and Charles Epting of HR Harmer talk to Marcus Orsi, and Ricky Verra of David Feldman about the importance of mentorship in the hobby, how the relationship between mentor and mentee works in a virtual world, and the ever-changing nature of philately.
2021-02-1552 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 37: A Preview of Virtual Stampex: March 2021In this special bonus episode, Michael and Charles talk to four different groups of philatelists who will be involved in putting on the worldwide Philatelic Traders' Society Virtual Stampex Show from March 25th - 28th, 2021. Join Michael and Charles as they speak with Heinrich Koehler, The Royal Philatelic Society London, Spink, and the American Philatelic Society to discuss all of the exciting features of the upcoming Virtual Stampex Show.
2021-02-1149 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 36: Roy Betts: Telling America's Story Through the USPSThis week we speak with Roy Betts, a second generation U.S. Postal Service employee, who is the Senior Public Relationships Representative in Corporate Communications for the USPS. Roy discusses his family history of working for the USPS, how his career track in journalism led him to his current position, and some of the many responsibilities he has running PR for the USPS, such as managing the announcements for new issue stamps each year.
2021-02-0858 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 35: Larry Rosenblum: An Inside Look at Writing Stamp ColumnsThis week we talk to Larry Rosenblum about his four decades as a philatelic columnist, the value of organized philatelic clubs & organizations, and why you should collect Machins.
France and Colonies Philatelic Society: https://www.franceandcolonies.org/
Graphics Philately Association http://www.graphics-stamps.org
2021-02-0157 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 34: Matthew Hill: Stamp Collector MagazineMatthew Hill, editor of Stamp Collector Magazine & the All About Stamps Website discusses how the magazine operates, what it has to offer to readers, and the exciting new partnership between Conversations with Philatelists & the magazine.
2021-01-2546 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 33: Patrick Maselis: President of The Club De Monte CarloPatrick Maselis, President of the Club De Monte Carlo and former President of the Royal Philatelic Society London, discusses the importance of engaging young philatelists at MonacoPhil, and the club's membership selection process. He also shares tales of his own personal collecting interests, and how he came to hold his current position as the President of the Club De Monte Carlo.
2021-01-1854 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 32: Dr. Christy Pottroff: Postal History as a Teaching Tool and Literary InfluenceIn this episode, Dr. Christy Pottroff, a literary professor at Boston College, discusses how she uses postal history as a teaching tool in her classes to analyze the work of great writers such as Edgar Allen Poe. She also discusses the great influence that the postal service has had on American history, including westward expansion and the development of the travel writing genre.
Dr. Christy Pottroff's Website: http://www.christypottroff.com/
Digital Post Office Map: http://www.christypottroff.com/page-dh
2021-01-1156 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 31: YPLF Alumni: Where Are They Now? (Ryan Todd Wellmaker & Jess Rodriguex)In this episode, Charles and Michael catch up with alumni of the Young Philatelic Leaders' Fellowship, Ryan Todd Wellmaker and Jess Rodriguex, to discuss what they've been up to since graduating from the program, and how they've continued to be engaged in the philatelic community.
2021-01-0443 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 30: Jenny Lynch: USPS Official Postal HistorianJoin us as we talk to Jenny Lynch, USPS Postal Historian, about the USPS Library & Artifact Vault, and the history of some major changes to the Postal Service.
2020-12-2844 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 29: Holiday Special: 2020 HighlightsIn this holiday special, Michael and Charles reflect on their individual philatelic highlights of the year, including which newly found stamps were most memorable, and the recent PTS Award win. They discuss their philatelic resolutions for the new year, and the goals they have for the podcast in 2021.
2020-12-2135 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 28: Trish Kaufmann: On the Newly Rebranded Civil War Philatelic SocietyIn this episode, Trish Kaufmann discusses the recent rebranding of the Civil War Philatelic Society, her passion for confederate postal history, and how to get started in this area of philately.
2020-12-1453 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 27: Chris Green: The Rewards of Modern Day Brick and Mortar PhilatelyIn this episode, we speak with Chris Green about the rewards of running a brick and mortar philatelic retail store, the foundations of the philatelic community, the challenges that the pandemic has presented to his business, and his history at Spink Auctions.
2020-12-0754 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 26: Marcus Orsi: The Philatelic Traders' Society AwardsIn this mini episode, we speak with PTS Counsel member and Chief Philatelist at David Feldman, Marcus Orsi, about the newly developed Philatelic Traders' Society Awards. Marcus discusses the award categories, the PTS vision for the future of the awards, and his ideas for the future of the Stampex Museum of Philately.
2020-12-0331 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 25: Gordon Eubanks: On Exhibiting Award Winning CollectionsGordon Eubanks discusses his Champion of Champions award winning exhibits, his new collecting interests, and the current changing trends in judging exhibits.
2020-11-3049 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 24: Daisy Todd: Understanding Stamp RestorationDaisy Todd, a book and paper conservator specializing in philatelic material, discusses the art of stamp restoration, how to properly store a stamp collection to avoid damage, and the delicate grey area between philatelic conservation and forgery.
2020-11-2349 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 23: Bill Bergstrom: Behind Auction House LottingBill Bergstrom has been working as an auction lot describer for the better part of four decades, describing over 500,000 lots. Join us as we talk to him about his start with Jacques Schiff, the discovery of the CIA Invert Sheet, and insights behind how different auction houses prepare their materials for sale.
2020-11-1657 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 22: Dr. Cheryl Ganz: Exploring Zeppelins and Smithsonian ExhibitsDr. Cheryl Ganz discusses her extensive collection of Zeppelin covers, her role in curating Smithsonian exhibits, including those on the Titanic and FDR, and how the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee chooses designs for new postage stamps.
2020-11-091h 01Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 21: George James: Head of British Commonwealth, Stanley GibbonsThis week we talk to George James, Head of the British Commonwealth at Stanley Gibbons, about his personal collecting interests, the various divisions of Stanley Gibbons, day to day operations of the company, and how retail and auction sales have shifted throughout the pandemic.
2020-11-0257 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 20: James Gavin: The Digital PhilatelistJoin us as we talk to James Gavin, creator of The Digital Philatelist, about building the website, the rhodesian study circle, and the future of online philately.
2020-10-2648 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 19: Mark Cwiakala: "Freaks and Errors: A Rare Collection"Join us as we talk to Mark Cwiakala writer and director of the Documentary Film "Freaks and Errors: A Rare Collection" about his families history with philately, the filming of the movie, what didn't make the final cut, and his future projects.
Film Website
https://www.freaksanderrorsfilm.com/
Freaks and Errors: A Rare Collection IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7616710/
Freaks and Errors: A Rare Collection is for sale or rent on the following platforms:
You can also buy DVD and Blu-Ray discs online at Barnes & Noble, Target, Bes...2020-10-1952 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 18: Mike Hynes: Precancels Market Report and Collecting TIpsJoin us as we talk to Mike Hynes about the current market trends of Precancels, the Precancel Study Society, and what catalogues you need to identify sleepers in your collection.
2020-10-1523 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 17: Eric Jackson: Revenue StampsThis week we talk to Eric Jackson about how Christmas Stamps sparked his start in the hobby, the rise in popularity of revenues, and the most important reasons why you should collect revenues.
2020-10-1250 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 16: Suzanne Rae: Virtual Stampex 2020 Wrap-UpIn this bonus mini episode, Suzanne Rae, Chairman of the Philatelic Traders Society, talks to us about the results of the live Virtual Stampex show this past weekend, and what the future holds for Stampex.
2020-10-0933 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 15: Sebastien Delcampe on the Creation and Success of Delcampe.netThis week we speak with Sebastien Delcampe about how he founded Delcampe.net, one of the biggest online marketplaces for collectibles in the world. Sebastien discusses the immense success of the website, and the strong community it has built amongst philatelists.
2020-10-0548 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 14: Scott English: Executive Director of the American Philatelic SocietyJoin us as we talk to Scott English, Executive Director of the American Philatelic Society, about the current state of affairs at the APS, and his professional journey into the world of stamps. We also discuss the advancement of technology in the hobby, and the upcoming Chicago 2021 Show.
2020-09-281h 04Conversations with PhilatelistsEp.13: David S Ball on AstrophilatelyOn this week's episode we talk to David S. Ball, President of the American Air Mail Society, about his expertise in astrophilately, the journey of mail brought to the moon and back, and his plans for an air mail stamp show in 2022.
2020-09-2150 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp.12: Behind the Scenes at HR Harmer and NobleSpiritIn this bonus mini episode, Charles and Michael take the viewer on a virtual walkthrough of their workplaces. Get a behind the scenes look at HR Harmer in Midtown Manhattan, and then NobleSpirit in Pittsfield, NH.
2020-09-1733 min
Conversations with PhilatelistsEp. 11: Pierre Wertheimer: Philatelic Differences in the US and EuropeJoin us while we talk with Pierre Wertheimer about his philatelic journey, European stamp shops, and the differences between collectors in the US and Europe.
2020-09-1456 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 10: Isobel Klempka: PTS Stampex Virtual Show WalkthroughJoin us as we talk with Isobel Klempka, with PR and Marketing for the PTS & the Stampex Show. Isobel talks to us about the upcoming Stampex Virtual Show, the first major international virtual show, and gives us a behind the scenes look at the show floor!
Stampex Virtual Show:
https://www.stampexinternational.co.uk/
The PTS website:
https://www.thepts.net/
PTS and Stampex Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ptsandstampex?lang=en
2020-09-1028 minConversations with PhilatelistsEp. 9: Interview with Wayne YoungbloodJoin us as we talk to Wayne Youngblood about his start in the hobby, Project Y & PO Box 1663 Los Alamos, New Mexico, and his time as a board member for the APS. Wayne also discusses the learning curve of young philatelists entering the hobby, and some of the many mistakes that all philatelists can make when handling valuable stamps.
2020-09-0754 min