Stamp Stories
History Podcasts
Join Adrian on his philatelic adventures, as he uncovers the historical significance behind a different Canadian stamp in every episode. If you love history or stamp collecting, we've got you covered.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec
Genres:
History Podcasts
Description:
Join Adrian on his philatelic adventures, as he uncovers the historical significance behind a different Canadian stamp in every episode. If you love history or stamp collecting, we've got you covered.
Twitter:
@StampStoriesCA
Language:
English
Website:
http://stampstories.ca
Email:
feedback@stampstories.ca
Episodes
Christmas Stamps 1970
12/21/2021
In Episode 31, we delve into the story of the Christmas 1970 issue, and the first Canadian stamp to depict Santa Claus. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://stampstoriesca.medium.com/christmas-1970-dcd6d49eba41
Want more Stamp Stories? Don't want to miss an episode? Our website has all you need - check it out here: http://stampstories.ca/
Duration:00:17:37
The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show!
11/26/2021
Welcome to Episode 30, where we share all the results of The Great Canadian Stamp Survey. We have added chapter markers, so you can jump to the questions you are curious about. We have included images of the results too. Read our full write up, with notes and slides: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-great-canadian-stamp-survey-5de2f57de034
Want more Stamp Stories? Don't want to miss an episode? Our website has all you need - check it out here: http://stampstories.ca/
Duration:00:47:07
Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey
11/11/2021
Help us learn what Canadian Stamp Collectors care about by filling in this short 15 minute survey. Please also share with your Canadian stamp collecting friends! http://stampstories.ca/tgcss
Duration:00:04:11
Mary Riter Hamilton
11/11/2020
In Episode 29, we learn about a female painter, who captured the landscape of WWI right after the war and the stamps Canada Post recently released to honour her. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/mary-riter-hamilton-63e0e2b4c8c5
Duration:00:16:45
Laura Secord
10/31/2020
In Episode 28, we delve into the story of Laura Secord, and the two stamps that Canada Post released to celebrate this Canadian Heroine. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://stampstoriesca.medium.com/laura-secord-2608c388fee0
Duration:00:24:24
A quick update!
10/27/2020
A quick update on the podcast. Sorry for my absence, but new episodes are coming soon!
Duration:00:00:30
Winnie the Pooh
5/17/2020
In Episode 27, we learn about the history of Winnie the Pooh, and the stamps Canada Post created with Walt Disney Canada to celebrate a special milestone. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/winnie-the-pooh-2c3f347d6382
Duration:00:23:24
The Trans Canada Highway
10/27/2019
In Episode 26, we learn about the history of the Trans Canada highway, the second longest national highway in the world, and the stamps that celebrate it. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-trans-canada-highway-eb7014313bf0?sk=a88d9281b7f26773bcf1a840b7402c29
Duration:00:35:34
Leonard Cohen
10/14/2019
In Episode 25, we learn about the career and life of a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen and the stamps issued by Canada Post September 2019 to celebrate his career. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/leonard-cohen-47a51f228067?sk=18bedd3399450afed44bca198d0a5661
Duration:02:19:57
We're Back - And With A New Name!
10/5/2019
We're back producing show again, under a new name, but with the same team! We'll have a much more focused way of producing this Podcast. We hope you'll enjoy what we have in store! Make sure to check out our new space on the web: http://stampstories.ca and on Twitter @StampStoriesCA
Duration:00:01:38
Canadarm
5/29/2017
In Episode 24, we learn about the history of the Canadarm and the stamp issued by Canada Post to celebrate this momentous achievement in robotics. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-canadarm-62f52b5b6154
Duration:00:13:12
The Constitution Act, 1982
5/22/2017
In Episode 23, we learn about The Constitution Act, 1982, the Charter and the stamps issued by Canada Post to celebrate this moment in Canadian history. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-constitution-act-1982-b9f630e938e3
Duration:00:21:53
Expo67
4/30/2017
In Episode 22, we look back at Expo67 and the stamps issued by Canada Post to celebrate the event. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/expo67-ba345aa6d3ee
Duration:00:42:28
Earth Day: Canada & Ireland Joint Issue in 2005
4/22/2017
In Episode 21, we celebrate Earth Day by looking at a joint issue released in 2005 by Canada Post and An Post of Ireland. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/earth-day-canada-ireland-joint-issue-in-2005-d5df81f9fafc
Duration:00:10:54
Terry Fox
4/16/2017
In Episode 20, we learn about Terry Fox, a young man celebrated on two Canadian stamps for inspiring people around the world with his courageous battle against cancer. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/terry-fox-44a9002b1d31
Duration:00:14:18
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
4/9/2017
In episode 19 we talk about the courageous assault on Vimy Ridge by Canadian soldiers on April 9, 1917 and the stamps issued that depict the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-national-vimy-memorial-8619bf86ce5b
Duration:00:20:12
Tips for Soaking Stamps
3/26/2017
In Episode 18, I share my stamp soaking method. Get more info and a video of the method discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/soaking-stamps-fa49ba526013
Duration:00:07:14
Thomas D'Arcy McGee
3/19/2017
In Episode 17, we learn about Thomas D’Arcy McGee, a founding father of Canada, the first Irishman in the English-speaking world to appear on a postage stamp, and the victim of the only politically motivated assassination in Canadian history. Check out the stamps (and more) discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/thomas-darcy-mcgee-581c2a0fa188
Duration:00:13:16
Blue Whale
3/12/2017
In Episode 16, we discuss the biggest and highest stamp denomination Canada Post has ever produced, the Blue Whale 10 dollar stamp. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/blue-whale-556d32d914be
Duration:00:07:10
Canadian Opera
3/5/2017
In Episode 15, we learn about the recently released stamps from Canada Post honouring Canadian Opera. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-opera-7ed91bb30c3f
Duration:00:17:30