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Parcels of Knowledge
by Rosevillewreckingball
A podcast dedicated to delivering knowledge to the city letter carrier
Episodes
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Episode 204: The Last Loop Volume 8 with Jamie Gregory
This week on The Last Loop, Jamie covers October 10–16, 2026, beginning with an OIG audit of selected Michigan 1 District delivery units and the Detroit Processing and Distribution Center. We also look at NALC’s call for action after a Detroit letter carrier was attacked, USPS’s preparations for...
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Episode 203: Kim Training 2026
In this episode we round up the kim training for 2026. If you want to become a member check the link below www.patreon.com/parcelsofknowledge Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 202: Undelivered Mail Champs
Today we talk to the Branch President and the Steward of the famous Rutland Vermont undelivered mail case C-37900. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Message From Ken Mcneil
The following episode is not an endorsement of any particular candidates, but rather a message from a long time friend Ken Mcneil about the election and about his opinions about the election. We do need to get out and vote. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 201: Light Blue Greenhorns Episode One with Just Jenn and Jamie Gregory
Parcels of Knowledge: Light Blue Greenhorns — Episode 1: From CCA to PTF, and What Comes Next Welcome to the first episode of Light Blue Greenhorns, a new addition to the Parcels of Knowledge rotation! In our debut episode, Jamie Gregory and Just Jenn break down what happens when a City Carrier...
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Episode 200: Branch 421 Roundtable
Today we host a roundtable for the local elections of Branch 421 Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 199: The Last Loop Volume 7 with Jamie Gregory
This week on The Last Loop, Jamie covers October 3–9, 2026, as USPS proposes a major revision to the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM), raising important questions about how changes to postal policies could affect letter carriers and contractual protections. We also follow the final week...
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Episode 198: The Wrecking Crew Covers CCA Issues
In this episode we go over issues related to improper training of CCAs Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 197: The Road To Victory
In this episode we discuss many undelivered mail cases, both wins and losses, to see what some have done right, and what was lacking in others. Lets get some more wins guys! Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 196: The Nixie - The Postman Always Knocked Twice: Door Knockers, Whistles, and the Long Wait at the Door
The Nixie is back! In Episode 2 of this Parcels of Knowledge series, I take a look at one of those postal objects that makes almost no sense until you rebuild the job around it: the letter carrier’s handheld door knocker. In “The Postman Always Knocked Twice: Door Knockers, Whistles, and the Long...
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Episode 195: The Last Loop Volume 6 with Jamie Gregory
This week on The Last Loop, Jamie covers September 26–October 2, 2026, as new Arrow Key accountability language moves into the M-41 and an OIG audit offers a timely reminder that what the scanner says does not always match what is happening on the workroom floor. We also look at NALC election...
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Episode 194: Another Undelivered Mail Win!
On this episode we go over another Undelivered Mail Win!!! If you want to join the wrecking crew follow the link below: www.patreon.com/parcelsofknowledge Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 193: Footnotes Episode 1 - The Walter P. Reuther Library
What happens when somebody tells you, “The union has always taken this position,” or “That goes all the way back to the 1970 strike”? In the first episode of Footnotes, the Minion from the Old Dominion follows the trail to the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University, home of the...
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Episode 192: The Last Loop 5 with Jamie Gregory
This week on The Last Loop, Jamie covers September 19–25, 2026, as USPS tests several changes that could affect the workroom floor, including afternoon Amazon delivery, deferred Marketing Mail, vehicle cameras, scanner updates, new package barcodes, and continued network changes. We also look at...
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Episode 191: Mutual Exchanges and Transfers
In this episode we talk about mutual exchanges and transfers. If you want to join our wrecking crew check the following link: Parcels Of Knowledge — A podcast dedicated to delivering education to letter carriers | Patreon Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 190: Region 11 Brimming With Optimism
today we have Mike Brim on for his candidacy for Region 11 NBA. Does he have what it takes to get your vote? you decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 189: The Backstamp - From Rank and File to National President: The Vincent Sombrotto Story
Vincent Sombrotto went from a rank-and-file letter carrier with no union office to president of the NALC in just eight years — but the road there was anything but simple. In this episode of The Backstamp, Jamie Gregory looks at Sombrotto’s rise from the Great Postal Strike of 1970 through Branch...
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Episode 188: The Return of LEWWWWW!!! Drass: Investigative Interview Part II
The Return of LEWWWWW!!! Drass: Investigative Interview Part II Lew Drass returns to Parcels of Knowledge, and this time Jamie Gregory gets the chance to sit down with him for a longer conversation about his record, his campaign for NALC President, and what he believes needs to change inside the...
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Episode 187: The Last Loop IV with Jamie Gregory
The Last Loop is back! Jamie runs through the biggest postal stories from Sept. 12–18, led by a major new GAO report finding that USPS cost-cutting initiatives have contributed to declining service performance, even as the Postal Service continues reshaping its processing and transportation...
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Episode 186: Chris Strickland Once More
We have a last minute interview/discussion with candidate Chris Strickland. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 185: Accountable Item Clearing Grievances
In this episode we talk about how to file a grievance for accountable item signing issues. If you want to be a member of our Patreon see the link below: www.patreon.com/ParcelsOfKnowledge 2026 Election Informational Sheet:...
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Episode 184: Interview With Stephanie Stewart
In this episode we interview Stephanie Stewart for her candidacy for Health Benefits Plan Representative. Does she have what it takes to get your vote? You Decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 183: The Nixie - Backstamps & Nixies
The Nixie is here! In the first episode of this new Parcels of Knowledge series, I dig into the smaller, stranger, and sometimes forgotten pieces of postal history. We start with two topics that fit together perfectly: what a "nixie" actually is, where the old postal term came from, and why we...
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Episode 182: The Last Loop with Jamie Gregory
The Last Loop is back! Jamie runs through the biggest postal stories from Sept. 5–11, including the OIG’s new assessment of USPS network changes, five new NALC national memorandums and settlements covering annual leave, HIPP and PS Form 1767, the latest fight over grievance remedies, and what…
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Episode 181: Larrissa Parde Investigative Interview
Today we investigated Larrissa Parde and her candidacy for NALC Assistant Secretary Treasurer. Does she have what it takes to have your vote? You decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 180: What To Do When Management Steals Your Time
In this episode we talk about management stealing time and very specific things regarding the PS Form 1017a. We will be having Larrissa Parde on the podcast for their candidacy for Assistant Secretary Treasurer. Please send any questions you have for her to [email protected] If you...
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Episode 179: The Backstamp - Labor Day with Jamie Gregory
The Backstamp makes its debut! Jamie turns the envelope over and follows the marks history left behind, digging into the origins of Labor Day, the early labor movement, the fight for the eight-hour day, the founding of the NALC, and the 1970 postal strike. From carriers organizing above a…
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Episode 178: Two Titans of Escalating Remedies Give Advice
In this episode we let two titans of escalating remedies give advice about how they got to where they are today. Mike Caref and Clarence Blaze both give us some much needed advice. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 177: The Last Loop with Jamie Gregory
The Last Loop is back! Jamie runs through the biggest postal stories from Aug. 29–Sept. 4, including the USPS ballot-mail fight, a new arbitration win involving undelivered mail and penalty overtime, highlights from the latest Postal Record, and what NALC President Brian Renfroe and PMG David...
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Episode 176: New Undelivered Mail Win!
In todays episode we read another win for undelivered mail grievances. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 175: The Wreckingcrew Weighs In On The Election
Today we have the wreckingcrew weigh in on the election, the good the bad and the ugly. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Branch 4374 National Candidate Forum
Branch 4374 invited any National Candidate to speak at their September and/or October meetings if they so choose. This is the September meeting. At this meeting we have Lew Drass, Mike Caref, Larissa Parde, Shawn Boyd, Stephanie Stewart, Kyle Inosencio, Sandy Laemmel, and Manny Peralta. Hey! I'd...
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Episode 174: The Last Loop with Jamie Gregory
In this first edition of our USPS/NALC news roundup the Last Loop, we take a look back at the biggest stories from August 2026. We cover developments in national contract negotiations, the NALC convention and 2026 election, USPS finances and legislation, important items from The Postal Record and...
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Episode 173: Saturday With Shawn Boyd
Today we have Shawn Boyd on for his candidacy for NALC National Health and Safety Director. Does he have what it takes to get your vote? That is for you to decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 172: Dont Knock And Drop
In this episode we talk about the importance of route protection as it pertains to delivery of parcels and how you can protect the integrity of your route and prevent management from cutting routes in your station, and protects you from getting in trouble for a stolen package. Go here to become a...
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Episode 171: Every Casefile's Most Important Document
In this episode we go over a document that must be included in every casefile. We will be having Shawn Boyd on for his candidacy for Director of Safety and Health. Please send any questions you have for him to [email protected]. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice...
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Episode 170: The No Lunch Past Practice Grievance
In this episode we discuss how to grieve when management changes your no lunch past practice. If you would like to support the podcast feel free to become a patreon members at the link below: Support the podcast...
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Episode 169: The Branch Isnt The Boss, We Are, How to Make Motions That Matter
In this episode we talk about how the membership is the supreme body of the decision making force of the branch. We talk about how general membership meetings are where you can affect change, and we go over basics of parliamentary procedure (roberts rules of order) in order to help you achieve…
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Episode 168: Only Shout Outs
This is the National Convention shout outs all put into one episode in case you dont want to hear them at the end of the break downs. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 167: National Convention P6 With Caref Campaign
Today we finish the series of convention summaries with John Poskin of the Caref Campaign. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 166: Corey Walton at the LA Convention
Me and Corey Walton talk about our experience at the convention. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 165: National Convention P5
In this episode we talk about day 4 of the National Convention. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 164: National Convention P4
Today we talk about Day 3 of National Convention. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 163: WreckingCrew Wednesday Convention Edition
Today we have a wrecking crew Wednesday from the LA National Convention. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 162: Ron Zalewski Investigative Interview
In this episode we interview Ron Zalewski, candidate for National AFL CIO delegate, on short notice considering the vote is tomorrow. Does he have what it takes to get your vote? you decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 161: National Convention P3
In this episode I cover what happened in the National Convention on day two and how I am crowned a Brian Renfroe Lackey by a fellow podcast. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 160: Jarod Miner Investigative Interview
In today's episode we are interviewing Jarod Miner for AFL-CIO Delegate. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 159: Karrie Blough Investigative Interview
Today we have a conversation and interview about Karrie Blough's Candidacy for Region 10 NBA, does she have what it takes to be the next Region 10 NBA, you decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 158: Chris Strickland From The Convention
Today we have a candid conversation with Chris Strickland candidate for Region 8 NBA about day one of the convention. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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Episode 157: National Convention P2
In this episode we break down day 1 of the National Convention Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.
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A podcast dedicated to delivering knowledge to the city letter carrier
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