Stamp Stories

By Stamp Stories

What's Stamp Stories about?

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.

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Stamp Stories episodes:

12.21.2021
Christmas Stamps 1970
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...
11.26.2021
The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show!
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....
11.11.2021
Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey
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
11.11.2020
Mary Riter Hamilton
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:...
10.31.2020
Laura Secord
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
05.17.2020
Winnie the Pooh
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
10.27.2019
The Trans Canada Highway
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
10.14.2019
Leonard Cohen
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...
10.05.2019
We're Back - And With A New Name!
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...
05.29.2017
Canadarm
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
05.22.2017
The Constitution Act, 1982
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
04.30.2017
Expo67
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
04.22.2017
Earth Day: Canada & Ireland Joint Issue in 2005
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
04.16.2017
Terry Fox
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
04.09.2017
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
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...
03.26.2017
Tips for Soaking Stamps
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
03.19.2017
Thomas D'Arcy McGee
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...
03.12.2017
Blue Whale
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
03.05.2017
Canadian Opera
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
03.05.2017
Episode 15 - Canadian Opera
In Episode 15, we learn about the recently released stamps from Canada Post honouring Canadian Opera. Show notes at: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/158006224895/canadian-opera
02.19.2017
Louis Riel
In Episode 14, we learn about Louis Riel, the controversial leader and founder of Manitoba, along with the stamps that commemorate him. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/louis-riel-67f58992941b
02.19.2017
Episode 14 - Louis Riel
In Episode 14, we learn about Louis Riel, the controversial leader and founder of Manitoba, along with the stamps that commemorate him. Show notes at: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/157444354375/louis-riel
02.15.2017
Canadian Flag
In Episode 13, we learn about the story behind the current Canadian Flag, how it came to be, and the stamps that honour it. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-flag-6a1ec667077d
02.15.2017
Episode 13 - Canadian Flag
In Episode 13, we learn about the story behind the current Canadian Flag, how it came to be, and the stamps that honour it. Show notes at: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/157261634750/canadian-flag
02.12.2017
Viola Desmond
In Episode 12, we learn about Viola Desmond, iconic Canadian civil rights activist and successful Nova Scotian businesswoman. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/viola-desmond-992b7e40b1ca
02.12.2017
Episode 12 - Viola Desmond
In Episode 12, we learn about Viola Desmond, iconic Canadian civil rights activist and successful Nova Scotian businesswoman. Show notes at: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/157144551440/viola-desmond
02.05.2017
Mathieu Da Costa
In Episode 11, we learn about Mathieu Da Costa, the 17th century interpreter, believed to be the first person of African descent to arrive in Canada whose name is still known today. Show notes at: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/mathieu-da-costa-3135466cb96d
02.05.2017
Episode 11 - Mathieu Da Costa
In Episode 11, we learn about Mathieu Da Costa, the 17th century interpreter, believed to be the first person of African descent to arrive in Canada whose name is still known today. Show notes at: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/156846678080/mathieu-da-costa
01.22.2017
2017 Canada Post Issues
In Episode 10, we look at what Canada Post will have in store for us for 2017. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/2017-canada-post-issues-6fa4850e150d
01.22.2017
Episode 10 - 2017 Canada Post Issues
In Episode 10, we look at what Canada Post will have in store for us for 2017. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/156218642095/2017-canada-post-issues
12.04.2016
2016 Canada Post Holiday Stamps
In Episode 9, we look at the 2016 holiday stamps issued by Canada Post. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/2016-canada-post-holiday-stamps-5d4827c07bf4
12.04.2016
Episode 9 - 2016 Canada Post Holiday Stamps
In Episode 9, we look at the 2016 holiday stamps issued by Canada Post. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/154040780955/2016-canada-post-holiday-stamps
11.27.2016
The World’s First Christmas Stamp?
In Episode 8, we get the real story behind what some claim as the world’s first Christmas stamp, issued by Canada in 1898. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-worlds-first-christmas-stamp-71c9fe82535d
11.27.2016
Episode 8 - The World’s First Christmas Stamp?
In Episode 8, we get the real story behind what some claim as the world’s first Christmas stamp, issued by Canada in 1898. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/153742599660/the-worlds-first-christmas-stamp
11.20.2016
The Bluenose
In Episode 7, we learn about the most famous ship in Canadian history, the Bluenose schooner, also known as the Queen of the North Atlantic. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-bluenose-6e1985d28843
11.20.2016
Episode 7 - The Bluenose
In Episode 7, we learn about the most famous ship in Canadian history, the Bluenose schooner, also known as the Queen of the North Atlantic. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/153406097110/the-bluenose
11.13.2016
Celebrating Canadians in Space
In Episode 6, we celebrate the stamps created to honour Canada’s contribution to space exploration. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/celebrating-canadians-in-space-13cc8c1a769f
11.13.2016
Episode 6 - Celebrating Canadians in Space
In Episode 6, we celebrate the stamps created to honour Canada’s contribution to space exploration. Check out the stamps discussed in this episode here: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/153129519300/celebrating-canadians-in-space
11.05.2016
In Flanders Field
In Episode 5, we look at a selection of some of the stamps issued to commemorate Remembrance Day, November 11th. It’s an important day to take a moment of silence and thank true heroes for their sacrifice and service. Check...
11.05.2016
Episode 5 - In Flanders Field
In Episode 5, we look at a selection of some of the stamps issued to commemorate Remembrance Day, November 11th. It’s an important day to take a moment of silence and thank true heroes for their sacrifice and service. Check...
10.30.2016
Happy Halloween 2016
In Episode 4, for Halloween, we look at a selection of some of my favourite Haunted Canada stamps. Check out the stamps here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/happy-halloween-2016-haunted-canada-stamps-aa8d7b160ef2
10.30.2016
Episode 4 - Happy Halloween 2016
In Episode 4, for Halloween, we look at a selection of some of my favourite Haunted Canada stamps. Check out the stamps here: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/152516502115/happy-halloween-2016-haunted-canada-stamps
10.29.2016
How To Start Collecting Canadian Stamps
In Episode 3, we went back a bit to talk about how to start collecting Canadian stamps, what are the basics to know and what, if any tools do you need. Full show notes here: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/in-episode-3-we-went-back-a-bit-to-talk-about-how-to-start-collecting-what-are-the-basics-to-know-9109d968a712
10.29.2016
Episode 3 - How To Start Collecting Canadian Stamps
In Episode 3, we went back a bit to talk about how to start collecting Canadian stamps, what are the basics to know and what, if any tools do you need. Full show notes here: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/152465950275/how-to-start-collecting-canadian-stamps
10.26.2016
The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition
In Episode 2, we talk about the creation of the Canadian Association for Philatelic Exhibitions (CAPEX), with a focus on the stamps from CAPEX ‘51, CAPEX’78 and The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition. Show notes at https://medium.com/stamp-stories/the-canada-82-youth-exhibition-3100928653f9
10.26.2016
Episode 2 - The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition
In Episode 2, we talk about the creation of the Canadian Association for Philatelic Exhibitions (CAPEX), with a focus on the stamps from CAPEX ‘51, CAPEX’78 and The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition. Show notes at http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/152319933435/the-canada-82-youth-exhibition
10.23.2016
Canadian Stamp Issues Related to Baseball
In our first episode (of the new format) we celebrate the Chicago Cubs historic entry to their first World Series since 1945, with a look back at Baseball stamps in Canadian history. Show notes: https://medium.com/stamp-stories/canadian-stamps-about-baseball-8fd9d52c8b5d
10.23.2016
Episode 1 - Canadian Stamp Issues Related to Baseball
In our first episode (of the new format) we celebrate the Chicago Cubs historic entry to their first World Series since 1945, with a look back at Baseball stamps in Canadian history. Show notes: http://notes.teawithpuppets.com/post/152205359030/canadian-stamps-about-baseball

What's Stamp Stories about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Stamp Stories episodes:

Christmas Stamps 1970

The Great Canadian Stamp Survey - Results Show!

Announcing The Great Canadian Stamp Survey

Mary Riter Hamilton

Laura Secord

Winnie the Pooh

The Trans Canada Highway

Leonard Cohen

We're Back - And With A New Name!

Canadarm

The Constitution Act, 1982

Expo67

Earth Day: Canada & Ireland Joint Issue in 2005

Terry Fox

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Tips for Soaking Stamps

Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Blue Whale

Canadian Opera

Episode 15 - Canadian Opera

Louis Riel

Episode 14 - Louis Riel

Canadian Flag

Episode 13 - Canadian Flag

Viola Desmond

Episode 12 - Viola Desmond

Mathieu Da Costa

Episode 11 - Mathieu Da Costa

2017 Canada Post Issues

Episode 10 - 2017 Canada Post Issues

2016 Canada Post Holiday Stamps

Episode 9 - 2016 Canada Post Holiday Stamps

The World’s First Christmas Stamp?

Episode 8 - The World’s First Christmas Stamp?

The Bluenose

Episode 7 - The Bluenose

Celebrating Canadians in Space

Episode 6 - Celebrating Canadians in Space

In Flanders Field

Episode 5 - In Flanders Field

Happy Halloween 2016

Episode 4 - Happy Halloween 2016

How To Start Collecting Canadian Stamps

Episode 3 - How To Start Collecting Canadian Stamps

The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition

Episode 2 - The Canada 82 Youth Exhibition

Canadian Stamp Issues Related to Baseball

Episode 1 - Canadian Stamp Issues Related to Baseball