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A treasure trove of old letters tells the story of an American family through multiple generations, with a memorable cast of characters commenting on everything from the mundane of daily life to monum... more
FAQs about the letters and things:How many episodes does the letters and things have?The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.
December 31, 2025114. an absolute unit of a cardIn this episode, we read a bunch of anniversary cards, mostly from Grandpa to Grandma, which also come of the promise of future gifts, stocks, and the promise of more future gifts. Nothing says I Love You like two shares of American Telephone & Telegraph stock. Welcome to 2026, may it bring you socks and stocks. ...more38minPlay
December 25, 2025113. plague of tinned fishesIn this episode, we celebrate our newly found appreciation of EDM Catholic Church and all the trimmings. We get one letter from dad-beat Dad Bud Kaisershot and a letter from an extinct hotel in the Bahamas. We also get two absolutely insane-looking gun-themed and homo erotic Christmas postcards from Elwood Llywelyn. Yes, that's his actual name! ...more35minPlay
December 18, 2025112. shark jamboreeIn this episode, we give a very important disclaimer which is none of this is to be taken as fact, particularly if Samantha says it. And Manette relives the most epic yard sale, held and Mickey and Laury's house, where she had to kick not one, but two people. ...more35minPlay
December 11, 2025111. caught at a later dateIn this episode, we get the profound wisdom that comes from trout fishing. Come for the fishing and stay for Samantha trying to say "rural". ...more28minPlay
December 04, 2025110. il papa and the Iran-Contra affairThis episode ended up being more Catholic than we anticipated and if you Google "British gardening lady boobs" and then "Iran-Contra affair" be prepared to be put on an internet watchlist. ...more27minPlay
November 27, 2025109. save a turkey, eat a cheese boardIn this episode, Sam has two Thanksgiving cards featuring turkeys because of course. Manette rehashes old family drama (over shells?). Both classic holiday traditions. If we've said it once we've said it a million times: we live on a stolen land. Kiss your turkey, give thanks to the things you are thankful for, and get into a fight with your mother. You've earned it! ...more30minPlay
November 20, 2025108. Scarlet O' Hare AirportIn this episode, we read a letter from Grandma Mickey that was written in air! On American Airlines stationary! Back when they used to feed you on airplanes. Then we get into The Great Vegetable Debate of 2025. Sexual George Washington re-emerges on a postcard from Kathy One. And we get another airport - Miami this time! ...more39minPlay
November 13, 2025107. erotic stationaryIn this episode, we get three short notes, but the stand out was the debauched marshmallow man card. And then a note passed between Auntie and a friend that is also debauched. And then what episode would be complete without USPS chat. ...more29minPlay
November 06, 2025106. pet of the monthIn this episode, Sam reads three cards from Auntie that bring up memories of chicken stealer Bogart, shirtless Uncle Bob, and a very special birth! Next we get a mysterious document about a mysterious death on the day of the dead. Most importantly, it is Native American Heritage Month - if we've said it once, we've said it a million times: we live on a stolen land! ...more40minPlay
October 30, 2025105. desperately seeking mood shiftIn this episode, even with our extensive card experience, we are shocked by how bad this neon yellow cat card is. Grandpa's second daughter Lynn has a new job as a "floater." Another letter has us wondering - is Santa the father of Cookie Monster? ...more22minPlay
FAQs about the letters and things:How many episodes does the letters and things have?The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.