Conversations with Philatelists
Michael Cortese of NobleSpirit and Charles Epting of HR Harmer interview philatelists around the world.
Collectors, Dealers, Exhibitors, Enthusiasts, and Researchers.
Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people in the world of philately, and talk about the journeys that stamps have taken them on.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Ep. 81: The Philatelic History of the Sununu Family
Michael 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…
Ep. 80: Latest Updates from the PTS
Isobel 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/3BS…
Ep. 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.
Ep. 78: Interview with Tobi Huylmans
Michael, Charles, and Tobi Huylmans discuss the semantics between commemorative vs. definitive issues, and philatelic vs. non-philatelic covers.
Ep. 77: Andrii Shapovalov: StampDAQ on Crypto Stamps
Andrii 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 digita…
Ep. 76: Interview with Olivia Gilmer & Kaylee Cortese
Charles 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 im…
Ep. 75: Rob Faux: Postal History Sunday
Rob 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.
Ep. 74: ”Special Delivery”: Revisiting Portrayals of Postal Workers in Decades Past
In 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 …
Ep. 73: How To Assess and Break Down a Stamp Collection
Michael walks viewers through how to sort through and break down a stamp collection for sale.
Live 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!
Ep. 72: How To Describe Philatelic Material
Charles walks us through his process for describing individual items to list them for sale.
Ep: 71 Ryan McCullough from MandRproductions
Charles 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 v…
Ep 70: Jack Preuveneers on UK Youth Philately
Michael Cortese and Charles Epting of Conversations With Philatelists interview Jack Preuveneers.
Discord Channel:
https://discord.gg/x6EyxJzc
Ep. 69: Upcoming Auction Preview
Michael 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 Collec…
Ep. 68: CwP Presents: Cardboard Culture
Michael and Charles discuss stamp collecting on the podcast Cardboard Culture.
Ep. 67: On Location at the Great American Stamp Show 2021
Michael 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, Direc…
Livestream #9 – August 20th, 2021: Great American Stamp Show Debrief
Join Charles and Michael as they debrief Chicago's 2021 Great American Stamp Show, talk about upcoming shows, and interact with the livestream comments.
Ep. 66: Great American Stamp Show 2021: Tiffany Talk
Michael and Charles deliver the annual Tiffany Talk at the Great American Stamp Show 2021 in Chicago.
Ep. 66: Great American Stamp Show 2021: Tiffany Talk
Michael and Charles deliver the annual Tiffany Talk at the Great American Stamp Show 2021 in Chicago.
Ep. 65: On Location at Westpex 2021: Day 2 & 3
Michael 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 Euban…