In this episode of Postmarked & Tipsy™, we sit down with postcard historian, collector and educator Kathy Alpert to explore the strange, funny and unexpectedly emotional world of vintage postcards.

What started as a conversation about postcards quickly became something much bigger:
• why people once shared deeply personal thoughts through the mail
• what postcards reveal about ordinary lives
• how collecting preserves forgotten human stories
• and why these tiny artifacts still resonate so strongly today

Recorded inside our Rhode Island tavern studio, this conversation blends hidden history, nostalgia, Americana and curiosity with one of the most respected voices in the postcard world.

And naturally…
we still have questions.

Please note:
Due to an unexpected Riverside recording issue, a small portion of the ending conversation was unfortunately lost. Thankfully, we captured the vast majority of this wonderful discussion.

Video production/editing:
Matthew Rogers
www.MattRogersEdit.com
mattrogers.edit@gmail.com

Keywords:
Vintage Postcards, Postal History, Ephemera, Antique Postcards, Postcard Collecting, History Podcast, Americana, Vintage Travel, Postmarked and Tipsy, Historical Mysteries

About the Podcast:
Postmarked & Tipsy is a podcast where history, postcards, cocktails and curiosity collide.

From bizarre postcard messages to forgotten places, roadside attractions, family drama and strange slices of everyday life, we explore the stories hidden in vintage mail — one postcard at a time.

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Disclaimer:
The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment, educational and commentary purposes. Some postcards discussed may contain outdated language, historical inaccuracies, personal messages or themes reflective of the time period in which they were written.

Certain identifying details may be omitted or generalized out of respect for privacy. While we strive to present accurate historical context and research, interpretations, theories and commentary expressed during the podcast are those of the hosts.

Postmarked & Tipsy features cocktail-themed content and occasional discussion of alcohol as part of the show’s atmosphere, storytelling and historical themes. We encourage responsible and legal alcohol consumption at all times.

Listener discretion is advised.