#Additional Postage Required

[extremesalsaing]

FIRST SEASON OUT NOW: Please listen to our podcast about delivering mail in space

Clem Bianchi (they/them) is a courier, delivering mail in space one job at a time in a future where mankind has settled among the stars faster than communications technology can keep up. When a chance encounter awakens them to the ability to hear conversations tied to their mail, they embark upon a journey of adventure, conspiracy, and connections made across the stars.

SOME KEY POINTS:

10-episode first season out now

LGBTQ+ characters, cast and creators

Most episodes run 25-35 minutes

Sound design that uses bluegrass instruments in ways nobody should, probably

ADDITIONAL POSTAGE REQUIRED is a biweekly audio drama podcast, chronicling Clem’s adventures as they take on jobs, explore the new abilities at their disposal, and become entangled with the lives of their clients. APR is created and written by Jay Petrequin (@extremesalsaing on social media), co-written and co-produced by Chris Hutton (@topherdisgrace) and stars Kai Swanson as Clem Bianchi. Full cast lists, sound effect credits and content warnings can be found in episode descriptions.

Find us on:

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Everywhere else!

ADDITIONAL POSTAGE REQUIRED is a production of the Moonshot Podcast Network.

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Looking for new queer content for Pride Month? Come to the Moonshot Podcast Network! We’ve got:

Three Little Words, where hosts Claudia and Nicole rate romance novels on their steaminess, dreaminess and memeiness;

Additional Postage Required, a sci-fi audio drama about a nonbinary mail courier whose letters and packages start talking to them;

Champs in the Making, where you can hear a truly uncountable number of gay and trans folks defend their favorite Pokémon;

And a total of more than 20 podcasts, all from a network of 99% LGBTQIA+ creators!

We wouldn’t be Moonshot without everyone at Moonshot, and June is an important month for us all. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts this Pride Month - because there’s nothing cooler than being gay in space.

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Sexiest Podcast Character — Scripted Bracket — Round 1

Propaganda

Strelitzia (Additional Postage Required):

women..............................................in space

A true boss babe, not in the #girlboss way, but in the "I care deeply about my city and see how it's crumbling under the weight of its tourist economy, and I am willing to commit some domestic terrorism to try to improve things in the long run" way

HBD [Harold Bastion Demetrius] (The Soft-Boiled Detective):

He's the lead of The Soft-Boiled Detective. He's earnest and kind, and on the hunt for the people who murdered his best friend. He narrates to himself, acting as a narrator for the audience as well.

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[ladytabletop]

got the podcast brainrot

everyone go listen to Additional Postage Required, please be in this space with me

[sparkyyoungupstart]

Additional "Additional Postage Required" Required. #ThePodcastMines. @revryebread

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State of Oman (POSTAGE 1992)

[extremesalsaing]

Additional Postage Required listener survey!

ADDITIONAL POSTAGE REQUIRED, my audio drama podcast about delivering mail in space, has hit 20K listens! We're celebrating by asking for input about how our listeners have found the show! Every question is optional, no personal information involved!

If this has somehow managed to be the first you're hearing, ADDITIONAL POSTAGE REQUIRED is an audio drama podcast about mail couriers who become psychically linked to their mail! Here's a post all about it. Season 2 is in the works!

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Additional Postage Required - audio drama podcast out now!

Clem Bianchi is a courier, delivering mail in space one job at a time in a future where mankind has settled among the stars faster than communications technology can keep up. When a chance encounter awakens them to the ability to hear conversations tied to their mail, they embark upon a journey of adventure, conspiracy, and connections made across the stars. Additional Postage Required is a biweekly audio drama podcast, chronicling Clem's adventures as they take on jobs, explore the new abilities at their disposal, and become entangled with the lives of their clients.

ADDITIONAL POSTAGE REQUIRED, the Moonshot Podcast Network’s debut audio drama, launches today! Created by @extremesalsaing, starring Kai Swanson, and fueled by the talent of a huge number of lovely people. Find Episode 12 - The Bluejay Gig (Part 1) wherever you listen to podcasts!

[extremesalsaing]

Honored to have my show on here with so many greats, including a bunch I have yet to give a listen! It's APR's off-season, sounds like the time to get listening!

Since my previous podcast recommendation list was pretty popular, I've decided to make another, with another bunch of excellent podcasts:

13 Minutes or Less - Short podcast with very short episodes, about a pizza chef who doesn't like dealing to people but has to do some deliveries due to short staffing. Very much not her thing, but she does her best. As it turns out, her clients are quite a bit stranger and spookier than expected...

Additional Postage Required - Sci-Fi adventure about a nonbinary courier who gains the ability (or curse...) to get visions about the contents, past, and sender of packages they touch. They get roped into a rebellion. There's hoverboard racing. It's awesome.

Among the Stars and Bones - A team of xenoarcheologists search a distant world for traces of a long-vanished aliens. It's been a while since I watched this one, so I don't remember it very well, but I know that I enjoyed it. Very good sci-fi horror.

Dark Ages - Fantasy workplace comedy about a supernatural museum. Quite a lot of fun.

Dragon Shanty - Fantasy story about two bards traveling the high seas. There's dragons aplenty. Very queer. Excellent songs.

Falling Forward - Hacker story loosely based on the myth of Icarus and the Labyrinth, about getting back at a terrible corporation. Kinda experimental, this one has the shortest episodes I've ever seen.

Hotel Daydream - Podcast about the goings-on at a supernatural hotel. Very inventive, with really interesting characters.

Jar of Rebuke - Mystery about a researcher at an ominous cryptozoological organization out in the rural US. He's got no memories of his past and keeps dying and coming back. A story about cryptids, identity, queerness, neurodivergence, and community.

Light Hearts - Slice of Life podcast about turning an old, haunted building into a cafe and queer community center. The ghosts lead to some very fun shenanigans.

Lost Terminal - Mentioned in the other list but not expanded on. This is a hopepunk story set on an Earth devestated by climate change. Told from the POV of an adorable AI who watches this Earth from a space station, observing how humanity re-builds itself and finds a brighter future.

Mayfair Watchers Society - You know Trevor Henderson? The guy who drew Sirenhead, Long Horse, and other such creepypasta creatures in his found footage style? Yeah, this is a horror anthology based on his works, directed by him. Set in the rural town of Mayfair, where strange creatures are a lot more common than elsewhere... Each episode has a slightly different framing device, with some being found footage audio, others meeting recordings, phone calls, etc.

Monstrous Agonies - An advice podcast for the british creature community. Many of the advice letters are sent in by listeners - there's two by myself, one from an ant that can hear and send radio and one from a fey who is looking for curse advice. Some letters are metaphors for queerness, clashing cultures, ableism, and minority communities, others just some urban fantasy fun. Has a little bit of plot, but most episodes have an anthology style. Fast approaching the finale!

Mx Bad Luck - Slice of Life about someone who is cursed with bad luck. Sometimes sad, sometimes funny. Can recommend.

Neighbourly - Neighbourly follows the residents of Little Street, house by house. What they do, how they interact with each other, and what skeletons are hiding in their closet. Starts out as a spooky urban fantasy thing that's almost an anthology, but weaves itself into quite a mysterious plot over time...

SINKHOLE - Short-form audio podcast presented as a collection of audio posts from a member of a community of data restoration hobbyists in a sometimes-unfamiliar future. Mystery about disability, internet communities, and how things change with time.

Second Star to the Left - Scout-explorer Gwen Hartley has five years to explore and prepare her planet for settlement. With no aid but her robots and the anxious voice of her long-distance scout-minder Bell Summers in her ear, she's hoping she's ready for anything.

Someone Dies In This Elevator - Anthology where every episode, someone dies in an elevator. You wouldn't believe how creative they get with that simple concept!

Tales from the Low City - By the maker of Mistholme Museum, this podcast explores the everyday lifes of the last people on an alien world, after the surface had become uninhabitable and everyone had fled down into the last city, the subterranean Low City. This one made me cry a lot!

Tartarus - In a secret facility deep beneath Antarctica, an anxious astrobiologist, a terse station manager, and an AI keep humanity safe from the monsters they imprison.

The Attic Monologues - Queer urban fantasy story about a university student who decides to record themself practicing monologues using a collection they found in their attic. Don't forget to listen to the post-credit scenes!

The Bridge - Surreal alternate universe horror story about the keepers of a bridge over the Atlantic. Gets pretty spooky.

The Green Horizon - Sci-Fi comedy about a na'er-do-well Irish space captain and his rag-tag crew traversing a war-torn galaxy in search of fame and fortune. Very fun podcast.

The Lavender Tavern - Anthology podcast with original gay fairytales. Most are quite memorable!

The Vesta Clinic - Sci-Fi story about a clinic that helps various interesting alien lifeforms with their medical issues. Excellent worldbuilding and characters!

Tides - The story of Dr. Winifred Eurus, a xenobiologist trapped on an unfamiliar planet with hostile tidal forces and a fascinating ecosystem. She must use her wits, sarcasm, and intellectual curiosity to survive long enough to be rescued. But there might be more to life on this planet than she expected...

Hope this list is as helpful as the last!

@boombox-fuckboy @marvelousmawn @sapphireclaw @ashes-in-a-jar @frogmomentsfrombeyondtime @time-is-restored @emmy-noethers-rings

You folk seemed the most interested in the other list, so I'm being bold and @ing you all.

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Sexiest Podcast Character — Scripted Bracket — Round 2

Propaganda

Oleta (Within The Wires: Season 1):

Amnesiac escapee getting walked through a way out of a dystopia by her girlfriend the narrator. Doesn’t actually say anything since she’s listening to the relaxation tapes but still! Listen to that narrator go.

more Oleta propaganda because she sure does say some stuff offmic!!

laughs like she's getting away with something. often she is getting away with something but she laughs like it even when she's not

is so ready to risk it all and bust out of the institute at the first opportunity that Hester has to remind her several times not to try escaping until she's been given all of the information about The Plan

is a sound engineer. an obviously sexy trade

knowingly risked arrest to continue saying hi to her sister every day. got very elaborate about it

has good taste (reads ursula k le guin and listens to siouxsie and the banshees)

appreciates art by asking speculqtive questions about it

Strelitzia (Additional Postage Required):

women..............................................in space

A true boss babe, not in the #girlboss way, but in the "I care deeply about my city and see how it's crumbling under the weight of its tourist economy, and I am willing to commit some domestic terrorism to try to improve things in the long run" way

Vote Strelitzia!

Our own Strelitzia [Last Name Redacted] has made it to a sacred and significant competition. A vote for Strelitzia is not just a vote for series scripted podcast character - it's a vote for all of New Penzance!

Oh hey I voiced that character, hi! Vote Strelitzia y’all, she rocks

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The Grammar of

Japanese Ornament

The Studio Library of Decorative Art

George Audsley, Thomas Cutler, introduction Charles Newton

Studio Editions, London 1989, 288 pages, over 100 plates, 22,8x33cm, ISBN 978 185 170 2183

euro 60,00

email if you want to buy booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.it

From the blurb The Grammar of Japanese Ornament combines in one large-format volume some of the finest examples of oriental ornamentation in a range of media: lacquer, carving, pottery, textiles, embroidery, enamel, encrusted work, painting and drawing. For hundreds of years, with ready access to such exotic materials as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, coral, ivory and coloured woods, generations of Japanese craftsmen working under the patronage of the great feudal Daimios or overlords, exercised their highly cultivated minds and artistic skills with marvellous patience and ingenuity to form the most intricate ornamentation on sword guards, vases, perfume burners, netsuke and other items. Over 100 plates. This large format book, 330mm X 228mm, is in near-fine condition in a near-fine dust jacket that is now enclosed in a protective mylar wrap. A very attractive, collectible volume, that will require additional postage due to its size and weight. 

03/05/24

[extremesalsaing]

Additional Postage Required is a podcast about mail couriers in space given the power to pry into their mail using psychic powers. I would love to start seeing some OCs in our funky little setting!

You know, outside of a handful for TMA, I've not seen many OCs for fiction podcasts.

So, if you out there have any, I'd be very curious to hear about them. And if you don't, which podcasts have tempted you?

[littleacebee]

As 2023 comes to the end, here are podcasts I have listened to for the first time this year:

Night Shift: An Urban Fantasy Audio Drama

Super Suits

Human B Gon

Starship Q Star

Mabel

Forgive me!

Sinkhole

Girl in space

Khora podcast

Re: Dracula

Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later

Fawx & Stallion

Mission Rejected

The Ballad of Anne & Mary

Oz 9

Levian

Omen A Fantasy Audio Drama

Storm Chasers

Icarus Rising

The Endless Ocean

Absolutely No Adventures

Hello From The Hallowoods

The Case of the Greater Gatsby

Time:Bombs

Travelling Light

Alpha 8 - The Audio Drama

Sected

Additional Postage Required

Kane and Feels

Neon Inkwell

There are 30 of them! That’s like half of podcast I have listened to at all! That’s so fun! If you want you can share your 2023 finds.

And here to even more wonderful audio dramas next year.

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USPS Media Mail Guide: Shipping Educational Materials at Lower Costs

When it comes to shipping educational materials, textbooks, and other printed media, finding a cost-effective option is crucial. USPS Media Mail is an ideal solution for sending such items without breaking the bank. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what USPS Media Mail is, its benefits, how to use it effectively, and important considerations to keep in mind.

What is USPS Media Mail?

USPS Media Mail is a specialized postal service designed specifically for sending educational materials and media at reduced rates. This service is offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and is particularly beneficial for shipping books, manuscripts, CDs, DVDs, and other educational materials. It provides a cost-effective alternative to standard shipping methods.

Benefits of Using USPS Media Mail

Cost Savings: Media Mail is significantly cheaper than other USPS services like Priority Mail or First-Class Mail. This makes it an excellent choice for bulk shipments or for businesses looking to reduce shipping costs.

Tracking and Delivery Confirmation: While Media Mail is an economical choice, it doesn’t skimp on essential features. USPS provides tracking and delivery confirmation options, ensuring you can monitor your shipment's progress from start to finish.

No Weight Limits: Unlike some shipping methods, Media Mail has no weight limit, which means you can send large quantities of educational materials without worrying about extra charges.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Media Mail rates, your shipment must meet specific criteria:

Content Restrictions: Media Mail can only be used for shipping educational materials such as books, manuscripts, sound recordings, and films. The content must be educational or informational. Items like advertisements, catalogs, and promotional material do not qualify.

Packaging Requirements: Ensure that your items are properly packaged. Media Mail packages should be securely wrapped to prevent damage during transit. It’s also important to label your shipment accurately to avoid delays or additional charges.

How to Use USPS Media Mail

Prepare Your Package: Start by securely packaging your items. Make sure the package is well-sealed and durable enough to withstand handling during transit. Use sturdy boxes or padded envelopes as needed.

Labeling: Clearly label your package with the recipient’s address and your return address. USPS Media Mail requires a specific address label and postage. You can print these labels using the USPS website or at your local post office.

Postage: Calculate the postage required for your shipment based on its weight and dimensions. USPS provides an online postage calculator to help you determine the correct postage amount.

Drop-off or Pickup: You can drop off your Media Mail packages at any USPS location. Alternatively, you can schedule a pickup if you have multiple packages or prefer the convenience of having your mail collected from your location.

Important Considerations

Delivery Time: Media Mail is a cost-effective option, but it can be slower compared to other shipping methods. Delivery times may vary based on the distance and volume of mail being processed. On average, Media Mail delivery takes 2 to 8 days.

Restricted Items: Ensure that your shipment meets all eligibility criteria for Media Mail. Items that do not qualify may incur additional charges or be returned to the sender.

Insurance and Tracking: While Media Mail includes tracking, you may want to consider additional insurance for valuable or fragile items. USPS offers insurance options that can be added to your Media Mail shipment for added peace of mind.

Conclusion

USPS Media Mail is a fantastic option for shipping educational materials and media at a lower cost. Its affordability, combined with reliable tracking and delivery confirmation, makes it an attractive choice for both individuals and businesses. By understanding the eligibility requirements, preparing your packages correctly, and considering important factors like delivery time and restricted items, you can make the most of this cost-effective shipping solution. For further information or assistance, visit the USPS website or contact your local post office.

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[ladytabletop]

Hello! What media (any format) have you been enjoying recently?

hi christina!!

Podcasts: Wolf 359 (again), Additional Postage Required (again), and Design Games

Music: my trucker playlist (just search Songs to Drive and 18 Wheeler To" on spotify, I'm too lazy to link rn), and Brandi Carlile

TV: abbott elementary, the bear, make some noise, what we do in the shadows, over the garden wall

Books: Our Wives Under the Sea, The Hollow Places, Hell Followed with Us, Such Sharp Teeth, How to Sell a Haunted House