
Postmarked & Tipsy
Claim This Podcastby Jessica and Kara
Podcast Overview
<p>What can a postcard really tell you?</p><p></p><p>On <b>Postmarked & Tipsy</b>, we explore real vintage postcards from the past — and the stories hidden between the lines.</p><p></p><p>Each episode starts with a simple message… and quickly turns into something else:</p><p>A mystery<br />A question<br />Or a story that doesn’t quite add up</p><p></p><p>With a drink in hand, we dig into the details, the history, and the people behind the postcard — trying to figure out what was really going on.</p>
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4/30/2026
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July 31, 2026
Episode 17: Scotch Fishers' Washing Day
<p>What do Scottish fishwives, an unreadable postcard message, King Edward VII, and a Wild Berry Cosmo have in common?</p><p>Apparently...quite a lot.</p><p></p><p>This week, Kara and Jessica investigate a vintage postcard titled <b>Scotch Fishers' Washing Day</b>, featuring women washing clothes along a Scottish stream—an ordinary moment that somehow became a tourist souvenir. Along the way, they try to decipher a mysterious message from Jessie, wonder why she was in such a hurry, and ask the question that started it all:</p><p><b>Who looked at women doing laundry and thought, "This would make a great postcard"?</b></p><p></p><p>The episode also includes a fascinating history of Scotland's fishwives, a beautiful New Zealand stamp, a listener-assisted history rabbit hole, Tavern Mail featuring postcards from New Orleans, Australia, Hollywood, and the Spam Museum, plus another round of unpredictable Cold Reads.</p><p></p><p>As always...</p><p>Every postcard leaves behind a few clues...<br />and a lot of unanswered questions.</p><p></p><p>📮 Have a vintage postcard with a mystery? We'd love to hear from you!<br /><br /><b>Keywords</b></p><p>Vintage Postcards, Postal History, Ephemera, Antique Postcards, Postcard Collecting, History Podcast, Americana, Vintage Travel, Postmarked and Tipsy, Historical Mysteries</p><p><b>About the Podcast</b></p><p><i>Postmarked & Tipsy</i> is a podcast where history, postcards, cocktails, and curiosity collide.</p><p>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.</p><p><b>Follow Us</b></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/postmarkedtipsy/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/postmarkedtipsy/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580795172979" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580795172979</a></p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@PostmarkedTipsy" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@PostmarkedTipsy</a></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.postmarkedtipsy.com" target="_blank">www.postmarkedtipsy.com</a></p><p></p><p><b>Support the Show</b></p><p>If you'd like to support the podcast, share an episode, follow us on social media or tell another vintage-loving history nerd about the tavern.</p><p></p><p><b>Disclaimer</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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. <i>Postmarked & Tipsy</i> 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. Our content is intended for adult audiences of legal drinking age and is not intended to promote excessive drinking, substance abuse or unsafe behavior. If you choose to consume alcohol, please do so responsibly and never drink and drive. If alcohol or substance use is affecting you or someone you know, support is available through local mental health, addiction recovery and crisis support services in your area. Listener discretion is advised.</p>

July 24, 2026
Episode 16: Save a Few Soldier Boys
<p>A postcard mailed from Birmingham, England, during World War I turns into one of our favorite mysteries yet.</p><p></p><p>In 1916, Flo writes to her friend Bertha, who's enjoying a holiday in Somerset, with one unusual request: <i>"Hope you will not fall in love with all the soldier boys—but save a few for when I come down."</i></p><p></p><p>Naturally, we have questions.</p><p></p><p>Every postcard leaves behind a few clues...and a lot of unanswered questions.</p><p></p><p>Music by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/users/unbanishedmule-46813463/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=313883" target="_blank">UnbanishedMule</a> from <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=313883" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></p><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>Vintage Postcards, Postal History, Ephemera, Antique Postcards, Postcard Collecting, History Podcast, Americana, Vintage Travel, Postmarked and Tipsy, Historical Mysteries</p><p></p><p><b>About the Podcast</b></p><p><i>Postmarked & Tipsy</i> is a podcast where history, postcards, cocktails, and curiosity collide.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Follow Us</b></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/postmarkedtipsy/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/postmarkedtipsy/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580795172979" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580795172979</a></p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@postmarked_tipsy" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@postmarked_tipsy</a></p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@PostmarkedTipsy" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@PostmarkedTipsy</a></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.postmarkedtipsy.com" target="_blank">www.postmarkedtipsy.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/postmarkedandtipsy" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/company/postmarkedandtipsy</a></p><p></p><p><b>Support the Show</b></p><p>If you'd like to support the podcast, share an episode, follow us on social media or tell another vintage-loving history nerd about the tavern.</p><p></p><p><b>Disclaimer</b></p><p>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. <i>Postmarked & Tipsy</i> 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. Our content is intended for adult audiences of legal drinking age and is not intended to promote excessive drinking, substance abuse or unsafe behavior. If you choose to consume alcohol, please do so responsibly and never drink and drive. If alcohol or substance use is affecting you or someone you know, support is available through local mental health, addiction recovery and crisis support services in your area. Listener discretion is advised.</p>

July 17, 2026
Episode 15: The Hometown Episode
<p>This week we're heading home.</p><p></p><p>Kara returns to Framingham, Mass., while Jessica shares memories from Lincoln, RI, as we explore two vintage postcards from the places where we grew up.</p><p></p><p>Along the way, we revisit downtown landmarks, uncover local history, swap childhood stories, mix two hometown-inspired cocktails, and discover that even familiar places can raise unexpected questions.</p><p></p><p>Every postcard leaves behind a few clues...and a lot of unanswered questions.</p><p></p><p>Music by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/users/unbanishedmule-46813463/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=313883" target="_blank">UnbanishedMule</a> from <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=313883" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></p><p></p><p><b>About the Podcast</b></p><p><i>Postmarked & Tipsy</i> is a podcast where history, postcards, cocktails, and curiosity collide.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>Vintage Postcards, Postal History, Ephemera, Antique Postcards, Postcard Collecting, History Podcast, Americana, Vintage Travel, Postmarked and Tipsy, Historical Mysteries</p><p></p><p><b>Follow Us</b></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/postmarkedtipsy/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/postmarkedtipsy/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580795172979" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580795172979</a></p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@postmarked_tipsy" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@postmarked_tipsy</a></p><p>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@PostmarkedTipsy" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@PostmarkedTipsy</a></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.postmarkedtipsy.com" target="_blank">www.postmarkedtipsy.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/postmarkedandtipsy" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/company/postmarkedandtipsy</a></p><p></p><p><b>Disclaimer</b></p><p>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. <i>Postmarked & Tipsy</i> 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. Our content is intended for adult audiences of legal drinking age and is not intended to promote excessive drinking, substance abuse or unsafe behavior. If you choose to consume alcohol, please do so responsibly and never drink and drive. If alcohol or substance use is affecting you or someone you know, support is available through local mental health, addiction recovery and crisis support services in your area. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p> </p>
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- What is Postmarked & Tipsy?
<p>What can a postcard really tell you?</p><p></p><p>On <b>Postmarked & Tipsy</b>, we explore real vintage postcards from the past — and the stories hidden between the lines.</p><p></p><p>Each episode starts with a simple message… and quickly turns into something else:</p><p>A mystery<br />A question<br />Or a story that doesn’t quite add up</p><p></p><p>With a drink in hand, we dig into the details, the history, and the people behind the postcard — trying to figure out what was really going on.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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