Parcels of Knowledge

A podcast dedicated to the education of the city letter carrier and to the building of a more militant NALC. Hosted by the Roseville Wreckingball Joshua Shrum. This podcast does not represent the usps or the nalc nor do the views or opinions express any other entity nor carrier other than Joshua shrum. Any relation to real life events or names are simply coincidental. Any names used were used to represent false individuals when doing skits.

Episodes

Jul 19, 2025

46 min

In this episode we asked Region 15 and carriers nationwide to ask NBA Candidate Richie Ray any question they would like to ask and we grilled Big Rich. We get to know this great guy, and now Region 15 can make an educated choice this coming election. 

Jul 16, 2025

24 min

This episode is about Undelivered mail, the consequences of doing nothing about this, and the reasons why I think its a violation of the contract. This is different than National's opinion. Please keep that in mind when developing your own contentions. 

Jul 15, 2025

3hr 9 min

Enforcing Heat Safety with Manny Peralta, Next Generation Carriers, Corey Walton, Alan Gegax, and many more 

Jul 8, 2025

26 min

This episode is another Contractual Alphabet Soup with a focus on No Lunches and Out Of Schedule Premiums. 
If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie "coffee" Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com 
If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of NALC Branch 4374 please submit the to Richie Rays Email hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com 
We will be accepting questions until July 15th, upon which we will be subsequently interviewing each other on air. its going to be an exciting time so please, feel free to flood us with any question you would like, we will ask every one of them. 
Sunday, July 13th, 8pm EST.
Speakers:
Corey Walton (From A to Arbitration podcast)
Alan Gegax & Michael Brasaemle (Classes of Mail podcast)
Richie Ray (Hot House podcast)
Joshua Shrum (Parcels of Knowledge podcast)
Mallory Eubanks & John Morris (CCA Corner podcast)
Elliot Simmons (On the Workroom Floor podcast)
More information will follow in the coming days!
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/3_Fp6sJzSUCXW7tbzB0E5A

Jun 30, 2025

23 min

Letter Carriers, arm yourselves with knowledge! In this episode, The Roseville Wrecking Ball breaks down crucial topics to empower you on your route. Learn how to leverage Article 41 mini bids, understand your rights for 271G special inspections to prevent route overburdening, and get an innovative strategy for stewards to set precedent without management's typical roadblocks. We also share a somber moment for heat-related tragedies and stress the importance of comfort stops. 
If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie "coffee" Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com 
If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of NALC Branch 4374 please submit the to Richie Rays Email hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com 
We will be accepting questions until July 15th, upon which we will be subsequently interviewing each other on air. its going to be an exciting time so please, feel free to flood us with any question you would like, we will ask every one of them. 

Jun 23, 2025

23 min

So many letter carriers are confused about the new overtime changes. This episode is an attempt to clear the air about the many misconceptions and fill the void for the things you may not already know. 
If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie "coffee" Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com 
If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of NALC Branch 4374 please submit the to Richie Rays Email hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com 
We will be accepting questions until July 15th, upon which we will be subsequently interviewing each other on air. its going to be an exciting time so please, feel free to flood us with any question you would like, we will ask every one of them. 
I will be posting all references to the Parcels of Knowledge Facebook later tonight or tomorrow morning 

Jun 16, 2025

15 min

Episode 10 is about requesting to speak to your steward, and solicitation of grievances. 

Jun 13, 2025

55 min

In this episode I go over the questions that listeners have submitted and Walt Mcgregory every single one. Walt Mcgregory is a candidate for Region 6 National Business Agent, an office which is currently held by David Mudd. Walt is on the Concerned Letter Carriers Ticket. This episode is longer than usual but it is a good one. 

Jun 10, 2025

21 min

Episode 8 goes through the New MOU effective July 1st and talks about what we can do to reshape our future for the better using this MOU. 

Jun 4, 2025

19 min

Next Weeks Episode is dropping a week early so I can take the week off to focus on many grievances I have backlogged. This episode is about LWOP denial, and management's subsequent stealing of carrier leave balances. Additionally it covers blanket leave policies. This episode has a special dedication to Warren Michigan Post Office. We Stand with you Warren, Now is the time to fight back. The Roseville Wreckingball Is Here If You Need An Additional Hand. 

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