THE
STAMPCAST

Small Designs. Big Stories.

 
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Welcome to Stampcast

Step inside the world of stamps with Stampcast — our new podcast series that uncovers the fascinating stories behind these miniature masterpieces. Join artists, authors, collectors and cultural experts as they explore how stamps evolve into collectible works of art, celebrating the people, places and moments that shape our world.

Meet your Host

Damon Parkin

Damon has been writing about Special Stamps for the Royal Mail Stamps and Collectible team for the past decade, covering more than 120 issues.

He's a writer and journalist who’s been collecting stamps since his godmother sent him a First Day Cover as an eighth birthday gift in 1979. Growing up abroad, he continued to pursue his passion, building First Day Cover collections from Hong Kong, Germany and the US, among other territories – proving that philately gets you everywhere.

Episode 1: Through the Wardrobe

Acclaimed illustrator Keith Robinson shares tales of torment, triumph and obsession as he reveals the story behind his artwork for stamps, capturing key moments from The Chronicles of Narnia Stamp Issue, launched earlier in 2025.

Episode 2: Comic Classics, Cosmic Cobwebs

Dig in to the philatelic files to unearth tales of a heartbroken cartoonist, spider-catching stargazers and knights who say 'Ni' in this episode of The Stampcast.