Best Ron Speakman Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 36: Interview with Rural Carrier & NRLCA Vice Presidential Candidate, Kristin Wakeman 2:14:48

5h ago2:14:48

2:14:48

In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Wakeman, a dedicated advocate and candidate for Vice President of the NRLCA to discuss her campaign and plans for a more transparent and effective union. From updating the NRLCA Magazine to improving training for RCAs, Kristin is dedicated to ensuring that every member is equipped for success. Listen in to …

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PKCC Episode 166 - Kevin Blok 1:32:39

14h ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Join us this week with Hanshi Kevin Blok, a martial artist and native of Windsor, ON, an academic, Defensive Tactics Instructor, author and parachutist.He holds multiple ranks including a 9th dan in Aikido from the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF), and an 8th Dan in Yoshinkai Aikido from the world headquarters in Tokyo Japan. He was ind…

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PKCC Episode 165 - Jeff Speakman 1:30:40

8d ago1:30:40

1:30:40

Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Jeff Speakman. Sensei Speakman is an actor and a martial artist in the art of American Kenpo and Japanese Gōjū-ryū. He holds a 10th degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate and a 9th degree black belt in Tenshi Goju Kai. Between 2008 and 2018, he was President of the International Kempo Federation. He …

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PKCC Episode 164 - Seasonality in Martial Arts 24:55

15d ago24:55

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Join us in this micro topic as we discuss the idea of seasonality in martial arts, including changing up your training during the year, benefits of focused training versus steady attendance, and avoiding mental and physical burnout. #PKCC #martialarts #karate

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Episode 35: Interview with Rural Carrier & NRLCA Presidential Candidate, Bill Mea 2:30:45

5d ago2:30:45

2:30:45

In today's episode, we sit down with Bill Mea, a dedicated 26-year Rural Carrier with the USPS and a longstanding NRLCA union dues-paying member, who is now running for the position of President of the NRLCA. With over two decades as a local officer, Bill has dedicated his career to advocating for union members. In this candid campaign conversation…

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PKCC Episode 163 - Ron Wattie 1:32:05

22d ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Join us this week as we sit down with Ron Wattie. Sensei Wattie is a 6th Dan chief instructor, at Merrickville Karate Club. He is known for his self defense techniques, especially using the cane, and is an Area Director for The Canadian Karate Association. The Merrickville Shotokan Karate Club is affiliated with the World Kobudo Federation. It was …

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Episode 34: Another Update with NALC Activist & City Letter Carrier, Tyler Vasseur 1:56:51

25d ago1:56:51

1:56:51

In today's episode, hear Tyler give us an update on his “Build a Fighting NALC” movement, including how many branches and state associations have passed open bargaining resolutions. In addition, Tyler and I talk about the lack of leadership and representation within the NALC, his mission statement, the interim coordinating committee that is being f…

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PKCC Episode 162 - Richard Norton 1:35:31

25d ago1:35:31

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Join us this week as we sit down with Richard Norton. Richard Norton is an undisputed legend of action cinema who remains one of the highest rated Martial Artists in his field. He even holds a unique accolade as one of the most highly regarded Westerners to work on the dynamic films of Hong Kong stars, Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. Born and raised in…

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Episode 33: Interview with Rich Ray, Local Branch Vice President from Brooklyn, NY 2:26:33

17d ago2:26:33

2:26:33

In today's episode, we welcome Rich Ray to the show as we delve into a wide range of topics crucial to every city letter carrier. From the Concerned Letter Carriers and Build a Fighting NALC movements, to unity, division, and the passion and anger driving change, we cover it all. We discuss critical issues such as heat and safety, the value of empl…

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PKCC Episode 161 - Host Chat McDojo Episode 1:33:10

18d ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Join us as we chat again with the hosts of PKCC in this unique episode about McDojos! What are McDojos? How to avoid them? What are the funniest moments encountering a McDojo? Find out in this episode! Our wonderful hosts dive into another great conversation while taking more questions from the viewers and bring them on to the show to chat with us.…

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PKCC Episode 160 - Host Chat 1:32:05

27d ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Join us as we chat again with the hosts of PKCC about all things Martial Arts. We love these laid back episodes, and we hope you do too!

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PKCC Episode 159 - Jason Chen 1:35:25

1M ago1:35:25

1:35:25

Join us this week as we sit down with Jason Chen. Jason Chen is a level 3 wrestling coach at the Reinitz Wrestling Centre, home to the Montreal Wrestling Club. The Reinitz Wrestling Centre, is located in the Sylvan Adams Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association (YM-YWHA) Montreal, Canada. Coach Chen has over 20 years wrestling experience bo…

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PKCC Episode 156 - Chantal Vaillancourt 1:29:26

2M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Chantal Vaillancourt, head instructor at Karaté Shorin ryu Shubukan Boisbriand. #PKCC #Karate #MartialArts

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PKCC Episode 155 - Patrick Barton 1:34:57

2M ago1:34:57

1:34:57

Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Patrick Barton. Patrick Barton began his journey in Jiu-jitsu around 1985, training under the Bynoe family in North Bay, Ontario. His dedication and passion led him to study a variety of styles, including Kindai Ha Shinto-ryu and Daito-ryu, and he received his Nidan rank from Shihan Bill Bynoe. Sensei Ba…

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PKCC Episode 154 - John Spears 1:34:27

2M ago1:34:27

1:34:27

Join us this week as we sit down with John Spears. John “Doc” Spears is a former 18 Delta Special Operations Medic and sniper who served in the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He has worked in counter-insurgency/counter narco-terrorism and interdiction projects throughout Central and South America. He specializes in small unit tactics and snip…

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PKCC Episode 152 - Neil Stolsmark 1:25:45

3M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Neil Stolsmark. Kyoshi Stolsmark has been actively training in the martial arts for over 40 years and has been a full time karate instructor since 1983. He has an insightful and precise teaching style that inspires both young and old and his enthusiasm is said to be contagious. For this, he is called the…

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Episode 32: Interview with Rural Carrier & Director of Steward Operations Candidate, James Brennan 1:26:42

3M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

Today's guest, James Brennan, is an NRLCA dues-paying member and USPS Rural Carrier from the state of Michigan. Starting as a Rural Carrier Associate in April 2017, he became a regular Rural Carrier in November of 2020 and was elected as a steward in 2021. Since then, he has filed numerous grievances on contractual and disciplinary issues, successf…

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PKCC Episode 151 - Wilfred Seerattan 1:37:22

4M ago1:37:22

1:37:22

Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Wilfreed Seerattan. Sensei Seerattan is a 6th degree black belt and is the head instructor of the Toronto Japan Karate Association (JKA) Dojo. He was born in Trinidad in 1966, began practicing karate in September of 1983 with Sensei Archeson Wells, and obtained his Shodan in 1989 from Okazaki Sensei. He …

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PKCC Episode 149 - Host Chat 4 Year Anniversary Show 1:35:23

4M ago1:35:23

1:35:23

Join us as we chat again with the hosts of PKCC for a special 4th year anniversary celebration! Our wonderful hosts dive into another great conversation while taking more questions from the viewers and bringing them on to the show to chat with us. Don't miss this special occasion as we celebrate four amazing years of engaging content and lively dis…

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Episode 31: OPM Federal Disability Retirement; Interview with IFW Law Group 55:15

4M ago55:15

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In today’s episode, we have a conversation regarding OPM Federal Disability Retirement with Erik Blowers (owner and managing attorney) and Rachel Klink (associate attorney) of IFW Law Group, a national law firm committed to providing the highest quality legal services for injured federal employees across the United States. With offices in both Char…

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PKCC Episode 147 - Rudy Duquet 1:31:38

4M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Rudy Duquet. Sensei Duquet started martial arts when he was just 4 and half years old! He first practiced Taekwon-Do and obtained his first black belt at the age of 10. After winning several titles in competition in this discipline, he felt the need to develop further and differently. It was the beginnin…

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Episode 30: Update with NALC Activist & City Letter Carrier, Tyler Vasseur 1:29:07

5M ago1:29:07

1:29:07

In today’s episode, City Letter Carrier and NALC activist, Tyler Vasseur, gives us an update regarding the “Build a Fighting NALC” movement (which revolves around open bargaining resolutions) including how much it has grown, and how many branches across the country are getting involved since our interview last month. We also have a thought-provokin…

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PKCC Episode 146 - Gerry DiSanto 1:30:36

5M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Gerry DiSanto. Sensei DiSanto is the owner and operator of the Defensive Arts Training Centre in St. Catharines. Along with his skills in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, grappling, and weaponry, Gerry DiSanto has been training in martial arts for several decades and is a renowned martial arts instructor i…

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PKCC Episode 144 - Lori O'Connell 1:32:25

5M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Lori O'Connell. Sensei O'Connell has trained in the martial arts for over 30 years and taught for over 27 years. She was the owner and head instructor of Pacific Wave Jiu-jitsu in Richmond, BC, which she ran for 14 years before closing it during the pandemic in 2020. Sensei O'Connell holds the rank of 5t…

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PKCC Episode 143 - Phil Duncan 1:33:16

5M ago1:33:16

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Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Phil Duncan. Phil Duncan is a Use of Force Expert/Instructor with over 35 years of Martial Arts expertise. He holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Close Quarter Combat Sambo (C.Q.C.S.) and is a Master Instructor recognized by the United States Combat Sambo Association. Sensei Duncan has worked various plainc…

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PKCC Episode 139 - Rick Ellis 1:36:29

6M ago1:36:29

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Join us this week as we sit down with Sensei Rick Ellis. Sensei Ellis has had a wide-ranging career as a musician, audio engineer, visual designer, programmer, and software entrepreneur. Somewhere along the way he discovered Jiu Jitsu and became obsessed with it. Rick would go on to earn his black belt under Roy Dean. Of all his accomplishments, Se…

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Episode 29: Interview with City Letter Carrier & NALC Activist, Tyler Vasseur 1:29:13

6M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

Our guest today is a City Letter Carrier and active member of the NALC who is starting a movement revolving around open bargaining resolutions, open communication, transparency, and accountability with regards to our leadership within the NALC. Their main objective is to organize the membership and build a much stronger NALC, and one that will figh…

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PKCC Episode 138 - Pascal Serei 1:34:33

6M ago1:34:33

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Join us this week as we sit down with Hanshi Pascal Serei, 9th Dan. Hanshi Serei began training in 1957 and founded Nintai Ryu Ju-Jitsu in 2000. He also holds black belts in 10 martial arts, including ju-jitsu, judo, karate, and kobudo. He is also certified in areas including national coaching, pistol and revolver use, and tactical baton use.Whethe…

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PKCC Episode 136 - James Pankewicz 1:37:39

6M ago1:37:39

1:37:39

Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with James Pankewicz. Sensei Pankiewicz is a 5th Dan in Matsubayashiryu karatedo (under Arakaki Toshimitsu Hanshi). He has practiced martial arts for 30+ years including Wadoryu karate, Shorinryu karate, Jujitsu, and Okinawan kobudo. Sensei Pankewicz first came to Japan in 1996 to study Japanese language, cu…

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Episode 28: Interview with Dr. Robert Kustin, CEO of Fed-Hurt 1:38:33

6M ago1:38:33

1:38:33

My guest today, Dr. Robert Kustin, is the CEO of Fed-Hurt, which treats the injuries of all Federal Employees, and whose sole mission is to create the largest provider network to help and treat all federal employees, from hurt to help. In this important and informational episode, Dr. Kustin discusses his journey to helping injured federal employees…

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PKCC Episode 134 - Host Chat 1:33:41

7M ago1:33:41

1:33:41

Join us as we chat again with the hosts of PKCC! Our wonderful hosts dive into another great conversation while taking more questions from the viewers and bring them on to the show to chat with us. #PKCC #martialarts #karate

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Episode 27: Our Responsibility to Ourselves 37:23

7M ago37:23

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In this short, but necessary episode, I talk about what I consider to be an obstacle for all of us, that being the federal employee (ourselves), and I give a simple three-step process we can use to overcome that obstacle. We are all in this fight together, and we need to continue to not only support one another, but also light a fire under each oth…

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PKCC Episode 132 - Rick Williamson 1:28:16

7M ago1:28:16

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Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Rick Williamson. Kyoshi Rick Williamson has been involved in Martial Arts since 1964 both as a competitor and a teacher. He won the middleweight division of the Western Canadian University Judo Championships in 1971 and again in 1972. He was the head instructor of the Portage Tae Kwon Do Club from 1980 …

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PKCC Episode 130 - Adam Grogin 1:34:29

7M ago1:34:29

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Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Adam Grogin. A lifelong Martial Artist, Master Grogin's journey began in 1987 after a Karate Birthday Party sparked his passion following The Karate Kid movie. He started Tae Kwon Do in 1992, primarily focusing on a World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) based style, incorporating Olympic Style Sparring and I…

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Episode 26: OSHA - Its the Law 1:33:35

7M ago1:33:35

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In this informational episode, we talk about our rights under OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) from code of federal regulations and the OSHA 300 log, to the OSHA fact sheet regarding whistleblower complaints under section 11(c) and even some of the ELM, (Employee & Labor Relations Manual), which applies to all postal employees, an…

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PKCC Episode 128 - Katie Murphy 1:37:09

8M ago1:37:09

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Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Katie Murphy. She is a twenty-two time World Champion in karate, a fifteen-time U.S. National Champion, and a ten-time New York State Champion. Sensei Murphy began her training in Goju Ryu in 1991, and has continued to study the art ever since. Over the past 15 years, Katie has expanded her martial arts…

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PKCC Episode 126 - Ely Camejo 1:36:55

8M ago1:36:55

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Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Ely Camejo. Sensei Camejo serves as the Programs Director at Therien Orleans and holds a 1st-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Fernando Zulick. He's also achieved a 4th-degree Black Belt in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, certified by the Therien Jiu-Jitsu board members and the World Kobudo Fe…

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Episode 25: Interview with a City Letter Carrier from Nebraska 1:50:29

8M ago1:50:29

1:50:29

Our guest today is a 19-year-veteran City Letter Carrier and an NALC union dues paying member, and has held many positions within the NALC, from both a local branch and state level, and is currently an arbitration advocate. Hear our guest and I talk about the collusion and cronyism that takes place within our local branches, including the lack of t…

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PKCC Episode 124 - 2023 Final Show with Senseis Copeland, Rice, and Taylor 1:40:00

8M ago1:40:00

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Join us in our very last episode of Punch Kick Choke Chat for 2023, as we send off the year by kicking it with Sensei Conroy Copeland, Kyoshi Adette Rice, and Renshi Scott Taylor alongside our regular hosts.

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PKCC Episode 123 - Paul Rose 1:34:14

9M ago1:34:14

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Join us in one of our last episodes of 2023 as we sit down with Master Paul Rose, 8th Dan in Taekwondo and owner of the Michigan Academy of Taekwondo in Northville, Michigan. Master Rose began his training in 1982 and received his black belt in 1988.Master Rose had a competitive career that took him to 38 states and across the globe, and has won ma…

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GRAYSTONE PODCAST 15:00

9M ago15:00

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Kenny and Jane Hodge entertain you with a conversation about homeless people in America. America we can do better!!By Hodge2Hodge

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Episode 24: Interview with a City Letter Carrier from Utah 3:04:20

9M ago3:04:20

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This City Letter Carrier has always been advocating and fighting for their brothers and sisters, and because management was intimidated by how strong and knowledgeable of a steward they were, management messed with their pay, tried to put them on emergency placement, and even tried to casually assist during an election for stewards by having a stan…

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PKCC Episode 122 - Host Chat 1:33:22

9M ago1:33:22

1:33:22

Join us as we chat again with the hosts of PKCC! Our wonderful hosts dive into another great conversation while taking more questions from the viewers and bring them on to the show to chat with us. #PKCC #martialarts #karate

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PKCC Episode 121 - Jean Kanokogi 1:32:31

9M ago1:32:31

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Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Jean Kanokogi. Jean Kanokogi is a 6th degree black belt in judo and a highly respected Sensei. She was on the U.S. national judo team, and won several medals in international tournaments. Most notably, she was one of the original signers of the American Civil Liberty Union suit to fight for women…

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Episode 23: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Tennessee 1:44:56

9M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

Our guest today, who's a Rural Carrier from the state of Tennessee, talks about the many issues that revolve around the Rural Route Evaluation Compensation System (RRECS for short) such as route coverage percentage, CBU (cluster box units) issues, mapping issues, unscannable parcels versus door miscellaneous issues, and even the unrealistic and una…

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Episode 22: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Indiana 2:08:49

10M ago2:08:49

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Our guest today will share their story which details how management harassed and continuously mistreated them, and even retaliated / targeted them at some point, including facing pending termination. We will also be having a conversation regarding the Rural Route Evaluation Compensation System (RRECS for short) and how that is effecting rural carri…

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PKCC Episode 120 - Perry Williams Kelly 1:30:26

10M ago1:30:26

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Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Perry William Kelly, a martial artist, martial arts journalist, lawyer, and professor! Sensei Kelly has been active in martial arts for over 55 years. He is a three-time senior international gold medalist, Martial Arts Success Magazine writer, and holds a 6th Dan in can-ryu jiu-jitsu. He’s also a…

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Episode 21: Mental Illness & Disorders, OWCP Stress Claims, & Other Resources 39:32

10M ago39:32

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In this episode we talk about mental illness and mental disorders stemming from having to work in a toxic and hostile work environment. We also address how we can file an OWCP stress claim regarding our mental illness and/or disorders, what's needed to do that, and other useful resources to combat the mistreatment from management and the toxic and …

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PKCC Episode 119 - Cos Vona 1:36:19

10M ago1:36:19

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Join us this week on PKCC as we sit down with Sensei Cos Vona. Sensei Vona began his training in 1974. He holds an 8th Degree Black Belt from Seishinkan Karate Kobudo International, the World Kobudo Federation and All Okinawan Karate Do Federation, Japan. He’s also very into different styles of Karate, kobudo, and Jiujitsu. He is a director of 2 sc…

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Episode 20: Interview with Corey Walton, Host & Creator of the Podcast ”From A to Arbitration” 1:25:10

10M ago1:25:10

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Our special guest today is Corey Walton, a City Letter Carrier who is well-known for his podcast and for helping the NALC members. We will be getting both personal and educational in this interview, and not only will you learn something you didn’t know about Corey, but you will hear him talk about some issues that a lot of us go through, including …

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