Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 58m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (4)
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
94%
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About This Podcast

Dear Penpal is your guide to the world of letter writing and penpal connections. Hosted by Judit and Parker, each episode brings you practical tips, listener stories, and conversations with penpal enthusiasts. From finding your first penpal to creating tracking systems and building lasting friendships through the mail, we cover it all. Whether you're brand new to penpalling or a seasoned correspondent, this podcast is for you. Join our community of letter lovers and discover the joy of snail mail.

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Recent Episodes

S1E18 Episode 18: Frugal Penpal Tips From Two People Who Just Bought a Lot of Stationery

Jun 07, 2026 1h 13m

we are not the most qualified people for this. and yet. 🛍️💌This week a listener asked Parker and Judit for frugal penpal tips. This same week Parker and Judit bought a lot of stationery. We are doing…

S1E17 Episode 17: Parker's First Fountain Pen, Decorated Journals & Launching Our Traveling Sticker Card

May 31, 2026 1h 16m

new era unlocked 🖊️🎨💌This week is a cozy life update episode, Judit decorated her journal and something in her has been awakened, Parker got a Paper Republic and her first fountain pen and some ink…

S1E16 Episode 16: Zines, Snail Mail Clubs & Junk Journaling with Emily from Junk.This.Universe

May 24, 2026 1h 41m

she found us. she mailed us her zine. judit subscribed. 🥹✂️💌This week Parker and Judit are talking with Emily (@junk.this.universe), zine maker, snail mail club founder, junk journal lover, former…

S1E15 Episode 15: Judit Has 26 Penpals, Listener Mail & A Letter from Poland

May 17, 2026 27m

we have some things to report 👀💌This week Parker and Judit are reading your messages, sharing a truly beautiful letter that arrived at the PO box, and a penpal update from Poland, an actual art…

S1E14 Episode 14: Collecting Analog Treasures at Disneyland for Your Penpals & Junk Journal

May 10, 2026 49m

We are going to Disneyland and we are doing it for the penpals & junk journals 🏰💌This week Parker and Judit break down almost everything you can collect, save, buy, and lovingly hoard at…

S1E13 Episode 13: Mail Art & Decorating Envelopes with Paper Source Content Creator Brenna Malmberg

May 03, 2026 1h 22m

Your envelopes are about to get a serious upgrade ✉️🎨This week Parker and Judit are talking with Brenna Malmberg (@brennamedia) — San Diego based mail artist, Paper Source content creator, and…

S1E12 Episode 12: The Art of Slowing Down with Pressed Flower Artist Hope Steinle

Apr 26, 2026 1h 26m

This week we sat down with Hope Steinle (@hopesteinle) — pressed flower artist, founder of The Wildflower Post snail mail club, and a genuinely open guest. We talked about pressing flowers from her…

S1E11 Episode 11: Listener Mail, Penpal Updates & Our Hot Takes

Apr 19, 2026 58m

A cozy and very honest episode 💌We're reading your messages and checking in on our real life penpal situations and sharing some updates. CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @dearpenpalpodcastEmail:…

S1E10 Episode 10: Penpal Search, Royal Mail & Postcard Stamps

Apr 12, 2026 49m

400 downloads in?! We're celebrating! 🎉💌This week Parker announces the penpal starter set giveaway winner, shares a community penpal search update (the connections you've all been making are…

S1E9 Episode 9: Interview with Janielle from SF Junk Journal Club & PO Box Mail

Apr 05, 2026 1h 18m

Local stationery and junk journal communities are thriving! 📓✨This week we're talking with Janielle from SF Junk Journal Club (@sfjunkjournalclub) about running a local junk journal meetup, the…

S1E8 Episode 8: Pressing Flowers for Penpals, Postcard Swaps & Our First Listener Story

Mar 29, 2026 47m

Spring mail vibes! 🌸📮This week we're diving into flower pressing (how to actually pack them without breaking!), the postcard swap experience, why postcards are having a moment, Judit's fountain pen…

S1E7 Episode 7: Stationery Cart Chaos, Fountain Pens & The Moldy Sticker Book Story

Mar 22, 2026 48m

This week we're keeping it real and having FUN! 📮Parker's stationery cart is a disaster, she might have been too sparse with penpal extras, we found some HILARIOUS Postcrossing posts, Judit wants to…

S1E6 Episode 6: Junk Journals & Building a Creative Mail Club in Australia with Meow Mail

Mar 15, 2026 59m

Today we're diving deep into junk journals, creative entrepreneurship, and running a mail club from Australia! 📮We're sitting down with Nicky from Meow Mail (@meowmail.co), a monthly junk journal…

Episode 5: Penpal Letter Share (Parker Cried!), Our PO Box, Intro Cards & The Stamp Mystery

Mar 10, 2026 48m

Fair warning: Parker definitely got emotional reading one of her penpal letters in this episode 😭💌In Episode 5, we're opening up and sharing actual letters we've received, announcing our brand new PO…

S1E4 Episode 4: Postcrossing vs Instagram Swaps & Penpal Etiquette

Mar 01, 2026 50m

In this episode, we're breaking down the difference between Postcrossing (the official website system) and Instagram postcard swaps (informal community exchanges), what "proof" means in each context,…

S1E3 Episode 3: Interview with Hello From Toronto + Themed Letter Tips

Feb 22, 2026 38m

Our first guest episode is here! 🎙️Meet Handan from @hello.from.Toronto — an illustrator and designer who went from advertising in Turkey to running her own mail club in Toronto. After working at…

S1E2 Episode 2: Do You Need a PO Box? Plus Our Favorite Stationery Shops

Feb 16, 2026 37m

Welcome back to Dear Penpal! In Episode 2, we're diving into the practical side of penpalling: should you get a PO box, what stationery essentials do you actually need, and where can you find…

S1E1 Episode 1: Your Penpal Journey Starts Here

Feb 08, 2026 37m

Welcome to Dear Penpal! In our first episode, we're covering the essentials: how to find your first penpal, create a tracking system to stay organized, and write a great first letter.Whether you're…

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