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Zak Mir talks to Mark Routh, CEO of Prospex Energy, an AIM-quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects. Prospex Energy provides an operational update on its production, development, and drilling schedules across its portfolio of three producing natural gas assets in onshore Europe: Viura, Selva, and El Romeral. Prospex Energy: A Bright Future in European Gas Production In recent times, Prospex Energy has been making waves in the European gas sector, and with good reason. With a solid operational update, the company is well-positioned to grow, thanks to a balanced portfolio of assets and a commitment to sustainable energy production. Let's dive deeper into the latest developments and what they mean for the future of the company. Operational Update: Increased Production and Future Plans Prospex Energy has reported a significant increase in net production since this time last year. The company now boasts production income from three assets located in two stable European nations. This not only covers overheads but also ensures that the company remains debt-free, setting the stage for future growth. However, there have been some operational challenges, particularly with the VRA field. In January, flow tests from the VRA 1B well showed promising results, with a flow rate of around 500,000 cubic meters per day. Yet, subsequent reports indicated a reduction in flow rates and an increase in water handling requirements. These operational issues are part and parcel of managing gas assets, but the acquisition of the VRA field last August has been transformative, doubling production for Prospex Read More https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-talks-to-mark-routh-ceo-of-prospex-energy-2/

Zak Mir talks to Mark Routh, CEO of Prospex Energy, as the AIM-quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects announced that it has qualified to apply for onshore open acreage hydrocarbon exploration licences in Poland. Key points covered: Expansion into Poland: Prospex Energy has spent about a year preparing to apply for licenses in Poland, demonstrating both financial and technical capability. European Growth Strategy: The company is not seeking "domination," but rather expansion, aiming to grow into a significant European gas-producing company. Current Projects: Prospex Energy is already operating in Spain and Italy, and Poland is viewed as a long-term growth project, with drilling expected in 2–3 years. Self-Funding Plan: As their projects in Spain and Italy develop and increase production, they hope to be self-funded for future expansions into Poland. Market Perspective: While there may be concerns about taking on too much, Routh is confident in the company's strategy and the ability to attract potential partners. Mark Routh, Prospex's CEO, commented: “After several months of preparation, I am very pleased to announce that Prospex is applying for licences to search for and develop onshore natural gas in a third European nation.  Poland is well known for its hydrocarbon resources and has a regulatory regime which is supportive of natural gas investment with a track record in quickly approving permits for hydrocarbon exploitation activities as the nation focusses on its security of energy supply. “There are several reasons for choosing to expand into Poland, aside from the favourable regulatory environment and prospective hydrocarbons, one of them being our experience in country.  The Prospex senior team has valuable prior exploration experience in Poland and is very familiar with the regional geology and importantly, the regulatory environment.  During the operational phase in 2016 Prospex met all local regulatory commitments, which puts the Company in a good position to leverage the experience and relationships gained at that time. “The Prospex technical team has identified attractive onshore areas for the application and we hope to be able to announce a positive outcome from the applications in Q1 2025. “The Company's strategy is to add additional geographic reach to the existing portfolio of producing assets in a cost-effective manner.  The Company's entry into Poland has been financed entirely from production income. “I look forward to updating shareholders on progress with these applications in the coming months.”

Mark Routh of Prospex Energy (PXEN ) highlights the company's debt-free status and recent acquisition of the Via gas field in Spain. With three producing assets across Spain and Italy, the company is focused on expanding production through new wells.

Prospex Energy is raising significant new money via a subscription, placing and open offer on the WRAP platform in order to take a stake in a major gas field in Spain. Drilling is already underway, with a clear path to production. Here to tell us more, chief executive Mark Routh.

Prospex Energy (AIM: PXEN), an investor in European gas and power projects, announced that Spanish regulatory authorities have granted a 10-year extension to the El Romeral 1, 2, and 3 natural gas production concessions, owned by Tarba Energia. Prospex holds a 49% interest in El Romeral through its investment in Tarba. The royal decree, signed on July 24, 2024, permits the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) to extend the El Romeral natural gas concessions for 10 years, the maximum allowable term. This extension ensures the supply of electricity to the Spanish grid from the El Romeral gas facility and power plant until at least July 2034, with a potential further extension to 2044. El Romeral is currently operating at 30% capacity (2.7 MW) as Tarba awaits permits to drill five additional infill wells on the concessions to boost production. Moreover, an adjacent solar project named "Helios" is expected to add 5 MW, utilizing shared infrastructure with the gas facility. Commenting on the development, Prospex's CEO Mark Routh said, "The official extension of the El Romeral production concessions for the maximum allowable term of ten years is a very welcome step by the Spanish regulatory authorities. It is also an important official acknowledgment by the Spanish state of the crucial role natural gas will continue to play in the nation's energy security and the ecological transition process."

VSA Capital's latest oil and gas podcast is the first in the new format combining a special guest interview with Mark Routh, CEO, of Prospex Energy followed by in house views from host Andrew Monk and Oliver O'Donnell. This episode focuses on Prospex Energy and investing in European energy. Let us know what you think about the format and if you think you know a company or industry insider that should take part in a future episode, please get in touch with one of the VSA Capital team.

Vox Markets speaks to Mark Routh, CEO of gas producer and explorer, about how regulatory changes improving Italy's energy security will accelerate the development of its Selva Malvezzi gas concession and deliver significant production growth from an already strong base.

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby and joined by Mark Routh, CEO of Prospex Energy after the company announced that it has completed the final payment on Convertible Loan Notes issued in September 2022, marking the company's transition to being debt-free. The repayment, totaling £175,239.83, covered the last of three quarterly installments and accrued interest. Originally valued at £500,000, these loans were provided by three individuals and convertible at 5.5p per share. CEO Mark Routh highlighted this achievement as a crucial step for Prospex, which now enjoys a stable financial base thanks to monthly income from gas production in Italy and electricity sales from its Spanish power plant. With a debt-free status, the company is exploring various European energy projects, focusing on natural gas, power, and renewable energy. Prospex is actively preparing for future expansions, including drilling projects in Italy and Spain, leveraging surplus funds for investment in potential opportunities. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby bring you their top 12 picks for 2024 in a series of podcasts interviewing the various company CEO's and Chairmen. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and thanks for listening! Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Mark Routh CEO of Prospex Energy after the company announced the Q3 2023 operational update for Selva Field in Italy, where over 5.6 million standard cubic metres gas has been produced and sold to BP Gas Marketing. The PM-1 gas facility began production on July 4, 2023, and is currently running at around 62,000 scm per day, with aims to increase this to 80,000 . The produced gas is sold to BP Gas Marketing with prices recently increasing, resulting in a gross revenue of €1,937,072 for the quarter, €716,717 net to Prospex. Mark emphasises the achievement of stable production rates and cash flows, highlighting the company's strategy to become a diversified energy producer in lower-risk, onshore European markets, supporting the European Energy sector with assets in Italy and Spain. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

Mark Routh CEO of Prospex Energy #PXEN discusses achieving the start of gas production from the Podere Maiar-1  gas facility at the Selva field in the Po Valley region of northern Italy and describes it as a pivotal milestone in the company's development. Highlights · Podere Maiar-1 commenced gas production in Italy, delivering first gas on 4 July 2023 · First gas will provide the Company with its maiden revenue from the Selva Malvezzi Production Concession in Italy · PM-1 will provide gas directly to the domestic Italian market under an 18-month supply agreement with BP Gas Marketing announced on 14 February 2023 · Further upside potential at the Selva Malvezzi Production Concession (Figure 1), as Po Valley Energy, the Operator, intends to advance other projects within the Concession. To read the full RNS click here

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby talk to Mark Routh after the recent Selva update. Colin Bird guests and talks all things African Pioneer, Galileo Resources and Xtract Resources. Oliver Friesen talks all things tungsten at Pilot Mountain and the recent US zero-dilution grant funding. Shaun Day, MD of Greatland Gold talks about the recent drill results and progress at Paterson plus the lads also give a round up of the week's news both home and away, talk markets and “bargain of the week” in the season finale. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby talk to Mark regarding the 18-month gas sales agreement with BP International Ltd subsidiary BP Gas Marketing Ltd, beginning from April 1 with an option to extend.  Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby bring you their top 12 picks for 2023 in a series of podcasts interviewing the various company CEO's and Chairmen. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and thanks for listening! Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

Mark Routh CEO of Prospex Energy #PXEN discusses their Selva Field Update where gas plant construction works and pipeline installation has started & answers shareholders questions. Highlights · Final approval to commence development activity received on 21 November 2022 · Works to prepare the tie-in to the SNAM gas grid network commenced on 19 November 2021 · Gas plant construction work and pipeline installation work is to commence 28 November 2022 · Podere Maiar remains on track for first gas in early Q2 2023 · Final stage of production concession application for Prospex submitted · Po Valley, the operator, in dialogue with off-take partners for the sale of gas from Podere Maiar To read the full RNS click here

Mark Routh, CEO of Prospex Energy #PXEN discusses the outstanding progress they have made across both their investments, Selva and El Romeral where gas concessions have proved to be an outstanding success. H1 2022 Financial and Corporate Highlights · £5,120,408 net profit after taxation from continuing operations (H1 2021 profit: £129,356) · An increase in the net book value of investments to £14,343,285 (31 December 2021: £6,697,305). · £7,645,980 gain on revaluation of investments and loans (H1 2021 gain: £488,335). This increase in the value of investments brings the valuation of the additional 20% of the Podere Gallina licence acquired in the current period in-line with the valuation of the 17% already held at 31 December 2021. · £501,967 administrative expenses (H1 2021: £417,126) · Increased its stake in the Selva Gas Field in Po Valley to 37% following a successful fundraise of £2,455,000. The fundraising was supported by existing institutional and retail investors, as well as Directors of the Company. · VSA Capital Ltd appointed as its Joint Corporate Broker and Joint Financial Adviser. Post period end · Successfully raised £2,370,000, in aggregate, through the issue of two separate unsecured Convertible Loan Notes to existing and new investors, with participation of all of the directors of the Company in the first issue. The debt/equity hybrid financing, plus the exercise of remaining warrants and some outstanding options, allows the Company to fund all expected development costs to first gas expected in Q2 2023. To read the full RNS click here

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby talk to Mark about progress at El Romeral and Selva Field economics.  Company presentation is referenced in the podcast and can be found here. https://www.prospexoilandgas.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PXEN-Corporate-Presentation-Q3-2022_v5.pdf Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

Mark Routh CEO of Prospex Energy #PXEN discusses how the acquisition of the Selva Gas Field will be transformational when it starts production by Q2 2023. Background On 9 August 2021 Prospex signed a conditional Sale and Purchase Agreement  with AIM quoted United Oil and Gas plc and UOG Holdings plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of UOG, to conditionally acquire a further 20% working interest in the Podere Gallina Licence in the Po Valley region of Italy, via the acquisition of UOG Holdings' subsidiary, UOG Italia S.r.l.  Having secured the funding for the transaction from the Company's Placing in February 2022, the final condition for closing the transaction was the approval by the Ministry of Ecological Transition for the change of control of 100% of UOG Italia from UOG to Prospex.  This was officially received on 4 April 2022.  The Company has now paid UOG the balance of the consideration of €2,056,466 plus the working capital requirement accrued from the effective date of 1 January 2021 to 6 April 2022 of €134,500, a total of €2,190,966.  UOG Italia has a 20% working interest in the Podere Gallina licence which contains the Selva Gas Field.  Prospex now owns a 37% working interest in the Podere Gallina Licence, through its 100% ownership of UOG Italia and its pre-existing 17% share of the licence through its wholly-owned subsidiary PXOG Marshall Limited. Completion of this transaction increases the Company's share of Selva's independently verified 2P gas reserves from 2.3 Bcf to 5.0 Bcf[1].  The other 63% participant in the licence and operator is Po Valley Operations Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Po Valley Energy Limited (ASX:PVE). The Selva Gas Field is scheduled to come into production by Q2 2023 from the suspended Podere Maiar-1 well which was drilled in December 2017.  The next steps to first gas are: - 1.    receipt of a full production licence from the Italian authorities which is expected in Q2 2022.  On 21 January 2022, the INTESA (the agreement) for the Selva Malvezzi concession was sent by MITE to the Emilia Romagna Region (the Regional Government).  This pre-award for the intergovernmental agreement is the penultimate step for the approval of the Production Concession.  The final step is the award of the Production Concession.  Once this is awarded the field development physical project activity can commence. 2.    completion of the 12-month seismic environmental monitoring programme, which commenced in January 2021. 3.    installation of an 800m 4-inch pipeline from the well head to the gas grid network operated by Snam Rete Gas S.p.A. ("SNAM") in order to export the gas to market. 4.    connection of the pipeline from the well to the SNAM gas grid network by SNAM.  Procurement and engineering by SNAM for this activity commenced in December 2021. Prospex is supporting the operator Po Valley to accelerate completion of these steps in order to achieve first gas prior to the current target of Q2 2023. About Prospex Energy  About Prospex Energy  PLC is an AIM quoted investment company focussed on high impact onshore and shallow offshore European opportunities with short timelines to production.  The Company's strategy is to acquire undervalued projects with multiple, tangible value trigger points that can be realised within 12 months of acquisition and then applying low-cost re-evaluation techniques to identify and de-risk prospects.  The Company will rapidly scale up gas production in the short term to generate internal revenues that can then be deployed to develop the asset base and increase production further.

Mark Routh, CEO of Prospex Energy #PXEN explains how they will used the cash raised to more than double the company's current holding Selva Field in Italy. Highlights from Conditional Placing and Subscription to raise £2.395 million and Notice of General Meeting · Proceeds of the fundraising will be used to: o  Acquire 20% of the Selva Field in Italy, more than doubling the company's current holding from 17% to 37%, estimated to add 2.7 billion cubic feet ("Bcf") of 2P gas reserves to Prospex's portfolio o  Fund the development costs of the Selva project to first gas expected in Q1 2023 · Full Director participation in the subscription ·  Existing shareholders who have not had the opportunity to participate in the placing, will be able to do so now at the same placing price through Broker Option Shares via Peterhouse Capital Ltd (contact details below) to raise up to a further £0.24 million ·  Proposed removal of pre-emptive rights over 41.3 percent of the enlarged share capital to allow the Company to capitalise on the fast-moving opportunities within the energy sector and advance its existing portfolio

Mark Routh CEO of Prospex Energy #PXEN provides an update on the plant optimisation project at El Romeral, which may allow an increase in power generation income of up to 65%. El Romeral: Update on plant optimisation project Prospex Energy PLC, the AIM quoted investment company (AIM: PXEN) focused on European gas and power projects, provides an update on the El Romeral plant optimisation project in southern Spain, in which the Company holds a 49.9% working interest, through its interest in Tarba Energía. The plant optimisation programme was delayed by computer technology supply chain issues which have since been addressed. The last items of equipment necessary to automate plant operations arrived to allow the plant automation upgrades to commence on 21 November 2021. After some technical issues were encountered with the installation of the new control systems and the completion of a run-in and optimisation programme, the plant upgrades have been successfully integrated. As a result of these actions the plant recommenced continuous stable electricity generation on 26 November 2021. The El Romeral power plant can now be operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, switching between the two operational generators as required. Continuous operations resulting from this system optimisation project may allow an increase in power generation income of up to 65%. With the installation of the new remote monitoring and control systems, the plant can now be run with reduced manual intervention, thereby also reducing the overhead and the operational expenditure of the project. In addition to this, reservoir management is also optimised because a constant flow of gas from a gas well is preferable to shutting in production every week as the plant was hitherto not usually operational on a Sunday. About Prospex Energy AIM-quoted Prospex Energy plc is building a sizeable gas production and electricity generation investment portfolio focused on high impact, late stage onshore European opportunities. With a growing portfolio of interests and an expert management team with a proven track record of generating significant value in the sector, Prospex is well positioned to become a European focused energy player centred around natural gas, the transition fuel for a carbon free future.

Mark Routh CEO of Prospex Energy #PXEN discusses the approval of El Romeral well workover & corporate actions. Prospex Energy PLC, the AIM quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects, is pleased to announce that its joint venture company Tarba Energía S.L. has fully approved the budget for well intervention work at its gas to power project at El Romeral in Southern Spain. Tarba is the operator of the plant. Upon success, the well workover has the potential to increase gas production by up to 15,000 cubic metres per day and allow the subsequent start-up of a second generator to double electrical output. Highlights - Gross budget of €89,000 fully approved by Tarba - Tarba is in advanced stages of selecting contractors - Contract awards are expected within two weeks - Chemicals for the workover have been ordered by Tarba in anticipation of contract awards - The workover is scheduled for the week commencing 18 October 2021 About Prospex Energy AIM-quoted Prospex Energy plc is building a sizeable gas production and electricity generation investment portfolio focused on high impact, late stage onshore European opportunities. With a growing portfolio of interests and an expert management team with a proven track record of generating significant value in the sector, Prospex is well positioned to become a European focused energy player centred around natural gas, the transition fuel for a carbon free future.

Mark Routh, CEO of Prospex Energy #PXEN discusses his Plans and Vision for the Company. AIM-quoted Prospex Energy plc is building a sizeable gas production and electricity generation investment portfolio focused on high impact, late stage onshore European opportunities. With a growing portfolio of interests and an expert management team with a proven track record of generating significant value in the sector, Prospex is well positioned to become a European focused energy player centred around natural gas, the transition fuel for a carbon free future.

It's time for another themed month. This time it's postcards.  Three guests this month share stories about their personal connections with these mailable images. In this episode, English collector Mark Routh chats about his collection which spans 1869 to the present. He has some museum-quality gems. Did you know that dirigibles mailed items for their passengers?  Neither did I.  You won't believe how many postcards he's accumulated in his lifetime.  It all began with a single card that his father gave him.  Related Episodes:Episode 116: America and the Tintype with Steven KasherEpisode 108: Researching the Ships of Our AncestorsLinks:Picture Postcard MonthlySign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Like the Photo Detective Facebook Page so you get notified of my Facebook Live videos.Need help organizing your photos? Check out the Essential Photo Organizing Video Course.Need help identifying family photos? Check out the Identifying Family Photographs Online Course.Have a photo you need help identifying? Sign up for photo consultation.About My Guest:Mark Routh's postcard collection began 50 years ago.  He's a recently retired police officer.  He has a substantial collection from all periods of postcard production (1869 – 2021).He  wrote  a regular postcard article for the international magazine ‘Picture Postcard Monthly' – 1992 to 2020 (the pandemic closed down the magazine)He now writes a monthly article for the new international magazine ‘Picture Postcard Collecting' which started up in 2020 as a replacement for the previously mentioned magazine. About Maureen Taylor:Maureen is a frequent keynote speaker on photo identification, photograph preservation, and family history at historical and genealogical societies, museums, conferences, libraries, and other organizations across the U.S., London, and Canada.  She's the author of several books and hundreds of articles and her television appearances include The View and The Today Show (where she researched and presented a complete family tree for host Meredith Vieira).  She's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Better Homes and Gardens, The Boston Globe, Martha Stewart Living, Germany's top newspaper Der Spiegel, American Spirit, and The New York Times. Maureen was recently a spokesperson and photograph expert for MyHeritage.com, an internationally known family history website, and also writes guidebooks, scholarly articles, and online columns for such media as Smithsonian.com. Learn more at Maureentaylor.comDid you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts

I chatted with postcard collector extraordinaire Mark Routh of Mark's Postcard Chat about what defines a postcard -- and how we make a distinction between a postcard and a piece of art. I think you'll be surprised at the answer. 

Mark Routh joins me this time to talk about curating his world-class Covid postcard (and associated mail and stamp) collection. He gives pointers to budding postcard collectors on how to start and where to focus to build a collection.  You can find Mark's work many places, including as a long-time author at Picture Postcard Monthly and at his blog -- Mark's Postcard Chat

Postcards connect people. And now, more than ever, postcards connect us to each other and to an enduring story during the Covid-19 pandemic. I'm joined in this episode by postcard collector extraordinaire, Mark Routh, who takes us through the early days of collecting postcards and stamps and ephemera about the novel coronavirus pandemic that has dominated our world in 2020. Mark has assembled a very large collection of Covid-related materials. And he talks about the countries and territories that were first to publish stamps and postcards related to the pandemic. Have any guesses what country was first? Or second? Or sixth? Mark tells us.  This is a look at how a world-class collector assembles a collection. It goes beyond postcards -- and is part of an historical narrative. This is a defining moment of our time -- and Mark takes us through many considerations for looking at the pandemic through a collector's lens. Plus, he treats us to an uplifting poem at the conclusion. You can find Mark at Mark's Postcard Chat. (He also has a Facebook account that's great to keep up with daily. He scans four or more cards every day and gives a discussion of the card and source.) Other items discussed in this show: Delcampe Collectibles Auction Site Swiss Post Covid-19 Solidarity Collector's Stamps Claire Holstead Poem Iran Coronavirus Stamp Isle of Man Stamps and Maxicard An Post (Ireland) Postcards

Joining Tom Jackson to discuss the postcards from their pasts are two postcard collectors, dealers, enthusiasts and collectors, MARK ROUTH and MARK WINGHAM, respectively longtime columnist for, and editor and proprietor of, Picture Postcard Monthly. We hold in our hands two of among the first postcards ever sent, we discuss cricket, stamp books, propaganda, chance encounters in family history, the disastrous side of postcard collecting, and when is a modern not a modern. Wish you were here? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Apollo 11 moon landing happened 50 years ago. And that event was memorialized in many ways -- including on postcards. In this episode, I talk to preeminent postcard collector Mark Routh of Mark's Postcard Chat. Of course, when I get a chance to talk to Mark, we also cover a lot of postcard collecting ground. Mark offers pointers about how to get the best cards in spinners; where to find collectable cards in obscure places; and securing cachets for your postcards. 

Mark Routh, author of Mark's Postcard Chat and columnist at Picture Postcard Monthly, joins me to talk about a host of topics. We lead with a discussion of collecting Disney postcards, with a particular emphasis on Disney WonderGround Gallery and the art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith. We also talk about different approaches to postcard collecting, getting signatures on postcards, and about the work of acclaimed postcard artists Rick Geary and Ann Rusnak. ***** Music in the episode is Japanese Prog by Rushus and is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. Get The Postcardist Podcast for free: Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | TuneIn

Mark Routh joins me once again to conduct another postcard collecting master class where we cover the spectrum from the recent royal wedding to postcard design to QSL cards used in ham radio operations to the Titanic to postcard design to Doctor Who to postcards made by terrorist organizations. Yes, you heard me right…Mark gives us a lesson in the history of those cards and a perspective on collecting them. You can find Mark work at Mark's Postcard Chat and his monthly column is in Picture Postcard Monthly. Music transitions for this show are Japanese Prog by Rushus, from the album Stories. Stories by Rushus is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.

This show is a master class on postcard collecting. In this interview with Mark Routh, we cover topics from the collecting of postcards about the Titanic, the bombing of cities during World War I, and Dr. Who.  Mark Routh, is a well-known postcard collector in the UK, who collects and studies the history of postcards. Plus, he's written a monthly column for more than 25 years in the very highly regarded Picture Postcard Monthly. You can find Mark's website here. Topics we cover in this Postcardist master Class: Victorian era of postcards How often were postcards delivered in early 1900s Where people bought postcards back in the day WWI battle photograph postcards Cachets on cards…censor cachets in WWI Titanic postcards Postcard fairs Display boards Dr. Who postcards Collecting postcards around television Postcard insurance Falklands War…Mark wrote a book The very first postcard How to archive postcards   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | TuneIn Music in this episode: Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0 License. Music sourced from Free Music Archive.

Mark Routh & Peter Young from Independent Oil and Gas plc catch up with DirectorsTalk to discuss Cluster structures (hubs) and how they are benefiting the company. For more interviews visit http://www.directorstalk.com