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The Pen Addict
The Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley are into it. Join as they geek out over the analog tools they love so dearly. Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
Episodes
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680: Very Specific May or May Nots
Brad wants to talk about what he is currently using. Can he finish before the episode ends? Tune in to find out! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored…
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679: Brad's Big Day Out
Brad is back from the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, and shares his experience there, and around the city of Chicago. Also, what are you doing LAMY? #HireMe…
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678: Where Forth How You Been?
Brad is hitting the road post-show to the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, but not before catching up on a few new products, and writing a letter to his old…
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677: I Don’t Do Ratings. 9/10
Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Pen Show, where he - spoiler alert - had an epic time. He and Myke also agree to disagree on Hobonichi’s latest comment…
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676: A Giant Sized Pen Show
It’s SUPERSHOW time, as Brad heads to the Washington D.C. Pen Show. What’s on the docket? Maybe one of the countless new products that dropped this week! This…
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675: It's Already Discontinued
Honestly, I don’t know what happened this episode, but you don’t want to miss it. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique…
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674: Get Your Own Letterpress Machine
It’s a desk update, it’s a Drehgriffel discussion, and it’s all of your Ask TPA in this week’s episode. Let’s go! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored…
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673: Majoritively
Business Brad kicked off this week’s episode, with a bit of Montegrappa news, followed by the 2025 Pelikan Hubs announcement. The International Stationery of…
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672: What’s It Going to Take to Get You Into a Houdini?
Brad is back from his trip to the largest Montblanc boutique in the galaxy - did he buy anything? He and Myke also get magical with the latest Montegrappa, and…
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671: The Paper Rug Pull
This week, Brad is joined by Blake from Blake’s Broadcast and The Paper Mind. We discuss his stationery journey, creating review on YouTube, and making…
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670: L
Brad and Myke go on an accidentally-on-purpose refill journey in this week’s episode. Brad also gives his thoughts after using the Benu Pixie for a month, and…
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669: Two Grand Budapest
Is it actually real, or is it more movie magic from Wes Anderson and Montblanc? We discuss the alleged release, sort out what we are using, and wrap with some…
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668: Sans Remorse
Pre-podcast LEGO can’t stop Brad and Myke from talking about pens! There are several new ones to discuss this week, plus a deeper conversation on what we want…
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667: President of Stationery
If you were in the running for President of Stationery, what would your campaign platform be? Brad and Myke bring their causes to the people this week, and…
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666: Diametrically Opposed
It’s a paper-centric episode this week, mostly following-up on last week’s discussion. Which products did Brad and Myke agree on, and which ones saw them take…
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665: There Are Four Zentos
We love you, uniball, but what are we doing with all of these ink formulations? Importantly, how can I decide which is best for me? Do we need to get Red Dot…
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664: It's Like a Tree
It’s Sidekick Pocket launch time! Brad quizzes Myke on all of the details, and then then dig in to a few new products on Brad’s desk. Plus, what kind of wood…
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663: You Literally Learned Nothing Today
It’s a very Pen Addict episode with LAMY, TWSBI, and Tactile Turn leading the new releases. And then we talk about tariffs, and how they are affecting us, and…
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662: Pen Daddies in the House
Myke is back, with Document Ink all over his hands. We discuss his return, and everything that Brad has been up to during his leave. This episode of The Pen…
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661: Breaking Through The Barrier
This week, Brad has the privilege of being joined by the newly-hired President of Fahrney’s Pens, Drew Brown. It’s been a heck of a year, but the best is still…
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660: Annual Performance Review
This week, Brad is joined by Kimberly Lau, aka @allthehobbies. They had a goal today to get through as much #ASKTPA as possible. How many questions did they…
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659: We Love This Stuff
Brad is joined this week by the newly self-employed Anabelle Hiller of Opus Cineris. They discuss her stationery journey from the early days in Austria…
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658: What Number Of Ink Vial Are You On?
Abstract Floral Art is her game, and FromCarola is her name. This week, Brad is joined by Carola Sallis to discuss her stationery journey, inky creativity, and…
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657: Are You Coming For Me?
Brad is joined this week by Robb Knight to discuss his latest obsession: stationery. This is a brand new experience for Robb, so they discuss everything that a…
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656: How Journal-y Are We Journaling?
Brad is joined this week by Erick Gama of Amarillo Stationery to discuss … the first 2025 LAMY AL-Star LE images? That, and more importantly, Erick’s…
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655: Wide Rule Is For Babies
What color is Scarlet? These are the important questions we ask on The Pen Addict Podcast. To answer, Brad is joined by Dan Wearsch from Enigma Stationery…
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654: Making Drops of Joy
Azizah from Gourmet Pens joins Brad this week, and they get inky! And the bombshell she dropped at the end of the episode? Well, Brad has never been so aghast!…
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653: Everyone Better Watch Out
The Pen Addict heads to Los Angeles - hide your wallet! Brad is back from the California Pen Show, and had too good of a time. He and Myke recap the event, and…
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652: Email Richard and Trade
All of the accessories feedback! Brad and Myke go scissor shopping, thanks to all of your feedback from last episode. Brad also paints with fountain pen inks…
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651: Daddy's Special Scissors
It’s the Accessory Episode! Brad breaks down all of the stationery he loves that doesn’t fall into the traditional Pen/Paper/Ink categories. From washi tape to…
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650: Post-Apocalyptic Ink Wasteland
New product releases are the talk of the episode, with some of our favorite brands releasing new pens and pencils this week. Also, what do you buy someone for…
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649: Better Than Sightseeing
Brad is back from the Philadelphia Pen Show. There was snow, and there were cheesesteaks. Most importantly, there were pens, and people. It’s recap day! This…
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648: There's This Sailor I Used to Love
Mitsubishi LAMY is up to something right out the gate in 2025 - what could it be that has Brad so excited? He and Myke break it down plus discuss PLOTTER…
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647: Our First Duet
What stationery are you using to kick off the new year? Brad and Myke discuss what they're using, then Brad breaks down his current Top 5 Pens page and begins…
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646: Year of the Adult Coloring Hour
Happy New Year! Brad and Myke kick 2025 off by talking about their yearly themes, and how stationery will play a role. They also share listener goals for 2025…
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645: Artisanistry
We have industry news this week, with ownership changes of a nib maker and a retail store. Brad also stays on his Diamine Inkvent kick, and both he and Myke…
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644: Savage Pencil Reviews
Myke is back, with quite the announcement! Congratulations are in order, and so is pencil discussion around Adam Savage’s latest video. One of us! This episode…
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643: They Had An App?! – Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Brad is joined by Ana Reinert of The Well-Appointed Desk for a catch-up session on life in the stationery world. And don’t fret, they also compiled a fun small…
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642: Well Actually
Brad discusses new products on his desk from Stanford Pen Studio and Midori, and he and Myke dig in to the analog leanings of one of AI’s biggest proponents…
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641: Tell Me About Your Shipping Lanes
Apparently it is infrastructure week here on the podcast, so when will Graf Von Faber-Castell release their trains, planes, and automobiles Pen of the Year…
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640: 10 Things I Love About Stationery
Want to get yourself out of a funk? Make a list. That’s what Brad did recently, writing down the first ten things that came to mind related to his love for…
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639: I Love Pencils I Use Pens
Pens are back on the menu in November, so what did Brad decide to use first? Definitely not the Kaweco Piston Sport, which was just announced yesterday. Will…
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638: Spooky Episode
It’s spooky season around these parts, and never has Brad reviewed a scarier pencil in his life. We discuss that, an artists look at mechanical pencils, and…
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637: The Caramel Zone
Ticonderoctober continues, as Brad builds out his pencil kit, and receives even more listener feedback about mechanical pencils. It’s not all graphite though…
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636: "Strictly Limited"
If you were contracted to sign your name 100 times, and the pen you were given to sign with was not up to par, at what point would you stop signing? Also, if…
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635: Top 10 Mechanical Pencils
Subtitle: All Pencils, All the Time In keeping with October’s pencil theme, Brad discusses his favorite wooden pencils he has been using. Then, he and Myke…
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634: You're Not the Only Cool Guy in Town
Can Brad manage to use a pencil as his primary writing instrument every day this month? Given all of his new pens, it will be a challenge. Plus, Myke has a…
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633: Everyone Send Myke Stuff
Well, that will teach Myke to take a week off to help raise money for St. Jude! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this…
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632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana
Have you ever wondered what planner is perfect for you? April Wu has tried more than most, and is looking at new options for 2025 herself. We discuss that…
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631: Won't Somebody Do Something About These Notebooks?
Brad has always been an active stationery user, but is feeling especially writer-ish this time of year. He shares his goals for the remainder of the year -…
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630: Lamitzy
There is a lot of news in the stationery world this week. Hobonichi launch issues, new Pilot Iroshizuku inks taking their place in the lineup, and … LAMY…
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629: An Inexact Science
Brad is back from San Francisco with a report on what he thinks is the best pen show in the land. Why is that? Who did he see? What did he buy? And there was…
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628: Stuffed Out
The final leg of Brad’s epic Summer adventure takes place this coming weekend at the San Francisco Pen Show. He discusses his plans for the event, and he and…
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627: Pen Addict Privilege
Brad is back from Stationery Fest with all the stories. How did the event go? What went well, and poorly, from an organization standpoint. How awesome were the…
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626: TBD on Functionality
It’s Yoseka Stationary Fest week, and Brad previews what is to come in Brooklyn a few days from now. He and Myke also discuss Nahvalur’s surprise retractable…
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625: I Will Have This Notebook Please
Brad is back from London, so he and Myke break down what they were up to over the last week. That includes several stationery shop visits, which Brad breaks…
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624: Brad Was Wrong the Entire Time
One of us was on their game this week before our big London event, and it wasn’t Brad. How many times can one person be wrong in one episode? Spoiler alert: a…
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623: A Formal Vendetta
Brad’s trip to London is near, will he finish shipping in time? Will the new TWSBI VAC be making the trip? Is there a new Sailor he wants to discuss? Find all…
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622: Limited Edition Zip Ties
Brad went all Captain Capitalism on us this week, discussing all of the new product collaborations he has been working on this year. Also, where does the Caran…
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621: I Like Bananas
Brad is on vacation this week, so what better time to answer your AskTPA! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first…