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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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380: A Little Bit of Extra
Brad and Myke always love talking about new products, but never as much as on this episode, as the touch on the latests extravagances from Montegrappa…
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379: Rainbow Sparkly
There is a lot of FOMO going on in this episode. Will Brad hold strong? Will Myke cave? How do they handle all of the great new products launching? This…
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378: I Have a Whole System Around That
Brad puts Myke in the hot seat today around the Theme System Journal. Is it working for Brad? Does Myke pass out? Tune in to hear all about it! This episode of…
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377: Recreational Use
So much #asktpa, so little time. We make time this week to get through all of your questions. Plus, Brad gives Myke a task for a future episode. This episode…
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376: The Best Worst Case Scenario
Brad and Myke are joined once again by Adina Hurley, this time to discuss the aftermath - and damage to the bank account - of the San Francisco Pen Show. This…
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375: Nobody Tell Platinum
More like nobody tell Brad and Myke! The guys keep secrets from each other, and spill all the beans this week. Plus, they begin to catch up on #asktpa. This…
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374: A Well-Appointed Recap
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Ana Reinert of the Well-Appointed Desk to recap the 2019 San Francisco Pen Show. They discuss all of the comings and…
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373: Live from the San Francisco Pen Show 2019
Brad, Myke, and Ana are live from the San Francisco pen show, with special guests Hugh and Karol, from Kanilea Pen Co. This episode of The Pen Addict is…
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372: We Used To Budget
Brad and Myke are joined by a very special guest this week - a first-time pen show-goer, who picks our brains about the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show…
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371: Very Friendly Pens
With the Relay FM 5th Anniversary and the San Francisco Pen Show right around the corner, Brad and Myke get hyped up for the next few weeks. Brad also goes on…
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370: Second One on the Way
The Pen of Deceit arrived, and it is as good has Brad hoped. But, is it worth it? That is always the question when buying pens. We dig into that, D.C., SF, and…
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369: One Week Per Two Days
We get feedback, but not on the level we received recently around Brad’s planner discussion. You really like your planners! We sort out the feedback, and Brad…
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368: Pen of Deceit
Field Notes, Studio Neat, and Sailor pens - can we get any more on brand than this? Brad and Myke dig into all of the newness, plus Brad digs into the writing…
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367: The Acquisition Phase
David Parker, aka Figboot on Pens, joins Brad this week to discuss creating fountain pen videos on YouTube. They talk about how David got started, what the…
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366: A Beautifully Told Story
It’s Horror Story time! This much-teased episode is here, as we bring you tales of stationary woe from our listeners. Do any make the Horror Story Hall of…
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365: The Classic Flush
The one thing we never get tired of discussing on The Pen Addict Podcast is cool companies doing cool things. This show is packed with exactly that, with new…
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364: Transitional Area of Doom
Brad is joined by Mike Matteson of Inkdependence to discuss everything in the stationery world. Literally everything. Plus, bags and backpacks! This episode of…
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363: Deepbossing
Brad and Myke talk about making things! We do that from time to time, especially as it relates to stationary stuff. Brad also recaps another excellent Triangle…
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362: A Blueprint of the Nib Grind
Dan is back, and you have questions for him! In part two of our chat with Dan Smith from The Nibsmith, we get into the nitty gritty of what nib grinds are all…
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361: Full-Time NibSMITH
Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Smith, aka The Nibsmith, to discuss his origins in the pen community, and the adventure he has been on with his business over…
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360: Cancelling is Not an Option
This is the Pen Addict Game of Thrones crossover you have all been waiting for. Well, everyone except Myke that is. We discuss television stationery…
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359: Difficult Pickles
Between Stan, The Deep, and Kyanite du Nepal, Brad had a difficult time choosing his favorite new products this week. And that’s not even close to all that was…
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358: Direct Vertical Upstroke
The 2019 Chicago Pen Show is in the books, and we have the friends to tell you all about it. Brad and Myke go over several show recaps that have already hit…
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357: The Porsche of Moleskines
Brad has stated for years that Leuchtturm is the way to go if you are looking to upgrade your Moleskine, and now he has validation from one of the most…
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356: Busy Week in the Inbox
We got a ton of feedback on last week’s episode, mostly in Brad’s email inbox. We go through those messages as part of an overall discussion about pen…
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355: Redlight Project
Brad and Myke dig into all of the recent pen news, including a rash of Kickstarter projects that bear a lengthy discussion. They also talk about what they are…
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354: As Legally and Safely as Possible
Wait, are we still in Atlanta? No, but it sure feels like it. Brad and Myke wrap up the Atlanta Pen Show, talk final purchases, and catch up on the recent pen…
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353: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2019
Ana, Brad, and Myke are excited to be back at the Atlanta Pen show for their fifth year! Listen in as we discuss this year’s pen show, plus hear our interviews…
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352: Mandatory Cookout
We are ready for the Atlanta Pen Show! So ready, in fact, that we have official third host Ana Reinert join us this week for our annual pen show pre-game…
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351: Hardest Question of all the Questions
You ask, we answer. Maybe. While we may not have all of the answers, we do know that you all helped us smash every Pen Addict Kickstarter record ever. We…
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350: Superbacker
There is a long list of topics that are recurring themes on this show, and Kickstarter projects are certainly one of them. It’s apparently Kickstarter season…
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349: Magic Graphite Stick
Brad is back from the Baltimore Pen Show with tales of joy. Snow couldn’t keep the fun away! We detail the event, plus dig into various Kickstarters and world…
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348: Baltomorrow
All aboard the Baltimore hype train! Brad is hitting up his first pen show of the year very soon, and cannot wait. Myke also tries to buy a Sailor Pen from 7…
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347: It's Only Pens
San Francisco here we come! We finally dropped the news for the 2019 Kickstarter campaign, and we are heading out west. Along with that big news, Brad rattles…
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346: The Platinum Platinum
2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of Platinum Pen. Can they execute a better anniversary year than our friends at Pilot did? We also hit the news with updated…
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345: A Very Brad Dowdy Situation
We talk about Kickstarters this week, and not just the one Brad launched! Also, is a sterling silver Kaweco Sport in Myke’s future? This episode of The Pen…
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344: French Rule Territory
Brad makes things! We talk about those things, discuss Sailor’s new ink prices, get ready for the Baltimore Pen Show, and find out what stationery Tom Bobson…
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343: Brown Reticle Blue Dots
If you could design your own paper layout, what would it look like? Myke has his own ideas in this fun and frolicking episode This episode of The Pen Addict is…
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342: They Made It More Boring
I wasn’t sure it was possible, but they found a way. Who you ask? Tune in to find out! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online…
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341: Get Your Own Shimmer
Did you ever think you would see the day where Brad would ink up a pen with Shimmer ink? Well, that day has come, and he and Myke break it all down. This…
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340: It Seems Official
Brad and Myke get 2019 off to a roaring stationery start, with talk of journaling, ink-sperimentation, and new pens. What are your plans for the new year? This…
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339: Wub Wub Nib
Brad and Myke take a look at how all of our favorite brands performed in 2018 and what we want to see from them in 2019. This episode of The Pen Addict is…
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338: Container for Your Excess
Myke purchased his first Platinum 3776 and thoughts about it. A lot of thoughts. Could it be better than his beloved Sailors? Brad discusses new products from…
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337: Pen Pin – Holiday Gift Guide 2018
It’s that time of the year! Brad, Myke, and our favorite co-host Ana Reinert answer all of the gifting questions you have for this holiday season. This episode…
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336: That's When I Heard the Second Car
The long-overdue #ASKTPA and Pen Addict Horror Stories episode. You don’t want to miss this one. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Kane 11…
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335: A Very Peculiar Scale
We love lists, and we love talking about lists, so let’s talk about a list that is 100 pens long! Brad also shares his notebook project, and Myke tries to…
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334: Yes, I Am a Tastemaker
Every awesome paper product on the planet released in the past week, and we are here to break it down. We also talk double-nibbed fountain pens, and Brad comes…
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333: Top Five Pens 2018
Do you want to know what pens, pencils, paper, and inks are the best? Brad is here to tell you. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Away: Travel…
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332: The Big Little Pen Show
Live from a hotel room in Toronto! Our 2018 Pen Addict World Tour wrapped up in epic fashion, with stops in New York City and Toronto. Ana, Brad, and Myke…
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331: A Podcaster’s Grind
Road trip time! Ana, Brad, and Myke are headed to New York City and Toronto this week to wrap up the 2018 Pen Addict World Tour. Hear about our plans, and get…
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330: This Pen Will Never Die
We talk about a lot of amazing pens this episode. The Sailor King of Pen. The Lamy Safari. Retro 51. But none - NONE - hold a candle to the one pen to rule…
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329: Electric Raspberry Blurple
The Podcasting Don is here, with an offer you can’t refuse. Like a concrete (boots?) pen for example. Or a Pink Robot, or some shiny inks. You know what, you…
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328: The Longest Relationship I've Ever Had
Brad is back from Dallas with tales to tell. It was a great event! We also discuss more new Sailors, including a first look at the Key Lime 1911, and have a…
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327: Japan Can Help You
Another week, and ten Sailors for Myke. Ok not ten, just two this week. And maybe eyes for a few more. We also dig into the new Field Notes and Blackwing…
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326: Pen Addict and Pens Rule!
How do you handle partially used notebooks? Brad declares notebook bankruptcy, but is that the best solution? Myke remains on Sailor high alert, and we also…
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325: Sailor Museum Curator
It is known that we are big Sailor pen fans here, and Myke is laying the groundwork for his own personal Sailor Museum at home. I wonder if they will do a…
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324: The Enthusiasts
I don’t know what you know, but I like it all, and I can ask you questions. Such is our life on The Pen Addict podcast. In this episode, Myke and I take over…
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323: Mother Cover
Do you have your plans made for the 2019 Hobonichi Festival? The what, you say? Brad and Myke break down all the Hobonichi planner goodness, plus new orange…
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322: Burner Pen
Did the world most perfect burner pen just hit the market? Maybe so in the TWSBI Go. Myke gives his initial impressions of this very unique pen, plus we…
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321: Ciaowdy!
What is orange will never die. Lamy made new inks, and nary an orange was to be found. We are keeping the faith though! We also talk about letter writing apps…