Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
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.
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#670: L
June 18th, 2025 · 57 minutes
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 wonders about Pilot’s material stash.
#669: Two Grand Budapest
June 11th, 2025 · 59 minutes
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 new journaling thoughts.
#668: Sans Remorse
June 4th, 2025 · 62 minutes
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 to see companies work on in the future.
#667: President of Stationery
May 28th, 2025 · 53 minutes
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 face off in a debate for the ages.
#666: Diametrically Opposed
May 21st, 2025 · 59 minutes
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 opposing sides?
#665: There Are Four Zentos
May 14th, 2025 · 81 minutes
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 involved?
#664: It's Like a Tree
May 7th, 2025 · 66 minutes
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 is it?
#663: You Literally Learned Nothing Today
April 30th, 2025 · 64 minutes
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 the industry we love. Oh boy!
#662: Pen Daddies in the House
April 23rd, 2025 · 66 minutes
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.
#661: Breaking Through The Barrier
April 16th, 2025 · 62 minutes
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 ahead for everyone’s friend