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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#653: Everyone Better Watch Out
February 19th, 2025 · 52 minutes
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 what caught Brad’s eye the most.
#652: Email Richard and Trade
February 12th, 2025 · 53 minutes
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, and gets ready for the California Pen Show.
#651: Daddy's Special Scissors
February 5th, 2025 · 56 minutes
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 scissors to pouches - what's your favorite stationery accessory?
#650: Post-Apocalyptic Ink Wasteland
January 29th, 2025 · 50 minutes
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 their 650th anniversary?
#649: Better Than Sightseeing
January 22nd, 2025 · 52 minutes
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!
#648: There's This Sailor I Used to Love
January 15th, 2025 · 47 minutes
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, packing, and pen shows in this week’s episode.
#647: Our First Duet
January 8th, 2025 · 68 minutes
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 thinking about updates to the lists.
#646: Year of the Adult Coloring Hour
January 1st, 2025 · 56 minutes
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, and catch up on follow-up.
#645: Artisanistry
December 18th, 2024 · 68 minutes
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 share their favorite basic stationery items.
#644: Savage Pencil Reviews
December 11th, 2024 · 71 minutes
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!