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    #716: Good Times

    May 14th, 2026 · 72 minutes

    Brad is joined this week by April Wu from Designphil to discuss all things TRAVELER’S COMPANY USA, PLOTTER USA, MD PRODUCT USA, and of course her own writing over at The Penguin Post. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, so get comfy, grab a beverage

    Guest Starring: April Wu

    This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:

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    Links and Show Notes

    Designphil
    TRAVELER’S COMPANY USA
    PLOTTER USA
    MD PRODUCT USA
    The Penguins Post
    Midori History
    Midori Carton Opener
    Creative Refills S2E5: Using PLOTTER as a Tool with Brad Dowdy
    The Pen Addict #632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana