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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#525: Don’t Leave Me
August 10th, 2022 · 52 minutes
Brad auditioned for not one, but two new jobs this week. What are they, and will he be leaving Myke in the dust? Tune in to find out!
#524: So?!
August 3rd, 2022 · 57 minutes
It’s DC Pen Show week-will you be there? Brad and Myke won’t, but that doesn’t stop Brad from being the unofficial hype man for the “Supershow.” What will you find there? Maybe some of the new products we discuss on this episode.
#523: Average is Good
July 27th, 2022 · 62 minutes
What is the P.A.R.? Brad breaks down the stationery grading system he shares with Pen Addict Members each week, and gives out grades for a few popular products.
#522: Your Pen Type
July 20th, 2022 · 61 minutes
Do you have a pen type? Can you define it? Is there a single pen that encapsulates your pen type perfectly? Brad explores what he looks for when buying and selling pens in an effort to make the best decision possible.
#520: National Guacamole Day
July 6th, 2022 · 55 minutes
How much Ultem is too much? We aren’t there yet, according to Brad. In fact, he wants more Ultem in his pens and pencils. He and Myke discuss that, plus and interesting Sailor North America release, National Mechanical Pencil Day, and a hopeful conclusion
#519: We Tried Harder With This One
June 29th, 2022 · 53 minutes
What is the ultimate EDC? Could it be the ULTEMate EDC? Brad and Myke discuss a new product from Tactile Turn featuring everybody’s favorite plastic alternative, a wild release from Franklin-Christoph, and Brad’s thoughts on the Kaweco Premium nib
#518: Just Spell it Lewis
June 16th, 2022 · 68 minutes
Myke is back! Or is he? Brad talks to some person on the other end of the line about all things stationary, including Lamy making some Vista moves, skulls on a stick, and a decade of greatness that culminates in … something else.
#517: Ride or Die Hobonichi
June 8th, 2022 · 61 minutes
Brad is joined this week by April Wu. April, aka Penguins Creative, is an avid
traveller, journaler, and stationery junkie. In short, she is one of us! She also works
for DESIGNPHIL…
#516: A Selection of Odd Recordings
June 1st, 2022 · 53 minutes
It’s #ASKTPA time! We are long overdue in answering your questions, and in typical Pen Addict fashion, didn’t get to all of them!