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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#195: I'm Flexible
March 9th, 2016 · 68 minutes
The Scribble Pen has risen from the dead for what - the 10th time now? We give that product the amount of time it deserves. We also dig into Brad’s newest pens from Namisu and Edison, and entry level vintage fountain pens and why you should love them.
#194: Forged by Pure Evil
February 24th, 2016 · 65 minutes
It’s a laundry list of topics on the podcast today, with more talk about the pen community and the upcoming Pen Addict LIve episode in Atlanta. We also talk about several new pen purchases, tips on using your notebooks, and SKULLS!!!
#193: Captain Happy Pants
February 17th, 2016 · 64 minutes
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show and has many tales to tell. We also discuss the recent Freakonomics handwriting episode, and Myke falls in love with a new pen.
#192: Chicken Scratch and Batman Doodles
February 10th, 2016 · 56 minutes
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms. They discuss the changes going on with the Render K lineup and what else is new in the Karas pipeline. The LA Pen Show is also on tap this weekend and Dan and Brad go over the details.
#191: Tahitian Black Lip Oyster
February 5th, 2016 · 79 minutes
With Myke out sick Brad has taken over hosting duties and is joined by Azizah Asgarali from Gourmet Pens. We talk about Azizah’s start in blogging, crazy flex pens, and some of the challenges she has faced putting herself out there.
#190: The Pilly Phen Show
January 27th, 2016 · 78 minutes
Brad and Myke are one on one this week, catching up on all the pen things. We discuss $100,000 pens, strange podcasts, the Philly Pen show, Brad’s updated Top 5 Pens list, and Myke’s current dilemma.
#189: OG Colorer
January 20th, 2016 · 59 minutes
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Slate Culture Critic and stationery lover June Thomas. They ask June about why stationery plays such a big role in her life and then she takes them on a stationery tour of New York City.
#188: We Just Effin Love Art Supplies
January 13th, 2016 · 56 minutes
Brad and Myke are joined by Lee Rubenstein from ArtSnacks to discuss the story behind the company, what goes into each monthly box, and what the future holds. We also talk about how in the heck Lee became Tumblr user #7!
#187: Members Only Fishing Vests
January 6th, 2016 · 61 minutes
Brad continues his month long run of big announcements with the launch of Pen Addict Memberships. Myke grills him on that news, plus the latest in Star Wars pens, nitro powered pencil sharpeners, and a New Year’s Eve story you don’t want to miss.
#186: Happy Penmas Everyone!
December 23rd, 2015 · 64 minutes
Brad’s first week of funemployment has come and gone. Did he survive? Myke gives him some tips to get organized. They also discuss Lamy and Pelikan special editions set for 2016, and close out the show with a wonderful Christmas story.