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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#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.

#185: Don't Make Me Cry Again

December 14th, 2015 · 78 minutes

New Lamy limited editions and a new model from TWSBI were the talk of the internet this week, but that’s not all the boys are discussing. Announcements were made, and tears were shed — by at least one of the hosts anyway.

#184: An Assortment of Weird Pencils

December 7th, 2015 · 76 minutes

Can Myke be turned into a full-fledged wooden pencil addict? A trip to CW Pencils will do that to just about anyone.. We talk about his trip to NYC, interesting Field Notes, Apple Pencil hacks, and Myke’s one-time love for Moleskine.

#183: OMG Star Wars

November 30th, 2015 · 69 minutes

Are Brad and Myke Snowblinded by the latest Field Notes COLORS Edition? The boys talk about that plus the Apollo Pen Kickstarter failure and wrap it up with discussion on Myke’s epic Apple Pencil review.

#182: Spend Even More Than Usual - Holiday Gift Guide 2015

November 23rd, 2015 · 61 minutes

Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk for our annual gift guide. From beginners to addicts, we break down every stationery combo for all of your gift giving needs.

#181: Scribble Part XXXVIII

November 16th, 2015 · 67 minutes

Brad and Myke catch up on all the things this week, including some very special Field Notes from one of our listeners, analog and digital Apple Pencils, our old friend the Scribble Pen, and Brad discusses two of the latest fountain pens to cross his desk.

#180: It Does Notebook Things

November 9th, 2015 · 61 minutes

Brad and Myke are joined by Adam Kornfield and Joey Cafone, better known as the team behind Baron Fig. We discuss how they got their start making notebooks, the transition into digital apps, and their latest venture, a pen, appropriately named The Squire.

#179: Super Traditional Camo Pattern

November 3rd, 2015 · 75 minutes

Brad is back from 'American Field' and Myke picks his brain on what it was like for Nock Co. to be there. They also discuss new Nock Co. goods, and a trifecta of paper awesomeness with Midori, Field Notes, and Hobonichi.