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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#622: Limited Edition Zip Ties
July 3rd, 2024 · 46 minutes
Brad went all Captain Capitalism on us this week, discussing all of the new product collaborations he has been working on this year. Also, where does the Caran d’Ache 849 rank in the list of popular Japanese pens?
#621: I Like Bananas
June 26th, 2024 · 55 minutes
Brad is on vacation this week, so what better time to answer your AskTPA!
#620: Beach-to-Ocean Ratio
June 19th, 2024 · 61 minutes
Brad is heading to the beach next week, so what better time to ask what he thinks about Pilot’s latest Vanishing Point Limited Edition, Seashore. Maybe he will be playing Scarabeo with his family, and can bring along the perfect scorekeeping pen.
#619: The First Penguin
June 12th, 2024 · 69 minutes
Brad is joined by long-time friend, and Japanese stationery connoisseur, Bruce Eimon. We discuss his unique background that led him to where he is today, which includes helping organize the Tokyo International Pen Show, and working at Bungubox.
#618: Monitoring the Safari Situation
June 5th, 2024 · 76 minutes
There are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about. Wait, there are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about? Brad and Myke have Pina Colada under the Cherry Blossoms - won’t you join them?
#617: Orange Slander
May 29th, 2024 · 55 minutes
Brad and Myke discuss all of the stationery that has been striking their fancy of late. What are their favorite pens, inks, and paper? Does Myke really besmirch the good name of Orange ink? Listen and find out!
#616: What to Expect at a Pin Shown
May 22nd, 2024 · 59 minutes
Myke is back this week, and just in time for some of Brad’s pen breakdowns. They discuss Brad’s review of the Pelikan M200 Orange Delight, plus his first thoughts on the new Jetstream Lite Touch.
#615: It’s All In The Nib
May 15th, 2024 · 62 minutes
Brad is joined by Damien Alomar of All in the Nib this week to discuss all things nibs grinding. How did he get started? How did he learn the craft? What do you need to know when getting your first nib grind? Needlepoints for everyone!
#614: Wes Anderson's Green Baby
May 8th, 2024 · 58 minutes
Marketing stationery products isn’t the easiest thing to do, but when you get Wes Anderson involved with Montblanc, magic happens. Brad and Myke break it all down, plus follow-up on all the things.
#613: You Didn't Want Glitter?
May 1st, 2024 · 63 minutes
Brad and Myke are pen problem solvers, and this week they tackle the issue of fineliner usage on newsprint. Is there a reasonable solution? And, would you even consider ordering a pen without glitter?