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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#581: A Wand, a Skull, and Two Octopuses
September 13th, 2023 · 50 minutes
Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with an unexpected haul.
#580: You're Going to Regret All of This
September 6th, 2023 · 53 minutes
The Raffle for St. Jude is now live on The Pen Addict, and wow, do we have the goods! Brad and Myke discuss all of the amazing community participation so far, and look forward to what is next. Brad also prepares for the Orlando Pen Show
#579: You Should Not Buy This Nib
August 30th, 2023 · 61 minutes
The highly anticipated Pilot nib ranking finally happens on this episode, with Brad counting down from number 15 to his favorite nib in the top spot. Which ones should you buy, and which should you avoid? Brad writes it all out on this episode.
#578: Business Crush It Vibes
August 23rd, 2023 · 61 minutes
It’s San Francisco Pen Show week, and Brad has all the FOMO. He goes through his “If he were there” shopping list, looks at the new Kaweco EBONIT Sport, and finally begins testing 15 different Pilot nibs.
#577: They’re Generally Covered in Ink
August 16th, 2023 · 60 minutes
Brad and Myke break down a slew of new products this week, which include a classic notebook maker, and a brand new one. They also give out a few tips for the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show.
#576: We Had Ourselves a Trip
August 9th, 2023 · 50 minutes
Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW, and has tales to tell.
#575: SUPERSHOW
August 2nd, 2023 · 47 minutes
It’s Washington D.C. Fountain Pen Supershow time, and Brad, for once, is prepared! He discusses his gameplan for what will be a busy show, but not before getting ready for Hobonichi SZN.
#574: Smells Fuzzy
July 26th, 2023 · 67 minutes
Brad is back from his Uni-ball talk and spills all the tea. Before that, he and Myke break down the new Pilot Vanishing point Limited Edition, and try to sort out the latest from Pilot’s ILMILY stationery lineup.
#573: Corporate Stooge
July 18th, 2023 · 52 minutes
We recorded early this week because Brad is off to talk to BIG PEN. Listen in to find out where he is heading and what he will be discussing. We also catch up on news reports from around the globe on the status of the Muji Polycarbonate Fountain Pen.
#572: A Time of Great Upheaval
July 12th, 2023 · 50 minutes
The social media landscape is disarray … but who cares? Let’s talk pens! Ok, we talk about social media a little bit, but then dig into live reports from Italy, Australia, and Portland, Oregon. What is going on in the wide world of stationery?