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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#541: Holiday Gift Guide 2022
November 30th, 2022 · 66 minutes
Ana is back, with stationery gift ideas in tow! She and Brad break down all of the fun stationery goods they hope to see this holiday season, and give you some ideas along the way.
#540: Just Do the Job Brad!
November 23rd, 2022 · 54 minutes
Brad and Myke answer all of your #ASKTPA questions this week.
#539: Will the GO Go Away?
November 16th, 2022 · 64 minutes
It’s an old school podcast this week, with Field Notes and TWSBI discussion right from the start. Brad then breaks down the new Writewell launch from Good Made Better, plus explains his choices for the updated Top 5 Fountain Pens between $100 and $200.
#538: Lukewarm Takes
November 9th, 2022 · 55 minutes
Hot Takes are the internet’s favorite currency, but are they a thing in the stationery world? Brad and Myke explore what is, and what isn’t, a hot take, and discover-gladly-that we reside in a more lukewarm territory.
#537: Adjusted in the Wrong Direction
November 2nd, 2022 · 58 minutes
In an episode full of fun and surprises, Myke discovers the biggest one right near the end.
#536: Strange and Cherry
October 26th, 2022 · 55 minutes
Lamy released pictures of their best collaboration yet, so why is Brad upset? He explains, and also discusses new Kaweco builds and collaborations, and the return of Conid. Finally, he breaks down the Top 5 “Next” Fountain Pens list update.
#535: A Fine Mist of Yama
October 19th, 2022 · 56 minutes
It’s Horror Story season! Brad and Myke kick things off with two great stories, and an accidental third that needed to be discussed. Then, Brad breaks down his updated Top 5 Beginner Fountain Pens list.
#534: Every Day I Vote For Pens
October 12th, 2022 · 51 minutes
We discussed the launch of the OKB48 vote last week, and this week, Brad cast his ballot. Brad then attempts to explain a traditional eyedropper mechanism to Myke, with varying levels of success.
#533: Emotional Support Stationery
October 5th, 2022 · 57 minutes
The most important election of the year is underway, and that is the pen vote at OKB48! Brad breaks down last years list, updates his Top 5 Pen In The Store list, and digs into his first experiences with a group of freshly inked fountain pens.
#532: Nice Cakes
September 28th, 2022 · 61 minutes
New Sailor releases! Paper discontinuations! Weird products! Planner changes! It’s an all the great things episode of The Pen Addict Podcast this week.