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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#131: Not The Abbreviated Version

December 2nd, 2014 · 89 minutes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Brian Goulet from Goulet Pens. They talk about the origins of the company, creating content for customers, the big site upgrade, and pinned down Brian on what his favorite pen and ink are.

#130: Stop Spending My Money - Holiday Gift Guide 2014

November 24th, 2014 · 71 minutes

Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk in what has become an annual tradition: The 2014 Pen Addict Holiday Gift Guide. Together, they run the gamut of goods for you and all your stationery friends. Your wallets have been warn

#129: The Ugly Sweater Pen

November 17th, 2014 · 87 minutes

Kickstarter is all the rage with the kids these days and Brad and Myke brought the biggest kid on the block to talk about it. Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms is here to teach all things Kickstarter. Plus new Field Notes!

#128: Backer Number Three

November 10th, 2014 · 61 minutes

Fiend Notes are here! Brad and Myke got the most amazing notebooks from one of their listeners. You have to hear the amazing detail that went into these special editions. The guys also cover new products from TWSBI, Diamine, and more.

#127: My Idea Dock is Sideways

November 3rd, 2014 · 71 minutes

Myke and Brad cover all the inky news that is fit to print in this episode, including, but not limited to, new Field Notes, Paris stationery shops, Nakayas, Sweet Setups, Pilots, and even carrot pens. Brad also thinks aloud about reworking the Top 5 Lists

#126: Doing Water Blaugh

October 27th, 2014 · 72 minutes

Top 5 Pens time! Brad and Myke go over the latest list and discuss what has changed and what hasn't - there was a lot of both. Plus, Myke drops a big surprise in his personal Top 5.

#125: Made by a Guy Named Brian

October 20th, 2014 · 65 minutes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Mike Dudek. They talk about the pen brand that has overtaken the fabled Rotring in his collection and what's new on the pen holder front. They also talk about Myke's new custom pen and the arrival of the INK.

#124: I Do Speak Fluent German

October 13th, 2014 · 53 minutes

In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Bullet Journal creator Ryder Carroll. They talk to Ryder about the origination of the system, how it became a Kickstarter project, and what the future holds.

#123: He'll Always Be Huckleberry to Me

October 6th, 2014 · 58 minutes

In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke welcome Scott Fuller from The Studio Temporary to talk all things design. The guys also talk about a new pencil project on Kickstarter and make fun of Brad’s former life when he disliked fountain pens.

#122: It Physically Hurts My Head

September 29th, 2014 · 67 minutes

Myke and Brad discussed the huge changes at the The Pen Addict blog this week, including their great enemy the Imposter Syndrome. They also talk about secret pens, blinding Field Notes, and the best reader email ever.