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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#595: I Have My Junior Ranger Stamp
December 20th, 2023 · 68 minutes
Myke is back from … college? Yes, Myke was expanding his brainpower last week, but most importantly, he had to go school supply shopping. That’s the focus of this week’s episode, along with a few product updates from Brad’s desk.
#594: My Bank Account Is Sick
December 13th, 2023 · 82 minutes
Brad is joined this week by Arielle Fragassi, aka ToastyTreat to discuss her recent trip to Japan. There was food, friends, and fun, but most importantly, there was stationery. Time to plan a trip!
#593: You know, Wisky
December 5th, 2023 · 52 minutes
It’s the Battle of the Abs this week! No, not Brad and Myke, but between our good friends at Montegrappa and Graf von Faber Castell. They also discuss Wisky, a possible rename of the Pilot Explorer, and Brad stationery preps for vacation.
#592: Holiday Gift Guide 2023
November 29th, 2023 · 75 minutes
Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to help out with all of your holiday stationery needs. Or maybe they just shop for themselves instead.
#591: I'm Thankful for Ballpoint Pens
November 22nd, 2023 · 58 minutes
It’s Thanksgiving week in the US, and Brad wonders “What stationary are we thankful for?” He and Myke discuss that, why there aren’t more interesting ink cartridge sampler packs, and the next pen Brad must have.
#590: Writing With the Theme of Writing
November 15th, 2023 · 63 minutes
The Uni Kuru Toga Dive is launching a new color. Will you be able to get one? One can only hope! Brad also brings up a new-to-him pen, which Myke quickly derails into madness.
#589: 1 2 3 4 Inks
November 8th, 2023 · 51 minutes
Brad is back from Fountain Pen Day at Atlas Stationers, and, to the shock of no one, has a lot to discuss.
#588: Thick Paper Means Fountain Pens Work
November 1st, 2023 · 62 minutes
It’s Horror Story time! Did Brad have a nightmare with Platinum Chou Kuro? He goes over his latest review, and gets ready for Fountain Pen Day.
#587: I’m Not in a Month Long Meeting
October 25th, 2023 · 53 minutes
How many different notebooks do you use in a single day? Brad dissects some interesting poll results, creates a business meeting stationary kit, and dips his toes into the world of fude nibs.
#586: Only 19,996 to Go
October 18th, 2023 · 49 minutes
The Business Boys are back at it this week, with updates from both Brad and Myke on what they are working on. They also tackle a stationary thought experiment.