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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#10: The Major Haul

April 18th, 2012 · 38 minutes

In this episode Brad recaps his highly successful - if not bank breaking - trip to the Atlanta Pen Show and Myke elaborates on his newfound fascination with knockers.

#9: Get The Lead Out

April 12th, 2012 · 45 minutes

In this episode Brad discusses his new fascination with one of the smallest fountain pens on the market and he and Myke discuss a few favorite mechanical pencils.

#8: Retro Style

April 5th, 2012 · 31 minutes

In this episode Myke talks about his new favorite pen and why it has taken over the top spot in his arsenal. Brad also teases what his latest acquisition is and the guys chat about pen suppliers in the UK.

#7: Not Your Grandfather's Fountain Pen

March 29th, 2012 · 34 minutes

In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke discuss some of their favorite fountain pens and why a certain portable fountain pen has rocketed to the top of their respective charts.

#6: Multi-Pen, Multi-Tasking

March 22nd, 2012 · 36 minutes

In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke dive into the world of multi pens. What they are, how they work, and if they are right for you. Brad also picks his current favorites.

#5: The Daily Carry

March 8th, 2012 · 28 minutes

In this episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke discuss what pens and paper they take with them when they leave the house, and why German students grow up to dislike fountain pens.

#4: Paper Chase

March 1st, 2012 · 36 minutes

In this episode of the The Pen Addict, Myke delves deeper into his habit with two new purchases, and Brad discusses what types of paper he enjoys the most.

#3: No Joy on the Pen Aisle

February 23rd, 2012 · 32 minutes

In Episode 3, Brad and Myke chat about Myke's latest addition to his pen arsenal and why Brad is bored every time he goes pen shopping at the store.

#2: My Favorite Pens

February 16th, 2012 · 37 minutes

In this episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke discuss Brad's current favorite pens, elaborate on some of the Glossary terms from Episode 1, and answer reader mail.

#1: Glossary

February 9th, 2012 · 33 minutes

On the first episode of The Pen Addict, Brad and Myke introduce who they are and give a little background in to how this show was concieved. They go on to give you some hints of what's to expect over the coming weeks before launching in to a Glossary of t