Podcasts by The Pen Addict
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. Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
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510: Everything's a Bear from 2022-04-20T15:15
We have nib follow-up, we have golf pens, we have superhero pens, and, most importantly, Brad finds himself in a very Bear-y situation.
Listen509: All Over the Nib Map from 2022-04-13T15:30
Brad Dowdy, King of the Needlpoints, Ruler of the Fine Line, First of his Name, bought a stacked nib. And he likes it
Listen508: What Year Is It? Where Am I? from 2022-04-06T15:30
Brad went to the Atlanta Pen Show … or did he? We discuss his whirlwind of an event, and see what it was like to be back home after years away.
Listen507: Hand in Your Badge from 2022-03-30T15:15
Happy International Pencil Day! We spend at least two minutes celebrating graphite on what is, ostensibly, an ink-filled episode. Planning and Pen Show prep are on the agenda, all before Brad pledg...
Listen506: Chicken Ink from 2022-03-23T15:15
How do you take your ink, seasoned or fried? These are the important discussions Brad and Myke have, along with and Elbwood unboxing, hope for the Pilot 912 lineup, and Ferrari pens.
Listen505: Aggressively Debossed from 2022-03-18T17:45
Myke is back, but we are still discussing Jacob this week, as Brad received a special package from Japan. What was included? Tune in to find out.
Listen504: Our Octopus Conversation from 2022-03-09T14:00
Brad is joined this week by Jacob, aka FudeFan, to discuss all things Japanese stationery. This big stores, the small makers, the secret handshakes, and even the throwing away of fountain pens - we...
Listen503: I’ve Had Perfectly Standard Experiences from 2022-03-02T16:15
Brad gives a planner update in the early stages of 2022, makes glowing remarks about the latest releases from TWSBI, Studio Neat, and Schon DSGN, and calls a listener a liar. So, you know, a normal...
Listen502: Throw a Dart at $125 Ten Years Ago from 2022-02-23T16:15
Have you heard? Brad LOVES the Pilot Custom 74. So much so, that he reviewed it this week, and elaborated further on its awesomeness this week. Brad and Myke also tier-rank fountain pen filling sys...
Listen501: The AL-Star Sucks from 2022-02-16T16:15
Is it #TeamAL-Star, or #TeamSafari in 2022? The decision is tougher than it seems. Brad and Myke also answer the 500th episode question posed to listeners, and go through a detailed breakdown of th...
Listen500: Pens! from 2022-02-09T20:15
We did it! 500 episodes of a podcast about pens. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!
Listen499: I'm Gonna Drink It from 2022-02-02T16:15
I mean, if you are going to put coffee in your ink name, what else am I supposed to do? Myke talks Brad out of drinking ink this week, but not out of buying a celebration pen for next week’s 500th ...
Listen498: Caveats! from 2022-01-26T16:30
Brad and Myke have an idea for Episode 500, and we need your participation. Listen in to find out how to contribute! We also discuss TWSBI’s continued product creation, an exclusive ink library, an...
Listen497: Here's My Desk Computer, Here's My Desk Cup from 2022-01-19T16:30
Stuff happens this episode, all of it fueled by the mighty coffee bean.
Listen496: Pen TMZ from 2022-01-12T16:15
Brad and Myke go behind the scenes this week and talk about talking with brands, distributors, and retailers. What are the pros and cons of digging deeper into the stationery industry?
Listen495: Parter Jocker from 2022-01-05T16:30
It’s a new year, so it is time for new themes. And new stationery. And new brand names that Brad makes up on the fly. Happy 2022!
Listen494: The Centre is Twisty from 2021-12-29T17:00
Myke unboxes the Drillog live on the show this week. It goes … well? We break it all down, plus discuss early planning for the new year, and an interesting notebook format to check out.
Listen493: A Guy Named Dean from 2021-12-22T16:45
The results of the 2021 Pen Addict Census are in! Myke and I have breaking it all down in this week’s episode.
Listen492: I Can Tell You Don't Like It from 2021-12-15T17:30
Brad and Myke are back together, and they get METAL! Ok, not really, that was just them fawning over last week’s guest. This week, Brad gets into trouble, then tries to extract himself from said tr...
Listen491: The Symphony from 2021-12-08T19:00
Brad is joined this week by special guest Anabelle Hiller. While known for her current work with Appelboom Pen as their in-house nib and repair superstar, her story is much bigger than that. We dig...
Listen490: Orange-Flavored Pens from 2021-12-01T21:00
Brad takes us through a first look at several new-to-him products, including the ystudio Revolve, PenBBS 456, and an ink you don’t want to miss.
Listen489: The Radiation in This Pen Is Not Harmful from 2021-11-24T16:15
Brad and Myke are lost during gift guide season without their venerable third podcast host. They make it through a mini-guide this year, plus discuss two interesting Tomoe River Paper tidbits.
Listen488: Your Warranty is Voided from 2021-11-18T15:15
It’s a big follow-up week, with State of Stationary comments, NaNoCoMo updates, and a look at a few recent purchases from both Brad and Myke.
Listen487: The State of Stationery from 2021-11-10T20:45
What is the current state of the stationery market? Prompted by listener questions, Brad and Myke break down what they are seeing across the industry.
Listen486: Write-O from 2021-11-03T15:45
What are you using? Brad and Myke discuss their current stationary situation, how they will be spending Fountain Pen Day, Tomoe River updates, and how #NaNoCoMo is going.
Listen485: Every Month Has a Month from 2021-10-27T15:30
What if you participated in NaNoWriMo, but didn’t write a book? Brad shares his ideas on this upcoming monthly challenge, plus digs in to the candidates for this years OKB48 General Election.
Listen484: Don't Lie about Being in Antarctica from 2021-10-20T15:30
Big news this week as Brad made the tough decision to wind down Nock Co., at least as it is currently built. He and Myke also break down the latest TWSBI Japan-only release, and consider making the...
Listen483: You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling from 2021-10-13T16:00
We answer all of your pressing #ASKTPA questions this week - from picking out a new fountain pen nib to why color pencil leads are so hard to find. We also get a sneak peek at the TPA Slack Survey.
Listen482: It's a Medium Nib, It's Fine from 2021-10-06T15:45
We have Pen Addict surveys! We have new Lamy collaborations! We even have new Rotring colors! But, did you know we have stacked nibs? Well, Myke does, and tells us all about them.
Listen481: Fully Precedented from 2021-09-29T15:45
Brad and Myke chart a path into unprecedented territory this week. Or do they? Listen in and you be the judge.
Listen480: An Approximation of a Color from 2021-09-22T16:00
In the case of one of our all-time favorite Pen Addict products, what is dead may never die. Yes, the Scribble Pen is … back? It’s something, that’s for sure.
Listen479: Fountain Pen Companion with Urban Hafner from 2021-09-16T00:15
Brad is joined this week by Urban Hafner, the developer of Fountain Pen Companion. FPC is an essential site for fountain pen and ink fanatics, and the answer to all of your “How do I track all of t...
Listen478: 27% More Color Density from 2021-09-08T15:45
How important is color density in your gel ink pens? Zebra would like you to find out. Brad would like Pentel to find out who besmirched the legacy of Pikachu on their latest EnerGel, and then help...
Listen477: This Notebook Has Rules from 2021-09-01T15:45
What’s more fun than talking about companies who recycle and reuse old products as new again? We pile on #MONTBLANCGATE this week, before digging into to Brad’s experience with the PLOTTER notebook...
Listen476: Particular Thoughts about Particular Products from 2021-08-25T16:00
You want thoughts about stationery? Brad has them. He breaks down the Uni Alpha Gel Switch and the TWSBI Swipe, and ends up with more questions than answers. At least he has 18 new bottles of ink t...
Listen475: Butter-Softly from 2021-08-18T15:45
What is going on with Jowo? What is Kaweco planning? What is Pilot recalling? Brad and Myke attempt to break it all down, along with discussing a good pen, and an ink you should never put in a foun...
Listen474: Grippier Grips from 2021-08-11T15:15
Myke is back, and allows Brad to regale him with tales of stationary wonder. Brad has new pens (shocker,) new ideas (shocker,) and new writers (shocker!!!) Tune in for all of this stationary goodness.
Listen473: Nail Time with the Nib Doctor from 2021-08-04T14:00
Brad upgraded this week and connected with Audrey Matteson, Franklin-Christoph’s one and only Nib Doctor. They thoroughly consider test driving the latest nail polish, and have a bonanza discussing...
Listen472: Pretty Very Also Good from 2021-07-28T15:15
We should rename this podcast to Brad Buys Pens, because that is all he has done this summer. We discuss his latest acquisitions, a Pilot Pokemon collab, and an awesome community-focused Leonardo p...
Listen471: I Drop Pens All The Time from 2021-07-21T16:00
The amount of pens being dropped in this community is too darn high! What can be done about that? Brad and Myke discuss that, plus large capacity converters, ultra-fine tipped ballpoints, and Brad’...
Listen470: Fibers in the Groove from 2021-07-14T16:15
It’s an action-packed episode this week, as Brad and Myke cover the upcoming Drillog launch, the new TWSBI Swipe, and everything in between. Watch out for the Ruler Mafia!
Listen469: Does it BEND? from 2021-07-07T15:45
It’s a highlighter - does it need too? Brad and Myke discuss these important questions, and others, on this rollicking episode of the podcast.
Listen468: The A's got a Hat On from 2021-06-30T16:45
Brad is back from vacation and has big plans. Plans for what? Plans to change his planner, that’s what! We discuss that, Drillog news, and handwriting tips and tricks.
Listen467: You Had One Job from 2021-06-23T15:45
Remote location Brad had one job this week on vacation, and he couldn’t even get that right. What he, and Myke, did get right was their commentary on all things stationery. They are never wrong abo...
Listen466: I'm Not Going to Rank My Friends from 2021-06-16T15:30
Brad posted an update to his Top 5 Fountain Pens between $100-$200 and he an Myke break it all down. Plus, they discuss fancy pens in this dragon.
Listen465: Skittles Skulls from 2021-06-09T12:15
This week, Brad is joined by Ben Walsh of Gravitas Pens to discuss his story of the brand. It’s a story of trial, error, and resiliency, and one I hope you enjoy.
Listen464: A Paint Job and a Story from 2021-06-02T15:30
Brad and Myke catch up on what they are using today before digging into Brad’s latest shopping experience, bulky notebooks, and … edible note pads?
Listen463: ABC Generic Pen from 2021-05-26T15:45
A pen cleaning for the ages, the One pen, and a 55th Edition. What more could you ask for in a single episode? Maybe a couple of pens that will not be mentioned? Yes, that too.
Listen462: I Know That Sound, I Make It from 2021-05-18T15:15
How do you review a pen that you personally love, but wouldn’t recommend it except to the smallest fraction of pen users? Brad and Myke discuss this, plus discuss what they look for when shopping f...
Listen461: Shimmer is Now an Add-On from 2021-05-12T15:45
I mean, isn’t shimmer always an add-on? Brad and Myke think so when it comes to pens, and inks. Find out exactly which ones in this week’s episode!
Listen460: Congratulations, You Are Correct from 2021-05-05T16:00
What are your thoughts on the new Blackwing Palomino? What do you think Field Notes will do for their 50th release? Do you leave stickers on pens, or peel them off? Come on in and listen to find ou...
Listen459: All This to Pay for a Pen from 2021-04-28T15:15
Business Brad is front and center this week, before discussing a new Platinum limited edition, the first release from the new Retro 51 team, and the cast of Ted Lasso as pens. The what, you say? Li...
Listen458: The Fourth Best Colour from 2021-04-21T15:15
Brad may be making another call to the law firm if this continued usage of orange keeps up from unauthorized parties. Until then, he and Myke discuss what they have been using, possibly new Maruman...
Listen457: A Literal Banana from 2021-04-14T15:30
When is a big pen too big? Brad found out almost immediately after last week’s show. The discussion then turns to a new, old notebook that Brad is enjoying, which led to an even deeper discussion a...
Listen456: Citrus, Orange, and Tangerine Esq. from 2021-04-08T15:45
Brad’s lawyers were active this week, but the situation has been resolved with no further intervention required. Brad follows up on a conversation with Retro 51, and a new pen he is shopping for, t...
Listen455: Thumbs Up for Fountain Pens from 2021-03-31T15:30
Some days are rough, and some days are just like “Thumbs up for fountain pens!” Today is definitely the latter, as Brad and Myke discuss making your own Sailor Pro Gear, the new Schon DSGN Ultem mo...
Listen454: Concerning Your Use of Orange… from 2021-03-24T15:30
The cases are shipped! The nibs are in flight! The use of orange is … questionable? Brad and Myke discuss all the things, including new stuff from our favorites at CW Pencil Enterprise, Musubi, Gra...
Listen453: What Have You Done? from 2021-03-17T16:00
Myke received a rare box of goodies from Brad, and then a second right behind that. What's going on in this world where that would actually happen. Myke discusses what was inside the boxes, plus ne...
Listen452: Not Enough Sizing from 2021-03-10T17:15
We make things! Both Brad and Myke have hot products in the works, including a restock of the Theme System Journal, and a new Spoke fountain pen - or three. We dig into all of that, plus some inter...
Listen451: Changing the World One Person at a Time from 2021-03-03T16:30
What if you launched a Collection, but spelled it Sport? Brad has fun at Kaweco’s expense this week before digging into the new Pilot Special Edition he has been waiting for. Or maybe not
Listen450: The Friendships We Made Along the Way from 2021-02-24T17:00
450 podcast episodes, and nearly 10 years of Kickstarter campaigns! Brad and Myke discuss their personal highlights - and a few lowlights - of nearly 200 campaigns backed.
Listen449: Retail 9-9-5 from 2021-02-17T16:15
How engineered does a dip pen need to be? Apparently VERY engineered is the answer, and we are here for it. We discuss that very interesting pen, Brad’s new Ultra Extra Fine nib, and the design hea...
Listen448: The Hurley School of Pen Usage from 2021-02-10T17:15
Adina is back! And this time, she has comics in tow. How is she making them? What pens and paper is she using? How did she decide what colors of Sailor Ink Studio to purchase? All of that, and more...
Listen447: Global Monetary Markets from 2021-02-03T16:15
How do price increases affect retailers? How about consumers? Are we heading towards a tipping point in a few years? Brad has no clue, but he would like to find out. We also talk new products from ...
Listen446: We Are Now Under New Ownership from 2021-01-27T16:15
No, not The Pen Addict, but our good friends over at Retro 51 have officially made the transition. We also discuss Brad’s foray back into fountain pens, Presidential writing instruments, and Sailor...
Listen445: Great Day to Start a New Notebook from 2021-01-20T16:45
It’s new notebook day for Brad, and there are many great reasons as to why. We also discuss Retro 51 sale news, and dig into a big batch of #ASKTPA.
Listen444: Complex Complicated Colours from 2021-01-13T16:30
News of a new, old Lamy Safari hit the stationary internet, and Brad and Myke discuss what it is, and what it means. They also break down an 87 pen list as best as one can, and talk about what 2021...
Listen443: Notes Passing Through the Night from 2021-01-06T16:30
Brad breaks down not only his Theme System Journal in this week’s episode, but also his 2021 planner, and his Notebook of Randomness.
Listen442: Instead I Got a Monitor Stand from 2020-12-30T16:30
The holiday break is over and there is stationary to discuss! Brad and Myke do just that this week, with talk around the Theme System, Retro 51, Holiday gifts, and rage cleaning all of your fountai...
Listen441: Riptiiiiide from 2020-12-16T16:30
Rachael Maddow, we are so sorry! Your pencil choices were a big topic of conversation today, and we broke down a few that may make a good replacement for you. Myke and I also discuss the new Theme ...
Listen440: Upgraded Vision from 2020-12-09T16:15
Hello Kitty. Lisa Frank. Popper-palooza. How much better can one episode get? How about 99,999 times better?
Listen439: Falcon Is An Acquired Taste from 2020-12-02T17:00
Two of our favorite brands - Pilot and Sailor - have done some interesting things over the past week. Brad and Myke discuss that, plus Brad’s TWSBI Golden Horse, and the latest version of the Bulle...
Listen438: I’ll Take a Kilt – Holiday Gift Guide 2020 from 2020-11-25T20:00
Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert of The Well-Appointed Desk for our annual Gift Guide Episode. We tackle a ton of categories to cover all of your holiday shopping needs!
Listen437: That's Not My Handwriting from 2020-11-18T17:00
Brad’s wrist is improving, but is his left-handed handwriting? We discuss other lefty-centric topics, perforated pages, abs on a pen and making better pencil recommendations.
Listen436: Pens Take Precedence from 2020-11-11T14:45
Brad is back … or is he? With a broken wrist in tow, he and Myke try to sort out what is going on with Sailor’s many new releases. Is it all a fever dream?
Listen435: Fine Fine Medium Line from 2020-11-04T16:15
Brad did some shopping for Fountain Pen Day. Did you? We talk about a couple of new acquisitions, and then listen live as Myke stumbles upon a secret.
Listen434: Trick Ink Window from 2020-10-28T15:45
The results of the Great Pen Addict Slack Survey are in! Brad and Myke break it all down, plus discuss new, and strange, pens from TWSBI, making Zines, and what uni-ball is up to in the US.
Listen433: Why would you do that‽ from 2020-10-21T16:30
It’s a business-heavy podcast this week, as we talk about bits of news across the stationery industry. We also discuss the upcoming virtual Detroit Pen Show, and a couple of new products on Brad’s ...
Listen432: Blacklight Poster Pens from 2020-10-14T15:00
Sailor pens or Benu pens? Why not both! We dig into the latest Sailor business news this week, and Brad expresses his love for a brand he was indifferent on for years. We also reminisce about our f...
Listen431: May I Buy This From You? from 2020-10-07T16:00
What do you think of the Sailor Pen rebrand? How do you review the King of Pen? Is King of Pen even spelled correctly? These are the hard hitting questions Brad and Myke tackle today. Plus, Brad as...
Listen430: Better than the G2 from 2020-09-30T15:45
The Pilot G2 is a good gel ink pen. There are better gel ink pens right next to it on the store shelf, and Brad digs into the ones you should consider the next time you are stocking up.
Listen429: Name of the Pen on the Pen from 2020-09-23T15:45
Myke is back after a week on the lam and we have a lot to catch up on! Kickstarter campaigns, pen releases, charity drives - all of the things on this jam-packed episode.
Listen428: Stacked Nibs from 2020-09-16T11:15
Interview time! Brad is joined by Gena Salorino from Custom Nib Studio to discuss all things nib grinding. What has life during lockdown been like for a pen show regular? What type of grind should ...
Listen427: Nobonichi from 2020-09-09T15:30
Is it Hobonichi season already? 2020 was not the best year for planners, but it’s time to get right back in there for 2021! Brad and Myke also discuss other active projects, with updates on the Ret...
Listen426: When Am I Gonna Get One? from 2020-09-02T15:45
Will Brad ever ship Myke his Retro51 Celebration? Will Myke become a pirate? Will Brad re-up his pencil subscription? All of these questions - and more - answered in this week’s episode.
Listen425: The 1911 of Pen from 2020-08-26T15:45
Packing. Pens. Podcastathon. We talk about all of those things, although not in that order. Plus, what pens would you pair with your other preferences?
Listen424: Keyboard Addict from 2020-08-19T16:30
What has happened to this show? Are we no longer discussing pens? Of course we are! But Myke has a wonderful digression on how similar the mechanical keyboard community is to the pen community. Joi...
Listen423: Cute Fun Spooky from 2020-08-12T15:45
It’s not Halloween just yet, but that doesn’t stop us from liking cute, fun, and spooky pens when they launch! We discuss all kinds of new products in this episode, how to sell your expensive pens,...
Listen422: The Future is Not Fountain Pens from 2020-08-05T16:00
Or is it? Brad and Myke dig deep into the stationery world for answers in this episode. The real question is did they find any.
Listen421: Return of the Tower of Pens from 2020-07-29T15:45
Mega Studio pen situation, explained! We also discussed a new series on The Pen Addict blog, wax poetic on the future of Kickstarter pens, and dig into a large batch of #ASKTPA.
Listen420: The Real Collector's Edition from 2020-07-22T16:30
To celebrate this illustrious 420th episode of The Pen Addict podcast, we talked about the only thing that did this number justice: Pizza pens! We also discuss our beloved Scribble pen in unflatter...
Listen419: That's So Draplin from 2020-07-15T16:00
Brad gets all zen about pen cleaning - again. We also discuss a special Retro 51 anniversary, a virtual pen fair, and dig into recent pen reviews from Kaweco and Esterbrook.
Listen418: Today I Hate Paper from 2020-07-08T16:00
Changes, they are coming - at least for our beloved Tomoe River paper. We discuss that, new Sailor releases, and try to decide how much Primary Manipulation we need in our lives.
Listen417: Barely Cut Hay from 2020-07-01T16:00
Is our beloved Sailor Pen Co. about to have a new owner? Brad and Myke discuss all of the rumblings and try to sort out what it means. But first, we set the mood by lighting up the new Jacques Herb...
Listen416: The Purest Carrots from 2020-06-24T14:45
Want to write your government official? Our listeners came through with all of the tips you need to make sure your voice is heard. We also talk about new products from some of our favorite brands, ...
Listen414: Where Do I Even Write Things? from 2020-06-10T15:45
How do file-based digital planners work? Brad wants to know, and Myke tries to help. The conversation goes about as well as you would expect. Brad also shares a Kickstarter update, and digs into a ...
Listen413: Ana Does Best from 2020-06-03T16:00
Myke and I are joined by Ana Reinert of The Well-Appointed Desk to discuss 10 years of blogging adventures.
Listen412: Urushi Safari KOP Magnet Filler from 2020-05-27T15:45
Brad opened the box! We talk about the amazing urushi work found inside the box, plus new event cancellations, Myke’s ink swabbing experiment, and a six-pen challenge in this jam-packed episode.
Listen411: Curious Case of the Curidas Cracking from 2020-05-20T15:30
So much Platinum talk, so little time! Brad and Myke break into cracked feeds and broken pricing, plus talk about some new pens that are intriguing. There is also an unopened box.
Listen410: Albert, Duchess, and Duke from 2020-05-13T15:45
This episode is one big tease of new products from some of our favorite brands like Leonardo, Platinum, and Sailor. Also, if you had to rename the international paper standard naming convention, wh...
Listen409: Looks Like a Milkshake from 2020-05-06T15:30
We have wonderful follow-up this week, including an updated translation and a searing look into neon inks. Brad and Myke then discuss tracking their collections, and Brad’s first foray into the Fou...
Listen408: You Gotta Let Me Live My Life from 2020-04-29T16:00
Brad received the Platinum Curidas and gives his initial impressions. Then, a shopping spree happened,
Listen407: A Pen With an Instruction Set from 2020-04-22T16:00
We have new pens! The Retro 51 Celebration prototype is here, as is the brand new Kanilea Pen Co. Kona Cherry. Brad and Myke discuss them both, and later in the episode take a trip down memory lane.
Listen406: Maruzen After Lunch from 2020-04-15T15:45
What would it be like to go on your lunch break and walk into one of the best stationary shops in the world? Brad and Myke ponder this question, along with “Who is Kumamon?” in this wide-ranging, p...
Listen405: The Biggest Flex from 2020-04-08T15:45
Brad and Myke discuss some of the newest products to cross their desks, while trying to sort out why certain pens in a certain price range are all the rage these days. Plus, we share our continued ...
Listen404: Maybe a Pen Canoe from 2020-04-01T15:45
Brad went on a shopping spree for National Pencil Day - did you? He also went down a rabbit hole of discovery with fountain pen inks, and tried to sort out why this, and why now. It’s a question fo...
Listen403: Stationery Makes Me Feel Things from 2020-03-25T15:45
Brad makes his feelings for all things stationery known, and makes Myke uncomfortable at the same time. So, basically the perfect episode.
Listen402: We Need More of This from 2020-03-18T15:45
It’s a great time to catch up on all things Pen Addict, including an update to our Kickstarter campaign, new product releases, old product repairs, and one very interesting fish.
Listen401: Can I Touch the Pen? from 2020-03-11T15:45
Following up on a wonderful episode 400, Brad and Myke have even more topics to discuss that get you up to speed on the history of the podcast.
Listen400: Pen Addict 101 from 2020-03-04T17:30
Did you look at the 399 previous episodes of The Pen Addict Podcast and wonder “Where should I start?” Right here. This is where you should start.
Listen399: Disassembleable from 2020-02-26T17:00
Are you Frankenpen friendly? We are at The Pen Addict Podcast. We are also stationery friendly, digging into what - and how - we use some of our favorite goods.
Listen398: Plastered on a Card from 2020-02-19T17:30
The Bungubox 4B fountain pen has arrived via ParcelForce! We discuss that - and the customs charges contained within - along with plaster art, Platinum notebooks, Emulsion ink, and Brad’s latest To...
Listen397: Why Did You Make This Decision? from 2020-02-12T16:45
We talk a lot about unique pen designs in this episode, and are curious about some of the decisions made. And don’t worry, we talk about Retro 51 and Sailor as well.
Listen396: Full of Good Functions from 2020-02-05T16:30
There is so much good stuff in this episode that Brad is going to have to have another pen sale. Also, the fastest pens in the world.
Listen395: We Have Unearthed a New Technology from 2020-01-29T17:00
The Retro 51 announcement last week was a shocker, but we now have some clarity, and a plan to move forward. We also can’t get enough of the Platinum Curidas, and use our friend Google Translate to...
Listen394: Who Better Than Us? from 2020-01-22T16:45
One of our favorite brands, Retro 51, is closing up shop. What does that mean to us, and to the pen industry?
Listen393: Pen Transportation Safety from 2020-01-15T15:00
Brad and Myke are joined once again by Adina Hurley to discuss her further journey into the rabbit hole that is the stationery world. What has she been up to since the San Francisco Pen Show? What ...
Listen392: Knocking Knock Twist Knock from 2020-01-08T17:00
How much knock could a twist knock knock if a twist knock could twist knock? Find out the answer in this episode of The Pen Addict podcast!
Listen391: This Sounds Great – I Have No Interest from 2020-01-02T18:30
Brad and Myke ring in the new year with a discussion around what they are using for planning and journaling. What products are working for them, and, will they make it through an entire year with t...
Listen390: Why Do We Have This Question from 2019-12-18T17:30
It’s the last episode of 2019, so what better time to clear the #ASKTPA queue of all the questions!
Listen389: I Like Lists from 2019-12-11T17:00
All the great lists were discussed on this episode. Myke listed all of the items currently sitting on his desk, and Brad gave us his top 10 stationary products of the decade. It’s a list-fest!
Listen388: Alligator 🐊 from 2019-12-04T17:30
Sometimes our show titles make complete sense. Sometimes they don’t. Which one is it this week? Also, are you ready to break the bank on your next Retro 51?
Listen387: Costs Me Money Every Time - Holiday Gift Guide 2019 from 2019-11-27T22:45
We have recorded several gift guide episodes over the years, but this one is the best yet. Ana, Brad, and Myke fill up your shopping carts with a wide and wonderful array of stationery goodies that...
Listen386: Massive Massive Mistake from 2019-11-20T17:00
Have you ever wanted to know what products live on Brad’s desk? Well today is your lucky day! We also break down the new Field Notes release, and discuss if abs have a place in pen design.
Listen385: Like Using a Crayon from 2019-11-13T16:45
Do you ever match your ink so perfectly to the pen you never want to change it? Do you ever wonder what it would look like if Platinum made a Star Wars pen? Do you know Brad bought a fancy pen? You...
Listen384: Fountain Pen Daze from 2019-11-06T16:45
Brad is joined by Cary Yeager this week to discuss all of the happenings at Kenro Industries, Fountain Pen Day, and every pen show on the planet.
Listen383: Resoundingly Average from 2019-10-30T16:30
Brad is back from his trip to Dromgoole’s and has all the tales to tell. Are they resoundingly average? No, they are far better than that.
Listen382: You May Have Missed Tokyo from 2019-10-23T15:45
Myke is back from a trip, and Brad is heading on one. Are they pen related? Maybe so! They might also talk about Sailor pens in this episode.
Listen381: A Plumbing Theme from 2019-10-16T14:15
It’s Horror Story time once again, and boy, did the listeners deliver!
Listen380: A Little Bit of Extra from 2019-10-09T16:00
Brad and Myke always love talking about new products, but never as much as on this episode, as the touch on the latests extravagances from Montegrappa, Visconti, and Platinum.
Listen379: Rainbow Sparkly from 2019-10-02T16:00
There is a lot of FOMO going on in this episode. Will Brad hold strong? Will Myke cave? How do they handle all of the great new products launching?
Listen378: I Have a Whole System Around That from 2019-09-25T16:00
Brad puts Myke in the hot seat today around the Theme System Journal. Is it working for Brad? Does Myke pass out? Tune in to hear all about it!
Listen377: Recreational Use from 2019-09-18T18:30
So much #asktpa, so little time. We make time this week to get through all of your questions. Plus, Brad gives Myke a task for a future episode.
Listen376: The Best Worst Case Scenario from 2019-09-11T19:00
Brad and Myke are joined once again by Adina Hurley, this time to discuss the aftermath - and damage to the bank account - of the San Francisco Pen Show.
Listen375: Nobody Tell Platinum from 2019-09-04T16:45
More like nobody tell Brad and Myke! The guys keep secrets from each other, and spill all the beans this week. Plus, they begin to catch up on #asktpa.
Listen374: A Well-Appointed Recap from 2019-08-29T01:30
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Ana Reinert of the Well-Appointed Desk to recap the 2019 San Francisco Pen Show. They discuss all of the comings and goings from one of the highlight events of...
Listen373: Live from the San Francisco Pen Show 2019 from 2019-08-24T18:15
Brad, Myke, and Ana are live from the San Francisco pen show, with special guests Hugh and Karol, from Kanilea Pen Co.
Listen372: We Used To Budget from 2019-08-14T19:45
Brad and Myke are joined by a very special guest this week - a first-time pen show-goer, who picks our brains about the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show. Everybody please give a warm welcome to Adin...
Listen371: Very Friendly Pens from 2019-08-07T15:45
With the Relay FM 5th Anniversary and the San Francisco Pen Show right around the corner, Brad and Myke get hyped up for the next few weeks. Brad also goes on a discovery mission within the Closet ...
Listen370: Second One on the Way from 2019-07-31T15:45
The Pen of Deceit arrived, and it is as good has Brad hoped. But, is it worth it? That is always the question when buying pens. We dig into that, D.C., SF, and Schon DSGN in this very on brand edit...
Listen369: One Week Per Two Days from 2019-07-24T14:00
We get feedback, but not on the level we received recently around Brad’s planner discussion. You really like your planners! We sort out the feedback, and Brad comes to a conclusion. Maybe.
Listen368: Pen of Deceit from 2019-07-17T16:45
Field Notes, Studio Neat, and Sailor pens - can we get any more on brand than this? Brad and Myke dig into all of the newness, plus Brad digs into the writing kit that joined him on his recent trav...
Listen367: The Acquisition Phase from 2019-07-10T14:00
David Parker, aka Figboot on Pens, joins Brad this week to discuss creating fountain pen videos on YouTube. They talk about how David got started, what the video creation process is like, Brad’s fa...
Listen366: A Beautifully Told Story from 2019-07-03T14:00
It’s Horror Story time! This much-teased episode is here, as we bring you tales of stationary woe from our listeners. Do any make the Horror Story Hall of Fame?
Listen365: The Classic Flush from 2019-06-26T16:30
The one thing we never get tired of discussing on The Pen Addict Podcast is cool companies doing cool things. This show is packed with exactly that, with new releases from Blackwing, Lamy, and Kani...
Listen364: Transitional Area of Doom from 2019-06-19T20:15
Brad is joined by Mike Matteson of Inkdependence to discuss everything in the stationery world. Literally everything. Plus, bags and backpacks!
Listen363: Deepbossing from 2019-06-12T16:00
Brad and Myke talk about making things! We do that from time to time, especially as it relates to stationary stuff. Brad also recaps another excellent Triangle Pen Show, and they take a first look ...
Listen362: A Blueprint of the Nib Grind from 2019-06-05T14:00
Dan is back, and you have questions for him! In part two of our chat with Dan Smith from The Nibsmith, we get into the nitty gritty of what nib grinds are all about, and why you would want one. Plu...
Listen361: Full-Time NibSMITH from 2019-05-29T17:45
Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Smith, aka The Nibsmith, to discuss his origins in the pen community, and the adventure he has been on with his business over the past few years.
Listen360: Cancelling is Not an Option from 2019-05-22T15:45
This is the Pen Addict Game of Thrones crossover you have all been waiting for. Well, everyone except Myke that is. We discuss television stationery controversies, Lamy Ballpoints, Kaweco nibs, and...
Listen359: Difficult Pickles from 2019-05-15T16:00
Between Stan, The Deep, and Kyanite du Nepal, Brad had a difficult time choosing his favorite new products this week. And that’s not even close to all that was discussed on this amazing journey tha...
Listen358: Direct Vertical Upstroke from 2019-05-08T15:15
The 2019 Chicago Pen Show is in the books, and we have the friends to tell you all about it. Brad and Myke go over several show recaps that have already hit the internet, discuss Brad’s aggressive ...
Listen357: The Porsche of Moleskines from 2019-05-01T15:15
Brad has stated for years that Leuchtturm is the way to go if you are looking to upgrade your Moleskine, and now he has validation from one of the most prolific stationary users on the planet. We a...
Listen356: Busy Week in the Inbox from 2019-04-24T16:00
We got a ton of feedback on last week’s episode, mostly in Brad’s email inbox. We go through those messages as part of an overall discussion about pen commentary and our place in it. We also dig in...
Listen355: Redlight Project from 2019-04-17T15:45
Brad and Myke dig into all of the recent pen news, including a rash of Kickstarter projects that bear a lengthy discussion. They also talk about what they are currently using, and answer all of the...
Listen354: As Legally and Safely as Possible from 2019-04-10T19:00
Wait, are we still in Atlanta? No, but it sure feels like it. Brad and Myke wrap up the Atlanta Pen Show, talk final purchases, and catch up on the recent pen news.
Listen353: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2019 from 2019-04-07T02:30
Ana, Brad, and Myke are excited to be back at the Atlanta Pen show for their fifth year! Listen in as we discuss this year’s pen show, plus hear our interviews with our guests; Chris Rothe of Write...
Listen352: Mandatory Cookout from 2019-03-27T21:45
We are ready for the Atlanta Pen Show! So ready, in fact, that we have official third host Ana Reinert join us this week for our annual pen show pre-game episode.
Listen351: Hardest Question of all the Questions from 2019-03-21T15:00
You ask, we answer. Maybe. While we may not have all of the answers, we do know that you all helped us smash every Pen Addict Kickstarter record ever. We discuss that, episode 350 feedback, and new...
Listen350: Superbacker from 2019-03-13T17:15
There is a long list of topics that are recurring themes on this show, and Kickstarter projects are certainly one of them. It’s apparently Kickstarter season, and we discuss them all. A perfect top...
Listen349: Magic Graphite Stick from 2019-03-06T17:00
Brad is back from the Baltimore Pen Show with tales of joy. Snow couldn’t keep the fun away! We detail the event, plus dig into various Kickstarters and world travels.
Listen348: Baltomorrow from 2019-02-27T17:00
All aboard the Baltimore hype train! Brad is hitting up his first pen show of the year very soon, and cannot wait. Myke also tries to buy a Sailor Pen from 7 years ago, and Brad falls in love with ...
Listen347: It's Only Pens from 2019-02-20T16:30
San Francisco here we come! We finally dropped the news for the 2019 Kickstarter campaign, and we are heading out west. Along with that big news, Brad rattles on about Sailor for way too long, and ...
Listen346: The Platinum Platinum from 2019-02-13T17:00
2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of Platinum Pen. Can they execute a better anniversary year than our friends at Pilot did? We also hit the news with updated Retro 51 fountain pens, new Blackwing p...
Listen345: A Very Brad Dowdy Situation from 2019-02-06T16:45
We talk about Kickstarters this week, and not just the one Brad launched! Also, is a sterling silver Kaweco Sport in Myke’s future?
Listen344: French Rule Territory from 2019-01-30T16:45
Brad makes things! We talk about those things, discuss Sailor’s new ink prices, get ready for the Baltimore Pen Show, and find out what stationery Tom Bobson is using today.
Listen343: Brown Reticle Blue Dots from 2019-01-24T16:45
If you could design your own paper layout, what would it look like? Myke has his own ideas in this fun and frolicking episode
Listen342: They Made It More Boring from 2019-01-16T17:30
I wasn’t sure it was possible, but they found a way. Who you ask? Tune in to find out!
Listen341: Get Your Own Shimmer from 2019-01-09T16:30
Did you ever think you would see the day where Brad would ink up a pen with Shimmer ink? Well, that day has come, and he and Myke break it all down.
Listen340: It Seems Official from 2019-01-02T16:45
Brad and Myke get 2019 off to a roaring stationery start, with talk of journaling, ink-sperimentation, and new pens. What are your plans for the new year?
Listen339: Wub Wub Nib from 2018-12-19T17:00
Brad and Myke take a look at how all of our favorite brands performed in 2018 and what we want to see from them in 2019.
Listen338: Container for Your Excess from 2018-12-12T18:00
Myke purchased his first Platinum 3776 and thoughts about it. A lot of thoughts. Could it be better than his beloved Sailors? Brad discusses new products from Blackwing and Elemental Paper, plus te...
Listen337: Pen Pin – Holiday Gift Guide 2018 from 2018-12-05T23:15
It’s that time of the year! Brad, Myke, and our favorite co-host Ana Reinert answer all of the gifting questions you have for this holiday season.
Listen336: That's When I Heard the Second Car from 2018-11-28T14:30
The long-overdue #ASKTPA and Pen Addict Horror Stories episode. You don’t want to miss this one.
Listen335: A Very Peculiar Scale from 2018-11-21T17:30
We love lists, and we love talking about lists, so let’s talk about a list that is 100 pens long! Brad also shares his notebook project, and Myke tries to catch them all.
Listen334: Yes, I Am a Tastemaker from 2018-11-14T17:00
Every awesome paper product on the planet released in the past week, and we are here to break it down. We also talk double-nibbed fountain pens, and Brad comes clean about being a tastemaker.
Listen333: Top Five Pens 2018 from 2018-11-07T18:00
Do you want to know what pens, pencils, paper, and inks are the best? Brad is here to tell you.
Listen332: The Big Little Pen Show from 2018-10-31T13:30
Live from a hotel room in Toronto! Our 2018 Pen Addict World Tour wrapped up in epic fashion, with stops in New York City and Toronto. Ana, Brad, and Myke discuss what turned out to be a very eye-o...
Listen331: A Podcaster’s Grind from 2018-10-24T13:15
Road trip time! Ana, Brad, and Myke are headed to New York City and Toronto this week to wrap up the 2018 Pen Addict World Tour. Hear about our plans, and get ready for the ride!
Listen330: This Pen Will Never Die from 2018-10-17T16:00
We talk about a lot of amazing pens this episode. The Sailor King of Pen. The Lamy Safari. Retro 51. But none - NONE - hold a candle to the one pen to rule them all.
Listen329: Electric Raspberry Blurple from 2018-10-10T16:30
The Podcasting Don is here, with an offer you can’t refuse. Like a concrete (boots?) pen for example. Or a Pink Robot, or some shiny inks. You know what, you can’t refuse any of it, and that’s why ...
Listen328: The Longest Relationship I've Ever Had from 2018-10-03T16:30
Brad is back from Dallas with tales to tell. It was a great event! We also discuss more new Sailors, including a first look at the Key Lime 1911, and have a special request for our listeners.
Listen327: Japan Can Help You from 2018-09-26T15:15
Another week, and ten Sailors for Myke. Ok not ten, just two this week. And maybe eyes for a few more. We also dig into the new Field Notes and Blackwing releases, and Brad preps for the Dallas Pen...
Listen326: Pen Addict and Pens Rule! from 2018-09-19T15:45
How do you handle partially used notebooks? Brad declares notebook bankruptcy, but is that the best solution? Myke remains on Sailor high alert, and we also explore what Pilot is doing with their n...
Listen325: Sailor Museum Curator from 2018-09-12T15:00
It is known that we are big Sailor pen fans here, and Myke is laying the groundwork for his own personal Sailor Museum at home. I wonder if they will do a better job on their next anniversary lineu...
Listen324: The Enthusiasts from 2018-09-05T16:15
I don’t know what you know, but I like it all, and I can ask you questions. Such is our life on The Pen Addict podcast. In this episode, Myke and I take over two pen companies and make them better.
Listen323: Mother Cover from 2018-08-29T16:15
Do you have your plans made for the 2019 Hobonichi Festival? The what, you say? Brad and Myke break down all the Hobonichi planner goodness, plus new orange Sailor Pens, Elemental Notebooks, and th...
Listen322: Burner Pen from 2018-08-22T16:30
Did the world most perfect burner pen just hit the market? Maybe so in the TWSBI Go. Myke gives his initial impressions of this very unique pen, plus we discuss the new luxury lineup from J. Herbin...
Listen321: Ciaowdy! from 2018-08-15T16:00
What is orange will never die. Lamy made new inks, and nary an orange was to be found. We are keeping the faith though! We also talk about letter writing apps, game-changing pens, and the amazing r...
Listen320: Terrible Advice about All Your Stationery Needs from 2018-08-08T16:15
The 2018 D.C. Pen Show is in the books, and Brad is back to tell the tale. And he may or may not have bought a Nakaya.
Listen319: I Triumphantly Return from 2018-08-01T16:15
Myke is back! And, we have loads to catch up on. Everything is covered in this episode, from Kanilea Pens, to Lamy Orange cartridges, to Kickstarter projects, and more.
Listen318: The Pen Thief from 2018-07-25T15:30
Brad is joined this week by artist, bookbinder, writer, and stationery reviewer extraordinaire Less Harper. Did you know Less has one of the longest running stationery blogs on the internet? Listen...
Listen317: Born With It from 2018-07-18T15:30
Brad is joined this week by Esterbrook dealer to the stars, Jessica Coles. They discuss buying, selling, and restoring vintage pens, plus pen show travels and the expansion of Jesi’s empire.
Listen316: Let's Build a Pen from 2018-07-11T14:00
All of your #ASKTPA questions, answered in one episode!
Listen315: This Orange Doesn't Exist from 2018-07-04T16:00
We are troublemakers at heart, and we can’t help but wonder: Did we cause a problem with Lamy Orange ink? Not likely, but it was a fun discussion regardless. That wasn’t the only orange ink discuss...
Listen314: Everyone’s Favorite Game from 2018-06-27T16:00
Field Notes released a new quarterly edition, and Brad and Myke try to guess what each other think about the edition. They also discuss more new Sailor pens, and what to do about that, plus, fight ...
Listen313: The Ocean is in My Hand from 2018-06-20T16:15
Brad has the Sailor Pro Gear Ocean in hand, and is it as fabulous as he expected? Tune in to find out!
Listen312: Squidgy Marshmallow from 2018-06-13T16:00
Buffeted by a balmy breeze, Brad and Myke discuss Platinum’s latest release, journaling skills - or lack thereof - and what 3-D printing can do for the pen community.
Listen311: The Worst Possible Paper from 2018-06-06T14:45
Brad is joined by Mike Matteson of Inkdependence this week to recap the Triangle Pen Show, follow-up on the state of the stationery industry, and answer all of your #asktpa.
Listen310: A Mini Reckoning from 2018-05-30T15:45
What does the future hold for the stationery industry? Brad and Myke look into their crystal balls, and inevitably get things wrong.
Listen309: Cool Your Boots Over There from 2018-05-23T16:00
Brad is back from Houston, and is heading to Raleigh! We catch up on his travels, new Kickstarter projects, and the latest from Retro 51.
Listen308: Full Metal Body from 2018-05-16T20:15
Do you really want to hear how Brad packs for a pen shop visit? Apparently so, as he lays out his gear for a trip to Dromgoole’s in Houston. He and Myke also dig into new Kaweco and Pelikan special...
Listen307: Welcome To Two Months Ago from 2018-05-09T16:15
Two weeks between recording gives the boys a lot to talk about! Everything from new product talk, to Sailors, Pelikans, Kanilea pens, and more. Join in on the fun!
Listen306: Pen...cil from 2018-05-02T14:30
Interested in making your own fountain pens? We follow-up on our previous #asktpa with feedback from two just-getting-started pen makers. We also talk about the challenges of good mechanical pencil...
Listen305: I Believe in Standards from 2018-04-25T16:15
It’s new notebook day on the podcast, as Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new releases crossing our desks. Limited editions were also a hot topic, this week hotter than most with the launch of the R...
Listen304: I'm Out of Superlatives from 2018-04-18T16:15
Brad and Myke are back from Atlanta and recap the best show ever. At least until the next one!
Listen303: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2018 from 2018-04-15T00:30
We are live! Thank you to all of our Kickstarter backers for making this live episode possible. Listen in as Ana, Brad, and Myke discuss the Atlanta Pen Show and interview Jim Rouse from Franklin-C...
Listen302: BradDowdy Brad-Dowdy Edition from 2018-04-04T16:15
Brad prepped for the Atlanta Pen Show by buying all of the things beforehand. Myke showed some responsibility by making a game plan for the show. It’s time to get hyped!
Listen301: Bingo! from 2018-03-28T15:45
Did you get your Bingo card before listening? If not, you know what to do for next time. Aside from filling squares, Brad and Myke discussed their current writing setups, new goods from Blackingwin...
Listen300: A Podcast About Pens from 2018-03-21T16:15
300 episodes of a podcast about pens. Who would have thought it?
Listen299: Mail Time with Brad from 2018-03-14T17:00
Brad and Myke catch up on all of the #asktpa questions they have been hoarding for weeks. And Myke finally paid the piper for his Pink Love.
Listen298: This Pen Show Has Character from 2018-03-07T17:00
Brad recaps his trip to the Baltimore Pen Show. Did it live up to the hype? Myke discusses his journaling talk on Cortex, and gives a full review of the Kaweco GRIP for Apple Pencil.
Listen297: Who's the Fool Now Steve? from 2018-02-28T17:30
Kickstarter updates abound, with the Pen Addict project wrapping up, the Wancher project getting delayed, and a new pen project that made Myke’s eyes pop out of his head. Brad also gets overly hype...
Listen296: Drop the Pagoda on Us from 2018-02-21T17:15
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show with tales of what he did - and didn’t - buy. Myke has his eyes on a Sweet Love, and they also discuss a few other new products to drop this week.
Listen295: Why is it Not Called Pen Pals? from 2018-02-14T17:00
Toronto here we come! We are bringing The Pen Addict show on the road again this year that’s to your support. We also discuss two of our favorite brands in Field Notes and Retro 51, plus Myke gets ...
Listen294: Not the Most Funded Anything from 2018-02-07T20:30
All the Kickstarters that are fit to print! Including ours of course. The 2018 Pen Addict Podcast Kickstarter has launched, met its goal, and is well on its way to hitting the stretch goal. Tune in...
Listen293: Cut With a Hammer and Chisel from 2018-01-31T14:00
What is your Dream Pen? Wancher thinks they know with the release of their latest Kickstarter pen. We also discuss new goods from Retro 51, Baron Fig, Bellroy, and Karas Kustoms.
Listen292: Don't Learn Safety By Accident from 2018-01-24T17:45
Brad and Myke are joined by our third co-host, the amazing Ana Reinert. We follow-up our office supply draft with Ana’s picks, take a dive into the brush pen world, and get ready for the Los Angele...
Listen291: At Some Point a Pen Has to Get Involved from 2018-01-17T16:30
Office supply draft! Brad and Myke draft the important office supplies everyone needs at their jobby-job. They also discuss orange pens, handwriting fonts, and wild Retro 51 secondary prices.
Listen290: Saskatchewan Has Always Been In My Heart from 2018-01-10T16:45
Pen Addict Kickstarter plans are well underway for 2018. We discuss a few of those details, the immediately sold out Retro 51 Mars, and Brad’s first Hobo fail of 2018.
Listen289: The Cousin is the Big Brother from 2018-01-03T18:45
Brad and Myke ring in the new year in the stationery world with talk of resolutions, buying restrictions, planning, and journaling. 2018 is going to be the best year ever!
Listen288: It's Called Chaos from 2017-12-20T17:15
It was a chaotic episode in more ways than one this week, as Brad and Myke planted various flags in the ground for products old and new. And the Chaos pen makes a triumphant podcast return!
Listen287: Internal Sparkle from 2017-12-14T14:30
Myke is back from Podcon, and Brad is swimming in an ocean of swirls. We also talk about backpacks, smelly copper, and all of your #asktpa.
Listen286: A More Aggressive Swirl Pattern from 2017-12-06T17:15
Brad is the king of recency bias, so he fawns over the recent releases from TWSBI and Blackwing. We also discuss the Livescribe note taking system, the Pelikan Ocean Swirl, and pen buying moratoriums.
Listen285: The Love Toaster from 2017-11-29T18:00
Two weeks and no talk makes for a big episode. Brad and Myke catch up on all the things, including a slew of follow up, timing a pen delivery in Las Vegas, and plenty of Field Notes news.
Listen284: Weird and Wonderful Stuff - Holiday Gift Guide 2017 from 2017-11-22T17:00
Ana reinert joins Brad and Myke for their annual gift guide episode. This time, we take listeners questions to help with all of your gift giving needs.
Listen283: A Significant Business in Clever Pen Cases from 2017-11-15T18:00
There’s a new podcast in town, a new pen to buy, and a new Field Notes edition. We hit all of those things plus take a deep dive on product inspiration vs. knock-off.
Listen282: 100% Humidity Paper from 2017-11-08T16:45
Brad reviews his new Moleskine notebook, and it doesn’t go well. We also discuss Unicorn Snot, $750 Sharpies, and spend some of Myke’s money on purple pens.
Listen281: Supercaligraphicexpialidocious from 2017-11-01T16:15
Brad and Myke tackle tons of new products, including the latest from Tactile Turn, Hippo Noto, Penwell, and more. And don’t forget to check out our amazing listener artwork!
Listen280: I Want Jim To Tell Me Bedtime Stories from 2017-10-25T17:30
Brad and Myke have returned to their respective homes after a great trip to Chicago. They recap the Field Notes event, talk about Brad’s trip journaling practices, and tease the upcoming Pen Addict...
Listen279: Live at Field Notes HQ from 2017-10-18T19:00
Brad and Myke visit Field Notes HQ in Chicago and chat live with Jim Coudal and Bryan Bedell.
Listen278: I Failed You, Myke from 2017-10-11T12:15
It’s been a big shopping month at The Pen Addict household, with Brad receiving his latest purchases from Franklin-Christoph, Woodshed, and Schon DSGN. He talks about those, plus pencil love, Lamy’...
Listen277: A Low Chance of Succeeding from 2017-10-04T18:00
Myke regales us with the tale of his visit to the London Pen Show, where he almost wasn’t allowed to enter. We also discuss Japanese stationery partnerships, take personality quizzes, and mention m...
Listen276: I Bought Seven Nakayas from 2017-09-27T16:30
It’s Top 5 Pens update time! We discuss Brad’s annual update to the most popular page on his site. What new products made the cut? What old ones got dumped? Listen in to find out.
Listen275: Field Notes X from 2017-09-20T16:00
The new Field Notes is out, and Brad and Myke play the guessing game of what each other think about the Fall 2017 edition. Spoiler alert: Duh.
Listen274: Treasures of the Earth from 2017-09-14T17:00
Analog tools are the true treasures of the earth, but the digital world is making inroads. We talk about new crossover products from Moleskine and Wacom, plus a new collaboration in the pen world t...
Listen273: Myke Hurley Appreciation Day from 2017-09-06T16:00
Myke is back from his world tour and we catch up on all the goings on in the pen, pencil, and Kickstarter world.
Listen272: Waiting for an Intervention from 2017-08-30T14:45
Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show, and brought along Joey Feldman to recap one of the best pen shows of the year.
Listen271: Anti-Myke from 2017-08-23T15:15
Brad is so ready to go to the San Francisco Pen Show he can’t stand it. Myke tries to reign him in, but it’s not possible.
Listen270: I Am A Lefty Over-Hooker from 2017-08-15T18:30
Brad and Myke tackle a backlog of great topics, including unpopular fountain pen opinions and where the Made in the USA tag ranks in our buying decision. We also discuss what we currently have inke...
Listen269: We Sold Everything from 2017-08-09T16:00
Another D.C. Pen Show is in the books, and we lived to tell the tale. After a rocky start, things came around as hoped. It was a success nearly all the way around.
Listen268: Hot Breaking Footage from 2017-08-04T23:45
Brad and Myke record live from a hotel room at the 2017 DC Pen Supershow.
Listen267: Meet Me at the Bar from 2017-07-26T16:30
The DC Pen Show is almost here! Brad and Myke discuss show and travel prep, plus what’s on their respective shopping lists. Brad also professes his love for pocket pens.
Listen266: Sometimes Funny, Most of the Time Nonsense from 2017-07-19T16:15
Do you love the Paper Mate Ballpoint pen? Well, now there are two of you! We have fun with a Wired article Brad was part of, talk about left-handed Field Notes, and fawn over the new Kanilea Pen Co...
Listen265: I Know It All And I Can't Tell You from 2017-07-12T16:45
Brad has all the secrets this week and he can’t share. Not even with Myke!
Listen264: Redacted from 2017-07-05T17:00
We tackle a grab bag of topics in this week’s episode, including the new Write Pads Chesapeake Edition, the Namisu Ixion, Pelikan Hubs, and the weird things that stationary lovers do.
Listen263: Optimus Prime in My Pocket from 2017-06-28T17:15
What is your expectation of a flex nib? We discuss that, plus the new Edison Pearlette, Uni-ball Signo Needle, Field Notes Campfire edition, and the Panobook from Studio Neat.
Listen262: Why Do I Have a Hulk Fist? from 2017-06-21T16:15
It was a big pencil week at the Pen Addict household, with new Blackwing, Baron Fig, and CW Pencils loot landing in the mailbox. We also discuss Brad’s appearance in a Japanese stationery magazine,...
Listen261: Prolonged Writing Comfort from 2017-06-14T16:45
Brad and Myke are back from their travels and in front of the mic once again to discuss all things stationery. We recap the Raleigh Pen Show and discuss Brad’s recent Kickstarter activity, plus the...
Listen260: The Awakening from 2017-06-07T14:30
Has it really been five years since we updated our Top 5 lists on the podcast? We review our lists from 2012 and give them a 2017 update.
Listen259: Another Thing in a Long Line of Things from 2017-05-31T16:00
This is a show of things, and we discuss all of them this week. There are new products, upcoming pen shows, and, our favorite, pen companies doing weird things.
Listen258: Kind of Not Interesting from 2017-05-24T16:00
What makes stationery so interesting to all of us? Do you care about ink properties of the gel ink pen you are using? We do, and we talk about it. And gosh darn, people like it!
Listen257: I'm Not Gonna Do Homework from 2017-05-17T16:30
Brad and Myke finally get to talk to each other this week! We do a proper follow-up of the Chicago Pen Show, talk new products from Baron Fig and Field Notes, and of course pay our respects to the ...
Listen256: Excellent Question from 2017-05-10T16:45
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Joey Cofone of Baron Fig to discuss, well, EVERYTHING!
Listen255: Flipped My Toupee from 2017-05-03T21:30
The Bullet Journal has taken on a life of its own over the past year and we had its creator, Ryder Carroll, on to discuss how his life has changed since we last spoke to him.
Listen254: I Nearly Passed out, and You Started Crying from 2017-04-26T15:45
Brad and Myke are back to their normal podcasting setup after another amazing Atlanta Pen Show. The voices are creaky, but the stories are awesome. Thank you all for a wonderful weekend!
Listen253: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2017 from 2017-04-23T00:15
It's Atlanta Pen Show time! Brad, Myke, and Ana are live in front of a studio audience at the 2017 Atlanta Pen Show.The crew are joined by Vito Grippi from Story Supply Co and Jonathon Brooks from...
Listen252: We All Know the Pencil Is Superior to the Pen from 2017-04-13T21:30
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise to talk about - what else - pencils! We cover her background and early love for pencils, opening the online and brick a...
Listen251: That's Not a Colour from 2017-04-05T11:30
Brad and Myke dig into new product news, featuring a Tomoe River notebook Kickstarter, and a Bluetooth attached pen. And what would new product talk be without Baron Fig! Brad also gives a big Nock...
Listen250: The Cool Kids Room from 2017-03-29T20:45
Brad and Myke are joined by guest emeritus Ana Reinert to commiserate over 250 episodes worth of podcasts. We also talk about Ana’s latest project and what to expect at the upcoming Atlanta Pen Show.
Listen249: An Astronomical Wallet Event from 2017-03-22T17:00
Brad is back from the Arkansas Pen Show with tales to tell. It was a different experience, and perfect in all the right way. Plus, he bought stuff.
Listen248: We're Extraordinarily Particular from 2017-03-15T16:30
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Matt Armstrong of The Pen Habit. In a long overdue conversation we discuss Matt’s start with fountain pens, producing wonderful video content, and some of his ...
Listen247: My Optima Is in the Shoptima from 2017-03-08T17:45
Brad’s interview with Aurora was posted this week and we discuss the details, as well as the million dollar pen floating around the hotel where the interview took place. We also cover an excellent ...
Listen246: Bursting at the Seams from 2017-03-01T17:15
The Field Notes Utility edition is in hand, and the internet has things to say. Brad reviews his copies, and also discusses vintage Kaweco pens, Lamy weirdness, and Staedtler Styli.
Listen245: The Entire Thing is Orange from 2017-02-22T17:00
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show with wonderful tales and an epic haul. The Field Notes Utility Edition dropped during the live recording as well, so you can hear our first reactions. Plu...
Listen244: Club Safari from 2017-02-15T17:30
You can pry our Safari’s from our cold dead hands! Brad and Myke double down on their love for one of Lamy’s flagship pens. But did you notice one in their bag dumps? Interesting...
Listen243: I Don't Really Know How I Found You from 2017-02-08T17:15
Can you believe it has been five years of a podcast about pens? Neither can Brad and Myke because it took a listener to remind them right before the show. That’s ok, because they covered all of the...
Listen242: The Hype Man from 2017-02-01T17:30
Our Kickstarter project launched and funded since last episode, so we go in to the show and announce our stretch goal! It has a little something to do with our favorite pocket notebook, so you will...
Listen241: Art Makes People Mad from 2017-01-25T17:15
We like it when companies give us topics to talk about, and boy are we covered today! The Baron Fig Askew takes center stage, and Brad and Myke are on different sides of the ledger. Who loves it? W...
Listen240: A Mythical Colorful Bird from 2017-01-18T18:00
Brad and Myke are joined by Tiff Arment to discuss the awesomeness that was the Philly Pen Show. How was the vibe? What did she buy? We also get into her recent purchases, including her first Nakaya.
Listen239: Previously Inksploded from 2017-01-11T17:15
We have a real grab bag of topics for you today, including new Akkerman Ink, Fantasy Vanishing Points, and Primary Manipulation.
Listen238: P Goes to 80% from 2017-01-04T17:00
Brad and Myke drop some maths and science knowledge on you this week, courtesy of our listeners. Confessions also continue, as Myke feels vindicated on his life choices.
Listen237: Oh Myke! Noooo! from 2016-12-28T15:30
Do you have a stationery confession to make? You are among friends. Brad and Myke share their deepest darkest secrets.
Listen236: More Stuff Inside Your Stuff from 2016-12-21T18:45
Brad stepped into the beehive with his talk about a product by This Is Ground called the Mod 3. He explains what is up with this case, and he and Myke discuss Myke’s latest pen acquisition. Plus - ...
Listen235: Baby-Faced Assassin from 2016-12-14T08:00
Brad is joined by Mike Dudek of Clicky Post and Dudek Modern Goods fame. They discuss recent and past Kickstarter pens, vintage Rotring and Pilot collecting, and staying sane while running their re...
Listen234: Temperamental Little Beast from 2016-12-07T16:45
Brad and Myke are joined this week by MIke Matteson from Inkdependence. It is a wide-ranging discussion, from ink reviews and favorite colors, to ethics in pen reviews.
Listen233: Andrifolio Candrinople from 2016-11-30T17:15
Who knew that the shower pen topic would have so much feedback? Our listeners apparently, which is why they are awesome. We also review the Field Notes Black Ice edition, and talk about the grey ma...
Listen232: That's Standard Desk from 2016-11-23T15:45
Myke is back from his house shenanigans and is just in time to talk new Field Notes! Black Ice is interesting, as is the Steel&Flint pen, new Montblanc Ink, and shower pens!
Listen231: Myke Didn't Make It - Holiday Gift Guide 2016 from 2016-11-16T20:15
Ana Reinert joins Brad this week for our annual gift guide episode. We cover it all, even Myke’s write-in votes, as we get you set for the holiday season.
Listen230: The Cover Is Marbled from 2016-11-10T16:45
What makes a composition book a composition book? Brad has opinions. We also discuss new pens, moving notebooks, the death of handwriting, and stationery subscriptions in this action packed episode.
Listen229: The Most Nervous Pen Repair of All Time from 2016-11-02T09:45
Brian and Lisa Anderson of Anderson Pens join us this week to talk about EVERYTHING! How they got their start, their first foray into selling pens online, travelling to pen shows, opening a brick a...
Listen228: Hashtag Snail Mail from 2016-10-26T16:45
Big mail episode this week, all of the snail mail variety. We get through about half of your #asktpa letters, with more to come in future episodes. Thank you all for writing!
Listen227: Myke Was Indeed Right from 2016-10-19T16:30
We must admit, Myke is right a lot, but he has never been more excited to be as right as he was this week.
Listen226: The Girl with the Glitter Pens from 2016-10-12T15:30
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Pen Friend Michelle Leung to talk about pens - what else! Michelle schools us on how amazing Toronto is for stationery lovers, and how she acquired her grail pen.
Listen225: Field Notes Kremlinology from 2016-10-05T16:15
Myke is back from the London Writing Equipment Palooza and has stories to share - and videos too! We also get into the Lunacy that is the latest Field Notes release.
Listen224: My Ink Smells from 2016-09-28T17:30
UGH! Pen Pineapple Apple Pen! We bring you all of today’s hits on this episode, including a Lanier update, how and where to sell a pen, more death of handwriting talk, and catch up on the latest #a...
Listen223: You Need Top-Zip from 2016-09-21T17:45
Nock Co. launched a big Kickstarter for a big bag and Brad and Myke are here to discuss all of the details.
Listen222: Keep the Dream Alive from 2016-09-13T19:30
Brad is joined by special guest Cary Yeager this week to discuss all things Fountain Pen Day. Cary shares how it all got started, the crazy growth over the past few years, and what is next.
Listen221: Thank You? from 2016-09-07T16:00
Brad almost got buried in an avalanche of stationery during a shelf reorg this weekend, but he escaped to tell the tale. One of our anti-handwriting nemesis (nemeses?) didn’t get off so easily.
Listen220: Not That I'm Rugged from 2016-08-31T16:30
Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show with his tales of wonder. It was a fantastic trip, and of course Brad bought stuff. We also talk about packing pens, paper, and ink as Myke gets ready f...
Listen219: My Box of Goodies from 2016-08-24T16:30
Myke went to the US and returned home with a box of goodies bigger than any pen show he’s ever been to. We talk about his haul, Brad’s new pen, and the upcoming San Francisco Pen Show.
Listen218: None of My Pens Have Suitable Ink from 2016-08-17T13:30
It is #asktpa time here on the podcast as we catch up on all of the questions from the past several weeks. Myke also takes the Platinum Plaisir for a test drive and Brad looks at the latest noteboo...
Listen217: Complete Systems Failure from 2016-08-10T17:00
Brad is back from DC and shares all the tales of wonder from the biggest pen show on the planet. He also bought stuff.
Listen216: FIVE?!?! from 2016-08-03T17:00
We got a little Cronzy this week on the podcast, and just just because our good friend Ana Reinert joins us once again. We talk about the resurrection of Omas, too many Field Notes, and the upcomin...
Listen215: Maximum Peak Weirdness from 2016-07-27T16:15
We hit it this week gang - maximum peak weirdness! Pen shooting, pencils, and bamboo are just the appetizers of the main course of this episode.
Listen214: The Garish Quota from 2016-07-20T17:15
Brad and Myke hit on everything this week, from pencils and sharpeners, multi-cartridge fountain pens, and how Fuyu-gaki is the worst orange. They also have the definitive answer for the Trump pen.
Listen213: The Myke Hurley Signature Pen from 2016-07-13T17:30
Ballpoint, gel, and rollerball pens make up the majority of the pens in use so Brad and Myke revisit some of the best of each style. We also get corrected on our pronunciation, and talk about coffe...
Listen212: Captain Orange Beard from 2016-07-06T16:00
It was a big week for pen news, including two new releases from Lamy, a big one from Montblanc, and a tease as usual from TWSBI. Brad and Myke also share their current writing setups.
Listen211: Running Out Of Coal from 2016-06-29T18:00
Ed Jelley joins Brad and Myke this week to discuss blogging and burnout. It’s a wide ranging conversation and well worth your listen. We also follow up on the Field Notes Byline edition and the new...
Listen210: Tiny Tiny Pocket Tornado from 2016-06-22T18:30
Myke is back from WWDC and he got gifts! We talk about the goods that were delivered, and especially the Nakaya he got to test out. We also dig into the new Field Notes Byline edition, and we now h...
Listen209: There's Not Enough Pink Pens from 2016-06-15T14:45
Brad and Myke go behind the scenes in this episode and talk about about stress and burnout as it relates to blogging, podcasting, and keeping a good work/life balance. We also share details of an a...
Listen208: The Queen’s Filofax from 2016-06-08T17:45
The British Invasion continues this week on The Pen Addict as Brad and Myke are joined by Adam Blaine from The Desk of Adam. We discuss his award-winning blog, amazing photography, and how many Ner...
Listen207: The Right Person Was Me from 2016-06-01T18:00
Brad and Myke go through a long list of new products, including the Tom Bihn Field Journal Notebook, Baron Fig Vanguard, and the latest from Schon DSGN. We also discuss desert island pens, paper, a...
Listen206: Put Myself On That Google Map from 2016-05-25T16:30
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Tessa Sowry from All Things Stationery to discuss her start in blogging, her stationery world tour, and why the UK stationery scene is awesome.
Listen205: Recreational Grade Titanium from 2016-05-18T13:45
Writing should be simple, but that’s not what Brad experienced when a digital pen gets involved. We break down the N2 Neo Smartpen, plus discuss new Retro 51’s, the Tactile Turn Gist, and Pretty Mu...
Listen204: Notebooks Filled with Garbage from 2016-05-11T18:45
Brad and Myke are joined by Tiffany Arment this week to discuss her recent deep dive into all things fountain pen. Zero to Nakaya in less than 12 parsecs!
Listen203: #mykewastechnicallyright from 2016-05-04T16:30
Brad is back from the Chicago Pen Show and Myke picks his brain about the event and how great of time it was. There was also a trip to Field Notes HQ that Brad and Ana took, making Myke forever jea...
Listen202: We Ship On Time from 2016-04-27T17:30
Who knew Hugh Jackman could pull off an amazing Montblanc ad? He nailed it, and Myke and Brad nailed the rest of the episode as well. Myke helps name a new pen, Brad gets digital, and they both tal...
Listen201: Sky at Night from 2016-04-20T16:30
Brad and Myke made it back home safe and sound from the Atlanta Pen Show and talk about the weekend that was. They also follow up on the Moleskine Smart Writing Set origins and the pinkest of pink ...
Listen200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016 from 2016-04-17T01:30
This week's episode comes to you live from the Atlanta Pen Show. Hear Brad, Myke, and Anna talk about their experiences of the show, in front of a fantastic audience.
Listen199: It's Almost Like You're a Professional from 2016-04-06T16:30
ALMOST THERE!!! Brad and Myke are thisclose to being in Atlanta for the 2016 Atlanta Pen Show. That happens next week, but this week we are loaded for bear with news, notes, and follow up. Is Brad ...
Listen198: Plen Replair Place from 2016-03-30T16:00
Brad and Myke discuss several new products this week, including the Kaweco Mini Converter, Baron Fig Squire, and the rebirth of the Tom Bihn Field Journal. The Show Notes Mega Doc is also alive, an...
Listen197: Secret Society of Enablers from 2016-03-22T17:00
Myke and Brad are joined by Ana Reinert of The Well-Appointed Desk to get ready for the 2016 Atlanta Pen Show! We also get through a huge list of follow up and have fun with our #AskAna segment.
Listen196: You Replace Your Carpet from 2016-03-16T15:45
It’s fun to take a look back at how this crazy thing called a pen podcast started, and Brad and Myke do just that by re-listening to and reminiscing over Episode 1. They also dig into the news of w...
Listen195: I'm Flexible from 2016-03-09T22:30
The Scribble Pen has risen from the dead for what - the 10th time now? We give that product the amount of time it deserves, which is to say very little. We also dig into Brad’s newest pens from Nam...
Listen194: Forged by Pure Evil from 2016-02-24T21:00
It’s a laundry list of topics on the podcast today, with more talk about the pen community and the upcoming Pen Addict LIve episode in Atlanta. We also talk about several new pen purchases, tips on...
Listen193: Captain Happy Pants from 2016-02-17T17:30
Brad is back from the Los Angeles Pen Show and has many tales to tell. We also discuss the recent Freakonomics handwriting episode, and Myke falls in love with a new pen.
Listen192: Chicken Scratch and Batman Doodles from 2016-02-10T20:00
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms. They discuss the changes going on with the Render K lineup and what else is new in the Karas pipeline. The LA Pen Show is also o...
Listen191: Tahitian Black Lip Oyster from 2016-02-05T18:45
With Myke out sick Brad has taken over hosting duties and is joined by Azizah Asgarali from Gourmet Pens. We talk about Azizah’s start in blogging, crazy flex pens, and some of the challenges she h...
Listen190: The Pilly Phen Show from 2016-01-27T18:00
Brad and Myke are one on one this week, catching up on all the pen things. We discuss $100,000 pens, strange podcasts, the Philly Pen show, Brad’s updated Top 5 Pens list, and Myke’s current dilemma.
Listen189: OG Colorer from 2016-01-20T17:15
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Slate Culture Critic and stationery lover June Thomas. They ask June about why stationery plays such a big role in her life and then she takes them on a statio...
Listen188: We Just Effin Love Art Supplies from 2016-01-13T17:15
Brad and Myke are joined by Lee Rubenstein from ArtSnacks to discuss the story behind the company, what goes into each monthly box, and what the future holds. We also talk about how in the heck Lee...
Listen187: Members Only Fishing Vests from 2016-01-06T18:30
Brad continues his month long run of big announcements with the launch of **Pen Addict Memberships**. Myke grills him on that news, plus the latest in Star Wars pens, nitro powered pencil sharpener...
Listen186: Happy Penmas Everyone! from 2015-12-23T18:45
Brad’s first week of funemployment has come and gone. Did he survive? Myke gives him some tips to get organized. They also discuss Lamy and Pelikan special editions set for 2016, and close out the ...
Listen185: Don't Make Me Cry Again from 2015-12-14T23:45
New Lamy limited editions and a new model from TWSBI were the talk of the internet this week, but that’s not all the boys are discussing. Announcements were made, and tears were shed — by at least ...
Listen184: An Assortment of Weird Pencils from 2015-12-07T23:45
Can Myke be turned into a full-fledged wooden pencil addict? A trip to CW Pencils will do that to just about anyone, and Myke has caught the bug. We talk about his trip to NYC, interesting Field No...
Listen183: OMG Star Wars from 2015-11-30T12:45
Are Brad and Myke Snowblinded by the latest Field Notes COLORS Edition? The boys talk about that plus the Apollo Pen Kickstarter failure and wrap it up with discussion on Myke’s epic Apple Pencil r...
Listen182: Spend Even More Than Usual - Holiday Gift Guide 2015 from 2015-11-23T23:45
Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk for our annual gift guide. From beginners to addicts, we break down every stationery combo for all of your gift giving needs.
Listen181: Scribble Part XXXVIII from 2015-11-16T23:45
Brad and Myke catch up on all the things this week, including some very special Field Notes from one of our listeners, analog and digital Apple Pencils, and our old friend the Scribble Pen. Brad al...
Listen180: It Does Notebook Things from 2015-11-09T23:45
Brad and Myke are joined by Adam Kornfield and Joey Cafone, better known as the team behind Baron Fig. We discuss how they got their start making notebooks, the transition into digital apps, and th...
Listen179: Super Traditional Camo Pattern from 2015-11-03T01:00
Brad is back from *American Field* and Myke picks his brain on what it was like for Nock Co. to be there. They also discuss new Nock Co. goods, and a trifecta of paper awesomeness with Midori, Fiel...
Listen178: Big Dan Episode from 2015-10-26T23:45
The boys are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms this week to discuss their latest release, The EDK. Dan also talks about the design process and discusses everything else in the Karas pipeline.
Listen177: The Pen Type Brad from 2015-10-19T23:45
Can Bic save handwriting? That is what they are trying to do with their latest campaign “Fight for your write.” We discuss that, the origins of Bic, interesting Field Notes, and Brad professes his ...
Listen176: Swip and Swap from 2015-10-13T22:45
Brad has broken the budget with all of his new pen and paper purchases. They discuss what damage he has done and get into some sweet new Kickstarter launches for the Gist and Pen Type-B.
Listen175: Kremlinology from 2015-10-05T23:45
Brad and Myke put on their super secret spy gear and dig into the good and bad of the latest Kickstarter projects. Apple pens are also in, and Brad breaks out his rant face for the first time in mo...
Listen174: Safety Glasses are Critical from 2015-09-28T23:45
Brad and Myke are joined by Chris Manning of Silver Hand Studios on this week's episode. We discuss the process of making the beautiful silver overlay pens that Chris produces and find out the chal...
Listen173: Just Colo(u)ring from 2015-09-21T23:45
Myke is back from Portland and XOXO Fest and has Field notes in hand! We talk about the beautiful edition printed for the festival, the new Shenandoah Colors release, plus at least three other curr...
Listen172: Writing on a Banana Skin from 2015-09-14T18:45
If you could create your own dream pen work area, what would it look like? Brad and Myke discuss their ideal space, plus talk about EDC pens vs. normal pens, sketchnotes, an amazing physics teacher...
Listen171: They Make Me Cross from 2015-09-07T17:45
Was it your fault the Hobonichi website crashed on release day? Probably so. Brad takes some of the blame as well. We also discuss epic Field Notes nerdery, Star Wars fountain pens, travelling, and...
Listen170: Mykeanical Pencils from 2015-08-31T23:45
Can you pronounce Murasaki-shikibu? How about Tsukushi? Do you like bunny rabbits and glitter inks? Do you think ballpoint pens killed cursive handwriting? This is The Pen Addict Podcast, and this ...
Listen169: Kissy Face Bear from 2015-08-24T23:45
Brad and Myke are back to a 'normal' episode this week, whatever that means. We follow up on the Montblanc M discussion from last week, chat about the latest Line x Lamy offering, and Brad gives hi...
Listen168: Big Green Hulk Hands from 2015-08-17T23:45
The Brad has landed! Straight from the airport to the microphone, Brad and Myke discuss the huge event that was the DC Pen Show. It was an adventure of epic proportions with lots of stories and muc...
Listen167: Fishing Vests are SuperImportant from 2015-08-10T23:45
Myke has been shopping like a maniac this week and we get to hear all about the new good. Brad is about to do some shopping of his own at the upcoming DC Pen Show and talks about what to expect.
Listen166: Too Many Brians from 2015-08-03T23:45
Brad and Myke are joined by Dr. Jonathon Deans from Fountain Pen Economics to discuss what makes the pen world go ‘round. From what brands are innovating in the marketplace and how they are doing i...
Listen165: What Kind of Show Are You Running Here? from 2015-07-27T23:45
Sometimes the lack of planning leads to a great show. Brad forgot to do the show prep whilst planning for vacation but Myke and the listeners saved the day! There is lots of follow up, Nock updates...
Listen164: Special Place in my Heart from 2015-07-20T23:45
Brad and Myke discuss what makes a *Tier 1* pen in this weeks episode. Is it performance, style, the story behind the pen, or all of the above? They also catch up on #asktpa, and discuss the upcomi...
Listen163: I'm Just Wasting Ink Here from 2015-07-13T23:45
Healthy disagreement could have been the title of this weeks episode as Brad and Myke agree to disagree on a topic or two. Common ground was found though, especially when it comes to mechanical pen...
Listen162: Watching Ink Dry from 2015-07-06T23:45
Brad and Myke are joined by Ed Jelley to discuss one thing, and one thing only: J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor. This ink has us all captivated, and they went straight to the man who got the first...
Listen161: No Micarta For You from 2015-06-29T23:15
The boys are joined by a real gentleman this week, Mr. Joe Crace from Gentleman Stationer. They discuss Joe’s start in blogging, pen show travels, and buying with intention. They also talk about Br...
Listen160: Let's Keep Being Addicts from 2015-06-22T23:45
Wow, did the guys kick the hornet's nest last week with their Moleskine discussion! Brad and Myke add some clarification to that discussion, talk about new Pilot Vanishing Point gear, the new spark...
Listen159: A Woodpecker Ate My Pencil from 2015-06-15T23:45
Myke is back from WWDC and Brad dropped in a big upcoming travel announcement as well. The boys also dig into the new Blackwing release, Moleskine marketing, Sailor's proficiency at limited edition...
Listen158: The Topic of Stuff from 2015-06-08T13:15
Do you really need all of this stuff? Brad and Myke discuss the epic week in Brad's mailbox, and Brad determines that he has a problem. This show is called The Pen Addict, right? *Once again, real...
Listen157: #asktpa from 2015-06-01T23:15
Have you ever thought about purchasing a custom fountain pen before? Brad and Myke walk you through the ins and outs and talk about the experiences that have had. They also introduce the official P...
Listen156: Point Your Pen At The Yellow Banana from 2015-05-28T22:00
As the title indicates, we have a resurrection of an old topic: The Scribble Pen! And you don't want to miss that conversation. We also discuss NPR on paper, the New York Times Magazine article Bra...
Listen155: Sealed and Labeled for Archiving from 2015-05-21T23:45
Princesses! That's all you need to know about this episode. Oh, there is pen talk and nib talk and Kickstarter giveaways, too. But, Princesses!
Listen154: Extra Extra Extra Extra Extra Fine from 2015-05-11T23:30
I'm not sure a description will do this episode any justice due to the wide range of topics we discussed. There were as many pen questions asked as answered, Kickstarters both good and bad, a perso...
Listen153: Nuclear Fallout Green from 2015-05-04T23:45
Mechanical pencil follow up? We have it! Who knew that would be such a hot topic. Brad and Myke also talk about several new inks that have crossed their desks recently, and resurrect the Pen Blog o...
Listen152: A Hot Mess of a Pencil from 2015-04-27T23:15
We take a break from your regularly scheduled pen talk to bring you all of the mechanical pencil info you will ever need! Brad talks about his likes, dislikes, and some pencils that just don't cut ...
Listen151: Wabi-Sabi from 2015-04-23T23:45
Brad and Myke are separated by huge bodies of water once again, but through the magic of the internet they are still able to bring you this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast. Loads of pen show foll...
Listen150: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show from 2015-04-18T11:45
Brad and Myke are joined by Ana for the 150th episode of The Pen Addict, live and in-person at the Atlanta Pen Show!
Listen149: We Have a Drone from 2015-04-06T23:45
With Myke on vacation, Brad is joined by Stephen Hackett. They discuss vintage vs. modern pens and digitizing analog notes before Stephen asks Brad the ultimate question.
Listen148: Like an Internet Radio Show from 2015-03-30T16:00
Brad, Myke, and special guest Ana Reinert talk all things Atlanta Pen Show. They are beyond excited about this event! Will you be there?
Listen147: I Can't Get it Out of My Head from 2015-03-25T23:30
Communities are awesome, and is there any better one than the stationery community? No way! This is a subject of great discussion this week, along with some new additions and a big update to the To...
Listen146: No Brand Quality Goods from 2015-03-16T23:30
The new Field Notes are here, and they are spectacular! Brad and Myke dig in to that after Muji follow up and a discussion about changes in the Top 5 Pens page. There is also a Bruckwookie sighting.
Listen145: Pens Have Feelings from 2015-03-10T23:45
It's a potpourri of pen talk on the podcast today, featuring Muji's interesting new pens, archival paper, grail pen hunting, and getting wild in the new Pen Addict Slack room.
Listen144: Found it! from 2015-03-02T22:30
I hope you have been paying attention the last few weeks because a VERY IMPORTANT PEN has returned! Myke regales us with an amazing story, and Brad opens mail and reviews a plethora of new products.
Listen143: Horse Head in Myke's Bed from 2015-02-23T23:45
Brad and Myke welcome Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss his great adventure to the Los Angeles Pen Show. As a first time show vendor it was great to get his insight on all of the goings on a...
Listen142: Agents Of Orange from 2015-02-16T23:45
Brad and Myke catch you up on all the pen and ink goings on over the last few weeks, including the quest for the orange Vanishing Point, which has unfortunately been solved. They also discuss how B...
Listen141: Shiny Happy People from 2015-02-09T23:45
Brad breaks out the feels in this Pen Addict / Analogue crossover event, as your hosts talk about the Lypen and Esterbrook and how to handle these types of public pen issues in a respectful manner....
Listen140: All Follow Up Extravaganza from 2015-02-02T23:45
After two weeks of holding on to listener follow up Brad and Myke unleash it all in this weeks episode. They give a quick Pen Addict Kickstarter update (with a special guest appearance!), and later...
Listen139: This is Gonna Be a Party from 2015-01-26T23:45
So we did this Kickstarter thing that turned out ok. And we talked about it a lot. And Myke maybe got a little teary. You guys are the best. Thank you!
Listen138: We All Want a Lightsaber from 2015-01-19T23:00
Brad and Myke are joined this week by Tony Sculimbrene from Everyday Commentary to discuss all things EDC. Why do we carry knives? What makes a flashlight special? What pens get the job done? And, ...
Listen137: Notebook Emergency from 2015-01-12T23:45
Break open a new notebook in case of emergency! That seems to be what Myke and Brad do, with each having five or more active notebooks in the rotation. Is this a problem? They also talk about falli...
Listen136: Have You Seen This Pen? from 2015-01-05T23:45
Fun fact: Brad ignores Myke while they record. At least that's what is discovered this week as Brad so excitedly repeats something Myke had told him the week before. After patching things up, the ...
Listen135: Shake it Like a Paint Pen from 2014-12-29T23:45
Christmas has come and gone but Brad and Myke keep it going by talking about all the holiday goodies their listeners received. They also follow up on last weeks Field Notes rankings, all the new or...
Listen134: It's a Gateway Edition from 2014-12-22T21:15
The Top 25 Field Notes Colors Editions, ranked! Brad and Myke break them all down, from Butcher Orange to Ambition and rank them against each other. What is your favorite Field Notes Colors release?
Listen133: A Banana Explosion from 2014-12-15T23:45
The bag episode is here! Brad and Myke discuss what they are carrying and why, and also discover that Brad has another serious addiction that may require outside intervention. They also discuss the...
Listen132: Happy Fun Time from 2014-12-08T23:45
In this episode Brad and Myke keep it all 'happy fun time', at least until the end of the episode when Brad goes off the rails a bit. They discuss the idea of punting on a started Field Notes noteb...
Listen131: Not The Abbreviated Version from 2014-12-02T23:45
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...
Listen130: Stop Spending My Money - Holiday Gift Guide 2014 from 2014-11-24T23:45
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 an...
Listen129: The Ugly Sweater Pen from 2014-11-17T23:45
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, ...
Listen128: Backer Number Three from 2014-11-10T23:45
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 very special editions. The guys also cover t...
Listen127: My Idea Dock is Sideways from 2014-11-03T23:45
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 pe...
Listen126: Doing Water Blaugh from 2014-10-27T23:30
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.
Listen125: Made by a Guy Named Brian from 2014-10-20T23:45
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Mike Dudek from The Clicky Post and Dudek Modern Goods. They talk about the pen brand that has overtaken the fabled Rotring in his collection and what's ...
Listen124: I Do Speak Fluent German from 2014-10-13T23:30
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 ho...
Listen123: He'll Always Be Huckleberry to Me from 2014-10-06T23:45
In this episode of The Pen Addict Brad and Myke welcome Scott Fuller from The Studio Temporary to talk all things design. If you listen to this show you’re sure to have run across one of Scott's gr...
Listen122: It Physically Hurts My Head from 2014-09-29T23:45
Is this an episode of The Pen Addict or an episode of Analog(ue)? Myke and Brad discussed the huge changes at the The Pen Addict blog this week, including their great enemy the Imposter Syndrome. T...
Listen121: Strange Ordering Processes from 2014-09-22T23:45
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Patrick Rhone of The Cramped to discuss his website launch, and the paper products he is most passionate about. They also break down the new Field Notes ...
Listen120: Behind The Nib from 2014-09-15T12:15
The boys get down to basics in this episode as Brad and Myke talk Fountain Pen 101. They cover fountain pen basics, from terminology to cleaning and use. If you want to give fountain pens a try thi...
Listen119: Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy from 2014-09-08T23:45
In this episode, Brad and Myke are joined by the prolific J. Robert Lennon. John is a novelist, teacher, musician, podcaster, and sometime pen and paper blogger. They discuss all the analog tools t...
Listen118: CGI Hand from 2014-09-02T23:45
In this episode Brad tells the tale of his latest big pen purchase. It was too easy to spend too much money, but man did he get some good stuff. We also locate Myke's lost fountain pen, talk about ...
Listen117: We're a Perfect Pairing from 2014-08-29T23:45
In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke break out the live chat and a good time was had by all! Brad also discusses why we love our analog tools, Myke's newest purchase, and our goo...
Listen116: Scribbled Out from 2014-08-18T07:00
Welcome to the new home of The Pen Addict Podcast on Relay FM! Brad and Myke pick right back up where they left off, talking about new products, great people, and Kickstarter pens. Is the Nexus Pen...
Listen115: The Panic Addict from 2014-07-15T23:00
In this weeks episode Brad and Myke discuss the upcoming move of The Pen Addict Podcast. We aren't going away, just pushing the reset button. Be sure to listen for all of the details. Also, Brad go...
Listen114: Butchering The Orange from 2014-07-08T23:30
It's been a great week in Pen Addict land with a host of new things to talk about. Myke and Brad dig into the Midori Travelers Notebook, the Parker Jotter, refreshing your pen and ink load out, and...
Listen113: The Pen Whisperer from 2014-07-01T22:30
In this episode Brad is on vacation and still manages to show up for the podcast! We discuss magical refills, pink Bolt's, and booze. Wait, this is a pen podcast, right? We also elaborate on the Ch...
Listen112: Take Out The Trash from 2014-06-23T23:45
In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke discuss a slew of new pens to cross Brad's desk. From Rotring to Kaweco to Nakaya to Edison and more - they are all covered!
Listen111: A Podcast Divided from 2014-06-17T23:15
In this episode the boys are joined by Josh Ginter from The Newsprint. We discuss his start in blogging and his transition of content from the digital to analog. Field Notes are a big topic, and we...
Listen110: Gauntlet Down from 2014-06-12T22:15
Myke is back and on the attack. Don't bring your weak products up in here and think they are going to get a pass! The boys discuss a huge amount of question marks behind The Scribble, a pen that ca...
Listen109: I Have Colors! from 2014-06-04T18:15
While Myke is away the kids will play! This week, Brad is joined by guest host extraordinaire Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. They discuss a huge range of topics, including Cross pens, Ki...
Listen108: The Worst Pen Review Of All Time from 2014-05-29T22:45
Myke and Brad are joined by Tim Fletcher this week on the podcast. Don't know who that is? Neither did we so I guess you should listen and find out. Also, the rebirth of the TWSBI ROC!
Listen107: Getting Crunk With Myke from 2014-05-19T22:15
In episode 107 of the podcast, Brad and Myke go through the feedback from the bag dump episode last week, discuss the completion of the Nock Co. Kickstarter campaign, and talk about a coach who not...
Listen106: Knolling from 2014-05-13T22:45
Bag dump time! Brad and Myke dump out the contents of their bag (one more neatly than the other mind you) and discuss what their every day carries are like. Myke is a showcase of function while Bra...
Listen105: The Kimono Is My Roll-Stopper from 2014-05-08T21:45
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss EDC pens, a very enlightening reader email and that the Lamy Safari may not the best pen for beginners. Then the boys discuss the two new amazing fountain pens...
Listen104: Hate That Dude from 2014-05-01T22:00
Myke is back from the Ull conference with tales of pen love at one of the techiest meet ups on the planet. Pen Addicts are taking over the world! Brad gives an update on Nock Co. and more graduatio...
Listen103: Twitter Q&A from 2014-04-22T22:30
In this episode Brad and Myke field all the Twitter questions! They cover pen recommendations, nib types and uses, and $2 pens that give us more joy than $200 ones. Thank you to all the listeners w...
Listen102: Shopping Brad and Business Brad from 2014-04-17T22:45
The winners are here! The winners are here! Our big Episode 100 giveaway comes to a close this episode when we name the winners of the five amazing prize packages. Were you one of the winners? Brad...
Listen101: Lots of Brad's Face from 2014-04-08T22:45
To say our socks were knocked off over the feedback from last week's epic Episode 100 would be an understatement. The kind words were amazing and we thank you so much. We get back down to business ...
Listen100: Episode 100 from 2014-04-02T00:15
This episode is for you, the listeners of The Pen Addict Podcast. We wanted to do something special so we put together the biggest giveaway ever, and designed a special commemorative t-shirt to boo...
Listen99: To The Tippy-Top from 2014-03-25T22:45
Oh boy. Brad is causing problems between him and Myke in this episode. Is this the end of the show as we know it?
Listen98: Space Credits from 2014-03-19T00:45
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ed Jelley to recap the Long Island Pen Show. Ed provides great insight, especially concerning a purchase he made that knocked Brad's socks off. We also d...
Listen97: I Don't Want My Pens To Touch! from 2014-03-11T23:45
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss all of the hot topics of the week including a possible new pen case design, the closing of Staples stores and a new podcast that aims to be our evil twin. We a...
Listen96: I’m Attached To Pencils from 2014-03-05T01:00
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Andy Welfle from Woodclinched.com to discuss pencils. No, we haven't gone off our rocker, we just want to learn! We discuss all things woodcase pencils, ...
Listen95: Fabber Castle from 2014-02-26T00:15
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the amazingly thorough feedback they received from Episode 94. We love how passionate our listeners are! We also talk about the perfect new pen for Myke, a few...
Listen94: The Pen Ambassador from 2014-02-19T00:15
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the feedback they got from the EDC episode (#92) as well as further discussion on cold weather pens and inks. They also discuss new TWSBI products and the LA P...
Listen93: Never Say Never from 2014-02-12T00:15
In this episode Brad and Myke open up the floor and take questions from their followers on Twitter. The questions run the gamut from fountain pen nib modifications, to gel ink pens, to signing birt...
Listen92: Awinkening from 2014-02-07T00:00
In this episode Brad and Myke dig into all things Every Day Carry. EDC means different things to different people so we try to bridge that gap and discuss all types of quality EDC pens and pencils....
Listen91: Are They Even Pen Addicts? from 2014-01-29T00:30
In this episode Brad and Myke share some wonderful reader mail; including Japanese translation tips and a podcast suggestion Brad took to heart. Myke also brings his ‘perfect pen’ quest to a conclu...
Listen90: The Perfect Pen For Now from 2014-01-21T00:15
In this episode Brad and Myke dive deeper into finding the perfect pen for his friend. The list is getting narrowed down and getting larger at the same time. Is that even possible? We also discuss ...
Listen89: I'm The Best At The Worst from 2014-01-15T00:15
In this episode Brad and Myke talk about incredible customer service from TWSBI, plus a new aluminium piston filler we desperately want them to introduce. We also talk about an interesting stone pa...
Listen88: Mollycoddling from 2014-01-08T00:15
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss their stationery resolutions and wish lists for 2014. Many challenges lie ahead in the new year as well as many budget-breaking purchases. Brad has already mar...
Listen87: Putting A Pen Out To Pasture from 2013-12-31T00:00
In this episode we cover a wide range of topics including a new Pen Addict Podcast Drinking Game, Myke's latest purchase and Brad's new favorite fountain pen for beginners. We also discuss how the ...
Listen86: We Have Bingo! from 2013-12-23T23:30
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Mike Dudek from The Clicky Post. Mike fills us in on his rOtring obsession (spending our money in the process) and talks about his awesome woodworking sk...
Listen85: Getting Ink With Dan Bishop from 2013-12-17T23:30
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss his latest project, simply called Ink. Dan fills us in on how the design came to be and the choices made for the...
Listen84: Pen Blogging With Ed Jelley from 2013-12-10T23:45
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ed Jelley to discuss all things pen blogging. How to get started, how to gain and keep an audience, how to work with vendors and much more. We also touch...
Listen83: Something, Something Field Notes from 2013-12-05T23:15
In this episode Brad and Myke run the gamut from Field Notes cut sheets to wish list dissection to Myke's highly anticipated review of the Visionnaire. And Myke cries.
Listen82: Challenge Accepted from 2013-11-26T23:00
In this episode Myke and Brad have loads of FU, including an update on the Polar Pen Kickstarter project and the new Field Notes Winter 2013 edition. We also chat a bit about Myke’s flatmate Sir Jo...
Listen81: You Stole My Wish List Item! - Gift Guide 2013 from 2013-11-19T23:45
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by the wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. The three of us discuss all of our gift ideas for the upcoming holidays and also let the listener...
Listen80: It's A Scandal from 2013-11-12T23:15
On this episode, Brad and Myke revisit an old topic they hoped they would never need to again: The Visionnaire. Things are getting ugly in Visionnaire land, and no real answers are to be found. On ...
Listen79: Golden from 2013-11-05T23:00
In this episode Brad and Myke touch on every topic under the sun; new Field Notes standard and special editions, Kickstarter pens, leather notebook cases, and the funding of Nock Co. Brad also does...
Listen78: Roll Your Sleeves Up Dowdy from 2013-10-29T21:15
In this episode Myke handles interview duties as Brad Dowdy and Jeffrey Bruckwicki join the show to discuss all things Nock Co. The Kickstarter project is coming to an end and the guys are ready to...
Listen77: I'm A Lost Cause from 2013-10-24T21:45
In this episode Brad races back from the airport to chat with Myke about the many goings on in the pen world. Kickstarter projects continue to stay in the news, new pen resources are available, and...
Listen76: It Has Two Nibs from 2013-10-15T22:00
In this episode Brad and Myke follow up on a pen purchase that Brad has been wanting to make for months and finally did. Brad also talks about the big update to his Top 5 Pens list, including two s...
Listen75: Nerdiness In Its Purest Form from 2013-10-08T22:00
In this episode Brad and Myke share their new fountain pen experiences from the weekend. Brad attended his first pen collectors club meeting, and Myke attended his first pen show. It was a fantasti...
Listen74: Why Can't You Do This from 2013-10-01T22:00
In this episode Brad and Myke each issue corrections from the previous episode, before getting into the story of the day: The launch of the Nock Co. Kickstarter. They discuss all the nuts and bolts...
Listen73: Polar Beer from 2013-09-26T21:45
In this episode we discuss Myke's recent trip to Portland for the XOXO Fest and all of the Field Notes goodness that came along with it. Speaking of Field Notes, the Fall 2013 edition is out and in...
Listen72: It’s A Shame You Picked The Wrong Pen from 2013-09-17T21:45
In this episode the boys are back together and discussing two pen reviews a long time coming: The Lamy 2000 and the Cult Pens Kaweco Mini Fountain Pen. Brad also talks about his role in a recent Wi...
Listen71: Sharpening Rainbows from 2013-09-14T15:45
In this episode Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to discuss all things stationery. Topics include this rise in popularity of pencils, recent crowd-funded notebook projects...
Listen70: Bullet Journal Time from 2013-09-03T22:00
In this episode, Brad and Myke are joined by Ryder Carroll from BulletJournal.com. We discuss how the idea for the Bullet Journal came to be, how to get started, and some tips and tricks to keep yo...
Listen69: Give ‘em Hell Bryan Bedell! from 2013-08-27T22:00
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Field Notes jack-of-all-trades Bryan Bedell. Bryan talks about the creative process behind their limited COLORS editions, the design choices they make ar...
Listen68: It Is Tuesday And We Are Listening from 2013-08-20T22:00
In this episode Brad and Myke regale you with wonderful words of poetry from our listeners. Once we are centered and in our happy place, we discuss the big price jumps in the secondary Field Notes ...
Listen67: I’m A Fashion Maven from 2013-08-13T22:00
In this episode Brad and Myke cover loads of follow-up topics, including a Field Notes AMA, why Brad chose the specific five fountain pens in his load out, and a cool new collaboration from Cult Pe...
Listen66: Epically Trolled from 2013-08-06T22:00
In this episode Myke and Brad give the latest update on the Visionnaire Kickstarter project, which is aiming to become the most funded pen project ever. Brad also discusses his favorite Field Notes...
Listen65: CSI Pen-Town from 2013-07-30T22:30
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by special guest Ed Jelley. We follow up on two popular Kickstarter projects - the Visionnaire and the Ajoto - as well as a new resource for Field Notes tra...
Listen64: Johnny Anypen from 2013-07-23T22:30
In this episode Brad and Myke get into the hot topic of the week in the pen community: The Visionnaire. This Kickstarter project has blown up while raising as many questions as it answers. It provi...
Listen63: Electric Shock Treatment from 2013-07-16T22:15
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss a recent article about the Kickstarter pen phenomenon and an interesting pen project that is currently in the funding stage. Brad also gets his first real Sail...
Listen62: Lefty Apologist from 2013-07-08T23:00
In this episode, Myke and Brad are joined by the always wonderful Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. We discuss the challenges left-handed writers have with pens and inks and make recommenda...
Listen61: Welcome To Dan Land from 2013-07-02T22:30
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, the RETRAKT. Dan gets into the origination of the pen, the challenges of the d...
Listen60: You Are One Of Us from 2013-06-25T22:30
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by 5by5 founder Dan Benjamin in a rousing discussion about pens and paper, pronunciation, and grilled cheese.
Listen59: I’ve Never Been So Excited About A Black Staple from 2013-06-18T22:00
In this episode Brad and Myke react to the latest Field Notes release and discuss Myke's latest addition to his collection. Brad also discusses reactions to his Pilot Metropolitan review and dips h...
Listen58: Dont Tell The Other Listeners from 2013-06-11T16:00
In this episode Brad and Myke heap praise on our listenership - you guys are why we do this! Brad also discusses recent updates to his Top 5 Pens list and wraps up part two of the nib sizing conver...
Listen57: There’s A Rectangular Hole from 2013-06-04T23:00
In this episode the guys discuss Brad's new fascination with Tomoe River Paper and Myke's new TWSBI stub. Myke also talks about some new art supplies he received and they wrap it up with part one o...
Listen56: Them’s Fightin’ Words from 2013-05-28T22:30
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss refill options for Myke's Render K, the arrival of the Retro 51 Vintage Surf, and some interesting new inks headed Brad's way. The guys also talk about fountai...
Listen55: I'm Officially Jealous from 2013-05-21T23:15
In this episode Brad and Myke tackle a wide range of topics including a new limited Retro 51 pen, Brad's new fountain pen purchases, pending pencil addiction, and a fantastic new pen holder that on...
Listen54: The Chair Of The Desk from 2013-05-14T22:15
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Ana Reinert from the blog The Well-Appointed Desk. Our topics range from pen blogging to good paper for fountain pen use to why Post-It Notes suck so bad.
Listen52: It's A Gateway Pen So Be Careful from 2013-04-30T16:00
In this episode Brad and Myke follow-up on the challenges of having too many fountain pen inks, Myke's new Doane Leather Pen Holster, and a rash of new TWSBI products. Brad also discusses ten pens ...
Listen51: The Things That People Love The Most Are Wrong from 2013-04-23T16:00
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the most desirable aspects of the Parker Vacumatic, and as Brad recently found out, ambering of the barrel is not it. Brad also discusses testing fountain pen ...
Listen50: Investigative Pen Journalism from 2013-04-16T16:00
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss Brad's recent trip to the Atlanta Pen Show. It was a highly successful and educational adventure, resulting in many new additions to Brad's pen arsenal.
Listen49: A Sailor Is At The Top Of My Wish List from 2013-04-09T16:00
In this episode Myke and Brad discuss two recent purchases that may be heading to number one on their respective favorite pen lists. Myke also discusses a nice surprise from his recent JetPens orde...
Listen48: Ooh, You Said A Bad Word from 2013-04-02T16:00
In this episode Myke and Brad run the gamut oftopics, including a follow-up on the Retro 51 Snapper, the new Field Notes Colors Edition, and a big update to Brad's Top 5 Pens list.
Listen47: Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms from 2013-03-26T16:00
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by Dan Bishop from Karas Kustoms. Dan is the designer and manufacturer behind successful Kickstarter pen projects such as the Render K and The BOLT. We have...
Listen46: The Trifecta from 2013-03-19T15:00
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the trifecta of products spoken about more than any other on the podcast. This will naturally include—insane Field Notes pricing, Vanishing Point modifications...
Listen45: Turning Japanese from 2013-03-11T15:00
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the weird and awesome world of Japanese pens. What Japanese pens should be brought to the US market? What Japanese pens are different from their US counterpart...
Listen44: Pentervention from 2013-03-07T16:00
In this episode we discover that Myke has a problem, as if we didn't know this already. He goes through some of his travails hunting down Field Notes for his collection, and Brad discusses both his...
Listen43: Adding To Cart Now from 2013-02-26T16:00
In this episode Brad and Myke are joined by esteemed guest Patrick Rhone from Minimal Mac. Patrick jumps in our quick drying ink conversation, discusses why paper is always "On", and school the fel...
Listen42: Short Attention Span Theatre from 2013-02-19T16:00
In this episode Myke and Brad play catch-up after a lost week. Both of the boys have loads of new products in hand, including rare Field Notes editions, Myke's first TWSBI, and an old school Namiki...
Listen41: I Liken It To Unicorn Poop from 2013-02-06T16:00
In this episode Brad talks about his latest fountain pen purchase, and most importantly, the nib he went out of his comfort zone to buy. The guys also dig into some reader mail, and Brad talks abou...
Listen40: It Was Very Troubling To Me from 2013-01-29T16:00
In this episode Brad recaps the video series "An Obsessive's Guide to Field Notes" and the boys also discuss their findings on how to best clean a fountain pen.
Listen39: We Are The Normal Ones from 2013-01-24T16:00
In this episode Myke discusses an interesting pen he has carried for years that we refer to as the "MacGuyver of Pens" and I elaborate on my first successful Field Notes trade. This leads into our ...
Listen38: Playing The Role Of My Mother from 2013-01-15T16:00
In this episode Brad follows up on a recent PSA on The Pen Addict blog and then the boys dig into why they carry the pens they do every day and how they manage the herd.
Listen37: Off The Deep End from 2013-01-08T16:00
In this episode Myke and I follow up on a few topics from recent episodes and then dive into the world of weird and interesting pens. The land of Amazon.com product reviews is a strange, strange pl...
Listen36: Would You Like To Try A Sample? from 2013-01-03T16:00
In this episode Myke and Brad discuss their stationery resolutions for the new year. Things are going to get inky in 2013!
Listen35: Scratched Off The List from 2012-12-27T16:00
In this episode a special package from Brad has arrived on Myke's doorstep and he shares the contents with us all. Also, Myke discusses his trial run with the Parker 5th Ingenuity and Brad delves i...
Listen34: I Like European Broads from 2012-12-18T16:00
In this episode Myke and Brad discuss the recent Field Notes "Expedition" release as well as some of our top Wish List items. Who knew Brad would become such a fountain pen addict?
Listen33: Field Notes Fascination from 2012-12-11T16:00
In this episode Brad discusses all things Field Notes, including the fascination with collecting every limited release that Draplin, Coudal, and Co. come up with.
Listen32: Truly Disappointed from 2012-12-04T16:00
In this episode Myke and Brad discuss some of their most disappointing pen and paper purchases.
Listen31: Holiday Gift Guide from 2012-11-27T16:00
In this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke discuss some of their top picks for the holidays. Be it pens, pencils, paper, or accessories the boys have got you covered.
Listen30: Inks On A Plane from 2012-11-20T16:00
In this episode of the Pen Addict Podcast Brad and Myke take opposing sides on a recent pen purchase, and Brad discusses the minimal writing kit he took on his recent travels.
Listen29: We Were On A Break!!! from 2012-11-13T16:00
The boys get the band back together in this episode of The Pen Addict Podcast. Myke and Brad discuss the short hiatus of the podcast and also discuss what they have been using of late and what new ...
Listen28: Nothing Rhymes With Orange from 2012-08-23T15:00
In this episode Brad discusses his recent decision to change things up on The Pen Addict blog. Sometimes taking a step back is the best way to move forward. The guys also discuss a new version of o...
Listen27: I Need To Take A Shower from 2012-08-16T15:00
In this episode Brad gives his first impressions of his new Lamy 2000 and Myke discusses his huge pen and paper haul from his vacation. Myke also drops a bombshell by anointing a new favorite pen.
Listen26: It's Got Little Curves To It from 2012-08-09T15:00
In this episode, Brad is joined by special gust host Stephen Hackett of 512Pixels.net. The gents discuss Stephen’s transition from barely being able to fill a page in his notebook to filling 10 of ...
Listen25: The Pen Is Mightier Than The Club from 2012-08-02T15:00
In this episode Brad and Myke discuss the lost art of handwriting and offer tips on how to improve yours. Brad also shares a few lesser known Pen Addict facts, and the boys talk about their current...
Listen24: Storage Wars from 2012-07-24T15:00
In this episode Brad and Myke talk about pen storage, more specifically, how Brad keeps all of his wares organized at home. The gents also follow up on Brad's Lihit Lab Teffa pen case trial run, an...
Listen23: That's How An Addict Thinks from 2012-07-19T15:00
In this episode, Brad talks about a recent purchase and why he might have been happier waiting a couple of weeks to buy it. The guys also talk about the concept and pitfalls surrounding "gift pens,...
Listen22: It's The Hole Up There from 2012-07-12T15:15
In this episode Myke puts Brad on the spot right out of the gate about his love for a certain paper product. Brad also gets his hands on a prototype of a popular Kickstarter pen and breaks it down ...
Listen21: The Pens That Shall Not be Named from 2012-07-05T15:00
In this episode Brad and Myke talk about what pens are on their wish list and other pens need to be created. The guys are also challenged not to mention a couple of their favorite pens on this epis...
Listen20: Myke's Top 5 Pens from 2012-06-21T15:00
In this episode, Myke shares his current Top 5 pens and why they work so well for him. We also discuss some listeners Top 5's and Myke also shows off his ninja-like Google skills.
Listen19: Brad's Top 5 Pens from 2012-06-21T15:00
In this episode, Brad discusses his recent Top 5 Pens blog post. Number one is no surprise, but the overall list is quite a departure and a changing of the guard for The Pen Addict.
Listen18: Breaking The Bank from 2012-06-14T15:00
In this episode Myke goes off the deep end with his latest purchases, including not one, not two, but THREE new Retro 51 pens. Brad and Myke also follow up on a new pen case they both just bought, ...
Listen17: Sketchnoting With Mike Rohde from 2012-06-07T15:00
In this episode Brad and Myke talk with designer, illustrator, and sketchnoter Mike Rohde about how the idea of sketchnotes started and all of the great projects it has lead to. Mike also shares wi...
Listen16: Kickstart My Heart from 2012-05-31T15:00
In this episode Brad talks about the popularity of the Pilot Hi-Tec-C as a platform for Kickstarter projects. The Pen Type-A started it all - can its followers match its success?
Listen15: Casing the Joint from 2012-05-24T15:00
In this episode Brad talks about some of his favorite pen cases as well as a new competitor to the Pilot Hi-Tec-C. Myke gives a Vanishing Point update now that he has had some time to spend with it...
Listen14: Vanished in Customs from 2012-05-17T15:00
In this episode Myke finally gets his Pilot Vanishing Point through customs and to his house and Brad talks about a pen he loves on the complete opposite end of the pricing spectrum.
Listen13: The Back to Work Kit from 2012-05-10T15:00
In this episode Myke talks about his new Pilot Vanishing Point. Oh wait, he doesn't BECAUSE IT IS STILL STUCK IN CUSTOMS! Brad and Myke also discuss the pens they take to work and how to protect th...
Listen12: Houston, We Have A Fountain Pen Problem from 2012-05-03T12:00
In this episode Brad talks about his latest purchases - yes, two more fountain pens. The guys also answer reader questions around interesting barrel markings and Moleskine alternatives.
Listen11: Analog vs Digital from 2012-04-24T12:00
In this episode, Brad and Myke take a look at the digital applications that compliment their analog workflows. Can pen and paper be fully replaced by technology? Not for these pen addicts!
Listen10: The Major Haul from 2012-04-18T12:00
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.
Listen9: Get The Lead Out from 2012-04-12T12:00
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.
Listen8: Retro Style from 2012-04-05T12:30
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...
Listen7: Not Your Grandfather's Fountain Pen from 2012-03-29T12:00
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.
Listen6: Multi-Pen, Multi-Tasking from 2012-03-22T12:00
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.
Listen5: The Daily Carry from 2012-03-08T13:00
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.
Listen4: Paper Chase from 2012-03-01T13:00
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.
Listen3: No Joy on the Pen Aisle from 2012-02-23T13:00
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.
Listen2: My Favorite Pens from 2012-02-16T13:00
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.
Listen1: Glossary from 2012-02-09T13:00
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 ov...
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