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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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A Podcast For Wedding Photographers, By Wedding Photographers
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Weekly Virtual Reality live cast, with a lively debate on the latest VR games, tech and news.
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This is not the Gift Guide episode, which is coming soon, but wow are stationary companies releasing the goods as we head into the end of the year. This one is going to cost us. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery: Unique items, …
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Traditional media was all about ye olde fountain pen this past week, weren’t they. To no one’s surprise, Brad and Myke have thoughts. Brad also keeps the Top 5 updates coming, wraps up his iA Notebook review, and welcomes a new Pilot fountain pen contende This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offe…
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Brad is joined this by Robb Knight this week to follow-up on his stationery adventures. They catch up on Robb's latest fountain pen acquisitions, discuss making art to raise money for St. Jude, and each wrap up Toptober with a Top 5 of their own. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to…
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Toptober continues with what turned out to be difficult discussions on ranking notebooks and inks. Brad also discovered some interesting Field Notes when cleaning out his stash. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Add…
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We have TITAN follow-up this week! We also have Brad’s new Top 5 Fountain Pen for Beginners list, and Myke’s early review of the ReMarkable Paper Pro Move. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to…
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686: The Thing Inside the Liquid Inside the Thing Inside the Liquid
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56:31It’s time to get ultrasonic, baby! Who knew how great our listener feedback would be this week? Wait, we knew, because our listeners are the best! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Sub…
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How many ways can you describe the categories on a Top 5 Pens page? Brad is working on updating his lists for Toptober, and talks himself into circles. Also, Pilot is finally giving the Decimo its due! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Links and…
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Brad and Myke are back from Memphis and recap all things Podcastathon. They also attempt to decipher whatever Montblanc Digital Paper is, and break down a new “favorites” list from The Strategist. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: …
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Brad has the pleasure of being joined by Ana Reinert this week. The Chair of The Well-Appointed Desk has had a busy year, including starting to work for herself. They talk about that, pen shows, and 2026 Planner Season. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PE…
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682: The Second Page Is a Bag of Coffee
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1:01:43Brad talks filling notebooks today, but not before he and Myke issue a follow-up mea culpa, and praise Sailor for what they have been cooking on. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. HelloFresh: Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! Links and Show Note…
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681: A Great, Great Pen… Well, I Don’t Have It Yet
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1:00:15Well hello, Thursday! Brad and Myke kick off their new recording schedule with a banger of an episode. Who doesn’t love Tariff Talk™! Brad gets his first experience with paying more for stationary, but still can’t wait for the awesome new pen he acquired This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase o…
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Brad wants to talk about what he is currently using. Can he finish before the episode ends? Tune in to find out! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show …
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Brad is back from the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, and shares his experience there, and around the city of Chicago. Also, what are you doing LAMY? #HireMe This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a free gift and free US shipping on orders of $50 or more. Links and S…
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Brad is hitting the road post-show to the Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale, but not before catching up on a few new products, and writing a letter to his old friend Constantine. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's s…
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Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Pen Show, where he - spoiler alert - had an epic time. He and Myke also agree to disagree on Hobonichi’s latest comment on their ongoing paper saga. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a free gift and free US shipping on order…
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It’s SUPERSHOW time, as Brad heads to the Washington D.C. Pen Show. What’s on the docket? Maybe one of the countless new products that dropped this week! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Members…
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Honestly, I don’t know what happened this episode, but you don’t want to miss it. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a free gift and free US shipping on orders of $50 or more. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback 87…
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674: Get Your Own Letterpress Machine
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1:05:31It’s a desk update, it’s a Drehgriffel discussion, and it’s all of your Ask TPA in this week’s episode. Let’s go! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Factor: Health…
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Business Brad kicked off this week’s episode, with a bit of Montegrappa news, followed by the 2025 Pelikan Hubs announcement. The International Stationery of the Year Awards then took center stage. What’s your favorite of the winners? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find import…
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672: What’s It Going to Take to Get You Into a Houdini?
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53:31Brad is back from his trip to the largest Montblanc boutique in the galaxy - did he buy anything? He and Myke also get magical with the latest Montegrappa, and Brad explores the Zento Signature. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Chec…
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This week, Brad is joined by Blake from Blake’s Broadcast and The Paper Mind. We discuss his stationery journey, creating review on YouTube, and making notebooks with interesting Japanese paper. R.I.P. Mitsubishi Bank Paper. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a f…
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Brad and Myke go on an accidentally-on-purpose refill journey in this week’s episode. Brad also gives his thoughts after using the Benu Pixie for a month, and wonders about Pilot’s material stash. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Ch…
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Is it actually real, or is it more movie magic from Wes Anderson and Montblanc? We discuss the alleged release, sort out what we are using, and wrap with some new journaling thoughts. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-fi…
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Pre-podcast LEGO can’t stop Brad and Myke from talking about pens! There are several new ones to discuss this week, plus a deeper conversation on what we want to see companies work on in the future. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: …
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If you were in the running for President of Stationery, what would your campaign platform be? Brad and Myke bring their causes to the people this week, and face off in a debate for the ages. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Unique items, top brands and hard-to-find imports. Get a free gift and free US shipping on o…
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It’s a paper-centric episode this week, mostly following-up on last week’s discussion. Which products did Brad and Myke agree on, and which ones saw them take opposing sides? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's sp…
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We love you, uniball, but what are we doing with all of these ink formulations? Importantly, how can I decide which is best for me? Do we need to get Red Dot involved? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Kanilea Pen Co: Choose your Aloha today! Enigma Stationery: Unique items, …
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It’s Sidekick Pocket launch time! Brad quizzes Myke on all of the details, and then then dig in to a few new products on Brad’s desk. Plus, what kind of wood is it? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offe…
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663: You Literally Learned Nothing Today
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1:04:53It’s a very Pen Addict episode with LAMY, TWSBI, and Tactile Turn leading the new releases. And then we talk about tariffs, and how they are affecting us, and the industry we love. Oh boy! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now. Kanilea Pen Co: C…
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Myke is back, with Document Ink all over his hands. We discuss his return, and everything that Brad has been up to during his leave. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% …
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This week, Brad has the privilege of being joined by the newly-hired President of Fahrney’s Pens, Drew Brown. It’s been a heck of a year, but the best is still ahead for everyone’s friend This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Join Enigma's support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Visit their fundraising page now. Kenro Industries: Es…
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This week, Brad is joined by Kimberly Lau, aka @allthehobbies. They had a goal today to get through as much #ASKTPA as possible. How many questions did they get to? A lot. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN …
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Brad is joined this week by the newly self-employed Anabelle Hiller of Opus Cineris. They discuss her stationery journey from the early days in Austria, becoming a Goldsmith, and now striking out on her own to share her art with the world. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Join Enigma's support of LGBTQIA+ youth. Vi…
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Abstract Floral Art is her game, and FromCarola is her name. This week, Brad is joined by Carola Sallis to discuss her stationery journey, inky creativity, and teaching at pen shows. We also debate PLOTTER vs. Traveler’s Notebook. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code f…
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Brad is joined this week by Robb Knight to discuss his latest obsession: stationery. This is a brand new experience for Robb, so they discuss everything that a beginner to this world is getting up to. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free gift and discounted shipping on order…
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656: How Journal-y Are We Journaling?
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1:06:11Brad is joined this week by Erick Gama of Amarillo Stationery to discuss … the first 2025 LAMY AL-Star LE images? That, and more importantly, Erick’s stationery journey, and all things Amarillo. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Factor: Healthy, full-pr…
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What color is Scarlet? These are the important questions we ask on The Pen Addict Podcast. To answer, Brad is joined by Dan Wearsch from Enigma Stationery. They ponder this, and dig into what it’s like running a small stationery business. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free…
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Azizah from Gourmet Pens joins Brad this week, and they get inky! And the bombshell she dropped at the end of the episode? Well, Brad has never been so aghast! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Guest Starring: Azizah Asgarali Links and Show Notes: Suppo…
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The Pen Addict heads to Los Angeles - hide your wallet! Brad is back from the California Pen Show, and had too good of a time. He and Myke recap the event, and what caught Brad’s eye the most. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Enigma Stationery:…
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All of the accessories feedback! Brad and Myke go scissor shopping, thanks to all of your feedback from last episode. Brad also paints with fountain pen inks, and gets ready for the California Pen Show. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Factor: Healthy,…
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It’s the Accessory Episode! Brad breaks down all of the stationery he loves that doesn’t fall into the traditional Pen/Paper/Ink categories. From washi tape to scissors to pouches - what's your favorite stationery accessory? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free gift and disc…
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New product releases are the talk of the episode, with some of our favorite brands releasing new pens and pencils this week. Also, what do you buy someone for their 650th anniversary? This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support The P…
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Brad is back from the Philadelphia Pen Show. There was snow, and there were cheesesteaks. Most importantly, there were pens, and people. It’s recap day! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Squarespace: Save 10% off your…
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Mitsubishi LAMY is up to something right out the gate in 2025 - what could it be that has Brad so excited? He and Myke break it down plus discuss PLOTTER, packing, and pen shows in this week’s episode. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Factor: Healthy, …
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What stationery are you using to kick off the new year? Brad and Myke discuss what they're using, then Brad breaks down his current Top 5 Pens page and begins thinking about updates to the lists. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PENADDICT25 for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of …
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Happy New Year! Brad and Myke kick 2025 off by talking about their yearly themes, and how stationery will play a role. They also share listener goals for 2025, and catch up on follow-up. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Th…
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We have industry news this week, with ownership changes of a nib maker and a retail store. Brad also stays on his Diamine Inkvent kick, and both he and Myke share their favorite basic stationery items. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Pen Chalet: Check out this week's special offer, and to get your code for 10% off. Ooni Pizza Ovens:…
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Myke is back, with quite the announcement! Congratulations are in order, and so is pencil discussion around Adam Savage’s latest video. One of us! This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Eni…
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643: They Had An App?! – Holiday Gift Guide 2024
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1:01:35Brad is joined by Ana Reinert of The Well-Appointed Desk for a catch-up session on life in the stationery world. And don’t fret, they also compiled a fun small business gift guide for the holidays. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PENADDICT. Pen Chalet: C…
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Brad discusses new products on his desk from Stanford Pen Studio and Midori, and he and Myke dig in to the analog leanings of one of AI’s biggest proponents. We also tackle your Ask TPA, where Brad has more questions than answers. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain us…
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