Apparently it is infrastructure week here on the podcast, so when will Graf Von Faber-Castell release their trains, planes, and... more

Want to get yourself out of a funk? Make a list. That’s what Brad did recently, writing down the first... more

Pens are back on the menu in November, so what did Brad decide to use first? Definitely not the Kaweco... more

It’s spooky season around these parts, and never has Brad reviewed a scarier pencil in his life. We discuss that,... more

Ticonderoctober continues, as Brad builds out his pencil kit, and receives even more listener feedback about mechanical pencils. It’s not... more

If you were contracted to sign your name 100 times, and the pen you were given to sign with was... more

In keeping with October’s pencil theme, Brad discusses his favorite wooden pencils he has been using. Then, he and Myke... more

Can Brad manage to use a pencil as his primary writing instrument every day this month? Given all of his... more

Well, that will teach Myke to take a week off to help raise money for St. Jude!

Have you ever wondered what planner is perfect for you? April Wu has tried more than most, and is looking... more

Brad has always been an active stationery user, but is feeling especially writer-ish this time of year. He shares his... more

There is a lot of news in the stationery world this week. Hobonichi launch issues, new Pilot Iroshizuku inks taking... more

Brad is back from San Francisco with a report on what he thinks is the best pen show in the... more

The final leg of Brad’s epic Summer adventure takes place this coming weekend at the San Francisco Pen Show. He... more

Brad is back from Stationery Fest with all the stories. How did the event go? What went well, and poorly,... more

It’s Yoseka Stationary Fest week, and Brad previews what is to come in Brooklyn a few days from now. He... more

Brad is back from London, so he and Myke break down what they were up to over the last week.... more

One of us was on their game this week before our big London event, and it wasn’t Brad. How many... more

Brad’s trip to London is near, will he finish shipping in time? Will the new TWSBI VAC be making the... more

Brad went all Captain Capitalism on us this week, discussing all of the new product collaborations he has been working... more

Brad is on vacation this week, so what better time to answer your AskTPA!

Brad is heading to the beach next week, so what better time to ask what he thinks about Pilot’s latest... more

Brad is joined by long-time friend, and Japanese stationery connoisseur, Bruce Eimon. We discuss his unique background that led him... more

There are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk about. Wait, there are new Limited Edition LAMY Safari’s to talk... more

Brad and Myke discuss all of the stationery that has been striking their fancy of late. What are their favorite... more

Myke is back this week, and just in time for some of Brad’s pen breakdowns. They discuss Brad’s review of... more

Brad is joined by Damien Alomar of All in the Nib this week to discuss all things nibs grinding. How... more

Marketing stationery products isn’t the easiest thing to do, but when you get Wes Anderson involved with Montblanc, magic happens.... more

Brad and Myke are pen problem solvers, and this week they tackle the issue of fineliner usage on newsprint. Is... more

Brad and Myke talk about several new products this week, including Pilot finally sending the Clear 823 out into the... more

Who knew that a single comment on a single ink review could send Brad off into deep stationery thought. It’s... more

Brad has returned from vacation, and the Atlanta Pen Show. He recaps one of those this week, but which? Listen... more

The Pin is the winning pen! Brad and Myke wrap the Uni-ball Bracket, discuss Brad’s upcoming trip to the Atlanta... more

Brad and Myke turn the piston on the new Kaweco Sport, and then turn the nib on the Sailor TUZU,... more

Does LAMY know what they are getting into with Uni-ball? Just this week, Uni has launched a new Jetstream ink... more

This episode is full of surprises, the biggest of which is Brad going back on everything he ever said about... more

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. buys Lamy. Dark Lilac lands in the New York Times. Memes are where you find the true... more

Can we finally put the Lamy Dark Lilac saga to rest? One can hope. Brad does have all of the... more

But is it really Dark Lilac? Brad and Myke try to sort out what Lamy is up to, which is... more

Myke and his face computer are back behind the mic this week, with travel updates from both he and Brad.... more

Brad is joined this week by David Parker, better known in the stationery world as Figboot on Pens. It’s been... more

You’ve made it this far, and it still feels like the beginning. That’s a good place to be! Brad and... more

Brad and Myke are filled with Orange Delight about AI in the analog space. We discuss that, plus take a... more

What are we using? What is Brad buying? Are you keeping up with your Burn Book? We answer all of... more

The new year brings new product teases, and we got hints about one of our favorites this week. Brad is... more

New year, new Theme! Myke and Brad discuss their themes for 2024, and it will come as no surprise that... more

Myke is back from … college? Yes, Myke was expanding his brainpower last week, but most importantly, he had to... more

Brad is joined this week by Arielle Fragassi, aka ToastyTreat to discuss her recent trip to Japan. There was food,... more

It’s the Battle of the Abs this week! No, not Brad and Myke, but between our good friends at Montegrappa... more

Brad is joined by Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk to help out with all of your holiday stationery needs.... more

It’s Thanksgiving week in the US, and Brad wonders “What stationary are we thankful for?” He and Myke discuss that,... more

The Uni Kuru Toga Dive is launching a new color. Will you be able to get one? One can only... more

Brad is back from Fountain Pen Day at Atlas Stationers, and, to the shock of no one, has a lot... more

It’s Horror Story time! Did Brad have a nightmare with Platinum Chou Kuro? He goes over his latest review, and... more

How many different notebooks do you use in a single day? Brad dissects some interesting poll results, creates a business... more

The Business Boys are back at it this week, with updates from both Brad and Myke on what they are... more

The London Pen Show this past weekend was epic, and neither Brad or Myke were there to witness it. Myke... more

Every tube deserves a home. Brad welcomes Myke back to the show, only to be told where to put his... more

This week, Brad is joined by correctly-spelled Mike, the one and only Mike Matteson from Inkdependence. We discuss his recent... more

All of the ASK TPA! Ok, maybe not all of it, but Brad and Myke dig into the mailbag and... more

Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with... more

The Raffle for St. Jude is now live on The Pen Addict, and wow, do we have the goods! Brad... more

The highly anticipated Pilot nib ranking finally happens on this episode, with Brad counting down from number 15 to his... more

It’s San Francisco Pen Show week, and Brad has all the FOMO. He goes through his “If he were there”... more

Brad and Myke break down a slew of new products this week, which include a classic notebook maker, and a... more

Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW, and has tales to tell.

It’s Washington D.C. Fountain Pen Supershow time, and Brad, for once, is prepared! He discusses his gameplan for what will... more

Brad is back from his Uni-ball talk and spills all the tea. Before that, he and Myke break down the... more

We recorded early this week because Brad is off to talk to BIG PEN. Listen in to find out where... more

The social media landscape is disarray … but who cares? Let’s talk pens! Ok, we talk about social media a... more

Brad and Myke are back behind the mic, and Brad goes behind the scenes to discuss how he gets out... more

Video games and stationery are a perfect match, and who better to discuss both topics than Miranda Sanchez. We discuss... more

Myke is back, and he and Brad catch up on his digital travels in our analog space. Brad also follows... more

This week, Brad is joined by Frank Pressentin of Elbwood to discuss his beautifully handcrafted work. From his late start... more

What would bring Brad to say this? Well, it’s an all ASK TPA episode of the podcast this week, and... more

In this episode, Brad and Myke ride a Balloon out over the Sea to get a beautiful view of the... more

Oh Uni-ball, what have you done? Brad and Myke discuss Uni’s way of “combatting resellers” by price gouging their loyal... more

Brad is joined this week by Bryce Gillett from Luxury Brands of America. Bryce breaks down the role distributors play... more

Brad is back from the Chicago Pen Show, with tales of deep dish pizza to tell. There were pens, too,... more

Many new pens crossed the desk of The Pen Addict this week. Which ones survived? Tune in to find out!

We tried to let the ChatGPT conversation be one episode and done, but Lamy had other ideas. We discuss their... more

Since Brad and Myke can’t talk Lamy into making an Orange Lamy 2000, maybe AI can? They give it a... more

There were many recurring themes this episode, including one which sent Brad over the edge. So far over the edge... more

The Lamy bracket final is upon us-who do you have taking down the title? The venerably Lamy 2000, or the... more

If Lando Norris used a Lamy pen, which would it be? Maybe one that landed in the Final Four of... more

What are we using? Why are we using them? How difficult will Brad make this? Find out this week on... more

Brad is back from the Baltimore Pen Show, and has tales to tell. Also, Lamy has decided it is bracket... more

Our recent signature and handwriting talk sparked some great feedback, which we dig into at the start of today’s episode.... more

When you have a product named Sweet Juice Milk, you know there is going to be follow up. Brad gets... more

What better feedback than Pilot FriXion feedback?! We get a list of use cases for everyone's favorite erasable gel ink... more

Brad’s review of the Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone has finally been published, so maybe this podcast topic can finally... more

Brad breaks down a huge range of new content at The Pen Addict this week, including the latest from Schon... more

There is a spy amongst us! Brad and Myke try to sort it out at the beginning of this week’s... more

Batman, Tutankhamen, and now this one? Montegrappa has done it again! Brad and Myke talk about their latest unbelievable pen... more

Sometimes the best laid plans get balled up and tossed right into the bin. That’s how this week’s show progressed,... more

The US Pen Show season kicks off this week, and Brad has begun booking travel for later in the year.... more

It’s Theme Season, and Brad brings his interesting take on a simple idea to the show today. How will stationary... more

Brad and Myke are back to wrap up 2022 in the only way they know how: talking about stationery! Brad... more

Over ten years ago, we had Mike Rohde as our first ever guest on the podcast. He is back with... more

To misquote one of Brad’s favorite singers, Laura Jane Grace, even if his love was unconditional, it wouldn’t save him... more