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The Pen Addict
The Pen Addict
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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... more

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Episodes

Who Knows What A6 Is?

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

24 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
Stuff Be Weird

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

17 Apr 2024 · 54 minutes
Sorbet Squid

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

10 Apr 2024 · 58 minutes
Pin Pen Pen Pin

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

03 Apr 2024 · 58 minutes
Turn the Nib

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

27 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
Mellow Writing Taste

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

20 Mar 2024 · 58 minutes
It's Orange Obviously

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

13 Mar 2024 · 58 minutes
Real Journalism Happens in Memes

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

06 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
Hi Cliff

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

28 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Do Not Attribute to Malice That Which Could Be Attributed to Other People Not Caring as Much as You Do About That One Hyper Specific Thing

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

21 Feb 2024 · 50 minutes
Am I Seeing What I Think I'm Seeing?

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

13 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Figboot Battle Royale

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

07 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
You're Stuck With Us

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

30 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
When Clip Why Clip Where Clip

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

24 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Big Pen + Big Nib = Big Price

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

17 Jan 2024 · 57 minutes
All I Can Think About Is Vibe

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

10 Jan 2024 · 53 minutes
Frixion Dots

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

03 Jan 2024 · 59 minutes
I Have My Junior Ranger Stamp

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

20 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
My Bank Account Is Sick

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

13 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
You know, Wisky

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

05 Dec 2023 · 52 minutes
Holiday Gift Guide 2023

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

29 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
I'm Thankful for Ballpoint Pens

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

22 Nov 2023 · 58 minutes
Writing With the Theme of Writing

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

15 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
1 2 3 4 Inks

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

08 Nov 2023 · 51 minutes
Thick Paper Means Fountain Pens Work

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

01 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
I’m Not in a Month Long Meeting

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

25 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
Only 19,996 to Go

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

18 Oct 2023 · 49 minutes
No, Not That One

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

11 Oct 2023 · 52 minutes
That Tube Needs a Home

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

04 Oct 2023 · 59 minutes
The Soft Stuff

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

27 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Fried Egg Jellyfish

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

20 Sep 2023 · 47 minutes
A Wand, a Skull, and Two Octopuses

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

13 Sep 2023 · 50 minutes
You're Going to Regret All of This

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

06 Sep 2023 · 53 minutes
You Should Not Buy This Nib

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

30 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Business Crush It Vibes

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

23 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
They’re Generally Covered in Ink

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

16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour,
We Had Ourselves a Trip

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

09 Aug 2023 · 50 minutes
SUPERSHOW

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

02 Aug 2023 · 47 minutes
Smells Fuzzy

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

26 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Corporate Stooge

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

18 Jul 2023 · 52 minutes
A Time of Great Upheaval

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

12 Jul 2023 · 50 minutes
Stationery Is Life

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

05 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Witchy Whatever

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

28 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
By the Way I’m Also the President

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

21 Jun 2023 · 53 minutes
I Wanted To Go The Slow Way

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

14 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Just Delete Our Podcast

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

07 Jun 2023 · 1 hour,
A Boat on Your Desk

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

31 May 2023 · 51 minutes
Egregious Gouging

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

24 May 2023 · 51 minutes
The Distribution Game

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

17 May 2023 · 52 minutes
Outs and Ins and Arounds

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

10 May 2023 · 55 minutes
Brad Breaks Stationery

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

03 May 2023 · 57 minutes
BAT!

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

26 Apr 2023 · 53 minutes
Dear LAMY,

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

19 Apr 2023 · 55 minutes
Overbooked My Brain

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

12 Apr 2023 · 59 minutes
Gecko Like the Lizard

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

05 Apr 2023 · 49 minutes
He's British So I Love Him

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

29 Mar 2023 · 49 minutes
Pen Sommelier

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

22 Mar 2023 · 58 minutes
Lamy, Call Your Boys

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

15 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
Block Signature Signature

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

08 Mar 2023 · 58 minutes
Number Green

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

01 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Where's the Margarita Version?

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

22 Feb 2023 · 58 minutes
The Traditional Ball Knock

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

15 Feb 2023 · 51 minutes
An Oddly Enjoyable Fountain Pen

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

08 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Less Caps, More Clicks

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

01 Feb 2023 · 55 minutes
Emergency Cufflinks

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

25 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Peaking at Average

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

18 Jan 2023 · 58 minutes
Getting Together and Doing Pen Stuff

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

11 Jan 2023 · 1 hour,
Relax Better

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

04 Jan 2023 · 58 minutes
Things Run Smoother On WNYC

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

28 Dec 2022 · 56 minutes
Sketchnotes, Revisited

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

14 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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Brad and Myke are back to wrap up 2022 in the only way they know how: talking about stationery! Brad catches Myke... more