The Pen Addict is a weekly fix for all things stationery. Pens, pencils, paper, ink – you name it, and Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley are into it. Join as they geek out over the analog tools they love so dearly.

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#634: You're Not the Only Cool Guy in Town

October 2nd, 2024 · 65 minutes

Can Brad manage to use a pencil as his primary writing instrument every day this month? Given all of his new pens, it will be a challenge. Plus, Myke has a secret.

#633: Everyone Send Myke Stuff

September 25th, 2024 · 57 minutes

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

#632: Reaching Stationery Nirvana

September 18th, 2024 · 60 minutes

Have you ever wondered what planner is perfect for you? April Wu has tried more than most, and is looking at new options for 2025 herself. We discuss that, working pen shows with PLOTTER and Traveler’s Company, and how many glass pens is too many.

#631: Won't Somebody Do Something About These Notebooks?

September 11th, 2024 · 61 minutes

Brad has always been an active stationery user, but is feeling especially writer-ish this time of year. He shares his goals for the remainder of the year - what are yours?

#630: Lamitzy

September 4th, 2024 · 52 minutes

There is a lot of news in the stationery world this week. Hobonichi launch issues, new Pilot Iroshizuku inks taking their place in the lineup, and … LAMY Jetstreams? Brad and Myke catch you up on all the happenings!

#629: An Inexact Science

August 28th, 2024 · 52 minutes

Brad is back from San Francisco with a report on what he thinks is the best pen show in the land. Why is that? Who did he see? What did he buy? And there was no rest upon his return, with the launch of the Spoke Pen Model C.

#628: Stuffed Out

August 21st, 2024 · 47 minutes

The final leg of Brad’s epic Summer adventure takes place this coming weekend at the San Francisco Pen Show. He discusses his plans for the event, and he and Myke break down two new products that have landed on Myke’s desk recently.

#627: Pen Addict Privilege

August 14th, 2024 · 65 minutes

Brad is back from Stationery Fest with all the stories. How did the event go? What went well, and poorly, from an organization standpoint. How awesome were the vendors, and what did he come home with? Listen in for a full event recap!

#626: TBD on Functionality

August 5th, 2024 · 65 minutes

It’s Yoseka Stationary Fest week, and Brad previews what is to come in Brooklyn a few days from now. He and Myke also discuss Nahvalur’s surprise retractable pen launch, and the next LAMY digital pen.

#625: I Will Have This Notebook Please

July 31st, 2024 · 52 minutes

Brad is back from London, so he and Myke break down what they were up to over the last week. That includes several stationery shop visits, which Brad breaks down in this episode.