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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#155: Sealed and Labeled for Archiving

May 21st, 2015 · 54 minutes

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!

#154: Extra Extra Extra Extra Extra Fine

May 11th, 2015 · 66 minutes

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 personal Top 5 pen update, and even a Tom Cruise mention.

#153: Nuclear Fallout Green

May 4th, 2015 · 54 minutes

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 of the Week segment.

#152: A Hot Mess of a Pencil

April 27th, 2015 · 60 minutes

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 it at all.

#151: Wabi-Sabi

April 23rd, 2015 · 71 minutes

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 follow up is in order, with a special guest pen appearance too

#150: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show

April 18th, 2015 · 75 minutes

Brad and Myke are joined by Ana for the 150th episode of The Pen Addict, live and in-person at the Atlanta Pen Show!

#149: We Have a Drone

April 6th, 2015 · 58 minutes

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.

#148: Like an Internet Radio Show

March 30th, 2015 · 47 minutes

Brad, Myke, and special guest Ana Reinert talk all things Atlanta Pen Show. They are beyond excited about this event! Will you be there?

#147: I Can't Get it Out of My Head

March 25th, 2015 · 55 minutes

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 Top 5 Pens list.

#146: No Brand Quality Goods

March 16th, 2015 · 64 minutes

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.