Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
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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#561: BAT!
April 26th, 2023 · 53 minutes
We tried to let the ChatGPT conversation be one episode and done, but Lamy had other ideas. We discuss their AI design, praise Pilot’s new pen color, get inky with red inks, and Brad shares his love for the Pentel Sharp.
#560: Dear LAMY,
April 19th, 2023 · 55 minutes
Since Brad and Myke can’t talk Lamy into making an Orange Lamy 2000, maybe AI can? They give it a shot this week!
#559: Overbooked My Brain
April 12th, 2023 · 59 minutes
There were many recurring themes this episode, including one which sent Brad over the edge. So far over the edge that he has implemented a moratorium for the rest of the year.
#558: Gecko Like the Lizard
April 5th, 2023 · 49 minutes
The Lamy bracket final is upon us-who do you have taking down the title? The venerably Lamy 2000, or the upstart Lamy Safari? It’s a battle for the ages! Brad also recaps his visit to the Atlanta Pen Show, and then gets back to his vacation.
#557: He's British So I Love Him
March 29th, 2023 · 49 minutes
If Lando Norris used a Lamy pen, which would it be? Maybe one that landed in the Final Four of the Lamy Bracket? Or maybe a Deelite Safari? Let’s find out!
#556: Pen Sommelier
March 22nd, 2023 · 58 minutes
What are we using? Why are we using them? How difficult will Brad make this? Find out this week on The Pen Addict!
#555: Lamy, Call Your Boys
March 15th, 2023 · 54 minutes
Brad is back from the Baltimore Pen Show, and has tales to tell. Also, Lamy has decided it is bracket season, and boy do we have thoughts.
#554: Block Signature Signature
March 8th, 2023 · 58 minutes
Our recent signature and handwriting talk sparked some great feedback, which we dig into at the start of today’s episode. Brad then heaps praise on Sailor. That’s right. PRAISE! Brad will also be at the Baltimore Pen Show this upcoming weekend
#553: Number Green
March 1st, 2023 · 61 minutes
When you have a product named Sweet Juice Milk, you know there is going to be follow up. Brad gets angsty over the latest Pilot Juice release, discusses his Nahvalur Original Plus review, and Myke decides if he needs a signature makeover.
#552: Where's the Margarita Version?
February 22nd, 2023 · 58 minutes
What better feedback than Pilot FriXion feedback?! We get a list of use cases for everyone's favorite erasable gel ink pen, talk about Sailor doing Sailor things, and bring Blue Milk into the show lore.