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The Erasable Podcast

Tim, Johnny and Andy
Pencils
Notebooks
Expressive Writing
History Of Accounting
Watershed
Olympics
Personal Diaries
Cultural Significance
Dungeons & Dragons
Music
Books
Chaotic Thoughts
Digital Writing
Pencil Golems
Tabletop Gaming
Community Building
Skateboarding
Archery
Education
Darwin's Notebooks

From literature to carpentry, accounting to space travel, the wooden pencil and its ancestors have undeniably been at the center of creation and innovation for centuries. Join Johnny, Tim and Andy on the Erasable Podcast as they discuss and pay homage to these seemingly simple tools of human expression. Hosted by Johnny Gamber, Tim Wasem and Andy Welfle.

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Latest Episodes

We’ve got a special episode today. Tyler McCall, co-owner of Chicago stationery shop Pencil & Paper, joins us to talk about the havoc caused by the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policies. These policies aren’t just hurting small businesses li... more

Happy International Workers Day, everyone! If you get a long weekend, we really hope you make the most of it. (Andy’s going to the SF Pen Show, for example!) Before we go off and celebrate, we’re coming atcha with some new Fresh Points, including som... more

We have a very special episode for you today, folks. We’re joined by Allison King, a novelist who recently published The Phoenix Pencil Company, a multi-generational story about Chinese-American women, data privacy, surveillance, LGBT love, and… penc... more

After a month full of travel from our intrepid hosts, involving everything from counterfeit theatre tickets to marriage proposals to a literal train wreck, we’re back to regale each other with stories from our travels, and, of course, the stationery ... more

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Recent Guests

Allison King
Author of 'The Phoenix Pencil Company'
The Phoenix Pencil Company
Episode: Episode 228: We All Have a Little Graphite In Us (with special guest Allison King, author of "The Phoenix Pencil Company")
Henry Hulan
Chairman of the Musgrave Pencil Company with over 50 years of experience in the pencil industry.
Musgrave Pencil Company
Episode: RErasable: Episode 106 with Musgrave Pencil Company’s Henry Hulan
Roland Allen
Author of *The Notebook, A History of Thinking on Paper*
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Episode: Episode 217: Posh Blond English Protagonist (with author Roland Allen)
Leslie Herger
Art therapist and former host of RSVP Podcast
RSVP Podcast
Episode: Episode 215: I Got Spinners on my Xacto (with special guest Leslie Herger)
Jason Hardy
Host of the Jason Hardy Songs podcast and a musician.
Jason Hardy Songs
Episode: Episode 214: Original Poison Core
Carol Beggy
Author of a book about pencils
Bloomberg
Episode: Episode 210: A Box of Flamingos (with special guest Carol Beggy)
Brad Dowdy
Pencil enthusiast and creator of the Pencil Store
The Pencil Store
Episode: Episode 209: Potato Podcast Content
Kate Elgin
Noted enthusiast and recurring podcast guest, dedicated to the pencil community
Episode: Episode 209: Potato Podcast Content
Caroline Weaver
Founder of CW Pencils and advocate for the pencil community
CW Pencils
Episode: Episode 209: Potato Podcast Content

Hosts

Johnny Gamber
One of the main hosts, actively contributes to the comedic and informative tone of the discussions, focusing on writing instruments and their significance in creativity.
Tim Wasem
Co-host known for adding humor and personal anecdotes related to stationary and creative projects, engaging listeners with relatable stories.
Andy Welfle
Co-host who brings insights on stationery, writing culture, and personal experiences, fostering a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • Ooff

    I feel like if I keep listening this podcast will kill my love for pencils. It’s soooo boring. It’s like hosts are mumbling and rumbling about nothing and it takes ages to get to some kind of useful information. I gave it a fair go, tried couple of episodes but this is just draining life out of me :( very sad as I love pencils.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Poshum
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Episode 190 12/2/23

    Great show and loved the Field Notes coverage which I have subscribed to for years but great to hear all the details that I knew nothing about. I’m in on the Wednesday freebies which I’ve never missed one of them. I bought the Musgrave purple pencils also, thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mgepark
    United States3 years ago
  • Hmmm

    Trying to be pretentious … are they too sophisticated 😅

    Not sure they are at all aware of reality of American life

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    wilfulgreen
    United States3 years ago
  • Always interesting

    Three smart, funny guys and their guests talk pencils, paper, books, music and life. The focus may be stationery but as happens when friends get together all kinds of things get discussed. I learned early not to read the brief description of an episode and skip it because I didn't think I'd be interested. Every episode has held my attention so I'm now listening to all of them in order.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    idasue123
    United States3 years ago
  • Enjoyable conversations about stationery & other topics

    I realized as I was listening to the latest episode how much I appreciate this podcast. Over the last year or two, I’ve gotten so many great ideas from the hosts about pencils, other stationery products, but also interesting music, books, and TV/movies to try out. The flow of each episode has a structure but it’s loose enough that it always feels like a conversation rather than a checklist. I always smile when a new episode pops up my in podcast feed. Definitely would recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ukim
    United States4 years ago

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Some listeners are critical of the pacing and find certain episodes lack engaging content, while many others express a strong and positive connection to the topics.
The podcast is recognized for its insightful conversations that blend technical details with personal stories.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous tone of the discussions, often relating to their own experiences with stationery and writing.
Overall, the community vibe is welcoming and positive, often inspiring listeners to explore their interests in stationery and writing.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#132
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#204
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#31
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#75
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#100
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#114
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

RErasable: Episode 106 with Musgrave Pencil Company’s Henry Hulan
Q: What relationship exists between Musgrave and the local community in Shelbyville?
Musgrave has always been a part of and participated in the local community, helping with fundraisers and local events.
RErasable: Episode 106 with Musgrave Pencil Company’s Henry Hulan
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the beginnings of Musgrave as a company?
My grandfather made and sold pencil slats and started making pencils for Musgrave in 1923.
RErasable: Episode 106 with Musgrave Pencil Company’s Henry Hulan
Q: Can you tell us very quickly what your role at Musgrave is?
I have worked in the shop, in a couple of the departments in the factory, was a bookkeeper, then got into sales, and then became president for about 15 years.
Episode 218: I Want To Go To There
Q: What systems would you recommend?
They recommend Goodnotes for iPads, emphasizing its robust features for writing and managing notes, alongside the Apple Notes app for its ease of use and instant access.
Episode 218: I Want To Go To There
Q: So for my first question to both of you, so I only have formal trading and philosophy where we want to come define our terms. So when we talk about digital writing, what do we mean?
Digital writing refers to handwriting on a screen, often with a stylus, rather than typing on a keyboard, focusing on the tactile experience of writing digitally.

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Focused on the multifaceted world of the wooden pencil, this podcast engages listeners through discussions that explore its historical significance, cultural relevance, and personal anecdotes tied to stationery and writing. Each episode features the hosts discussing varied topics, from the technical aspects of pencil making to literary recommendations and reflections on personal experiences tied to stationery use.

With a distinctive blend of humor and deep appreciation for the written word, the hosts not only explore different writing instruments but also delve into broader discussions about creativity, personal expression, and the evolving relationship with analog tools in a digital age. The engaging conversations are likely to connect wi... more

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Recent guests on The Erasable Podcast include:

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2. Henry Hulan
3. Roland Allen
4. Leslie Herger
5. Jason Hardy
6. Carol Beggy
7. Brad Dowdy
8. Kate Elgin

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