
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. Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 724 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsLeisureHobbies | |||

Brad has many new products to discuss this week, including the uniball &knot pen that has him thoroughly confused.
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Brad is back from the St. Louis Pen Show with many tales to tell. Also pens, and quite the interesting notebook. And Myke joins the Zento club!
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It’s St. Louis Pen Show time! Brad is on the way, and he brings on St. Louis Show expert Ana Reinert, from The Well-Appointed Desk, to discuss what to expect.
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It has arrived, and it is glorious! What exactly? Brad’s new MD Product notebook for one, and a certain Delta fountain pen for two. All that, plus the only two fountain pens anyone needs!
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I love all stationary wooden pencils and pens are great but I really want y’all to talk about mechanical pencils
You all are costing me a fortune! Love the podcast❤️
I honestly don’t care pretty much at all about pens, but that makes this podcast perfect to fall asleep to. They have a massive back catalogue and their banter is a perfect balance between lightly funny but nothing too crazy, important, or exciting.
I am currently addicted to the company Moleskine because they make amazing pens and notebooks I recently had a look at fountain pens by them and I know there expensive ( 27.50 ) but I want to get one!!
Long time listener, first time reviewer. I very seldomly leave reviews, but wanted to thank you both for your transparency and vulnerability on ep. 640. The world needs more of this, especially from men. I have so many other thoughts on the topic (I’ve typed and deleted half a dozen already) but suffice it to say, thanks for letting us in. Love you guys.
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A rhythmically paced show that centers on stationery culture, with two long-time hosts exploring pens, inks, notebooks, and related accessories. Conversations blend product news, show floor reports from pen events, hands-on reviews, and practical buying guidance, all delivered with approachable banter and deep enthusiasm for analog writing tools. A standout feature is the duo's community-oriented approach—reader questions, sponsor messages, and frequent show notes—creating a welcoming hub for pen lovers and collectors while steadily expanding into broader stationery culture.
Listeners tend to be longtime stationery devotees who appreciate thoughtful product analysis, show planning tools, and anecdotes from shows and travels. The format and... more
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