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The Pen Addict

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Fountain Pens
Stationery
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Pens
Mechanical Pencils
St. Louis Pen Show
Enigma Stationery
Pen Shows
Lamy
Ink
Stationery Products
Stationery Community
Pilot
Atlanta Pen Show
Stationery Industry
Tokyo International Pen Show
Writing Instruments
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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.

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It’s the episode before Japan! Brad leaves next week for Tokyo and shares some of his plans. What stationery will be involved? Tune in to hear all of the details!

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With stationery prices rising, what products are backfilling the price point gaps? Brad and Myke also break down a Wirecutter list, and ask for your input on Brad’s Japan trip.

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Subtitle: A Pen Addict Always Pays His Debts

Brad and Myke are back from the Podcastathon in Memphis and catch up on all the latest and greatest pen releases. Plus, LAMY rumor mill!

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Brad is joined this week by St. Jude Fundraiser extraordinaire Robb Knight to discuss our ongoing campaigns, the art of finishing a notebook, and our updated Analog(ue) Defaults.

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Recent Guests

Rob Knight
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Episode: 736: I’ll Keep You All Knight
Ana Reinert
Guest; founder of The Well-Appointed Desk
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Episode: 718: A Guy With A Typewriter Walks Into A Bar
April Wu
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Abby C.
A stationary creator known for travel vlogs and journaling.
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Episode: 695: There’s Scissors in Here, Myke!
Drew Brown
President of Fahrney Pens
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Episode: 661: Breaking Through The Barrier
Kimberly Lau
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Anabelle Hiller
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Hosts

Brad Dowdy
Stationery blogger and podcaster
Myke Hurley
Podcast host and Relay co-founder

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 699 ratings
  • Pens indulgence

    Awesome convos hyperfixating on all kinds of stationery

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dg din
    United States2 months ago
  • So good

    I love all stationary wooden pencils and pens are great but I really want y’all to talk about mechanical pencils

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greeking Out was awesome
    United States5 months ago
  • Addicted

    You all are costing me a fortune! Love the podcast❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBClvr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great to sleep to

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dexter.Powers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing

    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!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    05-3
    Canada2 years ago

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The relaxed, steady conversational style is soothing for some listeners, though others find the discussions meandering or repetitive.
Listeners value the hosts' easygoing banter, humor and evident enthusiasm for stationery.
The strong focus on fountain pens is a draw for enthusiasts but can be less relevant to listeners seeking broader coverage of art tools.
Detailed fountain-pen and product discussions help listeners learn about models, materials and the wider stationery market.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

739: Accidental Stationery
Q: What stationery stores does Brad definitely want to go to while there, and are there any specific product categories that he wants to pick up that are hard to get in the US?
Brad plans to visit Plotter, Itoya, and the Traveler's Factory Store. He is especially interested in Japanese-market notebooks, paper, mechanical pencils, standard pens, and limited editions.
739: Accidental Stationery
Q: Would you take your losses and appreciate the fact that you got over 10 years of daily use out of this pen and move on to another daily writer? Or would you send it to Pilot to get it fixed, knowing that they will likely just replace it with a new body, losing the classic worn appearance?
The hosts favor finding a specialist who can repair the broken part without replacing the patinated body. If that is not possible, they suggest keeping the pen as a keepsake and buying another one.
736: I’ll Keep You All Knight
Q: What inspired the analog defaults concept and how did you translate that from digital app defaults to stationery?
Brad explains the idea of defaults as a snapshot of what tools someone uses regularly, comparing it to app defaults, and Rob adds context about how his own default setup includes a mix of notebooks and pens, with a willingness to switch as needed.
736: I’ll Keep You All Knight
Q: What media did you use for the artwork and what drawing tools did you use for Jimothy and other pieces?
Rob describes using a mix of sketchbooks, pencils and occasional fountain pens, emphasizing a flexible approach rather than a fixed kit, and notes that the exact tools can vary by piece while the process remains about iteration and personal style.
708: Writing on a Banana With Biro
Q: Why don't you talk about Waterman and Montblanc more often?
They explain Waterman pens are standard, reliable writer with little innovation to discuss regularly, while Mont Blanc is highly regarded for craftsmanship and special editions, though expensive; discussions focus more on notable editions and accessories than everyday use.

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What is The Pen Addict about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations about pens and stationery, with particular depth on fountain pens, alongside pencils, paper, ink, notebooks and related tools. Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley bring hands-on experience to product reviews, new-release discussions, pricing and design debates, listener questions, and reports from stationery events. Their informal two-host format combines detailed comparisons and strong personal opinions with humor, hobby stories and occasional community fundraising updates. The focus on how writing instruments look, feel and work makes the discussions useful to collectors and everyday writers alike. A recurring interest in both practical performance and the pleasure of collecting gives the conversations a distinct enthusiast pe... more

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