The Pen Addict
RelayThe 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 | 737 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsHobbiesLeisure | |||
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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!
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
• Pen Chalet: Ch... more
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.
This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by:
• Enigma Stationery:... more
There’s a new Kuru Toga Dive in town, and Brad is here to tell you all about it. He and Myke cover that, an interesting new Kickstarter, and are asked to give advice on the various stages of the stationery hobby.
This episode of The Pen Addict is s... more
Listen up LAMY! You can just drop neonorange in some mid-level ballpoint pen and not in the Safari lineup. We expected this to be corrected, with haste. Brad and Myke also discuss what they are using, and some journaling conundrums each are having.
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Awesome convos hyperfixating on all kinds of stationery
Apple Podcasts5Dg din
United Statesa month 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 Podcasts5Greeking Out was awesomeUnited States4 months ago - Addicted
You all are costing me a fortune! Love the podcast❤️
Apple Podcasts5BBClvrUnited 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 Podcasts5Dexter.PowersUnited 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 Podcasts505-3
Canadaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #246 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Indonesia/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Argentina/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #224 |  South Korea/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  Singapore/Arts |
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What is The Pen Addict about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on pens, notebooks, ink, and related stationery, with long-running hosts sharing news, show coverage, product recommendations, and community stories from the analog world. Episodes frequently blend hands-on gear discussions, show/event recaps, shopping notes, and sponsor reads, making it a practical, community-driven resource for enthusiasts and collectors. The format tends to be conversational, opinionated, and approachable, often featuring deep dives into specific pen brands, tools, and collecting practices, plus coverage of upcoming events and in-person meetups.
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1. Fountain Pen and Stationery
2. The Stationery Cafe
3. On The Paper Trail...
4. The DWRDNET Stationery Feed
5. Stationery Freaks
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The Pen Addict launched 12 years ago and published 737 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Rob Knight
2. Toni Palumbo
3. Derek DeWees
4. Abby C.
5. Ana Reinert
6. Drew Brown
7. Kimberly Lau
8. Anabelle Hiller
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