The Pen Addict

609: Pin Pen Pen Pin

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

608: Turn the Nib

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

607: Mellow Writing Taste

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

606: It's Orange Obviously

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

605: Real Journalism Happens in Memes

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

604: Hi Cliff

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

603: Do Not Attribute to Malice That Which Could Be Attributed to Other People Not Caring as Much as You Do About That One Hyper Specific Thing

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

602: Am I Seeing What I Think I'm Seeing?

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

601: Figboot Battle Royale

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

600: You're Stuck With Us

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

599: When Clip Why Clip Where Clip

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

598: Big Pen + Big Nib = Big Price

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

597: All I Can Think About Is Vibe

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

596: Frixion Dots

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

595: I Have My Junior Ranger Stamp

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

594: My Bank Account Is Sick

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

593: You know, Wisky

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

592: Holiday Gift Guide 2023

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

591: I'm Thankful for Ballpoint Pens

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

590: Writing With the Theme of Writing

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

589: 1 2 3 4 Inks

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

588: Thick Paper Means Fountain Pens Work

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

587: I’m Not in a Month Long Meeting

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

586: Only 19,996 to Go

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

585: No, Not That One

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

584: That Tube Needs a Home

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every tube deserves a home. Brad welcomes Myke back to the show, only to be told where to put his pen tubes. That’s right, Myke gets his payback on ...

583: The Soft Stuff

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brad is joined by correctly-spelled Mike, the one and only Mike Matteson from Inkdependence. We discuss his recent YouTube milestone, his l...

582: Fried Egg Jellyfish

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All of the ASK TPA! Ok, maybe not all of it, but Brad and Myke dig into the mailbag and answer your questions. Keep them coming!

581: A Wand, a Skull, and Two Octopuses

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is back from Orlando, but did he even go to the pen show? Apparently yes, but he returned with an unexpected haul.

580: You're Going to Regret All of This

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Raffle for St. Jude is now live on The Pen Addict, and wow, do we have the goods! Brad and Myke discuss all of the amazing community participation...

579: You Should Not Buy This Nib

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The highly anticipated Pilot nib ranking finally happens on this episode, with Brad counting down from number 15 to his favorite nib in the top spot. ...

578: Business Crush It Vibes

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s San Francisco Pen Show week, and Brad has all the FOMO. He goes through his “If he were there” shopping list, looks at the new Kaweco EBONI...

577: They’re Generally Covered in Ink

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad and Myke break down a slew of new products this week, which include a classic notebook maker, and a brand new one. They also give out a few tips ...

576: We Had Ourselves a Trip

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is back from the Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW, and has tales to tell.

575: SUPERSHOW

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Washington D.C. Fountain Pen Supershow time, and Brad, for once, is prepared! He discusses his gameplan for what will be a busy show, but not b...

574: Smells Fuzzy

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is back from his Uni-ball talk and spills all the tea. Before that, he and Myke break down the new Pilot Vanishing point Limited Edition, and try...

573: Corporate Stooge

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded early this week because Brad is off to talk to BIG PEN. Listen in to find out where he is heading and what he will be discussing. We also ...

572: A Time of Great Upheaval

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The social media landscape is disarray … but who cares? Let’s talk pens! Ok, we talk about social media a little bit, but then dig into live repor...

571: Stationery Is Life

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad and Myke are back behind the mic, and Brad goes behind the scenes to discuss how he gets out of the stationary doldrums. Brad also discovers a pe...

570: Witchy Whatever

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Video games and stationery are a perfect match, and who better to discuss both topics than Miranda Sanchez. We discuss her prolific journaling habit, ...

569: By the Way I’m Also the President

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Myke is back, and he and Brad catch up on his digital travels in our analog space. Brad also follows up on his conversation with Uni-ball over the Kur...

568: I Wanted To Go The Slow Way

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brad is joined by Frank Pressentin of Elbwood to discuss his beautifully handcrafted work. From his late start in life to his current metic...

567: Just Delete Our Podcast

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would bring Brad to say this? Well, it’s an all ASK TPA episode of the podcast this week, and he has thoughts!

566: A Boat on Your Desk

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brad and Myke ride a Balloon out over the Sea to get a beautiful view of the Horizon. Brad also inks up new pens.

565: Egregious Gouging

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oh Uni-ball, what have you done? Brad and Myke discuss Uni’s way of “combatting resellers” by price gouging their loyal customers. They also dig...

564: The Distribution Game

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is joined this week by Bryce Gillett from Luxury Brands of America. Bryce breaks down the role distributors play in the stationery market, from g...

563: Outs and Ins and Arounds

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is back from the Chicago Pen Show, with tales of deep dish pizza to tell. There were pens, too, as he breaks it all down in this episode. Brad al...

562: Brad Breaks Stationery

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many new pens crossed the desk of The Pen Addict this week. Which ones survived? Tune in to find out!

561: BAT!

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

560: Dear LAMY,

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

558: Gecko Like the Lizard

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

557: He's British So I Love Him

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 fi...

556: Pen Sommelier

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

553: Number Green

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, discuss...

552: Where's the Margarita Version?

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sa...

551: The Traditional Ball Knock

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad’s review of the Pilot FriXion Ball Knock Zone has finally been published, so maybe this podcast topic can finally be put to bed. One topic we n...

550: An Oddly Enjoyable Fountain Pen

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad breaks down a huge range of new content at The Pen Addict this week, including the latest from Schon DSGN, and his thoughts on PLOTTER. A Top 5 P...

549: Less Caps, More Clicks

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a spy amongst us! Brad and Myke try to sort it out at the beginning of this week’s episode, before digging into the latest and greatest the...

548: Emergency Cufflinks

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Batman, Tutankhamen, and now this one? Montegrappa has done it again! Brad and Myke talk about their latest unbelievable pen design, discuss the annua...

547: Peaking at Average

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the best laid plans get balled up and tossed right into the bin. That’s how this week’s show progressed, and you know what, it turned ou...

546: Getting Together and Doing Pen Stuff

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The US Pen Show season kicks off this week, and Brad has begun booking travel for later in the year. Will you be attending any pen shows in 2023? Brad...

545: Relax Better

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Theme Season, and Brad brings his interesting take on a simple idea to the show today. How will stationary find its way into this theme? Where ...

544: Things Run Smoother On WNYC

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad and Myke are back to wrap up 2022 in the only way they know how: talking about stationery! Brad catches Myke up on all of the content goodness ov...

543: Sketchnotes, Revisited

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over ten years ago, we had Mike Rohde as our first ever guest on the podcast. He is back with Brad this week to discuss all things Sketchnote, and the...

542: This Love Has Conditions

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To misquote one of Brad’s favorite singers, Laura Jane Grace, even if his love was unconditional, it wouldn’t save him from questioning their prod...

541: Holiday Gift Guide 2022

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ana is back, with stationery gift ideas in tow! She and Brad break down all of the fun stationery goods they hope to see this holiday season, and give...

540: Just Do the Job Brad!

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad and Myke answer all of your #ASKTPA questions this week.

539: Will the GO Go Away?

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an old school podcast this week, with Field Notes and TWSBI discussion right from the start. Brad then breaks down the new Writewell launch fro...

538: Lukewarm Takes

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hot Takes are the internet’s favorite currency, but are they a thing in the stationery world? Brad and Myke explore what is, and what isn’t, a hot...

537: Adjusted in the Wrong Direction

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In an episode full of fun and surprises, Myke discovers the biggest one right near the end.

536: Strange and Cherry

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lamy released pictures of their best collaboration yet, so why is Brad upset? He explains, and also discusses new Kaweco builds and collaborations, an...

535: A Fine Mist of Yama

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Horror Story season! Brad and Myke kick things off with two great stories, and an accidental third that needed to be discussed. Then, Brad brea...

534: Every Day I Vote For Pens

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discussed the launch of the OKB48 vote last week, and this week, Brad cast his ballot. Brad then attempts to explain a traditional eyedropper mecha...

533: Emotional Support Stationery

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most important election of the year is underway, and that is the pen vote at OKB48! Brad breaks down last years list, updates his Top 5 Pen In The...

532: Nice Cakes

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Sailor releases! Paper discontinuations! Weird products! Planner changes! It’s an all the great things episode of The Pen Addict Podcast this we...

531: Royal Pen Content

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Myke is back, and boy do he and Brad have some catching up to do! From all the King’s Pens, to an oddly-placed Naruto experience, they cover it all ...

530: Overengineered

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is joined this week by C.Y. from Tokyo Station Pens and the Tokyo Inklings Podcast. They met in person at the San Francisco Pen Show for the firs...

529: There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Paper

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are always sacrifices when picking the perfect paper for yourself. Brad breaks down how he tests paper, what he looks for, and the pens and penc...

528: 10:12 AM

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is back from the San Francisco Pen Show and has all the tales to tell.

527: 1-800-FIX-NIBS

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before Brad heads to the San Francisco Pen Show, we have some important things to discuss. Mainly, Hobonichi’s plan to phase in the new Tomoe River ...

526: All of the Fruit Combinations

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is on a pen show bender-when will it end? Not for several weeks, at least! Brad has signed up for classes in San Francisco, started updating his ...

525: Don’t Leave Me

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad auditioned for not one, but two new jobs this week. What are they, and will he be leaving Myke in the dust? Tune in to find out!

524: So?!

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s DC Pen Show week-will you be there? Brad and Myke won’t, but that doesn’t stop Brad from being the unofficial hype man for the “Supershow...

523: Average is Good

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the P.A.R.? Brad breaks down the stationery grading system he shares with Pen Addict Members each week, and gives out grades for a few popular...

522: Your Pen Type

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a pen type? Can you define it? Is there a single pen that encapsulates your pen type perfectly? Brad explores what he looks for when buyin...

521: Un, Deux, Trois, Quatre, BAG

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International. Paper. Standards.

520: National Guacamole Day

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much Ultem is too much? We aren’t there yet, according to Brad. In fact, he wants more Ultem in his pens and pencils. He and Myke discuss that, ...

519: We Tried Harder With This One

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the ultimate EDC? Could it be the ULTEMate EDC? Brad and Myke discuss a new product from Tactile Turn featuring everybody’s favorite plastic...

518: Just Spell it Lewis

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Myke is back! Or is he? Brad talks to some person on the other end of the line about all things stationary, including Lamy making some Vista moves, sk...

517: Ride or Die Hobonichi

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad is joined this week by April Wu. April, aka Penguins Creative, is an avid traveller, journaler, and stationery junkie. In short, she is one of ...

516: A Selection of Odd Recordings

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s #ASKTPA time! We are long overdue in answering your questions, and in typical Pen Addict fashion, didn’t get to all of them!

515: Peter Piper Picked A Pen of Pepper

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We didn’t simply pick one pen this episode, we picked five each. Brad and Myke updated listeners on the current Top 5 Fountain pens, and Brad went f...

514: Through the Moon

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is so hot, we are going to need shades! Specifically, Kaweco branded sunglasses. We also find Cinderella’s Slipper, miss the apex on Mo...

513: What Do You Think About Nuts?

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad and Myke talk about some of their favorite things. Orange Mark One? Check. New Sailor pens? Check. Jony Ive’s favorite pen? CHECK!

512: Diamine Cookie Monster

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you could design the wildest ink you could think of, what would it be? And what pens are you using today? And how would you manage your phones home...

511: It Monday, Me Write

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There was a situation in the planner of a certain Pen Addict this week. Or was it last week? Possibly the week before? Brad is distraught, and comes t...

510: Everything's a Bear

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have nib follow-up, we have golf pens, we have superhero pens, and, most importantly, Brad finds himself in a very Bear-y situation.