The Pen Addict is hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley and covers pens, pencils, paper and ink. The weekly show has 737 episodes since 2012, typically about 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A long-running stationery show with a loyal, engaged niche audience
- 737 episodes since 2012 give sponsors a durable, searchable archive of weekly listens.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 405 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Hosts discuss pens, ink and paper in depth, suiting products that reward careful consideration.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, product review, listener discussion
- Tone
- enthusiastic, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover stationery topics such as 'Hotdog on a Ring' and 'The Red Is Orange' with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | relay.fm/penaddict |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id909109717 |
| RSS feed | relay.fm/penaddict/feed |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 738: Technically Correct… Which Is One Kind of Correct | 2026-10-15 | 57 min |
| 737: That's a Good Pen | 2026-10-08 | 50 min |
| 736: I’ll Keep You All Knight | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 6 min |
| 735: Dallas, as You Know, Is Based in Texas | 2026-09-24 | 54 min |
| 734: It’s a NEW Proprietary Refill System! | 2026-09-17 | 59 min |
| 733: The Red Is Orange | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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.
About The Pen Addict
The Pen Addict is a weekly podcast from Relay, hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley, according to the feed and the show's Relay page. Each episode covers pens, pencils, paper and ink, with the hosts discussing the analog tools they enjoy. The show has 737 episodes and runs about every seven days, with a typical length of around 55 minutes based on recent feed data.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 405 ratings with an average of 4.7. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is inferred from the rating count and the show's age and cadence. The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes.
Brands in stationery, ink and paper products are the best fit. A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode based on the audience estimate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Pen Addict can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Pen Addict
How much does The Pen Addict charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card.
What is The Pen Addict about?
The Pen Addict is a weekly show from Relay where Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley discuss pens, pencils, paper, ink and other stationery, with an emphasis on analog tools.
How do I contact The Pen Addict about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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