Best Idiot And A Broad Podcasts (2024)

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EP 56. Indecisiveness and Carpal Tunnel 34:34

2M ago34:34

34:34

This week, the guys stick to their schedule, record an episode on time, and manage to get off topic so many times that it was both really easy and really hard to pick a title for this one. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a s…

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EP 55. Go Home Lamy. You’re Drunk! 41:36

5M ago41:36

41:36

Holy Carp! It’s two episodes in two months! Sorry for the clickbait on the last title. The podcast isn’t going anywhere. If anything, Urban and I are planning on bringing more episodes to you this year and beyond. This time around, we discuss Lamy shenanigans and I try to describe Palworld without feeling like a horrible human being. Sponsor: Pen C…

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EP 54. Is It Burnout or Is Quitting The Right Call? 41:46

6M ago41:46

41:46

This week we talk about burnout, where we’ve been, and some things other than pens. The show notes are short for this one. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen Chalet for sponsoring 2 Guys 0 P…

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EP 53. The Pens Arrived! 35:17

11M ago35:17

35:17

This week we talk about a whole bunch of randomness from video games, to Guinea Pigs, to pens arriving late. It was a good conversation and it’s nice to see we can do one of these per month again! YAY! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing …

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EP 52. Minimum Effort Required 38:43

12M ago38:43

38:43

Hey! It didn’t take us 7 months to get to this episode. Join us as we talk about AI, Pen Sales, Dog Fur, and other Randomness. I really don’t know why I capitalized those words, but I’m just going to run with it. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of so…

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EP 51. I Promise I’ll Post This Eventually 42:14

1y ago42:14

42:14

Has it really been almost 7 months since the last episode?!?! I guess it has. Thank you for hanging in there during our pseudo-hiatus. I think we have a recording on the calendar here soon, so join us for this brief “what have we been doing” episode and let’s see if we can get another one in the can sooner rather than later. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go…

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EP 50. It Helps to Post the Episode 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

48:20

Urban and I recorded this about 3 weeks ago now, and the episode has been done for 2.5 weeks. So why am I just now posting it? I don’t know. Well, that’s a lie, I do know, but we don’t talk about it here. Maybe that planner will do me some good! Oh yeah, Urban bought some cheap pens again too! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Pod…

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EP 49. Has it Really Been Four Months? 55:27

2y ago55:27

55:27

So, Urban and I took a bit of a break. Good news is, we hit record, talked about it, and then I didn’t delete the audio this time. Due to the massive amount of Rabbit Trails though, this episode is sans Show Notes. Urban and I both agreed it was for the best. Oh yeah, if you want to support the show and maybe even the YouTube channel, consider beco…

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EP 48. I Can’t Computer With a Pen 47:40

2y ago47:40

47:40

I promise that we recorded this episode on time. Like really, it did happen. As did me deleting the audio. So here is us re-recording the episode and finally getting it out there. Side note, did you know that you could have gotten this episode 7 days earlier by being a Patron for as little as $2 a month? Well, you totally can. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: …

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EP 47. Rabbit Trails and Holidays 52:07

2+ y ago52:07

52:07

The holidays happened, Urban went on vacation, and Yvgenii decided to chase multiple rabbit trails. All the things that make for a fun episode am I right? Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen …

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EP 46. I Think We Forgot October 57:40

2+ y ago57:40

57:40

The guys are back after a hectic October to have a quick hour of catchup before Urban has to sleep and Yvii has to work. The joys of podcasting across the globe. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you …

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EP 45. Can We Get Rid of September Already? 0:37

3y ago0:37

0:37

Urban is back from vacation, Yvgenii is dealing with the typical September, and they both talk about traveling, Freedom Units, and Kaweco. Oh, and Urban was on The Pen Addict. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coup…

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EP 44. Is it Really an Elephant if You Are Wrong on the Details? 0:50

3y ago0:50

0:50

The guys forget how to keep track of their recording schedule, Yvgenii makes random observations about spending habits, and Urban has a new logo over at FPC. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to P…

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EP 43. Yvgenii Has a Blue Problem 47:41

3y ago47:41

47:41

The guys are back after a small vacation related hiatus to talk FPC, Yvgenii’s Blue Obsession, and the special pen that is the Pilot Elite. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen Chalet for spon…

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EP 42. Playgrounds Over Art 49:47

3+ y ago49:47

49:47

This time around Urban sits down with a glass of scotch while Yvgenii goes for the whiskey as they talk about Art, Cheap Pens, Good Inks, and New Designs. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen …

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EP 41. New Year, No New Planners 55:47

3+ y ago55:47

55:47

It’s a new year but you can count on Urban and Yvgenii to bulldoze forward with no plans, planners, or good ideas! Well, maybe just Yvgenii. Urban seems to have it together. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon…

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EP 40. Be Irresponsible with Your Nib Swaps 51:10

3+ y ago51:10

51:10

This week, Yvgenii learns how to pronounce things yet again, the guys pick inks for each other to use, and they talk podcasting on a podcast. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen Chalet for sp…

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EP 39. Round Tables with Figboot 1:16:45

3+ y ago1:16:45

1:16:45

This week, we spent a good chunk of time with the rather informative and fun Figboot on Pens. This was a fun show to do and David will definitely be back on in the future. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. …

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EP 38. What Was This About Shoving a Stub in a Moonman? 49:49

3+ y ago49:49

49:49

This week the guys are back with special guest, Phil Olin, to talk about Urban's newest acquisitions and some unfortunate nib carnage. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen Chalet for sponsorin…

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EP 37. 20 Minutes of Me Being an Idiot 44:10

3+ y ago44:10

44:10

This week, we spend 20 minutes trying to explain why this episode happens to be 2 months out instead of 1. The FailBoat was strong with this one. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen Chalet fo…

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EP 36. Is This How We Podcast Again? 48:19

3+ y ago48:19

48:19

Holy Athena Eternal Blue! We are back after a bit of a Hiatus with a new episode! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen Chalet for sponsoring 2 Guys 0 Planners. Notes Yvgenii’s new videos Krish…

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EP 35. There Are Nib Grinds and Then There Are Coffee Nib Grinds 52:36

3+ y ago52:36

52:36

This week, Yvgenii makes his case for Walk the Dog being a better ink than Alt-Goldgrun, Urban fights off the PenBBS urge, and Yvgenii re-lives a rough nib week. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you …

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EP 34. 2 Guys 1 Planner 46:38

3+ y ago46:38

46:38

This week, Urban and Yvgenii break in the new year with 1000 Lamy 2k sized horses. Or is it 1 horse sized Lamy 2k? Either way, they tackle listener questions and deal with Yvgenii’s Planner Crisis. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deal…

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EP 33. Unintended Glitter 55:15

3+ y ago55:15

55:15

This week, Yvgenii shares his feelings about lime green Pelikans, Urban sends Yvgenii down a rabbit hole with Musubi Refills, and a glitter event is discussed. Editorial Note: as of posting this episode, there is still glitter IN the keyboard. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2…

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EP 32. The Nib Whisperer 49:51

3+ y ago49:51

49:51

This week, the guys look over some late season additions to the fountain pen world, Urban gets a PO Box, and Yvgenii finally tells all what would be needed to get him to pick up a Visconti again. If you enjoy 2 Guys 0 Planners, be sure to drop us a comment and a rating on your podcast player of choice! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click o…

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EP 31. An Update or Two 44:03

3+ y ago44:03

44:03

This week, Urban calls a backpedal on a previous listener question, Yvgenii has software complaints, and Urban has been a very busy person over with FPC.INK. If you enjoy 2 Guys 0 Planners, be sure to drop us a comment and a rating on your podcast player of choice! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the p…

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EP 30. If 3 Brands Were Dead To You. 37:59

3+ y ago37:59

37:59

This week, Urban and Yvgenii talk pen selections, a fountain of ink samples, and figure out which brands would make the cut in a hypothetical listener question. If you enjoy 2 Guys 0 Planners, be sure to drop us a comment and a rating on your podcast player of choice! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of th…

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EP 29. Just Say It's For Science! 40:24

3+ y ago40:24

40:24

This week, Urban 'thins out' his pen collection, Yvgenii talks about his new Vanishing Point, things get discussed for science, and listener questions force them to think outside the box for a manufacturer collaboration. If you enjoy 2 Guys 0 Planners, be sure to drop us a comment and a rating on your podcast player of choice! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: …

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EP 28. Make an Ink That Color and I am Sold 41:01

3+ y ago41:01

41:01

This week, Urban thins out his collection, Yvgenii partially eats his words when it comes to the Pelikan M205 Star Ruby, and a listener question causes the guys to derail into a bit of a musical interlude of sorts. If you enjoy 2 Guys 0 Planners, be sure to drop us a comment and a rating on your podcast player of choice! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to …

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EP 27. Sushi and Sailors 45:23

3+ y ago45:23

45:23

This week, the guys try to remember how to podcast. Urban talks about his trip to the Pelikan Hub in Munich, and Yvgenii suddenly gets a craving for sushi and Sailors. If you enjoy 2 Guys 0 Planners, be sure to drop us a comment and a rating on your podcast player of choice! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the to…

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EP 26. If You Could Only Save One Pen 48:58

3+ y ago48:58

48:58

This week, Urban is back from vacation, and there may or may not be Chinese pens that have magically appeared. Yvgenii debates a planner, and the guys tackle some #ask2guys from the audience! If you enjoy 2 Guys 0 Planners, be sure to drop us a comment and a rating on your podcast player of choice! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on th…

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EP 25. The Asterisk of Shame 1:44:40

3+ y ago1:44:40

1:44:40

Join us this week as Yvgenii is joined by fellow YouTube reviewer and all around great guy, David “FigBoot”. Be warned, squirrels are about and many tangents were taken, but this week the guys talk new pens, turquoise inks, and what it’s like to review for the public. If you like 2 Guys 0 Planners, be sure to drop us a comment and a rating on your …

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EP 24. 2 Guys 0 Brad 1:41:06

3+ y ago1:41:06

1:41:06

This week, Brad Dowdy from The Pen Addict fills in for Urban, and the guys discuss new offerings from Karas Pen Company and Benu, before moving on to some daunting listener questions. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site w…

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EP 23. Tangentially Stationery 44:49

3+ y ago44:49

44:49

This week, Urban empties his bottle of Pelikan turquoise, his wife wrote a book. Yvgenii talks about some new acquisitions in pen and ink, and the guys talk about a new stationery podcast before taking some listener questions. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take a…

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EP 22. Soapbox on Isle 5! 37:45

3+ y ago37:45

37:45

This week Yvgenii admits some mistakes before bringing out his soapbox while talking about the pricing of Chinese Pens. Urban talks about his newest Wing Sung acquisition, and the guys talk about the origin story of the Shinobi Fountain Pen and Troublemaker Inks. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the pag…

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EP 21. I Should Have Gotten That Notebook 43:09

3+ y ago43:09

43:09

Urban is back from Den Haag with ink and conversation. Yvgenii reviewed his Pelikan M800 Stone Garden, and the guys weigh in on Chinese clones and some listener questions. Also, Yvgenii opens up the Inked Well discord for 2 Guys 0 Planners listeners. The link is in the show notes! Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at …

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EP 20. Mistakes Were Made 26:52

3+ y ago26:52

26:52

This week, Urban has a brief respite before another week of travels. Yvgenii owns up to mistakes on his J. Herbin ink review. Anderillium Inks fixes some mistakes, and the guys dive down another inky rabbit hole. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of so…

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EP 19. It's Pen Ink Life 31:27

3+ y ago31:27

31:27

This week, Urban is back from his company retreat. FPC has been updated with some useful insight features, Urban takes an inky stroll, and Yvgenii has some thoughts on Anderillium Inks. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site…

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EP 18. 2 YouTubers Slacking 1:02:27

3+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Mike from Inkdependence joins Yvgenii this week to talk about new inks, extreme sticky notes, dry inks, and ramble on about, well, they ramble on about some pretty random things. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide c…

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EP 17. Why do You Have to Sheen Red? 33:03

3+ y ago33:03

33:03

This week, Urban picked up more pens, or is it that they arrived at the same time? Either way, join us as we take a look at the latest acquisitions and have a call-to-arms of sorts for red sheening inks. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazin…

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EP 16. If You Feather on Tomoe, You're Doing it Wrong 26:50

3+ y ago26:50

26:50

This week, the guys catch back up after Yvgenii’s return from his Arizona retreat. Urban celebrated comedic gold with the Life of Brian. Yvgenii over analyzes pen kimonos, and they touch on bank paper and the letdown of the Rhodia Goalbook. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guy…

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EP 15. Don't Forget the Bedspread 31:42

3+ y ago31:42

31:42

This week, Urban’s pen pillow finally arrived, the guys talk about pen packing for various trips, Urban seems to have zeroed in on his next notebook, and they talk about updates to FPC. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site…

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EP 14. I've Never Tried a Platinum Broad 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

28:01

This week, Yvgenii tries poorly to pronounce the name of Urban’s new pen, the guys talk about nib inconsistency, and a discussion about a notebook kickstarter devolves into a ‘heavy’ conversation. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals…

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EP 13. I Need to Step up My Coffee Game 33:50

3+ y ago33:50

33:50

This week, Urban and Yvgenii break even on stationery acquisitions. Urban melds an old nib on a new pen, and Yvgenii caved in to a custom pen on instagram. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen…

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EP 12. No More Daily Notebook Grind 25:46

3+ y ago25:46

25:46

This week, the guys talk Germany exclusive ink. Urban acquired some PenBBS pens. Yvgenii has USPS woes. Urban switches notebooks, and the guys talk about Yvgenii’s evil plans for Phil. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site …

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EP 11. A Pencil With a Cap? 35:30

3+ y ago35:30

35:30

Urban is back from a temporary hiatus and in one piece as he and Yvgenii talk about some late season gifting, Sailor pens, and paper. Also, kids, don’t try to give yourself a papercut with Tomoe River Paper. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some am…

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EP 10. Pen-abling Philly Style 30:46

3+ y ago30:46

30:46

This week, Jim drops by while Urban is resting from a carport incident. The guys talk about Jim's experience at the Philly Pen Show and dive into what they look for in some of their pen choices. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals a…

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EP 9. Stepping Up the Acquisition Game 47:26

3+ y ago47:26

47:26

This week, Urban and Yvgenii talk about their stationery goals and resolutions for 2019, and talk about their plans around FPC.INK and The Inked Well. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide coupon. Thank you to Pen Chal…

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EP 8. What Are Those Threads For? 25:59

3+ y ago25:59

25:59

This week, Urban bought a pen tray, Yvgenii forgets how converters work, the guys discuss new pen acquisitions, and they ponder the build quality on the Esterbrook Phaeton 300R. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site wide co…

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EP 7. Only 100 Inks to Go 22:36

3+ y ago22:36

22:36

This week, Urban jumps down the Pelikan Rabbit Hole, Yvgenii picked up some interesting Chinese pens, and they both ponder their ink collections and the new alchemy set from Pineider. Sponsor: Pen Chalet: Go to Pen Chalet. Click on the Podcast link at the top of the page. Enter the code “2guys”, and take advantage of some amazing deals and a site w…

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