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Beyond Broken Bits is the Perfect Podcast, if you want to hear news stories, without being truly informed. Need advice or have a question? We’ve got peculiar perspectives served up hot in petite portions, and the whole thing is filled to the brim with poorly polished, Broken Bits. Plus, it's all non perishable. Not sure why I went with all of those P's… Anyways, we've got hot takes, covering stories which are great. Its a Packed Pod!
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A PenBoyRoy Podcast on Fountain Pens and Fountain Pen yammer. Got good words? Wanna share? Email us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com. Check out my affiliate link to make pen purchases and support me and my content! https://goldspot.com/?aff=3
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I get asked all the time, "How do I start a business? How can I be a successful entrepreneur? How do I gain a following and create a community?" Well my friends, you have come to the right place. Welcome to The Entrepreneur Lifestyle where we cover all of this and so much more. This podcast comes to you every Tuesday with business strategies, social media tips and tricks, motivational, and inspiring stories and tools you need create the life and business you desire. We are committed to helpi ...
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In this episode of the podcast, I talk about journaling. Is it a burden? Can it become a tool that's used for good that winds up being stressful? How do you journal? Why do you journal? What is your method? What's your reasons? Im curious. Let's talk about it... Please check out the affiliate links below: Girologio Pen Case Affiliate link: girologi…
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girologiomade.com/pensavage10 Use coupon code “PENSAVAGE10” https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 : use coupon code “STEWIE” Sailor 1911 Cthulhu Fountain Pen: https://goldspot.com/products/sailor-1911-large-fountain-pen-in-cthulhu-2024-exclusive?aff=3 Call of the Cthulhu Ink: https://goldspot.com/products/wearingeul-h-p-lovecraft-literature-ink-in-call-of-th…
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In this week's episode, I look at what your handwriting says about you. Follow along with the link below to read the article from Business Insider if you so please. https://www.businessinsider.com/what-your-handwriting-says-about-you-2014-7 Also check out the affiliate links below and help a dude out. Also are the links mentioned in the sponsorship…
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Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/bf85ce50 In this episode, I discuss with you inky savages, what it is that ruins a fountain pen for you and for me. I would like to hear about your thoughts on the matter. So please don't be shy. Share your thoughts on the matter in the comments. Check out the affiliate links and help a penb…
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Please donate to Mickaella's recovery : https://gofund.me/bf85ce50 In this episode I talk about something I have identified in myself, called fountain pen arrogance. It's a real thing. At least for me... Have you experienced fountain pen arrogance, or been a victim of fountain pen arrogance? What was your experience like if any? Check out my affili…
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https://goldspot.com/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-in-winnie-the-pooh?aff=3 In this episode, I discuss burnout and how it applies to the fountain pen hobby if at all. I personally think burnout can happen to anyone in any walk of life. But do we want it to happen in our already niche hobby? What is it? How do we deal with it? Should we deal w…
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Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 No this is not click bait. Unfortunately The Odd Oink is no longer able to be a part of the show due to conflicting schedules. I'll explain more in the episode. In the meantime, I talk about retailer and brand loyalty, a concept that I myself have been dealing with in the recent months. I am interested…
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In this episode, Tom and I speak to our fellow Podcasters! Stars of the show, The Juicy Broads... it's another podcast about pens. I swear. We dive into an interesting conversation about... well... pens. Seriously... I swear. If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at: https://gold…
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Gee shares how a one-person machine shop for automobiles (Karas Kustoms) turned into a fountain pen brand called Karas Pen Co. Tom and I ask Gee about how she went from the pharmaceutical industry to the pen industry and how her life changed for the better because of fountain pens. We talk about the designs of the heavy metal Karas pens, the antimi…
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In this episode, we catch up with Bryce Gillett from Luxury Brands of America, who also happens to sponsor this multi-dozen-dollar podcast empire. "Biryce" spills the tea about the acquisition of Laban Pens in the USA, and hypothesizes about why the Platinum 3776 Chai Latte is selling so well. Is there such a thing as too much sparkly Benu? Find ou…
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Tom and I discuss the idea of having certified repair specialists for specific pen brands. Imagine if you have an issue with a Pelikan pen and, instead of going through warranty service, you can reach out to the retailer who will have a certified Pelikan repair specialist on staff to fix your pen. What do you think? Please let me know your thoughts…
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Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 As I rummage through my childhood, I discover that my love for the movie "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" has had an influence on my love of fountain pens. Kinda weird... but totally relevant. Trust me. Although my buddy, Lyman Good, isn't a sponsor of this podcast, I want to mention his work in the fie…
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I was excited to come across a pen I hadn't used in a while. It's durable, antimicrobial, and writes like a champ. Tom and I talk about this pen, plus we discuss Pelikan pens - both new and old. Although my buddy, Lyman Good, isn't a sponsor of this podcast, I want to mention his work in the field of mental wellness. You can access resources and re…
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Thanks to our friend of the podcast, @jjgtme, I now have embraced the Frankenpen Waldmann Titan with the titanium Bock #5 nib that he sent me. This one act of customization has made me take another look at the idea of Frankenpens. Plus, Tom and I discuss zombie apocalypses and Resident Evil. If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fir…
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A pen of mine was lost for months. Finally, it surfaced, still full of green ink. I wanted to sign my name on a giant $1.32 rebate check from Rakuten. To my surprise, the pen wrote! In this episode, I share which pen it was. Tom and I also talk about some of our favorite controversial pen manufacturers. Plus, an update on my titanium watch band com…
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Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 My recent exploration into the world of Apple Watch Bands had me thinking about the parallels in the pen industry. Tom and I discuss pen manufacturing and whether pen brands will slap a name on cheaper pens and mark up the price. We raise questions about how much a pen is actually "Made in" a particula…
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I'm feeling the titanium lately, so Tom and I revisit the Waldmann Titan - a fountain pen made from solid titanium. I share my love for this pen, admit what I don't like about it, and discuss whether it should be considered a "grail" pen. We also compare it against another pen made with unique materials. If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try t…
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We're back! Catch up with Tom and I as we discuss the pen that got me through the last few months. Tom catches me up with the latest pen releases, including a discussion about Narwhal's Ikkaku urushi fountain pens. If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at: https://goldspot.com/?a…
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Tom and I discussed one of our first beloved pens in this week's pen discussion when we started the fountain pen hobby. Then, as we talked about a variety of Edison pens, we started a debate. Does the term "handmade" fit these pens? Or, is it more accurate to say "hand-finished." Tom shares some of his experiences at the Lamy and Pelikan factories …
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As I tumble farther down the comic art rabbit hole, Tom and I discuss using fountain pens for inking, particularly the Pilot Custom 912 with the FA soft 14kt gold nib. Plus, we talk about using fountain pen ink in artwork. Last, I share my epic 4-year master plan. We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future …
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As I've been using my Platinum 3776 Century fountain pen for inking drawings lately, Tom and I decided to share our likes and dislikes about the 3776 Century. Stay to the end for a rapid, lightning round of Thanos, finger-snapping. We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at pentertainm…
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After a fun interview we had with comic artist, Creees Lee, Tom and I continued the discussion about using fountain pens for drawing. I show some of my recent attempts at drawing Ninja Turtles. Tom shares some tidbits of what he learned in art school. His dog, Arya, joins as a surprise guest. Be sure to enter the giveaways for the Captain America d…
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Man. This guy can draw! And he proves it live in this episode where we interview Creees Lee, an artist for Marvel Comics. We talk about his journey, and his art. After the interview, we sit for a lesson on how to draw none other than my favorite Marvel hero, Captain America!! Make sure to check out Tiger Division, a team based miniseries, available…
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Tom and I catch up on everything going on in the last couple of weeks, including the DC Fountain Pen Supershow. Tom went on Friday and shared his experience at the show. We also talk about identity theft and a pen that Tom annoyingly cannot talk about. We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-M…
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In this episode we discuss how to make the jump from collecting modern fountain pens to vintage fountain pens. JJ Lax is our esteemed guest, despite the fact he’s not wearing his PenBoyRoy t-shirt. We’ll forgive him because he makes some great points about looking at vintage pens. We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) quest…
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As boring as it might sound, Tom and I had a deep discussion about reading now that I bought a new Kindle Paperwhite from Amazon. We come full circle later in the podcast when we bodyslam Amazon. In between, we discuss inking comic books, and my new green screen. We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future e…
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This week, our special guest is Ben Walsh of Gravitas Pens. We talk about how he got into using fountain pens, his early boxing career, and a new filling mechanism he's working on for CY of Tokyo Station Pens. We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com I…
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In this week's episode, Tom and I discuss when things go horribly wrong. When you require warranty service, will your pen be covered? Will you get help for your older fountain pen or will it be turned away by the manufacturer? Does a pen's warranty influence your purchasing decision? Drop us an e-mail and join the discussion. We'd love to read your…
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In this episode, we discuss the Dutch Pen Show, the Netherlands, and art - lots of art, with our friend and pen influencer, Vanessa Langton. We'd love to read your comments and answer your pen (and fish) questions on a future episode. E-Mail us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over…
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Hemingway Jones has got good words. In this episode, Tom and I talk with the YouTube and TikTok star about his favorite pens, how he became involved in social media, the benefits of a daily journaling practice, and his thoughts on flex nibs. There's so much more to explore in this deep dive of an interview. We'd love to read your comments and answe…
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In this episode, we talk about the passion that goes into making fountain pens. From the brushstrokes on a hand-painted pen design to the team that dreams up the next greatest flex nib fountain pen. We also discuss the Platinum Curidas experiment conducted by Adam of "An Ink Guy" on YouTube. You can find the results of the experiment here - https:/…
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You know how they say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," right? Well, I say, "When in Paris, buy pens and eat baguettes!" In this episode, Tom and I chat about my recent trip, the "souvenirs" I brought back, and how my digestive system is handling the maelstrom of breaking ketosis. Hint: I might install a bidet in my house. We'd love to read you…
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By the time you read this, I'll be breaking keto, eating a baguette on the Eiffel Tower. I'm going to Paris! In this episode, Tom and I talk about how pre-orders work in the pen industry. We discuss a new feature of the show called "Pen of the Week." Thankfully, Tom had such a pen handy to talk about - the Gravitas Micarta - Red Linen. Then, we rea…
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This week, Tom and I hit the mailbag hard to answer your questions and respond to your comments on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss stub nibs for left-handed overwriters, how to find new pens to collect, how to prevent inked pens from drying out, if a replacement feed is worth it, and should Betta fish be tankmates with other fancy guppies? We'…
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What does authenticity mean to you? In this episode, I open with my tendency to speak my mind without sugarcoating it. Sugar is bad for you. So not Keto-friendly. Tom and I discuss the fallout and drama that resulted from the opinions I shared last episode regarding the NY Metropolitan Pen Show. Were my opinions and perspective of the show too hars…
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Purchase Pen here: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 This week, Tom and I talk about the recent Long.. er NY Metropolitan Pen Show, and how it was good, and not so good. Name my new betta fish! There will be a giveaway prize for the winner! E-mail your entries to pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired,…
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Tom and I kick off this week's episode with a dark discussion about Platinum's blackest black ink - Chou Kuro. Will it be a stainer like Baystate Blue? Will you need to visit a pharmacy every time you clean the pen? I talk about a new pen that came from Niv at Monteverde called The People of the World. Plus, we tease a new exclusive pen design that…
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While we do start out the episode talking about breeding shrimp and Bryce's jailbroken betta fish, Tom shares a dissatisfying flex nib experience. It was like being served cold pizza after waiting 2 hours. You'll see. It will make sense. Or, maybe not. That will be the true test of your podcast loyalty. If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to…
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After dealing with two separate illnesses, the boys are back to record a new episode to catch up on all the great goings-on in the pen world. Although, how do you top the introduction of the greatest pen ever made in the history of anything made...ever? Answer: you don't. You only make accessories (like the Endless Companion leather pen case) for t…
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People made fun of Kevin Thiemann for having poor handwriting. So, naturally, he built a business designing and selling fountain pens to prove the haters wrong. In this episode, Kevin shares his story of how he started Fountain Pen Revolution from small stationery stores in India to opening up his own shop in Texas. If you'd like to shop for a new …
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In this week's episode, we have not one, but two guests who have been in the hobby of collecting pens for much longer than Tom and I combined. Mario Campa and Michael Bloom run the New York Metropolitan Pen Show (formerly known as the Long Island Pen Show). From squirting ink all over each other in grade school to selling five-figure fountain pens …
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In this episode, I hang out with my good buddies from Luxury Brands of America, at Goldspot! If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 Use promo code ODDO to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Mont…
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Guest Erik (@clydesdalegravel) joins Tom and me for a special episode on mental health awareness. As you may already know, the topic of ADHD is very close to me. Erik shares his story as a parent of a child with ADHD and how he became involved in "The Ride for Mental Health" a charity ride that raises money for the education, research, and treatmen…
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In this episode, we talk abalone, catch up on the Last of Us, and discuss terrible names for fountain pen ink brands. Yes, folks, it's another Ink-citing episode of the Pentertainment Podcast, filled with plenty of unexpected twists, turns, and rabbit holes. Please be advised that we do talk about unaliving for a few minutes. If you'd like to shop …
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I realize this episode started with a long opening about our sponsors. Thanks to your support of the podcast and our sponsors, we've been renewed for another year by our good friends at Goldspot, Luxury Brands of America, and BRL Cofee Co. See more about these awesome folks below. In this episode, we help our pen pal, Sirada, with the purchase of a…
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In case you didn't read the fine print - this is a pen podcast that sometimes diverts to other topics like watches, the ketogenic diet, and the new HBO TV show "The Last of Us." Buyer beware: you get what you paid for. Which, in this case, is free entertainment. So, enjoy the show and help support the podcast by giving us a 5-star review and suppor…
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In this episode, Tom and I talk paper as we both received Endless notebooks from our friend (and podcast sponsor) Bryce from Luxury Brands. I share some things you probably shouldn't do with a notebook. Tom shares some pens sitting on his desk at the Goldspot office. Maybe I can get him to give away more stuff... Speaking of a giveaway, we're exten…
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Happy New Year, you inky savages. This week, we announce the winner of the Goldspot giveaway for a Benu Talisman Ice & Snow fountain pen. Since Tom and his bosses at Goldspot can't make my birthday dinner this month, they will sponsor another giveaway in honor of ME. To enter the giveaway, draw a picture of a man with a bald head and an impressive …
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As we look forward to the New Year (and a new Benu fountain pen), we reflect on the past year, taking stock of the positives and negatives. I also show off my new, opulent Monteverde fountain pen (Thanks, Niv!). We'd like to read your replies to the question of the week (email: pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com) Stay tuned to the end for an important…
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In this episode, I unbox an incredibly generous gift from Kate and Alex at Benu Pens. I also unpack some childhood trauma with broken Nintendo Gameboys. Tom is graciously offering a Benu pen as a giveaway to listeners of this podcast. Be sure to enter by answering our question and emailing us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com If you'd like to shop…
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