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 pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at: https://goldspot.com/?aff=3 Use promo code BETTA to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti ..read more

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 in the hot basement of a Times Square hotel, they've seen it all. It's an enlightening conversation into the business of running a pen show (spoiler: it's not as easy as you think!).   The next NY Metropolitan Pen Show will be held at Hofstra Un ..read more

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, Montblanc, Visconti, Edison Pen Co., Narwhal, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.   Endless, known around the world for its ink-lov ..read more

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 treatment of mental illness including anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse.   If you can afford to do so, we encourage you to give a donation toward Erik's fundraising here - https://www.pledge ..read more

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 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, Montblanc, V ..read more

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 supporting our sponsors below.   By the way, this is the last week to enter the #bryceshouldgrowabeard giveaway!   To enter the giveaway, draw a picture of a man with a bald head and an impressive beard. Then, make up a reason why Bryce (from Lux ..read more

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 beard. Then, make up a reason why Bryce (from Luxury Brands USA) should grow a beard. Don't worry if you lack artistic skill. We're looking for a hilarious combination of image and picture. Post this picture and caption on Instagram and ta ..read more

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 public service announcement.    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 POTATO to get an additional 10% off throughout the G ..read more

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 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 POTATO to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc ..read more

In this episode, Tom and I shed some light on a few questionable fountain pen businesses that might not be all they seem to be. Below, you can find links to the websites we talked about so you can find more information and make an educated decision in making your pen purchases.   Wood Fountain Pens - https://woodfountainpens.com/ Stonego Fountain Pens - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WJ7G5RB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Ellington Pens - https://www.ellingtonpens.com/ Figboot on Pens video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cLtGIDAGa4   If you'd like t ..read more