The Phantom Menace Podcast

Hold My Beer

CY and Jacob kick off the year with an episode covering erasable ink, rice fermentation, influencer marketing, and how the AI data center boom is making your fountain pens more expensive.   Show notes with links and feedback form [https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/088]. Jingle by Audionautix.com [https://audionautix.com/] (CC Attribution).

Double Down

CY and Jacob discuss the comeback of a legendary nib, Sailor’s strategy, big updates in the paper world, and the challenges of maintaining consistency across batches and seasons.   Show notes with links and feedback form [https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/087]. Jingle by Audionautix.com [https://audionautix.com/] (CC Attribution).

The Phantom Menace Podcast

CY and Jacob discuss tariffs, affordable stacked nibs, and oolong tea cans from a galaxy far far away.   Show notes with links and feedback form [https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/086]. Jingle by Audionautix.com [https://audionautix.com/] (CC Attribution).

New Year, New Phase of the Hobby

CY, Jacob, and returning guest Khuê reminisce about the past year and make some predictions for 2025.   Show notes with links and feedback form [https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/085]. Jingle by Audionautix.com [https://audionautix.com/] (CC Attribution).

Live from TIPS 2024

CY,  Jacob, and special guest Drew Brown report live from the 2024 Tokyo International Pen Show.   Show notes with links and feedback form [https://tokyoinklings.fudefan.com/episodes/084]. Jingle by Audionautix.com [https://audionautix.com/] (CC Attribution).