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The Unfinished Notebook
by Jeremy Bamford, Samantha Scathe
A show about journaling, stationery, and everything in-between. Jeremy and Samantha have the fun conversations about how we use all our stationery goodies. Let's talk about that pile of unfinished notebooks and why having them is half the fun!
Episodes
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Episode 48: Little Pens, Big Feelings
This week we get a little serious and talk about how mental health, and specifically depression, relate to stationery. Bear in mind we are not mental health professionals, just a couple of stationery enthusiasts that have complicated brains. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 47: Notebook Fatigue
When is the point when you give up on a notebook? Do you stick it out and finish it? Is it ok to hop around in your notebooks? This week Sam and Jeremy talk about notebook fatigue and discuss some ways to deal with it. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 46: Mental Archeology
This week we discuss going back over old journal entries to gain some insight on current thoughts. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 45: Current Favorites, Vol 3
We try to do an episode like this every few months. So buckle up, a lot of product links incoming! Michaels Recollections paper: https://www.michaels.com/product/85-x-11-cardstock-paper-by-recollections-50-sheets-10112997 Hammermill cream paper: https://hammermill.com/products/opaque-colors-text…
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Episode 44: Where Ya Going, Where Ya Been?
This week is all about travelers notebooks! The sizes, the inserts, the accessories, oh my! Come join the conversation! Hongdian N2: https://a.co/d/0ioLpzy3 Lamy Ballpoint replacement refill: https://a.co/d/0cD8zisW A6 Notebook 3 pack: https://a.co/d/00hMmXws Regular size travelers notebook:...
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Episode 43: Catching Up
It’s been a busy holiday season! Sam and Jeremy catch up on school, current projects, and of course, stationery! Come join the conversation! Travelers Notebook: https://a.co/d/09cLVIXJ Anchor Clips: https://a.co/d/075wcHEW Hong Dian fountain pen: https://a.co/d/02PADFdB
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Episode 42: Don’t Forget the Links
We’re back after a semi long hiatus! Sorry for the wait, the holidays are usually crazy for one reason or another. This week we talk about giant pens, a couple of notebooks and a few stationery retailers. Come join the conversation! Studio Neat: https://www.studioneat.com Atlas Stationers:...
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Episode 41: I’d Rather Hold One in My Hand
This week there isn’t really a main topic. Mostly just some random stationery bits and what we’re using at the moment. As well as some book and ebook talk. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 40: Never Gonna Buy Again (Guilty Pens and Ink and Paper)
(Title sung to the tune of Careless Whispers) This week we’re talking about things that we wouldn’t buy again. It could be for a variety of reasons; the one we have is great, or it stinks, or it’s obsolete. Come join the conversation!
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When the Pen Cup Runneth Over
What happens when life gets too full? How do we keep up with our stationery hobby when there’s barely time to think? Let’s talk about taking a breath and slowing down, and some methods for time management. Come join the conversation! Lamy Ballpoint:...
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Episode 38: We Vant to Suck Your Ink
This week is more of a general discussion about some stationery related topics. Lots of fun, as always. Slight trigger warning for some medical field related dark humor. Also Jeremy brags about being a good dad and recaps an international trip. The Notebook Nerd YouTube:...
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Episode 37: Boys and Girls, Pens and Ink
Is stationery gendered? Can it even BE gendered? Is this very important or a non issue? This week we talk about gender (or lack thereof) as it’s related to our favorite hobby. Just a disclaimer: these are OUR thoughts and experiences about this subject. We are not mental health experts and we do...
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Episode 36: Double Deep Dive
This week features not one, but two deep dives. Sam and Jeremy each picked a subject and researched in secret. Neither has any idea what the other is doing, so the reactions are in real time. We had fun with this one and we hope you will too. Come join the conversation! Dingbats Pocket Notebook:...
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Episode 35: Clips, Nibs, and Bins
This week we grouse about pen clips, discuss nib compositions, and try to figure out where to put all this stuff. Come join the conversation! Zebra G-450: https://a.co/d/cAgbJVW
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Episode 34: Undecided
This week Sam helps Jeremy with a mid-notebook crisis. Let’s rekindle the joy of stationery together. Come join the conversation! Pen case: https://a.co/d/0chdlWF
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Episode 33: The Purge
Welcome to the PURGE! Jeremy has (mostly) cleaned out his stationery collection. Has he come up with some insightful thoughts about it? Yes. Does he still have more stuff than he will ever use? Also yes. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 32: Traveling and Composing
This week is all about composition notebooks and traveler’s notebooks! We talk about what we like, what we don’t like, and everything in between. Come join the conversation! Passport travelers notebook: https://a.co/d/aUBhPD1 Voyager travelers notebook: https://a.co/d/akNoIne
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Episode 31: Stationery and Schooling
This week we're diving into academia! How do we study? Why take notes? Do we really need every color highlighter? Let's talk mind maps, school supplies, and getting a degree at 40. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 30: Current Favorites, Vol. 2
This week we dive back into the stuff we love, which is...stuff. It's been a few months since volume one of our favorites, so we thought it was time to have volume two. The format is a bit different this time, but more fun, we hope. Come join the conversation! Hongdian M2: https://a.co/d/aqMwm3X...
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Episode 29: Then and Now
This week we dust off some old journals and pocket notebooks to see how our writing/journaling style has evolved. Are we better writers? We hope so! What habits have we developed or stopped? What does the future hold for our journaling practices? Come join the conversation! Paperage pocket...
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Episode 28: Leuchtturm and Book Thieves
This week we're doing another company deep dive. Leuchtturm brand notebooks have been a powerhouse in the stationery genre for decades. Even more so with the popularity of bullet journaling. We also wade into the murky waters of digital media ownership. Come join the conversation! Leuchtturm1917:...
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Episode 27: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
This week we're traveling, or at least talking about it. Sam goes over some great info about flying with fountain pens, as well as a great stationery store experience. Jeremy talks about how much fun it was (wasn't) to pack up his hoard of pens and notebooks and move 600 miles. Come join the...
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Episode 26: Where do I start?
Sorry for the late upload! We haven't forgotten about you and we are grateful for everyone that listens and likes the show. This one is for anyone that has wanted to start journaling, but doesn't know where to begin. We talk about inspiration, intention, and other "I" words. And also notebooks,...
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Episode 25: Another Fun Debate
We weren't going to put "Hard vs Soft" as the episode title. This is a family show after all. Jeremy sends his apologies for being extra ramblesome and unprepared this week. Too much caffeine and not enough sleep. Still a fun episode. We debate the flaws and merits of hardcover/softcover journals...
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Episode 24: New Year, New Stuff
Welcome to 2025! This year is definitely going to be more chill, right? Right? Jeremy and Sam talk about some yearly themes, some new stuff on our desks, and a new update on an old product. Come join the conversation! Fountain Pen Friendly Moleskine Video: https://youtu.be/ty_i7UtY1Ys?feature=shared
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Episode 23: A Year in Review
Your favorite hosts talk about the ups, downs, and diagonals of the past year. There may be talk of our overall favorites. We look forward to another year of the show! Come join the conversation!
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Episode 22: Motivation and Mental Health
TRIGGER WARNING! This episode features some subject matter that may be upsetting to some people. Mental health is very important and having the motivation to keep going is just as important. We promise that all of this is tied into our beloved stationery hobby and we discuss ways to stay…
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Episode 21: Deep dive: Lamy
This will be the first in an ongoing series of deep dives into products, brands, and maybe even concepts if we're feeling fancy. We hope you enjoy this episode on Lamy. We had lots of fun researching and learning about one of our favorite pen makers. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 20: That's Going in the Book
This episode we talk all things commonplace books—and YOU get to pick which one Sam makes next! Check our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/unfinished_notebook_pod/ Link for free John Locke book on Commonplace Books: https://archive.org/details/13925922180LockeCommonplaceBook/ Free online...
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Episode 19: Shop Yo' Closet
This week we're diving into our dragon's hoard of stationery things. Let's see what hidden treasures we can find. Forgotten notebooks, dusty ink bottles, and "I thought I lost that" fountain pens. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 18: Check the Box
We couldn't decide on Do the Thing, or Fellowship of the List, or Check the Box for the title. So pick your favorite and have fun with it. This episode we're talking about to-do lists, check lists, and getting stuff done. Come join the conversation! Memoranda notebook: https://a.co/d/9YQacZH...
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Episode 17: Current Favorites, Volume 1
This was a fun episode to record. Who doesn't love talking about their favorite things? We go over the pens, brands, notebooks and inks that we currently love. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 16: Old Timey Letter Writing
Come back with us...to the 1900's! This episode has Jeremy and Samantha discussing the fun and interesting subject of letter writing. Come join the conversation! Notebook cover: https://a.co/d/a2M56le
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Episode 15: Bagapalooza
In this episode we open our bags and talk about...bags. How many is too many? Is there such thing as too many? If you're a fan of stationery you already know the answer. Come join the conversation! Sabrent bag: https://a.co/d/frIDzG7 Swiss Gear:...
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Episode 14: There's a Notebook for That
Sam and Jeremy talk about using notebooks for specific subjects. How many is too many? Is there such thing as too many? Cavallini Notebook: https://a.co/d/ajK3Kri Diplomat Aero fountain pen: https://a.co/d/0JlianG
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Episode 13: I Need Space
Feels great to be back! After a brief hiatus, Samantha and Jeremy are back in front of the mics. We explore the topics of where we like to write and how it effects the results. Come join the conversation!
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Episode 12: An Inky Overview
When the Bamford's away, the Scathe will play..... with her inks. Join her for a solo deep-dive on inky history, their properties, why inks work the way they do, a guide to the three main types of inks on the market, and some personal favorites to boot.
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Episode 11: Change My Mind
On this episode of The Unfinished Notebook, your intrepid hosts open up about times they’ve learned, and grown, and learned some more. Is it okay to outgrow a strongly-held opinion? Is it okay to believe or like or want things your childhood self would absolutely loathe? Portage Notebook:...
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Episode 10: Where's My Stylus?
This episode, The Unfinished Notebook goes digital! We’re talking about apps for note taking and for journaling or planning. We’ll go over some Android and iOS apps and maybe even a PC program or two. Stationery is still our first love, but there are many people that do everything in digital…
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Episode 9: Pushing Pencils (and fighting about it)
This week were pondering pencils. Wood pencils, mechanical and our perfect pencil picks. Plus we've pulled together a purposely premeditated, but polite parley on the purest pencil form. Peek into our pencil piles and prepare your prominent perspective on these perpetually profound, yet sometimes...
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Episode 8: Not Enough Pockets
This week we're laying it all on the table, and desk, and countertop. We pretty much just have stuff everywhere. We're all about stationery EDC this episode and we invite you to look in our pockets, but not in a weird way. The little sketchbook Jeremy carries: https://a.co/d/6BulMzF
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Bonus Episode! Lighthouse 4, performed by Samantha
Take a listen as Samantha performs the short story "Lighthouse 4", written by Jeremy. Author's Commentary: This whole experience was such a treat for me. I know that Sam does voice acting, but to hear my own written words performed in such a way was quite surreal. I feel like a real author right...
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Episode 7: Book Binding and Book Filling
This week we sort of split the episode into two subjects. Sam educates me on book binding and leatherwork, and I talk about the fun of ephemera and fun stuff to put in your notebook. Mini photo printer link: https://a.co/d/gcIZPH8
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Episode 6: Use your Words
Samantha and Jeremy discuss creative writing. The how's, the why's and what we're reading and any current writing projects. Come join the conversation! [email protected] @unfinished_notebook_pod on instagram
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Episode 5: The Great Paper Debate
Jeremy and Sam talk all things paper- thick and thin, coated and toothy, creamy and white. And in a first-ever for The Unfinished Notebook, your intrepid hosts face off in a Controversy Corner you won't want to miss. Contact us at [email protected] and unfinished_notebook_pod on...
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Episode 4: Fountain Pens
Welcome! New format! New cohost! New Topic! Lots of exclamation points!
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Episode 3: Bullet Journals
Take a deep dive with me into the world of bullet journaling!
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Episode 2: Notebooks
Let's talk about one of my favorite subjects: Notebooks! I'd love your feedback! Email me! [email protected] The Gram: unfinished_notebook_pod
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Episode 1: The Basics
Quick disclaimer, I was doing a solo show for the first three episodes. Samantha comes in at episode 4 and breathes some much needed life into the show. A journaling 101 episode where we dip our toes into the wonderful world of journaling. Instagram: @unfinished_notebook_pod Email:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A show about journaling, stationery, and everything in-between. Jeremy and Samantha have the fun conversations about how we use all our stationery goodies. Let's talk about that pile of unfinished notebooks and why having them is half the fun!
HOSTED BY
Jeremy Bamford, Samantha Scathe
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A show about journaling, stationery, and everything in-between. Jeremy and Samantha have the fun conversations about how we use all our stationery goodies. Let's talk about that pile of unfinished notebooks and why having them is half the fun!
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