Appelboom Bites

About Appelboom Bites

Tune in to Appelboom Bites - a podcast that shares nibbles of news from the fountain pen world, from artists to makers, upcoming releases and more, we'll chat about it all! Come hungry, leave happy!

Publisher

Appelboom Pennenspeciaalzaak

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Sept 2022

Latest episode

11 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

91 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Feb 2026

   Ferris Wheel Press, Harry Potter & a Shocking Pen Show Theft! | Ep. 100

   In this milestone episode, Joost Appelboom is joined by co-host Douglas Rathbun and special guest Raymond Yu of Ferris Wheel Press for an unforgettable conversation filled with drama, insight, and exciting news from the world of fountain pens. We kick things off by addressing the shocking theft of a Namiki Emperor Chinkin Peony fountain pen at the German Pen Fest the weekend before the recording. The pen was taken from the Appelboom table by an elderly couple — and yes, the entire incident wa...

2. 

   29 Jan 2026

   Inside the World of Delta, Maiora, Nettuno & More with Nino Marino and Douglas Rathbun | Ep. 99

   Step inside the world of fine writing in this engaging episode hosted by Joost Appelboom, with Douglas Rathbun as co-host and a very special guest, Nino Marino—CEO of Delta, Maiora, Nettuno, and Signature by Nino Marino. Nino gives an inside look at the philosophy behind each brand, explaining what sets them apart and how they coexist within a modern landscape of Italian pen craftsmanship. During the conversation, Nino unveils the latest Delta releases, including the stunning Winter Legend an...

3. 

   17 Jan 2026

   Ashera Pens Explained: Marius Visser on Wooden Fountain Pens & Design | Ep. 98

   Welcome to a new episode of the podcast with host Joost Appelboom and co-host Douglas Rathbun, featuring a special guest: Marius Visser, CEO and founder of Ashera. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of luxury fountain pens, design, and craftsmanship as Marius shares the story behind Ashera and his design philosophy of treating pens as true design objects. We discuss the Ashera Aeon fountain pen, a sleek and elegant writing instrument featuring a wooden cap and barrel paired with a ...

Who has been a guest on Appelboom Bites

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sue Beck
• David Oscarson
• Michal Kulka
• Luca Baglione

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,351,005

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

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Quality

63

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

77

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