The Tips&Bricks Podcast

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September 24, 2024 S1E6: Peely Bone… from Animal Crossing?
Welcome back to Episode 6 of The Tips&Bricks podcast, where hosts Bethany and Alex and joined by Instagram star and Dream Builders LUG leader, Lenee!
In this episode, hear about how Lenee and our hosts connect with others in the community, and how they create mini-me’s or sigfigs. They also play Guess That Theme, where Alex has to think on his feet to create another round, and play Make it, MOD it, MOC it where one set is the clear non-favourite of the group.
Hosts: Bethany (she/her), Alex (he/him).
Guest: Lenee (sher/her) - @thebrickbabe on Instagram.
Intro - 0:00Guess That Theme - 3:54QotW - 21:50MMM It - 34:09Custom Conversations - 46:55Outro -
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1 hr 5 min
September 12, 2024 S1E5: Erm, Actually - with just2good
Welcome back to Episode 5 of The Tips&Bricks podcast, where hosts Clay and Evan are joined by YouTuber Sarah, aka just2good!
This episode features all kinds of LEGO nerdiness. From discussing the old Scooby Doo LEGO theme to nostalgic CMF series! You'll also hear the gang play the games One of These Things and Set Draft, where tensions run high. Will Sarah guess the connections before she gets Clay's clues and who will have the best CMF team - there's only one way to find out.

Hosts: Clay (he/him), Evan (he/him).
Guest: Sarah (sher/her) - @just2goodofficial on Instagram and just2good on YouTube.
0:00:06 – Intro
0:07:07 – Theme Tribute: Scooby-Doo
0:24:56 – One of these things
0:47:53 – Question of the Week: Expression
0:59:50 – CMF Draft
01:27:02 - Outro
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1 hr 31 min
August 28, 2024 S1E4: Parks, Sharks and Mark (Hamill)
Welcome back to Episode 4 of The Tips&Bricks podcast, where hosts Clay and Alex are joined by T&B team member Brian!
This episode features discussions on parks, sharks and Mark (Hamill). You'll hear all about Brian's experience creating MOCs of Disney Parks, as well as Brian and Clay pitching their LEGO set ideas to the shark (Alex). Finally, they'll play Make It, MOD It, MOC it with Star Wars diorama sets, all of which feature Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker.
An extra segment where Brian discusses his recent blog post on downsizing his LEGO collection is available for Patreon supporters.

Hosts: Clay (he/him), Alex (he/him).
Guest: Brian (he/him) - @__tm31__

Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Custom Conversations: Sharing MOCs - 6:10
Plastic Shark Tank - 26:44
Make It, MOD it, MOC it - 39:55
Outro - 1:02:57

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1 hr 6 min
August 14, 2024 S1E3: Check your facts Evan…
Welcome back to Episode 3 of The Tips&Bricks podcast, where hosts Bethany and Evan are joined by T&B team member Rob!
The title of this episode tells all - Evan is no longer allowed to make his own clues for games! Other than a failed segment of Guess That Part, you can also expect discussions around the joys and perils of stickers and methods for sorting parts for MOCs. Finally, hear Evan, Bethany and Rob debate the best entries in the LEGO Modular line to choose their dream team of sets.

Hosts: Evan (he/him), Bethany (she/her).
Guest: Rob (he/him) - @forever_sorting

Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Controversial Takes: Stickers - 4:03
Guess That Part - 13:34
Question of the Week: Sorting - 30:16
Set Draft: Modulars - 38:43
Outro - 1:06:48

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1 hr 8 min
August 01, 2024 S1E2: Oh Evan, don't gaslight the Star Wars fans
Join us for Episode 2 of The Tips&Bricks podcast, where Evan and Alex and joined by special guest Jay Ong from Jay's Brick Blog!
During this installation, Evan gaslights Star Wars fan as they discuss controversial reviews and Alex and Jay go head to head in Guess That Theme. They also discuss the highs and lows of LEGO conventions and play Make it, MOD it, MOC it with sets from a decade ago.
Hosts: Evan (he/him), Alex(he/him).
Guest: Jay (he/him) - @jayong28 on Instagram.
Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Controversial Reviews - 5:20
Guess That Theme - 21:08
Conventions Discussion - 37:53
Make it, MOD it, MOC it - 48:41
Outro - 1:06:43
Make sure to let us know your thoughts on the topics we discussed, and how you did in Guess That Theme, by heading to this Instagram post!
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1 hr 9 min
July 14, 2024 S1E1: One Theme to Rule Them All!
Welcome to the first regular episode of the podcast, where hosts Clay and Bethany are joined by Tips&Bricks team member, Evo. Listen to them discuss Lord Of The Rings and put their knowledge to the test in a number of fun rounds such as Guess That Set and One Of Those Things.
Hosts: Bethany (she/her), Clay (he/him).
Guest: Evo (she/her) - @evo_maynard on Instagram.
Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
One Of Those Things - 2:47
Theme Tribute - 19:13
Guess That Set - 34:10
Outro - 51:01
Make sure to let us know your thoughts on the topics we discussed, and how you did in Guess That Set, by heading to this Instagram post!
If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to leave us a review and share with a friend!
You can find us on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ and join us on ⁠Patreon⁠!
LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse Tips&Bricks.

55 min
July 05, 2024 Pilot - Welcome to the T&B Podcast!
In this very special pilot episode, our 4 regular hosts of the show discuss all kinds of LEGO topics. From playing 'Guess That Part' and sharing their thoughts on the latest officials set, to recapping recent T&B posts and sharing their controversial LEGO opinions.
Hosts: Alex (he/him), Bethany (she/her), Evan (he/him), Clay (he/him), all members of the T&B team.
Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Guess That Part - 5:09
Blog Post Recap - 18:16
Make it, Mod it, MOC it - 26:32
Question Of The Week - 42:59
Outro - 58:46
Make sure to let us know your thoughts on the topics we discussed, and how you did in Guess That Part, by heading to this Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9aLcZSoPvL/?img_index=1
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You can find us on Instagram and Facebook and join us on Patreon!
LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse Tips&Bricks.
1 hr

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Get ready for a podcast all about LEGO! Join hosts Alex, Bethany, Clay and Evan as they discuss all things LEGO, from new sets and custom building tips to attending conventions and their favourite parts.