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    • Aug 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 51 EPISODES


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    EP 27 World In Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 129:28


    This is certainly one of the podcasts. Back for your listening pleasure! Hear friends of the pod @a_brick_interest, @tobias.whelan, and @mije_w discuss what it takes to have a money mindset.

    EP 18 Fallout_bricks & Cacomplient

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 89:58


    My RSS feed hates me. Never should've been lost, but here is my hectic conversation with good friends @fallout_bricks and @cacomplient

    EP 2 Starconyx4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 44:16


    A previously lost episode is back! Not sure how it ever got removed, but here is my conversation with my great friend Sean @starconyx4.

    Ep 47 BasedPrion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 75:43


    In this episode! I got the displeasure of speaking with @basedprion on Instagram. We had some hoots, we had some hollars. A must listen to episode if you ask me. Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter

    EP 46 Robby.G.Lego

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 98:35


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    EP 45 Brick Affliction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 67:38


    In this episode, I got the pleasure of talking to Andrew Pecovam the owner of Brick Affliction. Find him on Instagram here @pecovam_customs. Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter

    EP 44 YappenAllDay / Olde_Tymer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 86:39


    In this episode, I got the pleasure of talking to YappenAllDayLong from Flickr who goes by @Olde_tymer now on Instagram. We discussed the biggest changes he has noticed in the community, why it's so different customizing in an age where there is a product for everything, we brainstorm ideas for a collaboration that is now underway, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter

    EP 43 - AVFigures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 81:53


    In this episode, I got the pleasure of talking to Andrew Vu, the owner of @Avfigrues (on Instagram). We discussed his start in the community, what it's been like growing his business, future plans for expansion, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter

    EP 42 - Detroitika

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 98:11


    In this episode, I got the pleasure of talking once again with my good pal Tanner, or as you might know him on Instagram as @detroitika. We discussed my upcoming casting venture that he plays a crucial part in, his efforts designing a camo for a recent Brickmania figure, future product ideas, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter

    EP 41 - Pro Snarfboarder & Seth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 130:59


    In this episode, I sat down with my good friends Danny and Seth, they go by @pro_snarfboarder and @cockknuckle_bricks on Instagram respectively. We discussed how Seth's LEGO posts on Flickr got him suspended from school, why Danny thinks Citizen Brick collectors suck, old-school decals, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 40 - Kyle Peterson (The Founder of BrickForge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 65:34


    In this episode, I got the opportunity to talk with Kyle Peterson, the man who created the beloved third-party brand BrickForge! We discussed the origins of LEGO talk on internet forums, how he started developing BrickForge, why he ultimately decided to sell the business, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 39 Angry_Stache

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 73:19


    This concludes the reuploads, but I hope it serves as a reminder of all the great guests you still need to hear from. Speaking of which, there is no better place to start than with this conversation I had with Gideon @angry_stache!

    EP 39 - Angry_Stache

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 73:19


    In this episode, I talked with Gideon who goes by @angry_stache and @belligerent_bristles on Instagram! We discussed his transition from the Star Wars community into the Military/modding community, tips for dealing, how he got started designing for AVfigures, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 38 - Minibigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 66:18


    In this episode, I talked with Al from @minibigs on Instagram! We discussed his humble beginnings decaling, what it was like starting his own printing operation, brainstormed some future product ideas, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 37 - Ightlug

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 91:43


    In this episode, I talk with the members of @iightlug! We discussed the origins of their collective, what it's like collaborating, what they like in the community right now, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 36 - Citizen Brick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 84:26


    In this episode, I talk with Joe, the owner of Citizen Brick! In this episode, we discussed the early years starting Citizen Brick, the stylistic limitations of pad printing, his thoughts on the resale market for his products, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 35 - Satomi_Cybernetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 72:23


    In this episode, I talk with Brandon @satomi_cybernetics on Instagram! Be warned, this episode contains frequent language. In this episode we discussed his unique style and inspirations, what has us excited in the community, other people's creations, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 34 - fallout_bricks & fisk.bricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 110:35


    In this episode, I kick back with my good friends Jackson @fallout_bricks and Sam @fisk.bricks! Excuse us for the cursed intro but it had to be done. We discussed taking on commissions, getting scammed on bricklink, why Jackson enters so many damn contests, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 33 - PhoenixCustomBricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 78:24


    In this episode, I got the pleasure of talking with Adam from PhoenixCustomBricks! We discussed what it's like working with other brands in collaboration, how he decides if a design gets produced or not, the difficulties of designing a Minifigure, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 32 - Cacomplient & Starconyx4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 126:20


    In this episode, I talk with my good friends Alex @cacomplient and Sean @starconyx4. We discuss the accuracy of mods, alternative social media platforms, doing commissions, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 31 - BrickArms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 100:05


    In this episode, I talk with Will Chapman, the CEO, and Founder of @brickarms. We discuss LEGO conventions, how the modding community influences his designs, injection molding difficulties and intricacies, and so much more! Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

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    EP 30 - Enigma Badger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 46:04


    In this episode, I talk with @enigmabadger on Instagram and Flickr. We discuss his introduction to Brickarms, the Brickarms forums, taking photos around the world, and more! This episode of Bricks & Banter was brought to you by NatesMinifigs. Go to natesminifigs.com and use code "bm4" for 15% off your purchase. Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 29 - petez_armory

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 68:20


    In this episode, I talk with @petez_armory on Instagram. We discuss our favorite types of soap, taking commissions, Grif's bathwater, and more! This episode of Bricks & Banter was brought to you by NatesMinifigs. Go to natesminifigs.com and use code "bm4" for 15% off your purchase. Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 28 - Eclipsegrafx

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 89:45


    EP 27 - World In Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 129:28


    In this episode, I talk with Everette @a_bricks_interest, Toby @tobias.whelan, and Michael @mije_w on Instagram. They are just a few of the theme leaders in the World In Darkness collaborative storyline. This podcast encompasses a money mentality and we discussed topics like the WID storyline, odd sources of building inspiration, giving constructive criticism, and more! This episode of Bricks & Banter was brought to you by NatesMinifigs. Go to natesminifigs.com and use code "bm4" for 15% off your purchase. Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 26 - Lando_bkm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 85:30


    In this episode, I discuss with Lando his initial discovery of Brickmania, the strangeness of the LEGO Minifigure anatomy, his first Minifigure designed, and so much more! Make sure to follow Ladno on Instagram if you're not already, it is @lando_bkm This episode of Bricks & Banter was brought to you by NatesMinifigs. Go to natesminifigs.com and use code "bm4" for 15% off your purchase. Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

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    EP 25 - lm9_productions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 97:28


    In this episode, I discuss with Aaron why the painting community typically uses cheap paints and modders stick to high-end ones, what music we've been enjoying, his favorite figures he has ever made, and so much more! Make sure to follow Aaron on Instagram if you're not already, it is @lm9_productions Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 24 - custombrickbuilder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 67:21


    In this episode, we discuss Tristans's start in the community long ago, his love for custom droids, CBB legacy, and so much more! Make sure to follow Tristan on Instagram if you're not already, it is @custombrickbuilder. Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 / apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 23 - Natesminifigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 111:39


    In this episode, we discuss Nate's meteoric rise in the custom LEGO scene, the world of resin printing, the difficulties of creating video content, and so much more! Make sure to follow Nate on Instagram if you're not already, it is @Natesminifigs. Check out this episode's wrap-up post on our Instagram page. @bricks_and_banter Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 22 - NNfigures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 77:58


    In this episode, we talk about the custom Star Wars world, resin printing, and so much more with this week's guest Eli, a.k.a. NNfigures. Theme music created by: Charlie, the Nomad spoti.fi/3p5Ezi9 apple.co/34KyYER

    EP 21 - Hammerstein_nwc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 56:55


    In this episode, I sat down and talked with a veteran of the game, Vinny, a.k.a. Hammerstein_nwc.

    EP 20 - DashBricks & Sket Brock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 56:23


    In this episode we dive deep into the Citizen Brick Day 8 madness with two of the biggest in the CB game, @dashbricks and @_sket_brock_ as they are known on Instagram.

    EP 19 - ValorBricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 54:50


    In this week's episode, we welcome our first company in the community to the podcast! Brandon is the owner of Valorbricks and creates custom resin-printed LEGO Minifigures. In this episode, we dive into his companies origins, current business plans, and future products.

    EP 18 - Fallout_Bricks and Cacomplient

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 89:58


    This episode... this episode is chaotic haha. Me, Jackson, and Alex waste no time this episode with roasts, gorilla talk, and who knows what else. Buckle up.

    EP 17 - Commander Turtles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 85:11


    In this episode, me and Jeremy get straight to business talking about the magazine which introduced him to the third-party community, Instagram antics, and all sorts of additional tangents.

    EP 16 - Pk_custom_lego

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 64:49


    This weeks episode we have none other then Parker, a.k.a. Pk_custom_lego. We talked about his success as a CEO, introduction to Citizen Brick, printing his own designs, and much more!

    EP 15 - Tk_1776

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 75:08


    In this episode, we are joined by Collin, a.k.a. Tk_1776 on Instagram. We discussed his recent painting endeavors, Minifig Monday, LEGO ASMR, and so much more!

    EP 14 - M.soccer2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 70:12


    In this week's episode, we are joined by Mason, a.k.a. M.soccer2 on Instagram and Flickr. We discuss his beginnings in the community around the time of Brickarms origin, working on collaboration builds, and more!

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    EP 13 - b_m_4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 39:52


    Yep, that's right, I interviewed myself haha. In this episode, I dive in alone and recall my start in the community, discuss changes to the podcast and my profile picture, and ramble probably too much.

    EP 12 - Fisk.Bricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 73:19


    In this week's episode, we have Fisk.bricks, a.k.a. Sam! We discuss the secret behind his etape work, roast our buddy Cacomplient, dive into his Discord contest-winning photo, and more!

    EP 11 - Artifice12

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 62:32


    In this episode, we have on my homie Artifice12, a.k.a. Ferg. We talk about his unique one-handed building ability, Citizen Brick Hall of Fame status, and get into his very one Controversy Corner segment. If you enjoyed the conversation, check out the Patreon for an additional 45-minute segment with Ferg as we dive deeper while discussing his beloved color turquoise and more!

    EP 10 - yt_neom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 53:40


    In this episode of the podcast, we have my pal Neo joining us, a.k.a. yt_neom on Instagram. We got to talking about his competition wins, Brickarms XVR-YT, and photography.

    EP 9 - The.Brickman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 76:02


    In this episode, we are joined by Martin, a.k.a. The.Brickman. We discuss his humble beginnings, his pursuit of Instagram followers, and the downfalls of chasing the numbers.

    EP 8 - Christian Cowgill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 46:04


    In this week's episode, we have LEGO Master's star, Christian Cowgill joining us. We got to talking about his start in the community, Jeeps, and of course... LEGO Masters!

    EP 7 - Hoodie_Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 55:42


    In this week's episode, I talk with Grif, a.k.a. Hoodie_Studios. We discuss the auctioneering world, the creative freedom of customizing Stormstroopers, and the LEGO Star Wars fanbase at large.

    EP 6 - Pro_Snarfboarder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 71:14


    On this week of Bricks & Banter we have one of the most requested guests, Danny a.k.a. Pro_Snarfboarder on Instagram. We discuss his ambitious start in the modding world, his MANY gripes in the community (I swear he's a nice dude that isn't out here just to be rude), and Brickfair interactions.

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    EP 5 - Uncle_Sammy_Poo and Stainedy's

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 78:11


    This week we have our first episode with multiple guests at once, Uncle_Sammy_Poo and Stainedy's. They are a dynamic duo of shit posting and making figures alike. We explore Sam's troubled beginnings as a Bionicle builder, Stainedy's protégé status with Max Sweeney, and more in this episode.

    EP 4 - Cacomplient

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 91:19


    In this episode, one of my greatest friends in the community joins us for a conversation, Alex a.k.a. Cacomplient. It's hard to summarize the topics we covered when our pea brains hopped topics every other minute but our modding gripes, community social media's, and diss tracks are certainly some of the highlights of this packed episode.

    EP 3 - Fallout_Bricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 72:01


    This week we welcome Fallout_Bricks to the podcast to comment on his previous podcast mentions and discuss the fabled beach camo. High-quality knock-offs, Citizen Brick prices, and arguing over Brickarms are just the tip of the iceberg when listing the topics of conversation in this tangent driven episode.

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    EP 2 - Starconyx4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 44:17


    This week on the podcast we have Sean, a.k.a. Starconyx4. We discuss our admittedly cringey starts in the community, 3D modeling, and spending all our money on plastic. (Sorry for the light static and lower audio levels on my microphone in this episode, next week is better don't worry)

    EP 1 - Detroitika

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 53:12


    No better way to kick off a podcast dedicated to custom Lego than with the man himself, Tanner a.k.a. Detroitika. We got to talking about his start in the community, designing camos, and his overwhelming refusal to make the ahegalock.

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