BZPowercast

After four years it's time for Series 2 of the BZPowercast - it's been a great run! Episode 50 is our last episode for the foreseeable future, but we may revisit some sort of audio or video show in the future. We start off this month talking about Staff Survivor with three of the contestants - Hahli Husky, Janus, and Makaru. They've got some tips in case you ever find yourself on Voya Nui in such a competition. Then Windrider joins us for our final How-To BZP about how to be an outstanding part of the community. After that I'm joined by DeeVee, Nukaya, and Emzee to look back at BrickFair Virginia 2013. Things close out with another comic reading from Hahli Husky and Janus. Thanks everyone for listening everyone - I hope you've had as much fun as we did.

Episode 49 marks four years of the BZPowercast - hoorah! This month we start off by bringing back Than the Moa to subject him to a Staff Interview. Then Windrider comes by to do a How-To BZP about all the awesome Anniversary fun. Emzee joins us after that to talk about the recently-held Brick Fiesta event in Dallas, Texas. And things close off with another dramatic comic reading from Hahli Husky and Janus. Happy Anniversary BZPower!

June is at a close, which means it's time for a new episode of the Powercast. We kick off the month by interviewing Kohaku as part of our Staff Interview series. Then Windrider is back for a How-To BZP about the staff. DeeVee and Nukaya then drop by to discuss the upcoming BrickFair Virginia event. And things wrap up with another dramatic Bionicle comic reading by Hahli Husky and Janus. Enjoy!

Time for a new episode of the BZPowercast! Another light show this time around - starting off is a Staff Interview of Blog Leader DeeVee (and special guest Nukaya). Then I give you all a preview of the almost-here BBC Contest for next month. Finally Hahli Husky and Janus (with the assistance of DeeVee and Nukaya) bring us another dramatic reading of a Bionicle comic. Share and enjoy!

April showers bring April Powercasts - that's how it goes, right? Things start off this month with a Staff Interview with ChocolateFrogs. Then Windrider comes back for a How-To BZP about the Q&A forum. And then the episode rounds off with the next Bionicle comic dramatic reading from Hahli Husky, Janus, and friends. Talk to you again in May!

We're back with Episode 45 of the BZPowercast for your listening pleasure. Things kick off with a Staff Interview of Forum Leader Makaru. Then Windrider comes back for this month's member-driven How-To BZP. After that Gatanui discusses the Legends of Chima TV series and how it compares with previous LEGO productions. Hahli Husky and Janus then close things out with a new dramatic reading of a Bionicle comic. It's a long one, so I hope your ears are ready!

You don't want to miss a thing this time around on the BZPowercast! Episode 44 is pretty brief but hopefully still enjoyable. We start off by bringing Kakaru in for a crazy Staff Interview. Then Windrider walks this way onto the show to talk about Aerosmith - I mean do a How-To BZP about security. Things round out when Hahli Husky and Janus jump back in the saddle for another dramatic reading of a Bionicle comic. Talk to you all next month!

Welcome to a new year of the BZPowercast! We kick off this month by talking to Nukaya as part of our Staff Interview series. Then Windrider joins us to talk about Proto Energy in a How-To BZP. InnerRayg comes in after that with a whole cast of characters from the amazing comic BZPStuck. And of course we continue our dramatic readings of the Bionicle comics, brought to you by Hahli Husky and Janus. Enjoy!

Happy holidays everyone! The season wouldn't be complete with an episode of the BZPowercast for you all, so here you go! This time around, we start off by interviewing Eeko in our Staff Interview series. Then Windrider returns to do a How-To BZP on the newly-created Off Topic Culture forum. Takuma Nuva comes back to the show next to wrapup 2012 and look back on the year. Finally, we start off a new segment for the Powercast where Hahli Husky and Janus present dramatic readings of the Bionicle comics. Talk you all again next year!

November is nearly over and the holiday season is upon us - sounds like the perfect time for a new episode of the BZPowercast! Things kick of this month when Nuju Metru becomes the next victim of our Staff Interview series. Q&A Guru Windrider then returns for a How-To BZP about one of BZPower's newest features. Our final segment again features Windrider as well as Hahli Husky as they let everyone know about the Ninjago Short Story Contest! Now if you'll excuse us, it's time for Christmas shopping! Enjoy!

Even a hurricane can't stop us from putting out the Powercast! In Episode 40 we start by discussing New York Comic Con with Kohaku. Then I sit down and interview Global Moderator Hahli Husky for our Staff Interview series. And to close things out, xccj and Kakaru swing by to talk about this year's BrickCon event. Enjoy the show, stay safe from the storm, and tune in next month!

We've brought the show back down to a more manageable length for the BZPowercast Episode 39, so hopefully we won't talk you ears off. This month starts out with an interview of Ta-metru_defender as part of our staff interview series. Then Windrider comes back for this month's How-To BZP about blog policy. And to close things out, Makaru and Paleo speculate with me about what could be coming from LEGO in 2013. Pleasant listening!

Welcome back to the BZPowercast! Episode 38 is our longest episode yet by a large margin, so I hope you're comfy when you start listening. We kick things off with a wrapup of BrickFair VA 2012 with DeeVee, Nukaya, and Sumiki. After that, Paleo hops on for this month's Staff Interview. Then Windrider comes back for a How-To BZP about the new Gallery. Finally, we are joined by special guest Kevin Hinkle from LEGO where he answers some member questions about himself and the company. Of course there's a Music Time with Smeag to wind things down. The next show will be shorter - I promise!

This episode marks three years of the new BZPowercast! It also celebrates our site's eleventh anniversary! In that vein I start off by talking to Hahli Husky, Than the Moa, and Emzee about the past eleven years and what they've meant for us and the site. Then I discuss this year's LEGO videogame offerings with Kohaku. We take things in a new direction next by running a gameshow on the Powercast, cohosted by Hahli Husky and featuring a panel of staff contestants. And we still manage to fit a new song from McSmeag in there too. It's a lot to take in, so you had better get listening!

Welcome back to the BZPowercast! This month we kick off with a discussion of the contests currently running on BZP with 55555. Then Windrider returns for a How-To BZP about the advertising policy. After that, Hahli Husky, DeeVee, and xccj join me to reminisce about the Bricks Cascade 2012 from earlier in the month. Sumiki pops on next for this month's staff interview. And of course we have another recording from McSmeag to close out the show.

Welcome to Episode 35 of the BZPowercast! On this month's show things start off with a discussion of the possible Hero Factory movie with Takuma Nuva and Gatanui. Then Windrider joins us for a How-To BZP about reporting and the warning system. We then continue the staff interview series with Gatanui. A very special Music Time with Smeag concludes the show. Enjoy!

Forget the silly rhymes - April showers bring BZPowercasts! In Episode 34 we start by answering a listener question. Then 55555 and Takuma Nuva dive right in to discussing the Faber Files. Windrider then joins me for this month's How-To BZP about the Retired Staff group. After that, I interview Takuma Nuva as part of our new Staff Interview series. And we can't end things without a musical piece from McSmeag. Enjoy the show, and catch you again next month!

It's time once more for the BZPowercast! In Episode 33 we kick things off by talking about some upcoming brick events with DeeVee that will feature BZP members and staff. Then Windrider joins us for our next How-To BZP. After that, I watch as Takuma Nuva and Nuju Metru prepare a delicious meal made of Matoran cuisine. And of course we close out the show with a new musical piece from Smeag. Hope you enjoy it!

A leap year means an extra day to work on the Powercast this month, so we're making sure to give you plenty of content. In Episode 32 we start by interviewing newly-promoted Forum Mentor Sumiki. Then Hahli Husky and 55555 join me to talk about some changes to the Library forums as well as the Tolkien-inspired Short Stories Contest. After that, I'm joined by Windrider for this month's How-To BZP. Takuma Nuva then comes on to discuss the recently-announced Minecraft set that came from the LEGO Cuusoo program. And finally we wrap things up with a Music Time with... Wind! Talk to you all next month!

The BZPowercast is back in 2012. This year we kick things off with the return of How-To BZP with Than the Moa and Windrider. Then we have a lengthy discussion on the future of BZPower with Than, Wind, Takuma Nuva, Eeko, and Gatanui. And of course McSmeag has a new song for you all. Thanks and enjoy the show!

Come celebrate the end of the year with the BZPowercast! In Episode 30 we start off by interviewing Windrider, one of our newly-promoted Forum Leaders. Then Takuma Nuva, Nuju Metru, and I take a look back at 2011 and all the BZPower and LEGO goings-on from the past solar revolution. After that, I talk to Nuju Metru about the new Tolkien license and what sets we'd like to see and what LEGO will actually make. McSmeag closes things out with a new recording. See you all next year!

The 'Cast is back! This month, we start off with Title Twisters, the current Short Stories contest, with Nuju Metru and 55555. Then Takuma Nuva, xccj, and I discuss next year's first wave of Hero Factory sets. McSmeag brings it all home with some music. Enjoy the show and talk to you all next month!

The forums are back! We start this month off by talking about the return of the forums with Takuma Nuva. Then I'm joined by DeeVee and ChocolateFrogs to discuss the upcoming line of LEGO Superhero sets. McSmeag shares his musical prowess to wrap things up. It's a quick show, but that's okay, because the forums are back! Talk to you all next month!

Thanks for downloading this month's BZPowercast. Since the forums are still offline, we start things off with another status update. Then I talk to Gatanui and Takuma Nuva about the Hero Factory Savage Planet movie. Next, Nuju Metru and Takuma Nuva come by to discuss LEGO Board Games. Finally, McSmeag share one of his latest musical pieces. Hope you enjoy the show!

How is summer almost over already? At least the end of the month means a new episode of the BZPowercast, even though the forums are still offline. We start off this episode with another status update explaining where we're at with the upgrade and why we're still offline. Then I talk to Takuma Nuva and Gatanui about LEGO Universe and get some very different perspectives on the game. DeeVee, Nukaya, and ToM Dracone then come on to talk about BrickFair 2011 and how great it was. McSmeag does his part by passing on a new song for your listening pleasure. That's all there is this time, come back in a month for the next episode!

This month marks the two year anniversary of the Powercast and the ten year anniversary of BZPower. Those are quite the milestones! Unfortunately, the forums are still offline, and we start the show up with an update about where we are on that process. Then McSmeag, Hahli Husky, Than the Moa, DeeVee, and Takuma Nuva join me to talk about BZPower's tenth aniversary. We cover a lot of ground, and I'm not sure we make any kind of point, but that's okay. After that, I talk about the upcoming BrickFair with Nuju Metru and Friar Tuck. McSmeag closes things out with a new song. Thank you everyone for ten amazing years!

Twenty four episodes? That's almost two years! Our two year anniversary is right around the corner, and that's a good thing, because with the forums offline there wasn't a lot to talk about this month. But we start out by letting you know how things are going with the site upgrades, because I'm sure you're wondering. Then I talk to Takuma Nuva about the Hero Factory website, its new content, and some other things. After that DeeVee, Nukaya, and I have a nice chat about the upcoming/current BrickFiesta event (or past depending on when you're listening). We wrap things up with a song by McSmeag. Hopefully the forums will be online for our next episode - then we'll really have something to celebrate!

A month has gone by and the forums are still unfortunately offline. But fear not, the Powercast is still here! We start off the show with an update on the status of the forums - something I'm sure you're all dying to hear about. Then Than the Moa and I do a How-To (Live Without) BZPower, giving you some tips on things to do while we work on the site. Finally, Than, Takuma Nuva, and I sit down and talk about the various LEGO videogames that have been released over the years. I hope you enjoy it, and be sure to check back next month when we celebrate two years of recording the Powercast Series 2!

We're a third of the way through the year, and the end of the month of course means a new BZPowercast. Episode 22 starts out with some speculation on what's coming next in the Hero Factory line, courtesy of Takuma Nuva, Nuju Metru, and Comrade Gato. Then we have our first versus segement between Cyberslam and the Bohrok, hosted by McSmeag and Makaru. Next up Kaiapu, SPIRIT, and I discuss the Hero Factory Recon Recon Hero Builder. Then things get wrapped up with a new Taped Headphones song. I hope you enjoy it!

Spring is here again! Not sure what that has to do with the Powercast, but I figured I should point it out. This month we start things off by interviewing three of the newest staff members - HAZMAT, Takuma Nuva, and Nuhrii the Metruan. Than the Moa then returns for a few How-To BZPs talking about the NMQ&A forum and more. I announce some big changes in store for BZPower along with Makaru and Comrade Gato. Finally, the Taped Headphones serenade you with their latest recording. I hope you enjoy it, and I'll see you all next month!

February always goes by so fast, between Toy Fair and those few less days, it's here and gone before you know it. But that's no excuse for no Powercast! We start this month's episode out with a discussion of the big event with McSmeag, where we give you the details on the new sets and let you know what really caught our eye. Then McSmeag and Makaru tell you all about BBC Contest #61. Following that (and it wasn't easy to do), Kaiapu, Deevee, and I talk about all the things we remember about BZPower from back in the day, before it was even BZPower. Things get wrapped up with another music time with Smeag. Enjoy the big two-oh show!

It's time for our first podcast of 2011 and I think this may be one of our best yet! We kick off the the new year with a discussion of the rebooted BZPRPG with Friar Tuck and Emzee. Than the Moa then returns for How-To BZP where we cover three things you shouldn't do on BZPower. After that we have a surprise interview that I hope you all enjoy - I had a great time sitting down with our esteemed guest. Things get wrapped up with an Andrew and Andrew recording straight from the vaults (maybe it should have stayed there). Hope you're all enjoying 2011 - next month we'll get to discuss Toy Fair!

2011 is almost upon us and the staff thought that we should look back at 2010 and what a great year it's been. I start out talking to Hahli Husky and Janus as we look through some of the major highlights of the year and talk a little bit about what next year may bring. Then, we asked you, the members, what your favorite memories of 2010 were, which we're now sharing with you. There were a bunch of excellent replies. Finally we close out the year with a recording from Andrew and Andrew.

The end of the month is here again, which means time for another BZPowercast. ChocolateFrogs and xccj ramble with me about the collectible minifigs which are not TLG's first blind-packed collectible. Then Hahli Husky guest-stars on a How-To BZP about advertising. After that, McSmeag, DeeVee, and Nukaya share their thoughts on the 2011 Hero Factory sets with me. Talk to you all next month!

The BZPowercast is back! It's Halloween, but that has absolutely nothing to do with what we discuss on the show. Things start off with some talk about the BZPRPG with Sisen, Nuju Metru, and Comrade Gato. Next Than the Moa does yet another How-To BZP. McSmeag and SPIRIT then come on to talk about death in the Bionicle universe. We wrap things up with the Taped Headphones' most recent recording. I hope you all enjoy it!

The BZPowercast is mixing things up again this time around, covering a more varied selection of topics than last month. We start off with another LEGO convention - xccj and Emperor Whenua talk to me about BrickCon 2010. After that, Than the Moa is back for another How-To BZP about a new rule on BZPower. Smeag and Hahli Husky then return to talk about stereotypes in Bionicle, especially the recent chapter of Yesterday Quest, and share their thoughts on that subject. Finally Music Time is back, but it's more than just Smeag! Enjoy the performance by the Taped Headphones (McSmeag and Hahli Husky). Come back next month!

BZPower went to BrickFair, and now we get to talk about it on the Powercast! The weekend was amazing, so amazing that we didn't have room for anything else in this episode of the show. Smeagol4 (McSmeag), Hahli Husky, Janus, Darth Vader (DeeVee), and Nukaya Cloud Fire all share their memories and thoughts on BrickFair 2010. Special appearances are made by Vezok's Friend and Dudebot5000. And of course there's a Music Time with Smeag (featuring Hahli Husky). I hope to see even more of you at BrickFair next year!

The Powercast celebrates its first anniversary! BZPower celebrates its ninth anniversary! It's a nonstop party! A whole bunch of people join me to talk about the past year and what it's meant for BZPower, the Powercast, Bionicle, Hero Factory, and who knows what else. Then Than stays around to talk about blogs on our How-To BZP. After that, Smeag comes back and is joined by Emzee to talk more about Hero Factory and its story. We wrap things up with a limited engagement performance of Music Time with Smeag and Black Six. Thanks for listening - hope you enjoyed it!

Our twelfth episode - almost at the one year mark! We start this month off talking about the new signature guidelines with Hahli Husky and Senjo. Than: Matoran of Anger then comes on to talk about revival and reporting PMs on How-To BZP. He sticks around and joins Smeagol4 to talk about the Bionicle Based Creations Contest - there's still time to enter! Finally, Smeag has a quite appropriate musical piece. Come back next month for our first anniversary show!

End of the month means another show! I think we hit a pretty comfortable length this time around, a good combination of content and fun! Janus and xccj start things out discussing the ups and downs of the storyline and how it's been good and bad. Than: Matoran of Anger joins us again for How-To BZP to talk about the RPGs in the Completely Off Topic forum. I sit down with Smeagol4 next to talk about BrickFair, which is only a couple months away. Things are wrapped up again with a new performance by Smeag during his Music Time. Enjoy the show!

First our shows started getting longer, now they're getting shorter. In any event, thanks for downloading our tenth episode. Things start off with a discussion of the BrickFair mosaic project with Nukaya and ChocolateFrogs. Then I talk to Smeagol4 about Member Interviews. How-To BZP has a guest host of xccj, and we talk about reporting news stories. Finally, Smeagol4 returns with another Music Time. Hope you enjoy it!

Welcome back to the BZPowercast. Episode 9 is much shorter than our last episode, for your listening and our editing pleasure. We start things off with some Blog Contest discussion with Nukaya. Kaiapu (Kaia-who?) then comes on to let you know why Hero Factory was a good decision on LEGO's part. Than: Matoran of Anger joins me to talk about reporting signatures and banned members in this month's How-To BZP. We then take a look at the BZPRPG with Friar Tuck (he wants you to go join!). We close things out with a special announcement. Come back next month!

Thanks for downloading episode 8 of the BZPowercast. We're topping last month's show with an even longer one. Don't worry, next month will be shorter. We take a look at what's been happening with the Bionicle story with SPIRIT. Then, Kohaku and I discuss Toy Fair 2010. Than returns for a How-To BZP with some hints about becoming a staff member. Smeagol4, Hahli Husky, and Senjo then invade and tell us what Bionicle would have been like if they had been in charge (hint: there's lots of pink and purple involved). Finally, Smeag puts on another wonderful performance.

The BZPowercast is back in 2010 with our longest episode yet! We start off discussing the upcoming Hero Factory line with Arpy, xccj, and Emzee. Then, Than: Matoran of Anger comes back for two new How-To BZPs discussing 'disappearing' posts and signature guidelines. Smeagol4, Janus, and Hahli Husky follow that up by rambling on talking about nostalgia. Things wrap up with Smeagol4's latest performance, just for you guys! I'm not sure how next month can top this!

The end of the year is here, and with it comes one more episode of the BZPowercast. This month we ask our members what their favorite year of Bonicle was. Next, Exo-Fat and I look back at 2009 and all that it has brought us. Finally, the BZPower Staff whipped up a little something to celebrate the holidays with, amazingly arranged by Smeagol4. See you all in 2010!

We're back yet again. It's a fairly short show this month. We start off talking about the recent cancellation of the Bionicle toyline with Exo-fat and Bfahome. Then there's a How-To BZP about Proto Energy with Than: Matoran of Anger. Finally Smeagol4 regales us with another song from his repertoire. Check back for one more episode before the end of the year!

The Powercast returns for another episode. We start out this month talking to Hahli Husky and Xccj about BrickCon that took place in Seattle, Washington. Then Than joins me for a How-To BZP with an interesting PM tip. After that, Hahli Husky returns with SPIRIT to talk about their recent promotions and give some insight on being a staff member. Then Sisen gives us some helpful RPG hints. Finally, we have an awesome closing segment brought to you be Smeagol4. Hopefully we can top it next month!

It's that time again! This show is chocked full of content . We start off by talking about The Legend Reborn with Exo-Fat and SPIRIT. Then we discuss the upcoming Bionicle Stars sets, what we know and what we think of them. After that, we answer some of your questions. Finally, Than talks about Spoiler Tags in How-To BZP. Enjoy!

We didn't forget about you guys! In the second episode of the new BZPowercast, Black Six talks to Hahli Husky and Janus about BrickFair and the awesome time that was had by all. After that, he does another How-To BZP with Than: Matoran of Anger explaining how to use the different topic views.

The first episode of the second series of the BZPowercast. Black Six talks to SPIRIT about the storyline and upcoming movie, Than: Matoran of Anger about strong passwords, and Smeagol4 about how BZPower has changed and why we love it.