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In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Tom Donaldson, Senior Vice President and Head of Creative Play Lab at the LEGO Group, live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Tom introduces LEGO SmartPlay at CES 2026, a new platform powered by LEGO SMART Brick technology that allows LEGO creations to respond to how they are played with, all through interactive LEGO play without screens. The conversation explores LEGO System in Play innovation, long-cycle R&D product development, and how creativity and AI leadership shape the future of play.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Tom Donaldson on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pokémon is finally here... with mixed reviews. LEGO has a misleading ad for Iron Man, and the Pokémon GWP is gone. gone gone. All that and more on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review: 31385 Sea Animals Beautiful Dolphins Rebrickable Review: WSQK the Squawk Radio by BRICK_MINDMonorail education setSmart Play for only 6 countriesLion Dance15 years of NinjagoPokemon!Pokémon pre-ordered by scalpersGWP will returnBrickink Designer Program restockBotanical Insiders RewardsIron Man doesn't light upCanadian Prime MinisterStar Wars Book MinifigPokemon Treasure Hunt10,000 Insiders PointsPick-a-Brick Classic SpacemanThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

Hey Retro Gamers! On today's episode of Smashing Bricks we travel back to 1997 and experience RuMbLe for the first time all over again in Star Fox 64 for the Nintendo 64.Smashing Bricks is a retro gaming podcast about revisiting classic video games together to see if they hold up to the rose tint of nostalgia. Join me, Eddie Inzauto, and Starman-Tier Patreon Supporter Britteny (MsMuso in Discord) as we fly across the Lylat System and destroy as many enemies as possible in this 3D on-rails space shooter.Make sure you listen until the end to hear what the next game is and play through with us before the 14th of next month! Smashing Bricks Bonus Round Episodes are now available to all Fire Flower tier (and higher) Patreon Patrons! These amazing episodes post on the 28th of each month, and I really want as many of you to hear them as possible, so I've made it easier to be a part of that audience! Be sure to check them out at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/smashingbricks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Non-patrons can ALSO now hear these episodes on the main feed, but they'll be posted there a little over a year after initial release, on the 1st of each month.Smashing Bricks has a Discord server! Follow this link to join our community and chat about games, the podcast, and anything else your heart desires! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/gfnpx62JzS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You're invited to join the discussion with your comments on our current and upcoming titles or any past game we've played. You can also make suggestions for games you'd like to hear about on future episodes!Check out the Smashing Bricks Playlist and help me fill in the gaps, or let me know that a game that's already on the list is a must-play for the show! Here's a link to the list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And again, if you'd like to go above and beyond to support the show and even get yourself some brand new bonus episodes, donate a few bucks a month via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/SmashingBricks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL LINKS:Linktree with all links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠links.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on Intagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SB on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.smashingbricks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eddie's Photography on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/edwardinzauto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Credits"Victory (Captain Tsubasa Medley)" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brave Wave Productions

On this episode of the podcast we take give our thoughts on the X-Men Doomsday trailer, the latest Star Wars news, break down the Playstation Plus games for January, and discuss the new Lego Smart Bricks announced at CES.

CES 2026 brought notable innovations for filmmakers and media professionals. In this episode, we break down the most interesting tech: Fujifilm's new instax mini Evo Cinema Camera with vintage film emulation, LEGO's impressive computer-integrated Smart Brick, HP's EliteBoard keyboard computer, Boston Dynamics' fully electric Atlas robot, Samsung's thin 3D display technology, and Nvidia's Rubin platform advances. --The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

CES 2026 recap with Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield, covering the shift from AI buzzwords to real outcomes, the return of BlackBerry-style typing with Clicks, Pebble's comeback with a color e-ink watch and a $70 voice memo ring, LG's household robot, Dell reviving XPS, Samsung's trifold and a no-crease folding display preview, and Lego Smart Bricks that add lights, sound, sensors, and on-brick logic.Marc and Mitchell kick off the new year with CES, and a simple question: what will actually show up in real life after the hype? They agree the tone around AI changed. AI is still everywhere, but brands are selling results instead of shouting “AI.” Marc points to privacy concerns and recent headlines as part of the reason. The show floor feels less like one giant theme and more like a mix of ideas that let people chase what interests them. They run through the biggest standouts. Clicks returns with two products. First, an updated MagSafe slide-out QWERTY keyboard accessory that works across devices. Second, the Clicks Communicator, a prototype Android 16 phone built around distraction-free communication, with a stripped-down interface and a clear “secondary device” pitch. Mitchell likes the idea, but questions whether most people want to carry two phones.Pebble makes a comeback at CES with the Pebble Round 2, a round watch with a full color e-ink display, built as an accessory, not a phone replacement. They also flag Pebble's new smart ring, priced around $70 to $75, with a microphone for quick voice memos and one-button reminders, positioned as a lower-cost, less intrusive option compared to higher-priced rings.Robots show up again, this time with a practical angle. Marc calls out LG's household robot, aimed at folding laundry, helping with kitchen tasks, and interacting with smart appliances. Mitchell immediately jumps to security risks, then lands on the real question: cost. These robots need to become mainstream enough to stop feeling like luxury items.Dell revives the XPS brand in a more serious way than a simple rebrand. Marc highlights the clean XPS branding, new 14- and 16-inch models, and fixes to past complaints. Mitchell adds that XPS still matters for people who want high-end performance without the gamer look.Samsung's Galaxy Trifold gets its official moment, but the bigger story is the booth teaser, a folding screen preview with no visible crease. They both want real video proof, not marketing images. The conversation turns to hinge engineering, materials, and the likely premium pricing of folding hardware.Then they hit the moment Mitchell has been waiting for: Lego Smart Bricks. They describe bricks with chips that recognize other bricks, plus built-in lights, sounds, music, and sensors that detect movement, rotation, pressure, and orientation. Marc adds the key detail: logic can run on the bricks themselves, triggering actions when parts tilt, separate, or reconnect. They predict companion app control, Bluetooth customization, and a big wave of sets starting with Star Wars, then Marvel.Subscribe and follow Your Tech Report for ongoing CES 2026 follow-ups, including interviews with CTA's Allie Fried and more guests from the show floor, plus check-ins with companies featured in past years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, features Chris and Anne closing out the show with rapid-fire takes on the lighter (and weirder) side of retail and culture. The conversation jumps from LEGO's smart brick ambitions to the rise of toxic mom groups online, plus the internet's obsession with five-gallon popcorn buckets. Chris and Anne also weigh in on whether the Stranger Things finale deserves a do-over because no Lightning Round is complete without a strong pop culture opinion. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/j0UulTYE5_8 #LightningRound #RetailFastFive #OmniTalk #RetailCulture #PopCulture #ConsumerTrends #StrangerThings #LEGO

It's time to Play, but this time with a VERY smart brick. LEGO introduces us to the future of Play, and we get new rumors of who we can still play with regular plastic before the robot LEGO bricks get us! That and more on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review: 75437 Cobb Vanth's SpeederRebrickable Review: Bttf 3 Railroad DeLorean Mod for 77256 by fijabrickstar 2026 PolybagsTechnic BatmobileNinjago 2026Smart PlayStar Wars Smart PlayMy thoughts on Smart Play75 LEGO Ideas setsMichael Schumacher FerrariIntel Processor modelStar Wars RumorsOlivia Rodrigo??RumrorsNinjago mysteryPick-a-brickJaguar Type-EThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

2025 is in the books, and 2026 has arrived! 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of collecting with all its ups and downs! Rokimoto was born, Thrilljoy had a rebirth, and Funko continued to decline. Our collecting habits changed, we rediscovered our love of trading cards, and went all in on VeeFriends. We have high hopes for 2026, and hopefully, we are correct. Lego started the year off with a bang by announcing the Smart Brick! As always, Collecting is the Way! Now, let's chat!

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Send us a textA tiny AI hologram that sits on your desk and smiles back at you sounds futuristic… until you realize how fast novelty slides into cringe. We kick things off by roasting the CES gadget everyone will meme, then pivot to the ideas underneath: why ambient AI is sneaking into our workspaces, how customization keeps us hooked, and where the line sits between companion and coach. From there, we dig into LEGO's new interactive bricks, the promise of light and sound in creative builds, and the practical headaches around price, collectibility, and what happens when electronics age inside once-timeless sets.The conversation shifts gears into the car world, where Sony teases an EV and manufacturers keep pushing paid features. We talk about the trade-offs between convenience and control, why cars now feel like subscription platforms, and how that changes what “ownership” means. That spirals into a passionate riff on real-life utility: sedans vs SUVs vs minivans, hauling space for gear and pets, and choosing vehicles that match how we actually live—not just how they're marketed.Then we get personal. We lay out goals we'll track this year: getting back to lifting with a home rack, rebuilding a 1992 Volvo wagon, and opening our anime queue to genres we usually skip for fresh creative fuel. On the career side, we map a clean path to the CompTIA trifecta with Network+, and we get candid about money literacy—HYSA vs savings, CDs, brokerage accounts, T-bills, and starting the investing journey without the fluff. We also confront a tough truth: turning a hobby into a business can kill the joy. Photography paid, but it drained us. Barbecue tastes amazing, but meat prices crush margins. Gourmet mushrooms, though, thread the needle—science, repeatability, and steady demand with a lean setup and real market interest.If you've been waiting for the right moment to set goals you'll actually keep, consider this your cue. Write one down, make it smaller, and start today. If you enjoyed the show, follow the podcast, share it with a friend who loves tech and real talk, and leave a quick review so more curious listeners can find us. https://www.carolinaotakus.com/

Florida State landed its potential QB1 out of the transfer portal on Tuesday morning. Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels announced his commitment to the Seminoles after visiting Tallahassee on Monday. This episode of On The Bench discusses the addition of Daniels, how that affects FSU's 2026 outlook, and the recent portal announcements of three key defensive linemen (Mandrell Desir, Darryll Desir, and Amaree Williams). You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Au programme :La vraie star du CES : LEGO !TikTok US arrive, et personne n'est content ?Grok déshabille tout le monde, et surtout les femmes bien sûrLe reste de l'actualité : Elon Musk, L'IA et l'échafaudage pour le potentiel humain…Infos :Animé par Patrick Beja (Bluesky, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok).Co-animé par Korben (site)Produit par Patrick Beja (LinkedIn) et Fanny Cohen Moreau (LinkedIn).Musique libre de droit par Daniel BejaLe Rendez-vous Tech épisode épisode 648 – On ne retient qu'un truc du CES: LEGO Smart Bricks---Liens :

Let us know what you think!We share steps to find provincial troop records, militia records, council decisions, and even clues in the papers of George Washington's.Do you have a genealogical question for Kathleen? Drop us a line at hitting the bricks at gmail.com and let us knowBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Master and pupil discuss Stackin' Bricks in 26!

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At the start of a new year, we're launching a new series on creativity—not as something reserved for artists or content creators, but as a core part of being human.In this message, we explore how **technology shapes our creativity**, our relationships, and even our spirituality. From smartphones in our pockets to bricks in the story of the Tower of Babel, the question isn't whether technology is good or bad—but whether we are using it creatively, or allowing it to use us.We look at:* Why creativity belongs to everyone, not just the “creative class”* What ancient stories like **Genesis 11 (Babel)** can teach us about modern technology* How efficiency, uniformity, and power can slowly erode human flourishing* The impact of screens and digital life on attention, relationships, and formation* Three practices for reclaiming creativity: **being curious, critical, and close**If you've ever wondered how to live faithfully, thoughtfully, and creatively in a tech-saturated world—this conversation is for you.

It's a new year full of LEGO! Over 150 new sets just came out, Kpop Demon Hunters may be getting some sets, and a LEGO engine that reaches 14,000 RPMs! That and more on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review: 77256 Time Machine from Back to the FutureRebrickable Review: Mini Modular Buildings - the full set of 21 for 2025 by ChristromansPokemon Summer 2026One Piece 2026Kpop Demon HuntersBoxing Day dealsLOTRSkipping 2026January 2026Birthday cakeFarming with LEGOPolybagsStranger Things SOLD OUTAir-powered technic engine - YouTube.comRichmond factory build updatex-ray mythCES 2026 Minifigure Factory Chinese New YearOut of stock day 1Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung-Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World is reviewed by Master Marc Zirogiannis.  This book by Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali is a really wonderful look through text and images about the advent of martial arts in the United States through movies, television, and print media.   It is a great read. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonne année et tout le merdier, comme on dit ! Comment mieux commencer l'année qu'avec un podcast ? Peut-être en terminant l'année précédente avec un fast-food ? Mais vu que l'un n'empêche pas l'autre, nous voici heureux, avec le ventre bien tendu.Numéro en vrac, avec une maxiiiiiii préparation. Grâce à vous et à vos questions, nous avons tenu près de 2h à raconter pas mal d'âneries, mais aussi des choses un peu intéressantes (quoi que...).On vous souhaite une cargaison de briques en tout genre pour cette année et on espère vous donner rendez-vous au moins 1 fois de plus qu'en 2025, et 4 fois de plus qu'en 2024, et 5 fois de moins qu'en 2027. Enfin, vous avez saisi l'idée :-)Big bisouuxxxxx tigiboum tigiboum !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Send us a textGrace and peace to yallWell, 2026 is upon us...The Lord always seems to give me rhymes for the years vision. Last year was "May Hs Church come alive in 2025" We definitely experienced this in our own lives, our church, cities and the State of Utah as  a whole.This years message eludes to proper remembrance of all of the things God did in the bible and equally in our life. We discuss foundations, walls and breakthroughs.The message flips to Stones and Sticks in 2026 with a vison of a Rod/Staff, a sling and five smooth stones aligning with the story of David and Goliath as a vision for our path forward in 2026.EnjoyAbundant Blessings upon yall Big LoveJeff and Tamara Support the show

PREVIEW: MOUDHY AL-RASHID ON THE ANCIENT PRINTING PRESS OF UR Colleague Moudhy Al-Rashid. Author Moudhy Al-Rashid discusses her book Between Two Rivers, describing how ancient Mesopotamians used stamped bricks as an early "printing press." At the Great Ziggurat of Ur, builders efficiently stamped thousands of bricks with King Ur-Nammu's name and dedications to the moon god, preserving messages for millennia. 1932 LION GATE BABYLON

THE STORIES TOLD BY MESOPOTAMIAN BRICKS Colleague Moudhy Al-Rashid. Moudhy Al-Rashidexplains how millions of mud bricks reveal the history of ancient Mesopotamia, from the construction of massive temples to the 9-kilometer wall of Uruk. These bricks were often stamped with the names of kings to ensure their deeds were known to the gods. Beyond royal propaganda, bricks preserve intimate moments, such as the accidental paw prints of dogs or footprints of children left while the clay dried in the sun. NUMBER 2 1880 UR EXPEDITION

"Integration with Procore? Everyone warned us they'd copy our product. We did it anyway - and it became our best go-to-market decision."In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Or Lakritz, founder of StructShare (now Trimble Materials), and we got to learn about how a 21-person startup navigated acquisition conversations with multiple players, the critical importance of transparency during M&A, why integrating with Procore in 2021 was one of their best decisions... and many more!Tune in to find out about:✅ Why Trimble chose to buy instead of build - and how StructShare filled a strategic procurement gap✅ The real differences between being acquired by a platform giant vs. private equity (spoiler: it's all about narrative)✅ How Or managed team culture and morale through the acquisition process with full transparency✅ Why distribution matters more than product in construction tech - and what AI might change about thatThis one's packed with honest insights from someone who actually lived through it. Worth the listen.Our Sponsor:Aphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coArchdesk -  “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comBuildVision -   streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.ioChapters0:00 Intro4:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 4:59 The Acquisition Story of Structure 9:17 Navigating the Acquisition Process 16:18 Cultural Integration Post-Acquisition 18:15 Lessons Learned from Building Structure 31:46 The Evolution of the Procurement Space 33:04 The Evolution of Construction Tech 35:58 AI's Impact on Procurement Processes 39:20 Building the Future of Procurement 42:24 Navigating Go-to-Market Strategies 44:36 Acquisition Insights and Market Dynamics 57:35 Integrating with Industry Giants 1:01:02 Personal Growth and Impact in Business

Merry Christmas, everyone! Today's news is all about my favorite sets of the year. It was really hard this year, as there were so many great sets! I hope you had a good year, and I can't wait to kick off season 6 next week!Rebrickable Review: Die Hard Christmas Ornament by Joel Short Top 10 sets of the year!10356 Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701D10365 Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Ship75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship 21355 The Evolution of STEM21357 Disney Pixar Luxo Jr.31215 Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers42207 Ferrari SF 24 F1 Car72046 Game Boy75409 Jango Fett's Firespray Class StarshipAdventure in TransylvaniaTop 3 Gifts with Purchase1. Star Trek Type 15 Shuttlepod2. The Lord of the Rings Smeagol & Deagol 3. SEGA Genesis Controller Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

Daniele from St. Joe Today talks about all of the great things happening this weekend plus Fernanda from Bricks and Minifigs talks about all the cool things they are doing in St. Joe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 12! We made it! And for a very special day, I have a very special game. As of December 12th, 2025, if I HAAAAAAD to choose a game as the "Greatest Game of All Time" then it would be this one, a game I love very much and one that has already brought me just shy of 400 hours of festive, joyful playtime since its release, even though I haven't played more than an hour of that in 2025.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 11, and it's all about a game that had the biggest impact on my gaming tastes and habits.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 10, and it's all about a game that changed my perspective on what or how games could be.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Recorded Live from Bricks, London on Saturday 20th December 2025.

Recorded Live from Bricks, London on Saturday 20th December 2025.

Recorded Live from Bricks, London on Saturday 20th December 2025.

Recorded Live from Bricks, London on Saturday 20th December 2025.

Recorded Live from Bricks, London on Saturday 20th December 2025.

Recorded Live from Bricks, London on Saturday 20th December 2025.

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 9, and it's all about the game that tells my favorite love story in gaming (not recorded, though it should have been: a special honorable mention to To The Moon).Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 8, and it's all about a game with which I connected on a deep level.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 7, and it's all about the weirdest game that I absolutely adore.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

It's that time of year again, time to light the LEGO Christmas tree! I hope you ordered your LEGO this week so it can go under the tree! Celebrate Ninjago's anniversary at LEGOLAND and it's time for some Smart Play time. All that and more on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review:  76458 Hogsmeade Village Collectors Edition Rebrickable Review: Fire Dragon Bust inspired by Smaug by Luke_a_ArtEmployee giftCMF 29LEGO Store openingNinjago at LEGOLANDNike basketball gameDesigner program island restockStar Wars smart playBatman game launch dateSpongebob 2026Bricka magazinePeppa Pig rumorsNYC tree lightinglast days to buy!Macy's saleThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 6, and it's both the game that defined my 6th-gen gaming life (which landed in my late teens and early 20s for those following along) and a game I replayed countless times.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 5, a game that sparked my love for a genre.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

'BradCast' 12/16/2025 (Bricks in the Wall) by Progressive Voices

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 4, the 32/64-bit-era game of my adolescence.Listen tomorrow for Day 5, a game that sparked my love for a genre.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

As project managers, we spend a lot of time talking about tools, processes, and delivery frameworks—but far less time talking about the invisible structure that holds projects together: trust. In this Top Shelf Replay episode of Project Management Happy Hour, Kim Essendrup and Kate Anderson revisit one of the show's earliest and most enduring concepts: Trust Bricks. Originally recorded in 2018, this short but powerful episode explores how trust is built—not through grand gestures or heroic saves—but through consistent, everyday actions that compound over time. The core idea is simple: trust is predictability. When you repeatedly do what you say you'll do—whether that's sending meeting notes on time, honoring estimates, or showing up prepared—you lay one small Trust Brick at a time. Over weeks, months, and years, those bricks form a structure strong enough to withstand missed deadlines, bad news, or the occasional broken promise. Kim and Kate break down why Trust Bricks matter so much in project environments: Teams are more honest with you when they trust you Estimates improve when people believe they won't be punished for telling the truth Difficult conversations become easier when everyone believes you're on the same side Sponsors give you more latitude when your track record is consistent The conversation also explores what happens when trust breaks—and how the same Trust Brick approach can be used to rebuild credibility. Rather than trying to restore trust with a single "big win," the hosts argue that rebuilding starts small: partial deliverables, frequent check-ins, and deliberately meeting micro-commitments until confidence is restored. In the replay commentary, Kim and Kate reflect on how their thinking has evolved since the original recording. They discuss: The role of showing up consistently, even when no explicit promise was made How trust operates differently in virtual and remote teams Why strong performers can accidentally set expectations that lead to burnout How leaders vary widely in how much "trust damage" they tolerate before overreacting The episode also revisits the journey of Trust Bricks beyond the podcast, including Kim's experience delivering a TEDx talk on the topic and refining the framework into three enduring lessons: You are always building or breaking Trust Bricks—whether you realize it or not Missed expectations don't pause trust building; they actively tear it down Unspoken expectations are the fastest way to accidentally destroy trust This episode is a reminder that trust isn't soft, vague, or optional—it's a core delivery skill. If you want stakeholders who back you, teams who tell you the truth, and projects that don't require constant firefighting, it starts with sweating the small commitments. The next time you make a commitment—big or small—ask yourself: Am I laying a brick… or cracking one? Check out Kim's TEDx talk at trust-bricks.com or on the TED youtube channel Want more PM reality without the fluff? Join the PMHH membership for courses, templates, community, and direct access to Kate and Kim. https://pmhappyhour.com/membership

Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder, Bricks of Hope, joins John Williams to talk about the incredible story that led him to start Bricks of Hope, the organization’s mission to deliver LEGO toys to sick children, what is so special about LEGO toys, how the community is aligned with their mission, his favorite LEGO kit, and […]

Hey we did our first live show since 2023! How'd we do? lol. It was really cold outside.

Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder, Bricks of Hope, joins John Williams to talk about the incredible story that led him to start Bricks of Hope, the organization’s mission to deliver LEGO toys to sick children, what is so special about LEGO toys, how the community is aligned with their mission, his favorite LEGO kit, and […]

Hey Retro Gamers!For the holiday season this year I've decided to casually record a "12 Games of Christmas" series, in which I plan to share 12 video games that are in some way meaningful to me, or that will (hopefully) paint a picture of me as a gamer.I typically do a rapid-fire Q&A session with first-time guests to help you get to know their gaming tastes, but I've never done such a thing about myself for you, so here it is!Today's episode is Day 3, the 16-bit game that shaped the future of my gaming tastes.Listen tomorrow for Day 4, the 32/64-bit-era game of my adolescence.Music Credits"Song of Storms" used under Creative Commons Attribution license.Provided by ⁠⁠GameChops⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠Coffee Date⁠⁠ Mastered by ⁠⁠Dj Cutman⁠⁠Composed by Koji KondoOriginally from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time