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The USS Enterprise is on a mission, to become the best LEGO set every! New botnaicals are here just in time for spring? Finally, Brad Pitt is making his LEGO debut! All that and more on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSupport the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Set Review: 71819 Ninjago Dragon Stone ShrineRebrickable Review: Pokémon Cubone by RedverseStar Trek U.S.S. Enterprise!!!Star Trek Shuttle GWP2026 Botanical sets Chinese new yearsNinjago 15th anniversary Speed Champions F1Marvel 2026Target deals!Canceled LEGO sets leakedPyramid giftStorytellingfree turkeyNew York Christmas time!Bricklink series 10 paletteBatman bookPick-a-Brick NovemberThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

Project professionals across the globe deliver meaningful work in myriad ways—all with a goal to make the world a better place. So how did two project managers start their careers, one producing concerts across the globe and the other inspiring teams at LEGO? We discuss what makes them proud to be project managers, some of their favorite projects and more. Our guests are Jim Digby, PMP, project manager and tour and production director at Show Makers in Philadelphia, and Liliana Janette Gómez Castrejón, PMP, project manager at The LEGO Group in Herning, Denmark.  Key themes01:03 Delivering projects, from major music tours to LEGO06:32 The project management skills that help deliver creative projects08:40 Overcoming challenges with stakeholder management and finding your leadership style12:39 Bringing creativity into leading creative projects 17:55 Project manager pride: Creating healthy, diverse team environments 

LEGO Ideas is coming in hot with the most selections ever! The Goonies make their journey on another adventure in LEGO AND Animal Crossing is getting LEGOfied. That and more on thsi week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review: 21361 Gremlins Gizmo Rebrickable Review: Halloween Trick or Treat by Carbohydrates Minecraft 2026Goonies!Ideas designs in FortniteDisney Classic AnimationLEGO PartyBuild a BearBrickboy - KickstarterPaladone licensingLEGO selling in RussiaTechnic 2026Factory set!LEGO Ideas selection!Black Friday LIvestreamFestive WonderlandBatman game awardAnimal CrossingYellow DunkB&N free buildThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

POPMART Head of Southeast Asia & Middle East Jeremy Lee hops on a quick but jam packed conversation with On Call host Paulo on the role of Southeast Asia in POPMART's Global Business, the opportunities for creators and storytellers in the age of generative AI and new innovations in IP protection, and his learnings on leadership across several years leading regional business development for consumer brands.This On Call with Insignia episode is part of a series featuring speakers from the NOVA 2025: SG60 Edition event co-hosted by Smobler, the New York Stock Exchange, Gemini, Nifty Gateway Studio, and Skadden. Timestamps(00:28) Role of Southeast Asia in POPMART's Global Business;(01:33) Role of Role of Singapore and Southeast Asia for Consumer Brand Creation;(02:51) Learnings on IP Protection and IP Innovation for Brands;(04:40) Thoughts on AI and Future of Storytelling; (06:41) GTM Learnings from Southeast Asia; (07:58) Blind Box Leadership Questions; About Jeremy LeeJeremy Lee is Head of Southeast Asia & Middle East for POPMART. Prior to POPMART, he held regional sales and business development leadership roles across consumer brands, from the Lego Group to J&J. He has also been handpicked across these roles to be a leading Diversity & Inclusion advocate, co-creating a psychological safe space to enable team members to bring the best versions of themselves to the workplace. Directed by Paulo JoquiñoProduced by Paulo JoquiñoFollow us on LinkedIn for more updatesThe content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund. Any and all opinions shared in this episode are solely personal thoughts and reflections of the guest and the host.

A battle begins deep in the sewers. What will Troop 4x2 lose as they fight their most terrifying foe yet? Master Brickithon loses control. Sam summons an American hero. Oleg instills class consciousness. Pilfer faces his piratical past. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “These Thoughts Are Not My Own” “Fuguenchillen" The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Myconid Colony” The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Final Boss Battle” by Rod Kim “Frodo's Quest” by Ezra Lipp • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

This week's news focuses on all the LEGO you need to get before it retires, so buy it on Black Friday! There are also some fun new facts about the LEGO Batman video game and a new AI that can sort your LEGO!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review: 21344 The Orient ExpressRebrickable Review: A Piratebaby tribute by BrickturnBlack FridayMinifigure heads...Pumpkin GWPWishlist contestBehind the Wicked scenesStranger Thingsexpensive LEGO caseAI LEGO sorterBatman for saleBricklink salesBrickBoyLEGOLAND Florida ChristmasBatman game featuresMCM Game ConThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

Deze keer komt Steengoed niet uit de studio, maar lopen we rond in de Jaarbeurs. We bezochten een dag voor de opening het grootste LEGO® evenement ter wereld: LEGO® World. En terwijl om ons heen de hoogwerkers en shovels druk bezig zijn met de laatste puntjes op de i zetten, spreken wij met Mark Mansier. Hij is Event Project Manager bij de LEGO Group en aan hem hebben we dit heerlijke feestje te danken. En zet je podcast vooral niet te snel uit, want aan het einde spreekt Elger ook nog even met AFOL en LEGO Masters deelnemer William van Beek over zijn Sprookjesbos gemaakt van steentjes.De shownotes kun je vinden op steengoed.show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LEGO just gave us a plastic aquarium that's the same price as a real one. We're traveling back to the future this time in speed champion scale, and 2x Insiders points! That and more on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review: 40796 Revenge of the Sith Heroes & Villains Rebrickable Review: twin ion engine advanced fighter death star gwp scale by 2bricksofficialDisney Classic Animation GWP2x Insiders PointsNorthern LIghtsBack to the Future Speed ChampionsTropical AquariumMRI ScannerHalloween witchLEGO FIctionNo more natural gasMinas Tirith Code Break gameBest Buy GWPTropical Aquarium GWPCA stole setsFrozen Movie LEGO Ideas fan voteBDP series 5 shipping!Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

Something scary and Tim Curry-related dragging people into the sewers? Whatever could it be??? Sam makes a deal with somebody's prior piratical partner. Oleg has some major troubles with a toucan. Pilfer summons the beast. Master Brickithon peers into Nigel Thornberry's past. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Marauder Noir” “These Thoughts Are Not My Own” The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Demented 90s Cartoon Theme” by Rod Kim “Black Terrier Blues” by Mini Vandals “Frodo's Quest” by Ezra Lipp • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

Forty percent of policyholders have no interaction with their insurer each year. Instead of seeing a compliance gap, Zurich's Chief Customer Officer, Conny Kalcher, saw a massive growth opportunity. This week on The Modern Customer podcast, Conny reveals the high-impact strategic framework she applied, leveraging decades of success at The Lego Group to transform Zurich Insurance. Her strategy, "Beyond Protection," is converting the global insurer into a proactive, human-centric partner. Learn how Conny gained C-suite alignment by proving leaders must "speak finance," linking CX outcomes directly to measurable KPIs on the balance sheet. Tune in now! Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership: The New Rules for Building A Business Around Today's Customer. Follow Blake Morgan on LinkedIn For regular updates on customer experience, sign up for her weekly newsletter here. 

LEGO celebrates 20 years of Batman, kids in Shanghai get a fullsize LEGO playground, and Bricklink Designer Program Series 6 sets are now live for preorders! So much news on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 10332 Medieval Town SquareRebrickable Review: Heavy Duty Tractor Truck by Lucioswitch81LEGO Deals!Nike & LEGO Shanghai playgroundLEGO car challnegeBDP Series 6 pre-ordersInside Tour datesBDP series 9 votingBDP Series 6 minibuildsSmyths polybagsFormula 1 documentaryChristmas Build-a-MinfiigureStorage heads - Spooky!New BatmobilesKing and Queen MinifigsBricktober is back!Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

A LEGO fan paid $20,000 for the UCS Death Star, Christmas might be canceled with shipment delays, and someone built a 13ft LEGO skeleton! That and more amazing stories on this week's LEGO Bricking News.FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 72046 Game BoyRebrickable Review: Midi Death Slice by ohlegoDeath Star releasedLEGO employees are unionizingDeath Stare for $0Northern LIghts dioramaLEGO Party reviewLEGO Nike goes to space13ft LEGO Skeleton!Hungary expansionsNike SweepstakesPlayable Game Boy!Christmas is no longer canceledNinjago at 15 yearsThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

Turns out the top-secret 10th layer of Hell has a rather specific purpose: to contain a very special group of individuals who all share one notably distinct characteristic. Master Brickithon finds a sick mountain bike in the new garage. Oleg follows the trail back to somewhere he's been before. Pilfer gets caught in a sewer drain. Sam gets the Troop past some red tape. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenchillen” “Marauder Noir" The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Birdseye Blues” by Chris Haugen “Nicolas MF Cage” by Ezra Lipp The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Myconid Colony” “Arcane Athenaeum” • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

On this episode Matt gets personal and discusses events of the last year, where the podcast stands, and the future. Due to some topics, listener discretion is advised.Enjoying the show...give us a like and comment on all platforms. Help us make the LEGO world available to all!Find us everywhere through LinkTreeMusic: www.bensound.comLEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.THE BRICKS KING PODCAST IS NOT ENDORSED BY THE LEGO GROUP OR AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bricks-king-podcast-lego--4920139/support.

LEGO is coming back with some adventures in the Discovery centers, since they are now the new owner! The Smart Play brick might change everything, and Pokémon is going to be just as expensive as the cards! That and more on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 43279 Wall-E and Eve Rebrickable Review: Helms Deep The Ultimate Mod by Sebastian Brueckner LEGO buys Discovery CentersFan Media Minifig Historyai setsSmart Play BrickMarvel RumorsOctober shopping listSeries 9 deadline extendedPokemon rumorsGWP ghostRetiring sets listNew LEGOLAND RollercoasterThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

LEGO Masters are now found in Billund! Get double the points on LOTRs sets and find the golden ticket to win all the LEGO you want! (I wish) That and more on this week's short but great Bricking News episode!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 76444 Diagon Alley Wizarding ShopsRebrickable Review: Roller Coaster HP Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Univerals Islands of Adventure by coasters.bricks.worldwide Willy WonkaDouble points LOTRIdeas Perfect VacationUNLIMITED RENEWABLE POWER!Black Pearl backorderMinifigures in WonkaStuart Harris to retireInsiders' points - time to use themBricklink Designer Program is open!Voyagers reviewLEGO Masters AcademyNew HQ in PhoenixBricklink & LEGO.com IntegrationThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

LEGO's Death Star GWP is crap, so people are fixing it. We finally get a teaser that Star Trek is coming and a Christmas tree that is $330??!! All this crazy news and more on this week's Episode of the Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 75691 Glinda & Elphaba Bookends Rebrickable Review: Micro UCS Death Star by evilkirkNew Colorado storeChristmas sets3D printed piece?Star Trek teaserQuantum LEGOLEGO Voyagers launchLEGO Masters Jr. CameoLEGO ClockSega GenesisNike play areaBatman Insiders rewardsBricklink back in stockIdeas sewing machineDeath Star GWP CrapLightning McQueen!Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

THE DEATH STAR! It's finally here. I'm playing catch-up this week, so prepare tons of news! The Black Pearl, Willy Wonka, and so much more of this week's Bricking News episode!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 75417 Star Wars AT-ST WalkerRebrickable Review: Spider-verse CMF - Collectible Minifigure Display Stand by freddiebricks-mocsThe Death StarMineral CollectionIdeas Hobbies winnerBricklink Designer Program Series 6Rebuild the world shortSega Genesis GWP146 LEGO Ideas projectsSeasonal setsGingerbread AT-ATFortnite BrickheadzGremlinsGrowth & RevenueBlack PearlWilly Wonda's Chocolate FactoryPokemon setsHarry Potter free set100m LEGO sprintHideo brickheadzLEGO Gaming ideas challengeBack to Hogwarts rewardLEGO House renovationsNew LEGO themeShire voting liveBDP mini build challengeBuildable Iron ManTrump tariffslargest Minifig collection500,000 BatmobileRating LEGO setsSupport 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.

A group of Lego pros are hoping to build a less stressful environment for young hospital patients by creating brick miniatures of MRI scanners, xray machines and waiting rooms. The Lego verisons of the high tech gear will go Hospitals in South and Otago. Lego put out hundreds of replicas of hospital machinery about eight years ago, but they were snapped up and New Zealand didnt get a look in. Now a South Island Lego group has managed to get the "blue prints" and are building their own. Secretary of the LUG South group, Gavin Evans spoke to Lisa Owen

Oompa Loompa doopity doo, if you are wise you listen and learn the big new news... I tried. Willy Wonka is here, Batman the videogame is coming, and much more! Learn all about it on this week's Bricking News episode!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 43230 Walt Disney Tribute CameraRebrickable Review: Autumn Arboretum by ModularManiacLEGO gets a tax breakDeath Star MinifiguresLEGO Masters Jr.Wheelchair rampDoc Ock bustWinnie the Pooh RumorsWilly Wonka & The Chocolate FactoryArchitecture RumorsRebuild the GalaxyBricklink & LEGOLEGO Batman: LegacyKpop Demon HuntersLEGO Jewelry - Etsy.comLEGO GameCon boothSpider-verse MinifigsUpscale Classic SpaceFormula HelmetToy Story Book NookThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

Troop 4x2 isn't going to let a bunch of measly servants of darkness stand between them and a wealth of wooden nickels! (Also downtime.) Pilfer picks a fight with a truly terrifying Bean. Master Brickithon surreptitiously defenestrates. Oleg builds a haunted camera. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenthrashen” “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Birdseye Blues” by Chris Haugen The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). ”Abandoned Chapel” • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

LEGO video games coming for the youths, Harry Potter takes a trip to Hogsmeade, and LEGO partners with the creators of Wallace and Gromit. So much fun this week and ready for your enjoyment! FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 75639 The Going Merry Pirate ShipRebrickable Review: GBC Rolling Machine 27 by Rimo-YaonaHogsmeade Village Collectors EditionUp-scale baby astronautLEGO NikeBoog stop-motion - LINKHogwarts GWPStar Trek leaksPlay PavilionLEGO Disney Princess Villians UniteHobby GWP vote2026 slatePokemon rumorsOne Piece BIG buildsFan Award SDCCParty Game Halloween MinifiguresWinter Express TrainDelorean winTimes celebrates girlspick-a-brick castle bundlesBluey mobile gameVoyagers Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

LEAKS ALL AROUND! Star Trek, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Harry Potter, leaks are everywhere! We are also getting some spidey new Minifigs and FINALLY some free Bricklink instructions. All this and more on this week's Bricking News episode!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 10372 Hibiscus Rebrickable Review: Ultra Mega Yacht 45,000 parts Minifig scale by MrJBruildsLeaked sets:Star Trek, Black Pear, & Harry Potter Advent Calendar Pre-ordersSpider-man Across the Spider-verse CMFMinnesota gets another store!Inner Child movieLunar Outpost Wall-e and Eve officially revealedCrayon make-and-takeEuro trophyPink roses bouquetHarry Potter BrickheadzBowen Yang MinifigSummer Star Wars disasterCastle centric renewable initiative Bricklink AFOL instructions - LINKOne Piece Gum-Gum - LINK3-in-1 gaming systemNinjago season 3 trailerWednesday setsItalian Riviera out now! - LEGO.comGWP Italian market vanThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, 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.

Well, when the spider tracks lead directly to Barad-dûr, do like the hobbits do and infiltrate the orc encampment! Pilfer becomes his enemy to avoid his enemy. Master Brickithon has a bonding moment with an orc. Oleg uses the Light of Eärendil in an arguably blasphemous but admittedly effective way. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Melodic Marauders Down Under” The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Skeleton Dance” by Myuu “Downtown Metropolis Chase” by Aaron Kenny The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Myconid Colony" “Mansion: Night” • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

In this deeply personal episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I reconnect with longtime listener and creative soul Boone Langston, whose journey from uncertainty to alignment took him all the way to Denmark—where he now designs official LEGO sets. What begins as a moment of appreciation quickly unfolds into a rich, multi-layered conversation about purpose, provision, creative calling, and the nonlinear path that leads us home. Boone vulnerably shares the ups and downs of his journey: the years of not knowing, the pressure of finding “the thing,” the courage to pivot, and even a moment when he and his wife nearly lost their home. You'll hear how saying yes to resonance—whether through LEGO, video, or teaching—eventually led to a wild ride of opportunities, including a spot on LEGO Masters and a full-circle moment working with the LEGO Group itself. We explore: The difference between faith and knowing What it means to live in alignment with your values Why the path often requires letting go of old success stories How love, family, and creativity can guide your decisions more than certainty ever could This is more than a conversation about career. It's a conversation about remembering who you are and choosing the next right step, even when you can't see the whole map. At the end, I share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what's next, and remember the part of you that's still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com

On this week's episode of Bricking News, we're recapping all the LEGO excitement fresh out of Comic-Con! From surprise reveals to epic set announcements, there's a lot to be hyped about. Plus, it's August 1st — and you know what that means: new LEGO releases are officially here, and your wallet might not survive. Tune in for all the details!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickSet Review: 76316 Fantastic Four vs. Galactus Construction Figure Rebrickable Review: A Confrontation on Weathertop by Grinch_AFOLSwelcome Fortnite BrickheadzStar Wars GWPOrnaments 2025LEGO Masters Season 5San Diego Comic Con 2025Nike fall collectionAugust 1 shopping listDC BrickshopFantastic Four new set?Cherry Blossoms artMinecraft 2026K-2SO designer met-upAristocats 2026Death Star rumorsThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, Steve Miles, DavidSupport 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.

San Diego Comic-Con is live, and LEGO showed up! New sets include Nintendo Game Boy, Arkham Asylum, Wicked, and much more! Enjoy the weekend of fun news and LEGO will provide, along with the Back 2 Brick Bricking News podcast!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickLEGOLAND's secret? Merch! - YouTubeSet Review: 77092 Great Deku Tree 2-in-1  https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/fly-with-dodo-airlines-77051Rebrickable Review: Nintendo Game Boy SP by MEMinifigure in spaceJuly/August make-and-takeSDCC boothNintendo Game BoyGame Boy CommercialGamescom 2025Arkham Asylum revealedAlienware Area 51Stranger Things BirckheadzFish tankNeuschwanstein Castle make-and-takeTechnic NASAPick-a-Brick by colorOne Piece Gum-GumLEGO Ideas surgeSingapore LEGO muralWicked For GoodWall-e & EvaThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, Steve Miles, DavidSupport 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.

Staff Chase has a simple premise—find hidden staff members, collect wooden nickels, get free candy bars! Be a shame if somebody were to exert their fell influence during the middle of it, eh? Oleg runs into his grandmama. Pilfer builds man's best friend from the soil. Master Brickithon finds good tracks and bad tracks. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Currently Being Subsumed” “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Myconid Colony” The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Chromatic Rag” by Min Vandals “Smokey's Lounge” by TrackTribe “Busy City” by TrackTribe “Skeleton Dance” by Myuu • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

In this landmark 200th episode we bring together five inspiring CHROs to share actionable insights on navigating the future of work. Each leader responds to listener questions with practical strategies that highlight HR's vital role in driving transformation with empathy, agility, and human-centred leadership: ·        Dannii Portsmouth of PepsiCo EMEA explores how HR can harness AI by fostering emotional intelligence, ethical judgement, and curiosity; ·        Elaine Grell at Ogilvy EMEA shares creative ways to embed AI across the business through inclusive learning and playful experimentation; ·        Elly Tomlins at EasyJet discusses the importance of purpose-driven, honest communication to balance transformation with cost efficiency; ·        Loren Shuster at The LEGO Group reveals how leadership is evolving beyond hierarchy into collaborative, cross-functional approaches supported by AI-powered personalised development platforms; and ·        Natalia Wallenberg at Ahold Delhaize, offers four key principles for building future-ready leaders. Listen to hear these and her practical 2-2-2 framework that builds business resilience and agility. Together, these insights illuminate a powerful vision for HR's role - not just as a driver of change, but as a beacon of hope and human connection, inspiring purpose-led leadership in a world of constant transformation. Thank you to everyone that sent in a question, and thanks to you for listening – we're delighted to celebrate this 200th episode and the power of #HRChangemakers! References: None Sponsored by How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 2025 This episode is brought to you by HR's boldest moment yet - How HR Leaders Change the World Live! Today's HR leaders are navigating extraordinary demands, balancing short-term business performance with shaping long-term, purpose-driven strategy. Yet despite holding the key to sustainable commercial success, HR is often undervalued, under-supported, and expected to play it safe. That's exactly why we created How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! - an extraordinary event bringing together pioneering HR leaders who believe our profession can be a transformative force for both business growth and social good. This year's event is the boldest yet, featuring candid, strategic conversations and powerful insights from global CHROs. You'll leave with actionable takeaways and a renewed sense of the power of your role, with 100% of profits donated to support vulnerable children - meaning your impact starts before you even walk through the door. Early bird tickets are for a limited time only, saving you £100 if you book before 31st July.   Take a look at the agenda and see our first CHRO speaker announcements, plus our legendary keynote - Bob Geldof KBE!   Don't miss out – click here to secure your place today and join fellow #HRChangemakers enhancing their influence and impact. We can't wait to see you there!     

LEGO just built a life-sized model of Iron Man, we head into the Italian Riviera, and free sets all around! All the latest LEGO news on this week's Bricking News!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM: @backtwobrickLEGOLAND's secret? Merch! - YouTubeSet Review: 10351 Sherlock Holmes Book NookRebrickable Review: Enterprise NX-01 Midi scale Star Trek Enterprise by Skyfox2kHappy Birthday, Brickset!LEGO 100 Top Toys in History LEGO is slow on Star WarsLEGO Marvel Brickverse?Life-size Iron ManFree BlueyFree LEGO PaintingStar Wars 2026 rumorsLEGO Nike Football eventRECORD Ideas sets - TikTokSDCC LEGO MastersH&MMinifigure Factory - Megatron?Magic Maze for saleTrash & drugs in LEGO bagsNorth Carolina LEGO Store Brick Take Back in the USA City 2026 rumorsLEGOLAND California ExpansionLEGO Italian Riviera Revealed Wimbledon Champion strawberryDREAMZzz free buildThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, Steve Miles, DavidFreedmen's affairs radio This program will focus on political, social and cultural concerns for descendants of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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.

Transformers takes over, Formula 1 gets a trophy fit for a LEGO fan, and Friends is getting a live action movie! All the latest news here at Back 2 Brick!P.S. Sorry I'm late!FOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT: @BackTwoBrickSet Review: 10357 Shelby Cobra 427 S/CRebrickable Review: Daedalus class-battlecruiser midi-scale by CreationCaravanSoundwaveFriend Live ActionInsiders DaysRepublic Juggernaut disasterWicket the EwokWicked MinifiguresMcLaren LEGOLAND WindsorUp-scaled MinifigureOne Piece FreebiesNeil DruckmannF1 Trophyyour own F1 trophy!No instructionsSDCC 2025DREAMZZz Season 3Shanghai LEGOLANDSustainability guideLEGO Masters Jr.BDP Pallette Series 9LEGO Insiders F1 Las VegasThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, Steve MilesFreedmen's affairs radio This program will focus on political, social and cultural concerns for descendants of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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.

Downtime is upon us—a chance to rest up, straighten up, and uncover some very mysterious goings-on around Camp Studston! Oleg builds a handy new gadget. Master Brickithon has a very normal meeting with Master Bricktholomew. Pilfer goes straight-edge, definitely 100% for sure. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “I've Got Sixpence (Traditional)” The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Tiptoes” by Myuu • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

LEGO news of the week! Star Wars, Halloween, and a Castle are coming out on August 1st! There are a few gifts with purchase that you might want to snag and the Herschel collaboration kicks off!Organize your LEGO sets in the best way possible! Check out Brick Bagz!Kickstarter Campaign starts June 30th! - Kickstarter.comFOLLOW MY NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT: @BackTwoBrickSet Review: 71799 Ninjago City MarketsRebrickable Review: Nazgul - The First Encounter by rebelniliStar Wars August 1Halloween 2025Bricklink series orders canceledBotanicals August 1Herschel Collection - herschel.comAfrican Savannah GWPBlender Builder toolArcade MachineArchitecture castleMario Kart 2025Minifig in spaceLEGO in IndiaRebuild the GalaxyHobby Ideas ContestNike collabGenerative AI InternshipFerris Wheel GWP100 influential companyThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Richael Rice, Steve MilesSupport 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.

On this week's Bricking News: LEGO heads back to the 90s where they FINALLY made their selections! A rare Minifigure went up for auction, starting at $15k, and look cool for next school year with the new Herschel collab with LEGO.Organize your LEGO sets in the best way possible! Check out Brick Bagz!Kickstarter Campaign starts June 30th! - Kickstarter.comCheck out my YouTube channel!Set Review: 10353 Williams Racing FW14B Nigel Mansell Rebrickable Review: Set 75407 Minifigure Display Stand by farawaybricks Flying moon car!Herschel collabBricklink accounts merge90s competitionBricklink orders arriving!Peter Jackson MinifigureLOTR competitionSuperman tinsInside Tour 2025 set50 years of JawsFriendly Snails GWPJuly 1st shopping listSegment displayLEGO IslandLondon Alley makeoverIranian propaganda...Jane Austen sold outZero landfill waste!Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block ShopSupport 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.

A fight with the witches? Who could have seen this coming??? Oleg takes a trip to the lake. Master Brickithon throws some salt in the wound. Pilfer acts in the interest of the void. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “The Seven Most Dangerous Things in the Outback” “Fuguenchillen” “KK Hard Times” • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

This week on Bricking News: LEGO Masters is moving to a new home—and not everyone's thrilled. The BrickLink Designer Program is turning builders into millionaires, and it's time to double up with 2x Insiders Points. All that and more in this brick-packed episode!Check out my YouTube channel!Set Review: 21265 The Crafting TableRebrickable Review: Banksy Girl with Balloon by Brick_LizardBricklink Designer Program Series 8BDP Series 5 pre-orderNinjago anniversaryNew LEGO Masters hoseOne Piece selling out2x Insiders Points & GWPFortnite dorm roomLEGO Masters Academy sweepstakesLEGO toastStanley Cup tributeVideo Games consolidationStore opening exclusiveCelebrate the 90s - delayed... againWicked 18+ setThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block ShopSupport 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.

You have probably noticed we are getting more provocative with our episodes and their titles. A few weeks ago we released an episode titled “Is Brand Purpose Dead.” Well this week's episode takes it up a notch: “The Day the Universe Changed: How the last five years have changed us as humans and consumers.” Jim's guests are Mike Moynihan, the SVP of Brand, Marketing, Insights and Partnerships at the Lego Group, and George Carey, the founder and CEO of Human-ology, a research company that tracks shifts in values and emotions that shape human attitudes and behaviors.mTheir clients include Google, Nike, McDonalds, and of course Lego. Mike has been at Lego for an amazing 30 years, and George founded his company about 15 years ago. George will share how the human inside the consumer has fundamentally changed over the past five years, beginning with the pandemic and then intensifying with the 2024 US elections. And Mike from Lego will talk to how this has changed how they think about their brand, and the initiatives that emanated from that.---This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte and StrawberryFrog.Learn more: https://strawberryfrog.com/jimSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Bricking News: LEGO's BrickLink Designer Program takes aim at scalpers, Fortnite gears up for a superpowered crossover with Superman, and car enthusiasts rejoice as the Shelby Cobra speeds into the LEGO garage. All that and more in this brick-packed episode!Check out my YouTube channel!Set Review: 10348 Japanese Red Maple Bonsai TreeMOC Review:  Bricktendo Home Console Pack by IBrickedItUpBecome a Brick Stud! – Patreon.comSubscribe on YouTube! – YouTube.comBrickworld ChicagoShelby CobraWorld Play DayBricklink Series 5 IncreaseHamburg Discovery CenterDeloitte give you $1000Tile StudioFortnite AI voicesInsiders VaultBricklink series 5 mini-buildsSuperman FortniteSuperheroes FortniteBricklink Designer Program series 8Bluey ice creameryLEGO Party!LEGOLAND Nike Play AreaLEGO VoyagersNinjago RobloxFormula 4 sponsorThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block ShopSupport 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.

Happy Friday, everyone! This week's update is one of those episodes where the pieces don't immediately look connected until you zoom out. A CEO warning of mass white collar unemployment. A Lego research study shows that kids are already immersed in generative AI. And, Apple is shaking things up by dismantling the myth of “AI thinking.” Three different angles, but they all speak to a deeper tension:We're moving too fast without understanding the cost.We're putting trust in tools we don't fully grasp.And, we're forgetting the humans we're building for.With that, let's get into it.⸻Anthropic Predicts a “White Collar Bloodbath”—But Who's Responsible for the Fallout?In an interview that's made headlines for its stark predictions, Anthropic's CEO warned that 10–20% of entry-level white collar jobs could disappear in the next five years. But here's the real tension: the people building the future are the same ones warning us about it while doing very little to help people prepare. I unpack what's hype and what's legit, why awareness isn't enough, what leaders are failing to do, and why we can't afford to cut junior talent just because AI can the work we're assigning to them today.⸻25% of Kids Are Already Using AI—and They Might Understand It Better Than We DoNew research from the LEGO Group and the Alan Turing Institute reveals something few adults want to admit: kids aren't just using generative AI; they're often using it more thoughtfully than grown-ups. But with that comes risk. These tools weren't built with kids in mind. And when parents, teachers, and tech companies all assume someone else will handle it, we end up in a dangerous game of hot potato. I share why we need to shift from fear and finger-pointing to modeling, mentoring, and inclusion.⸻Apple's Report on “The Illusion of Thinking” Just Changed the AI NarrativeBuried amidst all the noise this week was a paper from Apple that's already starting to make some big waves. In it, they highlight that LLMs and even advanced “reasoning” models (LRMs) may look smarter. However, they collapse under the weight of complexity. Apple found that the more complex the task, the worse these systems performed. I explain what this means for decision-makers, why overconfidence in AI's thinking will backfire, and how this information forces us to rethink what AI is actually good at and acknowledge what it's not.⸻If this episode reframed the way you're thinking about AI, or gave you language for the tension you're feeling around it, share it with someone who needs it. Leave a rating, drop a comment, and follow for future breakdowns delivered with clarity, not chaos.—Show Notes:In this Weekly Update, Christopher Lind dives into three stories exposing uncomfortable truths about where AI is headed. First, he explores the Anthropic CEO's bold prediction that AI could eliminate up to 20% of white collar entry-level jobs—and why leaders aren't doing enough to prepare their people. Then, he unpacks new research from LEGO and the Alan Turing Institute showing how 8–12-year-olds are using generative AI and the concerning lack of oversight. Finally, he breaks down Apple's new report that calls into question AI's supposed “reasoning” abilities, revealing the gap between appearance and reality in today's most advanced systems.00:00 – Introduction01:04 – Overview of Topics02:28 – Anthropic's White Collar Job Loss Predictions16:37 – AI and Children: What the LEGO/Turing Report Reveals38:33 – Apple's Research on AI Reasoning and the “Illusion of Thinking”57:09 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways#Anthropic #AppleAI #GenerativeAI #AIandEducation #FutureOfWork #AIethics #AlanTuringInstitute #LEGO #AIstrategy #DigitalLeadership

No time to get roped into soliloquizing, we've got mysteries to solve, soup to brew, and (apparently) bells to ring! Pilfer bribes a bunch of teenagers. Oleg takes the lead in the kitchen. Master Brickithon puts his rhyming couplets to the test. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Tiptoes” by Myuu “First Dream” by Brian Bolger The following songs are by the fantastic Kevin MacLeod. Music: March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4021-march-of-the-spoons Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: The Snow Queen by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4511-the-snow-queen Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Death March of the Under King” • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas and Last Pine Press. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

This week on Bricking News: LEGO sets sail into the anime world with new One Piece kits, a young builder enhances his prosthetic arm with LEGO bricks, and Bricklink Designer Program pre-orders kick off next week. All that and more in this episode!Check out my YouTube channel!Set Review: 21350 JawsMOC Review:  Homer   into the bushes by JKBrickworks Become a Brick Stud! – Patreon.comSubscribe on YouTube! – YouTube.comHow to Train Your Dragon: ToothlessMiles Morales MaskCruella De Vil's carLEGO House signing eventsRobot LEGO armUnreal Editor for FortniteLEGO botanical workshopShe Built This campaign - Run DMCLEGO Serpentine PavilionLEGO Ideas 100th ChallengeOne Piece sets!Spider-man Across the Spiderverse CMFInnovation Park updateBricklink Designer Pre-ordersNostaliga winners delayedThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block ShopSupport 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.

LEGO Lord of the Rings is back and ready to be put between your books, Nike sets are here, and time for some June shopping! All that and more on this week's Bricking News!LEGO almost got this right - YouTube.comSet Review: 10349 Happy PlantsMOC Review:  76215 Black Panther Bust Alternate Build by Ransom_FernBecome a Brick Stud! – Patreon.comSubscribe on YouTube! – YouTube.comRebrickable Instructions - Rebrickabe.comTimeless CreationsLord of the Rings Book NookJune shopping listDREAMZzz Season 3 Nike Air MaxNike DunkLEGO Island Reverse Engineered - YouTube.com Levi Colwill FootballGabby's Dollhouse the Movie3D Printer in LEGO - YouTube.comSydney Block-buster exhibitionTransformers ShockwaveFootball LEGO TattooTwist of Nostalgia winnerEpic Universe buildNinjago Graphic NovelLEGO Ideas GWP RumorsSonic GWP RumorThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block ShopSupport 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.

Campfire ceremony is tonight—a chance for all the young builders to get on the stage in the Campfire Bowl and perform for the rest of the camp! But people are going missing... Not just from physical space, but also from memory. Pilfer relies on his trigger finger. Master Brickithon tries to reconnect with an old colleague. Oleg wishes his too too solid flesh would melt. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following also by Ned Wilcock. “I've got Sixpence (Traditional)” “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Myconid Colony” • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

In an era where technology is advancing at lightning speed, franchisors must adapt or risk being left behind. Enter Jeremy Brazeal, a visionary from Reality Interactive, who who previously led groundbreaking consumer, digital engagement, and advertising work for global icons like The LEGO Group and The Coca-Cola Company. Now agency-side at Reality, he's helping redefine how brands connect with customers through the power of AI and smart retail tools. Jeremy's keen focus on using tech to cultivate customer affinity has propelled him to the cutting edge of AI innovation in franchising.In this episode of Smart Franchising Podcast, Jeremy reveals:How AI serves as an invisible but invaluable friend in driving customer loyaltyThe creative ways AI tools are boosting revenue streams in unexpected sectorsStrategies for integrating AI seamlessly without overwhelming your budgetReal-world examples of AI transforming the athletics industry through hyper-personalizationWays AI can refine the in-store experience and streamline customer interactionsOn AI's Role as a Brand's Best FriendJeremy Brazeal: “AI could very much have the person on the other side, the cashier, be AI. That cashier is also, to an extent, a nutritionist...So in the future world that is now, sometimes the cashier is a nutritionist.”On Creating Value Through TechnologyJeremy Brazeal: “The big shift that's happened is really about the power of the hardware and then AI's ability to access a ton of data points at once...you want to have that conversation. It's personal. You want those solutions personalized to you.”On Core Mission FocusJeremy Brazeal: "What is that mission that you're trying to accomplish that's going to differentiate you from your competitors? What is that core mission? And then if you're going to incorporate something like an AI tool, how does it help you achieve that core mission? And if it doesn't, don't do it."

An amazing fan-made Bionicle game is forced to be canceled, an F1 driver wants a championship LEGO race, and get your new Minifigures from a vending machine!All this and more on this week's Bricking News!LEGO almost got this right - YouTube.comSet Review: 21342 The Insect CollectionMOC Review:  The Old Distric by Steven8D Become a Brick Stud! – Patreon.comSubscribe on YouTube! – YouTube.comRebrickable Instructions - Rebrickabe.comCity TowerKids review BlueyF1 Driver wants more setsBionicle Game shut down - YouTube.comAndor cast reactsFaluland contest winnerBoston HubBricklink 25th anniversary challengeLEGO Idea STEM contestLEGO Ideas twist of nostalgiaMinifigure Vending MachineThemes that didn't make the cutLEGO steam-powered challenge2x Insiders points F1LEGO stationeryNew color!LEGO Nature exhibitBricklink order failureBoston library grantMinifigure Factory classic additionsThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Matthew Vanden Boogart, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block ShopSupport 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.

LEGO Mario Kart, F1 sets built in a wind tunnel, and the Simpsons are back! All these stories and much more on this week's Bricking News!Set Review: 76450 Book Nook Hogwarts ExpressMOC Review: Chaos 3 pack normal, hero, and dark Sonic Adventures 2 by DreesejonesBecome a Brick Stud! – Patreon.comSubscribe on YouTube! – YouTube.comRebrickable Instructions - Rebrickabe.comMay 15 releasesSpiny ShellPixar Luxo Jr. - LEGO.comBricklink Designs return!Krusty Burger - LEGO.comSimpsons GWP- Some no likeyFantastic Four - LEGO.comLEGOGPTE-MethanolVietnam cracks down on fake LEGOVirginia WarehouseWorld at PlayFerrari build... in a wind tunnel!LEGO in the WildBotanical stoopThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Matthew Vanden Boogart, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block ShopSupport 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.

Welcome back to Camp Studston for a grand summer of fun activities, earning Builder Badges, and hunting terrible monsters! Join Master Brickithon, Pilfer the Pirate, and Oleg the Exchange Student as we expand on their world, adapting it for play using the Bump in the Dark RPG. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The theme song for The Tension Builders is "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. "TipToes" by Myuu • • • This actual play episode uses the Bump in the Dark RPG rules by Jex Thomas. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the LEGO brand or its owner The LEGO Group.

LEGO decided to build FULL-SIZED F1 cars and race them! More set reviews for this summer and a new NASA Aircraft ready to take flight.  All that and more on this week's Bricking News!Set Review: 60470 Explorers' Arctic Polar Express TrainMOC Review: Andor Season 2 Artistic Poster Concept by JellcoBecome a Brick Stud! – Patreon.comSubscribe on YouTube! – YouTube.comRebrickable Instructions - Rebrickabe.comBattle DroidPlo Koon MicrofighterBattle pack57 LEGO IdeasNASA Shuttle Carrier AircraftMinecraft Summer 2025Harry Potter Summer 2025Friends Summer 2025DREAMZzz Summer 2025Disney Summer 2025City Summer 2025Full-sized LEGO F1 race!LEGOLAND Insiders PointsFree Ninjago setAugmented Reality LEGO game - YouTube.comLEGO Masters Season 5One Piece Bricklink Designer Program Series 8World Play DayBricklink Series 5 mini-buildsLEGO Icons rumorsLEGO store-exclusive setsThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Matthew Vanden Boogart, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block ShopSupport 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.

On this episode we discuss the moment Batman became itty bitty, when Superman jumped in a mini-mech, and a Batman movie favorite. Get your favorite HERE!Enjoying the show...give us a like and comment on all platforms. Help us make the LEGO world available to all!Find us everywhere through LinkTreeMusic: www.bensound.comLEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.THE BRICKS KING PODCAST IS NOT ENDORSED BY THE LEGO GROUP OR AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bricks-king-podcast-lego--4920139/support.

Get ready to embark on a journey through aviation history as the LEGO Group announces the new LEGO Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. This is a must-have for aerospace enthusiasts and LEGO® fans alike! The stunning new set allows you recreate the iconic Boeing™ 747™ and NASA Space Shuttle Enterprise, the dynamic duo that played a crucial role in shaping the future of space travel. Savor every moment, as you bring this iconic tribute to innovation and exploration to life, piece by piece.The LEGO Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is available for LEGO Insiders from 15th May 2025 at www.LEGO.com/Shuttle and LEGO Stores for all from 18th May 2025 priced at €229.99/ £199.99/ $229.99.Enjoying the show...give us a like and comment on all platforms. Help us make the LEGO world available to all!Find us everywhere through LinkTreeMusic: www.bensound.comLEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.THE BRICKS KING PODCAST IS NOT ENDORSED BY THE LEGO GROUP OR AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bricks-king-podcast-lego--4920139/support.