The Hidden Bricks: LEGO Podcast

Ever start with one hobby… and somehow end up with five more? Whether it’s LEGO, Star Wars, Formula 1, movies, or collecting just about anything, there’s something about the things we love that keeps pulling us further down the rabbit hole. And sometimes, the best part isn’t even the hobby itself. It’s the people, experiences, and friendships that come along with it. In Episode 62 of The Hidden Br...

Halloween is almost here… and things are getting a little spooky on The Hidden Bricks! In Episode 61 of The Hidden Bricks, The Fright Before Halloween, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with a fun, laid-back conversation about spooky LEGO sets, creepy minifigures, haunted builds, and everything we love about this time of year. We’re also taking a trip down memory lane with childhood Hallowee...

Have you ever sat down to build a LEGO set after a long day… and suddenly everything else just seemed to fade away? Sometimes building LEGO is about more than just putting bricks together. It’s about slowing down, clearing your mind, reconnecting with childhood memories, or finding a little comfort when life gets overwhelming. But what if LEGO gives us something much bigger than just a hobby? In E...

Have you ever gotten excited about a new LEGO set… only to immediately start wondering what LEGO is releasing next? New reveals, rumors, leaks, retirement lists, and upcoming releases—it feels like there’s always something new around the corner. So are LEGO fans becoming too obsessed with what’s next? In Episode 59 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re talking about how constantly looking ahead has changed...

Have you ever looked at an incredible LEGO MOC and thought, “How did they even come up with that?” For some LEGO fans, creating their own builds is a huge part of the hobby. For others, following the instructions and building official LEGO sets is where most of the experience comes from. So what does it take to go from building LEGO sets to creating something of your own? In Episode 58 of The Hidd...

Have you ever looked around at your LEGO collection and thought, “Okay… where am I supposed to put all of this?” For some LEGO fans, the hobby has its own dedicated room. For others, it might be a corner of an office, a few shelves, the basement, or wherever there’s enough room to build. So what makes a great LEGO space? In Episode 57 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re talking about the spaces we create...

Have you ever finished a LEGO set and thought, “That was an awesome build”… or maybe, “I never want to build that again”? Some LEGO sets are fun from the first bag, while others might look incredible when they’re finished but feel repetitive, frustrating, or way too long along the way. So what actually makes a LEGO set fun to build? In Episode 56 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re talking about the LEGO...

Have you ever had a LEGO opinion you were absolutely sure about… only to completely change your mind later? Maybe you said you’d never spend that much on a LEGO set, didn’t care about minifigures, thought you’d only collect one theme, refused to buy used LEGO, or had some other LEGO rule you were convinced you’d always follow. Yeah… opinions change. 😂 In Episode 55 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re loo...

LEGO is an amazing hobby… but somewhere between building sets, collecting, sharing MOCs, and attending conventions, it can become about something much bigger than the bricks—the people you meet along the way. In Episode 54 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re talking about what makes the LEGO community so special. From discovering the AFOL community for the first time and connecting with other LEGO fans on...

LEGO is an amazing hobby… but between new releases, retiring sets, conventions, and those deals that are just too good to pass up, it can get expensive fast. In Episode 53 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re talking about how to make the LEGO hobby more affordable. From finding deals and building your collection on a budget to planning your LEGO spending each year and figuring out the best places to sell...

LEGO conventions are some of the most exciting events in the hobby… but what does it actually take to make one happen? In Episode 52 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re joined by Cody Ottley from BrickSlopes to explore what goes on behind the scenes of one of the LEGO community’s most anticipated fan conventions. From months of planning and coordinating volunteers to incredible displays, exhibitors, and u...

LEGO is releasing more sets than ever before… but is that actually a good thing? In Episode 51 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re discussing one of the biggest debates in the LEGO community: Is LEGO making too many sets? From massive release waves and expanding themes to FOMO, collecting on a budget, and finding space to display everything, we’re exploring both sides of the conversation. Is the growing n...

What happens when LEGO builds come to life after the lights go on? In Episode 50 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re joined by Kenny Lee, founder and CEO of Light My Bricks, for a conversation about LEGO, lighting builds, displaying collections, and the community surrounding the hobby. From how lighting can completely change the look and atmosphere of a finished build to what makes certain displays stand...

LEGO Gifts with Purchase are supposed to feel like a free bonus… but when you’re adding another set to your cart just to reach the spending threshold, how free are they really? In Episode 49 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re talking about the LEGO GWPs that feel worth chasing, the ones that miss the mark, and what actually makes a bonus set feel special. From spending thresholds and limited availability...

It all starts with one LEGO set… and before you know it, you’re checking retirement lists, planning vacations around conventions, reorganizing your shelves, and somehow making room for “just one more.” In Episode 48 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re talking about the unexpected habits that come with being a LEGO fan. From buying and building to displaying and collecting, we’re sharing the routines we ne...

What makes a LEGO convention so memorable? In Episode 47 of The Hidden Bricks, we explore what happens when thousands of LEGO fans come together in one place. From incredible MOCs and creative inspiration to meeting friends, creators, and fellow builders, we’re discussing the experiences that make conventions a unique part of the hobby. We share stories from our convention experiences, talk about...

What does it take to bring one of NINJAGO’s most beloved characters to life? In Episode 46 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re joined by Michael Adamthwaite, the voice of Jay, to celebrate 15 years of NINJAGO and look back on the journey of one of LEGO’s most successful themes. From landing the role of Jay to watching NINJAGO grow into a global phenomenon, Michael shares stories from behind the microphone...

After all the hype, countdowns, wish lists, and anticipation, did June 1st actually deliver? In Episode 45 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re breaking down the biggest June 1st LEGO releases and sharing our first impressions now that the sets are finally here. From highly anticipated launches to surprise standouts, we’re discussing what lived up to expectations, what caught us off guard, and whether this...

Every LEGO fan has one… The set that got away. In Episode 44 of The Hidden Bricks, we’re diving into LEGO white whale sets—the retired builds collectors still dream about owning and the sets fans regret missing the most. From impossible-to-find classics and expensive retired sets to future white whales in the making, we’re breaking down why certain LEGO sets stay legendary long after retirement. A...

What makes the BrickLink Designer Program so exciting… and so frustrating at the same time? In Episode 43, we’re diving into the BDP and why it feels so different from regular LEGO releases. From incredible fan-made builds and community voting to crowdfunding pressure, limited quantities, and missing out on sets everyone wants, we’re breaking down why so many LEGO fans are obsessed with it right n...

Does LEGO Lord of the Rings actually live up to the hype… or does Middle-earth carry the theme harder than the builds themselves? In Episode 42, we’re diving into LEGO Lord of the Rings—from the original wave of sets to the newest Middle-earth releases—and talking about why this theme still feels so important to LEGO fans today. From Rivendell and Barad-dûr… to armies, minifigs, fantasy world-buil...

Are LEGO minifigures becoming more important than the builds themselves? In Episode 41 of The Hidden Bricks, we break down one of the biggest shifts in the LEGO hobby—how minifigs went from being part of the set to becoming a major reason people buy them in the first place. From CMFs and army building to exclusive characters and rare collectible figs, we’re diving into how much minifigs actually m...

What still hits harder… the sets themselves, or the way they made building feel? In Episode 40, we’re diving into Classic Space—one of the most iconic LEGO themes ever and taking a real look at why it still carries so much weight today. From simple designs and repeated ideas to the freedom and creativity it allowed, we’re breaking down what actually made it stand out and why it still feels differe...

What hits harder… the build itself, or the feeling it brings back? In Episode 39, we’re diving into LEGO nostalgia—why sets like Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, and more hit so differently for AFOLs. From reliving childhood memories to seeing our favorite movies turned into builds, we’re breaking down why these sets feel bigger than just LEGO. Are we buying them because they’re great builds… or...

Which one hurts more… missing out on a set, or buying one you regret? In Episode 38, we’re talking LEGO regrets—the sets we didn’t buy when we had the chance, and the ones we did that just didn’t live up to the hype. From passing on future classics to building something that didn’t hit the way we expected, we’re digging into the moments every LEGO fan can relate to. What do you think—missing out…...