Between The Studs, LEGO® Podcast

Between The Studs is proud and elated to have Beyond The Brick, one of the largest and most successful LEGO-centric YouTube channels on our show! Mark and Justin sit down with the  pair of brothers, Joshua and John, to discuss their channel, how they started, and how they became so successful! Mark, who is a long-time friend of Beyond The Brick, regales us with his story of traveling to Rome and D...

January 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the LEGO Friends theme! Randi, Justin, and Angie discuss the long-lasting and "controversial" theme aimed specifically at a female demographic! While the controversy has died away in recent years, they discuss why it was controversial in the first place? Who were the naysayers? And was the  theme deserving of the hate it initially received? The...

Brickheadz, often referred to as LEGO's answer to Funko POP, are an odd but endearing venture into the collectable figurine world. Capturing any license they could, from Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Micky Mouse and Friends, Back to the Future, Marvel and DC Super Heroes, Harry Potter, and Ghostbusters, there's a Brickhead for everyone. And we love them! No one at our store obsess...

Do you have a need for speed ? Are you a champion on the race track? Is there another obvious, lead-in question I can ask? Well then, you are going to love our deep dive into LEGO's Speed Champions theme. In this episode of Between The Studs, we talk about the beginning of LEGO race cars, the Race and Racer's theme (briefly) before we jump into Speed Champions. We've got two guests...

Welcome back for part two of Secrets of a LEGO(R) Store!!! Ever wonder what it's like to work for a LEGO(R) retail store? Have you pondered over what perks the employees receive... or the discounts on LEGO(R) sets?!?!? Well, the Atlanta Brick Co. brings you the scoop as Chris and Justin sit down with Stefan, a LEGO(R) store employee for over ten years at the Birmingham, AL store! Stefan recou...

Ever wonder what it's like to work for a LEGO(R) retail store? Have you pondered over what perks the employees receive... or the discounts on LEGO(R) sets?!?!? Well, the Atlanta Brick Co. brings you the scoop as Chris and Justin sit down with Stefan, a LEGO(R) store employee for over ten years at the Birmingham, AL store! Stefan recounts his time as a Brick Master, supervisor, and assistant s...

LEGO has been giving us Christmas sets and polybags for a long time! Whether it's gifts with purchase, small boxed sets, or the gloriously festive Winter Village theme, there's something for every Christmas loving LEGO fan. In this episode, Angie, the queen of Christmas, takes us through the history of the Christmas holiday sets in great detail as she shows off her expansive personal col...

Chris and Justin sit down to share their holiday gift ideas for the LEGO(R) lover in your life. In this episode, we discuss sets that cost between $100 to $200 dollars. We have everything, including Star Wars, Marvel, Batman, Friends, Minecraft, and more! Do you need the perfect gift for that dedicated LEGO(R) fan in your life? Or are you treating yourself because you've been extra good this...

We made it! 50 Fridays, 50 in-depth LEGO discussions, and 50 episodes of Between The Studs! To celebrate, Justin sits down with the geniuses who started the whole thing: Ed and Chris, the owners of Atlanta Brick Co.! This special semi centennial episode, we answer your frequently asked questions (FAQ)! We discuss everything about how Chris and Ed met, how the store started, and if any employees ar...

And we're back with part 2 of our second Rare Pieces podcast. So think of it like as a part to of a part two... Mark and Angie are back, along with Justin to discuss even more weird, rare, and one-off parts and colors in the history of the LEGO(R) catalog. Join them as they geek out over all the bizarre parts LEGO(R) has given us through the years!  Our website: https://atlbrick.com Phone: 47...

One of our most popular Between The Studs episodes (not having anything to do with LEGO(R) Masters, anyway) is back with its very own sequel! And it's so big we had to split it in two! Yes, the Atlanta Brick Co. is back with more rare pieces! Just like the first time we tackled this topic, we have strange, rare, and one-off parts that run the gamut of LEGO(R) themes! Join Angie, Mark, and Jus...

The Atlanta Brick Co. is the perfect place to shop for the LEGO(R) fan that has everything! Why? Because we have the strange, rare, and bizarre LEGO(R) items even some diehard fans may not know exists. Angie sits with Justin to discuss just a few LEGO(R) brand gift ideas from $100 and below, and we have a surprising amount! We have new, used (refurbished), and even some sealed sets to stuff in sto...

There are LEGO(R) brand items and sets so rare and obscure, even the experts at the Atlanta Brick Co. never heard of them until they showed up in our store. Chris and Justin sit down and showcase some of the weird, rare, and exclusive things LEGO(R) has offered over the years. And the best part? They're all for sale! If you seek the strange and unusual, rare or forgotten, you'll enjoy th...

Justin sits down with a pair of LEGO(R) YouTubers as they discuss what motivates them and how they got started. Come meet the Brick Czar and Brian's Bricks as the trio talk all about getting started on YouTube and the trials and tribulations of growing a fan base and wrestling with the algorithm. BrickTsar channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrickTsar Brian's Bricks channel: https://ww...

Avast ye land lovers! If ye be want'n adventure on the high seas, than ye need to be quick on the draw, sharp of hook, and as scurvy free as ye can muster. Yo Ho! Join Captain "Rum Jug" Justin and his first mate "Main Mast" Mark, along with huge LEGO(R) Pirates enthusiast, "Jib Arm" Jacob. The trio of sea dogs spin yarns of pirate lore, talk'n about the firs...

Have you ever wondered if LEGO(R) is viewed differently in Europe. No? Well, we sure have. Chris and Justin sit down with Noah, a LEGO(R) exchange student from Germany, and discuss how Americans and Europeans engage in the hobby of LEGO(R). In what ways do we view the construction toy the same and differently? Who does it better? Is LEGO(R) cheaper over there, where it is much closer to the countr...

It's LEGO(R) Halloween II: Spooky Bricks Return! Thanks to the suggestion of YouTube commenters, we were able to fill an entire second video with more spooky, weird, and monstrous bricks and minifigs! In the the sequel, we take a look at a RARE Duplo ghost shroud and a spooky sound machine. We delve deeper into Hidden Side, Rock Raiders, Power Miners, and even show off some Friends and Disney...

LEGO(R) avoids producing modern military sets and figures whenever they can, despite their being a sizable request for it. Thankfully, Battle Brick is here to fill that gap! Justin and Chris chat with Andrew, the owner Battle Brick and the chief designer of their amazing and afordable military custom models made with real LEGO(R) parts. He shares his process for designing sets, including the impre...

A chill breeze rustles the dry leaves. Night creeps swiftly over hills and stones. There's foreboding in the air, yet the wind promises no malice. Autumn is upon us and thus, All Hollow's Eve draws near!  Yes! We're talking Halloween, LEGO(R) style. Today is October 1st, and to get you into the spirit (get it?) we talk about all things spooky... but not too scary! Justin, Chris, and...

Here it is! The most anticipated Star Wars BTW (Between the Studs) episode ever! The Clone Wars! The much beloved show is discussed in great detail by Jon, Joe, Justin, and Jillian (non-J's need not apply). The younglings educate Justin on why this show was so great and why the LEGO(R) sets are even better. The quartet takes a deep dive into the success of the show, and of course, those sweet...

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is it! The final episode of LEGO(R) Masters Season 2, Episode 12!!! Justin  sits down with both Mark and Steven to discuss the final challenge and what they needed to achieve to take home the trophy (or do they even really get the trophy?!?!) The Erickson brothers takes us through the technical side of their winning build, the Warden of the Forest, as well as what the ju...

Finally! Mark and Steven get to build a castle! The only caveat is it has to extend off a wall as far as possible. Justin, Chris, and Mark review LEGO(R) Masters Season 2, Episode 11 and dissect the Erickson brothers' answer to the Cliffhanger Challenge! Mark is back to give some insider tips and stories that the camera did not show the audience as Chris and Justin share why they think the fo...

Mark, Chris, and Justin get EXTREME! Just like Will did on episode 10 of LEOG(R) Masters, Season 2, Episode 10. We're coming down to the wire, and without the golden brick, how much longer will Mark and Steven Erickson last?!??! Can they go all the way, or will the next episode be their last? With only two more episodes left, anything can happen! Mark shares some insights as to why they gave...

AAAHHHH! It's the attack of the mutants! Things get freaky on LEGO Masters Season 2, Episode 9 as the builders go all Island of Dr. Morrow when they have to combine their animal builds! Angie, Mark, Chris, Justin, and special guest Dana (from Old Gray Bricks- and our Classic Space Between the Studs episode) discuss their thoughts and insights regarding the episode. Mark explains why this chal...

What's better than puppets? Puppets made out of LEGO(R)! Randi, Mark, Angie, and Justin dive hand first (get it?) into LEGO(R) Masters Season 2, Episode 8! The foursome gush over Mark and Steven's build, discuss their love of all things puppety, and make predictions about the next episode. Our website: https://atlbrick.com Phone: 470-414-2208 Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlbri...