Sitting on a Stoop

In this thirty-second episode, I get to sit down with  @BrentsBricks  and Sean from  @ACOB  at  @BrickworldEvents  Chicago. We dive into how the duo helped propel the BAM debacle forward into mainstream YouTube; and how that week impacted them individually. We also get into BrickWorld talk as this is our 5th year attending. #rlfm #legopodcast #lego #legostarwars #fakelug #legoambassadorCheck out a...

In this thirty-first episode, I get to hang out with Mark Larson of  @BrickworldEvents  . The Chief Brick Officer of Brickworld. We get to hear his story of how he came to buying BrickWorld and turning it into the rally point of the LEGO community. Also, since it June... along with Pride, it's Mens Mental Health Month, so we get to dive into this topic. #rlfm #legopodcast #lego #legostarwars #...

In this thirtieth episode, I got to hang out with Adam or  @AntBandit  . We get into the pros and cons in getting into LAN. Along with expectations, we discuss how it applies to each other. Thank you to LEGO for the #gifted #75419 UCS Death Star. #rlfm #reviews #gifted#legopodcast #lego #legostarwars #fakelug #legoambassadorCheck out and follow:  @AntBandit  Don’t forget to give a watch to:  @SHYT...

In this twenty ninth episode, I got to hang out with  @BrotherhoodWorkshop  . We get into his balance with making content and being a father. We dive through his history with LEGO and how/why he makes stop-motions videos; and how it became a full time job. Thank you to LEGO for the #gifted #75419 UCS Death Star. #rlfm #reviews #legopodcast #lego #legostarwars #fakelug #legoambassadorCheck out and...

In this twenty eighth episode, I got to hang out with Ezra or Ezra_builds_stuff. A fellow Veteran, artist, and MOC builder. We get into what it means to be a veteran today, how LEGO supports or lack there of within this section of the community, and how building with bricks helps with mental health. #legopodcast #lego #legostarwars #fakelug #legosCheck out and follow: @ezra_builds_stuff InstagramD...

In this twenty seventh episode, I got to hang out with Fritz or  @FritzBricks  . A fellow brother Marine Veteran who had to balance between his military career and re-selling LEGO. We look into multiple avenues of LEGO re-selling, how he succeeds on WhatNot, and goals for a brick and mortar store. We also get two "only the best is good enough" within LEGO Star Wars; and how LEGO Castle should come...

In this twenty sixth episode, I got to hang out with Jean, or  @jeansversion  following a project that we both worked on for LEGO and Disney. We get into that story along with what's going with Jean at the time of this recording. We also get into my introduction into the LEGO Ambassador Network and what I'm going to expect. #legopodcast #lego #legostarwars #fakelug #legos Check out and fol...

In this twenty fifth episode, I got to hang out with Amanda, or MNARTgirl from Brickmania. She's not only leader within her LUG, but she designs the art for Brickmania's minifigures. We get into her LEGO story, how she came to be with Brickmania, and her art love for art in general. #legopodcast #lego #legostarwars #fakelug #legos Check out and follow:Amanda @mnartgirl on instagram  @brickmaniatoy...

In this twenty fourth episode, I got to hang out with Brandon, or Brickhive! A long time member of the online LEGO community most known for his weekly show, "Good morning Brickworld." In the more recent years, his controversial show, "The Hive Rant" has become a polarizing topic. We look into its possible perception within the community and how it can be both harmful or benefic...

In this twenty third episode, I got to hang out with Colin or ‪@wyliebricks‬ . We got to hang in the LEGO room and talk about our reasons for not going full time LEGO creation. We get into Colin's story, his road doing social media for a living, and his aspirations for LAN.

In this twenty second episode, I got to hang out with Sean, one of 2 host from  @ACOB  . We catch up with Sean coming back to Los Angeles, we look into what Brick World Chicago is and why it's so successful, and we dive into marketing one's own brand. Oh and some LEGO building as well. Thank you to LEGO for sponsoring this episode and for gifting the Build Togetherness Box! #legopodcast #lego #spe...

In this twenty first episode, I got to hang out with Caity or  @KingCaitys  while she was in town. We looked into her love for import cars and how that translates to LEGO. We take a dive into her content and she prefers short content videos versus longer videos. And last, we phrase her ability to hold off any negativity that may come her way. Thank you to LEGO for sponsoring this episode and for g...

In this twentieth episode, I got to chill with Brad or ‪@BrickingUpBrad‬ at Brickworld 2024. We get into some real LEGO Castle talk. Not something I've gotten into yet, let alone a full hour of LEGO talk. We dive into what we would want out of a full castle theme, what possible limitations LEGO may have, and to what the future may be for this theme right now. #legopodcast #lego #running #legos...

Welcome to Sitting on a Stoop! In this nineteenth episode, I get to sit down with Slam, a printing guru within  @brickmaniatoys  . We dive into who he is and his LEGO story. We look into how he discovered the custom LEGO community and how he contributes to the success of Brickmania. From printing and creating fabric for mini figures to now being in front of the camera, Slam has made a name for him...

In this eighteenth episode, I get to sit down with ‪@StudCity‬ during the beginning stages of his LEGO basement. We take a look to what our spouses think of our LEGO. We get into the phrase "for the boiz." We look into his goals with social media and how mine different. #legopodcast #lego #fakelug #legomilitary #legoveteran Check out Krystle on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch ‪@StudCity‬ Don’t forg...

In this seventeenth episode, I get to sit down with Krystle or ‪@KrystleStarr‬ LEGO Masters season 1 contestant, LEGO Masters Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular Winner, and LEGO Masters Australia vs the World winner. Being a LEGO Master Champion is a title that Krystle feels conflicted about. We take a look at why she feels underserving and to how the LEGO community has made that impact. #legopodcast...

Welcome to Sitting on a Stoop! In this sixteenth episode, I get to hang out with Joe, the founder and owner of  @CitizenBrick  . We get to look into the beginning and present day of his custom LEGO Minifigures. We discuss how the current landscape compares to other customizers and how it affects the community. And last, we see what may be in store for Citizen Brick in the future. #legopodcast #leg...

In this fifteenth episode, I get to hang out with Harri, also know as  @brickmasterharri  . We get to see his quick introduction into the LEGO community and how his work has been plagiarized by another creator. We discuss the possibility of being a coincidence to being a complete copy of his work. We also look into making original LEGO content and having the respect of fellow content creators. #le...

In this fourteenth episode, I finally get to sit down with Greg, also known as  @LONDONBRIDGEBRICKS  . Greg finally makes it to Brickworld Chicago where at almost 5 years of conversing within the online LEGO space, we finally get to meet. We get into multiple topics revolving around: Brickworld, meeting content creators, making content, and possibly joining LAN. #legopodcast #lego #fakelug #legomi...

Welcome to Sitting on a Stoop! In this thirteenth episode, I get to sit down with the other guy,  @jasonsbricksin5  . We dive into his podcast with  @alexnunes  . We discuss audience investment in LEGO YouTube Creators and question the longevity of their audience retention. We get into testing content with family and friends; and even get into a little Star Wars talk with running marathons. Thank...

Welcome to Sitting on a Stoop! In this twelve episode, I get to sit down with Dan Siskind, the Founder and Commander in Chief of  @brickmaniatoys  We get to find out how LEGO started acknowledging the Adult Fan of LEGO community by turning his Blacksmith shop into a set. Dan takes us to what it was like being an AFOL during the 1990s to what it cost to maintain a custom military LEGO company. If y...

In this eleventh episode, I get to sit down with ‪@TiagoCatarino‬ during my Brickworld Chicago 2024 Run. We dive into the parameters in designing LEGO sets, what happens to your LEGO when it's time, and what it's like to finally meeting your LEGO friends. #legopodcast #lego #running #legostarwars #legoclimbing #fakelug Check out: ‪@TiagoCatarino‬ Don’t forget to give a watch to: ‪@SHYTIMEi...

Welcome to Sitting on a Stoop! In this tenth episode, I get to sit down with Josh also know at ⁠  @JoshBuildsStuff  ⁠ We dive into what it's like to balance parenthood and trying to succeed in LEGO Content Creation. #legopodcast #lego #running #legostarwars #legoclimbing #fakelug Check out:  @JoshBuildsStuff  Don’t forget to give a watch to:  @SHYTIMEismyTIME   @SHYTIMEvlog   @calibrickclique  Mus...

Welcome to Sitting on a Stoop! In this ninth episode, I get to sit down with Emily also know at  @emmasaurus  We get to hang out and look into where she's at with her LEGO YouTube Career... and what will happen in the long run. We touch on both positive and negative effects of her community... and simply reflecting on eating good food! #legopodcast #lego #running #legostarwars #legoclimbing Check...

Welcome to Sitting on a Stoop! In this eighth episode, I get to sit down with Danielle and Nathan also know at  @danielleandnathan  or the BrickBelayers (whenever they get this fixed). We get an insight on what it was like to newly arrive into both the LEGO community and LEGO content creating community. As most of us have experience this feeling when we all first got here. Now we can remember that...