Z and B LIVE: The Unfiltered LEGO® Podcast

The latest and lamest LEGO sets of 2025 have finally appeared! Zach and Brian will discuss the new modular, Harry Potter, Marvel, and more in this jam-packed episode of Z&B LIVE: The Unfiltered LEGO® Podcast! Thanks for tuning into Z&B LIVE Unfiltered Episode 47. The show airs on YouTube every Wednesday at 11AM ET, and podcast services the following day. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot tak...

The F1 collaboration with LEGO has taken a turn for the worse! With 18+ sets endorsing energy drinks and gambling sites, who lost control of the family-friendly vision? Enjoy some of the spiciest takes on the latest LEGO sets from Zach M. Rutledge and Brian Saviano. Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursday at 10 AM ET. Love...

Let's catch up on all the LEGO news and notes from around the AFOL world! Will the Endurance ship be a Black Friday slam dunk? Are you mapping out your 2025 purchases already? Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursday at 10 AM ET. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop shop for the lat...

Will a $1000 LEGO set hit retail stores in the future? If so, WHAT COULD IT BE? Post your thoughts in the comments below! Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursday at 10 AM ET. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop shop for the latest on the stuff you love. Join @ZachMRutledge and @Br...

Celebrating ONE YEAR of epic shows! Zach and Brian reflect on LEGO's past, present, and future in this first-year celebration of all things unfiltered! Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop shop for the latest on the stuff you love. Join  @ZachMRutledge  and  @BricksOBrian  for a jam-packed hour of podcasting goodness. Please support the show by following...

We assembled for an earth-shattering announcement, and we got bamboozled! From the lackluster execution of the X-Men Mansion to the questionable reveal of the Botanical Garden, we've had a rollercoaster of emotions these past weeks! Join Zach and Brian as they discuss these events, modular buildings, and more! Thanks for tuning into Z&B LIVE Unfiltered Episode 42. The show airs every Wednesday...

LEGO was compromised! AI tech bros invaded the homepage with a "LEGO Coin" scam, but why? Who falls for this stuff? Apparently, Zach did. We discuss sets on the retiring list, insider days, and the latest LEGO deals on Z&B LIVE Unfiltered. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop shop for the latest on the stuff you love. Join  @ZachMRutledge  and  @Brick...

Spooky Scary LEGO is upon us this October ! What Halloween-inspired LEGO sets will you be building this year? Brian and Zach dive into the past, present, and optimistic future of LEGO and Halloween!

How does a rag-tag group of makers and crafters come together for an era of creation? On the heels of TwitchCon San Diego 2024, rumors of a formal LEGO category come to light- but should it happen? We voice our opinions on the topic- as well as the overpriced Jabba's Sail Barge, Santa's Post Office, and F1 license! Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Avail...

When you wish upon a star, it may end up different than your original submission and look weird. Zach and Brian discuss the latest from LEGO Ideas, including the approval of the Pixar Luxo Lamp, the questionable design of Sorcerer Mickey in the "Magic of Disney" reveal, and the latest from the LEGO news across the globe. Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM E...

Does LEGO DC have a Batman problem? Zach and Brian dive into the newest entry in the LEGO Batman... uh, DC theme, along with a race to the finish in Mario Kart! Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursday at 10 AM ET. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop shop for the latest on the stuf...

The LEGO releases WILL NOT STOP with a new Harry Potter set scheduled for September 1st. Is this new 18+ Version of the Burrow a home run for collectors? Tune in with Zach and SPECIAL GUEST JakeStuds for their take! Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursday at 10 AM ET. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfi...

LEGO Wicked rears its' ugly head in minidoll form. Will these be on clearance at 50%, or 75% off within six months of release? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for tuning into Z&B LIVE Unfiltered Episode 35! The show airs every Wednesday at 11AM ET on YouTube, and podcast services the following day. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop sh...

Will LEGO Ideas ever release a product people get excited about? Of course, they will, but that doesn't mean we won't voice our opinions regardless! Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursday at 10 AM ET. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop shop for the latest on the stuff yo...

August 1st has come and gone... how much damage did you do to your wallet? Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 11 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursday at 9 AM ET Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop shop for the latest on the stuff you love. Join  @ZachMRutledge  and  @BricksOBrian  for a jam-packed hour of podcastin...

LEGO apologized for stealing a fan's Death Stranding design, Amazon Prime Day deals are a bust, and the LEGO Master set is a disaster! Our week of LEGO news is loaded with head-turning behaviors from the multibillion-dollar conglomerate/ How will the LEGO Group regain control and course correct? Zach and Brian discuss all that and more in today's show episode. Thanks for tuning into Z&...

The THIEVES are among us! You could buy LEGO at your local store, buy from marketplaces like Bricklink and BrickOwl, or... steal it! An uptick in theft in the LEGO world has us curious... can LEGO do more to prevent products from being stolen? Zach and Brian discuss the best methods to buy LEGO without being an awful person!

LEGO Jaws has splashed down! LEGO Ideas finally pulled through with one of the best LEGO sets of 2024. This adds ANOTHER set to the overwhelming lineup of Star Wars, DreamzZz, and Super Mario sets landing August 1st. How can an AFOL handle all this HYPE? Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 10 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursday at 10 AM ET. Love LEGO, pop cu...

We have risen from the dead! Brickworld Chicago 2024 is in the books, and we're back to the grindstone with the latest LEGO news from across the multiverse. The Dark Millenium Falcon, Jules Verne GWP, and new botanical sets grace our lineup as we cope with the post-convention blues. Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 10 AM ET. Available on podcast services every Thursd...

LIVE from Brickworld Chicago 2024! Zach and Brian report from the show floor to discuss convention highlights and the latest LEGO news. Will the LEGO Transformers Bumblee stand toe to toe against Optimus Prime? Did Pharell Williams NEED to be made out of LEGO? Dive into Z&B LIVE Unfiltered IRL! Watch Z&B LIVE Unfiltered on YouTube every Wednesday at 10 AM ET. Available on podcast services...

Brickworld Chicago 2024 is right around the corner! Join Brian and Zach for "Z&B LIVE Unfiltered LIVE" at Brickworld Chicago at the Brick Stage/Creator Stage/Influencer Alley at 12PM CT. We'll aim to broadcast LIVE here on the channel as well! Discover the "must do" activities and events of the show, and how to plan for an epic time! Listen on Spotify: https://podcast.s...

LEGO The Legend of Zelda has been unveiled! After years of speculation and high hopes, we see The Great Deku Tree appear in LEGO form. The $300 price tag has LEGO fans torn. Is having Link, Zelda, and other iconic characters behind such a paywall detrimental to the brand? Will they release more cost-effective sets for kids? All that and more in this week's episode of Z&B LIVE Unfiltered! E...

LEGO Icons' Lord of the Rings: Barad-dûr is storming Mordor. LOTR fans rejoice as another massive LEGO addition can stand next to Rivendell. Will you be picking up this set day one? Along with news of Jurassic World, the Retro Radio, and picking our ONE LEGO theme, there's plenty to discuss on Z&B LIVE Unfiltered! Episode 25 of Z&B LIVE Unfiltered, hosted by Zach M. Rutledge and Br...

LEGO Star Wars has tea to spill. With Captian Rex debuting in a Y-Wing microfighter this summer, LEGO contradicts itself with another "exclusive" Minifigure. Will this fan uproar convince LEGO to release fewer exclusives, or will they be more careful with their wording? With the release of the LEGO Ideas Tuxedo Cat, Simba, Notre Dame, and Mona Lisa, LEGO continues its' onslaught of s...

LEGO Star Wars announced the Ultimate Collector's Series TIE Interceptor. Why couldn't LEGO release a set celebrating The Phantom Menace? Where's our collectors series Naboo Starfighter? Along with your Episode 1 reveals, we deep dive a $150 LEGO book for your consideration. Love LEGO, pop culture, and hot takes? Z&B LIVE Unfiltered is your one-stop shop for the latest on the stuff...