Tales From The Brick
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Tales From the Brick</strong> is a weekly podcast exploring the powerful, personal, and often surprising ways people use LEGO in their lives - past and present. Hosted by Jon from 8 Bit Bricks, each episode features in-depth conversations with people from all walks of life, uncovering how LEGO has been used for creativity, education, healing, and connection. Along the way, we dive into the history of the LEGO fandom itself - how communities formed, how building evolved, and how the brick became a shared cultural language across generations. Tales From the Brick isn’t just about what we build, but why we build, and how LEGO continues to shape lives and communities around the world.</p>
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Publishing Since
1/8/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
Episode 24 - Pinkwheels
In Episode 24 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) is joined by LEGO artist, convention builder, and cancer survivor Meredith, better known in the LEGO community as Pink Wheels. What starts as a conversation about growing up with Paradisa and returning to LEGO as a parent quickly becomes a story about creativity, community, and perseverance. Meredith shares how building alongside her daughter helped pull her out of her LEGO dark age and into the world of AFOLs, LUGs, conventions, and MOC building. From sorting thousands of pounds of bulk LEGO in suburban Atlanta to creating colorful castles, cyberpunk skyscrapers, and character-driven displays, she talks about how her style evolved and why she constantly pushes herself toward more challenging builds. The conversation dives into Peach LUG, convention culture, and Meredith’s experiences contributing to the legendary New Hashima cyberpunk collaboration. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from BrickWorld, the chaos of managing massive collaborative displays, and why some of the best convention memories come from solving problems alongside friends. Meredith also opens up about her battle with breast cancer and the incredible support she received from the LEGO community. From receiving advice from fellow builders who had faced cancer themselves to building LEGO during treatment and finding motivation through upcoming conventions, she reflects on how creativity, friendship, and a shared love of the hobby helped carry her through some of life's most difficult moments. Along the way, the pair discuss LEGO Friends, Ninjago, Homestar Runner, Great Ball Contraptions, convention memories, and why the LEGO community continues to be one of the most welcoming and supportive fandoms around. 📍 Find Meredith (Pink Wheels):• Instagram: @pinkwheels To find the best LEGO deals, check out the Bargain Bricks app Until next time… play well.
June 10, 2026
Episode 23 - Tacos
In Episode 23 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) is joined by STEM educator, LEGO Masters Season 3 contestant, Zumba instructor, and community advocate Tacos for a conversation about creativity, education, and finding your place in the LEGO hobby. Tacos shares her unique journey into LEGO, from growing up without the bricks as a child to discovering them through engineering education and STEM teaching. What started as a way to teach physics and problem-solving eventually led to creating Powered by Tacos, a program dedicated to making STEM learning accessible, engaging, and welcoming for kids of all backgrounds. The conversation explores how LEGO became a teaching tool, the challenges of running classes during the pandemic, and why attracting more girls and underrepresented communities to STEM remains one of Tacos' biggest passions. She also discusses the importance of teaching engineering concepts in both English and Spanish, helping expand opportunities for future generations of builders and innovators. Tacos takes listeners behind the scenes of LEGO Masters Season 3, sharing stories about the audition process, filming during COVID restrictions, surviving long production days, battling imposter syndrome, and what it was like competing alongside Michelle while representing the Hispanic community on national television. She also talks about returning for the LEGO Masters Holiday Bricktacular and building alongside actor Eric McCormack. Whether you're interested in STEM education, LEGO Masters, robotics, or inspiring the next generation of builders, this episode is packed with energy, humor, and a reminder that creativity can come from anywhere. 📍 Find Tacos:• Instagram: @tacobitesandbricks• Instagram: @nerdynewenglander To find the best LEGO deals, check out the Bargain Bricks app Until next time… play well.
June 3, 2026
Episode 22 - Simon Liu
In Episode 22 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) is joined by longtime LEGO fan, convention organizer, collaborator, and community builder Simon Liu for a deep dive into the evolution of the AFOL community over the last two decades. Simon shares how a chance return to LEGO during a university exam break led him from building a single Star Wars set to becoming one of the most recognizable figures in the convention scene. From his early days on Eurobricks and Flickr to helping shape online LEGO communities and collaborative displays, Simon reflects on how the hobby has changed and what has been gained and lost along the way. The conversation explores the golden age of Flickr, the rise of Discord, the importance of conventions in building real-world friendships, and why collaboration remains one of the most rewarding parts of the hobby. Simon offers a behind-the-scenes look at massive convention displays including New Hashima, Halo collaborations, and some of the community’s more unusual projects, including the infamous Scala Baby displays. Jon and Simon also discuss how conventions have evolved, the challenges of organizing large collaborative builds, the role of online communities in modern LEGO fandom, and why sharing a build is still one of the easiest ways to connect with fellow fans. 📍 Find Simon Liu:• Instagram: @si_mocs• Flickr: Simon Liu (si_mocs) To find the best LEGO deals, check out the Bargain Bricks app Until next time… play well.
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- What is Tales From The Brick?
<p><strong>Tales From the Brick</strong> is a weekly podcast exploring the powerful, personal, and often surprising ways people use LEGO in their lives - past and present. Hosted by Jon from 8 Bit Bricks, each episode features in-depth conversations with people from all walks of life, uncovering how LEGO has been used for creativity, education, healing, and connection. Along the way, we dive into the history of the LEGO fandom itself - how communities formed, how building evolved, and how the brick became a shared cultural language across generations. Tales From the Brick isn’t just about what we build, but why we build, and how LEGO continues to shape lives and communities around the world.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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