LAMLradio: LEGO Talk Podcast
The only show devoted to the greatest building toy in the world, LEGO! Interviews with MOC builders, webmasters of LEGO sites, and general LEGO news on all the greatest themes, from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to Castle and Space. We even do Bionicle and Exo-Force news!

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In episode #94 of LAMLradio Aaron lets James in on the secret of what his problem really is... Star Wars.

We are also joined by Jonathan Bender, author of the newly titled book LEGO: A Love Story, to discuss everything from what the world would look like after the apocalypse to how to best camp out for the upcoming LEGO movie. James also sits down with John from Brickspace.org for a chat about the blog's first year on the net.

What We've Been Working On

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Topics
Should we care what LEGO does outside of the brick and even with the brick?

MOCs of the Week
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Direct download: LAMLradio_94_-_The_Problem_Is..._Star_Wars.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:59 AM
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In Episode #93 of LAMLradio we cover all the news that has been coming out over the last few months. From LEGO Atlantis to the Pirate advent calendar, we blaze through it all.
Excuse the awful drawing.

On a side note, this will be last news centric show for sometime. We're going to spend more time on interviews in future shows.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_93_-_Geeking_Out_Over_Tridents_and_Monkeys.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:09 PM
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In Episode #92 of LAMLradio James is joined by cohosts Aaron Andrews and Matthew "Brickapolis" for a quick look at BrickCon 2009 and the MOCs of the Week. An update on what James and Aaron are doing is given, Bill Ward joins us to talk about his time in Seattle at BrickCon, and Anthony Sava comes on to talk about his latest train model.

BrickCon 2009 panoramic view by V&A Steamworks.

MOCs of the Week
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Direct download: LAMLradio_92_-_BrickCon_2009_and_Anthony_Sava.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:21 PM
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In Episode #91 of LAMLradio I talk with castle builder Daniel Z, creator of the Castle Evolution Project.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_91_-_Daniel_Zs_Castle_Evolution.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:39 PM
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In Episode #90 of LAMLradio I interview Mike, aka "reinence" about his building. We talk about the differences between System and BIONICLE, what his biggest challenge is, and whats next for him.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_90_-_retinence.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:16 PM
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In Episode #89 I get back into the swing of things by interview Zack "NewRight" about building big, BrickWorld 2009, his pending website, and visiting AFOL's homes.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_89_-_Zack_NewRight.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:36 AM
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In episode #88 of LAMLradio James is joined by Bill Ward and Chris "wunztwice" to talk about BrickFest 2009.
Direct download: LAMLradio_88_-_BrickFair_2009.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:24 PM

In Episode #87 James is joined by the "meanest guitarist in the LEGO community" to talk about all the latest news, including newly released LEGO Rockband. We also discuss the troubles one might run into when building a mountain.

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Clearly, the task of building a mountain has had an adverse mental effect on our cohost.

MOCs of the Week
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Direct download: LAMLradio_87_-_Guitars_and_Mountains.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:43 PM
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In Episode #86 Dan Rubin (aka Happy Weasel) joins James and Aaron to talk about building in space.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_86_-_Dan_Rubin.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:27 AM
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Its Monday which means James and Aaron are back at it. Talking about their favourite MOCs from the past week.

P.S. If your calendar is telling you its really Tuesday, I suggest you get it checked! Because my internal calendar is clearly telling me its a Monday.

MOCs of the Week
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Direct download: LAMLradio_85_-_Sound_of_the_Drums.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:22 PM
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In Episode #84 of LAMLradio James and Aaron run down the two best MOCs of March!

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Direct download: LAMLradio_84_-_MOCs_of_the_Month.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:12 AM
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In Episode #83 of LAMLradio James and Aaron talk about the latest in the LEGO news. We get an some insight into the making of LEGO Universe, Wraith Monkeys, Brickshelf goes down again, and BrickFest 2009 wraps up.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_83_-_Tealess_Tuesday.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:01 PM
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In Episode #82 of LAMLradio James and Aaron tryout a new format to the podcast. We start it off by discussing our favorite MOCs from the past week.

What We've Been Working On
Scrapped Intro

MOCs of the Week


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Direct download: LAMLradio_82_-_Monday_MOCs.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:08 PM
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In Episode #81 of LAMLradio, James is joined by Magnus and Aaron to talk about the latest news in the LEGO world. From rumors of a LEGO Hobbit to the flickr 2009 LEGO Military Group Build Contest.

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News
-LEGO Hobbit?
-New Brickmaster Sets
-New LEGO Books
-Board Game Images
-New BrickForge items
-Flickr Military Contest

MOCs of the Week
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Direct download: LAMLradio_81_-_Saving_Daylight.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:55 AM

In Episode #80 it is a return to the slandered news you've grown love, or hate. James and Aaron run down the huge list of news topics, bringing you up to date with the latest in the LEGO world.

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-Neo Classic Space.com
-LEGO Profits Up 32%

-Lego to increase spend after record profits
    -Rising prices of oil, rising prices of sets, record profits? Does this make any sense?
-10194 Emerald Night Train
-LEGO and "Disney" team up
-Geekdad Top 10 Disney LEGO Sets We'd Like to See
-Megabloks Picks up Halo
-General Mills LEGO Racers
    -Bad... Maybe not Mc Donald LEGO bad, but still bad.

LEGO Merchandise

-Camcorder
-Alcatel LEGO Cell Phone
-LEGO Digital Camera
-Boardgames

-Lego Universe Gets Pushed Back to 2010
    -They don't want to take away from the success of the LEGO line. Seriously?
-LEGO® Battles
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MOCs of the Week
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Direct download: LAMLradio_80_-_Sword_in_the_Saddle.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:20 PM
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In Episode #79 of LAMLradio James interviews Bruce, admin at Classic-Castle.com, creator of BrickTales, and writer at VignetteBricks, MicroBricks, and MinilandBricks.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_79_-_Bruce.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:34 PM
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In Episode #78 of LAMLradio James interviews Aliencat about his LEGO creations and the contest he is helping to run, the Job Mullers contest.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_78_-_Aliencat_and_the_Job_Mullers.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:22 PM
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Last week Aaron was in a box, this week James hands him a shovel and he starts digging a nice hole for himself! We discuss leaked images, LEGO contests, conventions, and wrap up the "civility on the internet" topic.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_77_-_Aaron_in_a_Hole.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:04 AM
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In Episode #76 we talk about the new LEGO images coming out of the Canadian Toy Fair, we discuss leaked images, and James goes on a rant that is sure to offend!

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Direct download: LAMLradio_76_-_Aaron_in_a_Box.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:46 PM
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In Episode #75 of LAMLradio Aaron Andrews interviews legend MOC builder Keith Goldman. Aaron probes into Keith's LEGO background and asks about his views on dark ages, current LEGO sets, and James.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_75_-_Keith_Goldman.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:55 AM
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James is joined by Aaron and Dan to talk about the latest in the LEGO world. From new Star Wars sets to rumors of LEGO Rock Band. Also, plans for Indiana Jones fridge move close to fulfillment...

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Introduction
-2008 in review feedback
-100th episode (including August interviews)
    -Highlight and lowlight clip
-"LEGO - Top rating images" flickr group discussion

News
-First Space Police images
-8039 venator-class star destroyer
-Count Dooku Solar Sailer appears at Toys 'R Us
-LEGO Rock Band rumored for 2009 (you have to be kidding me!)
-MOC Pages 2009, what do we think?

MOCs of the Week
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A sample of Dan's Music (find out more)

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Direct download: LAMLradio_74_-_Return_of_the_Fridge.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:07 PM
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Mark aka brickplumber joins James to talk about his four year project, the Hoth battle scene. Based on the famous battle from Empire Strikes Back, Mark talks about all the pieces and sweat he's put into the creation as well as sharing a little bit of the wisdom gained from the build.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_73_-_Brickplumber.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:14 PM
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James and Aaron review the LEGO Year of 2008. The best MOCs and the hottest news. We also look forward to 2009.

(show notes coming soon)

Direct download: LAMLradio_72_-_2008_in_Review.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:17 PM
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Steve Witt is the LEGO Community Relations Coordinator. Don't know what a Community Relations Coordinator is or does? Listen to Episode #71 of LAMLradio for the answers to this and much more.

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-What does Steve do?
-Does Steve have a favorite theme?
-What will the Ambassador program look like in 2009?
-A LEGO Universe update

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Direct download: LAMLradio_71_-_Steve_Witt.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:17 AM
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Its Christmas and that can only mean one thing at LAMLradio, BrickTunes! As a gift to you, enjoy some of the best LEGO themed music around!

LEGO by Ian Gomm
LEGO by The Maccabees
LEGO House by unknown artist
LEGO by Ben Pleasance

There is a common thread with the titles, think you can find it?

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Direct download: LAMLradio_70_-_BrickTunes_II.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:43 PM
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In Episode #69 of LAMLradio myself and Aaron Andrews are joined by Jonathan Bender to talk about his upcoming book. After that, we delve into all the hot topics of the week and one of us digs up an old demon from LEGO's dark past...

Topics
-Colossal Castle Contest VI update - Submission form opened
-Bla-lego-vich
-2011 Play Theme Ideas
-"Tell Us What You Think"

MOCs of the Week


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Direct download: LAMLradio_69_-_The_Unspeakable_Word.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:46 AM
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In this episode of LAMLradio Aaron Andrews join James to talk about the most recent happenings in the LEGO world. From the attack on BrickArms to the reluanch of MOCpages, it is all covered here.

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News
-Darth Vader Chrome minifig
-7752 Count Dooku’s Solar Sailer
-BrickArms Makes the News
-MOCpages 2009

MOCs of the Week
Big Wheel by Lino - The “Doolittle” by Fedde

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Direct download: LAMLradio_68_-_Decmber_15th.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:03 PM
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In Episode #67 of LAMLradio, James interviews Castle builder MrTS about his recent entries into the Colossal Castle Contest VI. We talk about his building background, how he gets ideas, and why he builds with castle.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_67_-_MrTS.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:59 PM
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In Episode #66 LAMLradio interviews Sariel, TECHNIC Builder and a member of LEGO Power Functions Group. We talk about his views on TECHNIC, how he is involved with the Polish LEGO community, and much more.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_66_-_Sariel.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:55 AM
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In Episode #65 of LAMLradio we revisit the LEGO and twitter idea that I had a while back. The news, MOCs of the Week, and the normal LAML craziness is also included!

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Direct download: LAMLradio_65_-_Twitter_Again.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:51 PM
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In Episode #64 of LAMLradio two staff members of BZpower join me to talk about the big Bionicle news that took place this month. We also preview the upcoming 2009 Bionicle sets.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_64_-_Mata_Nuis_Revelations.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:40 PM
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In Episode #63 of LAMLradio "Badger," official spokesman for BrickArms, talks with James about the upcoming 2009 BrickArms weapons.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_63_-_BrickArms_2009.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 AM

In Episode #62 of LAMLradio we get feedback on the new 2009 female minifigures from a couple members of the female AFOL community.

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Direct download: LAMLradio_62_-_The_Girls_of_2009.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:33 PM