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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In Episode #63 of LAMLradio "Badger," official spokesman for BrickArms, talks with James about the upcoming 2009 BrickArms weapons.

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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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We get Space coordinator Daniel Brown back on the show to get his thoughts on the LEGO convention BrickCon 2008. What were some of his highlights? Who won what in the space awards?

In this special edition of LAMLradio I give information on LAML's newest project, LAMLtv. Visit radio.laml.org for more.

In Episode #59 of LAMLradio we take a look at BrickCon, the LEGO convention held every year in Seattle, Washington. We talk with Event Organizer Wayne Hussey and Space coordinator Daniel Brown.

In Episode #58 of LAMLradio James and Steven Marshall sit down to talk about the latest LEGO news. We also have fun with the topic, How Does (or Doesn't) Politics Effect LEGO?

In Episode #57 of LAMLradio part two in our series on sorting LEGO is played. This is the end part of LAMLradio #56. (more show notes to be added)

In Episode #56 of LAMLradio Andrew of BZpower and long time listener Will join James to talk about the latest LEGO news. The newest Power Miner images, rumors of LEGO "selling out," and a report on the LEGOLand Discovery Center.

In Episode #55 of LAMLradio I talk with Tom Jacobs (aka Bonaparte) an admin at the EuroBricks subpage Classic-Pirates.com. We discuss some history of the LEGO Pirate community, an upcoming contest at the site, and his thoughts on the upcoming Pirate sets.

Episode #54 is the second half of what was recorded for Episode #53. In this episode Mike Huffman and Matt Forcum join James to talk about sorting LEGO bricks (or is it legos?). We all go over the current setup that we have and discuss some of the issues that we face.

In Episode #53 of LAMLradio Matt Forcum and Mike Huffman join me to talk about the recent LEGO news. We also interview Heather (aka LEGOgirl on flickr) about her latest MOC, the dollhouse. Of the news topics the 7979 Castle Advent Calendar gets the most discussion.

In our second attempt at a live show I run through the news solo. I talk about the newest LEGO theme Power Miners, look at the new LEGO Factory set, and discuss some of the recent LEGO Batman news.

In Episode #51 of LAMLradio myself, Nannan, and Dan from the LEGO® Model of the Day blog join me to host the first ever live edition of LAMLradio. We run through some of the summers news (including Pirates!), call into BrickFair, and get an update from BrickArms.

In our last episode of the August project I get answers from a couple of my favourite builders, The Arvo Brothers. How do they share the building, do they build LEGO sets, and if there was one piece they wish LEGO would make what would that piece be?

LEGO model builder Gary McIntire comes on the show to tell us what it is like playing with LEGO for a living. Is it as good as it sounds?

Tank and military builder Magnus Lauglo joins us. We talk about why he builds what he builds and how he approaches each different tank. We also give a preview of what to expect from Magnus at BrickFair 2008.

LEGO car builder and LUGNuts admin Lino Martins joins us to discuss Miniland cars. He speaks about the influence his art has in his building, why he builds Miniland scale over minifig scale, and gives us a sneak at what to expect from him at NorthWest BrickCon 2008.

Matt Forcum battles against the evils of technical difficulties to bring you an interview with legendary space builder Chris Giddens. They discuss the beginnings of the LEGO community, what it was like designing a LEGO set, and an appearance from one special builder of the future!

English builder Ralph Savelsberg comes on the show to talk about his building style and why he builds with the studs showing. We also talk about the future of trains and the builders Ralph looks to for inspiration.

Chris Doyle, the webmaster of Reasonably Clever joins us to talk about his building (when he has the time to build), his site, and information about the contest currently going on, Brick Science.

Mike Psiaki comes on the show for some LEGO discussion. We talk about what he builds, the story behind the NASCAR fad, who inspires him, and I remind him it is "LEGO Bricks" not legos!

Teen Fan of LEGO Lukas Winklerprins joins us to talk about his LEGO creations, how he got into the online community, how he enjoys conventions, and what he thinks about the current line of LEGO sets.

Eric Harshbarger comes on to talk about his past with LEGO.

Matt Forcum takes over the host's chair and brings us a change of pace, and theme: Trains! Listen in as Matt interviews Matt Hamann about how he got into trains, what he is doing about the end of 9 Volt trains, and some info on the Central Ohio LEGO Train Club.

Technic, Bionicle, and Robotics builder Lee Magpili (Brickshelf) joins us to talk about his LEGO related jobs, why the New York LUG is so small, and what his "building philosophy" is.

Tyler (aka Legohaulic) joins us to discuss why he posts very few MOCs online, photoshop editing, and building outside of the box.

Peter Morris sits down with me to discuss a wide range of subjects. From why he converts all his models into MLCad to what he thinks about building fads.

Arthur Gugick from A Piece of the World joins us to talk about how he recreates some of the most iconic images from around the world. Arthur also shares a fascinating story about a independent film maker from Australia, you won't want to miss this!

Builder Andrew Lee joins us to talk about his building style, bandwagon jumping, and the CS Viper project that will happen at BrickCon 2008.

Nathan (aka Mister oo7) joins us to talk about historical building, getting copied on LEGO.com, and the importance of inspiration in the building process.

Ed Diment (aka Lego Monster) joins us to talk about building big, the Brickish Assoiation, and he gives us an in depth preview of his upcoming HMS Hood.

Guest host Aaron Andrews was able to convince RebelRock back on the show for another interview about his building. Listen in as they talk about why he builds, what he builds, and oh so much more...

For Friday, August 8th I talk with Bionicle builder Patrick Biggs. We discuss how he interweaves System with Bionicle, what his views on the Bionicle story are, and much more...

Today we are joined my builder SlyOwl (flickr) who talks about how he went from building for play to building for display, the story behind "dung mall," and tips on how to use pieces in strange ways...

The first week is almost over and despite me really not wanting to put one out today, I have succeeded in keeping the streak going, barely. Today's interview is Tim Gould (aka gambort), creator of the Cave Racers and builder of many themes.

August 5th's interview is with Nick Dean, creator of the military sub-theme, RAMM (Royal Austrian Mechanized Military).

Long time builder Bryce McGlone (aka Cajun) joins us to discuss Mechas, Bionicle, Mecha Hub, and more.

For day three of this little project I talk with Shannon Ocean about all things brick.

Day two we have an interview with Steven Marshall. We talk about his building background, why he builds without minifigs, and if he will ever move outside of the town line.

We kick off our series of summer interviews with prolific space builder, nnenn. We talk about his building speed, his lack of loyalty to the LEGO company, and so much more.

In Episode #50 of LAMLradio Aaraon Andrews takes over the role of host and interviews James about the podcast's history, current state, and future.

In Episode #49 of LAMLradio Mark Larson (aka Hinckley) joins us as we take a look at the website Eurobricks. We talk about the website's history, its future, and what its relation with The LEGO Group is like.

In Episode #48 of LAMLradio Aaron Andrews (aka DARKspawn) joins me to talk about all the LEGO news that was made in the past week. We also name our MOCs of the Week. radio.laml.org

In Episode #47 of LAMLradio Bryan Bonahoom, Nannan Z., Kyle from BrickForge, Jared from Fine Clonier, and "Enigma That is Badger" from BrickArms join me to recap BrickWorld 2008.

In Episode #46 of LAMLradio I quickly run through the latest LEGO news. From the new LEGO Ambassadors to the new Star Wars, Agents, and City sets.

In Episode #45 of LAMLradio we get ready for BrickWorld 2008 as Mike Huffman interviews the New Attendee Coordinator, Esther Walner. Next up Kyle Peterson from BrickForge and "Enigma That is Badger" from BrickArms join us to let minifig customization fans know what to expect from the two companies.

In Episode #44 of LAMLradio Mike Huffman interviews Bryan Bonahoom about the upcoming LEGO convention, BrickWorld 2008. BrickWorld takes place June 19-22 at the Westin Hotel in the suburbs of Chicago. Mike gets Bryan to talk about how BrickWorld started, what last years event was like, what this coming year will hold, and much more.

In Episode #43 of LAMLradio I'm joined by Mike Huffman as we talk about the latest in the LEGO world. From the recently announced Comic-Con exclusive to the new VW Beetle set. For the MOCs of the week segment I interview Jordan about his Indy 4 Ant Attack creation. To close the show off Tim Courtney joins us to talk about LUGNET.

In Episode 42 of LAMLradio I'm joined by Matt Forcum and Tuomas Kukkamaa. We discuss the latest in the LEGO world and talk about who we view as our building audience and how that effects the way we build. For the MOCs of the Week segment I talk with Jas Nagra about his recent creations.

In Episode #41 of LAMLradio myself and Aaron Andrews take a look at all the latest news, from the Clone Wars minifigs to the new Indiana Jones Demo game. In the MOCs of the Week segment Mark Kelso joins us to talk about his amazing creation.

In Episode #40 of LAMLradio I run down the latest in the LEGO world. From the newest Mars Mission sets to more Indiana Jones news, its all covered here.

In Episode #39 we take "a step" into the NXT theme with Jim Kelly and Fay Rhodes, both contributors at the NXT Step blog. We talk about their background in building, how NXT builders share their MOCs online, what happens at robotic competitions, and much more.

In Episode #38 of LAMLradio I talk with Dan from the LEGO Model of the Day blog and LEGO Ambassador "Big Daddy" Nelson about the latest in the LEGO world. From the news about the next cycle of Ambassadors to the Raiders of the Lost Brick. In the MOCs of the Week segment Zach Moe and Andrew Lee join us to talk about their latest MOCs.

In Episode #37 of LAMLradio I am joined by Aaron Andrews and Matt Forcum to discuss the latest in the LEGO world. From the price of the new chess set to the drop in LEGO quality.

In Episode #36 of LAMLradio I talk with Nathan Proudlove about his recent Scooby Doo based MOC, the Mystery Machine and his thoughts on how the Miniland Scale compares to the minifig scale.

In Episode #35 of LAMLradio I talk with Jas Nagra about the Military Build Contest which is taking place over at the Flickr Military group. He gives us some of the rules, his views on the current entries, and tips on how to take the prizes.

In Episode #34 of LAMLradio myself and Mike Huffman talk about the latest in LEGO news. From the newest sets being released to the new minifig parts from BrickArms. We cover it all!

In Episode #33 of LAMLradio I talk with Andrew Becraft and Josh Wedin about the latest in the LEGO world. Jill Wilfert talks about licenses, technic.lego.com launches Ask a Designer, and iPick-a-Brick hits the web. After we discuss April Fool's and give our MOCs of the Week.

In Episode #31 of LAMLradio I talk with Andrew of BZPower and Jared "Kaminoan" Burks of Fine Clonier Decals about the latest in LEGO news. From LEGO's press release on the future of trains and what we can take from it to the company's efforts to get into UK cinemas.

In Episode #30 of LAMLradio I talk with Fernando Correia about his TECHNIC themed blog, TechnicBRICKs.

In Episode #29 of LAMLradio I quickly run down the latest in LEGO news, all by myself. And I also give my pick for MOC of the Week.

In Episode #28 I interview Carter Baldwin about his latest creation, Pre-Apocalypse.

In Episode #27 of LAMLradio I'm joined by Aaron Andrews to talk about the latest in the LEGO world. From Castle Elves to the closing of an online brick store. After the news we get into some guide line on how to give and receive constructive criticism.

In Episode #26 of LAMLradio Nannan Z. and Mike Huffman join me to talk about the latest in LEGO "news". From an article on LEGO Halo to a man stealing $42,000 in LEGO Star Wars. And of course we have our MOCs of the Week.

In Episode #25 of LAMLradio I talk with Andrew Summersgill, a.k.a. Doctor Sinister, about his comic series, Grunts.

In Episode #24 of LAMLradio I pose the question, should LEGO builders look at Twitter.com as a tool for building and sharing works in progress?

In Episode #23 I'm joined by Matt Forcum of RocketSeason.com and Andrew Becraft of The Brothers Brick. We do the LEGO news and than talk about why we love the minifig.

I'm joined by Jon Palmer and Aaron Andrews (DARKspawn was late, I might add :P) to talk about the latest in the LEGO world. From the train magazine we don't care about to the surprising news that 20% of LEGO's gross income is from adults. After that we discuss the uselessness of the New York Toy Fair.

In Episode 21 of LAMLradio I interview Nannan Z. about the forums he helps to run, Builders Lounge. We talk about the history of the site, who can join, and where they want to take it in the future.

In Episode 20 of LAMLradio Mike Huffman, creator of BrickBuildr, and Andrew, news editor at BZPower, join me to talk about the LEGO news through out this past week. From Wal-Mart to LEGO Chess and the end of Exo-Force.

In Episode 19 of LAMLradio I interview Joe Meno, editor of BrickJournal, about how the magazine came to be, what going to print has been like, and what is coming up in the future for BrickJournal.

In Episode 18 of LAMLradio I continue my conversation with Andrew Becraft (a.ka. Dunechaser). We turn to talking about what is up in the LEGO blogosphere and what might be coming down. From his own blog to the blogs that talk about our hobby, we try to cover it all.

In Episode 17 of LAMLradio, Andrew Becraft (a.ka. Dunechaser) joins me to talk about the lastest in the LEGO world. From how far LEGO can reach and the latest Star Wars and Indian Jones set news.

In Episode 16 of LAMLradio official spokesman of Brickarms, "the enigma that is badger," sits down with me to talk about the history of BrickArms, the future, and much more.

In Episode 15 of LAMLradio I discuss with Aaron Andrews (aka DARKspawn) and Nannan Z. the latest LEGO news and our views of sharing MOCs online.

In Episode 14 of LAMLradio I do "questions and answers" with Marco Chiappa, LEGO Ambassador and creator of YouBrick. After that I give my own review of YouBrick.

In Episode 13 of LAMLradio I interview Eric Hartman creator of the online building game "Blockland"

In Episode 12 of LAMLradio I interview Armothe and Kaminoan, masters in the field of minifig customization, about their hobby within the LEGO hobby.

In Episode 11 of LAMLradio I interview Allan Bedford, author of the LEGO book, "The Unofficial LEGO® Builder's Guide"

In Episode 10 of LAMLradio I interview Andrew, news editor at BZPower. We talk about Bionicle sets, films, games, and MOCs.