AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode Grinch is joined by special guest Phil B and they discuss their experience at Brickworld Chicago in 2025! Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 5:00 Intro/What Are We Building 5:00 - 11:33 Exciting Lego News 11:33 - 1:20:03 Today's Topic 1:20:03 - 1:27:39 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 59
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch dive deep into the world of cancelled Lego sets. It doesn't happen often but when it does one thing happens for sure, and that is that AFOLs talk about it! Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 4:26 Intro/What Are We Building 4:26 - 10:12 Exciting Lego News 10:12 - 1:20:39 Today's Topic 1:20:39 - 1:30:24 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 30 min
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch dive deep into Middle Earth and discuss what we believe is one of if not the greatest Lego theme of all time. As always feel free to join in to the conversation in the comment section. Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 5:24 Intro/What Are We Building 5:24 - 17:21 Exciting Lego News 17:21 - 1:27:30 Today's Topic 1:27:30 - 1:45:13 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Gri...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 57
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch discuss Lego Box Art, is it Art or just packaging? Listen along as we discuss the history of box art and review how its changed over time. Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 6:15 Intro/What Are We Building 6:15 - 16:30 Exciting Lego News 16:30 - 1:19:37 Today's Topic 1:19:37 - 1:26:47 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 55
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch discuss the newest season of Lego Masters, as well as Lego Masters as a series and its current place on TV! Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 1:25 Intro/What Are We Building 1:25 - 4:01 Exciting Lego News 4:01 - 1:01:43 Today's Topic 1:01:43 - 1:06:28 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us as w...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 55
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch interview the master of magical minifigures, Sobek_Bricks. Check out his phenomenal work using the link below! Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Sobek_Bricks Instagram: AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome . Reviews and Feedback: Reviews and constructive, polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show! As always, t...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 54
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch pitch each other their picks for the next Lego Ideas set. Follow along with us as we discuss some of our favorites! Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 6:08 Intro/What Are We Building 6:08 - 13:53 Exciting Lego News 13:53 - 1:09:44 Today's Topic 1:09:44 - 1:17:48 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Jo...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 53
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch discuss the Star Wars original trilogy theme. There is A LOT of history here, so lets get right in to things. Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 5:17 Intro/What Are We Building 5:17 - 23:54 Exciting Lego News 23:54 - 1:45:48 Today's Topic 1:45:48 - 1:55:14 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built world of Lego. Join us ...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 52
AFOLs Welcome - This Week's Episode This Week's Episode In this week’s episode, West and Grinch interview the Lego Mosaics Master, @firanbricks , and discuss how he creates Lego art. Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Find Firanbricks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firanbricks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firanbricks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@firanbricks Episode Breakdown 0:00 - 14:04: Intro / What Are We Building 14:04 - 27:46: Exciting Lego News 27:46...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 51
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch discuss the beloved 1998 theme, Lego Ninjas. How well has this theme aged in its 25+ years since inception. Should Lego revisit it? Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 17:01 Intro/What Are We Building 17:01 - 36:26 Exciting Lego News 36:26 - 1:24:53 Today's Topic 1:24:53 - 1:37:45 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Grinch and West have discussions about the brick-built...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 50
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this weeks episode West and Grinch discuss if Lego is releasing too many Lego sets, as always we rely on our personal opinion to share what we feel and then use real data to challenge that thought. Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 15:12 Intro/What Are We Building 15:12 - 26:27 Exciting Lego News 26:27 - 1:01:36 Today's Topic 1:01:36 - 1:27:18 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcas...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 49
AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details AFOLs Welcome Podcast - Episode Details In this week's episode , Grinch and West meet with Greg Avola, the founder and creator of brickd! brickd is a social media application focused on sharing, discovering, and organizing your sets. Socials: Instagram: afols_welcome brickd: getbrickd.com brickd Instagram: getbrickdapp Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - 10:47 Intro/What Are We Building 10:47 - 29:22 Exciting Lego News 29:22 - 1:28:53 Today's Topic 1:28:53 - 1:35:...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this week's episode Grinch and West review the recent announcement that Lego and Pokemon are collaborating in 2026!. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ 0:00 - 6:01 Intro/What Are We Building 6:01 - 23:29 Exciting Lego News 23:29 - 1:10:14 Today's Topic 1:10:14 - 1:23:39 Brick Mail
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this week's episode Grinch and West review the 2024 Lego financial results. Instagram: AFOLs Welcome: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ 0:00 - 12:42 Intro/What Are We Building 12:42 - 32:05 Exciting Lego News 32:05 - 1:18:12 Today's Topic 1:18:12 - 1:38:38 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this week's episode Grinch and West are talking about sorting and storing Lego and to do that, we are welcoming a very special guest, Tom Alphin. Tom is the author of the best selling book, The Lego Architect and the creator of brickarchitect.com. Where AFOLs can find the definitive Lego storage guide, parts labels, and much more. Find out more about The Brick Architect's work: The Brick Architect website: https://brickarchitect.com/ The Brick Architect's sustainable Architecture discussion: ...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this week's episode Grinch and West discuss the old 1999 theme, Throwbots, this hidden gem has a lot to offer and more than just fun memories. Instagram: AFOLs Welcome: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ 0:00 - 12:15 Intro/What Are We Building 12:15 - 30:43 Exciting Lego News 30:43 - 1:13:39 Today's Topic 1:13:39 - 1:20:39 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topi...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this week's episode we review scary Lego themes and discuss what makes the great, but also dive into why they might not do as well as other themes. Instagram: AFOLs Welcome: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ 0:00 - 8:09 Intro/What Are We Building 8:09 - 29:01 Exciting Lego News 29:01 - 1:15:26 Today's Topic 1:15:26 - 1:23:20 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot t...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this week's episode Grinch and West finish their discussion on the famous Lego Modulars subtheme. We're very passionate about this topic so we split it into two episodes. Instagram: AFOLs Welcome: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ 0:00 - 16:05 Intro/What Are We Building 16:05 - 22:29 Exciting Lego News 22:29 - 1:42:49 Today's Topic 1:42:49 - 1:56:46 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us a...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this week's episode Grinch and West discuss the famous Lego Modulars subtheme. We're very passionate about this topic so we split it into two episodes. Instagram: AFOLs Welcome: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ 0:00 - 14:08 Intro/What Are We Building 14:08 - 27:31 Exciting Lego News 27:31 - 1:32:08 Today's Topic 1:32:08 - 1:46:19 Brick Mail
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week our goal was to have a constructive conversation about the hobby we love and we discuss 5 things Lego could do better. Instagram: AFOLs Welcome: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ 0:00 - 9:54 Intro/What Are We Building 9:54 - 27:03 Exciting Lego News 27:03 - 1:33:06 Today's Topic 1:33:06 - 1:37:32 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, an...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week West discuss his passion for aviation and Lego planes, the two best things in the world! Instagram: AFOLs Welcome: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ 0:00 - 4:20 Intro/What Are We Building 4:20 - 15:13 Exciting Lego News 15:13 - 43:09 Today's Topic 43:09 - 56:56 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two a...
Jan 27, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this week's episode, play a fun game with our special guest, @MAV_Bricks . Can you guess the Lego Star Wars Set by the 1-Star Review? Instagram: AFOLs Welcome: https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/ Mav_Bricks: https://www.instagram.com/mav_bricks/ 0:00 - 11:11 Intro/What Are We Building 11:11 - 25:05 Exciting Lego News 25:05 - 1:31:19 Today's Topic 1:31:19 - 1:37:51 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Le...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this week's episode, we review the 2024 3rd review stage of Lego Ideas and West and Grinch pitch each other their choices for our next upcoming Lego Ideas set. Which of these 54 sets do you think will become an official Lego set? 0:00 - 7:09 Intro/What Are We Building 7:09 - 22:29 Exciting Lego News 22:29 - 1:23:11 Today's Topic 1:23:11 - 1:29:38 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this week's episode, we discuss 5 things that the Lego group does well and 5 things that makes them special. 0:00 - 7:18 Intro/What Are We Building 7:18 - 16:32 Exciting Lego News 16:32 - 1:00:08 Today's Topic 1:00:08 - 1:15:07 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach ou...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this week's episode we review scary Lego themes and discuss what makes the great, but also dive into why they might not do as well as other themes. 0:00 - 1:35 Intro 1:35 - 26:46 Exciting Lego News 26:50 - 1:30:39 Today's Topic 1:30:39 - 1:49:24 What Are We Building AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. I...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this week's episode we review our 2025 Lego Holiday buying guide for Christmas inspiration! 0:00 - 1:28 Intro 1:28 - 26:50 Exciting Lego News 26:50 - 1:27:43 Today's Topic 1:27:43 - 1:35:34 What Are We Building 1:35:34 - 1:45:34 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach o...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this week's episode we review the Lego Ideas theme. 0:00 - 3:08 Intro 3:08 - 13:31 Exciting Lego News 13:31 - 1:11:08 Today's Topic 1:11:08 - 1:16:09 What Are We Building 1:16:09 - 1:32:09 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would like to reach out to the podcast and be featured in an ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this week's episode we review the Lego Winter Village theme and discuss what's next for the beloved series. 0:00 - 1:12 Intro 1:12 - 17:56 Exciting Lego News 17:56 - 1:24:23 Today's Topic 1:24:23 - 1:34:12 What Are We Building 1:34:12 - 1:42:47 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. If you would...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this week's episode we discuss the recent Lego Ideas rule changes, as well as, review the current state of Lego Ideas. 0:00 - 1:19 Intro 1:19 - 29:58 Exciting Lego News 29:58 - 1:27:00 Today's Topic 1:27:00 - 1:33:36 What Are We Building 1:33:36 - 1:37:49 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective of two adult fans of Lego. I...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this week's episode we review scary Lego themes and discuss what makes the great, but also dive into why they might not do as well as other themes. 0:00 - 1:20 Intro 1:20 - 17:20 Exciting Lego News 17:20 - 1:11:46 Today's Topic 1:11:46 - 1:39:23 What Are We Building 1:39:23 - 1:44:38 Brick Mail AFOLs Welcome is a weekly podcast where co-host Grinch and West have discussions about the brick built world of Lego. Join us as we dive deep into hot topics, Lego themes, and more from the perspective...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 30
