Shows
Bears, Tea & TarotSeason 2 Episode 1Season 2, Episode 1: Catching Up, Heated Rivalry & Finding Our Balance in Uncertain Times. Season 2 of Bears, Tea & Tarot begins with Graham and Richard catching up after the Christmas break — checking in with how they’re really doing, what the festive season stirred up, and how it feels to return to everyday life when the world still feels uncertain. The conversation then turns to Heated Rivalry, the much-talked-about gay hockey story, using it as a springboard to explore themes of competition, desire, masculinity, and emotional tension. With humour, insight, and plenty of personality, Graham and Richard reflect on what rivalry can awak...
2026-01-191h 05Bears, Tea & TarotChristmas With Special Guests Mechelle and ChaleneChristmas Special – Bears, Tea & Tarot Pour the tea, pass the mince pies, and snuggle in for our festive Christmas special of Bears, Tea & Tarot. This joyful episode features the wonderful ladies of the Wholeness Network, Mechelle Wingle and Chalene McGrath, as we share plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and seasonal magic around the table.
Graham offers personal tarot readings for both guests before taking listeners on a powerful energetic forecast for 2026, using the Wheel of the Year to explore what each month may hold as the new cycle unfolds. Expect insight, reassurance, and a little cosmic encouragement fo...
2025-12-121h 29Bears, Tea & TarotSpecial Thanksgiving Episode 2025In our special Thanksgiving Episode of Bears, Tea & Tarot, the bears cosy up with a pot of tea and turn their attention to your letters. Raj from Leicester shares his struggle with trusting his own success, while Nadine from Johannesburg opens up about carrying emotional weight that was never hers to hold. Richard brings his signature warmth and humour as he helps Graham unpack the themes of gratitude and self-compassion woven through both stories. Graham then guides listeners through a soothing chakra-clearing meditation and offers a heartfelt cleadon to help you move forward with clarity, grounding, and renewed trust...
2025-11-2558 minBears, Tea & TarotEpisode 12 with Wil FisherIn this beautiful and unexpected episode, we were joined by the radiant Wil Fisher – founder of Willfully Living and host of the Queerly Beloved podcast. What made this one extra special? Graham had no idea who the guest was, performing a completely blind tarot reading without any background info. What followed was pure podcast alchemy... Graham uses the tarot to skillfully guide a soul-deep conversation touching on surrender, self-love, and the sacredness of being seen. All under the watchful eye of wonderful Richard. Expect cledons, connection, and the kind of magic that only happens when spirit takes the lead. Po...
2025-10-141h 05
mindboost. momentsThe Power of Agility: How Richard Jones Drives Team Success in Facilities ManagementSend us a textWelcome to a brand new episode of mindboost. moments! In this thought-provoking conversation, Caleb sits down with Richard Jones, the Managing Director for Compass ESS, to explore what it takes to truly rebel against mediocrity at work. Fresh into a new and challenging role, Richard shares insights from both his extensive military background and his thriving career in facilities management. Together, they unpack the power of agility, the evolving nature of leadership, and how organisations can foster environments that energise their people and promote genuine growth.From military discipline to corporate...
2025-09-3032 minBears, Tea & TarotEpisode 11 - Demetrious and a new 8 Card SpreadIn this episode of Bears, Tea & Tarot, we support Demetrious from LA through a spiritual crossroads using a powerful 8-card integration spread, and explore a heartfelt question from Liam in Belfast: “Who am I without the struggle?” Graham also guides us through a gentle chakra-clearing meditation to reconnect with our higher selves and Spirit guides—beautifully supported by Richard, our ever-curious co-host and client.
2025-09-101h 15
Bears, Tea & TarotEpisode 10 with NYCMeatball.In the 10th episode of Bears, Tea and Tarot, Graham and Richard were joined by none other than Adult Entertainment Star, NYCMeatball. As always, Graham was kept in the dark about the guest’s identity beforehand, allowing him to do a blind pre-read and energetically tune in before the conversation began. What followed was a heartfelt and transformative discussion exploring themes of addiction, personal growth, and the power of turning life’s challenges into healing. In a poignant moment, NYCMeatball’s beloved grandmother made a moving appearance in Spirit, adding another layer of depth to the episode. As ever, Graham...
2025-08-051h 08Bears, Tea & TarotEpisode 9: Love, Trust & Retrograde ShenanigansEpisode 9: Love, Trust & Retrograde Shenanigans In this heartfelt episode, Graham dives into the tangled heartstrings of two beautiful souls. Maya from Sydney, who wants to love without armouring up, and Sarah from Galway, who’s wondering when the universe will finally shout, “You’re up, babe!” With his signature mix of intuitive tarot and uncanny cledons, Graham helps them navigate their tender truths. Richard, as always, brings the heart to the table, offering warmth, laughter, and the kind of quiet insights that somehow always hit home. Honestly, we think he might be psychic too… he’s just too polite to say it. A...
2025-07-031h 10
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Book Nooks, Nike, One Piece and MoreWe are back: both life and LEGO have intervened, and there is a lot going on!
Richard Jones (Ramblingbrick.com) and Jay Ong (Jaysbrickblog.com) discuss recent LEGO releases, upcoming conventions, and dive deep into several new sets, including Nike collaborations, One Piece anime sets, and Book Nooks.
Its event season: Richard is off to Japan Brick Fest, while Jay will be heading to the new Chinese AFOL Networking event in August
A lot has happened since our last episode, including:
Details of the Nike collaboration have been revealed, including Brick-built...
2025-06-181h 01
Bears, Tea & TarotEpisode 8 Compassion, connection, and quiet wisdomIn Episode 8 of Bears, Tea, and Tarot, Graham leads us through a gentle yet powerful meditation designed to help us connect with our intuition and activate deep cellular healing. This soulful pause opens the door to a heartfelt tarot reading for a listener navigating life with Parkinson’s and the emotional challenges of social isolation. As always, Richard is on hand with his signature blend of warmth and wit, and the ever-magical presence of a cledon reminds us that the universe is always speaking, if we’re listening. It’s a beautifully grounding episode filled with compassion, connection, and quiet...
2025-06-101h 07Bears, Tea & TarotEpisode 7: Sceptics, Spirits & Chakra ClearingIn this magical episode of Bears, Tea and Tarot, Richard and I catch up before welcoming the fabulous Alexander Rodriguez, editor of the LA Blade, host of On the Rocks, and Queer from the Other Side podcasts! He was so blown away; he’s invited both of us on his show.
We chat spirits, skepticism, and queerness. plus, Graham leads a calming chakra-cleansing meditation and share a lightning-fast collective tarot reading.
2025-05-2958 minBears, Tea & TarotBears, Tea & Tarot Ep 6In this heartwarming episode of Bears, Tea, and Tarot, Graham leads us all in a beautiful guided meditation to bring in positivity—think golden light, deep breaths, and a sprinkle of soul-soothing calm. Richard, of course, chimes in with his usual cheeky wisdom, helping ground the practice in the messiness of real life (and maybe a biscuit or two). This week’s listener letters dive deep. Lorraine from Glasgow shares her heartfelt story of being a full-time carer and asks the powerful question: “What about me?” Through a touching three-card tarot spread, the Bears explore how we reclaim the parts of...
2025-05-091h 02Bears, Tea & TarotIt's our Easter Episode - With Special Guest Anthony MillerIt’s our Easter Episode, and it’s dropping today Saturday, 19th April 2025! We’re beyond excited to welcome our very first guest: the fabulous Anthony Miller, broadcaster, legal professional, and all-round legend. In this special episode, Graham uses his unique style of tarot reading (with a sprinkle of intuitive magic) to guide a heart-opening conversation and uncover Anthony’s story in the most soulfully unexpected ways. As always, you can expect plenty of laughs, real talk, and deep wisdom. And of course, Richard will be on hand, kettle at the ready, quick with a cheeky comment, and keeping everythi...
2025-04-191h 11Bears, Tea & TarotEpisode 4 - Healing Light & A Hopeful HeartThis Week Richard & Graham, catch up on life, and Graham presents 3 Cledons, two to answer a range of questions sent on and our usual Know, Grow and Let Go. Oh and it all starts with a beautiful Meditation.
2025-04-071h 23Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: 10354 The Shire10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire
And we are back. We’d like to thank you for your your ongoing support, but if you are a first time listener - Welcome. After a chat about Jay’s upcoming trip to Star Wars Celebration, we launch headlong into a discussion about 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire.
The latest LEGO® ICONs set to depict a location from The Lord of the Rings was released this week, and we both had the chance to put it together and gather some thoughts.
Richard’s initial thought (as well as the...
2025-04-0458 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Pokémon!Gotta Catch 'Em All!
Welcome back. We'd like to start by apologizing for the long time between episodes: Life gets in the way sometimes.
Jay is really excited about the LEGO Group's announcement of their ongoing partnership with Pokémon Company International from next year. He's been collecting the cards and playing the games since the first generation was released in 1996. https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-pokemon-sets-officially-announced-coming-2026/
Richard is possibly a little too old to have cared when they first arrived, but his kids played Diamond/Pearl on their Nintendo DS despite his insistence in this e...
2025-03-2155 minBears, Tea & TarotBears. Tear & Tarot Episode 3This week Graham & Richard are celebrating St Patrick's Day and talking about Anxiety, as well helping a Dublin based woman with her question about what her future might be. Tea this week was "Margarets Hope" From Churchills in Cincinatti for Richard and of course Barrys for Graham. Happy St Patrick's Day.
2025-03-171h 14
What does it take to build a successful BPO company? How successful are you with your agents?Costa Rica Calling: A Leader's Hindsight by Richard Blank.Hindsight the Podcast hosted by Lee Jones. Inspiring Journeys to Success on Hindsight the Podcast. Past experiences shape future success. Hosted by Lee Jones—retired Army veteran, supply chain professional, and top podcast host—Hindsight the Podcast explores pivotal moments that define extraordinary lives. Through insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders, we uncover lessons in resilience, mindset, and transformation.If you're navigating a career change, personal transformation, or simply seeking inspiration, Hindsight the Podcast is your guide to overcoming obstacles and building the future you desire.In this episode of Hindsight the Podc...
2025-02-121h 00
Podcast guest appearances. Richard Blank Costa Rica's Call CenterHindsight the Podcast hosted by Lee Jones. Costa Rica Calling: A Leader's Hindsight by Richard BlankInspiring Journeys to Success on Hindsight the Podcast. Past experiences shape future success. Hosted by Lee Jones—retired Army veteran, supply chain professional, and top podcast host—Hindsight the Podcast explores pivotal moments that define extraordinary lives. Through insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders, we uncover lessons in resilience, mindset, and transformation.If you're navigating a career change, personal transformation, or simply seeking inspiration, Hindsight the Podcast is your guide to overcoming obstacles and building the future you desire.In this episode of Hindsight the Podc...
2025-02-121h 00Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Happy New Year, Tudor Corner Modular, Blacktron Renegade and More!Happy New Year: Welcome to 2025.Episode Notes
Welcome back after the...’ break’. Well, it was a break from podcast recording, anyway. We hope you got some great LEGO®sets for Christmas.
Pardon the quality of Richard's voice. It is getting much better!
While we are getting ready to attend Brickvention in Melbourne next weekend, we look at some of the January Releases.
The new modular building, 10350 Tudor Corner
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-10350-tudor-corner-modular-building/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2024/12/12/10350-tudor-corner-rambling-review/
The revamped 10355 Blacktron Renegade set
https://ramblingbrick.com/2024/12/22/10355-blacktron-rengade-construction-criticism-and-creative-prompts/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/revie...
2025-01-141h 00Bears, Tea & TarotBears., Tea & Tarot. Episode 1Listen in as Graham J. Norton and Richard Jones, kick off their brand-new Podcast, with guided Meditations, and Know, Grow and Let Go, extended Cledon. Find out about how Graham moved from Music to becoming a Mystic. Lighthearted and Fun!
2025-01-061h 12Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Insider Weekend/Black Friday/Endurance/MinifiguresWe're approaching the End of the Year! Amidst the LEGO Insiders Weekend and Black Friday shopping madness, Richard and Jay discuss some of the big launches coming soon, including new 2025 sets!
Sets discussed include:
10335 The Endurance
LEGO Minifigures Series 27
Lunar New Year 2025 sets
LEGO Ideas Minerals DIsplay revealed
10359 Fountain Garden
and more!
We hope you enjoy the episode. We love your feedback: please leave a review or comment on your favourite podcast platform, or get in touch with us via @extrapiecespod
2024-11-2759 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces in Denmark! Chatting with AFOLs at LEGO House, Skaerbaek Fan WeekendExtra Pieces in Denmark for Fan Media Days 2024!
Richard and Jay are back from our pilgrimage to Denmark for Fan Media Days 2024!
We recount our experiences at Fan Media Days, however most of the juiciest things we saw can't be discussed yet for obvious reasons.
We were lucky enough to attend AFOL Day at the LEGO House, which kicks off Skaerbaek Fan Weekend. Richard was on the ground at Skaerbaek speaking and we both spoke to a bunch of lovely people that we met on the ground!
This episode contains snippets...
2024-10-1456 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: The Legend of Zelda, The Nightmare before Christmas and DREAMZZzSeptember's Super LEGO sets!
Welcome back! This is Richard and Jay's final episode recorded in Australia before we both head off to Billund, Denmark for Fan Media Days 2025. We'll be interviewing and chatting to LEGO Designers, so let us know if there's any specific questions you'd like us to ask!
In today's episode, we cover some of the recent September 2024 releases!
Sets discussed include:
LEGO Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree 2-in-1
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Harry Potter: The Burrow
71486 Castle Nocturnia
71484 Coopers Robot Dinosaur C. Rex
We hope you enjoy the episode...
2024-09-1753 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Awesome August - Technic, Dungeons and Dragons, JawsExtra Pieces: Awesome August - Technic, Dungeons and Dragons, Jaws
Welcome back to the Extra Pieces, bringing you the latest views and reviews from Jay's Brick Blog and the Rambling Brick.
Today we kick off by considering the newLEGO® Technic 42174 Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht, the Team New Zealand entry in the 2024 America's Cup, due to get underway at the end of August.
Richard gets nostalgic over Australia's victory in 1983 and the declaration by our Prime Minister that it would be somewhat churlish for any employer to sack a worker for not turning up that day.
h...
2024-08-091h 08Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Japan Brickfest; Robot World; Technic Vehicles; JawsWelcome back. This prolonged break has been brought to you by travel and winter sickness!
Richard went to visit Japan Brickfest in Kobe on the second weekend in June.
Some of his highlights include:
@fukutaku10‘s amazing phoenix and dragon
Orchestra by Sachiko Akinaga
Masao Hidaka's monorail
Great Ball contraption Check out Planet AFOL on Youtube for coverage of the entire event.
Once Richard saw a life-size Gundam outside a shopping centre, he came to realise that 60421 Robot World was not such a far-fetched thing. https://ramblingbrick.com/2024/07/01/60421-lego-city-robot-world-nostalgic-callbacks-and-more/
Richard has also been bu...
2024-07-2056 min
SustainEpisode 237: OSS for Climate Podcast Crossover: Max Jones on Carbon PlanGuest
Max Jones
Panelist
Richard Littauer
Show Notes
In this first ever cross-over episode of Sustain and Open Source for Climate, host Richard welcomes guest Max Jones, a data scientist and open source software developer who works at Carbon Plan. Max discusses the importance of open source in bringing about effective climate action, the role of Carbon Plan in building accessible data products and tools, and how being a nonprofit is advantageous for open source development. The conversation also touches on funding models for open source projects in nonprofits...
2024-06-1429 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: May the 4th and LEGO Summer 2024 PreviewsEpisode Notes
Well, that was an unexpected hiatus: no sooner did we get the last episode up onto the inter webs, and Jay went on holiday!
We are back, well partially! We are back! Well, partially: Richard is out of town at a conference, and it was from the hotel bedroom that he recorded this episode. In case you got any weird background noises, or the episode just doesn’t quite sound the same.
It's May which means that a whole heap of 2nd half 2024 sets just got revealed!
In this ep...
2024-05-0447 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Dungeons and DragonsSeries 6 Episode 2
Episode Notes
Welcome Back:
We apologise again for a slightly extended break: in this episode, you can hear the full story why. It’s not what you might expect!
In this episode:
Jay talks us through the long-awaited 21438 Dungeons and Dragons: A Red Dragon’s Tale set that was revealed a few weeks ago.
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-21348-dungeons-and-dragons-red-dragons-tale/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-45008325-dungeons-and-dragons-mimic-dice-box-gwp/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2024/03/20/are-you-ready-to-roll-lego-ideas-dungeons-and-dragons-red-dragons-tale-officially-revealed/
Richard presents the 40683 Flower Trellis Display, available in early April (and again in late May/June) as a gift with purchase. The threshold of $...
2024-03-2846 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesS6E1: Extra Pieces: March Madness!Welcome Back to Series 6 and a little bit of March Madness - there are so many new sets out this month, we have almost lost track!
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/buying-guide-every-new-lego-set-march-2024/
In this episode, we take a closer look at some new releases, and accidently overlook others.
NEW LEGO Animal Crossing: Is it the Spritual successor to Fabuland?
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-every-lego-animal-crossing-minifigure-march-2024/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-77050-nooks-cranny-and-rosies-house/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2024/02/27/lego-animal-crossing-77046-julians-birthday-party-just-add-minifigures/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2024/02/23/animal-crossing-for-the-uninitiated-part-1-77049-isabelles-house-visit-hands-on-review/
10332 Medieval market square
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-10332-medieval-town-square-is-a-modern-update-to-medieval-market-village-with-a-new-grey-lego-goat/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2024/02/09/10332-medieval-town-square/
...
2024-03-0456 min
Teaching Math Teaching PodcastEpisode 87: Roundtable Discussion: Opening Session of the AMTE Annual Conference, "Critical Conversations: AMTE Standards for Preparing Teachers of Mathematics In Social and Political Contexts" featuring Jenny Bay Williams, Liza Bondurant, Yvonne Lai, Richard Velasco, and Eva ThanheiserLearning to teach math teachers better by engaging in a roundtable discussion around the Opening Session of the Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, featuring Jenny Bay Williams, Liza Bondurant, Yvonne Lai, Richard Velasco, and Eva Thanheiser, titled "Critical Conversations: AMTE Standards for Preparing Teachers of Mathematics In Social and Political Contexts".
Links from the episode:
Recording of the Opening Session
Standards for Preparing Teachers of Mathematics
Velasco, R. C. L. (2023, July). Constant Critical Reflexivity: Engaging in an Archaeology of Self to Promote Racial Literacy in a Math...
2024-02-1452 min
The ReWork with Allison Tyler Jones108 - Reinventing: From Volume Weddings to Luxury Portraits with Richard MarchisottoRichard Marchisotto is a seasoned photographer who has been making significant shifts in his business over the past couple of years. Transitioning from a volume wedding model with multiple photographers to a luxury portrait studio,shooting less and making each session count more, Richard's journey embodies the evolution many photographers are considering making. As a valued member of our MindShift community and a former student of the Art of Selling Art™ course, Richard shares his experiences and the specific changes he's implemented to transform his business. Richard's story is one of dedication and adaptation. Beginning hi...
2024-02-0833 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: LIVE! at Brickvention 2024.Extra Pieces Live!
Expect audio anomalies galore as Jay and Richard record an episode in front of a live audience on Convention Day (January 19th) at Brickvention 2024, in Melbourne Australia. Not only is it our first live episode, it's also the first time we have recorded an episode while being in the same room, during daylight hours!
We talk about life as LEGO Bloggers, as a hobby or profession; the joy of reviewing LEGO, stickers, no stickers, Space and we share our advice for fledgling Content Creators.
We also take a little Q...
2024-02-0148 min
SALTovation: Navigating the Complexities of State and Local Tax by AprioThe Impact of Massachusetts Court Cases on State and Local Tax Policies with Richard Jones: Part 2In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we continue our discussion with Richard Jones, attorney at Sullivan & Worcester, on recent landmark cases and their implications on tax policies and practices. Richard discusses two important state and local tax cases: Akamai and Bass Holdings. We delve into the complexities of determining whether a company is selling software or services, and the taxation implications. We also explore the concept of unitary business and its impact on apportionment. Listen as we provide valuable insights into the nuances of these cases and offer advice on navigating state and local tax issues. Tune in...
2024-01-2334 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Happy New Year: Roses, Andrea’s Mansion, City SpaceHappy New Year and welcome to the first Extra Pieces episode of 2024!
January has flooded us with plenty of new releases, and Jay and Richard discuss some of them in this new episode.
We will be at Brickvention 2024 in Melbourne, Australia and are looking forward to saying hi if you're there!
Tickets for Brickvention are available online:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brickvention-2024-australias-premier-lego-fan-event-tickets-693986160287
Here are some of the sets we discussed in the episode:
10328 Bouquet of Roses:
https://ramblingbrick.com/2023/12/30/10328-bouquet-of-roses/
https://jaysbrickblog.com...
2024-01-1356 minSALTovation: Navigating the Complexities of State and Local Tax by AprioThe Impact of Massachusetts Court Cases on State and Local Tax Policies with Richard JonesIn this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Richard Jones, an attorney at Sullivan & Worcester in Boston, specializing in state and local tax for over two decades. Richard dives into two significant Massachusetts court cases: Oracle USA Inc. and US Auto Holdings. In the Oracle case, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the ability to apportion sales tax for software sales and clarified the parameters of the Commissioner of Revenue's authority. In the US Auto Holdings case, the court struck down the concept of "cookie nexus" and denied the state's ability to retroactively apply the Wayfair decision...
2024-01-0833 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Black Friday 2023: Avengers; Majisto’s return; Orient ExpressWelcome back to podcast. By the time you have listened to this Black Friday will be but a distant memory.
In this episode we discuss the virtues of the reimaginined 40601 Majisto's Magical Workshop - celebrating 30 years since the debut of the Dragon Knights and the first appearance of Majisto the Wizard.
You can read Richard's review of this set, and checkout his attempts to replicate the back of the box builds based on the original.
https://ramblingbrick.com/2023/11/17/40601-majistos-workshop-review/
In his quest to modify the set to recapture some of Dragon Knights era...
2023-11-291h 01
The Jōrni PodcastEpisode 121 - Navigating Recovery for Young Adults with Richard JonesNovember 21, 2023The Jōrni PodcastEpisode 121 - Navigating Recovery for Young Adults with Richard JonesIn this episode, we embark on a compassionate exploration of the challenges and triumphs in Navigating Recovery for Young Adults. Our conversation delves into a transformative program founded by our guest, tailored to meet the unique needs of young adults within the corrections system. Together, we navigate the intricate journey of recovery, shedding light on the vital role that specialized programs play in providing support, guidance, and hope to individuals during a pivotal stage in their lives.As w...
2023-11-2137 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Tiny Botanicals, Modular Museum and Lunar New Year revealsExtra Pieces: Modular, Botanicals, Chinese New Year and More
Welcome back: In this episode we consider some of the Big Philosophical Questions:
There’s a new Modular and Botanical to be released in December - not January as we have become accustomed.
Is it my imagination, or are Christmas and New Year starting sooner than usual?
The silly season (for LEGO news) is now underway, with new reveals and deals coming along on a daily basis...
Reveals and Reviews:
LEGO Botanicals 10639 Tiny Plants - to be released in December, this is a return to the "I...
2023-11-091h 09Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Reveal / Fabuland HeritageAnimal Crossing: New Horizon sets revealed.
Welcome back: Podcast episodes can be like buses. You see none for ages, and then several arrive all at once.
This week, Jay and Richard unpack the reveal of the Animal Crossing New Horizons sets, the first official reveal of new sets for 2024.
We look at the history of the game and the contents of the upcoming sets and discuss whether or not they bear a passing resemblance to Fabuland... For some strange reason, we completely overlook Sylvanian Families which originated in Japan in the mid 80s
...
2023-10-1951 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Skaerbaek Fan Weekend; RLFM Days; Super Mario's Future
Welcome back to another episode of Extra Pieces! Sorry about the unexpected break: Richard's been sorting some stuff out and then Jay went on a whirlwind trip to Denmark!
There were a few audio issues with this episode, with Richard occasionally sounding like he was trapped in the bottom of a deep, dark hole. Hopefully we will be in a more acoustically friendly environment next time...
In today's episode, Jay talks a bit about his recent trip to Denmark where he was able to visit Skaerbaek Fan Weekend for the 2nd time. Photos...
2023-10-1556 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesS05E03: Extra Pieces - LEGO Insiders; Boxed Minifigures, Ideas Insects, Passenger Airplane and more!Episode Notes
Welcome back to another episode of Extra Pieces. We're shrinking down and exploring tiny things, and big changes in today's episode.
Jay and Richard have a robust discussion on LEGO Insiders, the rebranded VIP program and what it means for fans.
We also talk about some recent sets we've built like the LEGO Ideas Insect Collection, Passenger Airplane and also the recent blind box change to LEGO Minifigures. No more feeling up CMF!
LEGO Insiders
https://ramblingbrick.com/2023/08/15/vale-lego-vip-vip-program-set-to-be-rebranded-as-lego-insiders-from-august-21-2023/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/legos-vip-program-is-being-rebranded-to-lego-insiders/
LEGO Insiders...
2023-08-291h 21
Transformative PrincipalChange with Richard Gerver Transformative Principal 550Richard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and world-renowned thinker on human leadership and human transformation. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years. Since the success of his first book, focusing on his experience in frontline education, Richard has devoted himself to advancing society’s thinking on learning, change, and how best to realize our full potential.He has worked with an extraordinary ran...
2023-08-1453 min
Deep Space and DragonsEpisode 59: Indiana Jones was clearly a sociopath, but would the fridge work?Click Here to send in your random question to have a chance to win!In this week's episode of "Deep Space and Dragons," we delve into the thrilling world of Indiana Jones, National Treasure, and other captivating adventure movies! Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey through ancient ruins, treacherous jungles, and mysterious tombs, uncovering hidden treasures and solving enigmatic puzzles along the way.Richard and Karl, our intrepid explorers, share their insights and experiences as they discuss the gripping tales of daring archaeologists, cunning treasure hunters, and heart-stopping adventures. From the iconic...
2023-07-0740 min
The Jones Underground PodcastHappy Father’s Day/ In Honor of Richard Jones.I discuss Father’s Day, I give my memories of my late grand father/ Richard Jones. I also discuss the trade between the Suns and Wizards for Bradley Beal. Thank you for listening.
2023-06-1924 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Upcoming Releases: City, Friends, Monkie Kid and NinjagoExtra Pieces: Upcoming Releases: City, Friends, Monkie Kid and Ninjago
Welcome back to Part 2 of our Second Half of 2023 release previews! Be sure to check out our previous episodes for our thoughts on LEGO DreamZzz, Creator 3-in-1, Disney, Gabby's Dollhouse, and Super Mario!
In today's episode, we cover:
The modernised LEGO City: https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-city-summer-2023-sets-revealed-the-city-renaissance-is-here/
Friends: https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/heres-a-look-at-the-new-lego-friends-summer-2023-sets/
Monkie Kid: https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-unveils-four-new-monkie-kid-summer-2023-sets/
Ninjago: https://ramblingbrick.com/2023/05/09/ninjago-dragons-rising-sets-revealed-june-release/
Richard has also reviewed the first set from the 2023 Monkie Kid wave: 80049 Dragon...
2023-05-191h 01Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Star Wars Day 2023 sets, Tales of the Space Age, Disney 100 Minifigures; Ninjago CoreStar Wars Day 2023 sets, Tales of the Space Age, Disney 100 Minifigures; Ninjago Core
Welcome back to another episode of Extra Pieces! In this week's episode, we look to the stars, both for Star Wars Day and towards the next LEGO Ideas set - Tales of the Space Age.
Elsewhere, we talk about the Disney 100 Minifigures Series, Ninjago Core and more!
If you're in Victoria and looking for a fun school-holiday activity, be sure to check out Bendigo Bricks, which will be running from 15-16 April 2023. Tickets available from: https://www.bendigobricks.com
2023-04-131h 03
Me My Dad & FriendsS1 Ep.3 The One That Dad Is Not Too Keen On...Me My Dad & Friends Has the bubble burst already? Host Liam presents the third episode and things take a slight downturn. Will dad (Richard) lose his Friends love or is it just a small blip? Both Liam and Gaz do their best to keep dad focused and promise that things get better. Maybe they should emulate Phoebe and buy a can of soda? Will MMDAF come to a sudden stop?
2023-03-2728 minMe My Dad & FriendsS1 Ep.2 The One Where Dad Starts To Enjoy It More Than EverMe My Dad & Friends Settling Down for Episode 2 Dad (Richard) is no longer a Friends virgin and quickly becomes involves with his 6 new pals in the next episode of the US comedy show. Will dad be able to find some form in MMDAF quiz or will super fan Gaz extend his lead? Host Liam guides you through it as we discover that Ross is quickly becoming a favourite with the boys.
2023-03-2741 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Cancelled LEGO sets, Up House, return of LEGO Indiana Jones, and new themes that make sense.Cancelled LEGO sets, Up House, return of LEGO Indiana Jones, and new themes that make sense.
Welcome back to another episode of Extra Pieces! In this week's episode, we cover a raft of topics, from the latest LEGO Indiana Jones sets, to cancelled sets and more.
If you're in Victoria and looking for a fun school-holiday activity, be sure to check out Bendigo Bricks, which will be running from 15-16 April 2023. Tickets available from: https://www.bendigobricks.com
List of Cancelled LEGO sets: https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/77014-the-temple-of-doom-joins-an-illustrious-list-of-cancelled-lego-sets/
Recent Reviews:
2023-03-261h 06
Me My Dad & FriendsMe, My Dad and Friends - TrailerA NEW PODCAST ABOUT FRIENDS Me, My Dad and Friends podcast is coming to you on the 27th March 2023. Love the hit US comedy show Friends? Never watched it? Well, my 54 year old dad hasn't so join me (Liam), my dad (Richard) and my best pal, and Friends superfan (Gaz) as we follow dad's new journey into the Friends universe. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok So, grab a beer, relax and enjoy...
2023-03-1400 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: A LEGO Lord of the Rings: Rivendell deep dive
Welcome to another episode of Extra Pieces, and we have dedicated the entire episode to a very precious set - 10316 Lord of the Rings: Rivendell
LEGO Lord of the Rings is back in epic fashion, with a 6167-piece Rivendell, featuring all 9 Fellowship of the Ring minifigures and some additional characters.
We take a deep dive into Imladris, and debate just how momentous this set is, and its impact on LEGO.
10316 Rivendell will be released on 5 March 2023 for LEGO VIPs ahead of a 8 March general release date.
In-depth reviews:
https...
2023-03-031h 12
Backstage at The BathsEp6: Richard Jones | An Evening of MagicIn our sixth episode we talk to Richard Jones, who is bringing an Evening of Magic to The Baths Hall. Richard talks to us a little more about his career so far, the Inner Magic Circle and what you can expect from his show.Richard Jones rose to fame as the only magician to ever win Britain’s Got Talent and has since won the PRESTIGIOUS GOLD STAR accolade within the INNER MAGIC CIRCLE, the highest honour in The Magic Circle. Known as ‘THE MILITARY ILLUSIONIST’ he represents the very best in CUTTING EDGE...
2023-02-2021 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: LEGO® The Lord of the Rings is Back Also... Friends, City and moreWelcome to Series 4 Episode 2
Welcome to another episode of Extra Pieces! We’re trying to be a lot more consistent with our upload schedule in 2023, and so far so good!
We’ve been up to a lot, and still basking in the glow of new 2023 LEGO sets.
Richard has been busy exploring LEGO City, with reviews of 60389 Custom Car Garage, and 60384 Penguin Slushy Van, including a fun Ice Planet remix.
https://ramblingbrick.com/2023/02/06/60389-custom-car-garage-hands-on-review/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2023/02/05/slushy-van-60384-rapid-review-febrovery-creative-prompt/
Jay has been busy in Heartlake City, with LEGO Friends reviews
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-friends-41730-autumns-house/
https://jaysbrickb...
2023-02-0758 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces Extra: Blacktron’s Back 40580 RevealEpisode Notes
Blacktron’s Back!
What better post-Christmas present than to hear about the looming release of 40580 Blacktron Cruiser as a gift with purchase. It got Richard and Jay just a little excited. So here is just a little episode.
Here are their initial reactions
Jay
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/blacktron-returns-in-2023-with-lego-40580-blacktron-cruiser/
richard
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/12/28/blacktron-is-back/
How do you feel about this set? It would be much better as a set to buy, rather than a gift with purchase in our minds. Why not reach out on Instagram or Tw...
2022-12-2804 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesS03E08: Extra Pieces: LEGO® Australia General Manager, Troy TaylorIn this special episode, Richard and Jay pay a special visit to LEGO Australia's brand new office, and sit down with Troy Taylor, Vice President & General Manager of LEGO ANZ.
As a two decade veteran at LEGO Australia, we chat about Troy's journey and how the Australian LEGO fanbase have changed throughout the years, and what local fans can expect from 2023 and beyond!
After 10 years at Macquarie Park, LEGO Australia's office moves to a brand new office, which has been decorated and customised to reflect and pay homage to many Australian Icons.
Check...
2022-12-0835 min
THE LAST SHOW ON EARTHRichard Maltby JrThis is the podcast in which we ask a special guest the big, BIG question that nobody ever needed to ask. If there was a huge asteroid hurtling toward Earth threatening to destroy life as we know it and you could see one more show before you die, what would it be? It can be anything you want - a show you’ve seen before, one that you wish you’d seen, or something you’ve made up entirely. What would be YOUR Last Show on Earth?Our guest this episode is Richard Maltby J...
2022-11-181h 02
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtraPieces Extra: Eiffel Tower Revealed - First ImpressionsEpisode Notes
Today, 10307 Eiffel Tower was revealed:
Richard and Jay had a chance to see the model up close, with designer Rok Žgalin Kobe, earlier this year at the Recognised LEGO Fan Media Days, and offer their thoughts about this Flagship Icons set for 2022.
Is this set Too Big? Is it Too Small?
Is this set for you?
You can read our reveals here:
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/11/15/10307eiffel-tower-revealed-the-tallest-lego-model-yet
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-10307-eiffel-tower-officially-revealed/
Keep an eye out on our blogs later in the week for our i...
2022-11-1522 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Vale LEGO MINDSTORMS with Special Guest: BrickJournal's Joe MenoVale LEGO MINDSTORMS with Special Guest: BrickJournal's Joe Meno
In the final week of October, the LEGO Group announced that the 51515 Mindstorms Robot Inventor set will be retired at the end of the year, a little over 2 years after its release. The App will also enter its sunset phase - with the development team deployed throughout the LEGO group.
Jay and Richard are joined by BrickJournal's Editor-In-Chief Joe Meno, who among other things is involved with FIRST LEGO League. He helps us learn more about the history and significance of the Mindstorms brand, what he...
2022-11-1300 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Meet your new LEGO Friends, Paper Bags in sets, and LEGO's financial results and cost of living problemEpisode Notes
Welcome back to another episode of Extra Pieces and thanks in advance for tuning in!
This time, Jay and Richard preview the new paper bags that are being used as part of the LEGO Group's efforts to eliminate single-use plastics by the end of 2025.
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/10/27/we-stress-test-the-new-in-box-paper-bags/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/first-look-at-legos-new-sustainable-paper-bags-coming-in-a-retail-set/
With inflation continuing to rise, cost of living pressures and the holiday season coming, we also discuss how this might affect LEGO going into the most crucial shopping period of the year - Q4, the Christmas shopping season.
2022-10-2948 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesS3E05: Extra Pieces In Denmark: Skaerbaek Fan Weekend/RLFM Days/Table Football/ Significant sets
Welcome back to a very special Billund-themed episode of Extra Pieces.
Jay and Richard have just got back from Denmark, where they attended Skaerbaek Fan Weekend, and LEGO Fan Media Days at the LEGO Campus.
After many years of isolation and no travel, it was an excellent time catching up in person with other LEGO fan media, LEGO designers and more.
In this episode, we talk about the forthcoming LEGO Ideas Table Football set (21337), and because it's the 90th Anniversary, we have plenty of special guests jump on the podcast talking...
2022-10-1453 minExtra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Collectable Minifigures Series 23; LEGO Ideas Motorised LighthouseEpisode Notes
Welcome back to another Extra Pieces episode! In today's episode, we go on a deep dive of LEGO's newest Minifigures Series 23, which is both Costumed and Holiday-themed!
We also muse about the latest LEGO Ideas set, 21335 Motorised Lighthouse which has been slightly divisive due to its high pricetag.
Jay and Richard will be heading to Billund, Denmark for Fan Media Days in late September, and will be at Skaerbaek Fan Weekend, so let us know if you'll be there as we'd love to say hi in person!
We also...
2022-08-2800 min
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Celebrating 90 Years of PlayEpisode Notes
Welcome to a special LEGO 90th Anniversary episode of Extra Pieces! It's 10 August, and The LEGO Group celebrates an incredible milestone - a 90th birthday!
From humble beginnings making wooden toys, to the great leap forward to ABS plastic, and now, a cultural phenomenon that has redefined how fans young, old and everyone in between play.
In this episode we discuss LEGO's remarkable staying power, some memorable sets, and how it's changed through the years.
Counting down to the 90th anniversary, Richard has been recounting a decade by decade...
2022-08-101h 13Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces S03E03: Brixpo, Inflation, Galaxy Explorer, Lion Knight's CastleWelcome Back
July has been an incredibly eventful month, with early reviews of the massive slate of August releases in the lead up to LEGO's 90th Anniversary.
Since we last met... Richard visited Brixpo - a LEGO Fan run expo in Adelaide There was an awesome, Minifigure-scale Imperial Light Cruiser from Star Wars on display https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cf0nK8rpyYT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Inflation has become as much of a talking point as COVID With the imminent price rises from August and September, we get a peek...
2022-07-291h 09
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces EXTRA: LEGO® CON 2022 Wrap-up.LEGO® CON Wrap up.
On June 18th 2022, The LEGO Group streamed their second LEGO CON - a product Showcase full of designer interviews, product reveals and more.
You can still watch the stream at https://LEGO.com/LEGOCON
Jay and Richard look at some of the set reveals from LEGO CON and share their thoughts of the event.
Sanctum Sanctorum
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/06/19/lego-con-reveals-76218-lego-marvel-sanctum-sanctorum/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-76218-sanctum-santorum-2022-revealed-a-lego-marvel-modular/
FC Barcelona Go Brick Me
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-40542-fc-barcelona-go-brick-me-revealed/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/06/19/lego-con-reveals-40542-brickheadz-fc-barcelona-go-brick-me/
10497 Galaxy E...
2022-06-201h 04
Radio Richard | Richard Niles PodcastQUINCY JONES – Quincy SPEAKS - Ray, Dizzy and Frank! – RARE INTERVIEW!My 2002 BBC Radio 2 documentary from my series, “The Arrangers”, featured QUINCY JONES himself, talking about his early life, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Nadia Boulanger, Frank Sinatra, and “We Are the World”! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear it from Quincy himself!
And if you recognize the song at the start, from "Austin Power" franchise, it is Quincy Jones' "Soul Bossa Nova"!
If you enjoy these shows, please follow us so we can keep bringing you this high quality content.
QUINCY JONES – Quincy SPEAKS - Ray, Dizzy and Frank! – RARE INTERVIEW...
2022-05-1727 min
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces S2E10: City Space IS Classic Space, Vespa, Mjolnir, LEGO IdeasEpisode Notes: Extra Pieces Season 2, Episode 10
Welcome Back to the Extra Pieces!
We have been suffering from a touch of March Madness, with new sets left right and centre. And now we are back!
Richard has been working with some of the new LEVO City Space sets and seems to be just a little over-excited. Is this Classic Space making a triumphant return? He thinks so!
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/02/28/is-this-the-return-of-classic-space-60350-lunar-research-base-hands-on-review/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2022/03/03/taking-a-test-drive-with-the-60348-lunar-rover-hands-on-review/
Jay has been working on the new Creator Expert Vespa
https...
2022-03-0900 min
David Richard Gallery PodcastsHeather Jones and David Eichholtz To Hold Tender This Land gallery discussion - part 2David Richard Gallery is pleased to present new geometric, color-based, abstract paintings by Heather Jones in her first solo exhibition with the Gallery. The presentation is comprised of 15 new works, all dynamic with hard-edge geometric shapes and patterns that wrap around the sides with high key and contrasting colors that yield a range of optical to trippy compositions and all made of sewn textiles stretched on stretcher bars. While they read as paintings, the artworks are rich with content, rooted in feminist concerns and as the artist stated, honoring “female narratives that are often neglected from history.” They also cele...
2022-03-0819 minDavid Richard Gallery PodcastsHeather Jones and David Eichholtz To Hold Tender This Land gallery discussion - part 1David Richard Gallery is pleased to present new geometric, color-based, abstract paintings by Heather Jones in her first solo exhibition with the Gallery. The presentation is comprised of 15 new works, all dynamic with hard-edge geometric shapes and patterns that wrap around the sides with high key and contrasting colors that yield a range of optical to trippy compositions and all made of sewn textiles stretched on stretcher bars. While they read as paintings, the artworks are rich with content, rooted in feminist concerns and as the artist stated, honoring “female narratives that are often neglected from history.” They also cele...
2022-03-0829 min
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: We are Back - Brickvention Wrap-up, Boutique Hotel, Majestic Tiger, The Globe and MoreSeason 2 Episode 8
Welcome Back to the Extra pieces. Things got really busy just before Christmas, but we are now back.
In this episode:
Jay and Richard recap their trip to Brickvention 2022 in Melbourne.
Discover just how expensive LEGO Goats have become
And discuss our Purchases to date, this year: Friendship tree house; Encanto house Creator 3in1 Majestic Tiger. These have been in part to get the Year of the Tiger Gift with Purchase.
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-40491-year-of-the-tiger/
http://ramblingbrick.com/2022/01/13/40491-year-of-the-tiger-hands-on-review/
We discuss the Friends 10th Anniversary. We got a tree house: what...
2022-01-1900 min
BookstackEpisode 45: Bruce Jones on Naval Supremacy and Today’s GeopoliticsAlfred Thayer Mahan would feel right at home in today’s geopolitical landscape: all of the great struggles of our time are playing out atop, within, and below the world’s oceans. Bruce Jones joins host Richard Aldous this week to discuss what the struggle for global supremacy might look like, as outlined in his new book, To Rule the Waves. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.persuasion.community/subscribe
2021-11-1929 min
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces Extra #1 : 10290 Titanic RevealedBonus Episode: 10294 Titanic: Revealed
Last night, the LEGO Group announced the 10294 Titanic -
One of the largest LEGO sets ever released, its due in early November, at LEGO Branded Stores.
It will cost €629.99 / $USD629.99 / £569.99/ 999.99 AUD/799.99 CAD.
Jay and Richard discuss their initial impressions and just who they think this set might be for.
We would love to know if you would like more of these short 'Extras' in between our normal episodes - get in touch extrapiecespod@gmail.com
or @extrapiecespod on Instagram and Twitter
2021-10-0818 min
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: VIDIYO Bandmates Surprise! Stuntz, Sanctum Workshop, Supply Chain Crisis, Advent Calendars, The Rambling Brick: 5 Years on the Ambassadors Network; 5 years of studying diversity in LEGO City.Series 2 Episode 5:
thanks for joining us for another episode.
We love your feed back - why not drop us a line at @extrapiecespod on twitter or instagram OR
extrapiecespod@gmail.com
Today, Richard and Jay talk about:
The poorly documented arrival of the second series of VIDIYO Bandmates
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/its-official-lego-vidiyo-bandmates-series-2-has-been-cancelled/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/update-lego-bandmates-series-2-shows-up-on-the-anz-online-shop/
LEGO CITY Stuntz
https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/10/04/lego-stuntz-demolition-bike-much-more-fun-than-i-expected/
The Dr Strange's Sanctum Workshop
The Global Shipping/Supply chain crisis
https://jaysbrickblog.com/monday-musings/monday-musings-6-buy-your-lego-early-ahead-of-christmas/
Advent Calendars: Hint...
2021-10-061h 10
Transformative PrincipalThe Conscience Code with Richard Shell Transformative Principal 449Richard Shell is a global thought leader and senior faculty member at one of the world’s leading business schools, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Chair of Wharton’s Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department, the largest department of its kind in the world. His forthcoming book, The Conscience Code: Lead with Your Values. Advance Your Career. addresses an increasingly urgent problem in today’s workplace: standing up for core values such as honesty, fairness, personal dignity, and justice when the pressure is on to look the other way.Why do we strugg...
2021-10-0347 min
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: Disney Castle, Holiday Village, Santa's Sleigh, Classic themes, Wild SpeculationSeries 2 Episode 4
Welcome to another episode of Extra Pieces. September has been a jam-packed month for LEGO announcement, reveals and more!
Richard and Jay discuss all the new sets revealed and reviewed, Classic Town influences, and begin rabidly speculating about what LEGO sets we may get in 2022!
BrickCon 2021 RJ Speaking on Saturday afternoon October 2nd, 4pm
https://Brickcon.org
Whatever happened to classic Town?
https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/09/12/whatever-happened-to-classic-town-part-i-1978-1990/
Santa’s Visit
https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/09/10/10293-santas-village-unveilled-designer-walkthrough/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-10293-santas-visit-2021/
Santa’s Sleigh
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/revi...
2021-09-2100 min
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: 90th Anniversary Dreams; Camp Nou; Sets under $50Series 2 Episode 3
Welcome to Series 2 Episode 3 of Extra Pieces! It's officially Spring Down Under and with it come the hope of new beginnings! We get into toy photography from home, 90th Anniversary Speculation, Camp Nou shaking up Largest Set lists and on the opposite side of the spectrum, great sets under US$50!
Richard organises a Toy Photography Safari, from the comfort (confines?) of his own home! Check out photos from the Rambling Snap Meet: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ramblingsnapmeet/
Jay and Richard discuss LEGO's 90th Anniversary, and what the commemorative set...
2021-09-0652 min
The Filling with Anna BarnettFrom their Kitchen Disco Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones Discuss Combining their Music Careers with Feeding their Five SonsEPISODE SYNOPSISMusical husband and wife duo, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones, sit down in their London homewith The Filling host Anna Barnett to chat about how they met and Sophie’s chat-up lines, theimportance of music in their lives and how to feed a family of 7 during lockdown. Here’s a clue: lotsof cereal and lots of milk. Also on the table are Sophie on Strictly, falling over on stage, and fallingpregnant 6 weeks into dating.EPISODE NOTES06:30 – 08:30) Ever wondered what breakf...
2021-05-231h 28
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesEpisode 4: Bird of Paradise, Creator Castle, June/August release overviewEpisode Notes
** We are off to Billund…. Well, virtually.
Next week, Jay and Richard are attending the Recognised LEGO Fan Media Days, hosted by the Adult Engagement team of the LEGO group. We will be talking to the following teams:
18+ design group [including Architecture]
The AFOL Engagement Team Leadership
LEGO Star Wars
Collectible Minifigures
And LEGO Mindstorms.
Do you have any questions you would like us to put to these teams? Email us at Extrapiecespos@gmail.com
Discussed in this episode:
Deferring release schedules in the Americas
Bird of Paradise Review
ht...
2021-05-201h 23
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesExtra Pieces: May the Fourth Be With youEpisode Notes
Welcome to Episode 3, a special Star Wars Day-themed episode of Extra Pieces. Jay and Richard venture into the Star Wars universe, debating whether the new R2-D2 is a UCS set, their own experiences with the Star Wars movies, and what their LEGO Star Wars collection looks like.
May the 4th be with you!
Recent Reviews:
75308 R2-D2 https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/04/21/75308-r2-d2-hands-on-review/
https://jaysbrickblog.com/reviews/review-lego-75308-ucs-r2-d2-2021/
Imperial Probe Droid
https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/04/07/hunt-the-rebellion-on-hoth-with-the-imperial-probe-droid-75306-hands-on-review/
Darth Vader & Scout Trooper Helmets
https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/03/26/building-the-dark-side-75304-darth-vader-helmet-hands-on-review/
https://ramblingbrick.com/2021/03/27/keeping-it-simple-with-the-troops-75305-scout-trooper-helmet-hands-on-review/
https...
2021-05-0400 min
Born to CreateAntoine McNeail- 1Motion Out Reach EnterpriseRichard Jones Jr and Carla Williams interview comedian and entrepreneur Antoine McNeail
https://www.facebook.com/ComedyAndPoetryJam
https://instagram.com/antoinemcneail?igshid=eqg0x7wgxate
2021-05-011h 07
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & Perspectives02: Extra Pieces Ulysses Fallout; Building Super Heros; Looney Tunes Minfigures; Wishing upon a Classic CastleEpisode Notes
Welcome to Episode 2 where Jay and Richard discuss the fallout From the Ulysses - VIP Centre hiccup; They look at the Looney Tunes Minifigures; Build some Super Heroes sets and hope for a future where Classic Castle sets return.
Before they started collaborating on a podcast, Jay and Richard were both writing blogs. Some of the material discussed in this podcast has previously been posted in the following places:
Ulysses VIP Reward https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/after-massive-delays-lego-vip-ulysses-space-probe-sells-out-in-record-time-in-australia/
Jonas Kramm's upgraded and vastly superior Ulysses Probe: https://www.stonewars.de...
2021-04-2352 minBorn to CreateKwame Latimer- Clyde's PiesCarla Williams and Richard Jones Jr interview pizza aficionado and entrepreneur Kwame Latimer.
https://clydespies.net/
https://www.instagram.com/clydespies_/
https://www.instagram.com/kwame_can/
2021-04-1732 minBorn to CreateVince Carey Jr- Triple Double TruckingRichard Jones Jr and Carla Williams connected with Vince Carey, the owner of Triple Double Trucking.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripledoubletrucking/
2021-04-0334 min
Extra Pieces - LEGO® Conversations & PerspectivesPilot!Episode Notes
Meet Jay and Richard as they try to define just what Extra Pieces will be about...
Read Jay's reviews and ideas at Jays Brick Blog,
Follow him on Instagram and Twitter: @jayong28
Read Richard's deep dives and reviews at The Rambling Brick.
He is also on Instagram and Twitter:: @ramblingbrick
Subscribe to Extra Pieces through your favorite podcast player, and share it with your friends.
Follow us on Instagram or Twitter: @extrapiecespod
2021-03-3100 minBorn to CreateChantee Lackey- Jenicka the Brand GuruCarla Williams and Richard Jones Jr do a phone interview with website designer and brand guru Chantee Lackey.
https://www.clackeycreative.com/
2021-03-1931 minBorn to CreateAlix Shabazz- CocoaBean SkincareRichard Jones Jr and Carla Williams catch up with Alix Shabazz of CocoaBean Skincare
https://www.cocoabeanskincare.com/
2021-03-0536 min
How I Talk9. Dehumanizing (feat. Richard Riccardi)Black History Month Chronicles: Tim Jones sits down with Mr. Richard Riccardio for an in-depth interview to discuss Richard's experience visiting Charleston, South Carolina. The Port of Charleston was known as the largest port in the United States and had 3 roles in the slave trade: importation, slave trading, and where slaves were used. Through Richard's lens, we see a unique perspective of his experience and the impact it had on his life.
2021-03-0328 minBorn to CreateMarcus Porter- Oddly Arranged MediaCarla Williams and Richard Jones Jr. interview Oddly Arranged Media's very own, Marcus Porter.
https://song.link/s/2DUqfA4YI8yyqsqj1LiZ32
2021-02-1941 minBorn to CreateAndreal Davis- Black History Education ConferenceCarla Williams and Richard Jones Jr. interview the legendary Andreal Davis just in time for the Black History Education Conference of 2021.
2021-02-0642 min
London beyond time and placeJack the Ripper with Richard Jones - 02 - Talks beyond time and place"You've got to get lost in London. Just spend a couple of days not knowing where you are going. Just set up and walk. You'll make some fantastic discoveries."TALKS BEYOND TIME AND PLACE - EPISODE TWO: RICHARD JONES Richard Jones is one of London’s leading walking tour guides. He started in 1982, is a Blue Badge tour guide, an author and a broadcaster. He has written over twenty books on various subjects from Jack the Ripper to Charles Dickens to Haunted London and Haunted Britain. He regularly appears on international television as an expert on these topics.In the se...
2021-01-221h 34Born to CreatePatience Clark- Palate PleasuresRichard Jones Jr and Carla Williams start their new podcast, Born to Create, by interviewing local chef Patience Clark of Palate Pleasures.
https://www.palatepleasuresonline.com/
2021-01-2235 min
Give and TakeEpisode 238: Break It Up, with Richard KreitnerMy guest is Richard Kreitner. His new book is Break It Up: Secession, Division, and the Secret History of America's Imperfect Union. The novel and fiery thesis of Break It Up is simple: The United States has never lived up to its name—and never will. The disunionist impulse may have found its greatest expression in the Civil War, but as Break It Up shows, the seduction of secession wasn’t limited to the South or the nineteenth century. It was there at our founding and has never gone away.
With a scholar’s command and a journa...
2020-08-281h 08
Roots and All - Gardening PodcastEpisode 103: Wasps with Richard JonesThis week I'm speaking to nationally acclaimed entomologist and author of the book 'Wasp', Richard Bugman Jones, about a species of wildlife that may not spring to mind as one of your immediate favourites. Wasps, yellow jackets, jaspers, stripy bastards…whatever you call these members of the insect world and whether you love them or loathe them, you will certainly learn lots about them as Richard explains their life cycles and the role they play in ecosystems. If you're not convinced to become a full-blown wasp lover by the end of the episode, I suspect you will at least ha...
2020-08-1732 min
Cinematography Podcast - Cam NoirSerengeti director/producer John Downer and DP Richard Jones on the Discovery Channel series, the challenges and new technologies for shooting wildlife documentariesThe Cinematography Podcast Episode 81: John Downer and Richard Jones
Director John Downer and cinematographer Richard Jones have always had a love of animals. John went to work for the BBC after film school and quickly moved into the BBC Natural History division. Richard grew up in Kenya and started out in the film industry, then went to work with a wildlife filmmaker in Botswana, soon picking up a camera and teaching himself. They both agree that to be a good wildlife documentarian, it's important to spend a great deal of time around the animals, in order to...
2020-07-021h 00The Cinematography PodcastSerengeti director/producer John Downer and DP Richard Jones on the Discovery Channel series, the challenges and new technologies for shooting wildlife documentariesThe Cinematography Podcast Episode 81: John Downer and Richard Jones
Director John Downer and cinematographer Richard Jones have always had a love of animals. John went to work for the BBC after film school and quickly moved into the BBC Natural History division. Richard grew up in Kenya and started out in the film industry, then went to work with a wildlife filmmaker in Botswana, soon picking up a camera and teaching himself. They both agree that to be a good wildlife documentarian, it's important to spend a great deal of time around the animals, in order to understand and anticipate...
2020-07-021h 00Give and TakeEpisode 201: Trains, Jesus, and Murder: The Gospel according to Johnny Cash, with Richard BeckMy guest is Richard Beck. His new book is Trains, Jesus, and Murder: The Gospel according to Johnny Cash. "Saints and sinners, all jumbled up together." That's the genius of Johnny Cash, and that's what the gospel is ultimately all about.Johnny Cash sang about and for people on the margins. He famously played concerts in prisons, where he sang both murder ballads and gospel tunes in the same set. It's this juxtaposition between light and dark, writes Richard Beck, that makes Cash one of the most authentic theologians in memory. In Trains, Jesus, and Murder, Beck explores the...
2020-01-2052 min
Veteran State Of Mind NetworkVeteran State of Mind Episode 033: Heroes to villains, with Cormac Doyle and Richard JonesSend us a textAn alarming number of veterans are filling up British prisons. In the episode we take a no BS look at the reasons why, with mental health professional Cormac Doyle, and former tanky Richard Jones, who has recently finished a lengthy prison sentence for conspiracy to supply cocaine. Both Rich and Cormac now do great work in trying to keep vets out of prison, as well as helping those who or the inside to reform.Among the topics of discussion on this episode; what is EMDR treatment for PTSD?; why veterans are...
2019-11-111h 56
Transformative PrincipalSustainable Projects with Richard Kincaid Transformative Principal 216 Richard Kincaid Twitter is EcoRise’s Chief Innovation Officer and is the lead designer for project-based learning professional development program, which integrates sustainability & design thinking methodologies into the Buck Institute's PBL framework. Richard has extensive experienced in K-12 public education, as a former CTE director, campus leader, and teacher in Texas. Richard's linked in profile is here: Linkedin Hill elementary eco-audit Green building and performance measures. Aikens high school action plan. Ongoing improvements to make sustainable projects. How to teach kids to get in touch with the right people. Design studio - helps teachers facilitate conversations in...
2018-03-0417 min