The Big Bad FigCast (GeekOver40)
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| 07 Apr 2024 | EP23 - Shawtybricks | 01:08:29 | |
Shawtybricks stops by to drop some pearls of wisdom for those starting their journey into the customs. Easily one of the most fun recordings we've had. HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS Shawtybricks CO-HOSTS Kerry https://www.instagram.com/kerpeeandherbricks SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 24 Jun 2023 | EP08 - Interview: Jaka Brick Part 2 | 00:57:15 | |
Part 2 of our in-depth interview with Jaka Brick and Zach's first full episode as co-host! Special upcoming reveals, and Zach comes clean (seriously this time!) BONUS: Our first episode with an "after-credits" scene :) Visit Jaka Brick on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaka.brick_/ HOST Brett CO-HOSTS Marcus Nick Kerry Phil Zach Show Your Support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link The BBFC on Social Media BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 07 Sep 2024 | EP26 - Brickfair VA 2024 | 01:17:28 | |
Johnny Boombricks and Elkkthunder swing by to give their insights and perspective on our Brickfair VA 2024 recap! HOST Brett https://www.instagram.com/geekover40/ CO-HOSTS Jonny Boombricks https://www.instagram.com/jonnyboombricks/ Elkkthunder https://www.instagram.com/elkkthunder/ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work https://geekover.darkroom.com/ 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigbadfigcast/ BBFC Website https://bigbadfigcast.alitu.com/ BBFC YouTube | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | EP22 - TierOne Bricks | 00:47:42 | |
Starting 2024 off right with TierOne Bricks - one of the biggest custom fig resellers in the game! Our first bilingual episode! HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS TierOne Bricks CO-HOSTS Marcus https://www.instagram.com/marx_brix SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 24 May 2023 | EP05 - RANTisode Part 1 | 00:45:07 | |
The gang shows up to share their biggest gripes in the customs scene. No script, all whining. First-world problems at their finest. Citizen Turtle / Chris's GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/unexpected-medical-bills-for-cynthia-and-chris Host Brett Co-hosts
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| 19 Mar 2023 | EP03 - Interview - Phoenix Custom Bricks | 02:28:51 | |
The man, the myth, the legend! Phoenix Customs joins the BBFC to peel back the curtain on what it takes to run a premium custom brand. Product delays, pre-orders...nothing is off the table in this extensive interview. Host Brett (@geekover40) on Instagram Co-hosts Phil (@phil_fatcatbricks) on Instagram Show Your Support! The BBFC on Social Media Show Notes: | |||
| 26 Oct 2024 | Ep27 - A New Beginning | 00:49:32 | |
The first episode of our new format! We go over our recent loot, current events, and discuss the advent of the MidFig format. HOSTS Brett https://www.instagram.com/geekover40/ Phil https://www.instagram.com/phil_fatcatbricks/ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work https://geekover.darkroom.com/ 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigbadfigcast/ BBFC Website https://bigbadfigcast.alitu.com/ BBFC YouTube | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | EP17 - Interview: Agoodfella_Minifigs | 02:27:05 | |
Ed (Agoodfella_Minifigs) swings by to reminisce about the Flickr days, the challenges of being a staple in the custom minifig world, launching a brand, and why he chooses Marvel over DC. Note: Check out Brickherographics for awesome art! HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS AgoodfellaMinifigs CO-HOSTS Phil aka Phil_Fatcatbricks SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 29 May 2023 | EP06 - RANTisode part 2 | 00:51:20 | |
Part 2 of the rantisode started in Episode 5. This time Marcus shares what 'chaps his plastic' and he does not hold back. Host Co-hosts Show Your Support!
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| 30 Jul 2023 | EP11 - Interview: Citizen Brick part 2 | 00:52:41 | |
Cocaine Bear! The CB Hall of Fame! Death threats! Part 2 of our interview with Joe of Citizen Brick has it all! Be sure to check out Joe's interview with Billy on Bricks and Banter! https://bricksandbanter.transistor.fm/episodes HOST Brett SPECIAL GUEST Citizen Brick CO-HOSTS Marcus Nick Kerry Phil Zach Show Your Support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link The BBFC on Social Media BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | EP13 - BBFC Masters: Digital Photography and Editing | 02:20:09 | |
Marcus and Phoenix Customs return to co-host as I interview Instagram sensation @_Azork_ to discuss equipment and best practices in toy photography and digital editing. The BBFC Master Series are episodes in which we highlight master craftsmen and women of the community. These individuals have made a reputation for themselves as being an expert in their respected creative sub-communities of the custom lego world (e.g. modding, painting, decals, and digital editing, etc.) Hardware & Software Mentioned Highlighted Artists HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS Azork Phoenix Customs CO-HOSTS Marcus Show Your Support! Buy Me a Coffee Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link The BBFC on Social Media BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | EP01 - Welcome to the Big Bad FigCast | 00:42:53 | |
This is it! The world premiere of the BBFC! This episode I'm joined by Marcus (marx_brix) and Nick (brick_cinema) as we talk about how this all came to be and what to expect moving forward as we celebrate the hobby that is the custom minifigure scene. Host Co-hosts Show Your Support! The BBFC on Social Media Go check out Billy and the Bricks and Banter podcast! | |||
| 24 Nov 2023 | EP18 - Best Practices: Buying and Selling | 02:21:34 | |
James (clickbrix) swings by as we discuss the ethics and best practices behind buying, selling, trading...and shipping! Boxes and Bubble Mailers! Amazing Sculpter Matt Forgery! HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS James aka clickbrix CO-HOSTS Kerry aka Kerpeeandherbricks SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work 10% Code GeekOver40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | EP02 - Fighting FOMO and Burnout | 01:09:15 | |
Not enjoying collecting anymore? Stressed about keeping up with all these new releases? You are not alone! Marcus (marx_brix) and Phil (phil_fatcatbricks) join me to discuss their experiences and share some tips on how they handle the very real plague of collecting, the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and the resulting burnout that can weigh on our mental health. Host Co-hosts Show Your Support! The BBFC on Social Media The most amazing Iron Man Hall of Armor MOC https://www.instagram.com/p/BxUAXTTnVpe/ Soonsal Chickenbricks on Instagram | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | EP07 - Interview: Jaka Brick Part 1 | 00:58:08 | |
Part 1 of our in-depth interview with Jaka Brick and Zach's first full episode as co-host! Also, what is Zach's secret?????
HOST Brett CO-HOSTS Marcus Nick Kerry Phil Zach Show Your Support! Buy Me a Coffee Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link The BBFC on Social Media BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | EP12 - Interview: Citizen Brick part 3 | 01:19:16 | |
Stud Club RIP. What was with those Turtle prices? Sleestaks, Brittney Spears, Sig Figs, and Zombies! The conclusion of our 3-part series interview with Joe of Citizebrick. Be sure to check out Joe's interview with Billy on Bricks and Banter! https://bricksandbanter.transistor.fm/episodes HOST Brett SPECIAL GUEST Citizen Brick CO-HOSTS Marcus Nick Kerry Phil Zach Show Your Support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link The BBFC on Social Media BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | EP14 - BrickFair Virginia 2023 Recap | 00:50:39 | |
Joe from Citizen Brick and Denise aka BrikChik come back to discuss Brickfair VA, how it compares to Chicago, and we go over the viral vid I shot that has gained millions of views. New Hashima Build MOC HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS Citizen Brick Denise CO-HOSTS Marcus Nick Kerry Phil Zach Show Your Support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link The BBFC on Social Media BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 08 Jul 2023 | EP09 - Brickworld Chicago 2023 | 00:39:32 | |
Kerry and Nick swing by with special guest Denise (BrikChick) to go over their experiences at Brickworld Chicago 2023 and learn about all the great loot they snagged. HOST Brett SPECIAL GUEST Denise CO-HOSTS Marcus Nick Kerry Phil Zach Show Your Support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link The BBFC on Social Media BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | EP21 - Top Figs of 2023 | 01:28:20 | |
What custom figs of 2023 shined above all? What are we looking forward to in 2024? Brett bought WHAT??!?! Sket Brock joins the show to help us break it down. HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS Sket Brock CO-HOSTS Kerry https://www.instagram.com/kerpeeandherbricks Marcus https://www.instagram.com/marx_brix Phil https://www.instagram.com/phil_fatcatbricks SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 02 May 2024 | Ep25 - What Does Premium Mean? | 02:06:18 | |
ThrawnBuilds from the Brick Chat podcast and Andrew of AV Figs come by as we try to define, what does saying 'Premium Custom Fig' really mean? Also AV shares some details about their May 4th drop! HOST CO-HOSTS SPECIAL GUESTS AV Figs SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 | Ep28 - Minifig Wish Lists | 00:50:29 | |
Going over our fig wish lists and reading off listener requests. HOSTS Brett https://www.instagram.com/geekover40/ Phil https://www.instagram.com/phil_fatcatbricks/ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work https://geekover.darkroom.com/ 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigbadfigcast/ BBFC Website https://bigbadfigcast.alitu.com/ BBFC YouTube | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | EP19 - KO Customs | 01:54:37 | |
Today we talk with KO Customs and his ever expanding X-Men line, how the industry has changed in the last decade, and learn how far Phil is willing to go for free figs. Note: Check out Brickherographics for awesome art! HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS KO Customs CO-HOSTS Phil aka Phil_Fatcatbricks SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | EP16 - Interview: Ktown Bricks | 01:08:21 | |
Ethan from Ktown swings by to talk with Brett and Nick about PAD printing, jaguars, Pop-tarts, photography, and....fried chicken? This one has it all! HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS Visit Ktown Bricks! https://www.instagram.com/ktownbricks/ CO-HOSTS Nick aka Brick_Cinema SHOW YOUR SUPPORT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | EP04 - CitizenBrick Explained | 01:14:55 | |
CitizenBrick expert Dashbricks joins us to go over the nuances behind the amazing world of CitizenBrick! Also, BBFC Co-Host Kerry (Kerpeeandherbricks) makes her podcast debut! Host Brett (@geekover40) on Instagram Co-hosts Kerry (@kerpeeandherbricks) on Instagram Show Your Support! The BBFC on Social Media Show Notes: | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | EP20 - Breaking In and Out of Customs | 01:12:10 | |
Jamell and Zach go over how they've broken free of many pains that collectors feel...but really, it's all about dancing, Killer Instinct, and Chuck Norris. HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS Jamell's Bricks CO-HOSTS Zach aka Minifigure_Folx SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | EP24 - Listener Questions: BBFC AMA | 01:43:59 | |
You asked, we answered! Learn who loves gas station hot dogs, and who lived in Germany, grail fig stories and learn the about changes happening to the podcast. HOST CO-HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/jamellsbricks/ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Buy Prints of My Work 10% off with code GEEKOVER40 BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 23 Jul 2023 | EP10 - Interview: Citizen Brick part 1 | 00:52:37 | |
Over a decade of Lego dabuchery, Citizen Brick owner Joe steps into the hot seat and gives us a peek behind the curtain of what makes CB tick. Be sure to check out Joe's interview with Billy on Bricks and Banter! https://bricksandbanter.transistor.fm/episodes HOST Brett SPECIAL GUEST Citizen Brick CO-HOSTS Marcus Nick Kerry Phil Zach Show Your Support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link The BBFC on Social Media BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | EP15 - Interview: MiniBIGS | 01:02:23 | |
Al from MiniBIGS swings by to talk with Brett and Kerry about the joys and challenges of running a PAD print business and being the first US-based reseller for Asian market-based brands. HOST Brett SPECIAL GUESTS Visit the MiniBIGS website! https://www.instagram.com/minibigs/ CO-HOSTS Kerry miniBIGS Interview on Bricks and Banter SHOW YOUR SUPPORT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geekover40 Buy Prints of My Work Wicked Brick Cases Affiliate Link BBFC SOCIAL MEDIA BBFC Instagram BBFC Website BBFC YouTube | |||