In Episode 12 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) sits down with Corey Samuels - LEGO Masters champion, STEM educator, and the most dapper LEGO Masters contestant. He shares his journey from a kid in New Jersey building freestyle creations to becoming a standout contestant on LEGO Masters, and eventually taking home the trophy. Along the way, he dives into how LEGO became more than just a hobby, transforming into a career rooted in education, storytelling, and inspiring the next generation of builders.

The conversation explores behind-the-scenes moments from LEGO Masters, the hustle of turning pandemic-era uncertainty into a thriving STEM business, and how Corey built his own path teaching kids through creativity and hands-on learning. From viral builds to building a brand, Corey’s story is all about betting on yourself and building something bigger than bricks.

📍 Find Corey Samuels: • Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @samzbrago

Until next time… play well.

In Episode 11 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) is joined by Liz Puleo, LEGO Masters Season 3 contestant, teacher, and creative force behind @lizpbuilds. Liz shares her unconventional journey into LEGO - from being banned from her brother’s basement LEGO city as a kid to rediscovering the hobby through her children and diving headfirst into the AFOL community during COVID.

They talk about Liz’s rapid rise from building her first MOC to winning Best Pop Culture at her first convention, going viral in the LEGO community, and ultimately landing on LEGO Masters as one half of the unforgettable “Masshole Moms.” The episode also dives into her experience on the show, from chaotic challenges and behind-the-scenes stories to building under pressure, embracing creativity, and how LEGO became both a personal passion and a powerful outlet for connection and joy.

📍 Find Liz Puleo: • Instagram: @lizpbuilds • TikTok: @lizpbuilds

Until next time… play well.

In Episode 10 of Tales From The Brick, Jon (8 Bit Bricks) is joined by TJ Bricky, LEGO Ambassador, content creator, and licensed therapist. TJ shares how LEGO has been part of his life since childhood, from early ‘90s sets to rediscovering the hobby through the Las Vegas Architecture skyline and diving back in fully with massive builds like the Titanic and Eiffel Tower.

They talk about LEGO as both a creative outlet and a therapeutic tool, from mindfulness and reconnecting with your inner child to TJ’s real-world experience using LEGO in therapy sessions with kids. The episode also explores content creation, conventions, the online LEGO community, and why the best way to enjoy the hobby is simply to do LEGO your way.

📍 Find TJ Bricky: • TikTok: @tj.bricky • Instagram: @tj.bricky • YouTube: @tj.bricky • Twitch: @tjbricky

Until next time… play well.