Tales From The Brick
Tales From the Brick is a weekly podcast exploring the powerful, personal, and often surprising ways people use LEGO in their lives - past and present. Hosted by Jon from 8 Bit Bricks, each episode features in-depth conversations with tpeople from all walks of life, uncovering how LEGO has been used for creativity, education, healing, and connection. Along the way, we dive into the history of the LEGO fandom itself - how communities formed, how building evolved, and how the brick became a shared cultural language across generations. Tales From the Brick isn’t just about what we build, but why we build, and how LEGO continues to shape lives and communities around the world.
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Tales From The Brick, where we tell the stories behind our favorite plastic bricks. This week, Jon is joined by Matt Cascone (aka MattsMiniFigs), a LEGO creator known for custom minifigs and MOCs he brings to red carpets, premieres, and live events to meet and photograph celebrities with his builds.
We discuss the logistics of celebrity LEGO moments: approaching premieres the right way, navigating security, why PR emails can be a black hole, and how showing the build in person often matters more than follower counts. Matt shares standout stories meeting celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Becky Lynch (including WWE coverage), and behind-the-scenes moments from Live with Kelly and Mark, plus collaborations with NYC’s 92Y and what he hopes comes next.
Find Matt online: Instagram: @MattsMiniFigsHis Wrestling Podcast: Mark IT Down Podcast / @MarkItDownPod
Until next time… play well.