In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by Jaijai the original fan designer of the LEGO Idea’s The Office set . Join Grinch and Jaijai as they discuss how designing a LEGO set has cemented his legacy in not only LEGO fandom, but also the hit TV show The Office.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

https://www.instagram.com/legotheoffice/?hl=en

Did Jaijai’s charity work inspire you?

https://www.instagram.com/washforlifeinc/?hl=en

Jaijai’s Newest Idea’s Project:

https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/11b4bbe2-54a8-4217-802a-f8d996c6382c

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 3:09 Intro / Brick Banter

3:09 - 6:48 Exciting Lego News

6:48 - 1:30:57 Today's Topic

1:30:57 - 1:36:55 Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions.

About AFOL’s Welcome:

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 episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:

LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

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In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by Jon from Bellefonte, PA. Jon is an AFOL and owner for the Bellefonte Brick Store. Join Grinch and he and Jon discuss the ins and outs of owning a LEGO store, from the joys that it brings to the challenges that it creates. It’s another way AFOLs can experience the hobby!

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

https://www.instagram.com/bellefonte_brick_studio

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@wilderland.builds

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - 3:01 Intro / Brick Banter

3:01 - 10:41 Exciting Lego News

10:41 - 1:13:48 Today's Topic

1:13:48 - 1:26:24 Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire for questions.

About AFOL’s Welcome:

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 episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:

LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details:
In this week’s episode, Grinch is joined by former guest, Wilderlandbuilds, aka Jarrett. Join us as we discuss the current state of LEGO Lord of the Rings in 2026. How do you feel about the current pace of set releases, the price, and the size of the sets? What are its strengths and weaknesses as a theme? All of that and more will be discussed in this week's episode. Check out Jarrett’s new youtube channel while you’re at it: https://www.youtube.com/@wilderland.builds

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/https://www.instagram.com/wilderland.builds/

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - 4:32 Intro / Brick Banter
4:32 - 10:01 Exciting Lego News
10:01 - 2:17:23 Today's Topic
2:17:23- 2:27:24 Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions:

About AFOL’s Welcome:
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 episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:
LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details:
In this week’s episode, Grinch continues the conversation from last week and discusses what makes a LEGO® set good. Last week we discussed what makes a LEGO® set bad, so consider this part 2 of the conversation. Like last week, is it the price, accuracy, or the building experience, or is it something else entirely? As always feel free to join in the conversation in the comment section below!

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - 4:40 Intro / Brick Banter
4:40 - 20:17 Exciting Lego News
20:17 - 1:06:35 Today's Topic
1:06:35- 1:12:22 Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions:

About AFOL’s Welcome:
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 episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

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Title:
What Makes A LEGO® Set Bad? - AFOLs Welcome: Episode 101

Episode Details:
In this week’s episode, Grinch breaks down the topic of what makes a LEGO® set bad. Is it the price, accuracy, or the building experience, or is it something else entirely? As always feel free to join in the conversation in the comment section below!

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - 6:19 Intro / Brick Banter
6:19 - 13:33 Exciting Lego News
13:33- 1:13:55 Today's Topic
1:13:55- 1:22:43 Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions:

About AFOL’s Welcome:
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 episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details:
In this week’s episode, Grinch reviews the first LEGO® Ideas review stage of 2026 and asks the question, “where do we go from here”? Ideas has been a staple of the LEGO® community for over a decade now, but with more and more repeat submissions and larger and larger review stages, how does LEGO® balance submissions with expectations?

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - 3:25 Intro / Brick Banter
3:25 - 12:22 Exciting Lego News
12:22 - 1:19:34 Today's Topic
1:19:34 - 1:26:41 Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions:

About AFOL’s Welcome:
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 episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details:
In this week’s episode, Grinch takes a trip back to 2001. It’s amazing how much LEGO® has changed in the past 25 years, but at the same time it feels oddly familiar. As feel free to join in the conversation in the comment section below.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - 7:33 Intro / Brick Banter
7:33 - 28:36 Exciting Lego News
28:36 - 1:11:59 Today's Topic
1:11:59 - 1:33:56 Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions:

About AFOL’s Welcome:
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 episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Details:
In this week’s episode, Grinch and West are joined by Jack from the Yellow Brick Road Co, one of the largest LEGO® Whatnot sellers and a professional reselling LEGO® business. Join us as we learn about not only the ins and outs of starting your own LEGO® business, but the personal toll and journey along the way. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUoMmP_gXOp/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/afols_welcome/

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - 10:10 Intro / Brick Banter
10:10 - 41:51 Exciting Lego News
41:51 - 1:58:02 Today's Topic
1:58:02 - 2:03:06 Brick-Mail

The music we use in our show is our own, please inquire if any questions:

About AFOL’s Welcome:
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 episode please email us at AFOLsWelcome@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at AFOLs Welcome.

Reviews and constructive polite feedback are strongly encouraged. Please review, like, or subscribe wherever you find yourself listening to our show!

As always thank you for listening and we'll catch you on the next one!

Please Note:
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.