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Clutch Power

by Eric Crittenden · English · Leisure & Travel

In-depth conversations about LEGO. Hosted by Emmy-nominated reporter Eric Crittenden.

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 41 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 2 minNew

Clutch Power Trailer: Year 2

If you haven’t had an existential crisis over LEGO, then you haven’t listened to enough of this show.

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S2 · E1 · 5 Oct 2026 · 47 min
LEGO Trivia Showdown (One Year Anniversary)
25 episodes. 43 guests. One year of Clutch Power. And I’m putting three previous guests to the test: how much do they REALLY know about LEGO?
S1 · E25 · 21 Sep 2026 · 44 min
I want YOU for LEGO Army
LEGO won’t make realistic guns and minifigs. People want realistic LEGO guns and minifigs. Meet the custom companies stepping up to fill that void.
S1 · E24 · 7 Sep 2026 · 57 min
When did LEGO get so complicated? (LIVE show from Dragon-Con 2026!)
Who let me in front of a crowd? A badly-needed analysis of how, why, and when LEGOs got so complicated I held at Dragon Con 2026!
S1 · E23 · 24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Where is the Taylor Swift LEGO set? (with my fiancée!)
Olivia Rodrigo has a LEGO set. BTS has a LEGO set. Where is the LEGO set for the biggest pop star in the world?
S1 · E22 · 10 Aug 2026 · 48 min
Can LEGO Outperform the Stock Market? (with Phil Edwards and KDX Bricks Analytics!)
Some LEGO sets are worth their weight in gold. Some LEGO sets are worth more than that. And a small cabal of LEGO Investors is finding ways to make serious profit.
S1 · E21 · 27 Jul 2026 · 39 min
LEGO and Nintendo - Best Friends or Mortal Enemies?
It seems like a no-brainer collab, but LEGO and Nintendo have a history messier than your one bum cousin.
S1 · E20 · 13 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Loretta Veney's Mom
Loretta Veney had been building LEGO with her mom for decades. And even after her mom was diagnosed with dementia, their love of LEGO kept them together.
S1 · E19 · 29 Jun 2026 · 39 min
The Heat Death of LEGO Universe
LEGO Universe officially shut down on January 31st, 2012. But a group of players are dedicated to keeping the lights still running - 14 years later.
S1 · E18 · 15 Jun 2026 · 34 min
What Race is a LEGO Minifig?
LEGO says yellow represents every person. LEGO fans of color disagree.
S1 · E17 · 1 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Who REALLY runs your Bricks & Minifigs store?
There are over 250 Bricks & Minifigs stores that claim to be independent. But what kind of control does the corporate office have over its franchises?
S1 · E16 · 18 May 2026 · 46 min
The Blight of the Boring Black Boxes
If you have even a passing interest in LEGO’s larger sets, you’re gonna run into the black boxes. And I, quite frankly, am sick of it.
S1 · E15 · 4 May 2026 · 42 min
LEGO's Secret Language
Welcome to the world of AFOLs, MOCs, BURPs, SNOT, greebles, and a bunch of other nonsense words LEGO fans use. Wondering where to begin? The author of a LEGO glossary can help.
S1 · E14 · 20 Apr 2026 · 47 min
That Time Minifigs Had Noses
LEGO Western may not be the shortest-lasting, the strangest, or the most problematic LEGO theme, but it’s up there.
S1 · E13 · 6 Apr 2026 · 44 min
We Cheated on LEGO (with jtsandman45!)
There are a lot of sexy alt-bricks brands out there. Lumibricks. Bluebrixx. Pantasy. I made a lifelong commitment to LEGO, but I’ll be honest…the temptation is strong.
S1 · E12 · 23 Mar 2026 · 45 min
LEGOLAND's Lost Potential
If you’re over 10 years old going to a LEGOLAND park, something will feel off. The parks are…barren. Low attendance, badly-maintained attractions, and limited entertainment staff. LEGO is obsessed with high quality, so why are LEGOLANDs so shoddy?
S1 · E11 · 9 Mar 2026 · 30 min
The Rise of the Bricks & Minifigs Empire
If you don’t live near a Bricks & Minifigs store, you will soon. These secondhand LEGO stores are expanding incredibly quickly, and I swung by a grand opening to chat with locals, management, and LEGO Masters about what makes these stores so special.
S1 · E10 · 23 Feb 2026 · 39 min
LEGO v. 乐拼
April 23rd, 2019. Shanghai Police arrest nine people, smash assembly lines, and raid a warehouse. It looks like a LEGO factory, but it’s not. This is Lepin, a Chinese knockoff company that will get shut down by 2021. But with knockoff LEGO companies facing such severe penalties, why are there more than ever before?
S1 · E9 · 9 Feb 2026 · 38 min
What Even is a LEGO? (with The Plop!)
Ask anyone what a LEGO is, and they’ll tell you: it’s the little brick with studs on top. But the deeper you look into that question, the stranger and stranger it becomes. Is string LEGO? Is foam? Am I?
S1 · E8 · 26 Jan 2026 · 53 min
Life After Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension
S1 · E7 · 12 Jan 2026 · 33 min
Just How Smart IS this Brick? (with Graham E. Hancock and Fairplay!)
S1 · 29 Dec 2025 · 56 min
LEGOTY 2025
In the video games industry, there’s a concept known as the Game of the Year (or GOTY). This is that, but for LEGO: proving scientifically, without a doubt, the very best LEGO set that came out in 2025.
S1 · E6 · 15 Dec 2025 · 40 min
When Did Minifigs Get So Complicated?
Over 26 years, LEGO has put out over 1,700 Star Wars minifigs, ranging from classics like Darth Vader to deep cuts like Kithaba. But obscure or not, Blue Milk Figs collects them all, having one of the only complete LEGO Star Wars minifig collections, tucked away in a hidden, climate controlled room.
S1 · E5 · 1 Dec 2025 · 45 min
The Man Behind the Mask: Creating Bionicle
Bionicle has a life of its own: defensive fans, deep lore, and a unique building system. But before all that, 25 years ago, Bionicle was a three-page concept in the hands of Alastair Swinnerton. And that’s when he helped to create something magical.
S1 · E4 · 17 Nov 2025 · 53 min
LEGO and Minecraft: A Match Made in Heaven
S1 · E3 · 3 Nov 2025 · 41 min
The Great LEGO Spill of 1997
S1 · E2 · 20 Oct 2025 · 34 min
Hooks and Hot Takes: LEGO Short Form Content
LEGO on social media is represented by loud voices, sound effects, and hot takes. It can be easy to dismiss this stuff as clickbait, but an enormous amount of work goes into grabbing and keeping your attention. Join me as I take a look at the hooks and hot takes that make up LEGO short-form content.
S1 · E1 · 6 Oct 2025 · 40 min
LEGO's Weird 90s Phase
Look at any LEGO set from the 90s, and it'll be pretty weird. Unique pieces, insane printing, tech like fiber optics, light sensors, or electric motors...there is something incredibly special about this era of LEGO. Join me as I do a deep dive into the themes of the 90s, and explore what changed in the decades since.
S1 · 27 Sep 2025 · 9 min
Clutch Power FAQ
Seven questions to help you learn more about Clutch Power, me, and my goals for the show. Think of this like a intro course!
S1 · 26 Sep 2025 · 3 min
Clutch Power Trailer: Year 1
Clutch Power is an NPR-style show about the ways we love LEGO. Each episode, Emmy-nominated reporter Eric Crittenden will take a deep-dive into one aspect of LEGO fandom, from the highs of LEGO Star Wars to the lows of Galidor.

About Clutch Power

In-depth conversations about LEGO. Hosted by Emmy-nominated reporter Eric Crittenden.

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Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 41 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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