Clutch Power
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Clutch Power

Eric Crittenden

Active · Publishes every 2 weeks

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Episodes
16
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.7 / 5
3 Apple ratings
Cadence
Every 2 Weeks
~every 14 days
Avg Length
42m
Per episode
Latest
Apr 06, 2026
Active

About the Show

A Show about the Ways We Love LEGO. In-depth conversations about LEGO. Hosted by Emmy-nominated reporter Eric Crittenden.

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Guest Interviews

Regularly hosts outside guests

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Sep 26, 2025
Consistency
100%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.simplecast.com

Recent Episodes

S1E13 We Cheated on LEGO (with jtsandman45!)

Apr 06, 2026 44m

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. Today’s guest: Jackson Sandler…

S1E12 LEGOLAND's Lost Potential

Mar 23, 2026 45m

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…

S1E11 The Rise of the Bricks & Minifigs Empire

Mar 09, 2026 30m

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE  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…

S1E10 LEGO vs. 乐拼

Feb 23, 2026 38m

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…

S1E10 LEGO v. 乐拼

Feb 23, 2026 38m

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…

S1E9 What Even is a LEGO? (with The Plop!)

Feb 09, 2026 37m

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…

S1E8 Life After Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension

Jan 26, 2026 53m

In 2002, a LEGO theme and companion show came and went: Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension. These days the theme is infamous for nearly bankrupting LEGO, and the show is hardly remembered at…

S1E7 Just How Smart IS this Brick? (with Graham E. Hancock and Fairplay!)

Jan 12, 2026 33m

LEGO's new Smart Play System is very controversial. And everyone’s got an opinion. But I wanted to talk to some people with credibility - beyond just “adult LEGO fan”: someone who's actually USED the…

S1 LEGOTY 2025

Dec 29, 2025 55m Bonus

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…

S1E6 When Did Minifigs Get So Complicated?

Dec 15, 2025 40m

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…

S1E5 The Man Behind the Mask: Creating Bionicle

Dec 01, 2025 45m

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…

S1E4 LEGO and Minecraft: A Match Made in Heaven

Nov 17, 2025 52m

A lot of folks say LEGO Minecraft sets are ugly, too simplistic, and too blocky (I may or may not be one of them). But after giving it some thought and talking through my feelings, I came to realize:…

S1E3 The Great LEGO Spill of 1997

Nov 03, 2025 41m

In 1997, a giant wave hit a cargo ship, knocking 62 containers into the ocean. One of those containers held over four million LEGO pieces. It wasn't long after that the pieces began to wash up on the…

S1E2 Hooks and Hot Takes: LEGO Short Form Content

Oct 20, 2025 34m

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…

S1E1 LEGO's Weird 90s Phase

Oct 06, 2025 40m

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…

S1 Clutch Power FAQ

Sep 27, 2025 9m

Seven questions to help you learn more about Clutch Power, me, and my goals for the show. Think of this like a intro course!Find episode notes and more at clutchpower.substack.com.All music by…

S1 Clutch Power Trailer

Sep 26, 2025 2m Trailer

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…

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