The One About BrickSlopes and The Utah Lego Fan Event (AUDIO)

Exploring the World of LEGO with BrickSlopes: An Interview with Bryan Benson

In this episode of 'The Best Podcast In Utah,' hosts Just Blane and Becks sit down with Bryan Benson, organizer of BrickSlopes, an annual LEGO convention in Utah. They discuss Bryan's deep love for LEGO, which began in childhood and evolved into a significant hobby. Bryan shares how BrickSlopes started ten years ago and how it has grown to a 75,000 square foot event space with over 14,000 attendees. They also cover the unique aspects of the convention, such as the various activities for both builders and the general public, including speed builds, blind builds, and interactive displays. Bryan reveals some exciting elements for this year's convention, including appearances by notable LEGO figures from Denmark and a Dungeons and Dragons-themed LEGO set and game. The episode provides insights into the vibrant LEGO community, and the hosts even tease a potential on-site broadcast from the event.

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00:00 Introduction and Host's Excitement

02:25 Meet Bryan: The LEGO Enthusiast

02:49 Bryan's LEGO Journey

04:09 Brick Slopes: The LEGO Convention

07:05 LEGO Lingo and Community

08:21 Event Details and Activities

12:30 Personal LEGO Stories and Builds

15:26 Convention Growth and Future Plans

20:56 Special Guests and Partnerships

23:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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