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Missing Pieces

Missing Pieces

By Greg

Missing Pieces is my audio journal podcast where I talk about what I'm up to and what I'm into
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Missing PiecesOct 18, 2020

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Don't Listen to the Critics | Missing Pieces 207

Don't Listen to the Critics | Missing Pieces 207

I discuss my growing passion for reselling and making videos along with my decreased engagement in the LEGO hobby. I also share a lesson I learned from reading the online opinions of shows I watched and enjoyed.

May 05, 202428:16
These Are The Good Times | Missing Pieces 206

These Are The Good Times | Missing Pieces 206

I give an update on yard sale season 2024 and my reselling hobby. I discuss the return of RC season and getting back into disc golf. I also got back into gaming and am generally caught up on things. I reflect on how much I am enjoying all these activities and this season of my life.

Apr 28, 202401:06:01
The Wait Is Finally Over | Missing Pieces 205

The Wait Is Finally Over | Missing Pieces 205

I discuss the return of yard sale season, my weird sickness, what I watched, AI music, and my efforts in creating LEGO content. Also listener feedback makes its return.


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Apr 21, 202401:09:56
The Consequences of Going on Vacation | Missing Pieces 204

The Consequences of Going on Vacation | Missing Pieces 204

I recap our trip to Disney World over Easter break and discuss everything I've been up to and into since we returned home.

Apr 14, 202438:52
This Changed Everything | Missing Pieces 203

This Changed Everything | Missing Pieces 203

I discuss how a nutrition concept fixed my productivity problem and recap my week.

Mar 24, 202458:35
Where Does the Time Go? | Missing Pieces 202

Where Does the Time Go? | Missing Pieces 202

I discuss our weekend without Clark and then this week where time seemed to fly by. I also discuss reselling, the things I watched, and respond to listener feedback.

Mar 17, 202401:02:28
Family Time is the Best Time | Missing Pieces 201

Family Time is the Best Time | Missing Pieces 201

This week we got some guys day action and extra family days where we went shopping, played games, and even went bowling. I got back into making LEGO videos, did more selling on Ebay, and of course went estate sale hunting with my favorite in-laws and so much more!

Mar 10, 202401:05:05
On the Selling Grind | Missing Pieces 200

On the Selling Grind | Missing Pieces 200

In honor of episode 200, I answer the question of what I would spend $200 on if given the opportunity. I also discuss my week as what has essentially become the life of a full-time ebay seller, listing all of the items that are no longer serving me and clearing space in my storage room.

Mar 03, 202454:49
Where Did This Week Go? | Missing Pieces 199

Where Did This Week Go? | Missing Pieces 199

I discuss our long weekend and a Home Aone with Clark, some lighting projects I'm working on, new estate sale experiences, my LEGO journey, give a keto diet update and so much more!

Feb 25, 202457:06
I'm a Dweller | Missing Pieces 198

I'm a Dweller | Missing Pieces 198

I discuss my surprise from last weekend and the adventure I went on because of it. I also talk about our bogus snow day, the strange movies I watched, what Clark and I are playing, my LEGO and studio accomplishments, and give a keto update along with listener feedback.

Feb 19, 202401:13:23
When Plans Don't Go As Expected | Missing Pieces 197

When Plans Don't Go As Expected | Missing Pieces 197

I discuss a funny story from when I picked Clark up and some challenges with family movie night. Clark was sick over the weekend and I had to change our plans. I made my first mobile podcast and made a return to gaming. I got some LEGO accomplished and had yet another funny story, this time from the chiropractor.

Feb 11, 202401:05:28
Planning for the Future | Missing Pieces 196

Planning for the Future | Missing Pieces 196

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Feb 04, 202401:16:34
I Made the Move | Missing Pieces 195

I Made the Move | Missing Pieces 195

I discuss my week getting inspired by Clark into LEGO creating, visiting our friends and going to the Turkey Hill experience, setting up my new Patreon page, our new game obsession, and my other acomplishments this week.

Jan 28, 202401:03:10
Getting Ideas While Podcasting | Missing Pieces 194

Getting Ideas While Podcasting | Missing Pieces 194

I discuss our unique week of almost no school and all the activities and entertainment we go up to and into this week.

Jan 21, 202452:02
It's Good to Ask for Advice | Missing Pieces 193

It's Good to Ask for Advice | Missing Pieces 193

I discuss the fun we had with and during the snowy weather we had this week and how I polled my viewers on the direction of my content strategy in 2024...with very different results on each channel. I share my win of the week, bringing back my gaming channel, the games we're playing, and the movies I watched this week...with a warning. I also read listener feedback and so much more!

Jan 14, 202401:07:23
One More Year | Missing Pieces 192

One More Year | Missing Pieces 192

I discuss my projects leading into the new year, my personal goals for the first quarter, content creation strategies, and more.

Jan 07, 202401:06:15
Thankful For This Christmas | Missing Pieces 191

Thankful For This Christmas | Missing Pieces 191

I discuss everything we've been up to during Christmas break.

Dec 31, 202340:22
Twas the Week Before Christmas | Missing Pieces 190

Twas the Week Before Christmas | Missing Pieces 190

I discuss my week playing around with cameras and LEGO and getting ready for Christmas and what we have in store.

Dec 24, 202347:27
Back Into the Swing of Things | Missing Pieces 189

Back Into the Swing of Things | Missing Pieces 189

I give a broken foot update and have big wishes for my upcoming doctor's appointment. I discuss how I almost made a big purchase, but settled for a nice small one and what my plans are for it. I give a LEGO update, share a new show we're watching (Ted Lasso) and give several wins of the week.

Dec 16, 202347:29
My Lost Week | Missing Pieces 188

My Lost Week | Missing Pieces 188

I discuss how inefficient and expensive our medical system is and how being booted up has destroyed my momentum. I'm not a fan of down time, but it has been nice watching movies with the family and going down YT rabbit holes.

Dec 10, 202351:17
A Different Kind of Break | Missing Pieces 187

A Different Kind of Break | Missing Pieces 187

I discuss Thanksgiving break and what we were up to, an update on Clark's progress at school, our trip to Aquatopia, the start of our LEGO amusement park, the new show we're watching, and the worst thing to happen to me in a long time.

Dec 03, 202355:04
Don't Give Up So Soon | Missing Pieces 186

Don't Give Up So Soon | Missing Pieces 186

I discuss my week and how more than once I learned to give things another chance...to surprising results.

Nov 19, 202301:01:45
Sick Weekend | Missing Pieces 185

Sick Weekend | Missing Pieces 185

I discuss how everyone but me got sick last weekend and what we were up to: Things we watched, games we played, and the LEGO we got into. I also accomplished my mission in raising chicks.

Nov 12, 202355:21
Things of the Week | Missing Pieces 179

Things of the Week | Missing Pieces 179

I organize my week into a collection of "things of the week" and tell story related to each of them. I also review listener feedback.

Nov 12, 202301:06:23
Recorded With the Wrong Mic | Missing Pieces 180

Recorded With the Wrong Mic | Missing Pieces 180

My mic settings were wrong. Sounds like garbage, but I'm not redoing it. Watch/listen at your own risk.

Nov 12, 202333:51
Follow Up To My Worst Episode | Missing Pieces 181

Follow Up To My Worst Episode | Missing Pieces 181

I discuss the worst episode in Missing Pieces history, the fun times we had this week at Knoebels and a bonus guys day with Clark. I learned an important lesson Estes models, bought a game at Gamestop for the first time in forever, started the Hobbit audio book and went down a few rabbit holes that led to the start of a new collection.

Nov 12, 202350:51
My Dangerous Week In Hobbies | Missing Pieces 182

My Dangerous Week In Hobbies | Missing Pieces 182

I discuss shooting a crossbow, my new game obsession (that's not Elden Ring) some crazy LEGO purchases I made, my increasingly growing Star Wars Black Series collection, a movie I slept on, and how much I'm loving The Hobbit audiobook. I also share my win of the week: Cleaning up Baritect and my continued success selling on Ebay.

Nov 12, 202301:12:43
Used All My Podcasting Juice | Missing Pieces 183

Used All My Podcasting Juice | Missing Pieces 183

I discuss how an experimental series has potentially ruined this week's Missing Pieces episode. I discuss content creating and it's impact, a continuation of our new action figure hobby, and a big step for me in selling on Ebay.

Nov 12, 202348:13
This Was Halloween | Missing Pieces 184

This Was Halloween | Missing Pieces 184

I discuss a fun new hobby Clark and I discovered, give an update on my ebay sales, share my excitement on a new camera release that wasn't disappointing and my experience with it. I reveal Clark's halloween costume choice and talk about our experience trick or treating. I also did some gaming this week and continued our Star Wars movie journey.

Nov 12, 202301:18:15
The Good and the Bad | Missing Pieces 178

The Good and the Bad | Missing Pieces 178

Discussing the highs and lows of the week including some great yard sale days, a chicken attack, buying a pressure washer, finishing One Piece, and Clark's new creative ventures. I also discuss Ebay feedback and how it should be automatic.

Sep 24, 202301:07:46
Contemplating Some Upgrades | Missing Pieces 177

Contemplating Some Upgrades | Missing Pieces 177

I discuss the idea of changing my recording setup and making some upgrades to my desk, camera, and microphone. I review last weekend's fun even during a rainout for the flea market. We continue playing It Takes Two and watch more Ahsoka and The Little Mermaid live action movie. I quit Tik Tok unintentionally and went down a few rabbit holes on YouTube. I also discuss the disappointment of the Apple Event and review listener feedback.

Sep 17, 202355:34
Is This Normal? | Missing Pieces 176

Is This Normal? | Missing Pieces 176

I discuss the return of No Zero Days, playing It Takes Two and Starfield, opening the brickitect store, loving One Piece on Netflix, Ahsoka, and update on what's to come.

Sep 10, 202342:43
Keep Missing Pieces | Missing Pieces 175

Keep Missing Pieces | Missing Pieces 175

I discuss the prospect of keeping this podcast going, experimenting with short form content, my content creation plan going forward, an unexpected bonus day of summer, some entertainment items I want to consume, and my improvements of the week.

Sep 03, 202335:56
The Final Week of Summer & My Next Chapter | Missing Pieces 174

The Final Week of Summer & My Next Chapter | Missing Pieces 174

I discuss our RC camping trip, the door ding incident, the basement incident, going to see the new TMNT Mutant Mayhem movie, fishing with pap, and our final yard sales of the year. I also discuss my direction for content creation going forward and the future of this podcast.

Aug 27, 202301:16:19
Is This Serving You? | Missing Pieces 173

Is This Serving You? | Missing Pieces 173

I discuss getting into organizing things around the house, my return to selling on ebay, our final Knoebels trip of the summer, and Coty's birthday. I also review listener feedback.

Aug 20, 202350:19
This Is The End | Missing Pieces 172

This Is The End | Missing Pieces 172

Our year of adventure and memory making wraps up with a trip to Ocean City Maryland.

Aug 13, 202301:23:42
Putting Yourself Out There | Missing Pieces 171

Putting Yourself Out There | Missing Pieces 171

I discuss my week of even more summer activities including riding bikes on the rail trail, drone flying, getting back into RC, going to Hershey Park, and more yard sales! I share what I'm playing and watching and review listener feedback.

Aug 06, 202301:18:46
Save the Experiences | Missing Pieces 170

Save the Experiences | Missing Pieces 170

I discuss yet another busy week of summer where I went hiking, played disc golf for the first time, attempted droning, kept Pizza Hut in business, found an amazing waterpark, and got interested in pinball. Yard sale season also lives on and I got some deals this week. I also talk about growing as a person.

Jul 30, 202301:18:44
Making The Most Of Our Time | Missing Pieces 169

Making The Most Of Our Time | Missing Pieces 169

I discuss my week back home from vacation, mostly editing, but also making the most of the summer we have left.

Jul 23, 202301:22:02
Memories Over Money | Missing Pieces 168

Memories Over Money | Missing Pieces 168

I discuss our OBX vacation

Jul 16, 202301:25:20
Fun After Fun | Missing Pieces 167

Fun After Fun | Missing Pieces 167

Discussing all my activities of the July 4th week

Jul 09, 202337:38
A Major Setback | Missing Pieces 166

A Major Setback | Missing Pieces 166

I discuss my week that was dedicated to video editing, lost videos, and my direction in my LEGO journey. I also get caught up on listener feedback.

Jul 02, 202301:05:45
Reflecting On Our Italy Vacation | Missing Pieces 165

Reflecting On Our Italy Vacation | Missing Pieces 165

In this special episode, the family comes together to discuss our vacation in Italy.

Jun 25, 202301:09:18
A Very Busy and Awesome Week | Missing Pieces 164

A Very Busy and Awesome Week | Missing Pieces 164

I share a recap of all the things I was up to and into this week....it was a lot.

Jun 11, 202301:17:24
What I'm Up To and Into | Missing Pieces 163

What I'm Up To and Into | Missing Pieces 163

I discuss how we ended May and kicked off June with lots of activities and the prospect of an awesome summer in front of us.

Jun 04, 202301:19:11
Thrills & Sales | Missing Pieces 162

Thrills & Sales | Missing Pieces 162

I discuss the big and small events of my week including my solo run to Cedar Point and helping my in-laws with their yard sale.

May 28, 202355:48
A Man of Many Hobbies | Missing Pieces 161

A Man of Many Hobbies | Missing Pieces 161

I discuss having a cold, going to yard sales, processing videos and items for sale, live streaming again, games I am playing, and what I'm watching. I share my idea of the week (probably already a thing) and the prospect of saying goodbye to an online audience. Also, listener feedback.

May 21, 202355:34
Without a Clickbait Title | Missing Pieces 160

Without a Clickbait Title | Missing Pieces 160

I discuss my solo weekend, bad customer service, LEGO life goals I accomplished, video games I played, more community yard sales and Knoebels opening back up for the year.

May 07, 202344:35
When Your Wife Leaves You | Missing Pieces 159

When Your Wife Leaves You | Missing Pieces 159

I discuss Coty leaving and how we've been handling it.

Apr 30, 202301:01:53
The Value in Being Real & Living For Today | Missing Pieces 158

The Value in Being Real & Living For Today | Missing Pieces 158

I discuss my final thoughts on our Punta Cana experience and the videos documenting it while also talking about why I'm living for now and "eating dessert first" instead of always planning for the the future. Beyond editing this week, I spent time outside planting wildflowers, walking Roxy, and going on my first community yard sale day. Also, RC season returns!

Apr 23, 202348:55