The Ideal Order

Christoph Bartneck
The Ideal Order

Dr. Rob Park's life is out of order. His estranged wife is leaving him, the relationship to his daughters is strained and his academic career is at a dead end. He escapes into the cult of LEGO and the study of classification systems. By sorting his collection of LEGO bricks he reconnects to his daughters and he maintains his sobriety while maneuvering in the bizarre world of academia. Prof. Dr. Smith and his newly found Adult Fans Of LEGO help him to find a new structure for himself, his brick collection and his family.

Episodes

  1. 12/07/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 1

    The first episode of the 12 episode radio play in which Rob Parker tries to share his passion with his wife and starts to sort his LEGO bricks with his children. The books is available online and you can subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms such as  Apple iTunes, Google Music,  Stitcher, TuneIn. The post The Ideal Order – Episode 1 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    26 min

  2. 19/07/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 2

    The second episode of the 12 episode radio play in which Rob Parker takes us to the academic world and he encounters the eccentric Professor Smith. The books is available online and you can subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms such as  Apple iTunes, Google Music,  Stitcher, TuneIn. The post The Ideal Order – Episode 2 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    33 min

  3. 26/07/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 3

    The third episode of the 12 episode radio play in which Rob Parker discusses man’s obsession with organising every living thing with Professor Smith. He visits Francis a true Adult Fan Of LEGO before an intense fight erupts between Rob and Maki. The books is available online and you can subscribe to the podcast on all … Continue reading "The Ideal Order – Episode 3" The post The Ideal Order – Episode 3 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    34 min

  4. 03/08/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 04

    The fourth episode of the 12 episode radio play in which Rob Parker discusses the status of the planet Pluto with Hao. Professor Smith reveals how he ended up in his very special office and provides some career advice. Rob then purchases some shelves to be able to sort his bricks. Rob and Maki fight … Continue reading "The Ideal Order – Episode 04" The post The Ideal Order – Episode 04 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    35 min

  5. 12/08/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 05

    The fifths episode of the 12 episode radio play in which Rob Parker discusses Flow Theory with Professor Smith. The kids and Rob start building the Palace Cinema set. Camellia learns how to count different objects in Japanese. Professor Smith and Rob discuss the organisation of libraries. The books is available online and you can subscribe … Continue reading "The Ideal Order – Episode 05" The post The Ideal Order – Episode 05 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    29 min

  6. 17/08/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 06

    Rob meets with a group of AFOLs and they start planning their first LEGO show. Professor Smith and Rob discuss Greek philosophy and the best strategy to have a career at the university. Maki pushes Rob to his limits and their fight erupts into a true tragedy. The post The Ideal Order – Episode 06 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    28 min

  7. 23/08/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 07

    Rob escapes into the mathematics of classification systems before falling asleep in Professor Smith’s office. Maki tries to reconnect but they cannot find a common ground. The AFOL group continues to plan their show. The post The Ideal Order – Episode 07 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    31 min

  8. 30/08/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 08

    Rob and his academic friends destroy Adam’s strategic speech to the department. One of Rob’s papers get rejected and he comes up with a devious plan to expose the insanity of the academic review process. His plan fails and his identity is about to be discovered. Rob’s meeting about his promotion application is also a … Continue reading "The Ideal Order – Episode 08" The post The Ideal Order – Episode 08 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    32 min

  9. 04/09/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 09

    Rob and Maki clash again and Maki leaves the home. Rob’s identity in his experiment is being found out and he takes off for a walk. His walk is being wrecked with a most embarrassing incident. Maki and Rob decide to seperate. Building the LEGO Space Explorer gives him some hope. Professor Smith his helping … Continue reading "The Ideal Order – Episode 09" The post The Ideal Order – Episode 09 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    26 min

  10. 04/09/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 10

    Professor Smith explains to Rob how to have a career in academia. Maki and Rob negotiate their new roles as parents after their separation. The post The Ideal Order – Episode 10 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    21 min

  11. 04/09/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 11

    Rob meets his LEGO friends and they continue to plan their show. Maki returns to Rob but their differences cannot be mended. Rob admits to Camellia that he has a new girlfriend. He meets with Daisy in a cafe and they enjoy their new romance. Rob and his daughters spend quality time together in the … Continue reading "The Ideal Order – Episode 11" The post The Ideal Order – Episode 11 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    30 min

  12. 27/09/2018

    The Ideal Order – Episode 12

    Rob and his AFOL friends present at their first LEGO show and it is a full success. The kids and their parents enjoy the show. Rob has to handle Maki, the kids and Daisy during the exhibition. Professor Smith and Rob conclude with their thoughts on relationships. The post The Ideal Order – Episode 12 appeared first on The LEGO Minifigure Catalog.

    25 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Dr. Rob Park's life is out of order. His estranged wife is leaving him, the relationship to his daughters is strained and his academic career is at a dead end. He escapes into the cult of LEGO and the study of classification systems. By sorting his collection of LEGO bricks he reconnects to his daughters and he maintains his sobriety while maneuvering in the bizarre world of academia. Prof. Dr. Smith and his newly found Adult Fans Of LEGO help him to find a new structure for himself, his brick collection and his family.

Information

  • Creator
    Christoph Bartneck
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christoph Bartneck
  • Show Website
    The Ideal Order

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