# Iran DESTROYS Western War Narrative... With Lego Movies | Explosive Media

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Published: 2026-05-19T17:32:59+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neutrality-studies/episodes/Iran-DESTROYS-Western-War-Narrative----With-Lego-Movies--Explosive-Media-e3jjs43
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## Resource

Pascal Lottaz and Benjamin Schoendorf speak with Explosive Media, the creator behind the viral Iranian Lego videos, about using Lego and AI to break through Western media habits, the team’s roots in Iran, creative speed, humor, empathy, audience feedback, narrative warfare, cultural identity, direct media between people, and the spiritual drive behind the work. Links: Resistance is Fertile Podcast: https://resistanceisfertilepodcast.substack.com Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com (Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic) Merch: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com Donation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donate Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:40 Lego strategy and mission 00:06:01 Values dignity and cultural voice 00:08:56 Western audiences and narrative warfare 00:12:05 Creative process humor and empathy 00:16:04 Risk audience and media resistance 00:22:01 Peace front and speaking to the West 00:28:24 AI as the new equalizer 00:33:03 War creativity and spiritual meaning

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