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Ian Braverman

Cuberviews

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Cuberviews is a casual yet insightful podcast where Magic: The Gathering fans explore cube design and drafting. Each episode features a laid-back chat with a guest cube curator about their design choices, favorite cards, and the stories behind their cube. Whether you're a seasoned drafter or new to the format, Cuberviews offers fresh perspectives on cube building, draft strategies, and community-driven design. Tune in biweekly for a fun, engaging journey through the world of cube! My Cubes: cubecobra.com/user/view/5f500537a382126d0760ee45 Art by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.com

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Live From The Draft Table - Capitol Cube Championship 2026

52 min

Welcome to the thirteenth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the craft of Magic: The Gathering cube design! On this special bonus episode, I am coming to you live from Capitol Cube Championship in Washington DC, a fantastic event ran by Lincoln for charity! Join me as we talk to the players at the event, talk to the designers of the cubes I played, hear about my and others experiences in the cubes, discuss our favorite plays and decks, and much more! If you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more deep dives into cube design on future episodes of Cuberviews! Also, ConnectiCube 2027 is happening March 13th and 14th next year! It is a 128 person cube event with a bevy of really unique and exciting cubes available to play. Lunch will be provided within the cost of the ticket for both Saturday and Sunday. Cube submission is still available and ends 12/31/2026, so if you have a cube you would like to see in the event, submit it! If you purchase your ticket before 2027, you will get a reduced ticket price! Cube Submission: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4M_6l2lEY_u_R-ljObImJ-UFGoRh-mmfy-4GJDNxFWztgGg/viewform?usp=header⁠ Ticket Purchases here: ⁠https://buy.stripe.com/8x2fZh0bSa7VaJ2eXLak001⁠ ConnectiCube Website: ⁠https://connecticutcube.com/⁠ ConnectiCube Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/MTmrH7enkV ⁠Follow us on Bluesky for updates: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/connecticube.bsky.social⁠ Capitol Cube Championship: https://capitolcube.org/ My Trinket Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/trinket Music By Michael Vekstein: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

The Exile Files with Chris Moore (Sammich)

55 min

Welcome to the 63rd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Chris Moore to talk about a cube all about casting spells from anywhere other than your hand, The Exile Files! In today's episode, we're diving into the 'exile matters' mechanic in cube. Is it right for your environment? We'll break down how it works, explore hidden gems that support the strategy without directly referencing exile, and a whole lot more!Enjoy! Also, ConnectiCube 2027 is happening March 13th and 14th next year! It is a 128 person cube event with a bevy of really unique and exciting cubes available to play. Lunch will be provided within the cost of the ticket for both Saturday and Sunday. Cube submission is still available and ends 12/31/2026, so if you have a cube you would like to see in the event, submit it! If you purchase your ticket before 2027, you will get a reduced ticket price! Cube Submission: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4M_6l2lEY_u_R-ljObImJ-UFGoRh-mmfy-4GJDNxFWztgGg/viewform?usp=header⁠ Ticket Purchases here: ⁠https://buy.stripe.com/8x2fZh0bSa7VaJ2eXLak001⁠ ConnectiCube Website: ⁠https://connecticutcube.com/⁠ ConnectiCube Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/MTmrH7enkV⁠ Follow us on Bluesky for updates: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/connecticube.bsky.social⁠ CubeCon: ⁠https://cubecon.org/ The Exile Files: https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/Sammich-Exile-FilesMusic By Michael Vekstein: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

Live From The Draft Table - CubeCon 2026

1 hr 13 min

Welcome to the twelfth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the craft of Magic: The Gathering cube design! On this special bonus episode, I am coming to you live from Madison Wisconsin for CubeCon 2026, one of the premier cube events! Join me as we talk to the players at the event, talk to the cube designers of the cubes I played, hear about my and others experiences in the cubes, discuss our favorite plays and decks, and much more! If you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more deep dives into cube design on future episodes of Cuberviews! Also, ConnectiCube 2027 is happening March 13th and 14th next year! It is a 128 person cube event with a bevy of really unique and exciting cubes available to play. Lunch will be provided within the cost of the ticket for both Saturday and Sunday. Cube submission is still available and ends 12/31/2026, so if you have a cube you would like to see in the event, submit it! If you purchase your ticket before 2027, you will get a reduced ticket price! Cube Submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4M_6l2lEY_u_R-ljObImJ-UFGoRh-mmfy-4GJDNxFWztgGg/viewform?usp=header Ticket Purchases here: https://buy.stripe.com/8x2fZh0bSa7VaJ2eXLak001 ConnectiCube Website: https://connecticutcube.com/ ConnectiCube Discord: https://discord.gg/MTmrH7enkVFollow us on Bluesky for updates: https://bsky.app/profile/connecticube.bsky.socialCubeCon: https://cubecon.org/ Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

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Live From The Draft Table - Capitol Cube Championship 2026

52 min

Welcome to the thirteenth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the craft of Magic: The Gathering cube design! On this special bonus episode, I am coming to you live from Capitol Cube Championship in Washington DC, a fantastic event ran by Lincoln for charity! Join me as we talk to the players at the event, talk to the designers of the cubes I played, hear about my and others experiences in the cubes, discuss our favorite plays and decks, and much more! If you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more deep dives into cube design on future episodes of Cuberviews! Also, ConnectiCube 2027 is happening March 13th and 14th next year! It is a 128 person cube event with a bevy of really unique and exciting cubes available to play. Lunch will be provided within the cost of the ticket for both Saturday and Sunday. Cube submission is still available and ends 12/31/2026, so if you have a cube you would like to see in the event, submit it! If you purchase your ticket before 2027, you will get a reduced ticket price! Cube Submission: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4M_6l2lEY_u_R-ljObImJ-UFGoRh-mmfy-4GJDNxFWztgGg/viewform?usp=header⁠ Ticket Purchases here: ⁠https://buy.stripe.com/8x2fZh0bSa7VaJ2eXLak001⁠ ConnectiCube Website: ⁠https://connecticutcube.com/⁠ ConnectiCube Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/MTmrH7enkV ⁠Follow us on Bluesky for updates: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/connecticube.bsky.social⁠ Capitol Cube Championship: https://capitolcube.org/ My Trinket Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/trinket Music By Michael Vekstein: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

The Exile Files with Chris Moore (Sammich)

55 min

Welcome to the 63rd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Chris Moore to talk about a cube all about casting spells from anywhere other than your hand, The Exile Files! In today's episode, we're diving into the 'exile matters' mechanic in cube. Is it right for your environment? We'll break down how it works, explore hidden gems that support the strategy without directly referencing exile, and a whole lot more!Enjoy! Also, ConnectiCube 2027 is happening March 13th and 14th next year! It is a 128 person cube event with a bevy of really unique and exciting cubes available to play. Lunch will be provided within the cost of the ticket for both Saturday and Sunday. Cube submission is still available and ends 12/31/2026, so if you have a cube you would like to see in the event, submit it! If you purchase your ticket before 2027, you will get a reduced ticket price! Cube Submission: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4M_6l2lEY_u_R-ljObImJ-UFGoRh-mmfy-4GJDNxFWztgGg/viewform?usp=header⁠ Ticket Purchases here: ⁠https://buy.stripe.com/8x2fZh0bSa7VaJ2eXLak001⁠ ConnectiCube Website: ⁠https://connecticutcube.com/⁠ ConnectiCube Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/MTmrH7enkV⁠ Follow us on Bluesky for updates: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/connecticube.bsky.social⁠ CubeCon: ⁠https://cubecon.org/ The Exile Files: https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/Sammich-Exile-FilesMusic By Michael Vekstein: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

Live From The Draft Table - CubeCon 2026

1 hr 13 min

Welcome to the twelfth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the craft of Magic: The Gathering cube design! On this special bonus episode, I am coming to you live from Madison Wisconsin for CubeCon 2026, one of the premier cube events! Join me as we talk to the players at the event, talk to the cube designers of the cubes I played, hear about my and others experiences in the cubes, discuss our favorite plays and decks, and much more! If you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more deep dives into cube design on future episodes of Cuberviews! Also, ConnectiCube 2027 is happening March 13th and 14th next year! It is a 128 person cube event with a bevy of really unique and exciting cubes available to play. Lunch will be provided within the cost of the ticket for both Saturday and Sunday. Cube submission is still available and ends 12/31/2026, so if you have a cube you would like to see in the event, submit it! If you purchase your ticket before 2027, you will get a reduced ticket price! Cube Submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4M_6l2lEY_u_R-ljObImJ-UFGoRh-mmfy-4GJDNxFWztgGg/viewform?usp=header Ticket Purchases here: https://buy.stripe.com/8x2fZh0bSa7VaJ2eXLak001 ConnectiCube Website: https://connecticutcube.com/ ConnectiCube Discord: https://discord.gg/MTmrH7enkVFollow us on Bluesky for updates: https://bsky.app/profile/connecticube.bsky.socialCubeCon: https://cubecon.org/ Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

The Chrome Wars with Brian Christeson

45 min

Welcome to the 62nd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I am excited to be joined by Brian Christeson to talk about his sci-fi themed cube, The Chrome Wars! On this episode, we discuss how a cube's complexity can mean different things depending on the unique backgrounds and experiences your players bring to the draft, how spaceships and spacecrafts have played in the cube, the thematic and aesthetic choices behind the archetypes chosen by Brian, and much more! The Chrome Wars: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/chromewars Music by Michael Vekstein: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic⁠ Art by Tyler Reed: ⁠Funnylittleguys.com

Live From The Draft Table - Cube For A Cause Obscura

37 min

Welcome to the eleventh bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the craft of Magic: The Gathering cube design! On this special bonus episode, I am coming to you live from Brooklyn, New York for Cube For A Cause Obscura, a cube event where all of the cube lists were hidden to the players at the event! Join me as we talk to the players at the event, hear from the mystery cube designers, discuss our favorite plays and decks, and recap how we felt this event compared to normal cube events. If you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more deep dives into cube design on future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Upkeep New York Discord: https://discord.gg/RyCV964uUq Cube For A Cause: https://www.upkeepnewyork.com/c4ac

The Cube With No Name with Alan (Mental Misplay)

1 hr 6 min

Welcome to the 61st episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Alan of Mental Misplay to discuss his long-running multiplayer cube project, A Cube With No Name—a cube filled with conspiracies, Un- cards, Mystery Booster cards, unknown event cards, and tons of other crazy stuff. On this episode, we dive into the many stories behind how cards found their way into the cube, how the project wouldn’t be possible without all of Alan’s travels to different events, some incredible gameplay stories, and much more! A Cube With No Name: cube // Commander (Progenitus) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder Mental Misplay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalMisplay Music by Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com

Cube Abhors a Vacuum with Sam Cote

52 min

Welcome to the 60th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I’m happy to be joined by my good friend Sam Cote to discuss a special topic inspired by the ancient philosophical concept attributed to Aristotle: “nature abhors a vacuum.” In this episode, we explore how cube can similarly “abhor a vacuum” and how you can design an environment to fill gaps in your local playgroup’s ecosystem of cubes. We talk about examples of how this has happened in our own local playgroup, Sam’s newest project, Like Tears in Rain, which will be featured at CubeCon 2026, and much more! I hope you enjoy the episode! If you do, like and subscribe to keep up with new episodes. Like Tears in Rain: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/3b63f9b4-99b1-41f0-ab05-b3dc7850c9c1?view=primer Music by Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.co⁠m

The Trading Post Cube with Jack Kerns

1 hr 3 min

Welcome to the 59th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am very excited to be joined by Jack Kerns to discuss The Trading Post Cube, a cube where each player starts the game with a hexproof and indestructible copy of Trading Post in play. In this episode, we discuss how Trading Post adds both unique gameplay and cube design opportunities while also posing problems that Jack has addressed in his cube design, how all four of the abilities of Trading Post are highly utilized in the cube, including hate cards in your cube, and much more. I hope you enjoy the episode, and like and subscribe to keep up to date with new ones! The Trading Post Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/TheTradingPostCube?view=primer Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.co

Live From The Draft Table – Boston Cube Party 2026

50 min

Welcome to the tenth bonus episode of Cuberviews, where I sit down with friends to explore the craft of Magic: The Gathering cube design! In this special edition, I'm coming to you live from Boston Cube Party! Join me as we recap an action-packed weekend of drafting. From the play-by-play of my own drafts to deep dives into the variety of environments featured at the event, we cover it all. You’ll hear from the event organizers, hear drafting stories from other drafters, and sit down with the tournament winner to discuss what it takes to draft a winning deck in a high-level environment. If you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more deep dives into cube design on future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicBoston Cube Party Discord: https://discord.gg/fdC3DBFzxtDeck Photos: https://imgur.com/a/R3Jyvte Boston Cube Party: https://bostoncubeparty.com/

The Evolution of Vintage Cube with Caleb Durward

55 min

Welcome to the 58th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am ecstatic to be joined by Caleb Durward to discuss how Vintage Cube has evolved over time. In this episode, we discuss how its curve has lowered over the years, the rise of snowballing threats, how the power level of different colors has shifted, the changing role of raw card advantage, and so much more. I hope you enjoy the episode! Also, be sure to check out Caleb's content! Caleb's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/calebdmtg Caleb's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/calebdmtg Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: https://funnylittleguys.com

Live From The Draft Table – Toronto Cube Night

25 min

Welcome to the ninth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! In todays special bonus episode, I’m coming to you live from the Monday night cube draft in Toronto, Canada. We drafted my newest environment, The Arboretum, which is a vibes forward desert cube where green takes center stage, highlighting botanical themes like Saprolings, Plants, Lands, and Squirrels. In this episode, you’ll hear from the whole pod about their impressions of the cube, design recommendations and potential updates, the decks they drafted, and some of the best highlights from our matches. If you enjoy the show, please like and subscribe, and stay tuned for more deep dives into cube design on future episodes of Cuberviews! The Arboretum: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/de4db273-39b1-4cbf-b5b4-c9625bfcec7f Deck Photos: https://imgur.com/a/iO8HmR4 Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Toronto Cube Discord: https://discord.gg/aPuEwnzCUb

Melded Mardu Monarchy with Warren Fish

48 min

Welcome to the 57th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am happy to be joined by Andrew, also known as Warren Fish, to discuss Melded Mardu Monarchy, a Mardu color restricted cube, which as the name suggests, is very focused on meld cards and the monarchy mechanic. In this episode, we discuss how to implement monarchy in your cube without having it feel oppressive, how adding meld pairs can add some extra spice to your cube, why Andrew has chosen to not include ways to cheat creatures into play for less than five mana besides Kaalia, and much more! I hope you enjoy the episode! Melded Mardu Monarchy: https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/inclined Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.co

The Ball Pit with Jane McKinney

1 hr 3 min

Welcome to the 56th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am thrilled to be joined by Jane McKinney, the organizer of the Inland Northwest Cube Fest and also a co-host on the cube podcast Pack One Slick Ones, to discuss The Ball Pit, which is a rules change cube where players have to play all the cards they draft, is a desert cube, and most importantly, all cards can optionally be played face down as the card chromatic sphere. In this episode we discuss the gameplay tempo considerations for players when deciding whether to cast cards as a chromatic sphere, the synergies being able to cast cards as an MDFC chromatic sphere adds to the cube, and much more. Enjoy! The Ball Pit: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/ballpit?view=primer Pack One Slick Ones: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oowFWkI4esSo5MEy7yiy4?si=dd834fc5c3ca40c1 Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.co

Live From The Draft Table – UberCubeathon 2026

32 min

Welcome to the eighth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! In today's special bonus episode, I am coming to you live from UberCubeathon in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a yearly event ran by Stu and Uberbear where friends from across the country are invited down to play some great cubes! You’ll hear about what people drafted, how their decks came together, fun highlights from their matches, and thoughts on the cubes we played. Tune in to hear their insights and stay tuned for more discussions on cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Uber Cube Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3thVViP55LfZbFHka70gpL?si=d77fa09953814be6

The Epic Experiment with Harrison Dudek

56 min

Welcome to the 55th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am excited to be joined by Harrison Dudek to discuss The Epic Experiment, a cube where each player starts the draft with two copies of the sorcery Epic Experiment. In this episode we discuss how Harrison built the cube around wanting Epic Experiment to be powerful, the spellslinger archetype, having a cube with so few creatures, and much more. Enjoy! The Epic Experiment Cube: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/about/EPIC-EXP Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.co

Secret Lair Cube with Ryan Byle

50 min

Welcome to the 54th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am happy to be joined by Ryan Byle to discuss Secrets are No Fun Unless you Share With Everyone, a cube that only includes cards that have been printed in Secret Lairs. In this episode we discuss finding synergies, archetypes, and packages in a unusual card pool, the challenges behind actually acquiring cards for the cube, the process of updating the cube over time, and much more. Enjoy! Secrets are No Fun Unless you Share With Everyone: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/Secret_Lair?view=primer Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.co

Lavender Desert with Jordan Kruis

51 min

Welcome to the 53rd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I’m excited to be joined by Jordan Kruis to talk about the Lavender Desert, which is a color restricted Jeskai desert cube. In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind building a desert-themed environment, the role lands play in shaping gameplay, the strengths and challenges of designing within Jeskai colors, and the unique archetypes that emerge from combining cycling, artifacts, spellslinger strategies, second-card-draw synergies and more! Enjoy! Lavender Desert: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/about/lavender Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.co

Live From The Draft Table – ConnectiCube 2026

38 min

Welcome to the seventh bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! In today's special bonus episode, I am coming to you live from ConnectiCube in East Windsor, Connecticut. This is an event that I hosted with my friend Kyle Ferguson, and it was a ton of fun! You’ll hear about what people drafted, how their decks came together, fun highlights from their matches, and thoughts on the cubes we played. Tune in to hear their insights and stay tuned for more discussions on cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Stay tuned for ConnectiCube 2027!ConnectiCube website: https://connecticutcube.com/ ConnectiCube Discord: https://discord.gg/SyCFh97eRk Connecticut Cube Discord: https://discord.gg/EcETZCEkWyMusic By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com

A Discussion on Twoberts with Ryan Overturf

51 min

Welcome to the 52nd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Ryan Overturf to talk about cube for two! In this episode, we discuss what a twobert is, the benefits of twoberts when drafting with two to four players compared to a larger cube size, how to build a twobert, different ways to draft a twobert such as Minneapolis draft, and more! ConnectiCube!64-person cube event happening February 28th to March 1st, THIS COMING WEEKEND, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes plus special guest cubes by Judge Bones, aquaone, and more! ConnectiCube Website: https://connecticutcube.com/ Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW Ryan's podcast, 180 MTG: https://open.spotify.com/show/0E9q00OVjvnOo4V26bOwom?si=cbe98764042f4c38 Ryan's CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5e88d0f7df3ffb7493f5655c Minneapolis Draft: https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/premium/the-proper-way-to-do-two-player-cube-drafts/ Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

The Six Drop Cube with Simon Cloutier

55 min

Welcome to the 51st episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I’m happy to be joined by Simon Cloutier to discuss The Six Drop Cube, which is a cube that, as you probably guessed, only include six drops! In this episode, we explore how tempo plays a role in this unique environment, the importance of card advantage, fast mana lands such as the depletion lands, the inspirations behind the cube, and much more! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 28th to March 1st, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! ConnectiCube Website: https://connecticutcube.com/ Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW The Six Drop Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/SixDrops Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

Omnipresent Imposters with Kerby

53 min

Welcome to the 50th episode of Cuberviews🎉, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I’m very excited to be joined by Kerby to discuss Omnipresent Imposters, a special rules cube where each player starts the draft with two copies of the card Omnipresent Imposter. In this episode, we explore how a single card can completely recontextualize an environment without changing the rules of Magic, how Kerby balances such a heavily warped environment, lessons learned from testing and cuts, and much more! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 28th to March 1st, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! ConnectiCube Website: https://connecticutcube.com/ Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW Omnipresent Imposters: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/Omnipresent Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

Kolósaio with Scott Mirts

51 min

Welcome to the 49th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Scott Mirts to discuss Kolósaio, a semi-desert cube inspired by Greek mythology and the grandeur of the coliseum! In this episode, we dive into how Scott uses the Theros gods as a baseline for power level, the importance of art and flavor, how giving drafters only Mountains at the end of the draft reshapes both drafting and deckbuilding decisions, and much more. ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 28th to March 1st, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! ConnectiCube Website: https://connecticutcube.com/ Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW Kolósaio: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/Kolosaio Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.co

The Cube Community’s Favorite Cards of 2025

19 min

Welcome to the sixth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! On today’s special bonus episode, you’ll hear from cube designers across the community as they share their favorite cards from 2025, what the cards are, which cubes they’re for, and why they love them. Enjoy their insights, and stay tuned for more cube design conversations in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube, a 64-person cube event, is happening February 28th and March 1st, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! For more information, join the Discord: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art By Tyler Reed: https://funnylittleguys.com

The Perilous Seas with Dan Schneider

57 min

Welcome to the 48th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am excited to be joined by Dan Schneider to discuss The Perilous Seas, a Grixis-colored thematic desert cube focused on pirates, sea monsters, and all things nautical! On today's episode we discuss topics such as the card choices included in the cube to make it feel thematic, vibes forward cube design, the imbalance of colors, and much more. ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 28th to March 1st, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW The Perilous Seas: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/perilousseas Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.co

The Drownyard with Greg Cortazzo

50 min

Welcome to the 47th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Greg Cortazzo, host of the Vertex Cube events, to the discuss The Drownyard, a low-power, color-imbalanced cube with a strong focus on the graveyard. On today's episode we discuss topics such as including mill in your cube, how the cube's heavy color imbalance shapes draft decisions, the inspirations behind the cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 28th to March 1st, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW The Drownyard: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/drownyard Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.co

Embracing Variance, Negentropy, and Designing for 540 With Derek Gallen

52 min

Welcome to the 46th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I’m excited to be joined by Derek Gallen to discuss how embracing variance in your cube design—and experimenting with larger cube sizes—can lead to deeper, more dynamic player experiences. On today's episode we cover topics like when it makes sense to build a 360-card list versus a larger cube, how challenging your players can create more memorable drafts, the concept of negentropy, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW 4 Packs of Magic: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/8acace2c-841f-4815-8fa9-30fee6e72500 COGWORK COMBO: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/CFTSOC Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.com

The Bloomburrow Empire with Tyler Reed

43 min

Welcome to the 45th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I’m happy to be joined by artist and cube curator Tyler Reed to discuss both The Bloomburrow Empire, and the Bloomburrow Modified Set Cube. On today's episode, we discuss topics such as the differences between the two cubes, when and why to include cards from outside your featured set, the unique removal suite in the environment, how art inspired the cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW The Bloomburrow Empire: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/bloomburrowempire Bloomburrow Modified Set Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/bloomburrowdraft Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.com

Live From The Draft Table –CubeCon 2025

36 min

Welcome to the fifth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! In today's special bonus episode I am coming to you live from CubeCon in Madison, Wisconsin. I interview players between rounds, recap my own drafts, and capture the excitement of the event. You’ll hear about what people drafted, how their decks came together, fun highlights from their matches, and thoughts on the cubes we played. Tune in to hear their insights and stay tuned for more discussions on cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! My deck lists from the event: https://imgur.com/a/bB5CBtU ConnectiCube, a 64-person cube event, is happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com

Red Cube Wins! with Nick Z

52 min

Welcome to the 44th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I’m excited to be joined by Nick Z to discuss Red Cube Wins!—a color-restricted cube that embraces chaos and everything that is red, where the only available basics at the end of the draft are Mountains. On today’s episode, we discuss topics such as building a mono-red cube around the color’s strengths and weaknesses, how chaos cards and land destruction shape gameplay, finding the right pack size for color-restricted cubes, and some of Nick’s wildest stories from the table. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW Red Cube Wins!: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/redwins Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.com

Dragons of Winter's Night with Chill MTG

48 min

Welcome to the 43rd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am happy to be joined by Chill to discuss Dragons of Winter's Night, a vorthos desert cube featuring snow, dragons and more! On todays episode we discuss topics such as the story and world-building that inspired this cube, how dragons and snow shape its archetypes, the creative decisions that bring this wintry, story-driven environment to life, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW Dragons of Winter's Night: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/down Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.com

Live From The Draft Table – Capitol Cube Championship 2025

21 min

Welcome to the fourth bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! In today's special bonus episode I am coming to you live from Capitol Cube Championship in Washington, D.C. hosted by Lincoln Davidson. I interview players between rounds, recap my own drafts, and capture the excitement of the event. You’ll hear about what people drafted, how their decks came together, fun highlights from their matches, and thoughts on the cubes we played. Tune in to hear their insights and stay tuned for more discussions on cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! My deck lists from the event: https://imgur.com/a/IBd8gBH ConnectiCube, a 64-person cube event, is happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com

The Cascade Cube with Zach Barash

1 hr 0 min

Welcome to the 42nd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am excited to be joined by Zach Barash to discuss The Cascade Cube, a rules modification cube where each player starts with an emblem that gives the first spell they cast each turn cascade. On todays episode we discuss topics such as the inspiration behind the cube, how cascade changes card evaluation, what archetypes thrive in this environment, the role of free spells, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/X5mqx46NZW The Cascade Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cascadecube Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic

Live From The Draft Table – Cube for a Cause 2025

21 min

Welcome to the third bonus episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! In today's special bonus episode I am coming to you live from Cube For A Cause, a bi-annual cube event ran by Scott Mirtsopoulos in Brooklyn New York, and I'm chatting with attendees about their drafts, their experiences at the event, and much more. Tune in to hear their insights and stay tuned for more discussions on cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Correction: Ollie Beeks pronouns were mistakenly referred to as he/him. Ollie uses they/them. My deck lists from the event: https://imgur.com/gallery/ian-braverman-august-2025-c4ac-decks-t3Zmj1R ConnectiCube! ConnectiCube, a 64-person cube event, is happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/Wnmm5SfUB4 Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Art By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com

Vistas Unventured with Kai Vjorn

56 min

Welcome to the 41st episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am thrilled to be joined by Kai Vjorn to discuss Vistas Unventured, a multi-colored synergy driven desert cube. On todays episode we discuss topics such as including legendary matters and exile matters as archetypes, picking three color cards for your cube, how lands in desert cubes effect the archetypes, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.com/invite/X5mqx46NZW Vistas Unventured: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/vista

Oh the Humanity! with Dan Kleine

48 min

Welcome to the 40th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am excited to be joined by Dan Kleine to discuss Oh the Humanity! which is a synergistic cube where every creature is a human. On today's episode we review topics such as the non-creature spells included in the cube to augment the humans, the evolution of the cube over time, the wide array of archetypes included in the cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!ConnectiCube! 64-person cube event, is happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: ⁠https://discord.gg/2bBRkUb3Oh the Humanity! https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/humans

Live From The Draft Table – Modern Antiquities Cube

14 min

Welcome to the second bonus episode of Cuberviews, the podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! In today's special episode, I am coming to you live from my local game store, Games IRL, during a draft of Garrett Borden's Modern Antiquities Cube, and I'm chatting with the players about the draft, their decks, their favorite cards and interactions, and more. Tune in to hear their insights and stay tuned for more discussions on cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! ConnectiCube! ConnectiCube, a 64-person cube event, is happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT! We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones! Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: ⁠https://discord.gg/2bBRkUb3 Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicModern Antiquities: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/11rhf Art By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com Previous episode talking about the cube: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ScezVX0gxyAATEFE5XRb1?si=135d4b53fad44c73

The Penrose Cube with Lincoln Davidson

56 min

Welcome to the 39th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am very happy to be joined by Lincoln Davidson to discuss The Penrose Cube, a budget friendly synergistic draft environment with a strong focus on graveyard decks. On today's episode we review topics such as the history and inspirations for the cube, how budget restriction effects card choices, and plenty more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Exciting announcement!ConnectiCube, a 64-person cube event, is happening February 14–15, 2026 at Pack Rat Gaming, just outside Hartford, CT!We'll be featuring lots of amazing local cubes—plus a special guest cube designed by Judge Bones!Join the ConnectiCube Discord for more info: https://discord.gg/2bBRkUb3Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic The Penrose Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/penrose

The Buildaround Cube with Ryan Saxe

1 hr 0 min

Welcome to the 38th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am very excited to be joined by Ryan Saxe to discuss The Buildaround Cube, a highly synergistic cube that encourages creativity, skillful drafting, and putting together pieces of the puzzle. On today's episode we review topics such as how to pick glue cards to flesh out synergistic decks, the cube's modular mystical archive package, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Also, going forward Cuberviews will follow a bi-weekly schedule. Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicThe Buildaround Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/buildaround

Changeling Cube with Tim Meyers

51 min

Welcome to the 37th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am happy to be joined by Tim Meyers to discuss the Changeling Cube, a rules modification cube where everyone starts with an emblem that gives their creatures changeling. On today's episode we review topics such as the archetypes and strategies that flourish under this cube's unique design, comparing Tim's cube to my own version of a changeling cube, the inspiration behind the cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Changeling Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/change Every Creature Type Everywhere All at Once: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/1d5595b9-c0c3-4d06-8cc6-edf3400c8fb1

Designing Cubes for Your Local Playgroup vs. Large Events with Justin Parnell

57 min

Welcome to the 36th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Justin Parnell to explore the key design differences between building a cube for your local playgroup and designing one for a large event. On this episode, we cover topics like what makes an archetype shallow or deep, how to design a cube that’s engaging for audiences new to cube, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Parnell's Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/parnellcube SCGCON $10K Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/scgconcube

Virtually French Cube with Max Richards

56 min

Welcome to the 35th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am excited to be joined by Max Richards to discuss the Virtually French Cube, a cube based around the core basics of Magic and French vanilla creatures. On today's episode we review topics such as the fun that combat tricks can bring to an environment, the pros and cons of board wipes in lower powered cubes, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicVirtually French Cube: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/honhonhon

Ixalan-M20 Standard Cube with Anna Schwalenberg

45 min

Welcome to the 34th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am happy to be joined by Anna Schwalenberg to discuss the Ixalan-M20 Standard Cube, a time capsule cube built to emulate the standard format from original Ixalan to M20. On today's episode we review topics such as the top standard decks at the time and how Anna has chosen to recreate them, supporting niche archetypes in cube, including creature typal themed micro-packages, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Ixalan-M20 Standard Cube List: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/61a116c5db49f110309fc0d3

Commander Cube Revisited with Mia and Beezy (Nitpicking Nerds)

51 min

Welcome to the 33rd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am thrilled to be joined by Mia and Beezy of the Nitpicking Nerds to talk about their Nitpicking Nerds Commander Cube, a multiplayer cube focused on fun, balanced gameplay. In this episode, we discuss how commander color identity shapes draft decisions, the impact of drafting three- or four-color commanders, and how that influences deck construction, plus plenty more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Nitpicking Nerds Commander Cube:https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/167l Nitpicking Nerds: https://www.youtube.com/@NitpickingNerds

A Brooding Saga with Joe van den Berg

55 min

Welcome to the 32nd episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I am excited to be joined by Joe van den Berg to discuss A Brooding Saga, a unique cube completely centered around the Saga card type. In this episode, we discuss walking the line between a Saga-focused cube and an Enchantress-style build, exploring the wide web of synergies Sagas enable, from sacrifice to blink, how a single card type can anchor an entire environment, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic A Brooding Saga: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/SagasCube

Control Cube with Kyle Ferguson

54 min

Welcome to the 31st episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am happy to welcome back Kyle Ferguson to discuss The Control Cube, a cube perfect for players who love counterspells, controlling the board, and holding up interaction. In this episode we discuss topics such as how a cube's macro-archetypes shift when it leans so heavily into a single focus like control, explore the role of removal in an environment without aggro, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic The Control Cube: The Control Cube - List - Cube Cobra

Pulp Nouveau With Parker LaMascus

52 min

Welcome to the 30th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am excited to be joined by Parker LaMascus of Lucky Paper Radio to discuss Pulp Nouveau, a desert-inspired cube with a fascinating twist, players only have access to basic Swamps at the end of the draft. In this episode, we discuss topics such as how color balance in your cube effects draft decisions, how to thoughtfully tie together flavor and archetypes, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Lucky Paper Radio: Lucky Paper Pulp Nouveau Article: Pulp Nouveau — A Tribute to Drafting Basic Lands — Lucky Paper Pulp Nouveau: Pulp Nouveau - Overview - Cube Cobra

Evaluating Spoilers for Cube With Usman Jamil

56 min

Welcome to the 29th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today, I’m joined by Usman Jamil to dive into the art of evaluating new cards for cube, as well as how content creators approach spoiler season and card previews. In this episode we review how different formats such as Commander tackle new card evaluations, the value of revisiting your own past evaluations, and how to sharpen your card assessment skills over time. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Pack One Slick Ones: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oowFWkI4esSo5MEy7yiy4?si=6b658d97b2944440 Usman's Links: https://linktr.ee/usmantherad

Conspiracies and Draft Shenanigans With Joe Anderson

55 min

Welcome to the 28th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am joined by Joe Anderson to discuss the different ways you can spice up your cube with unique cards such as conspiracies and draft matters cards. In this episode we review the different ways you can play with Lore Seeker, and explore a wide variety of different draft matters cards such as Canal Dredger, Arcane Savant, and Agent of Acquisitions. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews! Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic Joe's Week in Magic: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ve4hqnBdKEWWs4EnpFG37?si=2a4118c538dd4068 Anarchy Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/joescube

Big Spender Micro Cube With Myagic

52 min

Welcome to the 27th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am thrilled to be joined once again by May to discuss the Big Spender Micro Cube, a unique rules changed cube where all spells are free to cast, but players must spend treasures to both buy cards out of packs, and activate abilities of permanents. In this episode, we discuss topics such as the fascinating gameplay patterns that emerge from this design, the challenges and benefits of constructing a cube to be played both single player and multiplayer, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicBig Spender Micro Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/bigspender Uber Cube: https://ubercube.buzzsprout.com/

Comparing Cube and Chaos Draft With Max Mayer (FiniteMTG)

47 min

Welcome to the 26th episode of Cuberviews, a podcast where I sit down with friends to explore the world of Magic: The Gathering cube design! Today I am joined by Max Mayer, also known as FiniteMTG, to discuss the similarities and differences between cube and chaos draft. In this episode we discuss topics such as what aspects of chaos drafting are transferable skills to cube draft, how to construct a cube that feels like chaos draft, and much more. Enjoy the conversation and stay tuned for more insights into the world of cube design in future episodes of Cuberviews!Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicThe Chaos Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/the-chaos-cubeFiniteMTG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIWeVqDLQD9C8af_rYJ9IVA

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