A Magic the Gathering (MTG) Cube Podcast where we share our passion for design, drafting, playing and exploration of all aspects of MTG cubes. The Pod is hosted by myself, Anthony Adams (aka. Uber Bear), May aka Myagic and Stu where we share our rich history in MTG play and cube design. If you're ready for some fun yet informative banter on cube design, card selection, lines of play, draft strategies and so much more then download and enjoy! Join the discussions at Twitter @UberCubeMTGPod Ub ...
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Join Team Uber Cube as we provide cube advice for a new cube under construction. Tune in as both May and Stu provide design advice and direction on how to fine tune the primordial beginnings of a cube. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Spoopy Cube May's Fae Cube Join the Uber Cube Discord Support Uber Cube v…
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During this episode Team Uber Cube chats on how May applies what she has learned from various guests on the show to her cubes. While focusing on The Fae Cube update, the Team debates on the card selections and how these design philosophies can enrich cube environments. Thanks for listening, subscribing, and as always happy cubing! May's Fae Cube Jo…
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During this episode May and Anthony traverse the odd world of drafting with unusual numbers. Tune in as we chat on ways you can adapt your environment to host drafter numbers outside of the intended design goals. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! How to support May's friend in need Join the Uber Cube Discord…
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Join Team Uber Cube After Dark special as we discuss draft and player errors based on card complexity as well as tuning power to your preference. Also in this free flow episode, Anthony and Stu chat on several of their experiences of misreading or lost in translation instances and how cube designers can avoid these pitfall in their designs. Thanks …
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Join Team Uber Cube as we discuss and evaluate our cube additions from Magic’s latest set Edge of Eternities. Tune in as we break down our card selections and provide insight as to why each card was carefully selected. In addition, the team discusses our testing methodologies and what performance metrics decide whether a card is in or out. Thanks f…
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Join Team Uber Cube and special guest and the host of the podcast Recross the Paths, Kade Goforth. Tune in as we discuss terms that we can apply to describe both the quantity and impact of changes within cube environments. Listen in as we navigate several examples where either a single card or an entire package can impact the performance of a cube …
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Join Team Uber Cube as we chat on card evaluations and cross pollination. Tune in as we discuss the process of swapping a card and what techniques you can use to evaluate these choices. Card intersections, archetype support and role players are all part of the discussion. Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews and as always happy cubing!…
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During this episode join Team Uber Cube as we pour one out for Ole Feldon and of the ilk. Join the conversation as we discuss pet cards, synergies, and traps! Tune in as we focus on cards that have fallen by the wayside in some cube environments and how we might approach their replacements. Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as …
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During this episode May and Stu discuss the sometimes-complex world of cube entry and the game skills asked of players. Tune in as the Team chats on complexity, accessibility, and points of entry from all avenues of the Magic experience. Lastly the Team discusses cube designs that venture outside of the traditional player expectations, lanes, or ru…
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During this episode, Team Uber Cube discusses how to make a vintage cube reflect your personality and design philosophies. Tune in as we chat on ways that you can create your own unique take on a powered cube while still maintaining that leading edge that these cubes can sometimes expect. Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews and as alw…
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Join Team Uber Cube as we discuss our personal draft techniques and share our experiences as we navigate cube card choices. Also, we are looking for your draft techniques and how you might navigate the various cards presented before us during this episode. How would you solve it and what cards would you take and why? Thanks for listening, subscribi…
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During this episode Anthony and Stu discuss how sportsmanship intertwines with cube and the game’s social aspects. Tune as we banter on the recent MTG tournaments, competitiveness and how the outcomes align with the good stewardship of the game and fair game play. Thanks for listening, sharing, and as always happy cubing! Pleasant Kenobi's Video Re…
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During this episode we discuss how art forms and mechanical attributes can be parsed and sorted while designing your cube experience. We focus on the world of Final Fantasy Magic’s newest IP and how it intertwines with the card selection of the Femme Cube. We discuss the importance of art driven choices when curating a thematic experience and how c…
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Join Team Uber Cube for this community response episode where we presented the following: Question for the Community: "What is your favorite Selesnya cube card and why?" Tune as we discuss cards that support this often-underrated color pairing and how they can enrich your cube environments. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as alwa…
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During this episode Anthony and Stu are joined by Chris aka Sammich to discuss cube optimization. We cover the pros and cons of over optimization, and the impact of power creep and the introduction of modern design. We also chat on feedback, quantitative, qualitative, and using player metrics to gauge the optimization level of your cube environment…
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Join us as we celebrate 3 years of Uber Cube. Tune in as we discuss the podcasting experience, cube event planning, and how our relationship with cube has evolved. Thank you to all the listeners that supported us on this journey! Happy cubing! Looking for sweet cube content then check these out! Lucky Paper Radio Cuberviews Recross the Paths Joe's …
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Tune in this week as Team Uber Cube returns to kitchen table Magic. Join us as we discuss the framework of cube design from your card collection . “Five Dragons Walk into a Bar” is a return to form as we discuss the fundamentals of cube design focusing on accessibility and a reevaluation of card quality based on circa 1996. No tokens, no counters, …
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Join Team Uber Cube and the iconic cast members of The 540 Podcast in part 2 of this series. During this episode we are honored to be joined by Ryan Overturf, Ryan Saxe, and Justin Parnell! Tune in as we have a round table on discussion draft strategies, using Commander precons to design a cube and so much more! Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5…
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Join Team Uber Cube and the iconic cast members of The 540 Podcast in part 1 of this series. During this episode we are honored to be joined by Ryan Overturf, Ryan Saxe, and Justin Parnell! Tune in as we have a round table discussion on how the cube landscape has evolved since the final episode of The 540. Listen in as the cast waxes lyrical on the…
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During this episode Team Uber Cube discusses Stu’s latest cube project, The Diablo Cube. Tune in as we chat on thematic design, card selection, power bands and help refine Stu’s curation proces. Also, you the listener have a part to play in this cube construction. Journey with Stu as he is looking for your feedback and ideas to help complete The Di…
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During this episode, Team Uber Cube deliberates on the foundational aspects of archetypes within cube. Follow us down this meta based conversation as we break down the paper/rock/scissors approach to design and how you can apply these techniques to your cube environments. Thanks for listening, sharing, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always hap…
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Join Team Uber Cube as we shock the cube pool! Imagine a scenario where a meta has been formed in your cube and then suddenly you shake the foundations of player expectations! Tune as we discuss a swath of topics ranging from slotting in powerful cards, counter plays, dies to removal and so much more! Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, …
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During this episode, join Team Uber Cube and special guest Nathan Black as we cover a host of curation challenges. Topics range from feedback, cube ethics, responsiveness to change, cube speed, card evaluation and so much more! In addition, we study the recent updates to The Almost Legendary cube and key heuristics we can follow as cube designers. …
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A Pen, a Rose, and a Hogaak walk into a Cube Event......
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During this episode Team Uber Cube is honored to be joined by Lincoln aka Kapernaumov the founder of The Capitol Cube Championship as well as the designer of The Penrose Cube. Tune in as the team chats on cube event planning and takes a deep dive into this interesting and dynamic budget-based design known as The Penrose Cube. Thanks for listening, …
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During this episode we are joined by Peasant Cube expert Chris Moore, aka Sammich as we discuss the intricacies of Peasant Cube design. Tune in as we chat on what Sammich has learned post being featured at multiple Cube Cons and UberCubeathon 2024 and how the cube has evolved based on player feedback. In addition, we discuss methods that you can ap…
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During this episode, Team Uber Cube is joined by Chris aka Sammich to discuss Pauper environments. Looking for a complex yet budget friendly way into cube? Well, we got you! Tune in as we discuss the fundamentals of constructing this type of environment and how a rarity restricted cube can be both fun and challenging to draft and curate. Thanks for…
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During this episode join Team Uber Cube and special guest Justin Parnell as we discuss “A Cube with No Name.” Tune in as we discuss the importance or lack there of a cube name and what message a name can convey to your drafters. The Team also breaks down the lines of JP’s cube featured at UberCubeathon 2025 and how drafters can read the signals of …
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Join Team Uber Cube for the Final Lap as we discuss our turbo charged cube card selections from Aetherdrift. Drift with the Team as we gauge the telemetry of each addition to ensure we do not redline our powerbands. Shift gears as we surge through the Final Lap of our inclusions. Happy cubing! UberCubeathon 2025 tix are live! Join us on April 26th …
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Cube is Family. Join the race with Team Uber Cube as we discuss our turbo charged cube card selections from Aetherdrift. Maneuver with the Team as we gauge the telemetry of each addition to ensure we do not redline our powerbands. Shift gears as we surge through Lap 1 of our inclusions and save that boost for the Final Lap, coming soon! Happy cubin…
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During this episode join Team Uber Cube and special guest Usman Jamil as we discuss Simic’s role within cube. Tune in as Team Uber Cube chats on the vast impact of Simic and how it can serve as the primordial ooze to bind various archetypes within your cube environments. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, subscribing, and as always happ…
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Challenged growing your play group or having Commander players join your pod? Then follow Team Uber Cube for this after dark special, unscripted, limited editing, lil more libations and twice the fun. Join the Team as we approach the subject of swaying Commander players to try your cube experience. We banter on the challenges of overcoming the emot…
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During this episode, Team Uber Cube is joined by esteemed guest Justin Parnell. Tune in as we discuss the pros and cons of A+B Combos (2 card combos) in cube and how they can add both texture and depth to your cube environments. Thanks for listening, 5-star reviews and as always happy cubing! Uber Cube TCG Player Afflilate Link Justin Parnell's Cub…
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During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by Cube OG Usman Jamil. Tune in as we take on a mob of topics including lands, ever changing landscapes and cube innovations. Pull up a chair and listen as Don Usman “Makes cube offers that The Team can’t refuse.” Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Usman's Articles…
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During this episode Team Uber Cube opens our first piece of mail from listener and host of Cuberviews, Ian Braverman. Tune as the Team takes on Ian’s question “What do you think are the essentials for supporting blink in different power levels?” Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Ian Braverman's Podcast Discu…
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During this episode, "We Triple Dog Dare Ya!" to join Stu and Anthony as we reflect upon what 2024 meant for the show and for cube. Join us as we rabble on what we learned, events attended, and how we are inspired by cube and the community. Thank you for supporting the show, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Oh and listen till th…
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Community Response: Non MTG Cube Inspirations
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During this episode May and Anthony discuss the follow community post: "Question for the Community: What non-MTG context inspired your cube designs? i.e. literature, albums, movies, or experiences.” Tune in as we discuss the inspirations provided by the community and share how you too can find your cube muse. Thanks for listening, 5-star reviews, s…
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During this audience participation episode Team Uber Cube chats on cube projects that have fallen to the wayside. We discuss the reasons why these projects are either stalled or what ideas may revitalize them. We would love to hear from you and how we might spring life back into these projects. Lastly please share with us your “mostly dead” project…
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During this episode Anthony & Stu wax lyrical on the most recent updates to Uber Bear’s Power Cube. We chat on card selection, archetype tuning, and the secrets to making a vintage cube look and feel unique in comparison to typical vintage design. We also deep dive into the importance of adding “open ended cards” to allow for greater creativity dur…
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During this episode Team Uber Cube discusses the 3-0 decks from Cube Con 2024 focusing on Uber Bear's Artifact Cube and The Fae Cube. In addition, we cover the cards from Magic Foundations that we intend to add to the environments that have the most potential to be strong role players. We also discuss metrics that you can use to evaluate the strong…
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Discussing the Regular Games, Commander Cards Cube with Gavin Verhey
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During this episode, we are joined by esteemed guest and professional game designer Gavin Verhey. Join us as we chat on the game design philosophies for the Regular Games, Commander Cards cube and how curators can meld cards from Commander products to produce a highly enjoyable cube experience. Listen in as we pick the brain of a professional game …
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During this episode Team Uber Cube discusses the 3-0 decks from Cube Con 2024 for Sammich's Peasant Cube and The Femme. In addition, we cover the cards from Magic Foundations that we intend to add to the environments that have the most potential to be strong role players. We also discuss metrics that you can use to evaluate the strongest and weakes…
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Join Team Uber Cube as we share our Cube Con 2024 perspectives and experiences. Listen as we chat on the meticulously crafted cubes, we enjoyed to include Mad Cube, The Disaster Movie Cube, The Fae Cube, and Dragons of Winter’s Night and many more. Join the discussion as we converse on what we have learned and how feedback from a large-scale event …
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During this episode journey into madness with Team Uber Cube as we traverse the Cube of Cthulu. We are excited to have Angelo aka CavsFangelo on the show to discuss the most popular horror cube in the multiverse. We discuss Cav’s design philosophy and how this unique cube environment is riddled with horrific beings outside of human conception. Than…
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Road trip with Team Uber Cube as we discuss our preparations for Cube Con 2024. Team Uber Cube has been honored to have 5 cubes in the featured space this year including Uber Bear’s Artifact Cube, The Fae Cube, The Femme Cube, Sammich’s Peasant Cube, and The Monopoly. Join us as we discuss our previous experiences and what we learned from previous …
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Join Team Uber Cube and fellow survior Tyler aka champion of UberCubeathon 2024 as we anxiously unlock the doors of Horror within CUBE. Beware all that intrude, as we proceed into the dark recesses of the cube curator’s mind. Follow our traveler’s journey through the veil of thematic cube designs unraveling both cosmic and gothic card selections to…
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During this episode Team Uber Cube takes on the complex question “What is Aggro, really?” Join the conversation as we take on the challenge of determining what really separates aggressive strategies from other strategies within cube environments. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews and as always happy cubing! Come say hello to Team Uber C…
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During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by Chris Moore aka Sammich as we discuss the system, we use to gauge power outliers in our environments. The team presents a practical approach for intentionally adding power outliers to improve game play dynamics. In addition, we evaluate our known power outliers and determine the game play impact of sp…
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During this episode, Team Uber Cube seeks the keys to unlocking the mysteries of Duskmourn: House of Horror. The team traverses cube landscapes featured at Cube Con 2024 (Uber Bear’s Artifact Cube, The Femme, The Monopoly and The Fae Cube) performing card evaluations to prepare for Cube Con 2024. But wait, there is more…Thematic Cube and Vintage Cu…
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During this episode both May and Kit discuss a zany cube concept, The King of Games Cube. The duo discusses how cube curators can create an amalgamation of TCGs into a single cube concept. Power bands, card evaluations, and a suite of unlikely mechanics form this creative and playful cube experience. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews an…
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During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by special guest and host Anthony Mattox of the Lucky Paper Radio Podcast. The panel chats on culinary delights that we carefully curate for cube nights in addition to our favorite sushi rolls. Join us as we banter on the Sushi-Go Cube and world-renowned cube cook Anthony Mattox’s sushi roll submissions.…
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