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/X5mqx46NZWThe Cascade Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cascadecubeMusic By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusic
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Live From The Draft Table – Cube for a Cause
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-t3Zmj1RConnectiCube!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/Wnmm5SfUB4Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com
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Vistas Unventured with Kai Vjorn
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/X5mqx46NZWVistas Unventured: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/vista
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Oh the Humanity! with Dan Kleine
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
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Live From The Draft Table – Modern Antiquities Cube
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/2bBRkUb3Music By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicModern Antiquities: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/11rhfArt By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.comPrevious episode talking about the cube: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ScezVX0gxyAATEFE5XRb1?si=135d4b53fad44c73
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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