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
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Ixalan-M20 Standard Cube with Anna Schwalenberg
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 kindred 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/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicIxalan-M20 Standard Cube List: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/61a116c5db49f110309fc0d3
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Commander Cube Revisited with Mia and Beezy (Nitpicking Nerds)
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/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicNitpicking Nerds Commander Cube:https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/167lNitpicking Nerds:https://www.youtube.com/@NitpickingNerds
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A Brooding Saga with Joe van den Berg
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/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicA Brooding Saga: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/SagasCube
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Control Cube with Kyle Ferguson
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/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicThe Control Cube: The Control Cube - List - Cube Cobra
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 weekly for a fun, engaging journey through the world of cube!
My Cubes: cubecobra.com/user/view/5f500537a382126d0760ee45
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