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/X5mqx46NZWThe Bloomburrow Empire: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/bloomburrowempireBloomburrow Modified Set Cube:https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/bloomburrowdraftMusic By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.com
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Live From The Draft Table –CubeCon 2025
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/bB5CBtUConnectiCube, 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/X5mqx46NZWMusic By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com
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Red Cube Wins! with Nick Z
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/X5mqx46NZWRed Cube Wins!: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/redwinsMusic By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.com
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Dragons of Winter's Night with Chill MTG
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/X5mqx46NZWDragons of Winter's Night: https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/downMusic By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt by Tyler Reed, Funnylittleguys.com
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Live From The Draft Table – Capitol Cube Championship
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/IBd8gBHConnectiCube, 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/X5mqx46NZWMusic By Michael Vekstein: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelJesseMakesMusicArt By Tyler Reed: Funnylittleguys.com
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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