Uber Cube

Join Team Uber Cube as we celebrate our 200th episode, 4 years of podcasting and close the chapter on an amazing journey.  Tune in as we reminisce on how Uber Cube has influenced our cube design, lifelong friendships we have made, content creation, and how the joy of cube means so much more than just a game.  Thanks for listening. Thank you sincerely for believing in us and as always Happy Cubing!...

We got mail! During this mailbox episode Team Uber Cube responds to questions sent in by our listeners on a wide variety of cube topics. These topics include cube maintenance, future projects, introduction of new players, play group building and so much more!  Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews and as always happy cubing!  Cuberviews Podcast by Ian Braverman Join the Uber Cube Disco...

During this episode join Team Uber Cube recording live from Ubercubeathon Invitational. Tune in as we interview the participants and gain their insight into draft tactics, cube reviews, and what it is like to be part of a charity cube event.  Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! UberCubeathon Invitational Featured Cubes   Uber Bear’s Artifact Cube -  The G...

Join Team Uber Cube and special guest Brian C as we join forces to defeat the intergalactic invaders and reign victoriously in The Chrome Wars! Choose your faction or assemble a team of otherworldly beings to conquer the far-reaching depths of space in this highly thematic and immersive cube experience.  Learn how Brian assembled this amazing cube design and how other cube curators can expand thei...

Join Team Uber Cube as we discuss our favorite cards from Secrets of Strixhaven . We’re joined by special guest Brian C., and together we break down cards that fit seamlessly into a wide variety of cube designs. Vintage, peasant, bar, and thematic, this set provides a host of treasures that can enhance any cube experience. Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubi...

During this episode Team Uber Cube discusses the importance of designing a cube that is inclusive and welcoming to the community. Embark with us as we chat on Anthony’s personal journey on designing The Femme and the challenges faced during this wonderful curation journey. Thank you for listening and as always happy cubing! The Femme Check out Usman’s Latest Article on Secrets of Strixhaven Join t...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by special guest Usman Jamil. Tune in as Team Uber Cube centers in on why we choose to design cubes. The conversation focuses on who we design these wonderful contraptions for and why we seek out audiences to share our designs. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Usman's Article Mentioned: The Cube is Bigger t...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by Usman Jamil in which we chat on the influence of music on our cube experiences.  Yes, we most definitely discuss the most METAL cards in Magic to turn your cube designs up to 11!  Tune in as we banter on how designers can leave a trail of easter eggs to add a extra layer of fun for your drafters. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as...

During this episode Team Uber Cube challenges the statement of "Well, Context Matters." Join us as we break down the logic and reason as to why a card's function highlights the context or choice for a specific inclusion. Tune in as we approach several specific examples  to include environmental context, mechanical context and thematic context solidifying the case for inclusion, or p...

During this episode Anthony surprises Stu with a focal card to see what direction he can take the mystery card to design a new cube. Follow the path as we chat on Stu's choices and how he applies techniques he has learned about cube design over years.  Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-stars, and as always happy cubing! Tix to Raven Fest Charity Cube Event March 28th 2026 Join the Uber Cube Di...

During this episode Team Uber Cube chats on why we may or may not have sentimental attachment to our card collections. Tune in as we banter on the positive ramifications of opening up your collections to share and grow your cube community.  Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-stars, and as always happy cubing! Tix to Raven Fest Charity Cube Event March 28th 2026 Join the Uber Cube Discord Support Ube...

During this episode the Team takes on common yet perplexing cube design questions lead by MC Stu.  Tune in as Anthony and May field these challenging questions and provide insight that fellow cube designers can apply to their experience.  Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-stars, and as always happy cubing! Tix to Raven Fest Charity Cube Event March 28th 2026 Join the Uber Cube Discord Support Uber...

During this episode Team Uber chats on what cards bring them joy when drafting. Tune in as we each list our top 3 cards and 1 card that sometimes turns that smile upside down. Plus, during this community participation episode, we are asking for your feedback on what cards spark joy for you? Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-stars and as always happy cubing!  Tix to Raven Fest Charity Cube Event...

Join Team Uber Cube and special guest Chris Moore aka Sammich as we chat on how recent sets have impacted the state of the game for Peasant designers. Not a peasant designer, well don't fret there are lots of curation and design best practices for a wider range of cube designs shared within the episode. So, buckle up dear listeners as we chat on Avatar, Spiderman, Lorwyn Eclipsed and how they...

Join Team Uber Cube as we venture into cube design that embraces the concept of complexity and pushes drafter’s skills to the outer limits. During this episode we focus on Chris Moore’s latest creation “The Exile Files” that encourages players to monitor multiple zones adding layers to the critical choices needed to exceed in game play.  In addition, we discuss how a bar cube can become a shell fo...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by Usman Jamil. In this after dark special the gang takes on what it means to have healthy discussions and discourse in order to grow the cube community.   Our willingness to evolve ultimately shapes our involvement in healthy conversations revolving around skill, cube design, and attracting new players to fold.  Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-sta...

During this episode Team Uber Cube chats on how counter magic can be tailored to meet your cube's design and thematic goals. Tune in as we banter on our  favorites and what Nope spells we have selected and why they can enhance the player experience.  Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Join Team Uber Cube at the Raven Fest Cube Event on Jan 31st 2026...

What is like to write a cube set review? How do we evaluate cards during preview season? Well let's ask Usman Jamil! Tune in as Team Uber Cube and Usman chew on what it is like to evaluate new cards and breakdown the process of rating new cards from Lorwyn Eclipsed. Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-stars, and as always happy cubing!  Usman's Lorwyn Eclipsed Cube Article  Join Team Ub...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is honored to be joined by Gavin Verhey.  Listeners let's time walk to a cube that encapsulates an era in Magic’s history where Wild Mongrel, Psychatog, and the ilk dominated the battlefield. Tune in as the we chat on era based cube designs that highlight strategic game play, drafting prowess and accessibility for both new and veteran players.  Thanks for li...

During this episode Team Uber Cube deep dives into Wraths! Tune in as we chat on how designers can select the board wipes that best fit their goals and how they can enrich the game play experience.  Thanks for listening, sharing, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing!  Join Team Uber Cube at the Raven Fest Cube Event on Jan 31st 2026 Join the Uber Cube Discord Support Uber Cube v...

Can cube storytelling and technical design meet in the middle?  During this episode Team Uber has an impromptu discussion with veteran cube designers Kerby & Shoup as they provide their incite to this question. Tune in as we break down their processes of mechanical design versus the top-down thematic approach.  Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-stars, and as always happy cubing! Shoup'...

Team Uber Cube is delighted to be joined by esteemed guest and prolific content creator Vince aka Pleasant Kenobi.  Tune in as we converse with PK on cube theory, card selection, power levels, removal, trivia, and so much more! Listeners, this episode is sure to get us on Santa's naughty list as the language is a little colorful! We promise to be nice in future episodes.  Thanks for listening...

During this episode Anthony and May chat on May's hopes for a return to Lorwyn. We chat on the current spoilers, power levels, and what card's she plans to add to The Fae Cube. In addition we chat on cards from the set that we hope to add to our cube environments and how the power bands align with our design goals. Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cu...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by special guests Ian Braverman and Usman Jamil to chat on instances where a cube's design has been challenged. Tune in as we chat on the designer versus the player perspective and how we can harness both philosophies to calibrate our cube curations.   Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! PSA: Team Uber Cub...

During this episode Team Uber Cube chats on Anthony's latest cube endeavor, "The Black Parade." Listen in as we discuss how this cube takes Magic and the cube experience back to its roots focusing on those cards pushed out of the spotlight. Follow along as we discuss how a cube's origin can be more profound and meaningful experience outside of just the cards.   Thanks for liste...