Uber Cube

Welcome to Uber Cube’s 100th episode! Join us as Team Uber cube celebrates by discussing all the things, we have learned while creating the podcast and and how our thoughts on cube have evolved . We want to thank the audience for supporting our little dream. Thanks for listening, sharing, subscribing, 5-star reviews and as always happy cubing! Join the Discussion in the Uber Cube Discord:  https:/...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by special guest Sam McKenna where we discuss our Beloved Gut and how she has redefined cube archetypes of all sorts. The episode kicks off with an overview of Gut, True Soul Zealot. Gut's ability to create 4/1 skeleton tokens with menace when attacking  redefines our thoughts on Baneslayers and Muldrifters with a new class of card. Team Uber Cube...

During this episode we are joined by our friend and guest of the show Bill as we discuss the Pockets of Synergy Cube. If you enjoy advanced lines of play and unique synergies in cube this is a must listen episode. We venture into the mind of Bill, a high-level player who emphasizes the discovery aspects of the draft. Imagine a cube where every card is a gift that can yield a high-performance syner...

During this episode Team Uber Cube discusses the lessons learned while hosting a home-grown cube event. We chat on the dynamics and planning required to successfully execute your own event. In addition, we bantered on what worked, what did not, and what adjustments were required to make Ubercubeathon successful. Lastly, we want to celebrate the vibe and the champions that turned out to highlight w...

 During this episode Team Uber Cube discusses the impact of increasing land count in your cube environments. We chat on how 5-Color Good Stuff or the idea of it can thwart a cube’s potential. We discuss the pros and cons based on the environmental context and how diversifying lands can enrich the player’s experience. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-stars, and as always happy cubing!  Innistrad Sp...

Howdy Partner! Mosey over and join us lickety split as Team Uber Cube chews on their recent additions from Outlaws of Thunder Junction. Rustle up your friends and lend us your ear as we ramble on card evaluations and  the "thinkin" for the choices. We also banter on our favorite western films and how they spurred our interest for this set. So, saddle up, don your cowboy hats, spin those...

During this thought-provoking episode, we are joined by esteemed guest and prolific TCG writer Emma Partlow. Listen as both Emma and May offer their insight into The Femme Cube regarding the art first message as well as ideas on how to improve the experience. The journey regarding the artistic curation of the Femme Cube has been a growing opportunity for our playgroup and we hope yours as well. Th...

Join Team Uber Cube in the high stakes’ conversation in which we discuss the evolution of equipment and how new cards have impacted the cube scene. As we banter, we attempt to solve “The 3 Jitte Problem” discussing and comparing Umezawa's Jitte, Pipboy-3000, and the now found Lost Jitte. We evaluate each and attempt to solve the mysteries of the cube universe all while enjoying a 15-year scot...

During this episode Team Uber Cube takes on the following community question: "Question for the community: What cards or archetypes would you define as Parasitic? Second question do you feel that this term fairly defines the nature or use case of a card. Lastly is this a term that you personally use in card discussion?" We discuss what the term means and how its application impacts the c...

During this episode of Uber Cube the Team discusses May's updates to the Fae Cube post Cube Con 2023. We banter on the deliberation, feedback evaluation, and how to review archetype strengths and weakness. The Team chats on how minor tweaks to key archetypes can enrich your cube design techniques and share our large event experiences. Thanks for listening, subscribing, sharing, 5-star reviews...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by friend and cube savant Chris Moore, aka Sammich as we discuss the BUG Sammich design. We banter on the design elements of this highly technical design that will be featured at the Uber Cube Event Apr 27th 2024.  Join us as we carefully traverse the intense graveyard synergies and advanced lines of play that are buried deep within these bowels of this...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by cube enthusiast Slick Jagger aka Cube Heads. The team dives into the project known as Cube Heads where Steve sheds light onto the human aspect of cube. We also chat on draft strategies, how we find the open lane and the value of P1P1's. In addition, we discuss techniques for navigating unexplored cubes and the questions drafters and curators can...

During this episode Anthony and May are joined by friend of the show Nathan Black as we discuss his clone and modified Commander meets Cube design. We chat on how cloning an existing cube and making your own can prove to be a very rewarding experience for a  curator. We chat on how Commander game play strategies can influence curation decisons while also lean heavily in developing layers of game p...

During this episode Team Uber Cube reviews the changes to Anthony's Powered 540. We discuss the additions, the subtrations and the why the changes have occurred. Enter the mind of the curator as we interview and chat on the updates and how they have enriched the cubes experience. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Uber Cube is hosting a Cube Event April...

During this episode Anthony and May take on a listener submitted question. The question is paraphrased as follows "How do I expand or contract my cube size based on need and what techniques can I use to complete this?" Team Uber Cube takes on the question discussing how we have both expanded and contracted our cubes citing the Fae and The Monopoly during previous projects. Thanks for lis...

During this episode Anthony, Stu, and Chris discuss how we as curators can grow and evolve our viewpoints on MTG cube mechanics. In addition, the team discusses how adding powerful plays to your cube environments can not only enhance play but can also result in increased fun. Join as Anthony learns about the Initiative as we laugh and learn together with our fellow curators. Thanks for listening,...

During this episode Team Uber Cube chats on the wonderful and expansive world of cube focusing on May's newest creation, "The Big Spender Cube."  "It's not a standard draft, It's a vibe!" Have you ever wanted to play cube anywhere, a bar, a bus, or the kitchen table?  If so, then join us as we banter on the bar cube spin off scene where fast game play, game rules...

During this episode Team Uber Cube answers a listener submitted question on Unconventional Archetypes and how to make them work. We chat on cards that we refer to as "anti-signpost" pointing to those cards that break outside of the color pie or creature identity to cross pollinate into various archetypes. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Lucky Pa...

During this episode Team Uber Cube approaches several questions regarding hand disruption and knowledge in cube. We approach the question " Does knowledge equal higher win rates and how does it impact the fun in cube environments?" In addition the team chats on specific inclusion of cards that interact with your opponents in-hand strategies and the pros and cons involved. Thanks for list...

During this episode Team Uber Cube discusses the "Top 8 Levers" that can be pulled to manage your cube's speed from a curation standpoint. We chat on how using this top-level menu driven methodology you as a cube curator can impact the speed at which your cube environment flows.  Thank you for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! Join the Discussion in the...

During this episode Team Uber Cube chats on what cube means to us and the community. We discussed what cube is, ways to build your first cube, and how we as advanced curators and players can help individuals build their first cube. We certainly hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listening. Thanks for sharing 5-star reviews on your favorite podcast platform and as always happy cubing! Li...

During this stocking stuffer episode Team Uber Cube is joined by esteemed guest, prolific streamer and a star of the TCG world Pleasant Kenobi. The team chats on Universes Beyond, 40K tropes, Cube Con 2023, thematic cube design and how Magic has expanded beyond our imaginations. "Imagination......Imagination......come on, sing it with me.......Imagination........" -South Park.  Thanks fo...

During this episode we are joined by special guest Justin Parnell. Team Uber Cube and JP chat on how black is reclaiming its place in the color pie within cube environments. The team banters on how you as a curator can play to black's strengths focusing on its core principles enhancing your cube environments. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-stars, and as always happy cubing!  Join the Discus...

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by Jonathan Brostoff aka Team JBro as we chat about the 5th Cube4Charity event. During this special episode we chat on this amazing event that will have pro and hall of fame players such as Reid Duke battle it out via MTGO Dec 26th-28th. Both teams, Team Card Holder and Team Coolstuff Inc., are playing for wonderful charities and could use your support....

During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by friend of the show John Terrill aka Cultic Cube. The team chats on the history of tokens in Magic and how we as curators and players can best choose what best fits our design goals. We chat on Magic's rich history with these manifestations that represent every dynamic of the game from creatures, artifacts, enchantments, and others. We certainly...