Cube Engineers (TrainmasterGT)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Cube Engineers Episode 1: Amonkhet Reborn | 00:35:48 | |
In the first episode of Cube Engineers, TrainmasterGT discusses the history and rebirth of Amonkhet. Cards Discussed: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cubeengineers.substack.com | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | Cube Engineers Episode 2: Aetherdrift Cube Review with Usman Jamil | 01:52:22 | |
In this episode of Cube Engineers, TrainmasterGT invites special guest Usman Jamil to discuss Aetherdrift: the latest Magic: the Gathering set and its potential impact on the Cube format. We also discuss cards from the set we are excited about in various contexts. Start your engines; this will be fun! Guest Links: Cubes Discussed: Cards Discussed: Shark Typhoon Zenith Flare Flourishing Fox Drannith Stinger Valiant Rescuer Loot, the Pathfinder Boommobile Draconautics Engineer Gas Guzzler Debris Beetle Siege Rhino Dracosaur Auxiliary Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Greasewrench Goblin Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Cursecloth Wrappings Whip of Erebos Bulwark Ox Selfless Spirit Ornery Tumblewagg Amonkhet Raceway Arena of Glory Avishkar Raceway Muraganda Raceway Molt Tender Birds of Paradise Patchwork Beastie Flooded Strand Fabled Passage Escape Tunnel Fyndhorn Elves Llanowar Elves Stridehangar Automaton Pia and Kiran Nalaar Thraben Inspector Voldaren Epicure Thunderous Velocipede Dragon’s Rage Channeler Agonasaur Rex Kalonian Hydra Verdurous Gearhulk Momentum Breaker Trial of Ambition Nurturing Pixie Hopeless Nightmare Hopeful Vigil Tithing Blade Nowhere to Run Grim Bauble This Town Ain’t Big Enough Kor Skyfisher Mishra’s Bauble Glint Hawk Riptide Gearhulk Ravenous Chupacabra Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Mentor Ensoul Artifact Dragonlord Ojutai Galvanic Blast Defend the Rider Royal Treatment Tamiyo’s Safekeeping Intimidation Tactics Thoughtseize Gastal Raider Ketria Triome Despise Diversion Unit The Aetherspark This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cubeengineers.substack.com | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Cube Engineers Episode 3: Custom Cards for Cooler Cubes with Chris Taylor | 00:56:44 | |
In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Chris “'Cashew” Taylor of Riptidelab fame to discuss how Cube designers can use custom cards in their Cubes! Learn how to make and use custom cards to improve your Cube, and how to upgrade existing cards to better suit your needs! Show Notes: —The Dandy Cube on Cubecobra and Riptidelab —Fox Stevenson (Official YouTube Channel) Cards Discussed: —Ice Cauldron (Read at your own risk!) Special thanks to Chris Taylor for being a guest on the episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cubeengineers.substack.com | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | Cube Engineers Episode 4: Lessons Learned from Conversations with Cubers featuring Kade Goforth | 00:49:40 | |
In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites the host of the Recross the Paths Podcast, Kade Goforth, to discuss his experiences conversing with Cube designers. Learn the origins of Recross the Paths and how to get more out of your conversations with Cubers! Additional Links: Recross the Paths Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Cards Mentioned: Special thanks to Kade for being a guest on the episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cubeengineers.substack.com | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | Cube Engineers Episode 5: A Trainmaster's Top 5 Sets for Cube! | 00:43:38 | |
In this episode, TrainmasterGT explores what he thinks constitute the five best Cube sets ever released! This may be a simple premise, but there is an intriguing answer. Show Notes: Cards Discussed: Introduction: Amonkhet: Khans of Tarkir Throne of Eldraine Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty The Neon Dynasty Spirit Dragons The Champions of Kamigawa Spirit Dragons Honorable Mentions Example of Cool Duskmourn Enchantments: The Overlords Modern Horizons 2 Mox Opal (and its original banning) Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cubeengineers.substack.com | |||
| 18 Mar 2025 | Cube Engineers Episode 6: Heritage Cubes: Cube as a Legacy Board Game with Onderzeeboot | 00:46:26 | |
In this episode, TrainmasterGT journeys to the Netherlands to meet with the legendary Cube designer Onderzeeboot and discuss one of the coolest Cubes around: Heritage! Heritage: a Sticker Cube combines classic Magic gameplay with elements from Legacy board games like Risk: Legacy and Gloomhaven. Learn all about how Heritage was designed, and how to build your own Heritage Cubes at home! Show Notes Heritage: A Sticker Cube Links: Jason Waddell’s article on Multicolor Cubes and Onderzeeboot’s thoughts on the article Dave Chalker’s Article about the original Victor’s Spoils mechanic Cards Discussed Modified Discussed Card Image Gallery This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cubeengineers.substack.com | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | Cube Engineers Episode 7: Emotional Resonance in Cube Design and the Value of Cards with Heart | 00:40:48 | |
In this episode, TrainmasterGT explores how emotional value plays a role in Cube design and why we find certain cards to be so special. Explore the universe of cards with heart, and a few examples from TrainmasterGT’s own collection! Grab your Penumbra Wurms, Wabi-Sabi Ugins, and misprint Godless Shrines, it’s going to be a wild ride! Show Notes The Pack One Slick Ones Podcast Episode 239 of Lucky Paper Radio Cards Discussed Thanks for watching! Tune in next week for the introduction to Tarkir month! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cubeengineers.substack.com | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | Cube Engineers Episode 8: Tarkir, Sabrina Carpenter, and the Reservoir | 00:43:45 | |
In this episode, TrainmasterGT scrambles to create an episode after having to push back the first part of the Tarkir: Dragonstorm podcast by a week. Will he be able to create a decent episode in time? Maybe, but only with a little help from his friends! Show Notes: The Pack One Slick Ones Podcast (Usman Jamil’s Substack) Cards Discussed: Special thanks to: Uberbear The other hosts of The Pack One Slick Ones Podcast, Arlo Jessie, Jane, and Usman Andy Mangold Anthony ‘Skirmish Rhino’ Mattox Onderzeeboot Chris Taylor Judge Bones Shep Jason Waddell Kade Goforth Markiplier Rocco Dupris Wadi-Safra Thanks for listening! LEGAL NOTICE: The Dutch Tourism and Culture Export Board does not actually exist, it is a fabrication for this podcast. We still haven’t sold out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cubeengineers.substack.com | |||