Cube Engineers Episode 40: Marvelous Marvel Super Heroes Cube Review!

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   S2 · E45 · 4 Aug 2026 · 55 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 45: Educating Future Dental Professionals with Dr. Karl Self

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites the legendary Dr. Karl Self from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry to discuss his contributions to the field of dentistry and dental education in the state of Minnesota. As the former Director of the Division of Dental Therapy and Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Dr. Self has helped educate thousands of dentists who now practice around the world! Learn about Dr. Self’s role in the introduction of…

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   S2 · E44 · 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 44: Bar Cubes: Disruption and Exhibition with Magic featuring Derek Gallen!

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! Grab a seat at the bar and order another round of your favorite deck; we’re in for a real treat! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Derek Gallen to discuss the origins and evolution of Bar Cube! Discover how one man’s quest to design a Cube that could fit in his pocket sparked a community movement that popularized an entire subgenre of Cubes. See what lessons Derek learned in order to facilitate his design goals and desired play patterns, and how it impacted his views on Magic as a social experience. All…

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   21 Jul 2026 · 58 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 43: Pride and Glory: Preserving Railroad History with Trevor Lombardi

   Priiiiiiide and Glor-ay! We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this edition, TrainmasterGT invites Trevor Lombardi, Railroad Operations Manager at the Colorado Railroad Museum and co-author of Pride and Glory: The Cimarron and Northwestern Railway Company, to discuss railway preservation and historiography. We discuss how Trevor’s origins as a camp director at Philmont Scout Ranch led to a career as a real railroader! Learn how railroad preservationists and historians conduct research, maintain track, and even restore locomotives! All Aboard! Cube…

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   S2 · E42 · 14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 42: The Bourbon (Cube) Dynasty: Cubecon 2026 Edition!

   In this episode, TrainmasterGT is once again joined by Usman Jamil to uncover the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. In this case, it is the Bourbon Cube by Noah (Islandponder)! Learn about this wonderful Cube, and why TrainmasterGT and Usman decided to pick it for the main event of Cubecon 2026! Along the way, learn about the history of the Magic community in Madison, Wisconsin, and how local Cube communities can fit into the wider tapestry of the Cubiverse. Cube Engineers is now on Patreon! Follow this link to find out how to support the show! All…

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   7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 43 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 41: The Potential Pitfalls of Custom Cards

   We are back on the rails again with Season 2 of Cube Engineers!Most conversations around custom cards tout the benefits of the medium, but fail to adequately address the drawbacks of their implementation. In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Chris Taylor back again to examine the potential pitfalls of utilizing custom cards in a Cube, and whether or not these issues can be minimized. Along the way, the two explore some of their own custom designs which have proven problematic in the past, and what lessons they learned as a result. Should custom cards be a tool in every Cuber’s arsenal, or…

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   S1 · E39 · 28 Apr 2026 · 52 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 39: Achieving Design Goals in Victoria 3 featuring Lead Designer Lino Claudius

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! What happens when a long-time Magic: The Gathering player becomes the lead designer for a Grand Strategy game? Awesome things! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Lino Claudius, Lead Designer for Victoria 3, to discuss how he and his team set and implement their design goals. Learn how professional game designers conceptualize and realize design goals to create an awesome experience for players through the lens of the all-new The Great Wave expansion pack! All Aboard! Show Notes Victoria 3 on Steam The Great…

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   21 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 38: Secrets of Strixhaven Cube Review!

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers!Back for another shift? In this episode, TrainmasterGT and Usman return to help you navigate your third draft as a proud Cube designer at Oko Fazfae’s Pizza with a piping hot Secrets of Strixhaven review! We will prepare you to deal with an influx of students visiting our establishment from Strixhaven University. Learn which cards can be your Cube’s new opus, which cards to avoid in any increment, and how to keep those dang iPad Kid Frat Boys from further damaging The Dawning Archaic. All Aboard! Show Notes…

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   12 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 58 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 37: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cube Review!

   We are back on the rails again with another episode of Cube Engineers!TrainmasterGT and Usman return to help you navigate your second draft as a proud Cube designer at Oko Fazfae’s Pizza. This time, we venture deep into the back rooms of the establishment to determine what is to be done with the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cards in the bulk bins. Can this set be salvaged to the benefit of Cube designers? Does the card file contain anything that might be of interest to people who don’t like Ninja Turtles? The answer might surprise you!All Aboard! Show Notes Usman’s Substack Video Essay…

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   S1 · E36 · 27 Jan 2026 · 2 hr 3 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 36: Lorwyn Eclipsed Cube Review!

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! Usman and I wanted to record a podcast for you, to help you get settled in on your first Lorwyn Eclipsed Cube night! We actually Cubed with the set before you, we’re finishing up our last draft now as a matter of fact! So, we know it can be a bit overwhelming, but we’re here to tell you there’s nothing to worry about, and there are indeed some cool cards in this set. You’ll do fine! So, let’s just focus on getting you through your first draft, okay? The Cube Engineers Podcast is not responsible for damage to…

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    S1 · E35 · 6 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    Cube Engineers Episode 35: Maximizing Fun in Vintage Cube with Joe Anderson

    IT’S ALL JOEVER NOW. For the final episode of the Cube Engineers Winter Arc, TrainmasterGT invites one of the most prolific Cube players of all time, Joe Anderson, to share his expertise regarding Vintage Cubes. Together, they trace the history and evolution of Vintage Cube, unpack how “powermaxxing” has shaped players' perceptions of these designs, and explore practical ways to maximize fun without sacrificing depth or replayability. Along the way, Joe offers advice on customizing a Vintage Cube, so it feels unique and tuned to one’s personal tastes. By the end, you’ll be ready to bring a…