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

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   E48 · 25 Aug 2026 · 53 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 48: No Counters? No Tokens? No Problem!

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In the episode, TrainmasterGT invites Lincoln (aka Kapernaumov), the creator of the world-famous Penrose Cube, to discuss the intricacies of designing Cubes without Counters or Tokens. Together, they explore the design constraints, power balancing, and mechanical workarounds necessary to build a compelling Cube without relying on external game objects. How does eschewing counters and tokens impact Cube design? Stay tuned to find out! All Aboard! REMINDER: Today is the final day to have your Cube included in the…

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   E47 · 18 Aug 2026 · 57 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 47: A Colossal Discourse on Evolutionary Biology with Dr. Nick Longrich

   We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Dr. Nick Longrich, Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Bath and founder of the Deep Time Foundation to discuss the philosophy of scientific discourse and evolutionary biology. Dr. Longrich has made many cool discoveries and played a role in resolving major controversies in the field of paleontology, including the description of Titanoceratops and the confirmation of Nanotyrannus as a distinct species. Find out how…

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   S46 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 46: An Unexpected "The Hobbit" Cube Review

   We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In the episode, TrainmasterGT once again invites the legendary Usman Jamil to review the new Hobbit Magic: The Gathering Set for Cube! Together, the pair go there and back again to discuss all of the coolest cards in The Hobbit. Are there any new cards that we can call our precious, or will this set be relegated to the dustbins of history like the lost cities of the Second Age? Can Middle-earth manage to draw our attention away from Minnesota and Clacton? These questions and more, answered today! All Aboard! Cube…

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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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   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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   18 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 53 min

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

   In this episode, TrainmasterGT and Usman Assemble to discuss Earth’s Mightiest Magic Cards. Together, they discuss the set’s biggest standouts, misses, and build-around cards for Cube designers. Is Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes a triumph of game design, or did the design team Go Nuts when they pitched this one? Stay tuned to find out! Show Notes Usman’s New Website: Usmantherad.com! Usman’s Bluesky! Jund with Sarkhan the Mad Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Captain America and the Avengers for the SNES The Pack One Slick Ones Alchemy Episode Rush (the Band) “Yes and” “ The Soup Problem ” Cards…

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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…