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Episode 303 — May 11th, 2026
The Barash Files 006 — Cube Design Lenses
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1:27
Guest: Zach Barash
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4:59
Lenses for Approaching Cube Design
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14:12
Making a “Good Cube”
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15:05
Duplication
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19:28
Balance
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24:13
Homage
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25:18
Powermaxing Diversion
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33:39
Novelty
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37:14
Balancing Goals vs Taste
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42:01
Icebergs
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46:11
Restrictions
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51:33
Head vs Heart
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53:43
Summary
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58:01
Crack-a-Pack of Take Five
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