Looking Backwards; Moving Forwards

In this 2021 retrospective episode, Andy and Anthony look back on the year and discuss the highs and lows for Cube and how their relationship with Magic continues to evolve. They follow the format of Lucky Paper’s 2021 Cube in Review article, giving their own answers to the questions posed to prominent community members therein, and end up going deep on how changes to competitive Magic and the content and community surrounding it has sharpened their commitment to Cube and other sandbox formats.

Discussed in this episode:

• Phillips Hue Smart Lights
• Roomba Vacuum Cleaners
• 2021 Cube in Review Article
• The Mandelbrot Set
• Intertwinglarity
• Island of D&D Cubes on the Cube Map
• Limited Resources
• Drive to Work
• 17Lands
• EDHrec
• James Webb Space Telescope
• Hubble Space Telescope

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You can find the hosts’ Cubes on Cube Cobra:

• Andy’s “Bun Magic” Cube
• Anthony’s “Regular” Cube

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Musical production by DJ James Nasty.