The Magic Box

The Magic Box Episode 45: BFZ and CMD2015 Double-Up!

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:55:00 +0000

After another hiatus, Eck & TSG return to break down the two newest batches of cards for cube, this time from Battle For Zendikar and Commander 2015!

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The Magic Box Episode 44: Catch-Up

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:28:00 +0000

We're back!

After a 5-month hiatus, Eck & TSG return once more to talk all things cube! Magic Origins changes, the storm archetype, promos, and morphs all get discussions in this long overdue new episode.

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The Magic Box Episode 43: Dragons of Tarkir Review

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 04:24:00 +0000

Eck & TSG return, once more, to break down a new set for cube drafting! Going over all the new goodies from DTK for cube appropriateness, with a healthy dose of arguing!

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The Magic Box Episode 42: Fate Reforged Review

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 08:42:00 +0000

Eck and TSG reunite for their (semi)regular discussion on new cards, new changes, and some drastic overhauls to start out 2015!

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Holiday Weekend Rotisserie Draft

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:52:00 +0000

Last weekend, TSG & I set up a roto cube draft since everyone was in town for the holidays. I took a bunch of pictures, which if you'd like to check them out you can see them here!

The Magic Box Episode 41

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 06:51:00 +0000

We're Back!

Eck & TSG return to once again review new cards for cube- this time, it's Commander 2014. Topics covered also include the new 'Legacy' MTGO cube, as well as looming major cube list overhauls!

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The Magic Box Episode 40

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 05:23:00 +0000

Eck & TSG are back in action to break down the entire Khans of Tarkir spoiler, the big MTGO cube update, and a summer update to the cube list!

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The Magic Box Episode 39

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:05:00 +0000

We're Back!

Eck & TSG return from exile to talk cube once more! Catching up on the last 3 months, we go over all of Conspiracy as well as the M15 set with hot hot takes on all the cube news that's fit to print (well, talk about).

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 38

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 03:59:00 +0000

Eck & TSG go over the entire Journey Into Nyx set and it's cueb implications!

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Magic Box Podcast Episode 37- Special Edition

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:36:00 +0000

The Magic Box comes to you this week from a noisy sports bar in Las Vegas! Apologies for the sound quality in this one, it was recorded on an iPhone (in mono) so I can't really clean it up like I'd prefer to. That being said, enjoy!

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Magic Box Podcast 36 fixed

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:16:00 +0000

Eck & TSG are back in action as they discuss their recent rotisserie drafting, the latest MTGO cube run, the final BotG changelist and what may be on the chopping block in the near future!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 35

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:59:00 +0000

Miss us?

Eck & TSG return from exile to talk Born of the Gods, MTGO's holiday cube list, the newest iteration of MTGO cube, and 2014 resolutions!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 34

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:12:00 +0000

Eck & TSG wrap up 2013 with their Top 5 lists of best, worst, and most dearly departed cube favorites of the year. In addition, they go in depth on the recent Cube Rotisserie Draft, discussing their picks and strategies as well as how to set one up for your own playgroup!

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2013 Rotisserie Cube Draft List

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:10:00 +0000

Recently, we completed a Rotisserie draft of the cube on a Google spreadsheet. While many people watched along via Twitter and Reddit, now you can check out how everyone drafted!

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The Magic Box Podcast, Episode 33

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 04:13:00 +0000

After a lengthy break, Eck & TSG return to talk all things cubic! This week's topics include Commander 2013 inclusions as well as philosophical discourse on the color blue. Very insightful!

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The Magic Box Episode 32

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 20:45:00 +0000

Eck & TSG are back to go over Commander 2013 spoilers and how they may impact the cube environment- command zone need not apply!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 31

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 05:52:00 +0000

Eck & TSG are joined this week by a special guest, Kevy Metal of the Heavy Meta podcast! We talk starter cubes, specialty products, and more shenanigans!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 30

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:29:00 +0000

This week Eck & TSG update their Theros changes, and go in-depth on a number of popular cube cards they DON'T run, and why!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 29

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:32:00 +0000

This week Eck & TSG reveal the first draft of their Theros cube update, including a number of changes that are sure to spark debate!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 28

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:29:00 +0000

Zach Preston stops by once more to talk about the newest round of Theros spoilers, with many cards with real cube potential!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 27

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 05:41:00 +0000

Theros spoilers are in full effect, and Eck & TSG have a lot to talk about in the first pass on many new Theros cards and what the future of cube holds!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 26

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:16:00 +0000

This week, Eck & TSG discuss early Theros spoilers before going in depth on combo in Cube, including the ins and outs of what does and doesn't work in a cube environment.

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 25

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:53:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Eck & TSG go in depth to look at the history and evolution of black's place in the cube, as well as what's wrong with the color as it stands now, potential solutions for common problems, and what they'd like to see in the future!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 24

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 02:42:00 +0000

Everyone likes lists, right? Well, TSG & Eck are making up for their vacation by ranking the top 25 planeswalkers in all of cube-dom, as voted on by members of the cubing community!

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The Magic Box Podcast Episode 23

youngmecca@gmail.com (Eck & TSG) — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 05:28:00 +0000

Eck & TSG are joined once more by Zach Preston to wrap up another MTGO cube week, talk SDCC magic news and mourn the death of morphs in cube.

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