What Is Speedcubing?

Episode 48: What Is Speedcubing? - has world-record blindfolded solver Tommy Cherry explain how he conquers the standard 3×3×3 cube blindfolded in just 12 seconds. Episode Summary:This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Tommy Cherry, a world-renowned speedcuber known for holding multiple world records in blindfolded Cube solving. Listen as Tommy shares the mental techniques behind memorizing a cube, the structure of professional speedcubing competitions, and how the sport has grown into a global phenomenon. In this episode we discuss: 00:32- Introducing Tommy Cherry 01:34 - Speedcubing Beginnings 20:17 - Speedcubing Competitions 25:03 - Blindfolded?? 36:04 - Roman Rooms (Memory Strategy) 37:46 - Speedcubing Times 42:18 - Preparing to Compete 47:24 - Professional Circuit 59:43 - Advice for Others 1:02:28 - Learning More 1:04:06 - Conclusion Resources: ⁠World Cube Association Profile⁠ ⁠Blindfolded 3x3x3 World Record Performance⁠ This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠⁠here