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The Magic Box

by Eck & TSG

Eck and TSG talk MTG cube building, drafting, and theory.

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Episodes

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

    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! Click Here to Listen!

  2. The Magic Box Episode 44: Catch-Up

    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. Click Here To Listen!

  3. The Magic Box Episode 43: Dragons of Tarkir Review

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  4. The Magic Box Episode 42: Fate Reforged Review

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

  5. The Magic Box Episode 41

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  6. The Magic Box Episode 40

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  7. The Magic Box Episode 39

    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). Click Here To Listen!

  8. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 38

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

  9. Magic Box Podcast Episode 37- Special Edition

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  10. Magic Box Podcast 36 *fixed*

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  11. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 35

    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! Click Here to Listen!

  12. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 34

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  13. The Magic Box Podcast, Episode 33

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  14. The Magic Box Episode 32

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

  15. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 31

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  16. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 30

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  17. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 29

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

  18. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 28

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

  19. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 27

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  20. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 26

    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. Click Here To Listen!

  21. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 25

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  22. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 24

    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! Click Here To Listen!

  23. The Magic Box Podcast Episode 23

    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. Click Here To Listen!

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Eck and TSG talk MTG cube building, drafting, and theory.

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