
Lucky Paper Radio is a podcast about Magic: the Gathering hosted by lifelong friends Andy Mangold and Anthony Mattox. Focused primarily on sandbox formats like Cube, which are free of banlists, rotation, and net decking, the show is about the best parts of Magic and how to get the most out of the game.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 285 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||

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In preparation for this year’s CubeCon, Andy and Anthony dive through some of Andy’s collection to put together a Stone Soup card pool for Andy to bring to the event. In this format, each player brings 45 car... more
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Andy and Anthony brainstorm a brand new cube starting from a single card: Genesis Wave. Like the two previous episodes, featuring Goblin Charbelcher and Trade Routes, they expand from a single card considerin... more
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Andy and Anthony talk about each of their top 5 favorite cards from the history of the game. They talk about where they first encountered them whether it was an exciting level up moment in a draft or as a key... more
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Andy and Anthony talk about the last year in Magic and, in broad strokes, where they think the game stands from a design and product perspective. They start with Mark Rosewater’s own annual retrospective and ... more
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I stopped listening to Lucky Paper Radio something like a year ago because the hosts had grown increasingly negative about Magic. Not just aspects of Magic, but making comments about how Magic was no longer a game they loved. I just took a listen to the 2025 State of the Game episode (the most recent episode as of this review) to consider diving back in, as there was a time when I quite enjoyed the ‘cast. Alas, it’s another hour of finding everything negative about the game. If the podcast were ... more
made cube better and awesome
The car talk intro in the August 11th, 2025 episode. Dying of laughter and enjoying the nostalgia!
This show has not only given me that final push I needed to design my first cube, it also helped me clean my house. Focusing on the cards that brought me joy let me get rid of so many that weren’t. And I don’t miss them. Thank you to the good folks at Lucky Paper Radio.
This is one of the best podcasts around, and probably my favorite Cube podcast! I’m so happy to have this show every Monday!
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The content centers around discussions of Magic: The Gathering, particularly focused on the Cube format, which emphasizes creativity, community involvement, and gameplay without the constraints of conventional formats. Episodes frequently feature engaging conversations about set rotations, cube design strategies, player experiences, and the unique mechanics of Magic. The hosts often invite guests from the Cube community, showcasing insights and stories that deepen the understanding of this format. Notably, the podcast emphasizes a welcoming environment that fosters camaraderie among players and promotes a love for the game beyond competition, making it appealing to both casual and serious players alike.
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Lucky Paper Radio launched 5 years ago and published 285 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Lucky Paper Radio include:
1. Parker Nomadic Lamascus
2. Joe Anderson
3. Jenn the Judge
4. Zach Barash
5. Judge Bones
6. Carmen Klomparens
7. Parker Lomaskis
8. Parker Lamascus
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