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Magic: the Gathering
Cube Design
Cube
Cubecon
Cube Drafting
Wizards Of the Coast
Turbo Cube
Cube Formats
Commander
Cubing
Vintage Cube
Murders At Karlov Manor
Cube Events
Outlaws Of Thunder Junction
Ornithopter
Community Events
Modern Horizons 3
Lord Of the Rings
Boston Cube Party
Ravnica

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.

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Andy and Anthony talk with Gabor about their Obscura Cube designed from the prompt “Legacy,” a very loaded term in the Cube space. Skipping past the obvious interpretation, Gabor chose to look to legacy board... more

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Andy recaps his experience at the second annual Inland Northwest Cube Fest to Anthony. He talks through each of his four drafts at the event, recounting how he handled novel Cube environments and gameplay hig... more

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Andy, Jane, and Anthony talk about Andy’s Obscura cube, prompted with the word ”feudal.” His attempted to capture the experience of feudalism in gameplay by putting the powerful cards in certain spots that wo... more

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What makes a cube “balanced”? When a card or deck performs very differently in the hands of especially skilled players, are they using their greater knowledge of the game to exploit a balance issue that other... more

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Recent Guests

Ollie Beeks
Designer of the Obscura Dangerous cube
Obscura project / Cube for a Cause
Episode: Bonus Episode — Obscura: Dangerous
Gabe Nott
Designer, New York Cube scene fixture
Self/Design Team
Episode: Bonus Episode — Obscura: Collapse
Ryan Overturf
Cube enthusiast, host of 180 MTG
YouTube channel: Ryan Overturf; 180 MTG
Episode: Drafting and Designing Weird Cubes with Ryan Overturf
Dan Schneider
Designer of Most Famously to the Void Cube, Color-Shifted Cube, and Pirate-Themed cube
Episode: Bonus Episode — Obscura: Cavalier
Parker Cascade
Cube designer and contributor
Bun Magic Cube
Episode: Powering Down Eternal Cubes with Jake and Parker
Jake (Dynonicus)
Designer of Bodleian Cube
Bodleian Cube
Episode: Powering Down Eternal Cubes with Jake and Parker
Judge Bones
Head judge of Salt Box and host's guest for the episode
Salt Box cube event (Take Five / Arcane Lessons)
Episode: Salt Box Recap with Judge Bones
Zach Barash
Guest designer, works at Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast
Episode: The Barash Files 006 — Cube Design Lenses
Patrick Doherty
Designated survivor, recurring guest on the show
Lucky Paper Radio / community member
Episode: Shoebox Recap with Patrick

Hosts

Andy Mangold
Host of Lucky Paper Radio; frequent cube designer discussions and community-focused content.
Anthony Mattox
Co-host; leads cube design discussions, contributes to shaping episode topics and community events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 476 ratings
  • A must listen for all things cube!

    A highly recommended cast where the host express their passion for all things cube.

    As a frequent traveler and a podcaster myself LPR is my go to every Monday morning! Highly recommend!

    Whether you’re new to MTG cube or an experienced curator there is always something to learn or take away. Fun, informative, and well recorded episodes on the regular.

    Happy Cubing! -Anthony aka Uber Bear

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uberbear77
    United States9 months ago
  • Favourite Magic Podcast

    Great magic cube podcast with lovely hosts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1jpjp1
    Switzerland9 months ago
  • Fantastic, Thoughtful Conversations

    I had a whim to start designing my own cube, and was very lucky to have found this podcast first. I have enjoyed following weekly and delving into the years-long backlog of evergreen discussion. I especially appreciate the creators sharing how their life journeys have developed along with their love of cube and Magic. It is refreshing to hear people talk about setting boundaries with the things they care about. It is a key part of maintaining any relationship, even ones with cardboard rectangles... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sanelyrechristened
    United States10 months ago
  • The Definitive Podcast on Cube Design

    When it comes to Magic: The Gathering cube design, no other podcast comes close to the quality and thoughtfulness of this one. Plus it’s entertaining. Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeddP
    United States10 months ago
  • Falling Out Of Love But Still Talking

    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

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    JeFF Stumpo
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the balanced, enthusiastic take on cube design and event planning.
Audience appreciates open, design-centric discussions and practical takeaways for cube creation.
Quality banter and deep dives on cube mechanics are a recurring positive theme.
The show's cube-focused depth and thoughtful design talk are highly actionable for builders.
Hosts' passion and openness shine; content stays informative and entertaining.

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#68
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#102
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#163
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#123
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#134
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#19
Hong Kong/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonus Episode — Obscura: Feudal
Q: Should I try harder to achieve that goal mechanically or just embrace the fact that people are going to do what they want and that's going to involve emergent decks that I did not plan for?
Anthony argues that emergent decks are part of Cube's appeal and suggests that the high-devotion cards and land selection may have affected whether players recognized the intended lanes. Jane also points to fixing lands as a possible cue that encouraged multicolor drafting.
Bonus Episode — Obscura: Feudal
Q: Did the decks actually look like your dreams came true?
Andy reports that monocolor decks generally performed well, with a 64 percent win rate, while many players instead built five-color domain decks, domain lists with fewer colors, or splashes. The intended dedicated Reaper King scarecrow deck did not materialize.
Drafting and Designing Weird Cubes with Ryan Overturf
Q: How do you define a weird cube, and how did that idea influence your CubeCon experiences?
A weird cube is one that breaks typical expectations through either rules changes or thematic twists, but you still want it to be understandable and fun for players. The CubeCon experience highlighted drafting these cubes in a live setting, where novelty needs to be balanced with playability and context, so players aren't completely lost but are excited by the novelty.
Bonus Episode — Obscura: Cavalier
Q: How do you feel about the overall prompt and process? Would you want a different prompt next time?
Dan reflects that Cavalier worked but notes other designers embraced prompts like Sublimate or Dangerous with more dramatic mechanical interpretations; he would be open to different prompts that could push him further, but acknowledges Cavalier provided a resonant, cohesive seed for his cube.
Bonus Episode — Obscura: Cavalier
Q: What was your prompt for Obscura?
The prompt was Cavalier, which suggested a Knights-centered, valorous theme that could be interpreted across various mechanical and flavor directions, ultimately guiding the cube's design toward a balance of familiar archetypes and new twists.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Paper Radio

What is Lucky Paper Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Magic: The Gathering with a heavy emphasis on sandbox formats like Cube. Discussions frequently orbit cube design, power level, and drafting dynamics, including deep dives into specific formats (Regular Cube, Take Five, Bun Magic Cube, Sacred Geometry) and the philosophy behind creating engaging, balanced drafting environments. Notable throughlines include practical design guidance, event reporting (CubeCon DMV, Salt Box), and a collaborative, design-forward approach that blends theory with real-world play experiences. A distinguishing feature is the hosts' openness about the creative process, community-building, and sustaining ad-free content while exploring ambitious, community-driven cube projects. Potential listener... more

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2. Gabe Nott
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5. Parker Cascade
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