Podcast
Recross the Paths
Hosted by Kade Goforth · EN
Compact MtG Cube conversations with Designers, Curators, and Enjoyers.
Each week, Kade interviews guests in the Magic: the Gathering Cube space about their passions and processes. Covering all ranges of power, flavor, and rules modifications, each conversation highlights new corners of the cube community. Find inspiration for your next project or simply celebrate the diversity of the hobby.
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Patrick - Million Dollar Cube
Yesterday00:53:14Tap to summarizeThis week, Patrick takes us behind the velvet rope to explore the Million Dollar Cube. This high-octane environment aims to emulate constructed vintage and push the limits of what a powered cube can be. Patrick shares from his experience as a champion of Washington Cube Champs, California Cube Champs, and a multi-time Pro Tour competitor. We discuss setting (and breaking) rules for yourself, tips for promoting 2-color mana bases, making sure cards have multiple homes in your cube, and much more.Million Dollar Cube on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/Million%20Dollar%20Cube?view=primerSee more of Patrick's cubes on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5e2b53393e1bce2f442e3953Patrick is Soreiha on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoreihaEmail the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Mark - Strixhaven Study Abroad
1w ago00:46:14Tap to summarizeClass is in session! This week, Mark gives us the overview for Strixhaven Study Abroad, an alternate take on the Strixhaven limited environment where students explore ally-pair archetypes from planes across the multiverse. We discuss building on Lesson and Learn, finding and following guiding stars in design, taking risks on your main themes, and much more.Strixhaven Study Abroad on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/stx-study-abroad?view=primerMark on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5f9c4f3e9b11040fd151a093Mark is on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/fourdeltavictor.bsky.socialMark is @mark.restrepo on DiscordEmail the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Spence - 100 Black Lotuses
3w ago00:30:18Tap to summarizeCan you have too much of a good thing? This week, Spence says the answer is probably "no" if you're talking about the most powerful flower ever printed. Spence guides us through 100 Black Lotuses, a wildly powerful, unique spin on cubes with an abundance of one card. We discuss breaking singleton to provide more accessible answers, finding balance in an incredibly powerful environment, how many Lotuses you should have in your deck, and much more.100 Black Lotuses on CubeCobra: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/about/100Lotus?view=primerSpence on CubeCobra: https://www.cubecobra.com/user/view/636af803a4cfe00f6bea44c4Spence on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/poisoneddonut.bsky.socialEmail the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Nick Floyd - Forgetful Fish || Rock Paper Scissors
4w ago00:40:02Tap to summarizeThis week, the legendary Nick Floyd teaches us how to Fish! Nick is the designer of Forgetful Fish (Dandân), Rock Paper Scissors, and a wealth of other rule-bending Magic variants. There's a lot to explore, so make sure to check out the design doc (linked below) for more ways to play. We discuss building toward what's interesting, balancing discovery and refinement, how Nick has made his mark on Magic: the Gathering, and much more.Nick's complete list of Variants and rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mazINq5xarND70aq3nB3CabDcHr_pM_KjokM6CaF5WY/edit?tab=t.0Check out Nick's Magic and Dandân-related stories (Danecdotes) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJaAxbrIqymnT7sSEqHRswNick's Variant-focused Discord channel: https://discord.gg/TMVcweYpEmail the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Brandon - A Niche Corner of a Tremendous Hobby
Jun 2300:56:36Tap to summarizeThis week, Brandon graciously connects with me all the way from Scotland. Brandon is a writer, cube designer, event organizer, Old School and Premodern aficionado, and an avid enjoyer of old-bordered cube across the globe. We discuss cube being a "net-zero" environment, the value of loving insistence when building community, why you should take your cube on vacation, and much more.Brandon is u/HD114 on RedditCheck out more old-bordered cube on Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/Oldbordercube/Rocky Mountain Yeti Dominaria Cantos Cube on CubeCobra: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/about/36gu8?view=primerFaith Before Evidence: Navigating The Layers of Fun in Cube - https://rockymountainyeti.online/2026/05/09/faith-before-evidence-navigating-the-layers-of-fun-in-cube/Read more of Brandon's articles at the Rocky Mountain Yetis page: https://rockymountainyeti.online/Email the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Gabe - Trenchfight
Jun 1600:48:53Tap to summarizeYOU FIGHT FOR HONOR, SOLDIER; FOR THE EMPIRE'S AND YOUR OWN! This week, Gabe guides us through Trenchfight, a white-leaning, de-desert-ed version of Weenies in the Desert where every card is 2 mana value or less. We discuss lessons learned from a cube that was doing a lot, the journey of totally transforming a cube, leaning into the community around you, and much more.Trenchfight on CubeCobra: https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/about/TrenchfightGabe on CubeCobra: https://www.cubecobra.com/user/view/e7f2b867-924a-4fe9-9837-829156d4e71aGabe is @softmaurice on DiscordCheck out Gabe's band, Darling on Spotify - their new album Return on Investment is out now!: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ard6pWMOVsXr0R7MSWeOg?si=7WCtcyp9SEKjXhg54woxWwEmail the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Ryan - Cube is Legos
Jun 900:58:50Tap to summarizeThis week Ryan Overturf and I wax poetic about all facets of cube design and enjoyment, ranging from Twoberts to Mundanity (a new project about everything not exciting in fantasy) to art philosophy. We discuss the joys and challenges of sharing your work, cube as a form of expression, how rest is part of the creative process, and much more.Listen to more of Ryan on 180 MtG: https://open.spotify.com/show/0E9q00OVjvnOo4V26bOwom?si=270abd0592c4437bRyan on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5e88d0f7df3ffb7493f5655cRyan on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryanoverdrive.bsky.socialEmail the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Trae - Spirit Guide
Jun 200:49:58Tap to summarizeThis week, Trae is our spirit guide through Spirit Guide! In this fascinating landless cube, every card can be exiled for one mana of its color. Welcome to the home of wild card draw, wilder plays, and enough probability to satisfy any statistician. We discuss the journey from a constructed format to a limited format, radical context shifts, how Ancestral Recall may not be good, and much more.Spirit Guide on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/SpiritGuide?view=primerTrae on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/6071aa5b00e3ff1066c31ca3Trae is @trae__ on DiscordTrae's Discord server for funky formats (including Spirit Guide constructed):https://discord.gg/MnU5ypFQ5pEmail the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Sakari & Max - Motticon || Cubing in Finland
May 2601:07:59Tap to summarizeThis week Max and Sakari share about their experiences in cube together. From designing a masters set, to curating surprise drafts, to hosting Motticon - a growing cube tournament in their home country of Finland - there's a lot to be encouraged by. We discuss pursuing a re-draftable environment, the value of working together, why you should include Park Map in your next cube project, and much more.Learn more about Motticon: https://motticon.com/The Motticon website also has links to the Discord where you can connect with Max about their tournament app!Sakari's Mono Blue Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/MonoUcube?view=primerMax's Downward Spiral: https://cubecobra.com/cube/about/downward-spiral?view=primerThree delightful blog posts about designing Premodern Masters:https://premodernmagic.com/blog/introducing-premodern-masters/https://premodernmagic.com/blog/designing-premodern-masters/https://premodernmagic.com/blog/premodern-masters-the-digital-and-physical-experience/Premodern Masters: https://premodernmasters.com/Email the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
Transcribe →Jay Dragon - The Magpie's Cube
May 1200:55:41Tap to summarizeThis week, Jay Dragon joins me to talk about game design through the lens of The Magpie's Cube, a whimsical sticker cube that gives players license to create. Jay is the Lead Game Designer at Steve Jackson Games and the Editorial Director at Possum Creek Games. We discuss the power and potential of stickers, the joy of unraveling Magic's grammar, outsmarting games (and being okay with being outsmarted), and much more.Support Jay on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/possumcreekPossum Creek Games: https://possumcreekgames.com/Jay's delightful article on The Magpie's Cube: https://possumcreek.medium.com/the-magpies-cube-54eac20f36fdJay on CubeCobra: https://cubecobra.com/user/view/5ee002664724960f538f6a5fJay on bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/jdragsky.bsky.socialEmail the show at recrossthepaths@gmail.com
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