Usman The Rad
@usmantherad.bsky.social
I've been writing and podcasting about cube content. I'm one of the people involved with developing the MTGO cubes and the one at thepaupercube.com.
Check out my writing on Substack. :) https://usmantherad.substack.com/
Check out my writing on Substack. :) https://usmantherad.substack.com/
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Not a whole collection since I never used to work with colors but this alter is my first dip in the pool of magnificent RED 🩸🩸🩸
February 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Not a whole collection since I never used to work with colors but this alter is my first dip in the pool of magnificent RED 🩸🩸🩸
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Rest in Power, the man made bangers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EME0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EME0...
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Rest in Power, the man made bangers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EME0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EME0...
RIP :(
Kunio-kun And River City Ransom Composer Kazuo Sawa Has Passed Away.
Kunio-kun And River City Ransom Composer Kazuo Sawa Has Passed Away
"I really wish I had asked him more about those things while he was still alive"
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February 10, 2026 at 9:20 PM
RIP :(
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Age verification?
Baby, let me grab you my RF adapter for that NES because the TV only has a coaxial input.
Baby, let me grab you my RF adapter for that NES because the TV only has a coaxial input.
Age verification?
The first step in tech support is checking to see if the TV is set to channel 3.
The first step in tech support is checking to see if the TV is set to channel 3.
Age verification?
I had to record my favorite songs on cassette by constantly listening to radio stations and smashing the little red circle button at the exact right moment. (A pox on radio jockeys who talk over the end of the song!)
I had to record my favorite songs on cassette by constantly listening to radio stations and smashing the little red circle button at the exact right moment. (A pox on radio jockeys who talk over the end of the song!)
February 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Age verification?
Baby, let me grab you my RF adapter for that NES because the TV only has a coaxial input.
Baby, let me grab you my RF adapter for that NES because the TV only has a coaxial input.
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Comment left from the community team just recently.
February 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Comment left from the community team just recently.
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...fortunately I preserved the original zombo.com flash on welcometozombo.com, and will do so for as long as I live
Zombo.com - No limits - You can do anything
Welcome to Zombo.com — a colorful, playful place where you can do anything. There are no limits. Zombo is unlimited.
zombo.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
...fortunately I preserved the original zombo.com flash on welcometozombo.com, and will do so for as long as I live
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Psst... did we ever mention that we have cool pins??
The first batch has arrived at Shoebox HQ ✨ You can earn pins by playing in events or at the Carnival. Collect as many as you can and tessellate them any way you desire!
We'll have more designs to show off soon ;)
The first batch has arrived at Shoebox HQ ✨ You can earn pins by playing in events or at the Carnival. Collect as many as you can and tessellate them any way you desire!
We'll have more designs to show off soon ;)
February 4, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Psst... did we ever mention that we have cool pins??
The first batch has arrived at Shoebox HQ ✨ You can earn pins by playing in events or at the Carnival. Collect as many as you can and tessellate them any way you desire!
We'll have more designs to show off soon ;)
The first batch has arrived at Shoebox HQ ✨ You can earn pins by playing in events or at the Carnival. Collect as many as you can and tessellate them any way you desire!
We'll have more designs to show off soon ;)
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2 KC w/ MtG Zack Fair card) is up for preorder at Square Enix Store ($49.99) buff.ly/sHF6anU
February 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2 KC w/ MtG Zack Fair card) is up for preorder at Square Enix Store ($49.99) buff.ly/sHF6anU
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Thinking about this
February 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Thinking about this
I usually don't go too in-depth on early cube impressions, but since we know the rares and mythics from the TMNT set, I figured I'd take the opportunity to give my 1st impressions of them and then talk about adjustments once the set drops in March.
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Cube First Impressions: TMNT
Here I discuss my initial impressions of the TMNT Magic: The Gathering set for cube, since we know the rares and mythics for the set.
usmantherad.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I usually don't go too in-depth on early cube impressions, but since we know the rares and mythics from the TMNT set, I figured I'd take the opportunity to give my 1st impressions of them and then talk about adjustments once the set drops in March.
usmantherad.substack.com/p/cube-first...
usmantherad.substack.com/p/cube-first...
As always, this was a blast to record :) goes over some of the bad vibes I'd been seeing regarding discussion of some cubes, which I'm no stranger to, over the years
Tune in for Team Uber Cube's latest with special guest @usmantherad.bsky.social as we chat on healthy conversations and growing community. Thanks for listening, sharing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing! ubercube.buzzsprout.com/1989337/epis...
Community & Healthy Discourse - Uber Cube
During this episode Team Uber Cube is joined by Usman Jamil. In this after dark special the gang takes on what it means to have healthy discussions and discourse in order to grow the cube community. &...
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February 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
As always, this was a blast to record :) goes over some of the bad vibes I'd been seeing regarding discussion of some cubes, which I'm no stranger to, over the years
Back around 2018-2019, I was doing research on the history of cube, and it seems that I totally forgot that I found the answer for why cube was called cube.
I'll probably write an article about it, but I have *no* idea why the hell I memory-holed that.
Probably because of 2020 and the years after.
I'll probably write an article about it, but I have *no* idea why the hell I memory-holed that.
Probably because of 2020 and the years after.
February 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Back around 2018-2019, I was doing research on the history of cube, and it seems that I totally forgot that I found the answer for why cube was called cube.
I'll probably write an article about it, but I have *no* idea why the hell I memory-holed that.
Probably because of 2020 and the years after.
I'll probably write an article about it, but I have *no* idea why the hell I memory-holed that.
Probably because of 2020 and the years after.
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Update 1.5.0 is now live! Check out the full list of changes here:
cubecobra.com/dev/blog
cubecobra.com/dev/blog
Cube Cobra
Build, playtest, and share your Magic the Gathering cube!
cubecobra.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Update 1.5.0 is now live! Check out the full list of changes here:
cubecobra.com/dev/blog
cubecobra.com/dev/blog
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tweaked the manabase and the interaction suite, and the reviews are in!
January 29, 2026 at 2:09 PM
tweaked the manabase and the interaction suite, and the reviews are in!
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Word. Best way I’ve seen this put.
sometimes people get angry when I "destroy" magic cards with stamps
I am reminded of paul desilva's reasoning why old school players sign cards at events
I am reminded of paul desilva's reasoning why old school players sign cards at events
January 29, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Word. Best way I’ve seen this put.
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Three new products tomorrow! 9am!
The Hipsters of the Coast logo tee.
The Extra-Long Forgetful Pixels playmat.
A Cute Robot on a Non-Distinct Cube tee.
Code HAPPYBIRTHDAY for 15% off any order of $40 or more, tomorrow only.
Join the e-mail list: stitcherssupply.com
The Hipsters of the Coast logo tee.
The Extra-Long Forgetful Pixels playmat.
A Cute Robot on a Non-Distinct Cube tee.
Code HAPPYBIRTHDAY for 15% off any order of $40 or more, tomorrow only.
Join the e-mail list: stitcherssupply.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Three new products tomorrow! 9am!
The Hipsters of the Coast logo tee.
The Extra-Long Forgetful Pixels playmat.
A Cute Robot on a Non-Distinct Cube tee.
Code HAPPYBIRTHDAY for 15% off any order of $40 or more, tomorrow only.
Join the e-mail list: stitcherssupply.com
The Hipsters of the Coast logo tee.
The Extra-Long Forgetful Pixels playmat.
A Cute Robot on a Non-Distinct Cube tee.
Code HAPPYBIRTHDAY for 15% off any order of $40 or more, tomorrow only.
Join the e-mail list: stitcherssupply.com
ECC/ECL adds to my main cube for now.
I'll add the TMNT stuff when the site has them available.
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
I'll add the TMNT stuff when the site has them available.
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
Cube Cobra
Build, playtest, and share your Magic the Gathering cube!
cubecobra.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:26 PM
ECC/ECL adds to my main cube for now.
I'll add the TMNT stuff when the site has them available.
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
I'll add the TMNT stuff when the site has them available.
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
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Tl;dw color balance in #mtgcube really doesn't matter and you can just kinda do whatever
Tl;dw color balance in #mtgcube really doesn't matter and you can just kinda do whatever
A sassy chat about color balance in cube
YouTube video by Joseph van den Berg
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January 28, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Tl;dw color balance in #mtgcube really doesn't matter and you can just kinda do whatever
Tl;dw color balance in #mtgcube really doesn't matter and you can just kinda do whatever
I’ve been making content about cube design since 2010 and I'd always wanted to make a big piece for new cube designers to design a cube, as I'd spent so much time talking about the micros of cube design, but not macros. This goes over what I’d learned and how I'd do it if I did it again/do it now.
Video Panel - Cube 101: Cube Building For Dummies!
This panel, "Cube 101: Cube Building for Dummies" describes the process of designing a cube for first-time designers who may be overwhelmed by the process.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I’ve been making content about cube design since 2010 and I'd always wanted to make a big piece for new cube designers to design a cube, as I'd spent so much time talking about the micros of cube design, but not macros. This goes over what I’d learned and how I'd do it if I did it again/do it now.
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In this episode of Pack One Slick Ones, jesseb34r, Usman, Jane and Arlo discuss when things “go wrong” in cube draft, like when drafts don’t go according to how a designer planned, and what lessons can be learned from that. 🙂
In this episode of Pack One Slick Ones, jesseb34r, Usman, Jane and Arlo discuss when things “go wrong” in cube draft, like when drafts don’t go according to how a designer planned, and what lessons can be learned from that. 🙂
Pack One Slick Ones Episode #24 - When Things Go Wrong, Whose Fault Is it?
In this episode of Pack One Slick Ones, jesseb34r, Usman, Jane and Arlo discuss when things “go wrong” in cube draft, like when drafts don’t go according to how a designer planned, and what lessons ca...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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In this episode of Pack One Slick Ones, jesseb34r, Usman, Jane and Arlo discuss when things “go wrong” in cube draft, like when drafts don’t go according to how a designer planned, and what lessons can be learned from that. 🙂
In this episode of Pack One Slick Ones, jesseb34r, Usman, Jane and Arlo discuss when things “go wrong” in cube draft, like when drafts don’t go according to how a designer planned, and what lessons can be learned from that. 🙂
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id like to show you all deckbelcher.com!
if youve ever used a tool like moxfield, archidekt, tappedout, deckstats... this aims to replace it.
it also integrates what I believe to be the fastest scryfall search ever
consider this a soft launch, i trust it not to lose data but its not fully fleshed
if youve ever used a tool like moxfield, archidekt, tappedout, deckstats... this aims to replace it.
it also integrates what I believe to be the fastest scryfall search ever
consider this a soft launch, i trust it not to lose data but its not fully fleshed
January 24, 2026 at 5:21 AM
id like to show you all deckbelcher.com!
if youve ever used a tool like moxfield, archidekt, tappedout, deckstats... this aims to replace it.
it also integrates what I believe to be the fastest scryfall search ever
consider this a soft launch, i trust it not to lose data but its not fully fleshed
if youve ever used a tool like moxfield, archidekt, tappedout, deckstats... this aims to replace it.
it also integrates what I believe to be the fastest scryfall search ever
consider this a soft launch, i trust it not to lose data but its not fully fleshed
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tomorrow i fly out to Milwaukee for @themanavault.bsky.social's Ice Cube 3 event this weekend. i pushed my ECL changes.
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:10 AM
tomorrow i fly out to Milwaukee for @themanavault.bsky.social's Ice Cube 3 event this weekend. i pushed my ECL changes.
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
cubecobra.com/cube/blog/bl...
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Another Vintage Cube update draws near - check out Chris Wolf's article to see the return of Aristocrats strategies and more that starts next Wednesday! www.mtgo.com/news/lorwyn-...
Vintage Cube Update for Lorwyn Eclipsed
Play this update January 28-February 25!
www.mtgo.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Another Vintage Cube update draws near - check out Chris Wolf's article to see the return of Aristocrats strategies and more that starts next Wednesday! www.mtgo.com/news/lorwyn-...
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Damn I should rebuild Calamity. What a cool card.
While the article is still being a litle weird, here are the promos. Horse shenanigans abound!
January 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Damn I should rebuild Calamity. What a cool card.