They discuss the crucial role his grandfather played in supporting the start of his cubing journey, how drawing helped build the deep artistic patience needed for high-level solving, his dual success making the One-Handed podium and Megaminx finals at NAC, and his vision for the next five years.

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In Episode 13, hosts John Eppley, and Manu Singhal are joined by guest host Michael Rosenkranz, stepping in for Zach Ridall, to break down the latest developments across competitive speedcubing. The crew delivers a candid review of GAN SSL Season 5 to evaluate whether the league was a true success, previews the upcoming battles at PSL Michigan between Patrick Ponce and Morgan Yeh, and revisits the heated community debate surrounding the WCA and Clock.

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In Episode 14, Michael Rosenkranz sits down with Kyle Santucci, reigning North American Champion. They trace his journey from growing up in Edmonton to breaking through on the international stage, explore how taking up distance running has influenced his mental approach to competitive cubing, and discuss his long-term vision for staying at the top of the sport for years to come.

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• Edmonton roots: tracing Kyle’s path from early local competitions to major championship podiums

• Pushing physical and mental limits: how taking up running correlates to building mental endurance for solving

• The thrill of the sport: what it truly feels like to break through at the highest level

• Longevity in the sport: looking 5 to 10 years into the future and aspiring to build a lasting legacy like Feliks Zemdegs

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In Episode 12, hosts John Eppley, Zach Ridall, and Manu Singhal react to the historic 3x3 One-Handed World Record, debating how long the new mark will stand and whether Crimson Arradaza will be the one to lower it even further. The crew also looks at the global 3x3 stage, analyzing which North American solvers have the best shot at closing the gap with China’s elite, and placing their bets on who will register NA’s very first sub-4 3x3 average.

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In Episode 13, Michael Rosenkranz sits down with newly crowned 3x3 One-Handed World Record holder Crimson Arradaza, They trace his creative roots from Beyblades and early musical training on the drums and violin to setting a historic 5.33-second world record solve in Tagaytay. Crimson breaks down how he manages competition pressure, shifts his mindset on the big stage, and why trusting the process is everything for his future in speedcubing.

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• Creative origins: how Beyblades, drums, and the violin built early discipline before cubing

• Shattering the barrier: the story behind setting the historic 3x3 One-Handed World Record in Tagaytay

• Mindset under pressure: learning how to calm competitive nerves and stay in the zone

• Eyes on the future: the power of trusting the process, staying resilient, and never giving up

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In Episode 11, hosts John Eppley, Zach Ridall, and Manu Singhal break down the fallout and key takeaways from the European Championship 2026. The crew debates whether the symbolic torch of European dominance has officially been passed to Teodor Zajder, dives into the biggest lessons learned from the competition floor, and gazes into the crystal ball to predict who will break the 3x3 single or average world record next.

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In Episode 12, Michael Rosenkranz sits down with Glenn Koster, an Appeals Committee member, Delegate, YouTube creator, and dedicated community ambassador. They explore his journey from finding a Rubik’s Cube in 1987 to stepping back into the sport during COVID-19, the hidden responsibilities of being a WCA Delegate, and a deep-dive look into how the WCA Appeals Committee ensures integrity, fairness, and procedural accuracy across the global competitive scene.

Important Clarification from Glenn regarding the discussion at 52:17: There is a third option of returning the matter to the original committee if new evidence is uncovered during the appeals process (per WCA Motion 16.2025.1 - Disputes, section 6.3.3). While all statements made in the episode remain accurate, Glenn wanted to provide this additional context for full clarity. Viewers can consult the official WCA dispute motion for f…

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In Episode 10, hosts John Eppley, Zach Ridall, and Manu Singhal gear up for the European Championship, bringing you their most anticipated storylines, the dark horses to watch out for, and some scorching-hot takes on who might miss the 3x3 finals entirely. Plus, the crew takes a deep dive into Luke Garrett’s competitive edge, debating why he currently possesses one of the absolute best mindsets in speedcubing and making a bold prediction: Luke Garrett will win Euros.

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In Episode 11, Michael Rosenkranz interviews Chris Mills. They discuss his incredible career milestone of holding 15 national records, what it has been like transitioning his competitive career from the UK to New Zealand, his personal drive to break his current record-breaking drought, and how he balances life as a cubing coach and commentator with co-hosting The Millisecond Show alongside Dylan Miller.

In this episode:

• The record book: reflecting on a career that has captured 15 national records

• Global transitions: growing up and competing in the UK circuit versus stepping onto the scene in New Zealand

• Chasing the spark: handling the mental pressure of a record-breaking drought and fighting to get back on top

• Beyond the timer: giving back to the community through coaching, providing event commentary, and hitting the mic for The Millisecond Show

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In Episode 9, hosts John Eppley, Zach Ridall, and Manu Singhal headlined by Kyle Santucci clenching his first-ever major title with a clutch 5.63-second average. The crew debates whether this historic win solidifies Kyle as the definitive face of North American cubing, examines his growing legacy, breaks down the most shocking and memorable results from the tournament floor, and shares their raw reactions to Tymon Kolasiński's roller-coaster weekend.

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In Episode 10, Michael Rosenkranz interviews Dominic Redisi , the reigning Skewb North American Champion and reigning World Championship Silver Medalist. They dive into his early roots moving from Illinois to Tennessee, his upcoming transition to college this August, how he plans to connect his upcoming neuroscience studies with the mechanics of cubing, and his relentless drive to elevate his 3x3 game.

In this episode:

• From the Midwest to the South: Dominic’s early childhood in Illinois and growing up in Tennessee

• The brain behind the blocks: heading to college this August to study neuroscience and mapping its connection to elite cubing

• Ice in the veins: the mental strategy behind staying composed and bringing your absolute A-game to the competitive stage

• Full-circle moments: looking up to Carter Thomas during his rise through the ranks

• Raising the baseline: the grind and dedication behind p…

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In Episode 9, Michael Rosenkranz interviews Matty Hiroto Inaba , diving deep into his background in traditional sports, how a passion for the fine arts shaped his legendary patience, his deeply analytical philosophy on solving, and the delicate balancing act between college life and breaking world-class records.

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• From the field to the fairway: growing up playing baseball and golf before finding the cube

• The artist’s mindset: how painting and drawing taught him the ultimate patience needed for elite cubing

• The mental game: breaking down Matty’s personal philosophy on speedcubing structure and execution

• Life at high speed: balancing the demands of school while hunting for personal records and historic averages

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In Episode 8, hosts John Eppley, Zach Ridall, and Manu Singhal together with special guest Carter Thomas, tackle the massive community debate surrounding the highly debatable removal of Clock, lock in their final podium predictions for NAC, and highlight the dark horses and top contenders set to steal the spotlight.

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In Episode 8, Michael Rosenkranz interviews Carter Thomas, tracing his journey from growing up in Illinois, formerly breaking the world record to becoming a major pillar behind the Speedcubing community, the microphone and the organizing table.

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• Carter Thomas’s roots in Illinois

• Behind the scenes: what it really takes to organize successful Rubik’s Cube competitions

• Grabbing the mic: commentating the biggest stages at NAC and Allstars

• Speaking the language: why clear communication shapes the future of the cubing community

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In Episode 7, hosts John Eppley, Zach Ridall, and Manu Singhal break down another busy week in speedcubing, including predictions on when the barrier to the first official sub-3.5 average will fall, Yiheng Wang's absolute dominance ahead of the 2027 World Championships, and a deep-dive analysis into the future of big cube methods.

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In Episode 7, Michael Rosenkranz interviews Daniel Goodman, AKA DG the Artist, covering his upbringing in New Jersey; his career as a former speedcuber; his struggles with mental health and how he expresses himself through music; and his optimism and future goals for his music career.

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In Episode 6, hosts John Eppley, Zach Ridall, and Manu Singhal break down another busy week in speedcubing, including Siddharth Reddy’s big win, outlooks on NAC, exploring National Teams, and recapping Tymon vs. Xuanyi in Monkey League.

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In Episode 6, Michael Rosenkranz interviews Zach Ridall, covering his upbringing in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania; his expansive record collection of his favorite musicians; his time as a competitor, and how that inspired his volunteerism journey as a Delegate and a member of the Communications Team; and that anyone can pursue their passion as long as they put their mind to it and are willing to learn along the way.

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In Episode 5, hosts John Eppley, Zach Ridall, and guest host Owen Stotts AKA StuCube break down another busy week in speedcubing, including whether home-field advantage is real in cubing, whether Zhaokun Li will win Worlds 2027, when the next sub-1 4 Blind single will happen, Dylan Miller winning PSL Langley, and much more!

In this episode:

• Can Zhaokun Li win Worlds 2027?

• Is home-field advantage real in cubing?

• When the next sub-1 4 Blind single will happen?

• Dylan Miller winning PSL Langley

• Weekly speedcubing news and community discussion

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