In S3 Episode 20, hosts John Eppley, Manu Singhal, and Matthew Mayernik (filling in for Zach Ridall) tackles big questions, such as is it possible for Yunzhi Lian to win worlds? Her amazing jump from an average of 4.89 to 4.27, gaining more and more mainstream attention, and being a top 2 finisher by 2027 is up for debate. What would the 3x3 world record be in 2 years? How close is the human record? Why are the coaches in Poland so great? All of these questions and more are discussed in this episode.

To cap off 2 years of the Plus Three podcast, the hosts look back on how the podcast began, including the inception of Millisecond, which began as a mock podcast made to roast the Plus Three. In this episode the hosts not only look back on the creation of the Plus Three podcast, but uncover a surprising place where the show’s episodes may be…

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John opened up to us about the history of SpeedcubingTV, going from livestreaming local competitions out of nowhere to having more than 11,000 people watching the 3x3 world championship final in 2025. We also chatted about Plus Three, Speedcubers Digest, John’s broadcasting philosophy, and the vision for an “ESPN of speedcubing” that would give the sport and community the exposure it truly needs and deserves.

Outside of his work with SpeedcubingTV, we also talked about The Compound, the brainchild of John’s and team’s dreams to come together and build something truly special for the speedcubing community.

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In S3 Episode 19, hosts John Eppley, Manu Singhal, and Michael Rosenkranz (filling in for Zach Ridall) break down an unbelievable weekend of speedcubing action. Luke Griesser claims victory over Dylan Miller in five sets at PSL Seattle, while countless records tumble all over the globe.

Yunxi Lian broke the female world record single and average for 3x3, Seung Hyuk Nahm shatters the 5x5 WR2 single by 2.5 seconds, Hrishikesh Kakati sets new Indian national records and Yi Shen absolutely floors us with a 4.24 WR3 average.

We also take a closer look at a rising star at just 7 years old: Yi Shen. Check out some reasons why the hosts believe Shen might be one to watch when the next World Championships roll around in 2027.

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We also learn about his infamous 2018 US Nationals appearance, where he placed third in the world but came up short in the final round and discuss how nerves and pressure affected his game.

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In S3 Episode 18, hosts John Eppley, Manu Singhal, and Zach Ridall discuss a brand new competitive cubing league started by Tyson Mao. Could this Scholastic Cubing League stand up to other established leagues, or will its prices be a strain on schools without sporting budget? They also place their bets on PSL Seattle, where the matchup is none other than Dylan Miller and Luke Griesser, and determine if scramble lurking is a sign of the meta changing or good-ol' psychological war.

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We also discuss his experiences as a WCA delegate, his thoughts on the pressure of competitions, and what keeps him coming back to the sport. Shaun tells us about some of his most memorable achievements and what he hopes to achieve in the future, and why he intends to stay active in the sport for years to come.

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In S3 Episode 17, hosts John Eppley, Manu Singhal, and Zach Ridall get into some big questions for the next generation of speedcubing. Is Timofei the new king of big cubes? Could the 2x2 average record fall again before 4-pad arrives? And looking ahead to 2027, who has the best shot at taking home the big cube golds?

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We discuss his Michigan upbringing and how cubing has helped send Matthew to places doesn’t think he’d have otherwise got to. Matthew recounts the tale of how he landed a paid sports broadcasting gig on his first week at college even though he was prepared to do it for free. We also get the discuss his appearance in GAWNEs “This Is War” music video where he got to solve cubes alongside the rapper. He also reflects on the connections that come with being a part of the cubing community from being at the World Championship to getting in contacts at ESPN and how he’s grateful for where the community has taken him.

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In S3 Episode 16, hosts John Eppley, Manu Singhal, and Zach Ridall talk about some of the biggest news in the world of speedcubing at the moment. Will 4-pad be a good change for the WCA? Who knows? Will the removal of clock change the face of the WCA? How will it do so? The Yiheng Wang vs Xuanyi Geng match in the Monkey League is also discussed. People are still processing what just happened even though Yiheng came back and dominated, winning 4-1. Yiheng’s comeback in the match is discussed.

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We discuss Tyson’s role in co-founding the World Cube Association, and his thoughts on what cubing should strive to be when WCA was being founded. We also talk about what Tyson values most about cubing, which is unfortunately a non-cubing-related aspect – his impact on the sport, and ability to give more people a chance to participate. Tyson tells us the story of cubing for The Pursuit of Happiness with Will Smith in 2006, and we move on to discuss the WCA, and whether he would change anything if he had the chance to do it all over again.

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In Episode 15, hosts John Eppley, Manu Singhal, and Zach Ridall, the $100k Asian Speed Cubing Championship and the biggest prize pool cubing has ever seen. They also look at the stacked Chinese lineup, with Xuanyi Geng, Du Yufang, and Wang Yize all in the mix, and looking at Yiheng vs Xuanyi. The three also spend some time on the WCA head-to-head format and whether it needs to be reworked from the ground up.

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We talk about balancing university with a busy competition schedule, building a practice routine without burning out, and the importance of representation in a community that is still largely male-dominated. Kate also talks about competing on a big stage and what went into her 7x7 bronze medal finish at NAC 2026.

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Editor’s Note: This is the complete version of Nishkal Pandya’s four-part series, How I Would Train a 3-Year-Old to Become World-Class at 3x3, presented together in one article. Subscribers can also view Nishkal’s original handwritten notes and planning for the series HERE.

The views expressed are the author’s own. This article presents his personal training philosophy and an intentionally extreme thought experiment. It is not professional child-development advice. Any training involving a young child should remain voluntary, enjoyable, age-appropriate, and responsive to the child’s health and well-being. If the child no longer wants to participate, the training should stop.

Every day, it feels like another 5-year-old in China knows full ZB and is faster than you.

Over the past few years, Asia has steadily taken over the top of competitive speedcubing. More and more of the world’s fastest solvers are kids, coming from highly structured cubing schools. North America has fa…

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In Episode 14, hosts John Eppley, Manu Singhal, and Zach Ridall, discuss when Yiheng Wang might break the 3x3 single world record and other potential picks, Patrick Ponce’s chances of becoming PSL Grand Champion, and insights and takes for the Mid-Atlantic Championship 2026.

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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.

In this episode:

• 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.

In this episode:

• 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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