Welcome to Season 3 of Plus Three, SpeedcubingTV’s weekly podcast covering the biggest stories, moments, and conversations across the cubing community.
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 this episode:
Looking ahead: the biggest storylines and matchups we are most excited to see at Euros
Dark horses on the rise: which under-the-radar competitors are primed to shake up the standings?
Unfiltered hot takes?: bold predictions on which top-tier favorites might shockingly miss the 3x3 final cuts
Mindset of a champion: analyzing Luke Garrett’s mental game and why it might carry him to a European title
New episodes release every Wednesday on SpeedcubingTV & Speedcuber’s Digest.
Quick Note: I was sitting here reading emails while absentmindedly fidgeting with my FTO in my left hand. It suddenly hit me just how easy and enjoyable it is to maneuver the faces. The more time I spend with it, the more natural it feels.
Okay, folks—you heard it here first. Make One-Handed FTO (FTO OH) an official Tier Two event starting in 2028. And while we're at it, bring back the Clock as an official Tier Two event as well. Bring back the sanity. Bring back the enjoyment.
I know planning competitions isn't easy. Organizers, delegates, and volunteers already have a tremendous amount on their plates, and adding or changing events isn't as simple as flipping a switch. But challenges are often what drive innovation. Difficulties force us to think differently and find better solutions. If everything had to be easy before we tried it, we'd probably still be living in caves.
Whether or not you agree with these ideas, I think they're worth discussing. Speedcubing has always evolved by experimenting, listening to the community, and finding creative ways to move the sport forward.