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Episode Synopsis
Episode 48: What Is Speedcubing? - has world-record blindfolded solver Tommy Cherry explain how he conquers the standard 3×3×3 cube blindfolded in just 12 seconds.Episode Summary:This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Tommy Cherry, a world-renowned speedcuber known for holding multiple world records in blindfolded Cube solving.Listen as Tommy shares the mental techniques behind memorizing a cube, the structure of professional speedcubing competitions, and how the sport has grown into a global phenomenon.In this episode we discuss:00:32- Introducing Tommy Cherry01:34 - Speedcubing Beginnings 20:17 - Speedcubing Competitions25:03 - Blindfolded??36:04 - Roman Rooms (Memory Strategy)37:46 - Speedcubing Times42:18 - Preparing to Compete47:24 - Professional Circuit59:43 - Advice for Others1:02:28 - Learning More1:04:06 - ConclusionResources:World Cube Association ProfileBlindfolded 3x3x3 World Record PerformanceThis episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here
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