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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 268: Slogurk, the Overslime (Fastgurk) Combo

Commander Cookout
September 28, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
Our first look at a new legendary from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt is now! We give you Slogurk, the Overslime. He's definitely not slow and he'll definitely gurk you! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gami... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 266: NOT Innistrad Midnight Hunt Set Review

Commander Cookout
September 21, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week on CCO, we dive deep into some of the new abilities found in Innistrad Midnight hunt as well as look at a bunch of cards that we know will be finding their ways into our decks Huge thank you to our... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 265: Alibou, Ancient Witness – BIG Damage Myr Tribal

Commander Cookout
September 14, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, it's all about going outside the normal build conventions of two-color commanders. That, and reading the whole card! When you do both of those things, you're bound to have a unique and interesting de... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 264: Ebondeath, Dracolich Dungeon Endboss

Commander Cookout
September 7, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, as part of the Arc of Deckbuilding super-series, we are taking a look at what goes into crafting a theme deck whos main point is not only to cover the spread between Magic and D&D but also to tel... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 263: Targ Nar, Double EVERYTHING

Commander Cookout
August 31, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week on CCO, we double EVERYTHING! Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll has the word double in it's text box and that exactly what we lean all the way into. Want hundreds of damage? Want double Attack Phases? Join u... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 262: A New Way to Rule 0

Commander Cookout
August 28, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
On this month's bonus episode of CCO, we discuss our feelings on the evolution of Rule Zero and give our thoughts on how best to tackle pre-game conversations in Commander. Hot takes are left right and center i... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 261: When does it become THAT Urza Deck?

Commander Cookout
August 24, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we feature two Urza, Lord High Artificer decks that look very different. We answer the questions, at what point is it THAT Urza deck? How much control should you include? Are there non-combo ways to ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 260: Big Zurzoth, Chaos Rider (and destroyer?) of Friendships

Commander Cookout
August 17, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we feature a Zurzoth, Chaos Rider deck submitted by a long-time friend of CCO Podcast. It's the exact kind of deck someone would build for a long-time Magic enthusiast that you're trying to introduce... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 259: Kalain, Reclusive Painter Treasure Tribal

Commander Cookout
August 10, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout, Decklists
As we continue episodes on the art of Commander deck building, this week's CCO focuses hard on the kinds of decks that include deep themes and those that are great decks to share with friends. Huge thank you... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 258: Drizzt Do’Urden Vorthos Deck

Commander Cookout
August 3, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week on CCO, we jump back into the Arc of The Art of Deckbuilding, sort of. We take a look at the thought process, flavor/theme considerations, and art of building a Vorthos deck. Huge thank you to our ... Read More...
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