Commander ad Populum, Ep 216: Starting to Build The Archimandrite Ryan Peneff November 23, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Oh baby! Today is my jam! I'm starting to build a deck that I've been waiting for the commander of for years! The Archimandrite. Advisor Tribal time! Join me in the initial theory phase of making the wimpiest c... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 215: Weaponizing Your Budget Decks Ryan Peneff November 17, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum One of several topics this week is how to weaponize your deck on a strict budget. I discuss changing the way I build and the way I play to best utilize the inexpensive cards in my collection. If you'd li... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 214: Being Able to Shift Community Focus Ryan Peneff November 9, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum I delve into why it's important to be able to shift focus and how I've been able to do it. Shifting my focal point has allowed me to become a better Magic player, a better community leader and a better father. ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 213: Magic 30 Triumphs and Criticisms Ryan Peneff November 3, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Magic 30 far exceeded my expectations, in many regards. Today's I cover some of the areas that it was great. I also theorize how certain experiences there could have been better. A great follow-up episode, afte... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 212: My Perfect MagicFest Ryan Peneff October 26, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum On CadPop this week, I go over a checklist of what my perfect Magic event must have. From gameplay requirements to catering and drink specials, I cover it all! Come listen and let me know your perfect event mus... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 211: Magic 30th Anniversary Debacle Ryan Peneff October 19, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum If you're like me, you've heard a lot about Magic's 30th anniversary Beta-reprint product. Today I get into the positives and negatives of skirting the reserved list and the $1000 price tag that comes along wit... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 210: The Purpose of the Commander Banned List Ryan Peneff October 13, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I tackle the topic that is the Commander Banned list, a topic of disagreement since the birth of the format! Come hear my thoughts. Maybe it'll help provide some clarity on where I think the format i... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 209: Art Influencing Deck Building Ryan Peneff October 5, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week is all about how different forms of art and how we choose to decorate our bodies with art can influence our deck building. That, and a quick update on my latest Mono-White deck that's been relegated t... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 208: Universes Beyond – Canada Ryan Peneff September 28, 2022 Commander, Commander Cookout This week, I expand on the idea that we have infinite stories available to us, right here on Earth Plane. Today, I discuss five legendary Canadians that would help tell the story of Canada in the 20th Century. ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 207: Real-World Events Transposed onto Magic: the Gathering Ryan Peneff September 21, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum We kick off CadPop 207 by comparing our reactions to real-world current events to playing Magic: the Gathering. How has Magic influenced the way we think about important events in our lives? After that, I spitb... Read More...
