Commander ad Populum, Ep 248 – The Fantastic Free Featurette – Part 1 Ryan Peneff July 19, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Based on how much I enjoyed last week's Great Graveyard Episode, I decided to tackle another topic that's been on my mind, of late: free spells. And, with Commander Masters reprinting a cycle of free staple car... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 247 – The Great Graveyard Removal Episode Ryan Peneff July 14, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week's episode is everything I know about Graveyard Hate in Commander, and then some. Join me as I discuss the best graveyard hate cards in each colour and why they belong in certain decks. And, for my own... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 246 – The Hosts of Mordor 2.0 & Flavour Home Runs Ryan Peneff July 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I analyze the upgrades I was able to fit into the Hosts of Mordor precon from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. I swapped a few cards and a few lands. Come hear about what I liked best abou... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 245 – The Hosts of Mordor Upgrade Session Ryan Peneff June 28, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I break down, and then rebuild, the Hosts of Mordor Commander precon. Come listen to my theories about the deck, as it is out of the box. Then, potential includes and cuts. I finish with my (slightly... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 244 – CommandFest Edmonton Ryan Peneff June 21, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times! You need to get yourself to a Magic event! This week, I recap my time spent at CommandFest Edmonton. Great times with an awesome bunch of people. A few surpr... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 243 – Sauron and Tom Bombadil – Card Review/Analysis Ryan Peneff June 14, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum From cards that I didn't think should be in the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth to a character that has been left out of nearly every adaptation ever! This week, I cover the multiple iterations of Saur... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 242 – Why MTGxLOTR is the Most Important Set Ever Ryan Peneff June 7, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week is a very special episode for myself. I get all the way into how and why Magic: the Gathering connects to our favorite things. For me, that means how and why MTG and Tolkien's Legendarium are woven in... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 241 – My 10 Commander Tips Ryan Peneff May 31, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum I take a break from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth this week and get back into some very important Commander talk. Ten pieces of advice I wish I had heard/learned a lot earlier in my Magic-playing car... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 240 – What Gives Us Our Identity? Ryan Peneff May 24, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum From our games to our jobs, from what we read to how we think and act: today I delve into what I think contributes to who we are as individuals. Magic gives us the opportunity to really discover, explore and de... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 239 – The Ring Temps Me! Ryan Peneff May 17, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum I'm kicking off the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth coverage with a bang! We're starting with The Ring! I go deep on the mechanics, lore and design that's packed into The Ring emblem and 'the rings tem... Read More...
