Commander ad Populum, Ep 225: Play is the Language of Fun & EDH Rules Committee Updates Ryan Peneff February 1, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum We all play in the same language. Whether it's throwing a ball, playing in the pool or slinging cardboard. We can make it work because the game we're playing facilitates a Good Time. It facilitates communicatio... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 224: Favorite Things About Commander ft. Casual Tutors Podcast Ryan Peneff January 27, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week' I'm joined by the dudes over on Casual Tutors Podcast. We talk about our favorite things about MtG and Commander. Our favorite Commanders, why we built them and why they've lasted so long in our arse... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 223: Play is the Most Powerful Teaching Tool Ryan Peneff January 18, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I discuss how it's important to incorporate play into your learning activities. Whether you're learning yourself, or teaching the next generation, play is a very powerful tool. If you'd like ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 222: De-tuning Decks to Play Them More Often Ryan Peneff January 11, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I take a look at a listener email and outline the ways he detuned a Commander deck as a means to play it more often. I relate his experience to my own Balthor the Defiled deck and how it was getting ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 221: Welcome to 2023 and Lord of the Rings! Ryan Peneff January 4, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum I catch all in this episode: A quick holiday recap, a little bit on MtG/Commander helping us get back into the swing of things and, of course, a quick mention of the upcoming Lord of the Rings set as I inquire ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 220: My Favorite Cards from 2022 Ryan Peneff December 21, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum In the final episode of the year, I highlight my 10 favorite cards from 2022. One of which, I haven't even played yet! Join me in sending 2022 off, into the sunset. If you'd like to give me your thoughts... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 219: A reminder About Big Magic Events Ryan Peneff December 14, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum If you've never been to a bigger magic event, you should! They're the best. This week, I spend some time recapping a recent event I attended and reminding first-timers that more than anything, it's important to... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 218: Archimandrite Initial Build and Thoughts Ryan Peneff December 8, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum The Archimandrite rips! Join me in discussing the initial build concept and reflecting on the first couple games! Additionally, I discuss a few commanders who, like The Archimandrite, I feel have multiple build... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 217: Playing Blue on Hard Mode Ryan Peneff December 1, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum I dive back into mono-blue card choices and strategy. From cutting powerful blue cards out of my deck to make it less powerful, to including cards that my opponents will want removed, this episode, I make sure ... Read More...
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...
