Commander ad Populum, Ep 136: When to Take a Deck Apart Ryan Peneff May 26, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I aim to answer the questions: when should you take a deck apart? And: why should you take a deck apart? At first the answers seemed simple. Then, they seemed difficult to put a finger on. Then, it t... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 135: Coming Together During Quarantine Ryan Peneff May 19, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I'm joined by MJ from the podcast MtG in Quarantine. We discuss some of the common interests we share, despite never having met in person. Magic and Commander brought us together, but it's everything... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 134: Project Nightmare Fuel – A Shirei Decktech Ryan Peneff May 15, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! This week, Project Nightmare Fuel. A 100% altered art deck that features dark (anti) religious and Phyrexian iconography to the max! ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 133: Things I Wish I Learned Earlier Ryan Peneff May 12, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum Back in my day, when combat damage used the Stack, there were many things I did not know. Over the past twenty years, I've learned much concerning Magic: the Gathering. Here's some of the things I wish I had le... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 132: Premium Deck Series Paved the Way Ryan Peneff May 5, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, it's all about the Premium Deck Series. This premium product from ten years ago was a precursor to many of your MtG life's luxuries. Better precons, Collector packs and all-foil products, like Secret... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 131: Temur Brudiclad Tokens Ryan Peneff May 2, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, Brudiclad tokens, but with a Temur twist! Officially, we run Xyris, the Writhing Storm in the Command Zone but really, it's all Brudiclad and the boys, baby! Welcome to another deck tech for the p... Read More...
Commander ad Populum Ep 130: Avacyn Restored, and Kicks Butt Ryan Peneff April 28, 2021 Commander ad Populum This week, we conclude our trip down Innistrad memory lane as we discuss all things Avacyn Restored! The pre-release promos, the legendary creatures, the banned card and everything else in between. Join me as I... Read More...
Commander ad Populum Ep 129: Being Comfortable in the Community Ryan Peneff April 21, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I talk about building an MtG community that recognizes everyone's individual comfort levels with regards to returning back to the NEW normal. Then, we dive deep into Dark Ascension. A set filled with... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 128: Savra, Queen of the Squirrels Ryan Peneff April 18, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, Savra, Queen of the Squirrels. A Golgari tokens and combo deck with punishment for your opponents and payoffs for you. Wield a classically jank tribe all while jamming some of the most powerful spell... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 127: The Time I Got Covid-19 Ryan Peneff April 16, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum Today, I discuss my experience after contracting Covid-19. More than anyone in my MtG community knows, they helped me. Now that I've recovered, I'd like to raise awareness that your MtG community, online or oth... Read More...