Commander ad Populum, Ep 271 – Reward Yourself Early in 2024 Ryan Peneff January 3, 2024 Commander, Commander ad Populum As we usher in the new year, it's important to remember to do the little things that fill our lives with pride, joy and accomplishment. I give a few examples of things I've checked off my to-do list over the ho... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 270 – 2023 Wrap-Up – Part 3 – Best Card Honorable Mentions Ryan Peneff December 20, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Things are getting down to the wire for 2023. This week, I cover my favourite cards that were not selected as part of my Top 5 Cards for 2023. Additionally, I go deep on a few cards that seemed to be very popul... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 269 – We Wrap Up On 2023 – Part 2 Ryan Peneff December 14, 2023 Commander, Commander Cookout With CadPop 269, we continue looking at the year that was 2023. We take a closer look at each set that was released along with cards that effected the format in a major way. https://www.spreaker.com/user/174... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 268 – We Wrap Up On 2023 – Part 1 Ryan Peneff December 8, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum I kick off the holiday season with a couple of MTG-adjacent Christmas Miracles. Then, the 2023 wrap-up begins. How are we going to decide what the best cards of the year have been?! In this first of a double re... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 267 – Choosing Your Vehicles Ryan Peneff November 30, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum When is there finally enough of a certain card, or card type, to create a deck? How strict does one have to be in order to make a theme deck? Is it OK to sacrifice deck power for theme inclusions? All this and ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 266 – Life Lessons and Community Kalamax Updates Ryan Peneff November 22, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Every once in a while we all do something stupid. Well, this week it's my turn. Join me as I recount a story that is funny now, but at the time was very stressful and disheartening! After that I give an update ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 265 – Retaliation Attacks and Over-Correcting Ryan Peneff November 15, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum We start with a quick follow up, after last week's Gwaihir and Gandalf introductory decktech. Then, I go deep with a listener submission on how best to react to, and learn from, the dogpile of attacks that some... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 264 – Gwaihir, the Windlord and Gandalf the Grey Ryan Peneff November 9, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum New deck time! I'm diving in with Gwaihir the Windlord, an Azorius Bird deck spear-headed by a flock of flying beaters. This deck will be a love letter to Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth and an homage ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 263 – I’m Writing a Book and Other Big Announcements Ryan Peneff November 2, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Oh baby, so much to say! I'll leave it to the actual podcast portion of the post. Join me in delving deep into announcements and all their fallout! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 262 – Halloween Theme-Deck Ideas Ryan Peneff October 26, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, we get into the Scary Season spirit. I highlight some Halloween tropes that can be built around with some kooky and spooky commanders. Join me for traditional Halloween ghouls, monsters and movie vil... Read More...