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...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 238 – A Content Creator Recap of MagicCon Minneapolis Ryan Peneff May 10, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I do a content creator's recap, from MagicCon Minneapolis. Come hear about all the awesome people and experiences that contributed to a truly excellent weekend of Magic! If you'd like to give ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 237 – Overcoming Adversity Through Magic Ryan Peneff May 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I touch on a few difficult situations I've been thrust into recently. From a tough game at the LGS to a flooded basement! I discuss how Magic and the format of Commander have equipped me with the men... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 236 – Why Can’t We Dissemble Pet Decks? Ryan Peneff April 27, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum I expand on last week's pet deck episode. Why can't we take pet decks apart? What are the things that force us to keep them together? Good times? Game interactions? Special memories? Come hear what I think, wit... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 235: Pet Decks and New Projects Ryan Peneff April 19, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum What makes a forever deck? What makes a pet deck? Are they the same thing? I aim to answer these questions and more on this week's CadPopCast. Additionally, I ask for some input on a new project. Come listen... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 234: The Guilt of Winning in EDH Ryan Peneff April 13, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum The guilt of winning in Commander has become a hot button topic on many fronts since the Rule Zero era began. With cEDH being considered its own format by many Commander aficionados, it's hard for some to disti... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 233: Closing the Loop on Threat Assessment in EDH Ryan Peneff April 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I look at my last four personal decks and discuss how they present a unique challenge for my opponents, when it comes to threat assessment. I wonder at why the deck that people tell me they like the ... Read More...