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...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 261 – Turning a cEDH Deck into a Casual Deck Ryan Peneff October 18, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Today's the day! I'm drawing a line in the sand. I'm making a mono-blue cEDH deck. With that said, I need another mono-blue casual deck. Join me as I talk through how I think it will be best to make that happen... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 260 – Back in My Day! Ryan Peneff October 11, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I am looking to slot a new card in to one of my decks. I use it as a fun example to demonstrate all the modern comforts and tools we have as EDH deck builders in today's Magic: the Gathering scene. C... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 259 – Being Authentic Ryan Peneff October 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum After several weeks of travel and conventions, I reflect on the type of question I get asked a ton: "How do you start making content? How do you build and connect with an audience?" Things like that. The main t... Read More...
