Commander ad Populum, Ep 253 – When Deck Building Stops Being Fun Ryan Peneff August 23, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week's listener submitted topic is one we all have to wrestle with from time to time. That is, what should we do when building a Commander deck no longer feels like fun. Or, the opposite side of the coin, ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 252 – Are Precons a Bad Thing? Ryan Peneff August 16, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum It's been twelve years since we got our first precons! I think the time has finally come to give my expanded thoughts on how I think they've affected the format of Commander. Join me! Support on Patreon,... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 251 – A Visit from Gemstone Mine Podcast Ryan Peneff August 10, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I have a very special guest! Long-time listener and friend of the show, John, is here from Gemstone Mine Podcast. Join us as we talk about everything from teaching new players to the application of l... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 250 – The Fantastic Free Featurette – Part 3 Ryan Peneff August 2, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum We conclude the Free Spell Featurette! In the third and final episode of this featurette, I take some time to highlight a ton of my favorite free spells. And, they might not be the ones that you think! S... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 249 – The Fantastic Free Featurette – Part 2 Ryan Peneff July 26, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum We continue with our free spell featurette. Come listen to everything I think is important when choosing and adding free spells to your EDH decks. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 248 – The Fantastic Free Featurette – Part 1 Ryan Peneff July 19, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Based on how much I enjoyed last week's Great Graveyard Episode, I decided to tackle another topic that's been on my mind, of late: free spells. And, with Commander Masters reprinting a cycle of free staple car... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 247 – The Great Graveyard Removal Episode Ryan Peneff July 14, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week's episode is everything I know about Graveyard Hate in Commander, and then some. Join me as I discuss the best graveyard hate cards in each colour and why they belong in certain decks. And, for my own... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 246 – The Hosts of Mordor 2.0 & Flavour Home Runs Ryan Peneff July 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I analyze the upgrades I was able to fit into the Hosts of Mordor precon from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. I swapped a few cards and a few lands. Come hear about what I liked best abou... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 245 – The Hosts of Mordor Upgrade Session Ryan Peneff June 28, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I break down, and then rebuild, the Hosts of Mordor Commander precon. Come listen to my theories about the deck, as it is out of the box. Then, potential includes and cuts. I finish with my (slightly... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 244 – CommandFest Edmonton Ryan Peneff June 21, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times! You need to get yourself to a Magic event! This week, I recap my time spent at CommandFest Edmonton. Great times with an awesome bunch of people. A few surpr... Read More...
