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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 485 – Tarkir: Dragonstorm Review – First Look

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From all the showcase art treatments and where to find them to some of the most unique basic lands we've ever seen, get it all on Commander Cookout with our first blast through Tarkir: Dragonstorm! https://y... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 331 – Expression in MTG

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Magic: the Gathering is a game that lets us be who we want to be and express ourselves the best way we know how. Let's take a look at some of the top-tier ways it gives us this opportunity, today on Commander a... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 484 – ALL GAME CHANGERS Ultimate Meme Deck!

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March 26, 2025
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This week: THE ULTIMATE MEME DECK! We took all 40 Commander Game Changers and shoved them into one powerhouse deck! Or is it? Come hear why combining the 40 most powerful cards in the format doesn't actually me... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 330 – Playing Someone Else’s Deck

Ryan Peneff
March 21, 2025
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This week, I tackle two topics. Playing someone else's deck is the first. The second, the age-old question: How many extra turn spells is too many?! Tune in to Commander ad Populum 330 for the expanded thoughts... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 483 – An Energy Decktech – FINALLY!

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March 19, 2025
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We finally go back to our roots with a classic CCO decktech! Join us for an episode for the ages. Today, we finally tackle an Energy deck! https://youtu.be/lzAjyqK6Sy8 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/com... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 329 – What Does MTG Give You?

Ryan Peneff
March 13, 2025
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This week on Commander ad Populum we analyze the deeper connections we build, and ways of thinking MTG allows us to develop as we grow up with the game. It helps us understand those around us in very meaningful... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 482 – Who’s Coming OFF the Commander Banned List?! – PART 2

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March 13, 2025
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OK, gun to your head, what cards are getting unbanned in Commander THIS WEEK? Now that we have the Game Changer's list and cards have a buffer or safety net as to not get included in lesser-powered decks, who d... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 328 – Make Your MTG Work

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March 6, 2025
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Today we have a triple-topic episode of Commander ad Populum lined up! First, make your collection do work for you. Trade in those old cards and keep rolling store credit forward. Next, What's MTG going to look... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 481 – Who’s Coming OFF the Commander Banned List?!

Commander Cookout
March 5, 2025
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OK, gun to your head, what cards are getting unbanned in Commander? Now that we have the Game Changer's list and cards have a buffer or safety net as to not get included in lesser-powered decks, who do we think... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 327 – What Do We NEED to Play MTG?

Ryan Peneff
March 1, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
It's easy to let things slide. It's easy to choose the option that is less work. It's easy to let you MTG take a back seat to other activities. But not today! Come hear about what it takes to build and maintain... Read More...
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