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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 470 – How Much of a Bad Thing is Good?

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December 19, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
How much is too much when it comes to certain EDH strategies? For some, you can get away with a splash here or there. For others, you need to go all in. Sometimes, it's possible to go too far by accident. Come ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 469 – Aphelia, Viper Whisperer is going to Mek Snek

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December 10, 2024
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With our first commander from Foundations Jumpstart we chose to mek some snek with Aphelia, Viper Whisperer. Golgari snakes and gorgons never felt so good! https://youtu.be/4FmZSykDiHk https://www.spreake... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 468 – Are the ‘Any Number’ Cards Played Out?

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December 4, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
Is the 'any number' gimmick getting played out? Or are there new and interesting ways WOTC can still do it? Can we find fun and unique strategies with these cards? Come hear what we think. https://youtu.be/4... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 467 – CCO Experience Calgary and Why You Should Attend MagicCons!

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November 28, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we recap what was an excellent weekend spent playing Magic, opening packs and chilling with CCO Nation. We highlight why the MTG community is so awesome, and why events and conventions are such an im... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 466 – MTG Foundations – The Best We’re Going to Get

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November 22, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We conclude our review of MTG Foundations with a close look at our favorite cards as well as all the extraneous stuff that we love about new products. From the art on the lands to the overall expected impact on... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 465 – MTG Foundations Legendary Creatures

Commander Cookout
November 14, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We really like what MTG Foundations has to offer and can't wait to see what the next few years of it being around will help transform Magic into. Let's kick it all off with a closer look at our favorite legends... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 464 – MTG Foundations 1st Look

Commander Cookout
November 7, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
What will MTG Foundations mean for MTG? Is it going to be a good product? Will it stand the test of its 5-year time on the shelves of our LGS? Come find out on CCO 464! https://youtu.be/c1J518K4cs0 https:... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 463 – The Mindskinner – Aggro Mill

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October 29, 2024
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This week, we take a look at a listener-submitted deck that is the perfect combination Brando's favorite archetype: aggro; and Ryan's favorite architype: mill! Join us for Blue Boy Beats on Commander Cookout 46... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 462 – Thinking Outside the Box for better Commander Decks

Commander Cookout
October 23, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
Magic is a game that lets us flex our creative muscles as hard and often as we want. But, with modern deckbuilding tools, trackers and websites, sometimes we fall into the trap of doing the same thing over and ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 461 – Trash Ante Charity for Extra Life!

Commander Cookout
October 16, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We're Teaming up with Extra Life and our special guest this week for what sounds like a fantastic charity event! For more information on how to play Trash Ante Commander, and for the details about the upcomi... Read More...
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