Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 265: Alibou, Ancient Witness – BIG Damage Myr Tribal Commander Cookout September 14, 2021 Commander, Commander Cookout This week, it's all about going outside the normal build conventions of two-color commanders. That, and reading the whole card! When you do both of those things, you're bound to have a unique and interesting de... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 154: Having a Plan to Win & Bonus Creative Exercises! Ryan Peneff September 8, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I recount a game that I had at FNM. The game reminded me that it's important to identify a plan when playing Commander. A plan that you can lean on, adjust on the fly, and eventually ride to victory ... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 264: Ebondeath, Dracolich Dungeon Endboss Commander Cookout September 7, 2021 Commander, Commander Cookout This week, as part of the Arc of Deckbuilding super-series, we are taking a look at what goes into crafting a theme deck whos main point is not only to cover the spread between Magic and D&D but also to tel... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 153: Substitutes for New Products? Ryan Peneff September 1, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum If you're feeling fatigued by the never ending stream of new products that have come out, and that are continuing to come out, this week on CadPopCast is the week for you! I give some ideas on how best to spend... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 263: Targ Nar, Double EVERYTHING Commander Cookout August 31, 2021 Commander, Commander Cookout This week on CCO, we double EVERYTHING! Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll has the word double in it's text box and that exactly what we lean all the way into. Want hundreds of damage? Want double Attack Phases? Join u... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 262: A New Way to Rule 0 Commander Cookout August 28, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum On this month's bonus episode of CCO, we discuss our feelings on the evolution of Rule Zero and give our thoughts on how best to tackle pre-game conversations in Commander. Hot takes are left right and center i... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 152: Tutors vs. Ramp (and everything else) Ryan Peneff August 25, 2021 Commander ad Populum This week, I discuss the differences, either perceived or real, between universal tutors and land ramp. These are two facets of Commander that are more alike that you might think, at first. Both card types exis... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 261: When does it become THAT Urza Deck? Commander Cookout August 24, 2021 Commander, Commander Cookout This week, we feature two Urza, Lord High Artificer decks that look very different. We answer the questions, at what point is it THAT Urza deck? How much control should you include? Are there non-combo ways to ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 151: Journey into Nyx Set Retrospective Ryan Peneff August 18, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, on CadPopCast, we conclude our epic journey through Magic's first visit to the plane of Theros. With Journey into Nyx came many cards that I've used in my own decks. We completed a few prolific mega-... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 260: Big Zurzoth, Chaos Rider (and destroyer?) of Friendships Commander Cookout August 17, 2021 Commander, Commander Cookout This week, we feature a Zurzoth, Chaos Rider deck submitted by a long-time friend of CCO Podcast. It's the exact kind of deck someone would build for a long-time Magic enthusiast that you're trying to introduce... Read More...