Commander ad Populum, Ep 277 – The Guilt of Winning in EDH – Part 2 Ryan Peneff February 14, 2024 Commander, Commander ad Populum This episode has been a long time coming. I look to conclude my thoughts given way back on Episode 234 of CadPopCast, with the help of a listener email. This week, we take a 10,000 foot view on the topics of gu... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 273 – I’m Finally Cutting Decks Ryan Peneff January 18, 2024 Commander, Commander ad Populum This is it! I'm finally cutting decks! Maybe... Yes, I've decided. Wait, no. Come on a little journey with me to find out, what really goes into important MTG decisions. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/comm... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 272 – HELP! – Too Many Decks Ryan Peneff January 10, 2024 Commander, Commander ad Populum After the great reception that last week's episode had, I decided to think about cleaning house and organizing my EDH decks. It can be tougher than you think to get rid of any. I start by asking the question: H... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 271 – Reward Yourself Early in 2024 Ryan Peneff January 3, 2024 Commander, Commander ad Populum As we usher in the new year, it's important to remember to do the little things that fill our lives with pride, joy and accomplishment. I give a few examples of things I've checked off my to-do list over the ho... Read More...
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 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 Cookout Podcast, Ep 401 – Lost Caverns of Ixalan Legendary Review and Builds! Commander Cookout November 7, 2023 Commander, Commander Cookout The Lost Caverns of Ixalan kicks off this week with the first of two close looks at what's coming down the pipe. Who are our favorite commanders? Which will we be building? Who's better in the 99. All that and ... 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...