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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 315: Four New Battle for Baldur’s Gate Decks

Commander Cookout
July 2, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
For June's bonus episode, we wanted to showcase a Commander pod's worth of new brewing ideas. From a new monstrosity that Brando has cooked up, all the way to an old favorite that got a sweet new update with Co... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 193: Giada, Font of Hope – Deck Discussion & Build

Ryan Peneff
June 15, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Giada, Font of Hope is one of the most intriguing new commanders from Streets of New Capenna. She provides mana ramp and creature pump from the command zone all wrapped up in a two-mana package. She might just ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 186: The Spring Deck Brewing Itch!

Ryan Peneff
April 27, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Spring has sprung! It's time to get brewing. This week, I discuss two new brews and how I got the inspiration to brew both of them, back to back. Listen in to how getting stomped by a Vintage deck including all... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 300: Everything You Asked For!

Commander Cookout
April 5, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
We've made it to 300! This week, we celebrate with everything that CCONation has asked us for: An address to the format of Commander. Our take on the format's health. How we made it this far, and of course, the... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 299: Breaking the Mono-White Mold with Partners

Commander Cookout
March 29, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
We conclude the Arc of Breaking the Mold with a Mono-White Partner list that does... Everything! That's right, a white deck that ramps, draws cards and yes, even reanimates! Join us to find out why we think whi... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 143: Pramikon, Persistent Petitioners MILL Decktech

Ryan Peneff
June 26, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum, Decklists
This week, we take a look at a personal deck of mine—a deck that's been requested time after time—a Jeskai control deck that seeks to lock out its opponents until late game and mill them before they have a chan... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 140: Rakdos, Lord of Riots Decktech

Ryan Peneff
June 12, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
It's all about going fast and doing big damage to all your opponents. After you do that, land your commander and start the graveyard combo scrap train! That's how Rakdos rolls! Welcome to another deck tech f... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 134: Project Nightmare Fuel – A Shirei Decktech

Ryan Peneff
May 15, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! This week, Project Nightmare Fuel. A 100% altered art deck that features dark (anti) religious and Phyrexian iconography to the max! ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 131: Temur Brudiclad Tokens

Ryan Peneff
May 2, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, Brudiclad tokens, but with a Temur twist! Officially, we run Xyris, the Writhing Storm in the Command Zone but really, it's all Brudiclad and the boys, baby! Welcome to another deck tech for the p... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 125: Mono-Black Golos Decktech

Ryan Peneff
April 4, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! https://youtu.be/NZLXGJIq_qI 50 Shades of Black by Roxistence   Commander1 x Golos, Tireless Pilgrim1 x Urbo... Read More...
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