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Commander ad Populum, Ep 333 – How I Choose New Commanders

Ryan Peneff
April 12, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Everyone has their favorite color combination. For me, that's Temur. With Tarkir Dragonstorm, we get a few new Temur legends to choose from and build around. Join me as I mull over which ones I'd like to build,... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 331 – Expression in MTG

Ryan Peneff
March 27, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
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 479 – Commander Brackets Analysis and Feedback

Commander Cookout
February 18, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
Join The Goons from Saskatoon as we go deep on Commander Matchmaking Brackets, its applications for Commander, our own deck's numbers and what we plan to do about it all. https://youtu.be/ftt1ajwFFcw http... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 314 – Own Your Practice

Ryan Peneff
November 7, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week is all about practice in MTG. But what does that mean? How do you practice a game like Magic? Actually, it's not quite how you think. Let's break it down by first looking at examples from other games ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 305 – Our Unique Deckbuilding Journeys

Ryan Peneff
September 5, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We all go through our own crap. That's true when it comes to MTG as well. We all have our own unique MTG and deckbuilding journeys. Come hear about mine. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/commander-ad-populum... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 292 – Cut Cards for Removal – Part 1

Ryan Peneff
June 6, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I begin the process of going through every one of my Commander decks to cut one card in favor of an additional removal spell. In doing so, I'm hoping to keep my decks on the same level as other decks... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 283 – The 10:1 Deckbuilding Theory

Ryan Peneff
April 3, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
We're running it back with some fallout from last week's episode. I defend my stance on running the minimal number of basic lands and breakdown a deckbuilding theory sent in by a long-time listener. Keep those ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 269 – We Wrap Up On 2023 – Part 2

Ryan Peneff
December 14, 2023
Commander, Commander Cookout
With CadPop 269, we continue looking at the year that was 2023. We take a closer look at each set that was released along with cards that effected the format in a major way. https://www.spreaker.com/user/174... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 245 – The Hosts of Mordor Upgrade Session

Ryan Peneff
June 28, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I break down, and then rebuild, the Hosts of Mordor Commander precon. Come listen to my theories about the deck, as it is out of the box. Then, potential includes and cuts. I finish with my (slightly... Read More...

Into the Arena: Ponza… Enough Said

Dawson Reynolds
July 11, 2022
Decklists, Historic, Into the Arena
Ponza. You either love it or you hate it. Or perhaps you sometimes hate it and sometimes love it, depending on which side of the table its on. There aren't many decks in MTG quite as divisive as this one, but b... Read More...
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