Commander ad Populum, Ep 200: Started at the Bottom Now We 200 Ryan Peneff August 4, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum We've made it all the way to Episode 200! This week, I thank everyone in the CadPop community and talk about future plans. My commitment is to double down and continue to go hard on MtG content for as long as I... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 321: The Greatest CommandFest Experience Possible Commander Cookout August 2, 2022 Commander, Commander Cookout What does CCONation mean to you? This week, we answer that question by recounting the greatest CommandFest experience we have ever had. Quite possibly, the greatest CommandFest experience there is. Huge than... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 199: Important CommandFest Revelations Ryan Peneff July 29, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I start to mentally unpack some of what was CommandFest Bellevue. Fun games, late nights of playing, great people, content creator panels, drinks in the parking lot, I did it all! The most important ... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 320: Themes in the Commander Format Commander Cookout July 27, 2022 Commander, Commander Cookout July's CCO bonus is all about themes. Not just decks built around weird ideas like Ladies Looking Left Tribal but also a flat out good idea. They represent some creative thought or process we went through. Mayb... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 198: Appropriate Game Pacing Ryan Peneff July 20, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week on CadPopCast, I tackle a listener's question about the appropriate speed to play the game. He finds he goes too fast and has to be asked to slow down. At the same time, he's conscious of not wasting ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 197: Different Game, Same Results or Vise Versa? Ryan Peneff July 13, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Games like Magic offer extreme flexibility in mechanics, competition and expression. Many other games offer the same. This week, I reflect on my friend playing a different game, the same way I play Magic. I lik... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 317: Our Favorite Decks and Why Commander Cookout July 12, 2022 Commander, Commander Cookout What are the reasons behind our favorite decks? Why did we pick a commander or a theme? Why did we fall in love? Join us as we explore our favorite decks and the reasons they've stood the test of time in our de... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 196: Influencing CommandFest Culture Ryan Peneff July 7, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Is it possible to influence or even change the meta at an event? What are the culture? Is deck selection part of it? Is your pre-game discussion part of it? Join me this week as I explore some ways I think you ... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 316: How to Win MagicFests Commander Cookout July 5, 2022 Commander, Commander Cookout It's MagicFest season! Want to know how to maximize your experience? Look no further than this week's episode of Commander Cookout Podcast. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your ... Read More...
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...