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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 481 – Who’s Coming OFF the Commander Banned List?!

Commander Cookout
March 5, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
OK, gun to your head, what cards are getting unbanned in Commander? Now that we have the Game Changer's list and cards have a buffer or safety net as to not get included in lesser-powered decks, who do we think... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 327 – What Do We NEED to Play MTG?

Ryan Peneff
March 1, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
It's easy to let things slide. It's easy to choose the option that is less work. It's easy to let you MTG take a back seat to other activities. But not today! Come hear about what it takes to build and maintain... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 480 – How Gamechangers Changed Our Decks

Commander Cookout
February 25, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
We've had a week or so. Come hear about how Commander Brackets and the Game Changers list has affected our decks and our games. https://youtu.be/op2Hy6OuA5M https://www.spreaker.com/episode/commander-cook... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 326 – Why I Love Commander Brackets

Ryan Peneff
February 22, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
With all the talk about Commander Brackets matchmaking system, I decide to give some expanded thoughts on why I feel this is such a great tool for the Commander Community at large. Come check it out and let me ... 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 Cookout Podcast, Ep 478 – Aetherdrift Best of the Rest Review

Commander Cookout
February 13, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
Aetherdrift is now! We're excited to be back and chatting about our favorite cards from the set and what decks they will go in. Join us for a fun-filled episode. https://youtu.be/i08ru3IXPRs https://www.s... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 325 – Make Your Magic Refreshing Again

Ryan Peneff
February 6, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Over the past month I've had the pleasure of re-experiencing a few things 'for the first time'. From new jobs to first sporting experiences. Come here how that's translated into my MTG experience. https://ww... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 477 – Aetherdrift Legendary Creatures

Commander Cookout
February 5, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
Today, we get into (most of) the legendary creatures from Aetherdrift. The good (Brando's favorite) the bad (Ryan's Favorite) and the ugly (nobody's favorite). https://youtu.be/k5r5A3f8sf4 https://www.spr... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 324 – What Keeps You Coming Back to MTG?

Ryan Peneff
January 31, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
What allows MTG to stand the test of time? What continues to bring us back time and time again? What makes us call it Cardboard Crack? Today, that's what we dive into on Commander ad Populum 324. https://www... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 476 – Aetherdrift First Impressions

Commander Cookout
January 29, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
Aetherdrift is just around the corner! Join us for our first look and initial impressions of the set. From the new mechanics, to showcase treatments and where to collect them all, we get deep on what is shaping... Read More...
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