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Commander ad Populum, Ep 265 – Retaliation Attacks and Over-Correcting

Ryan Peneff
November 15, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
We start with a quick follow up, after last week's Gwaihir and Gandalf introductory decktech. Then, I go deep with a listener submission on how best to react to, and learn from, the dogpile of attacks that some... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 241 – My 10 Commander Tips

Ryan Peneff
May 31, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
I take a break from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth this week and get back into some very important Commander talk. Ten pieces of advice I wish I had heard/learned a lot earlier in my Magic-playing car... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 225: Play is the Language of Fun & EDH Rules Committee Updates

Ryan Peneff
February 1, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
We all play in the same language. Whether it's throwing a ball, playing in the pool or slinging cardboard. We can make it work because the game we're playing facilitates a Good Time. It facilitates communicatio... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 223: Play is the Most Powerful Teaching Tool

Ryan Peneff
January 18, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I discuss how it's important to incorporate play into your learning activities. Whether you're learning yourself, or teaching the next generation, play is a very powerful tool.  If you'd like ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 205: Planeswalkers as Commanders

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September 7, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
On CadPop 205, we've got two community topics. The first, a follow up to last week's continuous topic about teaching family members to play. This time, a listener's suggestions combined with my experience and a... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 204: Teaching Your Spouse to Play Magic

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August 31, 2022
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On CadPop 204, I continue to string together related listener submissions about how MtG and Commander have enriched their lives. Today's submission features friend-of-the-show Amy's story about how gaming helpe... Read More...

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