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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 427 – Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds

Commander Cookout
April 2, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
Thunder Junction baby! We kick off our Thunder Junction coverage with a Naya commander that can be build casually, tuned, optimized and even full-blown cEDH competitive combo. Join us! Huge thank you to o... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 426 – Your Deckbuilding Fingerprint

Commander Cookout
March 31, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We all build decks a little differently, and that's OK. Join us as we discuss what makes MTG and Commander so nuanced and complex and how it strengthens friendships over time! Huge thank you to our sponsors,... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 425 – Three Dawg Galaxy News DJ – Boros Enchantress AGAIN?!

Commander Cookout
March 27, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We wrap up MTG FALLOUT with what may be the coolest Boros Enchantress deck you'll find! Card advantage, value, combo potential, Three Dawg's got it all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc69gFv7NBI Huge th... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 423 – Universes Beyond FALLOUT (Not) Set Review

Commander Cookout
March 12, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout, Uncategorized
The more we talk about Universes Beyond: Fallout, the more excited we get. Come hear about all the things we can't wait to get our hands on and all the things we think will make a splash in Commander! Huge t... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 419 – Feather, Radiant Arbiter Boros Enchantress

Commander Cookout
February 21, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We've done some kooky stuff on Commander Cookout. But today could be one of the true kooky classics! Join us for Feather, Radiant Arbiter. A Boros enchantress deck that slaps the lips right off your opponents h... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 418 – Murders at Karlov Manor – (Not) Set Review

Commander Cookout
February 13, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We conclude our close look at Murders at Karlov Manor this week by sharing all the cards we love and very much expect to see make a splash in the Commander format. There are many great cards, to be sure. But—le... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 417 – Murders at Karlov Manor – Legendary Creature Review

Commander Cookout
February 6, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week on CCO, we return to Ravnica, again, again. Join us for a closer look at all of the most powerful and our favorite legendary creatures from Murders at Karlov Manor. The latest from Magic the Gathering... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 413 – Rin and Seri Teaching New Players to EDH

Commander Cookout
January 16, 2024
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Last week, we asked for all your tips and to help us teach new MTG players. You did not disappoint! Join us as we go through said tips while we tech a Rin and Seri deck designed to help new players learn the ga... Read More...

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...
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