Commander ad Populum, Ep 255 – Wilds of Eldraine – Deep Dive on Bargain Ryan Peneff September 6, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Oh baby! This week, I go deep on a few of my favorite hidden gems in Wilds of Eldraine. That includes a couple cards with the new Bargain mechanic. How does it work? What are our closest comparable cards? Let's... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 253 – When Deck Building Stops Being Fun Ryan Peneff August 23, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week's listener submitted topic is one we all have to wrestle with from time to time. That is, what should we do when building a Commander deck no longer feels like fun. Or, the opposite side of the coin, ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 252 – Are Precons a Bad Thing? Ryan Peneff August 16, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum It's been twelve years since we got our first precons! I think the time has finally come to give my expanded thoughts on how I think they've affected the format of Commander. Join me! Support on Patreon,... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 251 – A Visit from Gemstone Mine Podcast Ryan Peneff August 10, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I have a very special guest! Long-time listener and friend of the show, John, is here from Gemstone Mine Podcast. Join us as we talk about everything from teaching new players to the application of l... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 250 – The Fantastic Free Featurette – Part 3 Ryan Peneff August 2, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum We conclude the Free Spell Featurette! In the third and final episode of this featurette, I take some time to highlight a ton of my favorite free spells. And, they might not be the ones that you think! S... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 249 – The Fantastic Free Featurette – Part 2 Ryan Peneff July 26, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum We continue with our free spell featurette. Come listen to everything I think is important when choosing and adding free spells to your EDH decks. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 248 – The Fantastic Free Featurette – Part 1 Ryan Peneff July 19, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum Based on how much I enjoyed last week's Great Graveyard Episode, I decided to tackle another topic that's been on my mind, of late: free spells. And, with Commander Masters reprinting a cycle of free staple car... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 247 – The Great Graveyard Removal Episode Ryan Peneff July 14, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week's episode is everything I know about Graveyard Hate in Commander, and then some. Join me as I discuss the best graveyard hate cards in each colour and why they belong in certain decks. And, for my own... 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...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 242 – Why MTGxLOTR is the Most Important Set Ever Ryan Peneff June 7, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week is a very special episode for myself. I get all the way into how and why Magic: the Gathering connects to our favorite things. For me, that means how and why MTG and Tolkien's Legendarium are woven in... Read More...
