Commander ad Populum, Ep 237 – Overcoming Adversity Through Magic Ryan Peneff May 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I touch on a few difficult situations I've been thrust into recently. From a tough game at the LGS to a flooded basement! I discuss how Magic and the format of Commander have equipped me with the men... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 235: Pet Decks and New Projects Ryan Peneff April 19, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum What makes a forever deck? What makes a pet deck? Are they the same thing? I aim to answer these questions and more on this week's CadPopCast. Additionally, I ask for some input on a new project. Come listen... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 234: The Guilt of Winning in EDH Ryan Peneff April 13, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum The guilt of winning in Commander has become a hot button topic on many fronts since the Rule Zero era began. With cEDH being considered its own format by many Commander aficionados, it's hard for some to disti... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 233: Closing the Loop on Threat Assessment in EDH Ryan Peneff April 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I look at my last four personal decks and discuss how they present a unique challenge for my opponents, when it comes to threat assessment. I wonder at why the deck that people tell me they like the ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 232: MORE Threat Assessment Ryan Peneff March 29, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I continue my discussion on Threat Assessment in Commander with community-based input and testimonials. Additionally, I categorize my decks into how I think they should be assessed for threat in game... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 231: The Threat Assessment Threshold Ryan Peneff March 22, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum How far can we push our strategy before we are considered too big of a threat in a game of Commander? When do we cross the line and end up doing more hard than good by being 'too powerful'? I aim to answer thos... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 230: Learning Commander, Over Time Ryan Peneff March 8, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum It's hard to tell when little improvements are made, over time. This is true with any game or skill we endeavor to improve upon. This week I use some examples from real life and apply them to MTG, and vise vers... 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 206: Too Many Vehicle Decks? Ryan Peneff September 15, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum I kick off this week's episode by putting a nice little cherry on the topic we've been carrying over, from week to week. It's a community story of one Magic player giving his wife a special present to remind he... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 205: Planeswalkers as Commanders Ryan Peneff 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...
