Commander ad Populum, Ep 204: Teaching Your Spouse to Play Magic Ryan Peneff August 31, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum 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...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 203: Magic and Learning Difficulties Ryan Peneff August 24, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Today is a very special episode of Commander ad Populum. I tell a couple stories from listeners who reached out about Magic helping them, or their kids, with learning difficulties. Having not the strongest acad... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 202: Growing the EDH Community Ryan Peneff August 17, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I do a small recap on a Magic event I attended with my son and friends. I had an awesome game with some long-time friends and one of their sons. In CadPop Episode 202, I reflect on how Magic doesn't ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 201: Living in the EDH Moment Ryan Peneff August 10, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum We're kicking off the next 200 episodes of CadPopCast, right now! Join me as I discuss why it's important to take things in, as they're happening. Why we should all recognize a good thing and live in the moment... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 198: Appropriate Game Pacing Ryan Peneff July 20, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week on CadPopCast, I tackle a listener's question about the appropriate speed to play the game. He finds he goes too fast and has to be asked to slow down. At the same time, he's conscious of not wasting ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 197: Different Game, Same Results or Vise Versa? Ryan Peneff July 13, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Games like Magic offer extreme flexibility in mechanics, competition and expression. Many other games offer the same. This week, I reflect on my friend playing a different game, the same way I play Magic. I lik... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 193: Giada, Font of Hope – Deck Discussion & Build Ryan Peneff June 15, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Giada, Font of Hope is one of the most intriguing new commanders from Streets of New Capenna. She provides mana ramp and creature pump from the command zone all wrapped up in a two-mana package. She might just ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 192: A New Way to Approach Deck Building Ryan Peneff June 8, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum Having an additional viewpoint or way of thinking through a topic is always a good thing. Today, I I explore a common theme of Commander ad Populum, but in a new way. Join me to hear about a new way of thinking... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 190: Battle for Baldur’s Gate Initial Reaction Ryan Peneff May 25, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum I'm experimenting with something new, this week. I want to take a look at Magic's newest set and give my reaction to some of what we are seeing. This won't be a review but an analysis of how I think the mechani... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 189: Your Magic Motivation Ryan Peneff May 18, 2022 Uncategorized This week is all about motivation. From the little day-to-day things to the larger desires that we work towards over the course of years, it's important to stay committed and it helps to recognize how things li... Read More...
