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Commander ad Populum, Ep 164: Dragons of Tarkir Set Retrospective

Ryan Peneff
November 18, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
We conclude Tarkir Block this week with the Dragons of Tarkir set retrospective. This set had a bunch of cards for one of my personal, and longest standing, decks. Check them all out with me. It'll make your An... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 163: Fate Reforged Set Retrospective

Ryan Peneff
November 10, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, on CadPopCast, we continue our journey through Khans of Tarkir Block, with the Fate Reforged set retrospective. With a couple really good legendary creatures, dragons, hidden gems and another shot at... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 162: Khans of Tarkir Set Retrospective

Ryan Peneff
November 3, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Commander ad Populum returns to the set retrospective this week with Khans of Tarkir! It's been a good long while since our last set retro and Khans of Tarkir doesn't disappoint! Welcome to another very spec... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 161: Getting Better at EDH

Ryan Peneff
October 27, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
What does it mean to get 'better' at Commander? Does that mean winning more games? Building better decks? Having more fun? Join me this week as I explore not only what it means to get good, but also three very ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 152: Tutors vs. Ramp (and everything else)

Ryan Peneff
August 25, 2021
Commander ad Populum
This week, I discuss the differences, either perceived or real, between universal tutors and land ramp. These are two facets of Commander that are more alike that you might think, at first. Both card types exis... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 150: Born of the Gods Set Retrospective

Ryan Peneff
August 11, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week we continue our Greek Odyssey with the Born of the Gods set retrospective. With this small set, there wasn't a ton to offer for the format of Commander. But in certain niche strategies, it was great! ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 144: Life Enrichment Through Magic – pt. 2 – I’m Serious!

Ryan Peneff
June 30, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week on CadPopCast, I continue my discussion about how Magic can enrich your life. This time, with some listener responses and a very frank discussion about how Magic, and the Commander ad Populum communit... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 142: Life Enrichment Through Magic

Ryan Peneff
June 23, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
There are so many ways that Magic has made us better people. Today, I get into three ways in particular that Magic has enriched my life in some positive way. Join me! Welcome to another very special episode ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 139: All about Gatecrash

Ryan Peneff
June 9, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Gatecrash is the second set in the Return to Ravnica Block. As a second 'big set' in a row, it has just as much to offer as RTR proper. Mechanics, cards, commanders, it had it all! Welcome to another very sp... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 109: Learn from your Mistakes

Ryan Peneff
January 20, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, we conclude the original Zendikar Block with Rise of the Eldrazi! Th... Read More...
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