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Commander ad Populum, Ep 327 – What Do We NEED to Play MTG?

Ryan Peneff
March 1, 2025
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It's easy to let things slide. It's easy to choose the option that is less work. It's easy to let you MTG take a back seat to other activities. But not today! Come hear about what it takes to build and maintain... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 315 – Charity Events Recap

Ryan Peneff
November 12, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
CadPop 315 is packed full of community events. We recap a local charity event and what made it special and look forward to Championship Weekend in Calgary. Everything about both events is awesome! https://ww... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 313 – It’s Not Up to Spongebob, It’s Up to YOU

Ryan Peneff
November 1, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Reflection on the First MagicCon Las Vegas I've ever missed has got me thinking about new products and how they impact the game. Join me to hear about how you have the opportunity, using new products, to shape ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 312 – Help Your LGS Stay Alive!

Ryan Peneff
October 23, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
It's all about adapting to become better this week on Commander ad Populum. From our real-life day-to-day activities and routine, to our MTG gameplay to our LGS. Staying dynamic and in tune with the meta is how... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 311 – My Return to the LGS and the Unban Game

Ryan Peneff
October 17, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
I can't believe how much fun I'm having with what I'm calling 'The Unban Game'. Come hear all about it after a quick and fun game story from my return to in-store play! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/comma... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 309 – CommandFest Toronto Recap

Ryan Peneff
October 2, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
CommandFest Toronto has come and gone. I got to experience so many things that in all my years of MTG content creation and travel, I have never done before. Come hear about the unique and humbling experience th... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 308 – Conflict Management and Resolution in MTG

Ryan Peneff
September 26, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Join me to hear all about how I've resolved problems in the past. From workplace issues, to MagicCons, to you local game store. There's certain tools and types of conversations you can use to make everyone's ex... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 306 – When Our Decks Become TOO Powerful

Ryan Peneff
September 12, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
After being inspired by a recent episode of Commander Cookout Podcast, I'm back at it with a follow up topic: What should we do when our decks become too powerful? There are several approaches. Come find out my... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 305 – Our Unique Deckbuilding Journeys

Ryan Peneff
September 5, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We all go through our own crap. That's true when it comes to MTG as well. We all have our own unique MTG and deckbuilding journeys. Come hear about mine. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/commander-ad-populum... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 303 – Creative Expression in MTG

Ryan Peneff
August 21, 2024
Commander, Commander ad Populum
After a fantastic weekend in a totally different hobby world, it's fun and exciting to look at applying other forms of creativity and expression to MTG. Join in the conversation on X and Discord! https://www... Read More...
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