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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 382 – Gimli, Mournful Lip-Slapping Aggro

Commander Cookout
July 19, 2023
Commander, Commander Cookout
We conclude our Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth coverage (for now) with a very fun, and very CCO-style deck. Join us as we say farewell, the only way Brando knows how: With a Gruul beating! Huge thank ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 246 – The Hosts of Mordor 2.0 & Flavour Home Runs

Ryan Peneff
July 5, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I analyze the upgrades I was able to fit into the Hosts of Mordor precon from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. I swapped a few cards and a few lands. Come hear about what I liked best abou... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 380 – Merry and Pippin Aggro (and Combo) Tokens

Commander Cookout
July 5, 2023
Commander, Commander Cookout
We're back with more hobbits! This time, Marry and Pippin pound face, draw cards, combo with cats and then sit on a field of victory with a few well earned comforts. The salted pork is particularly good. ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 379 – Hobbits of The Shire Knuckle Up!

Commander Cookout
July 1, 2023
Commander, Commander Cookout
You wanted hobbit a theme deck? You got it! Join us for the June bonus episode where we take a patron submission and go deep. Strategy, combos, budget cuts, we've got it all. I'm sure there's even some subtle r... 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 Cookout Podcast, Ep 378 – Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Precons

Commander Cookout
June 27, 2023
Commander, Commander Cookout
We're running it back with the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth precons. Do we like them as much as their Warhammer 40,000 counterparts? One of them we do. Are they worth it to buy? What are our critici... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 244 – CommandFest Edmonton

Ryan Peneff
June 21, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times! You need to get yourself to a Magic event! This week, I recap my time spent at CommandFest Edmonton. Great times with an awesome bunch of people. A few surpr... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 377 – Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Review

Commander Cookout
June 20, 2023
Commander, Commander Cookout
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth: The most anticipated MTG product of the year. Come hear our thoughts. The good, the bad and the awesome! This will go down at Ryan's favorite set of all time. But does ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 243 – Sauron and Tom Bombadil – Card Review/Analysis

Ryan Peneff
June 14, 2023
Commander, Commander ad Populum
From cards that I didn't think should be in the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth to a character that has been left out of nearly every adaptation ever! This week, I cover the multiple iterations of Saur... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 376 – Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Legends Review

Commander Cookout
June 13, 2023
Commander, Commander Cookout
Here we go! It all starts now! Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth reviews, but not how you've been hearing everywhere. On Commander Cookout we give a quick and honest take—the first things that come to mi... Read More...
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