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Commander ad Populum, Ep 344 – Young Players, Commitment and Results

Ryan Peneff
December 22, 2025
Commander, Commander ad Populum
The thing about young players is that you can never expect consistent results. Not without commitment. You cannot expect commitment without making things engaging. You cannot be engaging unless someone is alrea... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 490 – Our First Bracket Update

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May 7, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
Last week, we got our first Bracket Matchmaking System update. Let's dig into what that really means for the format of Commander. Join us on CCO 490! https://youtu.be/-7JhpDoVNnw https://www.spreaker.com/... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 484 – ALL GAME CHANGERS Ultimate Meme Deck!

Commander Cookout
March 26, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week: THE ULTIMATE MEME DECK! We took all 40 Commander Game Changers and shoved them into one powerhouse deck! Or is it? Come hear why combining the 40 most powerful cards in the format doesn't actually me... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 483 – An Energy Decktech – FINALLY!

Commander Cookout
March 19, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
We finally go back to our roots with a classic CCO decktech! Join us for an episode for the ages. Today, we finally tackle an Energy deck! https://youtu.be/lzAjyqK6Sy8 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/com... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 482 – Who’s Coming OFF the Commander Banned List?! – PART 2

Commander Cookout
March 13, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
OK, gun to your head, what cards are getting unbanned in Commander THIS WEEK? Now that we have the Game Changer's list and cards have a buffer or safety net as to not get included in lesser-powered decks, who d... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 481 – Who’s Coming OFF the Commander Banned List?!

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March 5, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
OK, gun to your head, what cards are getting unbanned in Commander? Now that we have the Game Changer's list and cards have a buffer or safety net as to not get included in lesser-powered decks, who do we think... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 480 – How Gamechangers Changed Our Decks

Commander Cookout
February 25, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
We've had a week or so. Come hear about how Commander Brackets and the Game Changers list has affected our decks and our games. https://youtu.be/op2Hy6OuA5M https://www.spreaker.com/episode/commander-cook... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 477 – Aetherdrift Legendary Creatures

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February 5, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
Today, we get into (most of) the legendary creatures from Aetherdrift. The good (Brando's favorite) the bad (Ryan's Favorite) and the ugly (nobody's favorite). https://youtu.be/k5r5A3f8sf4 https://www.spr... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 476 – Aetherdrift First Impressions

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January 29, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
Aetherdrift is just around the corner! Join us for our first look and initial impressions of the set. From the new mechanics, to showcase treatments and where to collect them all, we get deep on what is shaping... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 472 – Year-End Review – EDH’s Best (and Worst) from 2024

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January 1, 2025
Commander, Commander Cookout
What a year! In 2024 we saw a ton of sets (what else is new?!) along with a ton of cool new commanders and cards for our decks. We attended a bunch of events, lived through some ups and downs and partied hard t... Read More...
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