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Commander ad Populum, Ep 166: Keeping it 51% Positive

Ryan Peneff
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Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, I delve into a listener email that reminded me that Magic helps us with many things. From recovering after a life-changing event, to parenting, to staying positive. Sometimes, we just need a reminder... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 153: Substitutes for New Products?

Ryan Peneff
September 1, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
If you're feeling fatigued by the never ending stream of new products that have come out, and that are continuing to come out, this week on CadPopCast is the week for you! I give some ideas on how best to spend... 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 145: Becoming Better at Commander by Listening More

Ryan Peneff
July 7, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
This week, we've got two topics. First, a community topic aimed at those who want to improve their game by listening more, and more intently. Then, we finish things off with the Commander's Arsenal Set Retrospe... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 127: The Time I Got Covid-19

Ryan Peneff
April 16, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Today, I discuss my experience after contracting Covid-19. More than anyone in my MtG community knows, they helped me. Now that I've recovered, I'd like to raise awareness that your MtG community, online or oth... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 118: Get rid of TRY in Your Goal Setting

Ryan Peneff
March 3, 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. In today's Community section, I tackle a listener submission on goal setting, bot... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 111: Ken from Stacked EDH, Pt. 1

Ryan Peneff
January 27, 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, I am joined by Ken Baumann of Stacked EDH! In this first of a two-parter, ... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 87: How to be a Content Creator

Ryan Peneff
October 7, 2020
Commander, Commander Cookout
Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. We've got a double hit of community this week. In the first half of the Commu... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 84: The Reserved List Doesn’t Matter

Ryan Peneff
September 26, 2020
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's community topic aims to let everyone know that if they've made it... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 83: I will Reiterate – And Not Just the Time Spiral Version

Ryan Peneff
September 23, 2020
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 our personal wellness and MTG Fitness series with my f... Read More...
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