Commander ad Populum, Ep 156: De-Stigmatize Playing Mono-Blue Ryan Peneff September 22, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I talk about the stigma around playing, and playing against, mono-blue decks in Commander. Why don't some people like it? What are some of the strategies? And how do we make it fun for everyone? W... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 154: Having a Plan to Win & Bonus Creative Exercises! Ryan Peneff September 8, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I recount a game that I had at FNM. The game reminded me that it's important to identify a plan when playing Commander. A plan that you can lean on, adjust on the fly, and eventually ride to victory ... 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 148: The Return of FNM! Ryan Peneff July 28, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum Friday Night Magic kicks up, in Canada, August 6! Be ready physically and mentally to get things back to normal. Whatever the new normal looks like. This week, I've got some things for us all to consider prior ... 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 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 138: We’re Returning to Ravnica! Ryan Peneff June 2, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, it's all about Return to Ravnica! We revisit everything RTR from the pre-release to trivia to all the cards that you should be playing in your Commander decks. Join me for a trip down memory lane. ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 136: When to Take a Deck Apart Ryan Peneff May 26, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I aim to answer the questions: when should you take a deck apart? And: why should you take a deck apart? At first the answers seemed simple. Then, they seemed difficult to put a finger on. Then, it t... Read More...
