Commander ad Populum, Ep 265 – Retaliation Attacks and Over-Correcting Ryan Peneff November 15, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum We start with a quick follow up, after last week's Gwaihir and Gandalf introductory decktech. Then, I go deep with a listener submission on how best to react to, and learn from, the dogpile of attacks that some... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 241 – My 10 Commander Tips Ryan Peneff May 31, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum I take a break from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth this week and get back into some very important Commander talk. Ten pieces of advice I wish I had heard/learned a lot earlier in my Magic-playing car... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 238 – A Content Creator Recap of MagicCon Minneapolis Ryan Peneff May 10, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I do a content creator's recap, from MagicCon Minneapolis. Come hear about all the awesome people and experiences that contributed to a truly excellent weekend of Magic! If you'd like to give ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 237 – Overcoming Adversity Through Magic Ryan Peneff May 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I touch on a few difficult situations I've been thrust into recently. From a tough game at the LGS to a flooded basement! I discuss how Magic and the format of Commander have equipped me with the men... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 235: Pet Decks and New Projects Ryan Peneff April 19, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum What makes a forever deck? What makes a pet deck? Are they the same thing? I aim to answer these questions and more on this week's CadPopCast. Additionally, I ask for some input on a new project. Come listen... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 233: Closing the Loop on Threat Assessment in EDH Ryan Peneff April 5, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, I look at my last four personal decks and discuss how they present a unique challenge for my opponents, when it comes to threat assessment. I wonder at why the deck that people tell me they like the ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 231: The Threat Assessment Threshold Ryan Peneff March 22, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum How far can we push our strategy before we are considered too big of a threat in a game of Commander? When do we cross the line and end up doing more hard than good by being 'too powerful'? I aim to answer thos... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 230: Learning Commander, Over Time Ryan Peneff March 8, 2023 Commander, Commander ad Populum It's hard to tell when little improvements are made, over time. This is true with any game or skill we endeavor to improve upon. This week I use some examples from real life and apply them to MTG, and vise vers... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 214: Being Able to Shift Community Focus Ryan Peneff November 9, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum I delve into why it's important to be able to shift focus and how I've been able to do it. Shifting my focal point has allowed me to become a better Magic player, a better community leader and a better father. ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 207: Real-World Events Transposed onto Magic: the Gathering Ryan Peneff September 21, 2022 Commander, Commander ad Populum We kick off CadPop 207 by comparing our reactions to real-world current events to playing Magic: the Gathering. How has Magic influenced the way we think about important events in our lives? After that, I spitb... Read More...
