Commander ad Populum, Ep 161: Getting Better at EDH Ryan Peneff October 27, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum What does it mean to get 'better' at Commander? Does that mean winning more games? Building better decks? Having more fun? Join me this week as I explore not only what it means to get good, but also three very ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 160: Risk and Risk Tolerance Ryan Peneff October 20, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum We all have our own comfort zones. This week, I use Magic, and Commander, to help demonstrate how we all can assess a given situation and its risk factors. In doing so, we can grow our comfort zones, or become ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 159: Giving Thanks to CadPopCast’s Original Influencers Ryan Peneff October 13, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, on CadPopCast, I take a look at another listener email. This one is all about our biggest Magic influences. The people who have shaped us. The ones who made us who we are. The ones we should give tha... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 158: The Importance of Player Experience Ryan Peneff October 6, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum This week, on CadPopCast, I cover a listener's email about a father and son duo who are new to Magic. Having a mentor to help guide you is important for new players. Probably, the most important thing is the me... Read More...
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...