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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 262: A New Way to Rule 0

Commander Cookout
August 28, 2021
Commander, Commander ad Populum
On this month's bonus episode of CCO, we discuss our feelings on the evolution of Rule Zero and give our thoughts on how best to tackle pre-game conversations in Commander. Hot takes are left right and center i... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 261: When does it become THAT Urza Deck?

Commander Cookout
August 24, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we feature two Urza, Lord High Artificer decks that look very different. We answer the questions, at what point is it THAT Urza deck? How much control should you include? Are there non-combo ways to ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 260: Big Zurzoth, Chaos Rider (and destroyer?) of Friendships

Commander Cookout
August 17, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we feature a Zurzoth, Chaos Rider deck submitted by a long-time friend of CCO Podcast. It's the exact kind of deck someone would build for a long-time Magic enthusiast that you're trying to introduce... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 259: Kalain, Reclusive Painter Treasure Tribal

Commander Cookout
August 10, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout, Decklists
As we continue episodes on the art of Commander deck building, this week's CCO focuses hard on the kinds of decks that include deep themes and those that are great decks to share with friends. Huge thank you... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 258: Drizzt Do’Urden Vorthos Deck

Commander Cookout
August 3, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week on CCO, we jump back into the Arc of The Art of Deckbuilding, sort of. We take a look at the thought process, flavor/theme considerations, and art of building a Vorthos deck. Huge thank you to our ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 257: Norin the Wary in Forgotten Realms

Commander Cookout
July 31, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
CCO Brando's first deck edits since Adventures in the Forgotten Realms has dropped are happening in his oldest, and most prized, deck: Norin the Wary. Come see how this CCO Podcast classic is being updated with... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 256: Forgotten Realms Precon Review

Commander Cookout
July 27, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
CCO's final week of Forgotten Realms reviews is now! Join us to hear our full thoughts on the Forgotten Realms Commander precon decks, new cards, reprints and the color white's achievements! Huge thank you t... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 255: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Review

Commander Cookout
July 20, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we discuss everything from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Cards, art, showcase frames, flavor and of course, our favorite cards to slap lips with! Join us as we swoon. Huge thank you to our s... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 254: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Legendary Review w/ D&D Lore

Commander Cookout
July 13, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
Join us as we kick off a new campaign and head into The Forgotten Realms! We start off with some initial thoughts and cover the cards and D&D lore behind a ton of the new legendary creatures from Adventures... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 253: The Art of Theme Decks w/ Liliana and Zombies

Commander Cookout
July 6, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout, Decklists
This week's CCO adventure crams as many Liliana's as we could find. And zombies. And then, more Lilianas! Come see if we spread ourselves too thin, again. Or, did we strike the perfect balance of theme, power l... Read More...
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