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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 468 – Are the ‘Any Number’ Cards Played Out?

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December 4, 2024
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Is the 'any number' gimmick getting played out? Or are there new and interesting ways WOTC can still do it? Can we find fun and unique strategies with these cards? Come hear what we think. https://youtu.be/4... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 386 – Magus Lucea Kane – The NEW Classic Hydras

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August 8, 2023
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We return to the Arc of Classics. We're exploring what it means to be a true 'classic' in Commander. This week, an old-school archetype: Hydras! But this time, with a Temur twist. Huge thank you to our spons... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 380 – Merry and Pippin Aggro (and Combo) Tokens

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July 5, 2023
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We're back with more hobbits! This time, Marry and Pippin pound face, draw cards, combo with cats and then sit on a field of victory with a few well earned comforts. The salted pork is particularly good. ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 367 – Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy Token Army

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April 26, 2023
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We continue to March (of the Machine) with a funny Gimbal deck. The weird, off-the-wall and downright kooky tokens we make will have everyone you play against laughing. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 357 – Mondrak, Glory Dominus – Token Swarm AND Voltron

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February 28, 2023
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Want the new hotness? Want tokens? Equipment? Is Voltron still a viable strategy? We answer all that and more on Episode 357 of Commander Cookout Podcast! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 323: Mavinda, Mono-White Storm’s Advocate

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August 16, 2022
Commander, Commander Cookout
Two decktechs in a row! This week, we're coming back with another mono-colored deck. This time, Mono-White Storm! Yes, you read that right. A white deck that's looking to cast as many spells in a row as possibl... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 189: Your Magic Motivation

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May 18, 2022
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This week is all about motivation. From the little day-to-day things to the larger desires that we work towards over the course of years, it's important to stay committed and it helps to recognize how things li... Read More...

Commander ad Populum, Ep 186: The Spring Deck Brewing Itch!

Ryan Peneff
April 27, 2022
Commander, Commander ad Populum
Spring has sprung! It's time to get brewing. This week, I discuss two new brews and how I got the inspiration to brew both of them, back to back. Listen in to how getting stomped by a Vintage deck including all... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 274: 8.5-Tails, Mono-White Landfall

Commander Cookout
November 2, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we look at a very non-traditional mono-white landfall deck. We answer all the questions you might have. Can we land hard enough? Can we keep up on cards? Can we control the board? Can we slap lips?! ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 263: Targ Nar, Double EVERYTHING

Commander Cookout
August 31, 2021
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week on CCO, we double EVERYTHING! Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll has the word double in it's text box and that exactly what we lean all the way into. Want hundreds of damage? Want double Attack Phases? Join u... Read More...
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