Commander ad Populum

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. In this week's Community section I touch on both the importance of living in the now, but also looking ahead. Planning for your education, career and things your passionate about are just as important as being present in the here and now. As it relates to Magic, enjoy the sets...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. In this week's Community section I tackle a remind everyone to stay connect with those they play Magic with. I recently had a video chat with some of my Magic friends from around the world and it reinvigorated me! The mental and emotional high of connecting with others and talk...

Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! Today's list is a Patreon supporter list submitted by Tyler Coats. It can be found here:https://archidekt.com/decks/357391#Church_of_Fervor Huge thank you to all the supporters of the podcast! If you'd like to have a deck featured, or take a to look at any of the other benefits of becoming patron, head here: https://www.pa...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. In this week's Community section I tackle a Facebook topic request. I discuss an argument as old as time. Is it better to buy singles, or sealed product. This drove me to touch on how Magic can influence our decision making process when it comes to budget and personal finances...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. In this week's Community section I reflect on the last six months and give an my bi-annual update on what's to come from Commander ad Populum. I hope everyone finds it encouraging and is as excited as I am for the next steps! The Technical section this week looks at mechanics t...

Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! Today's list is a Patreon supporter list submitted by Aaron Carr. It can be found here: https://archidekt.com/decks/236267#Not_Spectre_Tribal Huge thank you to all the supporters of the podcast! If you'd like to have a deck featured, or take a look at any of the other benefits of becoming patron, head here: https://www.pat...

In this week's Community section I talk about a physical injury that I had happen to me, last week. I wanted to let everyone know how the online Magic community has helped me without even knowing it! The Technical section this week looks at mechanics that were introduced in the set Darksteel. Modular and Indestructible. Today's set Retrospective highlights: Darksteel! The small set with a big impa...

Welcome to the first ever deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! Today's list is a Patreon supporter list submitted by Deezer Irons. It can be found here: archidekt.com/decks/127124#Estrid_Pillow_Fort Huge thank you to all the supporters of the podcast! If you'd like to have a deck featured, or take a look at any of the other benefits of becoming patron, head here: https://www.pa...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's Community section I extend my thanks to all the listeners, supporters, those who submitted show topics, deck lists, sponsors and everyone else that has made Commander ad Populum possible! The last year of solo podcasting have been a pleasure. Here's to another year...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's Community section looks at Young Dragon Highlander, an extension of the EDHD arm and an excellent resource if you're looking to teach your young one(s) to learn Magic. Written and/or edited by friend of the show, Joe Hofmann, this series aims to shed light on the be...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's Community section highlights some of the ways that the online Magic community has shown me resourcefulness, creativity, dedication and productive ways to stay connected with Magic and Commander. Despite the public health situation, the Magic community is still havin...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's Community section looks at Magic as a support for people with similar interests or issues. It also looks to the Magic community at large to band together in difficult times. Like with the public health crisis so many of us are facing, currently. The Technical sectio...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I sit down with Zack Taylor from Commander Social Podcast. We discuss how Magic has helped him with his anxiety at work and when he goes out to social functions. He uses examples of when he's traveled to MagicFests, either to grind the main event, or to jam casual Co...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's community section thanks all that had taken part in Commander ad Populum's recent social media campaign. The goal was to help those in the online Magic community who may be struggling in areas of their life. Additionally, there was great input from members of the co...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's community section tells the story of one listener and community member who went on an amazing weight-loss journey. Along the way, he opened up a game store and let the gaming lifestyle, and diet, creep back in to his life. With encouragement from his gaming friends...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's community section looks at a few ways to add value to your Magic collection. By prioritizing lands cards, keeping things sorted and being able to access things to trade to our friends, we can make sure we are making sound collectible trading card decisions. This wee...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's community section leans into how individual games of Commander are special. Each is unique and fleeting. If it's a good game, savor and cherish it. If it's a bad game, just remember that it's one game of many. The take home message, focus on having fun with your fri...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I discuss what I think it takes to be successful. I give my thoughts on tangible goal setting, commitment and making things happen. Whatever 'it' is, all you have to do is decide that you want something. Truly decide. Everything else will move around you, at that poi...

This week, I conclude my interview with Commander Architect for Wizards of the Coast, Gavin Verhey. We touch on how Gavin manages his responsibilities as a young profession. He gives us a myriad of examples of how Magic has touched the lives of people he’s come into contact with. Gavin opens up on how he couldn’t imagine a life or world without Magic. We conclude with the rest of the CadPop Quick...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I sit down with Commander Architect for Wizards of the Coast, Gavin Verhey. We kick things off with some CadPop Quick Hits as Gavin starts to tell us about what he does and how he operates on a day to day basis. In part one of this interview, we touch on the cultural...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I go deep on why cards get chosen to go into decks. I use specific examples from my very own Pramikon, Persistent Petitioners build. If anyone is interested in seeing the build in a digital space, let me know on Twitter. I can get it entered and posted up on my socia...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I discuss supporting local gaming stores and a recent experience that would not have been possible without my own, very welcoming game store. It's important that we, as a community keep these places alive. This week's set retrospective: Planeshift. The second set in...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I discuss committing to things for the long haul. It's not about going hard as soon as a certain time of year hits. It's about consistent lifestyle choices that raise the ground floor of life. Of course, complete with many Magic: the Gathering and Commander-specific...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I share some of my favorite holiday snacks and drinks to indulge in with friends and family over the holidays. Of course, I touch on how best to pair them with Commander as well! I touch on some best practices for consumption over the holidays and how to keep yoursel...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I highlight a couple other creators who I think are doing a great job in the community. Both for their approach and philosophy on the format of Commander, but also because they are great people who are sharing a great message for the community at large. They are Anto...