Commander ad Populum

It's not really a trap. I just wanted a catchy title. Today, we're talking about our most powerful decks. Do we shave cards that were originally cEDH-specific includes so we can play in Bracket 4? Is there more to it than that? Come listen to all about that on CadPopCast 356 Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.co...

It's hard not to be romantic about.... Everything! Not to mention MTG. Today on CadPopCast, we look back at 'firsts'. First home run, first heart break and of course, our first Commander Deck. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron....

This week on Commander ad Populum, we are looking into the kind of change you don't notice happening. The kind that is ever present but nobody notices until you look back a week, a month or a year. As Magic players, it's important to acknowledge and understand that type of change.  Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Pat...

We're back at it for another week of CadPopCast! This week is all about change management. I hinted at it last week. Today, we dive all the way in. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards!...

After a recent conversation I had with another parent, I had to ask myself: Are gamers lazy? Is gaming detrimental to our overall wellbeing? Is gaming hurting us in the long run? Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if...

Welcome back to Commander ad Populum! It's been a minute, but I'm back to talk about the opportunities for families at MagicCons and the excitement I feel for approaching that point in my gaming journey and with my own family. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefit...

Join CadPopCast for another community-inspired story. This time, a fun story demonstrating both how hard MTG is to get into and how far we have all come as players. After that: lets get excited about MagicCon Las Vegas! Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits assoc...

When it comes to games, we don't want any drama. Only fun. That said, when it comes up, lets make sure we use our real life problem solving skill and solution-provider experience to help navigate the situation.  Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated wi...

CadPopCast is back! This week we discuss thoughts on the pace of play in kids and in new MTG players. The speed at which newer players experience the game is very interesting and there's much we can learn by experiencing MTG through their eyes. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunc...

CadPop 347 is all about community stories. We begin with a story about teaching and coaching new players, as we are want to do on Commander ad Populum. We conclude with a story of the MTG community rallying together to help an LGS, cosplay store and escape room in their community recover after a fire. Join us. If you are able to donate to the store affected in this week's stories, you can do so he...

What a trip the last month has been! This week, let's take some time to reflect back on the growth we'd seen in our MTG community, ourselves as gamers and those who we have taught the game to in the past. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with bein...

After all these year and all these podcasts and all these games of Magic, I finally put my finger on something I've never quite realized (or vocalized). Come hear about it on Commander ad Populum Episode 345. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with...

The thing about young players is that you can never expect consistent results. Not without commitment. You cannot expect commitment without making things engaging. You cannot be engaging unless someone is already at least a little bit committed! It's a constant circular situation when teaching, coaching and guiding the next generation.  Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/produ...

It's rare to find something you're highly skills and successful at and have that be the same thing you're very passionate about. If you can find passion in your work, community/success in your hobby or everything all in one, you are truly mythic!  Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a b...

Misery loves company, but so does 'good job'. That's the theme of the day. Building a culture of telling people good job while teaching and coaching. Come here how I relate this to a recent MTG game I played on CadPop Episode 342. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great ben...

This week I look back on the past year or so of coaching and teaching and relate it to when I've taught players how to play Magic. The consistant messaging. The patience. The reflections on what's working and what isn't. All of that stuff is important, but the most important part of all of that, no matter what side you're on, is intention. Practice and do everything with intention. Pick up my eBoo...

We kick things off with a gameplay story from the other night at my friend's house. That leads us right into a theory I've been building over the past week or so. Do my decks fall into the 'power' category, or the 'synergy' category? Come hear my thoughts on CadPop Ep 340. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/...

In all things you're trying to improve on, consistency is key. This is also true for teaching, coaching, as well. Come hear about how MTG can help guide our actions when it comes to being consistent. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a p...

Since I started CadPop, much has changed, to say the least. The world is truly a different place. This is true of everything from our jobs, to our communities to our gaming. Come hear how I try to make sense of it all on Commander ad Populum, Episode 338. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There...

MTG is sustainable because it's absolutely unsolvable. Let's unpack that this week on another new CadPop from the car! Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into altered-art cards! Big thank you to the official...

I'm finally back baby! Thank you for waiting. It's great to be back in the saddle. This week on CadPopCast, I give the grand update. Where I've been, why it's a big deal and a look ahead to things I have planned. Join me for a long awaited return! Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a b...

It happened! It's FINALLY HAPPENED! We have a handful of new and powerful cards that have recently been unbanned in Commander. Let's get into it today on CadPop 335. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, he...

Today's community topic is the result of reading and thinking about Commander's Bracket Matchmaking System. What is the real purpose of Bracket 4? How can we use it to have better games of Magic? How can we build or tweak decks to give ourselves a better experience in the no-man's-land between ultra-casual and cEDH? Find out, today! Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/p...

Everyone has their favorite color combination. For me, that's Temur. With Tarkir Dragonstorm, we get a few new Temur legends to choose from and build around. Join me as I mull over which ones I'd like to build, or if I just stick with something older for an upcoming Temur dragon deck I have a burning desire to build!  Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingc...

Sometimes MTG is like a box of Chocolates. Sometimes it's like a game of hockey. Whatever the case may be, we can use it as a tool to help us take advantage of opportunities that arise in our everyday life. From helping us navigate tough social situations to learning the correct order to conduct business in, MTG can help us with it all! Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/produ...