Commander ad Populum

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...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I conclude my chat with Joey Schultz. Writer/editor for EDHREC.com and host of EDHRECast. We touch on the holidays, representation in Magic and possible plans for MagicFest Seattle. Joey's work can be found all over EDHREC.com. Go check him out today! EDHRECast is pa...

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 to talk with Joey Schultz. Writer and editor for EDHREC.com and host of EDHRECast. We discuss all things family because his entire family plays Commander! Joey's work can be found all over EDHREC.com. Go check him out today! EDHRECast is particularly good,...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I tell the story of a listener from The Netherlands. His name is Mark and he was a major inspiration to me years ago. Mark's name over on the MtGSalvation.com forums all those years ago was Magnus Magicus. Believe it or not Mark, in part, shaped who I am today. You c...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I tell the story of a listener from New Zealand. His name is Sam. He plays online, mostly. Oh ya, he's legally blind. I cover the challenges Sam faces along with insecurities that Magic players in general might have. My suggestion was to just go for it. There's plent...

Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I make sure to take a few minutes to acknowledge Remembrance Day and/or Veteran's Day. I talk about a friend of mine who is an active member of the United States Air Force. He mentioned missing his family while overseas as well as bonding with other members of the mi...

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 to talk about the rigors of content creation and MtG burnout with fellow creator, Max Crandell. Max co-hosts CMDR Central. He tells tales of planning for, and recovering from, Magic Fest Las Vegas. If you'd like to check out CMDR Central, you can do so HER...