Commander ad Populum

With all the talk about Commander Brackets matchmaking system, I decide to give some expanded thoughts on why I feel this is such a great tool for the Commander Community at large. Come check it out and let me know what you think! Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commanderc...

Over the past month I've had the pleasure of re-experiencing a few things 'for the first time'. From new jobs to first sporting experiences. Come here how that's translated into my MTG experience. 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/paintingtrading...

What allows MTG to stand the test of time? What continues to bring us back time and time again? What makes us call it Cardboard Crack? Today, that's what we dive into on Commander ad Populum 324. 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/paintingtradingc...

This week, a great listener question from Gemstone Mine John about learning from when we were younger. Both in Magic and in life. 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, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There a...

Learning from winning is good. But, lessons learned from loosing, whether that be games of EDH or hockey or some other game, are the absolute best and most valuable we can get! 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...

My first deck of the year is not actually a new build but a pivot from an old strategy that I love to a new take that I know is going to be fun, powerful and full of value. Listen to CadPop 321 to hear all about it. 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/prod...

Let's kick off 2025 the right way by focusing on actionable change that we know will make a difference. Whether it being wanting to play more Magic, or re-dedicate ourselves to fitness routine, we need to make smarter changes to our lifestyles than just a crumby old New Years resolutions. Come hear how I've seen success doing just that. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/produ...

We've got a ton of community-based topics this week. We start with a tribute and finish strong on Commander-focused MTG Finance based on the recent Banned and Restricted List updates. Do not miss this one.  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/paint...

I had a new idea for a gift guide this year. Let's focus on ways to both make our gifts more meaniful and to give back to our community. 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, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast ....

It's time for the most aggro of mill strategies you've ever seen! That's right, CadPop deck techs return with a special look at Our newest 10-power commander: The Mindskinner!  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...

To some, a Regional Championship weekend is a crucial part of the Canadian Magic Tour and serves as a stepping stone for players wishing to reach the Pro Tour. To many others, it's like a mini CommandFest. Join me as I guide a virtual audio tour through Regional Championship Weekend Calgary. Let's take a look at all the things that make it both a competitive players battleground and a casual playe...

CadPop 315 is packed full of community events. We recap a local charity event and what made it special and look forward to Championship Weekend in Calgary. Everything about both events is awesome! 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/paintingtrading...

This week is all about practice in MTG. But what does that mean? How do you practice a game like Magic? Actually, it's not quite how you think. Let's break it down by first looking at examples from other games on CadPopCast 314.  Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commanderco...

Reflection on the First MagicCon Las Vegas I've ever missed has got me thinking about new products and how they impact the game. Join me to hear about how you have the opportunity, using new products, to shape the game of Magic for the better. Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://w...

It's all about adapting to become better this week on Commander ad Populum. From our real-life day-to-day activities and routine, to our MTG gameplay to our LGS. Staying dynamic and in tune with the meta is how we all weather the storms that go on around us, each day.  Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by R...

I can't believe how much fun I'm having with what I'm calling 'The Unban Game'. Come hear all about it after a quick and fun game story from my return to in-store play! 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,...

How do we improve our casual decks? Is it by making them faster? If so, is it appropriate in casual Commander to just jam whatever mana rocks we want? Come hear my thoughts on the matter. 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...

CommandFest Toronto has come and gone. I got to experience so many things that in all my years of MTG content creation and travel, I have never done before. Come hear about the unique and humbling experience that was! 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/pr...

Join me to hear all about how I've resolved problems in the past. From workplace issues, to MagicCons, to you local game store. There's certain tools and types of conversations you can use to make everyone's experiences better. You're going to need your best communication tools this week! Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Pick up Painting Tradi...

I give a brief tournament report and retrospective of the recent Canadian Tour Stop in Regina and an insight as to what it's like to feel like a new player at an MTG event again! With a great number of games in a single day, there's lots to talk about! Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here:...

After being inspired by a recent episode of Commander Cookout Podcast, I'm back at it with a follow up topic. What should we do when our decks become too powerful? There are several approaches. Come find out my thoughts. 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...

We all go through our own crap. That's true when it comes to MTG as well. We all have our own unique MTG and deckbuilding journeys. Come hear about mine. 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, here: Patreon....

What a week I've had! Come hear about how MTG and the MTG community has helped me find the good in what has been quite an intense and eventful week. 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, here: Patreon.com/C...

After a fantastic weekend in a totally different hobby world, it's fun an exciting to look at applying other forms of creativity and expression to MTG. Join in the conversation on X and Discord!  Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87 Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great be...

CadPop 302 is all about how to find time to play Magic. Everyone is busy. Everything is expensive. Nobody has time. This week, I talk about finding ways to enjoy Magic, and if all else fails, force yourself to play!  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 th...