Commander ad Populum

With Episode 301, we get back into some classic EDH theory. We explore 5 deckbuilding pitfalls. How they happen and how to avoid them. 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 sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode,...

Commander ad Populum turns 300! This week, we celebrate and look back. As a game, as a community, as a format, how have we grown in the last six years?  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 sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for ma...

Inspired by a recent event in my son's life, I decide to tackle the topic of what I consider an important topic to MTG design. The notion that very adult themes, stories and scenarios can be adapted through MTG to become appropriate for an all-age audience. Come hear what I mean.  Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron....

This week, I quickly tackle a new way to lay out cards when deckbuilding. An interesting community submission that I have never thought of. Then, I get into moral victory in Commander. I aim the answer the question: When is enough  enough?   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 c...

After weeks of mentioning it, many playtests and even a few live-action games, we're finally covering my budget, raw dog, no sleeves, Grima Wurmtongue aristocrats deck! Join me for what actually turned into a pretty cool little creation.  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 card...

There was a great response you my call-out for community submissions last week. Today, I tackle a couple of the doozies that came in. Join me for the first of a two-parter on the CadPop community questions.  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 officia...

There was a great response you my call-out for community submissions last week. Today, I tackle a couple of the doozies that came in. Join me for the first of a two-parter on the CadPop community questions.  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 officia...

This week is a catch-all of MTG community topics as well as a call-out for listener submissions. I listen to several casts that have listeners send in audio files with questions. I'd love to give it a go! MTG, community, playgroup dynamics, podcasting. It's all on the table!  Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Espe...

This week, I conclude the process of going through every one of my Commander decks to cut one card in favor of an additional removal spell. This turned into quite a fun little exercise, a cool little learning tool and a quick fix of MTG during a time where I'm not playing a ton.  Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron....

This week, I begin the process of going through every one of my Commander decks to cut one card in favor of an additional removal spell. In doing so, I'm hoping to keep my decks on the same level as other decks in my meta, post Modern Horizons 3. This was a fun, interesting and challenging experiment. And, one I would recommend, if you feel your decks are a little antiquated, compared to your meta...

Sitting down and having a bad game of Magic is good for you. Trust me. Come hear my expanded thoughts the matter and lets work through how tough games can have an impact on our real lives.  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 sponsor of Comma...

This week I give a behind-the-scenes recap on CommandFest Vancouver. From initial set-up to late-night tear-down. The experience was far more work, far more stuff, and far more rewarding than I thought it would be. Come see what it's all about!  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-a...

With the help of another listener email, we tackle a couple pretty big, and pretty rewarding, topics floating around the MTG stratosphere. Failure and the persistence it takes to push past the ever-gnawing doubt and anxiety that caused by it!  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...

This week's community topic is one that I don't think anyone thinks about but take some part in, every time they sit down with Magic on the mind. Do you build more decks? Or do you tweak and tune more decks? Which is more important? Come hear my thoughts on the whole matter. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Espec...

With everything that's being going on with the Commander Cookout Media Group over the past few months, it's been very difficult to strike the right balance of work and play. Luckily MTG has all the depth, complexities and social lessons that I need to get my games back on track!  Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron....

What are the top traits of all great local game stores? I dive deep into what I think are the no-brainer, make-or-break traits today, on CadPop 286. From cleanliness to leadership to management to snacks! We're covering it all today.  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! B...

We continue the discussion from last week on working through tough situations with others with a close look at how MTG and Commander can help us. This time, we focus on being patient with ourselves and others as we learn, teach and grow. A very CadPopCast type episode!  Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially...

When it comes to teaching, coaching and building a community, there's no better way to lead than from the front. Leading by example and showing people how to be better is the ultimate way to elevate those around you.  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 t...

We're running it back with some fallout from last week's episode. I defend my stance on running the minimal number of basic lands and breakdown a deck building theory sent in by a long-time listener. Keep those theories coming in! Let's break them all down.  Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're i...

After a week off with illness, I'm back with a vengeance talking some tech MTG shop! Join me as I run through my mental process and routine for building a new deck.  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 sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion...

With Magic the Gathering, like in many areas of life we seek to become proficient in, a wide variety of exposure over the course of time is what it takes to be successful. Come hear my expanded thoughts on the matter as I recount a very interesting panel attended at MagicCon Chicago.  Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a pat...

After another week of reflection post MagicCon Chicago, I dig deep into what it means to lead an MTG community with examples based on the structure large events can provide. Combine that with the fantastic culture that large events exhibit and you've got a great recipe to build a fantastic new community. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associa...

Come along on my early-access tour of the MagicCon show floor and hear about the highlights of the show! Come hear about the best parts of being physically present at the largest type of Magic convention in the world. And, about a few things that can always be improved upon. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Espec...

This week, we're bringing back the set retrospectives with a look back at the history of MTG's Universes Beyond product launches. Join me for a brief history of time! 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 sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion...

This episode has been a long time coming. I look to conclude my thoughts given way back on Episode 234 of CadPopCast, with the help of a listener email. This week, we take a 10,000 foot view on the topics of guilt, making the most of your knowledge of the format and the guilt some people feel when they win a game of Commander. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of...