Commander ad Populum

MagicCon Chicago is right around the corner. With a major upcoming event, I take a closer look at why deck selection is so important when it comes to maximizing your experience. And, in true CadPop fashion, I find a way to connect that o our every day lives. Join me. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if...

It's not often that you get all your friends in one spot to play Magic. Last weekend, I got just that! Tune in to listen to my gameplay analysis and weekend-of-Magic recap. 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,...

This week, I finally get to sit down with my good friend MAC and talk all about a new piece of content that we are working on together! Join us and hear about our new passion project: Commander History! 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 spo...

This is it! I'm finally cutting decks! Maybe... Yes, I've decided. Wait, no. Come on a little journey with me to find out, what really goes into important MTG decisions. 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, Fus...

After the great reception that last week's episode had, I decided to think about cleaning house and organizing my EDH decks. It can be tougher than you think to get rid of any. I start by asking the question: How many decks is too many decks? My answer might surprise you. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especial...

As we usher in the new year, it's important to remember to do the little things that fill our lives with pride, joy and accomplishment. I give a few examples of things I've checked off my to-do list over the holidays and highlight how MTG/Commander have helped me realize how important they really are. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated...

Things are getting down to the wire for 2023. This week, I cover my favorite cards that were not selected as part of my top 5 cards for 2023. Additionally, I go deep on a few cards that seemed to be very popular in the CadPop community. Come finish the year off strong with me! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Esp...

With CadPop 269, we continue looking at the year that was 2023. We take a closer look at each set that was released along with cards that effected the format in a major way. 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,...

I kick off the holiday season with a couple of MTG adjacent Christmas Miracles. Then, the 2023 wrap up begins. How are we going to decide what the best cards of the year have been?! In this first of a double recording session, I start by identifying all the products that launched this year and how they effected Commander. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of grea...

When is there finally enough of a certain card, or card type, to create a deck? How strict does one have to be in order to make a theme deck? Is it OK to sacrifice deck power for theme inclusions. All this and more on CadPopCast 267! 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! Bi...

Every once in a while we all do something stupid. Well, this week it's my turn. Join me as I recount a story that is funny now, but at the time was very stressful and disheartening! After that I give an update on the Community Kalamax build that I bring to each event I attend. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Esp...

We start with a quick follow up, after last week's Gwaihir and Gandalf introductory decktech. Then, I go deep on a listener submission on how best to react to, and learn from, the dogpile of attacks that sometimes happen, after the first swing of the game. Support on Patreon, here: https://www. Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially...

We start with a quick follow up, after last week's Gwaihir and Gandalf introductory decktech. Then, I go deep on a listener submission on how best to react to, and learn from, the dogpile of attacks that sometimes happen, after the first swing of the game. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're int...

New deck time! I'm diving in with Gwaihir the Windlord an Azorius bird deck spear-headed by a flock of flying beaters. This deck will be a love letter to Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth and an homage to one of my earliest decks ever, from over a decade ago! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if...

Oh baby, so much to say! I'll leave it to the actual podcast portion of the post. Join me in delving deep into announcements and all their fallout! 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 week, we get into the Scary Season spirit. I highlight some Halloween tropes that can be built around with some kooky and spooky commanders. Join me for traditional Halloween ghouls, monsters and movie villains! 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...

Today's the day! I'm drawing a line in the sand. I'm making a mono blue cEDH deck. With that said, I need another mono-blue casual deck. Join me as I talk through how I think it will be best to make that happen. And, trust me, neither will be your typical mono-blue decks! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especial...

This week, I am looking to slot a new card in to one of my decks. I use it as a fun example to demonstrate all the modern comforts and tools we have as EDH deck builders in today's Magic the Gathering scene. Come take a trip down memory lane and take a moment to appreciate the here-and-now. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being...

After several weeks of travel and conventions, I reflect on the type of question I get asked a ton. How do you start making content? How do you build and connect with an audience? Things like that. The main thing is to be yourself. But, if you want my longer-winded answer, come listen in. Also, NEW LORD OF THE RINGS CARDS! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of gre...

There was some COOL stuff to see at Magic Con Las Vegas. My favorite place to check out is the Magic Market Place. There is so much history to our game and to see it, hold it and talk about it is a really special feeling. Join me as I walk through the convention floor, before the doors opened on Saturday of Magic Con Vegas! Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of gr...

Following a quick rundown of my decks, I theorize what sort of experience I would like to have at the upcoming Magic Con Las Vegas. A big part of that is contingent on what decks come along with me. Gameplay, strategy and level of competition are all important. But, what's most important is my gameplay, and my opponents' gameplay, experiences. My decks help me convey a vibe, a culture and a way of...

This week, I take a few minutes to thank Sheldon Menery, one of the founders of the Commander format, for his contributions to the game. I get into how my Magic philosophy has evolved and improved because of him and how I have become a better person as a result. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you'...

Oh baby! This week, I go deep on a few of my favorite hidden gems in Wilds of Eldraine. That includes a couple cards with the new Bargain mechanic. How does it work? What are our closest comparable cards? Let's get into 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 cards! Big thank yo...

I want to explore the idea of collecting. Whether it be an entire set of cards or just a certain MTG-related thing. Is WOTC making it too hard to collect all of a certain thing? Or, do we just need to pick and choose what it is that we want to latch onto, and be happy with that? Come hear my thoughts. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated...

This week's listener submitted topic is one we all have to wrestle with from time to time. That is, what should we do when building a Commander deck no longer feels like fun. Or, the opposite side of the coin, what steps can we take if playing a deck isn't as fun as we thought it would be. Join me as I discuss both sides of this equation and how to navigate them. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon....