Commander ad Populum

It's been twelve years since we got our first precons. I think the time has finally come to give my expanded thoughts on how I think they've affected the format of Commander. Join me! 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 a...

This week, I have a very special guest! Long time listener and friend of the show, John, from Gemstone Mine Podcast . Join us as we talk about everything from teaching new players to the application of lessons learned from cEDH. Find their podcast feed on MTGCast here , as well. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. E...

We conclude the free spell featurette. In the third and final episode of this featurette, I take some time to highlight a ton of my favorite free spells. And, they might now be the ones that you think! 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 spon...

We continue with our free spell featurette. Come listen to everything I think is important when thinking about and adding free spells to your EDH decks. 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...

Based on how much I enjoyed last week's Great Graveyard Episode, I decided to tackle another topic that's been on my mind, of late: free spells. And, with Commander Masters reprinting a cycle of free staple cards, there's no time better than right now. Join me in hearing everything I know about free stuff in Commander. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast . There are a bunch of great b...

This week's episode is everything I know about graveyard hate in Commander, and then some. Join me as I discuss the best graveyard hate cards in each color and why they belong in certain decks. And, for my own decks, why I've made the specific graveyard removal choices that I have. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out t...

This week, I analyze the upgrades I was able to fit into the Host of Mordor precon from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. I swapped a few cards and a few lands. Come hear about what I liked best about the new version of the deck. Then, I get into a listener question about what the biggest flavor hits were from Tales of Middle-Earth. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics,...

This week, I break down, and then rebuild, the Hosts of Mordor Commander precon. Come listen to my theories about the deck, as it is out of the box. Then, potential includes and cuts. I finish with my (slightly) upgraded final product at the end. I can't wait to play it! If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop C...

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times! You need to get yourself to a Magic event! This week, I recap my time spent at CommandFest Edmonton. Great times with an awesome bunch of people. A few surprises thrown in. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop Community Spotlight on Twitter as well. It has...

From cards that I didn't think should be in the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth to a character that has been left out of nearly every adaptation ever! This week, I cover the multiple iterations of Sauron and the only Tom Bombadil ever. I go deep on the cards abilities and how they relate to The Lord of the Rings Text and films. Join me. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's to...

This week is a very special episode for myself. I get all the way into how and why Magic the Gathering connects to our favorite things. For me, that means how and why MTG and Tolkien's Legendarium are woven into my life. How I can use Magic as a vehicle to teach people Tolkien-related themes and lessons. And, as a result, why Lord of the Rings: Tales from Middle-earth will be the most important pr...

I take a break from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth this week and get back into some very important Commander talk. Ten pieces of advice I wish I had heard/learned a lot earlier in my Magic playing career. Join me as we get into what I now do as part of teaching new players MTG. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check...

From our games to our jobs. From what we read to how we think and act. Today, I delve into what I think contributes to who we are as individuals. Magic gives us the opportunity to really discover, explore and develop that into our own life and way of living. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop Community Spot...

I'm kicking off the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth coverage with a bang! We're starting with The Ring! I go deep on the mechanics, lore and design that's packed into The Ring emblem and 'the rings tempts you' mechanic. It's closer to the lore and more powerful than people are giving it credit for. Come find out how. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on T...

This week, I do a content creator's recap, from MagicCon Minneapolis. Come hear about all the awesome people and experiences that contributed to a truly excellent weekend of Magic! If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop Community Spotlight on Twitter as well. It has the social media tags for all the great peopl...

This week, I touch on a few difficult situations I've been thrust into recently. From a tough game at the LGS tova flooded basement! I discuss how Magic and the format of Commander have equipped me with the mental skills to deal with, and overcome, adversities. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop Community S...

I expand on last week's pet deck episode. Why can't we take pet decks apart? What are the things that force us to keep them together? Good times? Game interactions? Special memories? Come hear what I think, with input from those around the Commander ad Populum community. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop C...

What makes a forever deck? What makes a pet deck? Are they the same thing? I aim to answer these questions and more on this week's CadPopCast. Additionally, I ask for some input on a new project. Come listen and find out what I'm up to next! If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop Community Spotlight on Twitter...

The guilt of winning in Commander has become a hot button topic on many fronts since the Rule Zero era began. With cEDH being considered its own format by many Commander aficionados, it's hard for some to distinguish what is OK and what isn't, with regards to pre-game conversations, deck power disclosure and eventually attempting to win the game. I aim to tackle all of that and more, this week on...

This week, I look at my last four personal decks and discuss how they present a unique challenge for my opponents, when it comes to threat assessment. I wonder at why the deck that people tell me they like the least is the deck that gets left alone the longest, and vise versa. It's an interesting way to conclude our discussion on threat assessment in Commander. If you'd like to give me your though...

This week, I continue my discussion on Threat assessment in Commander with community-based input and testimonials. Additionally, I categorize my decks into how I think they should be assessed for threat, in game, and comment on whether those decks care if my opponents think they're the threat... Some really good Commander theory discussion this week! If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today...

How far can we push our strategy before we are considered too big of a threat in a game of Commander? When do we cross the line and end up doing more harm than good by being 'too powerful'? I aim to answer those questions when I talk all about the threat assessment threshold in CadPop 231. Join me. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make su...

It's hard to tell when little improvements are made, over time. This is true with any skill or game we endeavor to improve upon. This week, I use some examples from real life and apply them to MTG and vise versa. Join me! If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop Community Spotlight on Twitter as well. It has the...

It's all one giant MagicCon Philadelphia recap this week. The good, the improvements, the bad, the ugly. With the help of a few listeners in attendance, I go deep on all that was MTG Philly. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the CadPop Community Spotlight on Twitter as well. It has the social media tags for all the g...

Now that MagicCon Philadelphia has come and gone, I discuss why it may be good to feel like you missed out. It's the fear of missing out that keeps us excited to make it out to larger magic events! Then, I theorize when it's the correct time to disassemble your decks. Join me. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check out the Ca...