Commander ad Populum

This week, I go deep on card power and card efficiency. It's important to somewhat define and differentiate the two. This will allow you to build better decks and better relationships in your gaming circle. 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 ta...

I'm at it again! This week, I'm reminding people how fun live events are. This time, I'm discussing regional, small-style, tournaments. Cultural pockets of MtG that offer a unique snapshot of that area's casual and competitive scene. I finish by telling a game-play story from one such event. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to c...

We all play in the same language. Whether it's throwing a ball, playing in the pool or slinging cardboard. We can make it work because the game we're playing facilitates a good time. It facilitate communication. It facilitates friendship. Playing the game is speaking the language of fun. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hit me up on Twitter @CadPopCast . Make sure to check...

This week' I'm joined by the dudes over on Casual Tutors Podcast. We talk about our favorite things about MtG and Commander. Our favorite Commanders, why we built them and why they've lasted so long in our arsenals. We touch on what makes Commander special and conclude with a teaser for me appearing on their show tomorrow.  You can find Casual Tutors wherever podcasts are found! If you'd like to g...

This week, I discuss how it's important to incorporate play into your learning activities. Whether you're learning yourself, or teaching the next generation, play is a very powerful tool. 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 grea...

This week, I take a look at a listener email and outline the ways he detuned a Commander deck as a means to play it more often. I relate his experience to my own Balthor the Defiled deck and how it was getting too tuned and powerful at my LGS. 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 Twitte...

I catch all in this episode. A quick holiday recap, a little bit on MtG/Commander helping us get back into the swing of things and, of course, a quick mention of the upcoming Lord of the Rings set as I inquire about the type of coverage everyone wants to see. Let me know! 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...

In the final episode of the year, I highlight my 10 favorite cards from 2022. One of which, I haven't even played yet! Join me in sending 2022 off, into the sunset. 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 people, and channels,...

If you've never been to a bigger magic event, you should! They're the best. This week, I spend some time recapping a recent event I attended and reminding first-timers that more than anything, it's important to keep in mind these events are engineered for fun with friends. Come see hat I mean. Additionally, I take my first real look at Dominaria Remastered. There's a ton of hits in the set that ha...

The Archimandrite rips! Join me in discussing the initial build concept and reflecting on the first couple games! Additionally, I discuss a few commanders who, like The Archimandrite, I feel have multiple build paths. 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 soci...

I dive back into mono-blue card choices and strategy. From cutting powerful blue cards out of my deck to make it less powerful, to including cards that my opponents will want removed, this episode, I make sure to cover playing blue on hard mode! 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 Spotligh...

Oh baby! Today is my jam! I'm starting to build a deck that I've been waiting for the commander of for years! The Archimandrite. Advisor tribal time! Join me in the initial theory phase of making the wimpiest creatures into the brawniest beaters! 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 Twi...

One of several topics this week is how to weaponize your deck, on a strict budget. I discuss changing the way I build and the way I play to best utilize the inexpensive cards in my collection. 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...

In CadPop 214, I delve into why it's important to be able to shift focus and how I've been able to do it. Shifting my focal point has allowed me to become a better Magic player, a better community leader and a better father. I suggest approaching any important aspect of your life with an open mind and finding out where that may take you. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics, hi...

Magic 30 far exceeded my expectations, in many regards. Today's I cover some of the areas that it was great. I also theorize how certain experiences there could have been better. A great follow up episode, after last week's perfect event checklist episode.  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 Spotl...

On CadPop this week, I go over a checklist of what my perfect Magic event must have. From gameplay requirements to catering and drink specials, I cover it all! Come listen and let me know your perfect event must-haves. 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 soc...

If you're like me, you've heard a lot about Magic's 30th anniversary Beta-reprint product. Today I get into the positives and negatives of skirting the reserved list and the $1000 price tag that comes along with 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 Community Spotlight on Twitter as well. It has the social...

This week, I tackle the topic that ist he Commander Banned list. A topics where people can't agree since the start of the format! Come hear my thoughts. Maybe it'll help provide some clarity on where I think the format is at and how best to tackle difficult Rule Zero conversations. Special thanks goes out to Everything Sideways, the MTG Punk band who was gracious enough to send me their debut albu...

This week is all about how different forms of art and how we choose to decorate our bodies with art can influence our deck building. That, and a quick update on my latest mono-white deck that's been relegated to the back burner for some time! Special thanks goes out to Everything Sideways, the MTG Punk band who was gracious enough to send me their debut album, Planeswalker Punk early. The official...

This week, I expand on the idea that we have infinite stories available to us, right here on Earth Plane. Today, I discuss five legendary Canadians that would help tell the story of Canada in the 20th Century. Listen in, then submit your own real legendary figures. 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 Communi...

We kick off CadPop 207 by comparing our reactions to real-world current events to playing Magic the Gathering. How has Magic influenced the way we think about important events in our lives? After that, I spitball-theorize what it might look like to have MtG sets based on real points in the history of Earth. It was a very fun thought experiment and one I hope to expand on! If you'd like to give me...

I kick off this week's episode by putting a nice little cherry on the topic we've been carrying over, from week to week. It's a community story of one Magic player giving his wife a special present to remind her that MtG and Commander are very important in their relationship. Even if she doesn't play. Then, I go deep on vehicle commanders and what it means to have multiple decks that employ the sa...

On CadPop 205, we've got two community topics. The first, a follow up to last week's continuous topic about teaching family members to play. This time, a listener's suggestions combined with my experience and advice on teaching young kids to play Magic. After that, I expand my thoughts on the very few planeswalkers we have ever gotten as commanders. Come listen to what I think on the subject and l...

On CadPop 204, I continue to string together related listener submissions about how MtG and Commander have enriched their lives. Today's submission features friend-of-the-show Amy's story about how gaming helped her with family struggles and how learning how to play Magic strengthened her and her husband's bond. I conclude with four great tips when teaching your spouse to play Magic. If you'd like...

Today is a very special episode of Commander ad Populum. I tell a couple stories from listeners who reached out about Magic helping them, or their kids, with learning difficulties. Having not the strongest academic accolades in early primary school, these stories resonated profoundly with me. Join me to listen in on how Magic helps us learn. If you'd like to give me your thoughts on today's topics...