Commander ad Populum, Ep 290 - Hard Work and Reputation

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. 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, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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. 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, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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. 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, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Interested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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 Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible! They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible! They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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 cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Get the CCO 1" pin before they're gone! https://www.commandercookout.com/product/CCOenamelpin/86Please check out Dufferin Ave Media Network! We are so excited to be involved in such a cool new project: https://www.dufferinave.com/Watch the DAMN Network on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@dufferinavemedianetInterested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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. 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, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Get the CCO 1" pin before they're gone! https://www.commandercookout.com/product/CCOenamelpin/86Please check out Dufferin Ave Media Network! We are so excited to be involved in such a cool new project: https://www.dufferinave.com/Watch the DAMN Network on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@dufferinavemedianetInterested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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. 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, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Get the CCO 1" pin before they're gone! https://www.commandercookout.com/product/CCOenamelpin/86Please check out Dufferin Ave Media Network! We are so excited to be involved in such a cool new project: https://www.dufferinave.com/Watch the DAMN Network on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@dufferinavemedianetInterested in MTG/Commander History? Check out Commander History Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mtg-commander-history--6128728Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible! They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Social media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout

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 if you're into altered-art cards!Big thank you to the official sponsor of Commander ad Populum, Fusion Gaming for making this episode, and future episodes possible!They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/At checkout, use codes CCOSAVE for 5% off your entire order and CCOPERKS for 10% store credit kick-back onto your account at Fusion, when you spend $100CAD, or more!Get the CCO 1" pin before they're gone! https://www.commandercookout.com/product/CCOenamelpin/86 Please check out Dufferin Ave Media Network! We are so excited to be involved in such a cool new project: https://www.dufferinave.com/ Watch the DAMN Network on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@dufferinavemedianetSocial media:https://www.CommanderCookout.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/CommanderCookouthttps://www.Facebook.com/CCOPodcast@CCOPodcast and @CCOBrando on Twitterhttps://www.Patreon.com/CadPopCasthttps://ko-fi.com/commandercookout