Commander ad Populum, Ep 304 - Finding the Good in the Bad

I give a brief tournament report and retrospective of the recent Canadian Tour Stop in Regina and an insight as to what it's like to feel like a new player at an MTG event again! With a great number of games in a single day, there's lots to talk about!Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Support 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 CCOSUMMER 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

After being inspired by a recent episode of Commander Cookout Podcast, I'm back at it with a follow up topic. What should we do when our decks become too powerful? There are several approaches. Come find out my thoughts.Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Support 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 CCOSUMMER 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

We all go through our own crap. That's true when it comes to MTG as well. We all have our own unique MTG and deckbuilding journeys. Come hear about mine.Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Support 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 CCOSUMMER 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

What a week I've had! Come hear about how MTG and the MTG community has helped me find the good in what has been quite an intense and eventful week.Pick up my eBook here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Support 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 CCOSUMMER 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

After a fantastic weekend in a totally different hobby world, it's fun an exciting to look at applying other forms of creativity and expression to MTG. Join in the conversation on X and Discord! Pick up Painting Trading Cards eBook, by Ryan Peneff here: https://www.commandercookout.com/product/paintingtradingcards/87Support 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 CCOSUMMER 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

CadPop 302 is all about how to find time to play Magic. Everyone is busy. Everything is expensive. Nobody has time. This week, I talk about finding ways to enjoy Magic, and if all else fails, force yourself to play! 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 CCOSUMMER 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

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, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSUMMER 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

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 making this episode, and future episodes possible. They can be found online at: https://www.fusiongamingonline.com/ At checkout, use codes CCOSUMMER 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

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. 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 CCOSUMMER 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 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 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