Commander ad Populum

After another week of reflection post MagicCon Chicago, I dig deep into what it means to lead an MTG community with examples based on the structure large events can provide. Combine that with the fantastic culture that large events exhibit and you've got a great recipe to build a fantastic new community.

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Come along on my early-access tour of the MagicCon show floor and hear about the highlights of the show! Come hear about the best parts of being physically present at the largest type of Magic convention in the world. And, about a few things that can always be improved upon.

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This week, we're bringing back the set retrospectives with a look back at the history of MTG's Universes Beyond product launches. Join me for a brief history of time!

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This episode has been a long time coming. I look to conclude my thoughts given way back on Episode 234 of CadPopCast, with the help of a listener email. This week, we take a 10,000 foot view on the topics of guilt, making the most of your knowledge of the format and the guilt some people feel when they win a game of Commander.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.


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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.

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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 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/

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!

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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!
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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!

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