Not often is it that we say, "I'm going to build that." But, today is that day! Imskir Iron-Eater is the one! Join us for what could be the best new 'Fling' Rakdos Combo daddy! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% disc…

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 p…

Today, the gang gets a call from Sam Gaglio, the mind behind the incredible channel Rhystic Studies! There's no other way to put it: Sam is my favourite creator in Magic: The Gathering. Rhystic Studies is a phenomenal channel with videos that treat Magic with the wonder and appreciation that such a beautiful game deserves. Sam has put out many vide…

After weeks of mentioning it, many playtests and even a few live-action games, we're finally covering my budget, raw dog, no sleeves, Grima Wurmtongue aristocrats deck! Join me for what actually turned into a pretty cool little creation. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a pa…

Jund. A classic color combination and powerful strategy. One of the oldest in the book if you want to out-value, out-race and out-beat your opponent. Come hear about it in its most recent form with Disa the Restless at the helm. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them …

Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to …

There was a great response you my call-out for community submissions last week. Today, I tackle a couple of the doozies that came in. Join me for the first of a two-parter on the CadPop community questions. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into…

Between yesterday's CCO Pre-Show and today's (not) set review, we've got it all packed in! Join us for our favorite mechanics, cards and legendary creatures from Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com…

Today, the gang gets a call from Beth QueenofCardboard! A champion for all, Beth is a member of the Birds of Paradise, a revolving collective of players & creators highlighting the voices of marginalized identities in Magic: The Gathering. Follow Beth on Twitter 00:00:11 - Skip intro button - Introductions 00:02:21 - CardSphere.com ad - Here's the …

Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: CCOSAVE at checkout. For a limited time, you can also use promo code CCOPERKS to …

On June's bonus CCO, we're taking our first look at Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed. Brando knows everything and Ryan knows nothing. Join us if you land anywhere in between! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% disc…

There was a great response you my call-out for community submissions last week. Today, I tackle a couple of the doozies that came in. Join me for the first of a two-parter on the CadPop community questions. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if you're into…

Is The Necrobloom the most powerful legendary creature from Modern Horizons 3? The History of the Dredge mechanic would certainly help us believe that. Come see how wacky this card can get! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You w…

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 gre…

The final new product review for Modern Horizons 3 comes by way of a total precon breakdown and buyer's guide-(ish). Complete with upgrade recommendations! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your …

Today, the gang gets a call from the one and only Joey Schultz from EDHRECast calls to chat about what it takes to walk away and why it's important to work out how to do right by you. Be sure to follow Joey and EDHRECast online (EDHRECast on YouTube). 00:00:11 - Skip intro button - Introductions 00:03;13 - CardSphere.com ad - Here's the link! 00:07…

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…

We're all-the-way into the weeds on Modern Horizons 3! Join us for a Commander Precon Premium Edition and a full product review. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fus…

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 de…

We're kicking off Modern Horizons 3! This is the most exciting set of 2024 and man-o-man, does it have some bangers! Join us as we look at every single new legendary creature from Moddy-Ho-Ho-Ho! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com.…

It's "Howl Am I the Bolcast in this Mine?" part two! Michael, Tony, and Sam of The Howling Salt Mine call into the Bolcast to chat again because they can't get enough! The boys of The Howling Salt Mine call in to let Michael and Tony get a story in this time! Michael's harping on a draft of Mental Misplay's Cube and Tony hates when you don't make u…

On May's bonus CCO, we recap CommandFest Vancouver and go deep on Brando's first vacation ever! Additionally, we've got some funny stories and a very important announcement for Las Vegas and Calgary CCO Experiences. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.Fus…

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…

With the new season, we usher in a new Secret Lair Super Drop. Does this one feel a little different? Do you like it? Do we like it? Or, does it feel cheap? Does it feel low-effort? Does it feel lazy. Come hear what we think. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them her…

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 bei…

Over the last few weeks we have been lamenting over all the words on cards. Today, that all changes. Every card in this deck has a one-word name. We have a ton of fun with this one! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5%…

It's The Howling Salt Month! But we started late, so it's spread across May and June so it's "Howl Am I the Bolcast in this Mine?" part one! The boys of The Howling Salt Mine call in to goof about and chat about their Bolas stories and Sam has a gripe with Tony playing a particular, powerful Amonkhet rare. This is a funny one and I know you'll love…

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…

With the success of last week's budget deck, we decided to crank it up! And by up, we mean down. Come check out all the synergies, card advantage and beatz in one of the most budget decks we've ever done on Commander Cookout! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them her…

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 gre…

Have you ever wanted to play a deck where EVERY CARD says 'draw a card' on it? Well, now you can with this Laughing Jasper Flint deck. Of all things, it's a Rakdos theft deck that's going to let us do it! https://www.FusionGamingOnline.com You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head to Fusion Gaming Online and use exclusive promo code: C…

It's time for another episode of Am I The Bolcast? - the podcast where you ask "Am I the bad guy?" and we say "Probably!" This week, Pro Tour qualifier and former Star City Games writer Jake Browne calls in to chat about a little secret project of his. Jake is a pal who's blended in comedy and Magic words much like Mikey. 00:00:13 - Skip intro butt…

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…

Commander in a Cowboy hat continues as we take a look at the most Selesnia Orzhov deck there ever was! Join us to see how we make huge amounts of tokens, pump them up and crash into our opponents with them. And, the dirty ways Brando approves of to control the board... Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for al…