Our first Thunder Junction Commander decktech is one that Brando was very excited about. Come here about all the potential that Obeka, Splitter of Seconds has. From casual to combo to cEDH, this episode has it all! 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.Fusi…

This week, CCORyan of the Commander Cookout media empire calls to chat with Mike about being mindful of how your playstyle can impact other players. Follow CCORyan on Twitter @CCOPodcast Head to https://www.commandercookout.com for all things CCO, BBO, DDO, and all the other letters they'll eventually get to! Edited by Ken Peddle Check us out on Yo…

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…

This week, Jason Alt of Brainstorm Brewery and our bossman over at EDHREC and Commander's Herald joins in to talk about the sin of wasting people's time and the card Farewell. Follow Jason on Twitter @JasonEAlt Check out www.edhrec.com and www.commandersherald.com Edited by Ken Peddle Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AmITheBolcast F…

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 ben…

On Aprils bonus CCO, we take a look at everything else in Thunder Junction that we liked, as well as a few things that could have been done better. 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 orde…

We continue looking at all the rootin' tootin' fun and excitement that is Outlaws of Thunder Junction! Join us as we go over the mechanics, themes and our favorite cards from the new set. 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.…

When it comes to teaching, coaching and building a community, there's no better way to lead than from the front. Leading by example and showing people how to be better is the ultimate way to elevate those around you. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associated with being a patron. Especially if y…

While we express a little bit of let-down with Outlaws of Thunder Junction, there is certainly many new legendary creatures to be excited about! Come hear about all of our favorites. 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 …

We're running it back with some fallout from last week's episode. I defend my stance on running the minimal number of basic lands and breakdown a deck building theory sent in by a long-time listener. Keep those theories coming in! Let's break them all down. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benefits associ…

Thunder Junction baby! We kick off our thunder junction coverage with a Naya commander that can be built casually, tuned, optimized and even full-blown cEDH competitive combo. Join us! 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…

After a week off with illness, I'm back with a vengeance talking some tech MTG shop! Join me as I run through my mental process and routine for building a new deck. 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 o…

We all build decks a little differently, and that's OK. Join us as we discuss what makes MTG and Commander so nuanced and complex and how it strengthens friendships over time! 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% disco…

This week, Kurohitsuki calls in with a spicy, spicy take right off the bat! Follow Kurohitsuki on Twitter @Kurohitsuki https://linktr.ee/kurohitsuki for all Kuro's links including his Twitch where Mike will be joining a pod on release day! Edited by Ken Peddle Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AmITheBolcast Find us on Twitter at: @am…

We wrap up MTG FALLOUT with what may be the coolest Boros Enchantress deck you'll find! Card advantage, value, combo potential, Three Dawg's got it all! 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…

Our first crack at a Fallout Commander looks to be one for the ages! With Mr. House, President and CEO, we get added colors to an already established deck. The die rolling deck. Come Check it out. Brando may actually build this one! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find …

With Magic the Gathering, like in many areas of life we seek to become proficient in, a wide variety of exposure over the course of time is what it takes to be successful. Come hear my expanded thoughts on the matter as I recount a very interesting panel attended at MagicCon Chicago. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bun…

The more we talk about Universes Beyond Fallout, the more excited we get. Come hear about all the things we can't wait to get our hands on and all the things we think will make a splash in Commander! 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.…

This week, Emmara, Goddess of Blunder calls in to chat about the Planechase variant of EDH and asks if she's the Bolas for taking on a challenge to beat an undefeated deck. This was recorded a while ago and our excitement for the Dr. Who decks containing Planechase cards could not be contained so we're dating this episode a little bit! Follow Emmar…

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. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPop…

Universes Beyond returns! Join us as we look over some of the coolest, most powerful, most interesting and potentially most prolific new legendary creatures from MTG Fallout. 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% discou…

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. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of gre…

We've all done it. We think we have things all figured out. A perfect plan. The perfect combat trick. The perfect strategy. Then, to our (and often our opponents') dismay, we find out that whatever we are doing, or going to do, or did, is wrong and we have to now find some way to fix the game state. Awesome.... We've made lots of mistakes on Comman…

While all the Dust from MagicCon Chicago is settling, let's go ahead and kick some right back up again! You want a deck that can be tuned to be aggro, combo or control? Check out this judith deck. It was a riot! 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.FusionG…

This week, on the most chaotic episode to date, MTGCal Callahan Jones asks the gang Am I The Bolas? on this week's Bolcast! Heads up, Ol' Mikey and Cal get a little too silly even on this episode. Little hypocritical for these two ding dongs who can't stay on topic to be chatting about distracted players, but this is a high energy and absurd episod…

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! 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…

We've done some kooky stuff on Commander Cookout. But today could be one of the true kooky classics! Join us for Feather, Radiant Arbiter. A Boros enchantress deck that slaps lips right off your opponents head! 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.FusionGa…

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. Support on Patreon, h…

We conclude our close look at Murders at Karlov Manor this week by sharing all the cards we love and very much expect to see make a splash in the Commander format. There are many great cards, to be sure. But, let me tell you, there's some stinkers! Join us to hear about our favorites. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re yo…

This week, a member of the Commander Advisory Group and host of two fantastic Commander podcasts calls in to talk about a game that didn't quite go his way. The host of Casual Magic and Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic, Shivam Bhatt asks the gang Am I The Bolas? on this week's Bolcast! Follow Shivam on Twitter @ghirapurigears Check out Casual Magic ht…

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. Support on Patreon, here: Patreon.com/CadPopCast. There are a bunch of great benef…

This week on CCO, we return to Ravnica, again, again. Join us for a closer look at all of the most powerful and our favorite legendary creatures from Murders at Karlov Manor. The latest from Magic the Gathering. 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.FusionG…

It's all about Clue on January's bonus episode of Commander Cookout. Come hear our thoughts on Magic's latest Universes Beyond release. It was Uncle Brando's favorite childhood board game! 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…

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. 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 …