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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today it's all about Mardu on Commander Cookout's Arc of Evolution series. Mardu was both the most predictable color combo and the more surprising. Come find out what that means on CCO 557! youtu.be/Ifv23LjtB78

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The Evolution of MARDU: Top 10 MTG Commanders - Then vs. Now - CCO 557

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We're back at the Arc of Evolution. This week Naya! We thought we collectively didn't care about Naya, but it ended up being our most build around color combo so far! Join Commander Cookout and see how the color combo, and us as players have evolved and grown over time. youtu.be/lzhXc7KYLMI

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The Evolution of NAYA: Top 10 MTG Commanders - Then vs. Now - CCO 556

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's boogeyman man time during the Arc of Evolution! This week we are looking at Jund! Where did it it come from during Commander's earlier days? Where is it now? How much has Universes Beyond infiltrated the color combo? Find out all that and more on Commander Cookout 555. youtu.be/mNGNtB4ckoI

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The Evolution of JUND in Commander - CCO Ep 555

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Arc of Evolution returns with everybody's favorite villain color combination: Grixis! Find out if Universes Beyond infiltrated Grixis and took over all top ten slots of the most popular commanders of all time on Commander Cookout 554. youtu.be/vL9jQYsU7bs

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The Evolution of GRIXIS in Commander - CCO Ep 554

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

youtu.be/k3TSZjXeEbk It's been a long time since we've gone on the adventure that is a CCO set review. Today, we do exactly that. We look at all of our favorite cards from MTG's latest trip to Middle-earth, the new abilities and how to collect everything. Join us on CCO 553.

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The Hobbit Review - Commander Cookout STYLE! - CCO Ep 552

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We continue the never-ending Arc of Evolution. Do Universes Beyond products come out on top again with Esper? Or do the classic commanders remain the preferred method of playing Blue/Black/White? Tune into Commander Cookout 552 to find out! 👀 youtu.be/zUBQK93dSUQ

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The Evolution of ESPER in Commander - CCO Ep 552

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our friends over at EDHREC missed our memo that the Arc of Evolution was over. They sent us the stats for Bant! 😂🤫 Join us to see how Bant has evolved from a color combination that used to only do a couple things to the powerhouse that it is today. youtu.be/aLo1P0WRz9Y

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The Evolution of BANT in Commander - CCO Ep 551

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're back at it for another week of Commander ad Populum! This week is all about change. It was hinted at last week. Today, we dive all the way in on what different types of change in MTG look like and how MTG has evolved based on said change. www.spreaker.com/episode/comm...

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🎉 youtu.be/K_Pszg0hXos Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/magi... There's a ton to be excited about from a Universes Within perspective as well as The Hobbit coming up in the next month! Join us for a fun and classic-vibe-feeling episode of Commander Cookout.

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This week on CCO's Arc of Evolution, we may have our more surprising color combination yet. We are looking at the Then vs. Now of Simic to see how commanders have changed over time. Surprises and interesting take-aways. Join us on CCO 548. youtu.be/y0rv1X223wg

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The Evolution of SIMIC in Commander - CCO Ep 548

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

For those who haven't seen, we were finally joined by our super secret special subject matter expert. The topic of the week: The evolution of Golgari commanders! Join us during the Arc of Evolution on Commander Cookout Episode 547. youtu.be/Urlsxhc9XXQ

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The Evolution of GOLGARI in Commander - CCO Ep 547

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

During the Arc of Evolution, we have been surprised so many times by both the new and the old of the most popular legends of all time. Come see how Selesnya's past and present do not buck that trend on CCO Episode 545. youtu.be/xr7tYKt2Xnc

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The Evolution of SELESNYA in Commander - CCO Ep 545

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The Arc of Evolution reaches its zenith with Uncle Brando's favorite color combo: GRUUL. Come hear all of what he has to say about the evolution of Gruul in Commander on CCO Episode 544 youtu.be/TBCFJIW2giU

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The Evolution of GRUUL in Commander - CCO Ep 544

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Each week during the Arc of Evolution, we are surprised. Not only by the lists themselves, but also how the most popular commanders of all time have changed... or stayed the same. Come see how we were surprised this week on CCO 543 where we cover RAKDOS. youtu.be/mKdBMSadQmo

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The Evolution of RAKDOS in Commander - CCO Ep 543

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We are back to the Arc of Evolution. This week, Azorius. It didn't go how we thought, either. What do we mean? Tune in to CCO 541 to find out. youtu.be/SlOEI_cgsKQ

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The Evolution of Azorius in Commander - CCO Ep 541

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It's time to RED 'til you're DEAD! This week on the Arc of Evolution, we are looking at Brando's favorite color: Red. Join us in Part 1 of 2 to see how red commanders have changed in popularity and design over the years. It's all right here on CCO 538. youtu.be/MZSrViNN_Zw

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The Evolution of RED in Commander Part 1 - CCO Ep 538

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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CCO Sticker Pack | Commander Cookout

Gets you 10 CCO stickers, including all the newest ones for your CCO sticker collection.

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Join us for everyone's favorite thing: A new arc! This week, we kick off the Arc of Evolution where we dive deep into the THEN vs. NOW of every color's most popular commanders. We're kicking things off with the color white and boy howdy! It's a blast from the past. youtu.be/7mwT7X0YXME

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The Evolution of White in Commander - CCO Ep 535

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

👀 youtu.be/HtHtkWA38SA Are the cards on the bonus sheet in TMNT the best bonus sheet cards ever?! Brando seems to think so. From great reprints to shredding prices (see what I did there?). This bonus sheet has, and does, it all. Join us on CCO 534 to hear all our thoughts.

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TMNT: The BEST Bonus Cards EVER?! | Commander Cookout 534

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

youtu.be/E6TBSwhp71c Come hear about the best MagicCon after-party we've ever been to. And the worst one, too...

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The GREATEST MagicCon After-Party EVER! | CCO Ep 534

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

youtu.be/nMd0NLxKXs4 We loved Marale, Fae Ascendant during the Lorwyn Eclipsed review. Today, John joins us to tell all about how he built it with no other elves & no other faeries. A true CCO classic! Come find out what the heck we are talking about this week on CCO 531!

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Maralen, Fae Ascendant - ZERO Elves, ZERO Faeries?!?! | Commander Cookout 531

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

For anyone who didn't leg wrestle Brando for any NEW CCO stickers in Vancouver, pick them up now! 12 new stickers available! www.commandercookout.com/s/shop?page=...

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

youtu.be/yYARfdc3Sjg Toby returns with a Giant EDH deck unlike any other! It draws cards. It gains life. It beats wholesale ass!!

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Bre of Clan Stoutarm - Boro Card Draw EDH! | Commander Cookout 529

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

youtu.be/iz6tGDzmQvs Our full thoughts on the recent Commander unbannings. Join us for another CCO Pre-Show.

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Biorythm and Lutri FINALLY Unbanned! | Ep 529

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Make sure you hop over to www.CommanderCookout.com on February 20th! We've got a ton of new stickers for you to collect. Pick up a 10 sticker pack to save.

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

👀 youtu.be/FSOXjNzAB0E Oh baby, are you ever in for a treat! Commander Cookout Podcast returns to form with a funny new Orzhov deck brewed by none other that the President of CCONation himself! Join us!

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Abigale's 29 Black & Brown Budget EDH Beaters! | Commander Cookout 528

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

👀 youtu.be/-EhPddftFUA This week, we are joined by long-time listener and CCO's official lawyer, Hunter! We are tackling more commanders from Lorwyn Eclipsed. This time, Kirol, Attentive First-Year. Join us!

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Kirol, Attentive First-Year Decktech | Commander Cookout 527

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

www.spreaker.com/episode/comm... Commander ad Populum returns with reflections on the last month of gaming from within CCO Nation. Some Magic and some D2R!

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

youtu.be/BUEUEXlOCXk For all you Western Canadian cEDH players, check this out! It's the Rocky Mountains Rumble and it's your chance to take home $1,000 worth of prize support!

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ANNOUNCING - The Rocky Mountains Rumble cEDH Tournament | Commander Cookout 526

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

🎉 youtu.be/Buda41aokTw We're going back in time - 19 years to be exact! Join us to find out: Was original Lorwyn Block THAT GOOD? Would it hold up to today's standards? Power? Number of legends? Expectations? All that and so much more on Commander Cookout 523.

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Was Original Lorwyn THAT GOOD? | Commander Cookout 523

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

youtu.be/hpcqO25yp2w The CCO Crapshoot continues with another guest appearance by Toby Blue Balls. We get into the history and evolution of #cEDH. We discuss the different viewpoints experienced players have from new players. Very enlightening for both of us!

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cEDH - MTG's Final Frontier! | Commander Cookout 520

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We had a really fun CCO Pre-Show today. Join us as we say welcome back to Toby Blue Balls! youtu.be/4UBdCyerNnQ

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What is the EDH Beer Snake?! | CCO Pre-Show 520

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

youtu.be/SOJCjDWg_5c Kick off your week with the start of our CCO Experience Calgary recap and some funny-ass stories of what all went down!

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So Many Fun MTG Con Topics | CCO Pre-Show 518

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

No Commander Cookout this week? Try another podcast on the CCO Media Network. Commander ad Populum 343 is all about finding the crossover between hobbies, skill and passion. 👂 www.spreaker.com/episode/comm...

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

👀 youtu.be/PLfFe0AKYic Join The Goons from Saskatoon with one of our longer episodes. This week, we look at Avatar the Last Airbender. For Ryan, it's his FIRST TIME!

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Avatar Commander Set Review - A NEW Style Tho... | Commander Cookout 517

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

youtu.be/tnn9KQPco6s CCO returns with another decktech with physical cards. These are so fun. This week, mono-red Hobgoblin from Marvel's Spider-Man set.

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One-Shot People w/ HOBGOBLIN! | Commander Cookout 516

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

youtu.be/W30eFmi4kbQ The CCO Pre-Show returns with a very fun topic. What would Commander Block Constructed look like? Hot garbage? Or something more fun? Join us to find out!

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Commander Block Constructed - MTG's Hidden Gem| CCO Pre-Show 516

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🎉 youtu.be/OnDoFZnRuJ0 Lately, nigh-cEDH Bruvac Mill hasn't been played a ton. To remedy that, we discuss how to make it less competitive while still keeping its powerful edge. The hope is to play it more in a wider varieties of meta settings. Join us on Commander Cookout 515.

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De-Tuning My cEDH Mill Deck | Commander Cookout 515

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Is THIS What New MTG Players Actually Like? Watch Commander Cookout Podcast, Canada's #MTG podcast, EVERY Tuesday. #mtgcommander #mtgcommunity #mtgpodcast #gaming #mtg

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

👀 youtu.be/U0TSoBuJr24 This week, we take a look at a bunch of our favorite Universes Beyond. What went well? What made them special? Did WOTC capture lightning in a bottle? Could they use the same delivery to keep us crawling back for more? All that and more on CCO 513.

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What Makes an MTG Universe Beyond GREAT? | Commander Cookout 513

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

👀 youtu.be/MTBgcQYEAAM Ever wanted to break the rules of MTG every turn?! Want to be able to cast everything in your deck from exile? Now's your chance! Come hear all about the brand new Gwen Stacy/Ghost-Spider deck that makes it all possible. All that and so much more on Commander Cookout 512.

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MTG Ghost-Spider... But ONLY Cast Cards From Exile! | Commander Cookout 512

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

👀 youtu.be/Lkc5Ww5tEHQ We conclude our look at the Spider-Man cards we are going to put into decks and give some more expanded thoughts on the burning question: Does anyone care? #mtg #mtgcommander #mtgcommunity #podcast #magicthegathering #gaming #canada #spiderman #spiderverse

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MTG X Spider-Man Review | Commander Cookout 511

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Love it or hate it, #MTGUB are here to stay. Join us for Part 5 of the CCO Crapshoot where long-time friend of the show Aiden, tells us all about Avatar, the Last Airbender. Aiden opens us up to how interesting and powerful of a story it is! All that and so much more on CCO 510! youtu.be/08w2eUKQp60

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MTG but it's Avatar, the Last Airbender? | Commander Cookout 510

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Commander Cookout returns after a guest-filled hiatus. You want to laugh this week? This is your episode! We're back, cracking jokes and talkin' Spider-Man! Join us for our first look. What do we love? What do we wish we got instead? It's all here on CCO 509 youtu.be/3Hb1SeRN6II

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Is Spider-Man GOOD for Commander? | Commander Cookout 509

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Commander ad Populum is back baby! Thank you for waiting. It's great to be back in the saddle. Join in on a long awaited return! 👂 www.spreaker.com/episode/comm... Listen ad-free on www.patreon.com/cadpopcast

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Come learn how to play Game of Chaos in Commander... Watch the whole episode this Tuesday Sept 16 at youtube.com/@CommanderCo...

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🔥 youtu.be/tZDjs19QEaQ The world famous patron Rusty Tromjones joins us for all things MTG community on this week's CCO 507 - the third of four CCO Crapshoot special episodes with our awesome Patreon supporters. Join our Patreon and listen to the show ad-free: www.patreon.com/CCOPodcast

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Building Your BEST MTG Community | Commander Cookout 507

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Have you ever faced off a Commander deck where it just kind of felt like your opponent was two steps ahead of you? If they were running a deck with a cheap commander, John may have some insight this week on how they made that work... youtu.be/PigZkx6qmHg

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Why Play CHEAP Commanders?

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Commander Cookout @commandercookout.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We had a very special JAM PACKED CCO Pre-Show this week! Check it out along with all the fun and important topics we tease for upcoming episodes of Commander Cookout Podcast. youtu.be/0SVgUz6di1Q

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A Guest-Packed CCO Pre-Show | Ep 505, 6, 7, 8

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