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Common Ground MtG Pauper Podcast

Common Ground MtG
Pauper
Magic: the Gathering
Common Ground Cup
Magic the Gathering
Grixis Affinity
Mono Blue Terror
Paupergeddon
Pauper Format
Modern Horizons 3
Cubecon
Deadly Dispute
Tournaments
Community Building
Community Engagement
Elves
Writhing Chrysalis
Affinity
MH3 Spoilers
New York Pauper Open
High Tide

A Magic The Gathering podcast focused on the best (and our favorite) format: Pauper! Tune in every Thursday for metagame updates, tournament reports, lots of laughter, and interviews with members of the Pauper community!Hosted by Cameron Schindler, Thomas Gunn, and James "Hippo" Hieronimus.

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Latest Episodes

Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, we catch up with a couple of your emails and dig into whether Pauper is casual VS competitive and how that relates to teaching someone MtG using our favorite format. And, of course, the overdue return of the Notori... more

Welcome back Pauper fam! Sometimes you lose over an hour of recording and have a time crunch on the other side but THAT WON'T STOP US! We take a look at a handful of commons from Reality Fracture and chat about which ones will actually make a splash ... more

Welcome back Pauper fam! It's been a full week of Zeta-legal Pauper in our local leagues and we have some insights to share from our experiences. That doesn't mean the innovations stop at Zeta, because a new Convoke-based aggro deck has hit the scene... more

Welcome back Pauper fam! If you haven't heard, WotC and the PFP have walked back their decision regarding The Zeta Set and now we have some new toys to play with! We discuss each of the cards newly downshifted into Pauper and how they might affect ou... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Curridly
CubeCon participant, discussed as a host at times
Episode: Common Ground 142: CubeCon 2026 (A Notably Shorter Edition)
Derrick Smith
Indomitable, creative guest on Elves deep dive; alum of the pod
Independent community member
Episode: Common Ground 129: Elves Deep Dive & PauperGenesis Jeskai Testing with Derrick Smith
Matthew Silly Sintillard
Camp counselor, frequent guest/participant in weekend events
Episode: Common Ground 128: A Vacation's Worth of Pauper Challenges featuring Cube Weekend 2026 Stories
Matthew Silly Sentilles
Guest expert on Jund Wildfire, frequent episode guest
Magic: The Gathering community
Episode: Common Ground 126: Getting Silly with Jund Wildfire featuring Matthew "Silly" Sentilles
James Trufaz
Gardens decker, top eight competitor in Paupergeddon coverage
Unspecified
Episode: Common Ground 119: Paupergeddon and Win-A-Dual Tournament Reviews
Carlo Pietrapoli
Data Pusher on Magic Online, Red Green Storm top finish
Magic Online community
Episode: Common Ground 119: Paupergeddon and Win-A-Dual Tournament Reviews
Andrea Feltrin
Elves main deck winner, top finisher
Magic community
Episode: Common Ground 119: Paupergeddon and Win-A-Dual Tournament Reviews
Jedrek Szmyd
Blue White Familiars top finisher, Skura's partner
Community/Content creator
Episode: Common Ground 119: Paupergeddon and Win-A-Dual Tournament Reviews
Lorenzo Pucci
Blue/Black Terror top four finisher
Magic Community
Episode: Common Ground 119: Paupergeddon and Win-A-Dual Tournament Reviews

Hosts

Cameron Schindler
Host of the Common Ground MtG Pauper Podcast; co-host with Thomas Gunn and James Hieronimus; involved in multiple iterations of the show and local coverage.
Thomas Gunn
Co-host and key contributor; frequently provides technical insight, deck-building commentary, and coverage participation across episodes.
James Hieronimus
Co-host known for community commentary and engagement; contributes banter, deck discourse, and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • The best

    Best mtg podcast about the best format Pauper!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Createmorr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pauper is not poopy….

    And neither is this podcast. Stellar banter carries this show along with engaging topics to boot. Fun fact: Hippos are extremely astute Pauper players.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Speeze
    United States2 years ago
  • The absolute best pauper MTG podcast out there!

    Great Pauper podcast for MTG. The best one out there. Great quality. Thank you for all you do, keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ktao16
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Vibes

    This is probably the most positive mtg podcast on the internet. No complaints about the meta or about the what wotc is doing, just a bunch of friends being excited about playing and being fans of objectively the best mtg format.

    Hope you make 1000 more episodes, this is a blast to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sir Fuzzy the Skeletal Knight
    Canada2 years ago
  • The people’s podcast for the people’s format!

    Common Ground MTG

    This is the pauper podcast for you and me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eterne Chaos
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show combines strong Pauper insight with easygoing banter, great for listeners who want to learn without the pressure.
Sound quality and pacing are consistently solid, making long episodes easy to follow.
Guest lineups are knowledgeable and often bring regional perspectives that enrich meta discussions.
Hosts deliver practical deck talk and event updates with a welcoming vibe that fits community play.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#97
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#51
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#180
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#188
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#44
Italy/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#86
France/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Common Ground 130: Pauper Questions from The Notorious E.L.L.I.O.T.
Q: Has Pauper become more about sideboard construction and less about main deck construction?
Yes, with a wide metagame, players tend to tailor sideboards to the weakest matchups and add targeted tools rather than endlessly refining the main deck; this allows adaptation to a diverse field.
Common Ground 126: Getting Silly with Jund Wildfire featuring Matthew "Silly" Sentilles
Q: How does the deck typically win a game and what is the clock like in practice?
The deck often wins through a slow grind with multistep plays that leverage mana from Cleansing Wildfire and land drops, while pressuring opponents with Writhing Chrysalis, Nixborn Hydra, and repeated draw effects. The clock is often long, so players must accelerate via efficient draws and optimal sequencing, aiming to push for the win by late midgame or early late game if the stack lines up.
Common Ground 101: The Tide Goes Out, plus Avatar Spoilers
Q: Any closing thoughts y'all have?
What's on your mind about the recent Pauper updates and upcoming events?
Common Ground 80: Another Great Grassroots Pauper Event with Pauper-oncini Organizer Alex Nicewander
Q: Can you tell us more about the Pauperchini event and how it went?
The event had great turnout and positive vibes, serving as a cornerstone to build community support for Pauper.
Common Ground 74: West Coast Pauper Open Winner Interview with Kyle Herman aka PickledHeart! Also Sprout Swarm???
Q: What brought you to play the Walls deck?
Kyle mentions that he is known as a combo player and had initially thought about playing Goblin Combo. Upon hearing about the ban announcements affecting his preferred deck, he chose to play Walls due to its complexity and unpredictability, seeing it as an opportunity to surprise his opponents.

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This show centers on the Pauper format of Magic: The Gathering, delivering metagame updates, tournament reports, and practical deck tech with a focus on practical play and community insights. Hosts cultivate a friendly, banter-filled atmosphere while unpacking strategy, spoilers, and local scene happenings, often featuring guests from the broader Pauper community who bring deep dives into specific decks and meta shifts. A standout aspect is the consistent coupling of technical discussion with real-world event anecdotes and the show's emphasis on accessibility and community-building for players at all levels.

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2. Derrick Smith
3. Matthew Silly Sintillard
4. Matthew Silly Sentilles
5. James Trufaz
6. Carlo Pietrapoli
7. Andrea Feltrin
8. Jedrek Szmyd

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