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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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Welcome back Pauper fam! The 4th Common Ground Cup has come and gone and WOW we are so grateful to y'all for the support both in-person and across the interwebs! It was a wonderful day full of exciting matches and connecting/re-connecting with so man... more

Welcome back Pauper fam! It's time for the Common Ground Cup! Keeping with tradition, we invite our fellow commentator Matthew "Silly" Sentilles to join us in a Pre-Cup meta analysis and to offer insights on what we could expect at the event. We're l... more

Welcome back Pauper fam! PauperGenesis, the largest Pauper tournament in US history, has come and gone, and what an incredible experience it was! We recorded this week's episode onsite on Sunday in the middle of Top 8 with very special guest, Rich Bu... more

Welcome back Pauper fam! As folks prepare for PauperGenesis and PauperGeddon this coming weekend, it's important to discern what the truth of your preparation and process is based on. To help with this, we revisit the classic Patrick Chapin article "... more

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Recent Guests

Austin Walker
Famous Pauper Brewer, a guest on the episode
Episode: Common Ground 132: The Combat Phase with Judge Austin Walker
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; frequent co-host with deep ties to the Pauper community.
Thomas Gunn
Co-host with a long-running role in coverage and metagame discussion; known for practical insights and camaraderie.
James Hieronimus
Co-host with notable presence in the Pauper scene; engages with community and provides strategic perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • The best

    Best mtg podcast about the best format Pauper!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Createmorr
    United States9 months 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging, friendly hosts with deep knowledge of Pauper and a welcoming community vibe.
High-quality coverage of local meta and events; strong guest lineup adds depth.
Banters and insights feel authentic, making complex deck tech approachable.
Listeners praise production quality and consistent weekly cadence.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#63
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#218
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#80
Germany/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#101
Italy/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#210
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#25
Brazil/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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1. Austin Walker
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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