Common Ground MtG Pauper Podcast

Common Ground MtG
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    Common Ground 127: Bonders Rejoice!

    Welcome back Pauper fam! Bonder's Ornament is unbanned! Will it finally propel Tron to the top of the metagame? Will the midrange/control decks pick up a singleton copy? James and Cameron discuss these points alongside a quick review of the recent MOCS Pauper Qualifier. Thank you as always for listening! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG B&R Announcement Article: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-may-18-2026 Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/ Upcoming Pauper Events: Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League! Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information! May 24th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe, KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-sunday-may-24-2026-10am May 30th - Win-A-Box @ Infinity Games Lounge, Clarksville TN - (link incoming) June 27th - Court of Commons Yearly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-yearly-get-bolted July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT! The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcup North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! Their FINAL event for the season is June 13th and registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216328 The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is June 13th! Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

    1h 1m

  2. MAY 14

    Common Ground 126: Getting Silly with Jund Wildfire featuring Matthew "Silly" Sentilles

    Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, we're joined by Alum of the Pod Matthew "Silly" Sentilles for a DEEP dive into the Jund Wildfire deck! If you enjoy the "slop" midrange decks of the format or enjoy playing 20 turn games, this is the primer for you. Thank you as always for listening! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Silly's Jund Wildfire Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/43UfuBGzxEO0K5ds8Mb_Ew Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/ Upcoming Pauper Events: Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League! Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information! May 17th - Spring Pauper $1K @ Dice Dojo, Chicago IL - https://chicagolandgames.company.site/products/mtg-pauper-spring-1k-sunday-5-17-10-30-am May 24th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe, KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-sunday-may-24-2026-10am May 30th - Win-A-Box @ Infinity Games Lounge, Clarksville TN - (link incoming) July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT! (for now!) The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcup North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! May 16th event registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216327 The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is May 16th! Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

    1h 59m

  3. MAY 7

    Common Ground 125: THINK MARK - Pauper Metagame Catchup

    Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, we check the pulse on the current state of the Pauper format and the neat decks that have been reshaping the metagame. Between some new additions from TMNT and Strixhaven, and some innovations in the Gates-package space, there's a lot of sweetness to go over! Thank you as always for listening! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/ Upcoming Pauper Events: Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League! Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information! May 9th - Pauper Pursuit #3 @ Reliquary Cards, Calgary, Alberta (Canada) - https://reliquarycards.com/products/Pauper-Pursuit-3-May-9-@-11-AM-p830139742 May 17th - Spring Pauper $1K @ Dice Dojo, Chicago IL - https://chicagolandgames.company.site/products/mtg-pauper-spring-1k-sunday-5-17-10-30-am May 24th - Win-A-Box @ Larry's Game Store, Olathe, KS - https://www.larrysgamestore.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-sunday-may-24-2026-10am May 30th - Win-A-Box @ Infinity Games Lounge, Clarksville TN - (link incoming) July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 - SOLD OUT! (for now!) The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcup North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! May 16th event registration is open now: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3216327 The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is May 16th! Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

    1h 32m

  4. APR 30

    Common Ground 124: PauperGenesis & NYC Pauper League with Chris/nyc-mtg

    Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, we invited Chris from NYC Pauper League onto the show to learn more about NYC's incredible League and the upcoming PauperGenesis tournament this July! Chris and her local community are on the forefront of organizing Pauper in the US and we're excited to see where things go from here. Thank you as always for listening! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/ Chris' Links:  BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:rsguvxyxafai7jcw2fp6vhtm Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/nyc_mtg NYC Pauper League Stats: https://www.decksandthecity.org/ July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "PauperGenesis" @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 Upcoming Pauper Events: Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League! Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information! The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcup North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! April 25th event registration is open soon: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3132116 The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is May 16th! Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

    1h 8m

  5. APR 23

    Common Ground 123: Big Games VS Small Games in Pauper

    Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, we discuss a Sam Black theory article that breaks down card advantage into two major concept pillars of Big Games and Small Games. We apply these concepts to Pauper and dig into how to use this information in your games and deck choices. Plus some tournament updates from our last week of Pauper action! Thank you as always for listening! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/ Sam Black's Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/magic-the-gathering/select/elvish-visionary-vs-elderfang-disciple-the-nature-of-card-advantage/ Upcoming Pauper Events: Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League! Check out our Discord's #events channel for more events and information! July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "Paupergenesis" (USA Pauper Nationals) @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcup North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! April 25th event registration is open soon: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3132116 The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is May 16th! Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

    1h 24m

  6. APR 16

    Common Ground 122: Secrets of Lorehold- I mean, Strixhaven Spoilers

    Welcome back Pauper fam! It's spoiler season once again and there are some exciting Strixhaven commons that we have our eyes on. Plus a few decklist results and certainly no mention of Pokémon Champions! Thank you as always for listening! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/ Upcoming Pauper Events: Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League! April 19th - Win-A-Box @ Infinity Game Lounge, Clarksville TN - https://infinitygamelounge.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-secrets-of-strixhaven July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "Paupergenesis" (USA Pauper Nationals) @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! $2k+ cash prizes! 100 capacity! Information, Registration, Hotel Block Reservation, and Live-Stream Links can all be found here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundcup North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! April 25th event registration is open soon: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3132116 The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is May 16th! Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

    1h 28m

  7. APR 9

    Common Ground 121: Skura Returns! Innovating in Pauper & Paupergeddon Coverage

    Welcome back Pauper fam! This week, Skura, the Faerie King himself, returns to share some stories from Paupergeddon coverage and how he's been innovating on the Faeries archetype with a different take on the black splash. It's a great conversation and we're grateful to Skura for joining us once again! Thank you as always for listening! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/ Skura's Links: UB Faeries Decklist: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/ub-faeries-decklist-by-fskura-2837155 YouTube & Podcast w/ TSPJendrek: https://www.youtube.com/@islandsinfront Fae Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ZCVkcBKjJa Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FSkura Metafy:  https://metafy.gg/@skura Upcoming Pauper Events: Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League! April 11th - Upstate New York Pauper Open III @ Rochester NY - https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3008876 April 19th - Win-A-Box @ Infinity Game Lounge, Clarksville TN - https://infinitygamelounge.com/products/pauper-win-a-box-secrets-of-strixhaven April 25th - London Pauper Showdown 4 "The Darkest Ritual" - https://www.badgerbadger.org/event/london-pauper-showdown-4-the-darkest-ritual/ July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "Paupergenesis" (USA Pauper Nationals) @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! Registration, hotel block, and other information will be announced April 16th! North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! April 25th event registration is open soon: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3132116 The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is April 11th! Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

    1h 22m

  8. APR 2

    Common Ground 120: Some Rather Foolish Pauper Takes

    Welcome back Pauper fam! There seems to be some rather Fool-ish energy in the studio today. Follow along with "Cameron", "Thomas", and "Hippo" as they share their 100% accurate and fully-supported opinions on Pauper bans, unbans, and downshifts. Maybe something was just weird with the recording but there seems to be something a tad off. Oh well! Thank you as always for listening! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Sponsored by: Game Knight (Columbia TN) The premier LGS in the Middle Tennessee area! Check out their upcoming events and order cards for local pickup here: https://www.gameknighttn.com/ Upcoming Pauper Events: Every Tuesday @ Game Knight in Columbia TN - Weekly Pauper League feeding into an Invitational alongside Just Roll With It Games' (Spring Hill TN) Pauper League! April 4th - The Court of Commons Quarterly @ Enchanted Gaming Emporium, Murray KY - https://topdeck.gg/event/court-of-commons-quarterly-pauper-yippee April 4th - NYCIS Pauper Open @ HEX&Co, New York City - https://www.hexnyc.com/the-nyc-invitational-series/ April 11th - Upstate New York Pauper Open III @ Rochester NY - https://www.spicerack.gg/events/3008876 April 25th - London Pauper Showdown 4 "The Darkest Ritual" - https://www.badgerbadger.org/event/london-pauper-showdown-4-the-darkest-ritual/ July 12th - NYC Pauper League's "Paupergenesis" (USA Pauper Nationals) @ Baltimore, MD - https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/409325 The 4th Common Ground Cup! July 25th @ Game Knight, Columbia TN! Registration, hotel block, and other information will be announced April 16th! North Carolina-Area Listeners: Check out the Piedmont Pauper League @ Dragon's Hoard, Greensboro NC! 6 monthly tournaments culminate in a grand prize: travel stipend and entry into CGCup4 this summer! April event registration is open soon: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/stores/12130 The Cascadia Pauper Circuit presented by Pauper PNW: www.PauperPNW.org Next event is April 11th! Nashville-Area Thursday Pauper League @ Middle TN Gaming in Bellevue: https://www.facebook.com/p/Middle-Tennessee-Gaming-61567309793600/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com

    1h 29m
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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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  • Creator
    Common Ground MtG
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Common Ground MtG Pauper Podcast
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    Common Ground MtG Pauper Podcast

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