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Pondering Pauper

Pondering Pauper

An in depth analysis of the Pauper format of Magic: The Gathering

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  • #18
    Apr 28, 2025 · 50 min

    Episode 18 - Getting to know the new Spy with Giorgio Combo!

    GiorgioCombo sits down with us to discuss the new variations of Spy Combo. He tells about how he got hooked on the deck and why he went up on lands. Get in touch with him here: x.com/ComboGiorgio Discord invites in linktree! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kalikaiz Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jakeAls Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz

  • Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min

    Finalist Paolo Donfrancesco AKA Walker735 on Jund Wildfire!

    In this episode we discuss the history of Jund Wildfire with Walker735 and how he came up with his list! Check him on X here: https://x.com/paolo_donfra sideboard guide here: https://metafy.gg/guides/view/pauper-jund-wildfire-full-guide-REpB9yeTEMJ This should still be good post bans! Kalikaiz links: linktr.ee/kalikaiz

  • May 17, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

    Goblin Combo with the absolute Expert! Hamuda joins to show it isn't that complicated.

    In this episode I'm joined by Hamuda, who is an all-format grinder that is known as one of if not THE best goblin combo players in the game. We discuss the deck, his experience, and some tips to get yourself better! Kalikaiz: linktr.ee/kalikaiz Hamuda can be found at https://x.com/hamudao3 https://www.youtube.com/hamudamtg The goblin combo discord is: https://discord.gg/jp2Sx9udYp If you want a sideboard guide, the best place is to reach Hamuda on Twitter (X.com)

  • Apr 7, 2024 · 46 min

    Episode 15 - Polish superstar Pr0boszcz has the sweet meta breaking brews

    Kalikaiz links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jakeAls YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz Probo's twitter https://twitter.com/PR0boszczMTG Dredge primer: https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/e/2PACX-1vSNMGCZSmYw9NwuFcGN1AwncXW4pbndN-jbDVTVOV5fyeNRMK5RfcRvpLoNV9m16DHjKwo7lfmKNIeK/pub C'mon magic Poland Series https://twitter.com/Common_Magic_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oEI9N9kGzM https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/c-mon-poznan-common-magic-tournament-153729

  • Mar 14, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min

    Bogles, more than meets the eye!

    In this episode Hinaraha and I talk about why bogles is so interesting, how to build and tweak your deck, and how to run over your opponent!

  • Mar 8, 2024 · 47 min

    This man is a Terror! Izzet Control with SpockVidaLoka

    SpockVidaLoka went 30-0 in the pauper leagues playing izzet control, and won a large brazilian event after this recording. The man is making a living off pauper! Check out spock on twitter: https://twitter.com/Vini_Spock Kalikaiz links: https://twitter.com/kalikaiz http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz

  • Feb 29, 2024 · 43 min

    Fams is busted and Adepto has the Scoop

    In this episode I discuss familiars with AdeptoTerra (Alessandro Moretti) and his build choices. Kalikaiz http://www.twitter.com/jakeAls http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz Adepto http://www.twitter.com/A_AdeptoTerra http://www.youtube.com/alessandromoretti1177 http://www.twitch.tv/adeptoterra

  • Feb 21, 2024 · 44 min

    In Paupergeddon, Community is Everything! Featuring Alessandro Saponara

    The Paupergeddon event is the largest pauper tournament to ever ocur and keeps on growing! In this episode I sit down with one of the founding members to talk about the keys to the success of their event. We chat about community and discuss the future of Paupergeddon.

  • Feb 14, 2024 · 53 min

    Mono Red is more complicated that it sounds - An interview with Selkcahs

    Selkcahs has been absolutely crushing with mono red and here we deep dive into him as a player and his philosophy of fire in the Pauper queues. He has a patreon and an article that can help take you to the next level! Kalikaiz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz twitter.com/jakeAls Selkcahs Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=759845 Twitter: https://twitter.com/selkcahs Mono Red Primer: https://www.reddit.com/r/Pauper/comments/1ahylux/red_deck_wins_an_updated_kuldotha_red_primer/

  • Feb 7, 2024 · 48 min

    The story of Mono Red Tron with Floyza

    In this episode I interview Gavin aka Floyza who built mono red tron himself and proceeded to string together 3 trophies in two days, kicking off lots of excitement in Pauper! Familiars Discord: https://discord.gg/zxCZQQJ patreon.com/kalikaiz youtube.com/kalikaiz twitter.com/jakeAls

  • Dec 7, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min

    Pauper Meta Analysis with PyotrPavel

    The pauper metagame is an abstract concept based on challenge top 32 data for the most part. Pyotr has created a project to get to the deep metagame by having players record their match history. He compiles this data monthly to get a picture of the metagame and see the trends. If you're interested in supporting the project, please check out his Patreon! https://t.co/QDBgL9zCJP Pyotr can also be found on twitter https://twitter.com/PyotrPavel Kalikaiz can be found on twitter and youtube https://twitter.com/jakeAls www.youtube.com/kalikaiz

  • Nov 8, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min

    Talking Tron Combo with Diego Brando MTG

    In this episode I sit down with Diego_BrandoMTG who has recently come back into the pauper scene and has been playing a lot of Altar Tron. We talk about the development of the list, where we are now, and deep dive into piloting the deck. With the new set coming out, could TRONBO might be the future of Pauper Combo nonsense? Diego's YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UC_aVTsNe4CeJK6WEbSSd2uA Kalikaiz Youtube www.youtube.com/kalikaiz Tron Combo Video playlist from kalikaiz https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2MxupQznxLLycR2Ko0sJqbdoC5Yb3rpE kalikaiz on twitter: twitter.com/jakeAls

  • Oct 26, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min

    Alex Ullman - A deep dive into the history of Pauper and analysis of the metagame through data

    This interview showcases PFP member Alex Ullman, who is an absolute OG in the pauper format. He's been using analysis to present metagame information for a very long time and gives a history of not only his experience, but the format itself. Alex's linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdtothecore Kalikaiz twitter.com/jakeAls youtube.com/kalikaiz discord: kalikaiz#5940

  • Oct 19, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min

    Interview with Heisen01, PFP member, content creator, and all-star Pauper player

    Heisen01 has been in pauper for a long time and consistently puts up incredible finished in high level events. He's a PTQ top 2 player, Paupergeddon top 8 repeater, content creator, and member of the Pauper Format Panel. Getting to know him was an incredible experience! Heisen's links: https://www.twitch.tv/heisen01_ https://twitter.com/Heisen011 https://www.youtube.com/Heisen01 Kalikaiz's links: familiars discord https://discord.gg/zxCZQQJ https://twitter.com/jakeAls https://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz

  • Oct 6, 2022 · 1 hr 35 min

    Walker735 - Affinity Pilot and Master of the Best Decks

    Walker735 is the mtgo handle of Paolo Donfrancesco, a masters student from Italy who loves to brew, tweak, and win tournaments with the best deck. We take you through his story and he lays down some insight on methodology and piloting from years ago to today's Affinity. Walker's linktree: https://linktr.ee/Walker735 Kalikaiz's links: twitter.com/jakeAls youtube.com/kalikaiz

  • Sep 28, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min

    The Cawgate Story

    In this episode we deep dive with CawGate creator Max aka Zoohn who was the first to figure out the Squadron Hawk + Basilisk Gate power!

  • Mar 11, 2022 · 42 min

    The Bans are here!

    In this episode Kalikaiz brings in a new team of Zimplfy and Raptor56. We're going to talk about the bans, the PFP, and what pauper is like moving forward.

  • Jul 9, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min

    In The Eye of The Storm

    Kali and Diego take a hard look into the eye of... well... storm. It's like a hail of fists some might say, and they're enduring it for you! How to beat it, how to play it, and should it go?

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