Explore every episode of the podcast Pondering Pauper
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goblin Combo with the absolute Expert! Hamuda joins to show it isn't that complicated. | 17 May 2024 | 01:16:05 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 15 - Polish superstar Pr0boszcz has the sweet meta breaking brews | 07 Apr 2024 | 00:46:19 | |
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 | |||
| Pauper Meta Analysis with PyotrPavel | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:07:34 | |
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 https://twitter.com/PyotrPavel Kalikaiz can be found on twitter and youtube https://twitter.com/jakeAls www.youtube.com/kalikaiz | |||
| Talking Tron Combo with Diego Brando MTG | 08 Nov 2022 | 01:03:22 | |
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 | |||
| Alex Ullman - A deep dive into the history of Pauper and analysis of the metagame through data | 26 Oct 2022 | 01:19:40 | |
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 discord: kalikaiz#5940 | |||
| Interview with Heisen01, PFP member, content creator, and all-star Pauper player | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:07:03 | |
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! Kalikaiz's links: | |||
| Walker735 - Affinity Pilot and Master of the Best Decks | 06 Oct 2022 | 01:35:45 | |
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. | |||
| The Cawgate Story | 28 Sep 2022 | 01:05:25 | |
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! | |||
| The Bans are here! | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:42:04 | |
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. | |||
| In The Eye of The Storm | 09 Jul 2021 | 01:12:18 | |
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? | |||
| The Art of Losing | 04 Jun 2021 | 01:19:27 | |
Diego and Kalikaiz are joined by Frucile to discuss what it takes to lose less in Magic. Twitter.com/mtgob https://twitter.com/jakeAls | |||
| Welcome to Moggwarts! Class is in Session! | 22 May 2021 | 00:59:27 | |
Diego and Kalikaiz are here this week to go over the new Goblin combo deck, Moggwarts! is the deck legit? Well, let's find out! https://youtube.com/channel/UC_aVTsNe4CeJK6WEbSSd2uA Twitter.com/mtgob Twitter.com/jakeAls | |||
| Paupergeddon Winner Pietro Bragioto joins to discuss his fams build and amazing result! | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:58:43 | |
In this episode I talked with the man who won the 700 person Paupergeddon just a week ago. This was the largest geddon ever! Get in touch with me Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jakeAls Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz | |||
| Is Jund Viable in Pauper? | 18 Apr 2021 | 01:24:20 | |
Kalikaiz and Diego jump head first into the world of Jund! Is this beloved modern color combination also viable in Pauper, or is this a deck only made for Modern? | |||
| Meta Analysis, Streaming, and Where We Get our Info | 23 Mar 2021 | 01:11:55 | |
Kalikaiz and Diego break down the current Pauper meta game and try to see what the top decks are! New brews, variations, and where they get all their Pauper info. https://youtube.com/channel/UC_aVTsNe4CeJK6WEbSSd2uA Twitter.com/mtgob Twitter.com/jakeAls | |||
| Pauper: The Lone Survivor of the President's Day Massacre | 24 Feb 2021 | 01:26:08 | |
Kalikaiz and Diego take a look at the ban announcement and discuss why Pauper was untouched. Was this the right decision? Is Pauper seeming to settle? https://youtube.com/channel/UC_aVTsNe4CeJK6WEbSSd2uA Twitter.com/mtgob Twitter.com/jakeAls | |||
| Something Worth Pondering | 12 Feb 2021 | 01:32:30 | |
Welcome to Pondering Pauper! The podcast dedicated to the Pauper format featuring Kali and Diego! https://youtube.com/channel/UC_aVTsNe4CeJK6WEbSSd2uA Twitter.com/mtgob https://twitter.com/jakeAls | |||
| Gn is here! Discussing Familiars and Competitive pauper play | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:57:30 | |
Check out Gn twitter.com/gn42 https://www.twitch.tv/gvn42 https://www.youtube.com/@gn42 Kalikaiz on Socials http://www.twitter.com/jakeAls http://www.patreon.com/kalikaiz http://www.youtube.com/kalikaiz | |||
| Bogles, more than meets the eye! | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:02:54 | |
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! | |||
| This man is a Terror! Izzet Control with SpockVidaLoka | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:47:43 | |
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 | |||
| Fams is busted and Adepto has the Scoop | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:43:56 | |
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 | |||
| In Paupergeddon, Community is Everything! Featuring Alessandro Saponara | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:44:38 | |
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. | |||
| Mono Red is more complicated that it sounds - An interview with Selkcahs | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:53:16 | |
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/ | |||
| The story of Mono Red Tron with Floyza | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:48:28 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 18 - Getting to know the new Spy with Giorgio Combo! | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:50:56 | |
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 | |||
| Finalist Paolo Donfrancesco AKA Walker735 on Jund Wildfire! | 03 Apr 2025 | 01:29:06 | |
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 | |||