Common Ground 60: Catching Up with Champion Michael Pfohl

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

about a year ago 1:45:09

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Welcome back Pauper fam! Our friend Michael Pfohl joins us this week to chat about his victory at our recent Common Ground Cup! Having only picked up the deck a few days before the tournament, Michael shares his insights on Jund Broodscale and how he navigated his way through tough competition to claim the coveted trophy. We also catch up on some exciting RCQ results which leads to a thoughtful discussion on Magic, life priorities, and friendships. Thanks for listening fam!
Michael's Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/MGDnqVikdkGkauUVZszoAA
CGMtG YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG
March 1st Upstate NY Pauper Open: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1580224
Coverage from our Standard RCQ at Game Knight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqxfEzhaGlY
Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com
https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic
https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot
https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124

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Common Ground 60: Catching Up with Champion Michael Pfohl

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Common Ground 65: Upstate NY Pauper Open Recap with Kalikaiz! 1:11:49

1 day ago1:11:49

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Welcome back Pauper fam! Our comrades in New York had their much anticipated Inaugural Upstate NY Pauper Open this past weekend and podcast alum Jake AKA Kalikaiz was present to bring us the scoop. The event sounded like an absolute blast and we hope everyone involved had a great time! We discuss the tournament and venue vibes, Pactdoll Terror Altar Tron, and this exciting moment we find ourselves in as Pauper continues to grow in the States through these grassroots-style events. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG EVERY Decklist from the Inaugural Upstate NY Pauper Open: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/decklists?event_id=1580224 Kalikaiz's Links: https://linktr.ee/kalikaiz 4/19 West Coast Pauper Open, Santa Clara, CA: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1683085 3/15 Team Trios @ Game Knight, Columbia, TN: https://topdeck.gg/event/team-trios-3-pauper-modern-legacy Info on NRG Indy's Pauper $1k and the 2nd Common Ground Cup at Game Knight coming soon! Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124 Thomas' BlueSky: @thomasdoesalot.bsky.social…

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Common Ground 64: Building Pauper Community with LPL Manager Morgan Fussell 1:32:33

8 days ago1:32:33

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Welcome back Pauper fam! This week we're joined by the manager of the London Pauper League (LPL), Morgan Fussell, for a conversation about building communities for Pauper and a peak behind the curtain of what it's like to work with Lega Pauper Italia, the organization behind Paupergeddon! Whether your LGS is in a small town or a big city, we hope that this episode can help folks get started if they too wish to have their very own local Pauper scene and community. Plus lots of Pauper was played around the world this past weekend, including the MTGO Pauper Qualifier! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG LPL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/london_pauper_league?igsh=MXBiZmNvdHI1ZWdieA== LPL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14rXMVGx2gF/ "Teachings For Teachings" Zine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingsforteachings?igsh=cGR3ZmtjZWhhMXQ1 Lega Pauper Italia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LXHTVRiPV/ London IPT Tickets Link: https://www.badgerbadger.org/event/london-pauper-showdown-2-the-deadliest-dispute/ LPL Artist (Cody) Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MisoToken 3/15 Team Trios @ Game Knight, Columbia, TN: https://topdeck.gg/event/team-trios-3-pauper-modern-legacy Info on NRG Indy's Pauper $1k and the 2nd Common Ground Cup at Game Knight coming soon! Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124 Thomas' BlueSky: @thomasdoesalot.bsky.social…

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Common Ground 63: Updating Our Top 5 Cards in Pauper 1:30:10

15 days ago1:30:10

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Welcome back Pauper fam! This week we decided to update our lists from Episode 10 when we ranked our top cards in Pauper. We each share our new Top 5 lists and chat about how MH3 has really shaken up our rankings! Plus a quick dive into last weekend's MTGO challenges and some upcoming tournament announcements! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG 3/1 Upstate NY Pauper Open Information: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1580224 3/15 Team Trios @ Game Knight: https://topdeck.gg/event/team-trios-3-pauper-modern-legacy Info on NRG Indy's Pauper $1k and the 2nd Common Ground Cup at Game Knight coming soon! Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124 Thomas' BlueSky: @thomasdoesalot.bsky.social…

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Common Ground 62: BW Blade in 2025 with Austin Walker 1:31:08

22 days ago1:31:08

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Welcome back Pauper fam! This week we sit down with our friend, teammate, and local judge Austin Walker to chat about his take on the BW Blade archetype and the preparation that led to his undefeated record in the Swiss rounds of the Common Ground Cup. Will Grim Bauble make the cut? How does BW compare to Mardu? These questions and much more are discussed at length, as well as a quick recap of the rotisserie cube draft we held over the weekend to win Cameron's foil MB2 Brainstorm! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/kdvSavFkpz Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Austin's BW Blade Decklist & Sideboard Guide: https://flexslot.gg/sideboards/6717 3/1 Upstate NY Pauper Open Information: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1580224 3/15 Team Trios @ Game Knight: https://topdeck.gg/event/team-trios-3-pauper-modern-legacy Cameron's Foil Peasant Cube: https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/m1t1 Nice & Clean Floor Care: https://niceandcleannashville.com/ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 61: Start Your Engines Pauper Fam! AEtherdrift Set Review 1:15:46

29 days ago1:15:46

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Welcome back pauper fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo take a look at some new commons from the latest MtG release: AEtherdrift. Although one card may stand above the rest in terms of playability, there are still plenty of cards to talk about. The gang also, at long last, recaps the weekend's MTGO challenges and also have a quick chat about Modern and its metagame health given the financial patterns of the Horizon sets. Big news! We're launching a Discord for the podcast's listener community! Hop in, say hi, share your brews, and help us cultivate a great place to chat about our favorite format: https://discord.gg/B3N79SXu Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG 3/1 Upstate NY Pauper Open Information: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1580224 The Paper Pauper Discord: https://discord.gg/3YwXxhXQ Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 60: Catching Up with Champion Michael Pfohl 1:45:09

5 weeks ago1:45:09

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Welcome back Pauper fam! Our friend Michael Pfohl joins us this week to chat about his victory at our recent Common Ground Cup! Having only picked up the deck a few days before the tournament, Michael shares his insights on Jund Broodscale and how he navigated his way through tough competition to claim the coveted trophy. We also catch up on some exciting RCQ results which leads to a thoughtful discussion on Magic, life priorities, and friendships. Thanks for listening fam! Michael's Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/MGDnqVikdkGkauUVZszoAA CGMtG YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG March 1st Upstate NY Pauper Open: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1580224 Coverage from our Standard RCQ at Game Knight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqxfEzhaGlY Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 59: The First Common Ground Cup Recap! 1:08:29

6 weeks ago1:08:29

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Welcome back Pauper fam! With the first Common Ground Cup finished the bois are back to recap everything about it. They recap the tournament itself with a meta and top 8 break down. The crew talk about their experiences commentating with it being Thomas's and Camerons first time doing such. It was a blast thank y'all for the support! Top 8 decklists https://moxfield.com/bookmarks/Mzw7j-common-ground-cup-1-18-25 Livestream Vod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyAO-oFPH3c&t=21320s https://www.twitch.tv/gameknighttn/video/2356806871 Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com Follow Cameron, Thomas, and James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 58: The Grab Bag Calm Before the Tournament Storm 56:06

7 weeks ago56:06

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Welcome back Pauper fam! With the first Common Ground Cup on the horizon, the gang discuss a grab bag of topics this week: Thomas catches us up on his Atlanta stories, we evaluate a couple of downshifts from Innistrad Remastered, and briefly share what we would play if we were not on commentary this weekend. Plus, now that the MTGO lag is fixed, the Sunday challenge boasts some interesting innovations! Common Ground Cup 1/18 @ Game Knight, Columbia TN: https://topdeck.gg/event/lryw2na0BOoPWDmA9yAX Live Coverage on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameknighttn Upstate NY Pauper Open 3/1: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1580224 Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com Follow Cameron, Thomas, and James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 57: Is Pauper Actually Stale? feat. Atlanta Recap 55:48

8 weeks ago55:48

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Cameron and Hippo cover for an ailing Thomas and cover their trip to SCGCON Atlanta, the latest challenge decklists, and the current discourse of whether Pauper is feeling stale and needs a shake-up. Common Ground Cup 1/18 @ Game Knight, Columbia TN: https://topdeck.gg/event/lryw2na0BOoPWDmA9yAX Upstate NY Pauper Open: https://www.spicerack.gg/events/1580224 Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com Follow Cameron, Thomas, and James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 56: White Elephant Brews 1:16:32

9 weeks ago1:16:32

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Welcome back fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo did some special brewing for their local pauper event. The trio was assigned a different person to brew for and that person didn't see the deck until they drew their opening hand round 1. The crew had a blast brewing and playing something off the beaten path. Enjoy! 1/18/25 Common Ground Cup @ Game Knight, Columbia, TN signups: https://topdeck.gg/event/lryw2na0BOoPWDmA9yAX White Elephant decklists: UB Kenku Unearth: https://moxfield.com/decks/jAWU0K7YU0ytqyAf7_XffQ Red Cascade Tron: https://moxfield.com/decks/RZ7m-JXiNEGvvjNOGJlC9w RB Fireweaver Affinity https://moxfield.com/decks/ZkhBxAjXzkuY4gImEQeJ8g Any questions or feedback for us? Email them to commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com Follow Cameron, Thomas, and James on twitter https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 55: 2024 Recap with Kalikaiz 1:53:03

11 weeks ago1:53:03

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It's been a whole trip around the sun and this week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo tag in Kalikaiz to help them recap 2024 in Pauper! It was quite a year for our beloved format, featuring influential tournaments, additions to the banlist, and a huge wave of new cards from Modern Horizons 3. Follow along as we walk back through the year and chat about our favorite cards and how we got to where we are today. Make sure to follow and subscribe to Kalikaiz for even more awesome Pauper content! All of Kalikaiz's links: https://linktr.ee/kalikaiz Next week the pod will be on Christmas break, but you can look out for a new YouTube video from Thomas and Hippo on 12/26 in lieu of a regular episode! Happy Holidays CGMtG fam! CGMtG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundMTG Common Ground Cup 1/18 @ Game Knight, Columbia TN: https://topdeck.gg/event/lryw2na0BOoPWDmA9yAX Any questions or feedback for us? Email us at: commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com Follow Cameron, Thomas, and James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 54: We're Back On Simic Terror, Mail Bag 1:18:05

12 weeks ago1:18:05

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Welcome back fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo go over a few questions the listeners have. The crew delves into topics from Simic Terror all the way to side boarding with certain decks. The crew also returns to reviewing the challenges after a couple week hiatus. Shockingly, after Broadscale's dominance over Paupergeddon we see MTGO players adjust to it in the challenges. Lots of fun topics this week, enjoy! 1/18/25 Common Ground Cup @ Game Knight, Columbia, TN signups: https://topdeck.gg/event/lryw2na0BOoPWDmA9yAX Findlay's Simic Terror decklists: https://archidekt.com/decks/10384030 https://archidekt.com/decks/10388239/ug_big_terror Any questions or feedback for us? Email them to commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com Follow Cameron, Thomas, and James on twitter https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 53: The New Faerie King: Interview with Skura 1:19:31

13 weeks ago1:19:31

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Welcome back fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo are joined by special guest Skura, also known as Islandsinfront. For those unfamiliar, Skura is a European caster and content creator who just crushed Pauper over the past couple weeks with Mono Blue Faeries. Skura went to Paupergeddon Roma winning the team trios and placing 4th among the fierce competition. The following weekend, Skura wins the Polish Pauper Nationals, ending the three tournaments with a 29-3 record with Fae! The crew takes this opportunity to pick Skura's brain on the deck. For those wanting more information on the deck, or just more of Skura, he has a plethora of outlets to reach out to him including a deck guide of Mono U Fae on his Patreon. Skura's Resource Links: Twitter/X - https://x.com/IslandsInFront YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@islandsinfront Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/FSkura Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/fskura Skura's Fae Discord - https://discord.gg/ZCVkcBKjJa Paupergeddon Decklist: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/mono-blue-faeries-decklist-by-filip-skura-skornicki-2284124 Polish Nationals Decklist: https://mtgdecks.net/Pauper/mono-u-fairies-decklist-by-filip-skura-skornicki-2292957 Any questions or feedback for us? Email them to commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com Follow Cameron, Thomas, James on twitter https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 52: Jund Takes Over Paupergeddon Roma 1:10:16

14 weeks ago1:10:16

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Welcome back fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo take a look at Paupergeddon Roma. Italy showing us their love of Pauper with 690 people battling it out. Jund glee combo was a big standout of the event with 13 out of the top 32. The color black seemed to overrepresent the meta as well. Deadly dispute feels like the thing to be doing now. Join the crew as they break down all of this and how it relates to the health of the format. Thank you! Top 8 Paupergeddon: https://www.pauperwave.com/top-8-paupergeddon-roma-2024/ Paupergeddon Roma Live Coverage feat. Kalikaiz & Kirblinxy: https://m.twitch.tv/legapauperitalia/home Any questions or feedback for us? Email them to commongroundmtgpod@gmail.com Follow Cameron, Thomas, James, and Derrick! on twitter https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagic https://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALot https://twitter.com/Hippo_1124…

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Common Ground 51: Pauper Trios The Sequel 1:53:42

15 weeks ago1:53:42