Control Freak: Recent Episodes

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The Control Freak Podcast is a weekly Magic the Gathering podcast devoted to all things Control in Modern and Pioneer. Host Alex Blackard often has special guests on to help breaks down major tournaments as well as meta-games each week. New episodes are every Sunday night going into Monday at Midnight. Have a listen and make sure to Like, Follow, and Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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This weeks episode Alex had on his good friend Evan and we break down All the weeks news and tournaments!

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Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Daily MTG: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles

Decklists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/content/deck-lists-magic-online-products-game-info

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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This weeks episode Alex had on his good friend Jake and were talking the end of an era with WOTC ending DCI numbers. We also talk all things that happened in the Challenges.

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE ON TWITCH!

Thanks To all my AMAZING PATRONS!!!

Thanks to the sponsor iggyspopshop.com! Use Promo Code "LessAlex" at Check out to save 10%!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

DCI Article: https://magic.gg/news/sunsetting-planeswalker-points

Challenges:https://magic.wizards.com/en/content/deck-lists-magic-online-products-game-info

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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This weeks episode Alex had on his good friend Evan and we talked the Fallout of Ikoria in the metagmae and what it means to Control!

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE ON TWITCH!

Thanks To all my AMAZING PATRONS!!!

Thanks to the sponsor iggyspopshop.com! Use Promo Code "LessAlex" at Check out to save 10%!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Ikoria Spoilers:https://mythicspoiler.com/

Standard chalange https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/standard-challenge-2020-04-20

Pioneer Challange https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-challenge-2020-04-20

Modern Challange https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-challenge-2020-04-20

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If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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This weeks episode Alex had on his good friend Jake and we discussed Ikoria!

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE ON TWITCH!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Ikoria Spoilers:https://mythicspoiler.com/

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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This weeks episode Alex had on his good friend Evan and we discussed Ikoria!

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE ON TWITCH!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Ikoria Spoilers:https://mythicspoiler.com/

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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This weeks episode Alex is flying solo talking Pioneer Super Qualifier and Ikoria Leaks.

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

PioneerSuper Qualifiers: https://magic.wizards.com/en/content/deck-lists-magic-online-products-game-info

Ikoria Article:https://mtgazone.com/ikoria-lair-of-behemoth-leaks-spoils-three-monster-cards/

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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This weeks episode Alex is joined by Jake Stehlik and we talked about how we're handling no paper tournaments. We also breakdown the Pioneer and Modern Prelims. We also breakdown the Pioneer Challange.

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Pioneer Prelim: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-preliminary-2020-03-21

Modern Prelim: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-preliminary-2020-03-21

Pioneer Challenge: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-challenge-2020-03-16

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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This weeks episode Alex is joined by Sean Moglegaard's & Camron Neighbours to analyze the UW Control vs UB Inverter Matchup in Pioneer. Sean Top 4d SCG INDY w/ UW Control and Camron got 11th with UB Inverter in Indy!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

Dig the Cast buying Merch is an awesome way to help support the channel and get some awesome threads:https://teespring.com/stores/control-freak-merch-store

Thanks to Sean Mogelgaard & Camron Neighbours for being on the Podcast follow them on Twitter here:

Sean's Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThatEsperGuy

Check out Sean's Article here when it goes live: http://Winconditiongames.com/blog

Camron's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamronNeighbour

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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This weeks episode Alex is joined by John Farrow who was the architect of Sean Moglegaard's UW Control deck that Top 8d SCG Indy. He's also a two time Pro Tour Competitor and shares some insight on how to level up and not get stuck in your own head when playing Magic at the highest levels!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

Dig the Cast buying Merch is an awesome way to help support the channel and get some awesome threads:https://teespring.com/stores/control-freak-merch-store

Thanks to Sean Mogelgaard for being on the Podcast follow him on Twitter here:

Sean's Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThatEsperGuy

Check out Sean's Article here when it goes live: http://Winconditiongames.com/blog

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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Alex is joined this week by Sean Mogelgaard who just last week Top 4'd the Star City Game's Indianapolis Pioneer Open We talk about his amazing run at the tournament, his origin story, setting realistic goals, and much more!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Buying Magic cards on TCGPlayer? use my Affiliate Link: https://shop.tcgplayer.com/magic/product/show?utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=LessAlex&utm_source=LessAlex

Dig the Cast buying Merch is an awesome way to help support the channel and get some awesome threads:https://teespring.com/stores/control-freak-merch-store

Thanks to Sean Mogelgaard for being on the Podcast follow him on Twitter here:

Sean's Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThatEsperGuy

Check out Sean's Article here when it goes live: http://Winconditiongames.com/blog

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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Alex is joined this week by the man the myth the legend Do0mswitch! We talkabout why he plays UW Control and how to up your game as a control player!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Thanks to Do0mswitch for being on the Podcast follow him on Twitter here:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/do0mswitch

Check out Do0mswitch's Patreon here: patreon.com/Do0mswitch

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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Alex is joined this week by returning guest Zach Allen who just last weekend was on the winning team at SCG Philly. We talked about his tournament winning Standard UW Control deck along with how he approaches Team Tournaments. We also talk Pioneer Premier and the Modern Challange!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Thanks to Zach for being on the Podcast follow him on Twitter here:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/a22en

Check out Zach's SCG Article here:

https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/trawler-em-out-how-i-won-scg-philadelphia-with-azorius-control/

Decklists:

  • SCG Decklists:http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/results/format/1-28-70/event_ID/49/start_date/07-02-2020/end_date/09-02-2020/city/Philadelphia/state/PA/start/1/finish/24/w_perc/0/g_perc/0/r_perc/0/b_perc/0/u_perc/0/a_perc/0/order_1/finish/limit/100/start_num/0/#content_decks_standard-tab
  • Pioneer Premier (2.15.20) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-premier-2020-02-16
  • Modern Challenge 2.16
  • https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-challenge-2020-02-16

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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TJ Shillingburg joins the Control Freak Podcast and talks through his Modern Classic Top 4 performance at SCG Richmond.

We also talk Pioneer, and a bit of Standard!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Thanks to TJ for being on the Podcast follow him on Twitter here:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/existentialdr3d

Decklists:

  • PT Phoenix (Pioneer) https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptphoenix2020/players-tour-phoenix-top-8-decklists-2020-02-08
  • SCG Philly (Team Constructed)
  • http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/results/format/1-28-70/event_ID/49/start_date/07-02-2020/end_date/09-02-2020/city/Philadelphia/state/PA/start/1/finish/24/w_perc/0/g_perc/0

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is Joined by the Pioneer UW Control Master, Skura. (IslandsInFront)

Alex asks him some extremely informative questions that many listeners have been wondering of Skura's hot UW Control list that's been making the rounds on the internet!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Thanks to Skura for being on the Podcast follow him on all his Socials here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IslandsInFront

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcn_dG5L-0T8PoMLBul_L8g

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is Joined by Ron from TimeWalkTV. We break down the latest Modern and Pioneer Preliminaries along with the Pioneer Challenge. Alex also tells you why you need to try Wafo Tapa's Challange winning list as well as test out Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis. We also talk about Do0mSwitch's list which Alex has played on stream to an amazing win percentage.

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Thanks to Ron for being on the Podcast follow him on all his Socials here:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/timewalktv

Twitch: http://twitch.tv/TimeWalkTV IG: http://instagram.com/TimeWalkTV

YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimeWalkTV

Facebook: http://facebook.com/timewalktv TW: http://twitter.com/timewalktv

IG: http://instagram.com/TimeWalkTV

Decklists:

  • Modern Prelim (jan25) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-preliminary-2020-01-25
  • Modern Prelim (Jan24) (blue moon) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-preliminary-2020-01-24
  • Pioneer Challenge (Wafo Tapas list) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-challenge-2020-01-20
  • Pioneer Prelim(Jan 25) (4-1 uwu) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-preliminary-2020-01-25

DoomSwitch's Pioneer UW Control 6-2 list: https://twitter.com/Do0mswitch/status/1221548903369269255/photo/1

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is Joined by fellow SolitaryPro Team member Logan Woodrum and we breakdown the new Modern Meta from the fallout of the Bannings in Modern. We also delve into cards From Theros that we believe will see play in Standard, Pioneer, and Modern! 

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro! Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Thanks to Logan for being on the Podcast follow him on Twitter:https://twitter.com/xSkyzx

Decklists from the Preliminaries': https://magic.wizards.com/en/content/deck-lists-magic-online-products-game-info

DoomSwitch's Pioneer UW Control 5-0 list: https://twitter.com/LessAlex/status/1218926599350968320?s=20

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is Joined by fellow SolitaryPro Team member Adam Cohen and the breakdown each card they think will see play in Constructed from the new set about to come out Theros: Beyond Death!

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro! Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Thanks to Adam Cohen for being on the Podcast follow him on

Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamECohen

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share!

If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review! You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

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This week Alex is joined by two amazing content creators to discuss what it takes to get into content creation for Magic. The guests are Ron from TimeWalkTV and HeyKona!

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Follow SolitaryPro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro

Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimeWalkTV Subscribe to Rons YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/timewalktv Follow Ron on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/timewalktv

Follow Knoa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OHeyKona Follow Kona on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/heykona

If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex

If you enjoyed the episode tell your friends and fellow Modern pals and don't forget to Like,follow, subscribe and share! If you really enjoyed the episode and find value in the podcast go to Apple Podcast’s and give it a five star review!

You can download and listen to the Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher and all you favorite Podcast Apps!

Follow Alex on Twitch, Podbean and Twitter and let’s talk some modern!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Podbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex

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This week Alex is joined by fellow Podcaster (Yo! MTG Taps) and Blue Mage Joey Pasco and we give out awards in many different categories from the year that was 2019!

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlex

Follow SolitaryPro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro Follow Joey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AffinityForBlue

Check out the Yo! MTG TAPS Podcast here:https://ymtgt.com/

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This week Alex is joined by SCG Players Championship Cometitor Zach Allen. He talks all things 2019 and his plans for 2020. Additionally they talk the validity of Bant Snow in Modern, Pioneer Control, how busted Oko still is in Modern and answer some Discord questions!

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

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SCG Player's Championship: http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/results/format/28/event_ID/48/start_date/12-12-2019/end_date/15-12-2019/start/1/finish/16/w_perc/0/g_perc/0/r_perc/0/b_perc/0/u_perc/0/a_perc/0/order_1/finish/limit/25/start_num/0/

Pioneer Preliminary's:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-preliminary-2019-12-19 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-preliminary-2019-12-18

Modern Preliminary: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-preliminary-2019-12-18

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This weeks episode Alex has Tony Johnson on the show to talk SCG Players Championship, GP OKG PTQ and UW in Pionner.

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SCG Player's Championship: http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/results/format/28/event_ID/48/start_date/12-12-2019/end_date/15-12-2019/start/1/finish/16/w_perc/0/g_perc/0/r_perc/0/b_perc/0/u_perc/0/a_perc/0/order_1/finish/limit/25/start_num/0/

Tony Johnson IQ winning Pioneer UW Control Deck-https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2557936#paper

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This weeks episode the GP Toronto winning and Death's Shadow expert Michael Rapp joins Alex and they talk all things Control vs Shadow. as well as discuss the bans, Pioneer & Modern 5-0s. Michael also shares some great tips for aspiring Mythic Championship players.

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Pioneer League - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-league-2019-12-05

Tony Johnson IQ winning Pioneer UW Control Deck-https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2557936#paper

Modern League- https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-league-2019-12-06

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This week's episode Alex has on Team SolitaryPro member Adam Cohen

We dig into the NRG Team Tournament that happened over the weekend and the Pioneer PTQs that happened over the weekend.

Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!

Follow SolitaryPro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamECohen NRG top 8:

http://nerdragegaming.wpengine.com/decklists-archive/team-constructed-nrg-ct-november-2019/

PTQ Dec 1:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-ptq-2019-12-01-0

Other PTQ Dec 1: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-ptq-2019-12-01

NOV 30:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-ptq-2019-11-30

NOV 27:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-ptq-2019-11-27

Adam Cohen Deck Rally Deck

https://www.cardknocklife.com/pioneer-deck-tech-pioneerios/?fbclid=IwAR02rfdd9vE_hcgeMYSLhgm4F_ony9QSCphQ3A6DCpgIkEikWh6BAS6CY94

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has Logan Woodrum on to talk Magic Fest Columbus, the Online Pioneer PTQ and some Standard UW Control List that Logan has been putting up Monster results with.

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Magic Fest Columbus: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/grand-prix-columbus-2019-decklists/

MTGO Pioneer PTQ: https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=23705&d=364551&f=PI

Pioneer UW Control Cardmarket Top 4 Deck: https://twitter.com/LessAlex/status/1198689139081785345?s=20

Standard UW Conttrol Deck and SB Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tn9yqFcsH2dTlMLfJtSzYnAuZnaW--5x_wBsGKZY8rI/edit?fbclid=IwAR3RwUF2BKhOIJvnpTqMfLmBkGgYpBHUn4vANymXgAPIIBWVLP1IC1PVg7I

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has Jake Stehlik back on to talk SCG Invitational and Potential bannings in Modern and Pioneer!

Thanks to Jake Stehlik for coming on the show!!

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SCG Pioneer Top 16: http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/results/format/70/event_ID/21/start_date/15-11-2019/end_date/17-11-2019/start/1/finish/16/w_perc/0/g_perc/0/r_perc/0/b_perc/0/u_perc/0/a_perc/0/order_1/finish/limit/25/start_num/0/

Pioneer Meta Breakdown: https://twitter.com/SCGTour/status/1195727268036988928/photo/1

SCG Modern Top 16: http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/results/format/28/event_ID/21/start_date/15-11-2019/end_date/17-11-2019/start/1/finish/16/w_perc/0/g_perc/0/r_perc/0/b_perc/0/u_perc/0/a_perc/0/order_1/finish/limit/25/start_num/0/

Modern Meta Breakdown: https://twitter.com/SCGTour/status/1195722167209644033/photo/1

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast we play "Fact or Fiction" a game where all the points are made up and the rules don't matter!

Thanks to Zach Johnson and Jake Stehlik for coming on the show and debating!!

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on SolitaryPro teammate and Spike's Academy Coach Francesco "Neo" Amati! They talk the state of Modern and how poorly UW Control is positioned as well as Pioneer and a Top 8 list of cards you need to consider when building a control deck in Magic's newest competitive format. This is definitely a can't miss episode!

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Pioneer Challenge Lists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-challenge-2019-10-28

Pioneer 5-0 Lists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-league-2019-10-28

Modern UWx Control Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/MTGModernUWx/

Pioneer UWx Control/Combo Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PioneerUWxHub/

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on Drake Sasser who recently won SCG Indianapolis with Storm. He's a sponsored player for Team Nova, and is currently 7th in the SCG Season 2 Players race. He gives his take on the current Modern Meta as well as some thoughts on how UW Decks are utilizing Mystic Sanctuary. He also talks about how important it is to not focus on your results when you initially start "grinding" and to trust the process of simply playing well. This is definitely a can't miss episode!

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on Zach Allen who is in 5th place of the SCG Season 2 Players Championship race. and not only is he an excellent Magic player he is an avid Control player and has many thoughts on the current meta game in Modern, where Control should go next and has some awesome tips on how to up your game as Control player. This is definitely a can't miss episode!

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is taking a look at the previous episodes reflects on some of the most difficult times and has some exiting announcements for what the future has in store for The Control Freak Podcast and his other content!

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is breaking down all the uses for the newest addition to Control Decks in Modern: Mystic Sanctuary!

Stoneblade, Miracles, Control or maybe something spicier? Find out on this weeks episode!

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Modern Challenge URL: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-challenge-2019-09-29

Modern 5-0 lists:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-league-2019-10-04

John Farrow's Uw Miracles List: https://twitter.com/MTR483/status/1179926305099390976/photo/1

Sam Black's Sultai Control List: https://twitter.com/SamuelHBlack/status/1180690586338283520

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is telling you to NOT play Uw Control and has a suggestion on what deck you instead should be playing if you want to not only win but draw all the cards! He also breaks down the most recent Modern Challenge and gives evidence on why now is not the time to be playing Uw Control in Modern.

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Modern Challenge URL: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-challenge-2019-09-22

Modern 5-0 lists:https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-league-2019-09-27

LSV's Video on Urza's Outcome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSAHDdCSZhM

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is Joined by fellow SolitaryPro Team member Adam Cohen and the breakdown each card they think will see play in Modern!

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Thanks to Adam Cohen for being on the Podcast follow him on

Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamECohen

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex is riding solo and dives into the feeling of not knowing what deck to play and how to try and land on a deck in this unsettled Modern metagame.

He also goes over the top performing decks from GP Ghent, and the SCG Classic,

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on Harry Khoo who is a blue white mage and content creator from the UK.

We talk Control VS Stoneblade, sideboard options for both decks. How the bannings have affected the Modern Metagame and delve into Harry's Origin story and how he beat a PT Finalist in his very first ever GP!

Harry's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/shadowred40

Harry's Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrymtg

Harry's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/harrymtg

The Birthing Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/thebirthingpodcast

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on Solitary Pro Team member and UW Control player Tony Johnson. We dig into Tony's early Magic life as well as talk Tony's Magic accomplishments and his goals for the end of 2019 and 2020.

We also make predictions on what will be banned in Modern.

MCQ Coverage here:

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/468483897

Tony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuggerNautica41

Tony's Articles: https://www.cardknocklife.com/author/tony-johnson/

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on friend of the show Evan Bruce to about the updates to organized play. the big changes of the MPL and the Brand new Rivals League as well as the future of Magic ESPORTS.

We also discuss the top decks from this weeks Magic Fest and SCG Open.

Article to the Updates to competitive play: https://www.magic.gg/news/the-future-of-magic-esports

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In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on the host of the Mindful Magic podcast Zach Johnson to talk player etiquette before during and after the match, handling tilt and some ways on how to not get overwhelmed or fatigued by Magic the Gathering.

Follow the Mindful Magic Podcast on Podbean here: https://mindfulmtg.podbean.com

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In this week's episode of The Control Freak Podcast Alex has back on Francesco "Neo" Amati. Who is a UWx control Specialist, Spikes Academy Coach, CardnockLife.com Writer and Solitary Pro Team member.

Francesco answers many listeners questions about Control and the current Modern meta game.We talk how you can build your control decks to beat Hogaak. How to change the philosophy of the deck to fight the current metgame.

Adam Cohen's Uw Control list:

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2039095?fbclid=IwAR1sVyfesN6wK4AbLpZqe1Vw6sTrXoQ6hV3qF6uSdQEI7caoq82pcXZQims#paper

Neo's Uw Control Primer:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kRY45pbN7AamemL8o6Zot4YPKKHtuvpArlGsRlAG5nc/edit

The Wall of Omens Primer:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOvN9yJAG6quFOj9J0HE_lDb_VwMx-_1t7UbNSPAW7Y/edit?fbclid=IwAR23icEdzj-lJmEEpq2u_3reDwO-Evxmx6RgcKm9nk6TUXjT3v05L9B9nAo

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In this weeks episode Alex breaks down the 4 large tournaments that happened over the weekend including the Mythic Championship, the Magic Fest, SCG COL, and the SCG Classic!

He also goes through each match-up that made an appearance in each Top 8 and goes over the best strategies and cards to beat them.

Additionally he talks about all things UW and Esper Control in the ne, new Hogaak dominated meta.

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In this weeks episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on special guest Joey Pasco.

Joey is a Podcaster for the Yo!MTG Taps! Podcast a, former SCG Tour commentator, and fellow UW Control mage.

He and Alex discuss the current Modern Meta as well as the future of competitive Magic. From WoTC's side and players side.

They also talk about Joey's time as an Star City Games commentator and how Joey and Alex have crossed paths in the past when Joey commentated Alex's 2013 SCG Top 8!

Additionally they talk a bit about their two favorite football teams that share the same division.

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Watch Alex's Features matches that Joey commentated here:

Quarterfinals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=079-o7td_jc

Semifinals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_wKC8iEwFw

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Bridge From Below has been banned in Modern and Alex has some thoughts and opinions on the matter.

In this weeks episode Alex has on special guest Evan Bruce. They talk all things Bridge From Below ban. Who were the winners and losers because of this ban?

How will the meta-game adjust and what will Uw Control do to fight this new untested meta? Find out all their thoughts in episode eight!

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In this week's episode Alex has on Francesco "Neo" Amati. Who is a UWx control Specialist, Spikes Academy Coach, CardnockLife.com Writer and Solitary Pro Team member.

"Neo" answers Alex's questions about how he fell in love with Control and how players can take their game to the next level.

Additionally "Neo" answers many listeners questions about Control and the current Modern meta game. 

Esper Twix Article by Ali Aintrazi:

https://magic.tcgplayer.com/db/article.asp?ID=12585

Esper Planeswalkers:

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/576116#paper

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In this weeks episode I talk about Grand Prix Dallas, SCG Pittsburgh, and all of the new Core Set 2020 cards I believe have a shot at making a splash in modern.

Additionally I give my thoughts on Pauper finally becoming a WoTC recognized format and the brand new Arena only format Historic.

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In this episode I talk about Mythic Championship 3, this weeks MTGO Modern Premier, 5-0 Modern deck dump.

Additionally I talk about how we as Control players need to adapt to the quickly changing Hogaak dominated metagame.

Finally I ask the big question everyone’s asking. Is it time to put down UW Control until Hogaak goes away?

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In this episode I talk about the new London Mulligan rule and what it means for UW Control.

I Breakdown the post Modern Horizons metagame, the new and improved HogaakVine deck and its impact on the new landscape of modern. I also highlight some brand new decks in the latest 5-0 deck dump.

Offer my opinion on how many graveyard hate spells UW Control should be playing in the 75 to fight the graveyard heavy meta that we face!

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In this episode, I speak with local St. Louis Burn player, Zach Johnson, on an in-depth breakdown of the Burn VS. UW Control match up. We also talk about a few cards from Modern Horizons that Zach is excited to put in his Burn list! 

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In the second Episode I tackle the big debate in the Control community: Narset, Parter of Veils VS Teferi, Time Raveler. The Battle of the 3 Drop Planeswalkers! I go through each of their pros and cons in a comprehensive way and apply them to potential game states and real life scenarios.

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This weeks episode is all about Modern Horizons and how it’s going to shake up the format. I’ll discuss cards that Blue White Control should be playing and cards that we should be looking to prepare against. I go through many cards that I believe will be played in Modern that are in Horizons and talk about their impact on control decks moving forward.

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In this inaugural episode i just explain what the podcast is about and go over some general things to consider when playing control decks.