Control Freak

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  • Ep 23 Neo: Revelations
    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!
     
    If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex
     
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!
     
    Follow SolitaryPro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro  
    Follow Neo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spikes_Neo
     
    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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    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
    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep. 22 Viral Drake: a Conversation w/ Drake Sasser
    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!
     
    If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex
     
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!
     
    Follow SolitaryPro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro  
    Follow Drake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Viral_Drake
     
    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
    51 min
  • Ep. 21 Talent of the Telepath: a Conversation w/ Zach Allen
    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!
     
    If you really dig the content and have a few extra bucks and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex
     
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!
    Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro  
     
    Zach Allen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/A22en
     
    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
    46 min
  • Ep. 20 Telling Time: Where We've Been and Where We're Heading
    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!
     
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!
    Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro  
     
    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 dig the content and have a few extra bucks and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron on Patreon here:
     
     https://www.patreon.com/LessAlex
     
    Mindful MTG Podcast: https://mindfulmtg.podbean.com/
     
     
    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
    Free Discord: https://discord.gg/jW6tGQg
    21 min
  • Ep. 19 The Mystic Sanctuary Miracle
    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!
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro! Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro  
    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
    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
    36 min
  • Ep. 18 The Blue White Deck You Should Be Playing
    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.  
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro! Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro  
    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
    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
    33 min
  • Ep. 17 Once Upon a Set Review: Throne of Eldraine Modern Set Review w/ Adam Cohen
    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!
    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 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
    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep. 16 A Captain With No Ship
    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,
     
     
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!
    Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro
     
    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/alexoath221?sub_confirmation=1
     Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex
    36 min
  • Ep. 15 The New World
    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
     
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!
    Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro
     
    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/alexoath221?sub_confirmation=1
     Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex
    47 min
  • Ep. 14 Solitary Spotlight: Tony Johnson
    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/
     
    Thanks to the podcast's sponsor team SolitaryPro!
    Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SolitaryPro
     
    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/alexoath221?sub_confirmation=1
     Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lessalex
    1 hr 18 min

About Control Freak

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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…