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Control Freak

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 tournam... Read more

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Ep. 28 THE Shadowy Boy: Breakdown of UW VS Shadow and 5-0 Decks w/ Michael Rapp

Ep. 28 THE Shadowy Boy: Breakdown of UW VS Shadow and 5-0 Decks w/ Michael Rapp

This weeks episode the GP Toronto winning and Death's Shadow expert Michael Rapp joins Alex and they talk all things Con... Read more

9 Dec 2019

1hr 24mins

Ranked #2

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Ep. 7 Neo

Ep. 7 Neo

In this week's episode Alex has on Francesco "Neo" Amati. Who is a UWx control Specialist, Spikes Academy Coach, Cardnoc... Read more

8 Jul 2019

1hr 14mins

Ranked #3

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Ep. 26 The Wizened: Magic Fest Columbus, Pioneer PTQ and Standard UW Control w/ Logan Woodrum

Ep. 26 The Wizened: Magic Fest Columbus, Pioneer PTQ and Standard UW Control w/ Logan Woodrum

In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has Logan Woodrum on to talk Magic Fest Columbus, the Online Pio... Read more

25 Nov 2019

42mins

Ranked #4

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Ep. 2 Teferi VS Narset! The Battle of the 3 drop Planeswalkers

Ep. 2 Teferi VS Narset! The Battle of the 3 drop Planeswalkers

In the second Episode I tackle the big debate in the Control community: Narset, Parter of Veils VS Teferi, Time Raveler.... Read more

3 Jun 2019

46mins

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Ep. 11 Neo: Reloaded

Ep. 11 Neo: Reloaded

In this week's episode of The Control Freak Podcast Alex has back on Francesco "Neo" Amati. Who is a UWx control Special... Read more

5 Aug 2019

59mins

Ranked #6

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Ep. 22 Viral Drake: a Conversation w/ Drake Sasser

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... Read more

28 Oct 2019

50mins

Ranked #7

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Ep. 6 Core Values

Ep. 6 Core Values

In this weeks episode I talk about Grand Prix Dallas, SCG Pittsburgh, and all of the new Core Set 2020 cards I believe h... Read more

1 Jul 2019

48mins

Ranked #8

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Ep. 3 The Goblin's Guide an in depth look at the UW matchup vs Burn with Zach Johnson

Ep. 3 The Goblin's Guide an in depth look at the UW matchup vs Burn with Zach Johnson

In this episode, I speak with local St. Louis Burn player, Zach Johnson, on an in-depth breakdown of the Burn VS. UW Con... Read more

10 Jun 2019

31mins

Ranked #9

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Ep. 9 Yo! Joe!

Ep. 9 Yo! Joe!

In this weeks episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on special guest Joey Pasco. Joey is a Podcaster for the Yo!... Read more

22 Jul 2019

54mins

Ranked #10

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Ep 23 Neo: Revelations

Ep 23 Neo: Revelations

In This weeks Episode of the Control Freak Podcast Alex has on SolitaryPro teammate and Spike's Academy Coach Francesco ... Read more

4 Nov 2019

1hr 11mins

Ranked #11

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Ep. 29 The Brazen Borrower - SCG Players Championship, GP OKC PTQ and UW in Pionner w/ Tony Johnson

Ep. 29 The Brazen Borrower - SCG Players Championship, GP OKC PTQ and UW in Pionner w/ Tony Johnson

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

16 Dec 2019

44mins

Ranked #12

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Ep. 30 Oko still Broko: a Conversation w/ Zach Allen about SCG PC, Modern, and Control in Pioneer.

Ep. 30 Oko still Broko: a Conversation w/ Zach Allen about SCG PC, Modern, and Control in Pioneer.

This week Alex is joined by SCG Players Championship Cometitor Zach Allen. He talks all things 2019 and his plans for 20... Read more

23 Dec 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #13

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Ep. 33 Theros: Beyond a Set Review w/ Adam Cohen

Ep. 33 Theros: Beyond a 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 b... Read more

13 Jan 2020

1hr 33mins

Ranked #14

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Ep. 27 Part the Waterpark: NRG Waterpark and Pioneer PTQs w/ Adam Cohen

Ep. 27 Part the Waterpark: NRG Waterpark and Pioneer PTQs w/ Adam Cohen

This week's episode Alex has on Team SolitaryPro member Adam Cohen   We dig into the NRG Team Tournament that happened... Read more

2 Dec 2019

1hr 12mins

Ranked #15

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Ep. 18 The Blue White Deck You Should Be Playing

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 wh... Read more

30 Sep 2019

32mins

Ranked #16

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Ep. 16 A Captain With No Ship

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 de... Read more

16 Sep 2019

35mins

Ranked #17

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Ep. 37 The Classic Clique: Modern UW Control w/ SCG Classic Top 4 Player TJ SHhllingburg

Ep. 37 The Classic Clique: Modern UW Control w/ SCG Classic Top 4 Player TJ SHhllingburg

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

10 Feb 2020

1hr 8mins

Ranked #18

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Ep. 42 Inverting the Match-up: An Analysis and Breakdown of UW Control & UB Inverter in Pioneer w/ Sean Moegalgaard & Camron Neighbours

Ep. 42 Inverting the Match-up: An Analysis and Breakdown of UW Control & UB Inverter in Pioneer w/ Sean Moegalgaard & Camron Neighbours

This weeks episode Alex is joined by Sean Moglegaard's & Camron Neighbours to analyze the UW Control vs UB Inverter ... Read more

16 Mar 2020

1hr 16mins

Ranked #19

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Ep. 19 The Mystic Sanctuary Miracle

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... Read more

7 Oct 2019

35mins

Ranked #20

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Ep. 31 Best of 2019 w Joey Pasco

Ep. 31 Best of 2019 w Joey Pasco

This week Alex is joined by fellow Podcaster (Yo! MTG Taps) and Blue Mage Joey Pasco and we give out awards in many diff... Read more

30 Dec 2019

1hr 6mins

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