This weeks episode Alex had on his good friend Evan and we break down All the weeks news and tournaments!  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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: https://controlfreak.podbean.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexoath...LessAlex Discord: https://discord.gg/VRKU2VT   Daily MTG: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articlesDecklists: 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/LessAlexIf 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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Ep. 49 Raiders of the Lost Companion

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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-pointsChallenges: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/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 48 The New Guard.

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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-2020-04-20Pioneer Challange https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-challenge-2020-04-20Modern Challange https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-challenge-2020-04-20 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/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 47 Everyone needs a Companion

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 46 Ikoria Set Review: The Second One

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep.45 Ikoria: Lair of Blunders

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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-infoIkoria 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/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep 44 Quarantine Field 2: Online Magic Fest & Ikoria Leaks

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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-2020-03-21Modern Prelim: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-preliminary-2020-03-21Pioneer 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/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 43 Quarantine Field: Dealing with no Paper Magic & Pioneer/Modern MTGO Results. w/ Jake Stehlik.

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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=LessAlexDig 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-storeThanks to Sean Mogelgaard & Camron Neighbours for being on the Podcast follow them on Twitter here:Sean's Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThatEsperGuyCheck out Sean's Article here when it goes live: http://Winconditiongames.com/blogCamron's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamronNeighbourIf you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlexIf 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!

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 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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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=LessAlexDig 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-storeThanks to Sean Mogelgaard for being on the Podcast follow him on Twitter here:Sean's Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThatEsperGuyCheck out Sean's Article here when it goes live: http://Winconditiongames.com/blogIf you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 41 Parting the Veils w/ John Farrow SCG Indy, Leveling up, and Bans.

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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=LessAlexDig 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-storeThanks to Sean Mogelgaard for being on the Podcast follow him on Twitter here:Sean's Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThatEsperGuyCheck out Sean's Article here when it goes live: http://Winconditiongames.com/blogIf you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 40 Aether Gusting Indy SCG Top 4 w/ Sean Mogelgaard: SCG Indy, Pioneer Meta, and Esper in Modern.

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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/do0mswitchCheck out Do0mswitch's Patreon here: patreon.com/Do0mswitchIf you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 39 Doom Foretold: Talking Uw Control w/ Do0mswitch

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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/a22enCheck 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-tabPioneer Premier (2.15.20) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-premier-2020-02-16Modern Challenge 2.16https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-challenge-2020-02-16If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 38 Trawlin for Gold w/ SCG Philly Winner Zach Allen UW Control in Standard, Worlds, Pioneer Premier, and Modern Challenge

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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-2020-02-08SCG 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/LessAlexIf 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!

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

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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/IslandsInFrontYouTube: 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/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 36 Thirst For Meaning: a Conversation w/ Pioneer UW Master Skura (IslandsInFront)

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/lessalexTwitter: https://twitter.com/LessAlexPodbean: 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/timewalktvTwitch: http://twitch.tv/TimeWalkTV IG: http://instagram.com/TimeWalkTVYouTube: http://youtube.com/TimeWalkTVFacebook: http://facebook.com/timewalktv TW: http://twitter.com/timewalktvIG: http://instagram.com/TimeWalkTV Decklists:Modern Prelim (jan25) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-preliminary-2020-01-25Modern Prelim (Jan24) (blue moon) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-preliminary-2020-01-24Pioneer Challenge (Wafo Tapas list) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-challenge-2020-01-20Pioneer Prelim(Jan 25) (4-1 uwu) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-preliminary-2020-01-25DoomSwitch's Pioneer UW Control 6-2 list: https://twitter.com/Do0mswitch/status/1221548903369269255/photo/1If you really dig the content and would like to help support the content consider becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/LessAlexIf 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!

Ep. 35 Here Comes the Sun's Nemesis: w/ Ron from TimeWalkTV

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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