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Control Point
by @brentcopeland, @ericfullerton, @weswilson, @devilturnip
Thanks for dropping by the Control Point staging area. Your progress is being monitored at this moment. We promise not to lie to you while within the confines of this block. We produce weekly service announcements for the Team Fortress 2 simulation. Please be advised to listen to the end each week, as we serve cake to all that make it to the end.
Episodes
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CP 122: Running Blue
This week we're joined by Blue from 4L. We discuss how scouts should never aim, which wiki is "f'n trash", and how to ask terrible quickfire questions on the fly. [MP3 AUDIO] Sponsor an episode of Control Point! Sign up for a free audio book with a 14 day free Audible trial Episode graphic by...
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CP 121: Laser Focused on Status
[MP3 AUDIO] STATUS! STATUS! You know you'll never get sick of it... it's delightful... and magnificent... and you'll never, ever, EVER get sick of that bumper. We even have have a special guest to take Eric's place this week... Bitburner from Minecrap.com! Join us while we discuss Notch's...
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CP 120: Listener Revelation
[MP3 AUDIO] Check out these Gamers United Servers Sponsor an episode of Control Point! Sign up for a free audio book with a 14 day free Audible trial [LINK] The Mark of the Saint
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CP 119: A Stern Talking To
It's been a spooky, spooky week. So we rehash our experiences with Eyeaduct, ponder the stern talking to we got from Valve, talk about sliding sappers, discuss an all-star TF2 mix-up, and find out what we look like in our listener's head. [MP3 AUDIO] Check out these Gamers United Servers [VID]…
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CP 108: Pe Pe
Hey, HEY, hey! Welcome to the pe-pe! I got sumpthin to say-ay! CP all the way-ay! (Yeah, I have no real idea where I'm going with this, either.) But yeah... so... umm... this week we have Mr. Eagle! That's something of note, right? [MP3 AUDIO] Our TF2 server is provided by LowPings Get a free…
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CP 107: Trade ya!
Control Point breaks new ground with our riveting, real-time trading. We test the new beta trade system by "doing it live", and boy-howdy does it make for compelling audio. You'll gasp as you hear Brent try to find the beta authorization menu on his Mac. You'll tremble as you hear Spencer…
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CP 106: A Fabulous Episode
Beginning of a new paradigm in entertainment? Or just the twisted ravings echoing from a gaggle of lunatics? We vote the latter. [MP3 AUDIO] Our TF2 server is provided by LowPings Get a free audio book from Audible! [SERVER] Fabulous Server of the Week: The Drunken Brawl [LINK] "Meet the Medic"...
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CP 105: PlayOnCon 2011
We are at PlayOnCon this week. There's lots of people in the audience, among them is the awesome 4L clan. They are awesome! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on uStream PlayOnCon 4lclan.com 4L Steam Group Get a free audiobook on us! Episode graphic by Maz
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CP 104: Pwned
This week's episode features Madlep of Ubercharged.net. Broadcasting from his car, we get his opinions on the Cow Mangler, we repeatedly try to correctly pronounce "Grordbort", and we pretend to be dissapointed in Mr. Eagle. [MP3 AUDIO] Ubercharged Madlep's Twitter Feed Listen to audiobooks while...
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CP 103: Maz Destruction
This week we trade out Wes for Maz, bringing us some Aussie flare, or is he from Alaska? Don't confuse Maz with the famous John Mazz, who gets a few mentions in this very episode. [MP3 AUDIO] Maz on YouTube JINX Promo Contest TF2 Comics?!? Behind the Scenes of "Meet the Medic" [VID] Team Fortress…
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CP 102: Summer Breeze
Summer breeze, makes us feel fine. Blowing through the jasmine in our mind. [MP3 AUDIO] JINX Promo Contest Pyro's Detonator via Wiki The Kid who created the F2BKicked Plugin [VID] My Little Fortress - Teamwork is Magic [VID] Jazz In The Box episode 1 [VID] Team Refuse: A Documentary [VID] Final...
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CP 101: CPR
Look who's back! [MP3 AUDIO] The Uber Update [VID] Meet the Medic [LINK] Funniest Quotes from New Players [VID] Uber Update: All Item Demonstration: Part 1 Part 2 [ARTICLE] 'Team Fortress 2' Server Mod Blocks Free-To-Play Gamers [VID] TF2 A Video Guide for New Players We love audiobooks. Get a…
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CP 100: Legends
[MP3 AUDIO] Download music from this episode (song names contain spoilers) Forum Discussion [PIC] Official Episode 100 Poster (major spoilers!) by Boomrocker [PIC] Fan Art by Hemanena (another spoiler!) Episode graphic by Boomrocker
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CP 99: The Third Christmas Episode
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight! [MP3 AUDIO] “This Means War” by JohnnyNapalm “My Ubersaw” by Andy of Comix Inc. “Spencer The Lonely Heavy” by Frekydelic “It’s Beginning to look alot like Dustbowl” by JohnMazz, Snuggernaut, ManWithTheGoldenBuns, CoRn & Buwchbach “God Rest You” by...
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CP 98: Death By Stupid
There are a few little stupid things, okay I’ll be honest, there are alot of stupid things going on in this episode. Other not-so-stupid things consist of an announcement of the Demo/Soldier update, more TF2 lore, and Wes as a furry. Yes, that last one was quite stupid. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this...
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CP 97: Hearing Aids
Eric is sick this week, but on an unrelated topic… The Announcer’s lover is revealed! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube! Secret Santa is still going! (forum reg required) Help us find notable clips (forum reg required) [IMG] Eric as Scout’s Mom by Bullet Storm Who is Ellen McLain? [ART]...
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CP 96: The French Disapprove
Bonjour! This week we’re talking about what causes TF2 to be rated “M”. Can a game be considered art? Secret Santa… CPCon3… Time Travel… all of this, and bad French accents too! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube! TF2 gets updated alot! The Countdown to 100 [THREAD] Secret Santa (forum reg...
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CP 95: Sir Control of Point
Hear ye brave knights of Control Point speaketh out to the kingdom as now they laid aside their swords and hold aloft their booming microphones. Why dost thou read this and not listen to episode 95 immediately? Ye may all stand glad, knowing for the word of this merry ‘sode speaks poetry into…
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CP 94.6: TF2 Talk Radio
No Listener Contributions, no Surveillance, no RapidFire questions, just good clean TF2 discussion. Joining us this week is Johnny Napalm, Mr.Eagle, Hemanena and Sabrina. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube! November 2, 2009 TF2 Update [VIDEO] Pre-Show dance party [VIDEO] Thriller Fortess 2...
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CP 94: A Ghastly Episode
Halloween is here, and so is Hemanena. That’s right, we have a female scout in the studio this week! It’s time for a sugar high, it’s time for episode 94! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube! October 29, 2009 TF2 Update The Pumpkin Patch Last Will & Testament of Zepheniah Mann The Family...
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CP 93: Rubbarah!
This week is full of celebration! There’s the Windows 7 launch, a birthday, and we’re celebrating 90 episodes of opening the briefcase. It’s a party! Rubbarah! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube! Everything That Has Ever Been In The Briefcase! (forum reg required) [TF2 BLOG] Meet the...
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CP 92: Bot Crotch
Bot crotch? [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube! [UPDATE] October 14 2009 Second Annual Team Fortress 2 Pumpkin Carving Contest (2009) Dynamically change the theme of maps [VIDEO] Meet the Dumbasses [MACHINIMA] Payload Episode 1 / Episode 2 / Episode 3 [MAP] cp_pacman_wtf &…
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CP 91: Oh look, there’s a Koala!
It’s time that we catch up on some listener contributions. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube [VIDEO] TF2 LEGO Good Times ~ The Gentlemanne’s Internet Radio Programme ~ “Hats” by Ctrl+Alt+Del Engineer Update by SuN WaR [VIDEO] Random Days In TF2 by CoRn [SONG] Tribute (control point style)...
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CP 90: Guard Dogs
Spencer is back! This time it’s for good. By the way, you know what Team Fortress 2 needs? Guard Dogs. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube Fan-made Guard Dog update by Pyanodon Guard Dogs form letter Who is Saxton Hale? [SONG] Die by Natascha by AshWilliams [SONG] Babyman by VincesoX…
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CP 89: Valve is Listening
We have something pretty amazing to share with you this week! We think it’s amazing anyway.. thanks Valve! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this amazing episode on YouTube! The Legendary Blog Post [VIDEO] Handy basic tips! How to pick up just ammo or health Kanye Spray Interrupts [MAP] ctf_haarp by Dr.Spud…
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CP 88: Through The Orange Door
Come on in and listen to our interview with TheOrangeDoor about the functional Sentry gun that he built out of LEGOs. Also there’s some discussion about the drama that Valve has been creating regarding cheaters. Topping off this episode is our first live call-in segment. It’s action packed I tell...
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CP 87: Baby Buggy Bumpers
Does the title of this episode intrigue you? [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube iPhone app – Games Monitor Howling Techni’s CP UK Fan Server: 81.19.209.28:27015 Gabe Newell appeared on episode 9 of the Steamcast podcast. TF2 Backpack Examiner [SONG] Playing with Danger by Chris Lohr (Team...
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CP 86: Stereotypes
Skill-less spamming Demoman. Those new to Sniper, use Huntsman. Girls play Pyro. Backburner is for n00bs. All Scouts are kids hyped up on caffeine. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube TF2 Blog post about How Team Fortress 2 Maps Are Made [MAPS] The Big King Pack [VIDEO] GIGN tf2 top10 frags...
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CP 85: Overtime!
So much happened this week, Classless Update, a map contest, tons of contributions and 3 new songs! In this episode, we go OVERTIME! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube Classless Update // Aug 13 Update Notes // Aug 14 Update Notes Swamp Map Contest from TF2maps.net CP Fan Server AU –...
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CP 84: CP Con Jr
Control Point listeners from all over the place came together in Huntsville, AL. It was a wonderful weekend. There were 13 people in the studio this week. The first 6 minutes was missing, so I used a rather crappy sounding backup, but it’s all there. Enjoy! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on...
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CP 83: Evolution of a TF2 Player
…more like Revolution of a TF2 Player! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube [THREAD] The Evolution of a TF2 Player Valve Predicts Fan-Funded Game Development Future Valve Rethinking Team Fortress 2 Item Drops Xbox 360 Update Survival of the Fittest Tournament [VIDEO] TF2 Tower Defense in…
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CP 82: Valve Loves RED
No love for BLU? [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube! The Soldier has something to tell us New Demo Format Nearing Beta TF2 Update July 14, 2009 [VIDEO] Spies Sure Are Tricky These Days… [VIDEO] That dispenser is a spy! [IMG] Fake Soldier Update [SONG] Left Me On This Team Alone by...
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CP 81: Command Line Hell
Dear Valve, we are in the year 2009, how about instead of a console maybe you could give us a graphical user interface? Much thanks! -CP [MP3 AUDIO] Watch this episode on YouTube! Valve is Working on Maps for Competitive Play Pen & Paper TF2 [VIDEO] Korean PC Game Rips-Off Team Fortress 2 Why…
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CP 78: Worst Episode Ever
We decided to take the show in a new direction, mostly downward. [MP3 AUDIO] [IMG] What’s behind the Pyro’s mask [FANFICTION] Armored Fortress by Graven_Image The Prelude / Chapter One / Chapter Two [VIDEO] Dead Ringer + Kill Taunt = OMGWTFINVISISTAB [SONG] “I Am Loading Up Stuff (In My Browser)”...
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CP 77: Sniper vs Spy
A more in depth discussion about the new Sniper and Spy unlocks. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch the recording of this episode on YouTube Sniper vs Spy Update [THREAD] Meet the Spy (discussion) [VIDEO] W+M2: Hot Air (Pyro Guide) Female Pyro Model Push Gaming presents TF2 Top10 plays of the week #4 (with...
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CP 80: Serious Cosplay
Johnny Napalm joins us today as we discuss a big update, a very serious cosplayer and celebrate his birthday. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch the recording of this episode TF2 Update – June 23, 2009 [IMG] TF2 Cosplay from Racoon-sama TF2 Model – Femme Pyro [SONG] “They’re Some CPers Tweeting About Themselves”…
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CP 76: CPCon 2009
We are recording in front of real live people this time! In the midst of the convention, community members gather around the hosts, watching, participating, and being merry. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch the recording of this episode on YouTube PlayOnCon [VIDEO] PlayOnCon in the news See photos from CPCon...
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CP 79: Popular Podcast
This is the closest we’ve gotten to being linked on the official TF2 blog. Eric is back this week, and we discuss a new game mode, debate about spoilers, and watch a few TF2 videos. [MP3 AUDIO] Watch the recording of this episode on YouTube See the first episode of CPCon 2009! Team Fortress 2...
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CP 75: Meet JENING
An interview with a Spy superstar! [MP3 AUDIO] Watch the recording of this episode on YouTube JENINGnet Play On Con TF2 Blog Post about the Sniper unlocks Papercraft [VIDEO] TF2 Scout advertises the Slap Chop [VIDEO] and while your at it, check out “Rap Chop” too [SONG] “Backstabbing Spy” by…
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CP 74: Spencer is Back!
Well.. uh.. he’s back for this one episode at least. [MP3 AUDIO] Play On Con Interview: Valve’s Robin Walker on Item Drops and the Future of Team Fortress 2 Valve Sneaks MMO Jokes into the latest patch Team Fortress 2: The RPG [MACHINIMA] Half life 2 Intro Starring the scout [MACHINIMA] The guys...
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CP 73: Dun Dun
Phishers, Updates, and Nivekeryas, oh my!! [MP3 AUDIO] [THREAD] New Update! + moaning about headgear [ARTICLE] Team Fortress 2 Patch Hints At New Headgear, Huge Gameplay Changes [VIDEO] Highstepper’s Head Hunter [VIDEO] CP Frag Video by Destrutor [VIDEO] Let’s Play Half Life by Ifrit [MACHINIMA]...
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CP 72: We’re All Just Cornish Game Hens
We had an overflow of contributions last week, so here’s another episode full of em. Our guest this week is Johnny_Napalm! [MP3 AUDIO] GMOD Heavy Wackiest Melee Weapon Contest [MOD] Female Engie by Mr.Kit [VIDEO] Epic Sandvich Bluff WIN [VIDEO] Bonk song to the tune of The Legend of Zelda: Wind...
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CP 71: Easter Eggs-treme!
This is our egg-cellent Easter egg-isode. We are catching up on listener contributions this week, so hold tight and keep your sunny side up… and that’s all yolks! [MP3 AUDIO] CP Episode 50 Script on eBay [PHOTO] Hamheadz TF2 paper models by Spazoid311 [THREAD] “CP Frag Video” project by Destrutor...
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CP 70: The Honeypot
Achievement Farmers: Be Warned! Server admins are fighting back! We discuss a very controversial subject with special guest msleeper. [MP3 AUDIO] Read all about msleeper’s TF2 honeypot [SONG] “Mr.Demoman” by IDrinkYourMilkshake [SONG] “Story of a Steam Roll (Stop Pissing Me Off)” by AshWilliams...
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CP 69: The Truth About Episode 50
You wanna know the truth? The horrible truth? Well, here it is. [MP3 AUDIO]
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CP 68: The Obvious
I know it sounds pretty obvious, but sometimes the obvious is obvious because it’s obvious. Discussing “Obvious Gameplay Points that People Forget” this week with guest host: Johnny Napalm! [MP3 AUDIO] Mar.18 TF2 Update & Mar.19 TF2 Update [THREAD] Obvious Gameplay Points that People Forget...
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CP 67: A Lesson in Etiquette
Discussion of what to do and what NOT to do in certain scenarios that may pop up during your TF2 career. It never hurts to say “please” and “thank you” too. Guests this week are AshWilliams & Nivekeryas. [MP3 AUDIO] TF2 Update Server Scoring TF2 Etiquette TF2 DLC Petition [VIDEO] BONK! Energy…
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CP 66: How to ruin a server
There are many ways to ruin a TF2 server, and we let you know what those are. [MP3 AUDIO] TF2 Update Vote for TF2 in the ‘Official game title selection’ poll for WorldCyberGames 2009. [THREAD] How To Ruin Your TF2 Server Achievement Farmers: Be Warned! Server admins are fighting back! [VIDEO]…
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CP 65: Scout Unlocks
The Scout update gives us much to talk about! [MP3 AUDIO] Scout Update! [ART] TF2 Mega Collaboration: Scout by SleepDepJoel [THREAD] How the Spy’s Changed (Including undocumented information) by PositiveJosh [VIDEO] Make The Bonk! [SONG] “Engi” by IDrinkYourMilkshake [SONG] “I Think We’re Done...
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CP 64: That’s What She Said
The Scout update is so close. While we try not to speculate too much, we do share our thoughts about what is officially announced about the Scout update. Mentok joins us this week in one crazy, crazy ride. [MP3 AUDIO] Scout Update Information Angry Announcer is Angry Games pro league gets under…
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Thanks for dropping by the Control Point staging area. Your progress is being monitored at this moment. We promise not to lie to you while within the confines of this block. We produce weekly service announcements for the Team Fortress 2 simulation. Please be advised to listen to the end each week, as we serve cake to all that make it to the end.
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@brentcopeland, @ericfullerton, @weswilson, @devilturnip
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