• Episode #658: Warcraft Direct 2024!
    Nov 18 2024

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Warcraft Direct Announcements, Raid progression, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #658: Warcraft Direct 2024!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Oblivion
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Holiday Event: Pilgrim’s Bounty - November 24th to December 1st
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Orta, the Deepwalker Giant in Azj-Kahet
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Mythic Queen Ansurek Adjustments - November 12
    • Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct Roundup
      • Classic Updates
    • Delve Into The War Within with the Audio Novella “Heartlands”
    • The War Within: 11.0.7 Content Update Development Notes
    • Hotfixes
    • and much more!
    You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Episode #657: The Eve of Warcraft Direct!
    Nov 12 2024

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the lead up to Warcraft Direct, Professions, Moonkin Festival, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #657: The Eve of Warcraft Direct!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
    • Hallow’s End - October 25th to November 8th
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Micro-Holiday: Moonkin Festival - November 12th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Shurrai, Atrocity of the Undersea in Hallowfall
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • A Message for Secret Hunters
    • New Rewards During the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct
    • The War Within: 11.0.7 Content Update Development Notes
    • Hotfixes
    • and much more!
    You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode #656: Versatile Voidbound!
    Nov 5 2024

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Anniversary Bronze Buff, Voidbound changes, Raid Performance issues, 11.0.7, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #656: Versatile Voidbound!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Burning Crusade Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
    • Hallow’s End - October 25th to November 8th
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Darkmoon Faire - Nov 3 to 9th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Aggregation of Horrors, in the Ringing Deeps
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Nerub-ar Raid Lag Fixes Underway
    • 20th Anniversary Feat of Strength
    • It’s an Anniversary Celebration at the November Trading Post!
    • The War Within PTR: 11.0.7 Content Update
    • The War Within: 11.0.7 Content Update Development Notes
    • Hotfixes
    • and much more!
    You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • Episode #655: Happy Hallow's End!
    Oct 28 2024

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the new Bruto, Patch Problems, Class Balancing, 30 Years of Warcraft, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #655: Happy Hallow's End!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
    • PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
    • Hallow’s End - October 25th to November 8th
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Day of the Dead - Nov 1st to 3rd
    • Darkmoon Faire - Nov 3 to 9th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Kordac, the Dormant Protector in Isle of Dorn
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Arena Rating Adjustments Underway - October 22
    • Elemental Lightning Rod Adjustment - October 23
    • Outlaw Rogue Bug is Corrected and Actions Underway
    • Class Tuning Incoming – October 29
    • Save the Date for Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct on November 13
    • Hotfixes
    • and much more!
    You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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    2 hrs and 39 mins
  • Episode #654: 20th World of Warcraft Celebration Begins!
    Oct 21 2024

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the 20th Anniversary Update coming tomorrow, Severed Threads Raid Buff, Mythic Plus Affixes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #654: 20th World of Warcraft Celebration Begins!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
    • PvP Brawl - Deep Six
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
    • Hallow’s End - October 25th to November 8th
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Orta, Deepwalker Giant in Azj-Kahet
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Severed Strands Display Bug
    • Twitch Drop: Scramble to Get the Sand Scarab Pet on October 22!
    • 20th Anniversary Celebration Update Notes
    • Hotfixes
    • and much more!
    You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Episode #653: How to earn it all!
    Oct 15 2024

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Mythic+ Progression Changes, how to maximize the WoW Anniversary Event, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #653: How to earn it all!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
    • PvP Brawl - Packed House
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Shurrai, Atrocity of the Undersea in Hallowfall
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Mythic+ Progression Changes Now Live and More Coming Soon
    • The World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Celebration Update Goes Live October 22!
    • Go on a Shopping Spree During the WoW 20th Anniversary Celebration
    • 20th Anniversary Update PTR Development Notes
    • Hotfixes
    • and much more!
    You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Episode #652: Getting tuned up!
    Oct 7 2024

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the M+ Affixes, Raid, Dungeon and Class tuning, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #652: Getting tuned up!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
    • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
    • PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
    • Great Gnomeregan Run - October 12th
    • Darkmoon Fair - October 6th to 12
    • Mythic+ Affixes - We'll find out soon!
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Aggregation of Horrors in the Ringing Deeps
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Character Restoration Now Available
    • Class Tuning Incoming – October 8
    • 20th Anniversary Update PTR Development Notes
    • Hotfixes
    • and much more!
    You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Episode #651: Hold on to your tender!
    Sep 30 2024

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Raid, Dungeon and Class tuning, October and November Trading posts, Enchanting Tips, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #651: Hold on to your tender!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
    • PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
    • Brewfest - Live through October 6th
    • Darkmoon Fair - October 6th to 12
    • Mythic+ Affixes - We'll find out soon!
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Kordac, the Dormant Protector, in Isle of Dorn
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Preservation Fixes Coming Next Week
    • 20th Anniversary Update PTR Development Notes
    • Go from Dark to Light During The October Trading Post
    • Hotfixes
    • and much more!
    You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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    2 hrs and 11 mins