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The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

The Starting Zone is The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Hosted by Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas, it includes content for players of all skill and experience levels. So whether you enjoy World of Warcraft raiding, PvP, or are rolling a toon for the very first time, we think you’ll really enjoy The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast! The show started in 2009 with co-hosts Jesse Kobayashi and Mick Montgomery sharing helpful tips on how to play World of Warcraft. The show was very popular in its first year cracking the top 20 iTunes podcasts for World of Warcraft while also being featured in the New and Notable section upon its debut! Currently The Starting Zone is the top World of Warcraft podcasts on iTunes and enjoying its largest subscription rate to date!
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Episode #597: Augment Runes! 0
Sep 19, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Pirates Day, Brewfest, Harvest Festival, Augment Runes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #597: Augment Runes!

 

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
  • 10.1 World Boss - The Zaqali Elders
    • 415 ilvl Loot
  • World Boss - Basrikron, the Shale Wing Earth Proto-Dragon in Waking Shores
    • 395 ilvl Loot
  • PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
  • Mythic + Affixes
    • Fortified
    • Volcanic
    • Spiteful
  • Darkmoon Faire September 3rd to 9th
  • Secrets of Azeroth - All Clues Available!
  • Pirate’s Day - TODAY!
  • Brewfest - September 20th through October 6th
  • Harvest Festival - September 25th to October 2nd
  • Prepare to Face the Lich King in Patch 3.4.3
  • Hotfixes
  • ABetterABK
  • and much more!
You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #596: 10.2 PTR is Live! 0
Sep 14, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss 10.2 PTR changes, Class Tuning, Secrets of Azeroth, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #596: 10.2 PTR is Live!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

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Episode #595: Guardians of the Dream Announced! 0
Sep 7, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss 10.1.7 Release, 10.2 Announced, Trading Post, Secrets of Azeroth, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #595: Guardians of the Dream Announced!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #594: Velen's Prophecy! 0
Aug 30, 2023

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 Kalimdor Cup extension, Trading Post, Secrets of Azeroth, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #594: Velen's Prophecy!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #593: Dreaming of Fury! 0
Aug 24, 2023

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 Kalimdor Cup, Fortified Push Week, Hardcore Classic Launch, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #593: Dreaming of Fury!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #592: Kalimdor Cup! 0
Aug 15, 2023

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 Kalimdor Cup, Tyrannical Push Week, Hardcore Classic, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #592: Kalimdor Cup!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

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Episode #591: Fury Arriving September 5th! 0
Aug 8, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Nerfs, 10.1.7 Update, Hardcore Classic, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #591: Fury Arriving September 5th!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #590: Tender Topics! 0
Aug 2, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Tender for Sale, Trial of Style, Trading Post Tier, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #590: Tender Topics!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #589: Why I WoW with Sloot! 0
Aug 1, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down with Sloot for a bonus Why I WoW Episode, we cover his early beginnings in video games all the way to his recent retirement from World of Warcraft!
Episode #589: Why I WoW with Sloot!

 

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #588: Augmented Holidays! 0
Jul 27, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Class Tuning, Challenge Courses, PTR Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #588: Augmented Holidays!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking
  • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
  • 10.1 World Boss - The Zaqali Elders
    • 415 ilvl Loot
  • World Boss - Basrikron, the Shale Wing, Earth Proto-Dragon in Waking Shores
    • 395 ilvl Loot
  • Mythic + Affixes
    • Fortified
    • Entangling
    • Bolstering
  • PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
  • PvP Quests - Epic BGs, Rated BGs
  • Upcoming: Trial of Style - August 1st to 7th
  • The Great Push 2023 Starts This Weekend!
  • Hotfixes
  • PTR Development Notes
  • ABetterABK
  • and much more!
You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone
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Episode #587: Fury Incarnate is coming! 0
Jul 18, 2023

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 10.1.5 release, currency overload, catching up on gear, PTR Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #587: Fury Incarnate is coming!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone
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Episode #586: 10.1.5 is Live! 0
Jul 11, 2023

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 10.1.5 Content Update, Dawn of the Infinite Community Event, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #586: 10.1.5 is Live!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone
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Episode #585: The Winds of Change! 0
Jul 4, 2023

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 July Trading Post Bonus, BlizzCon 2023, PTR Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #585: The Winds of Change!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #584: Unraveling 10.1.5! 0
Jun 29, 2023

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 upcoming 10.1.5 content update, Hardcore Classic, PTR Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #584: Unraveling 10.1.5!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #583: Edge of the Void! 0
Jun 20, 2023

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 Final wing of LFR, Winds of Sanctuary, Rating Inflation, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #583: Edge of the Void!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
  • 10.1 World Boss - The Zaqali Elders
    • 415 ilvl Loot
  • World Boss - Liskanoth, the Futurebane, Ice protodragon in Thaldraszus
    • 395 ilvl Loot
  • Mythic + Affixes
    • Tyrannical
    • Afflicted
    • Bolstering
  • PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
  • PvP Quests - Random BGs, Solo Shuffle
  • Winds of Sanctuary - Live until July 11th
  • Midsummer Fire Festival - June 21st until July 5th
  • Dragonflight Season 2 Rating Update
  • Hotfixes
  • Aberrus wing 4 now live!
  • ABetterABK
  • and much more!
You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone
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Episode #582: Level Up! 0
Jun 15, 2023

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 Winds of Sanctuary buff, Raid Tuning, New Book, AWC Season 2, PTR Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #582: Level Up!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #581: Neltharion’s Shadow! 0
Jun 7, 2023

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 third wing of LFR, Class Buffs, PTR Mega Dungeon, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #581: Neltharion’s Shadow!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone
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Episode #580: Afflicted with Tokens! 0
May 31, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Afflicted Affix, WoW Tokens, Kalimdor Cup, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #580: Afflicted with Tokens!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #579: Fury of Giants! 0
May 24, 2023

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 second wing of LFR, Diablo 4 Crossover Event, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #579: Fury of Giants!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone
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Episode #578: Augmented Evokers! 0
May 18, 2023

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 Race, BlizzCon, Evoker Legendary and New Specialization, Classic Hardore Mode, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #578: Augmented Evokers!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #577: The Discarded Works! 0
May 10, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Season 2 Launch, First wing of LFR, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #577: The Discarded Works!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
  • 10.1 World Boss - The Zaqali Elders
    • 415 ilvl Loot
  • World Boss - Basrikron, the Shale Wing, Earth Proto-Dragon in Waking Shores
    • 395 ilvl Loot
  • Mythic + Affixes
    • Tyrannical
    • Raging
    • Storming
  • PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
  • PvP Quests - Epic BGs, Solo Shuffle
  • Dungeon Quests - Fighting is its Own Reward
  • Spring Balloon Festival - May 10th to 12th
  • Darkmoon Faire - May 7th to 13th
  • Aberrus Wing 1: The Discarded Works
  • Hotfixes
  • ABetterABK
  • and much more!
You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone
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Episode #576: Embers of Neltharion! 0
May 3, 2023

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 latest Content Update, Last chance for Season One Rewards, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #576: Embers of Neltharion!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #575: Season 2 Schedule! 0
Apr 26, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss UK Merger Block, Raid Schedule and Rewards, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #575: Season 2 Schedule!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #574: Catching up to Zaralek Cavern! 0
Apr 19, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss catching up before the patch, Zaralek Cavern, Cross-Facton Guilds, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #574: Catching up to Zaralek Cavern!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Episode #573: Tier Sets, Changes Coming Soon! 0
Apr 13, 2023

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

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Buff and Nerfs, 10.1 M+ Affix Changes, Tier Set Retrospective and what's to come in 10.1, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #573: Tier Sets, Changes Coming Soon!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone
Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here!
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