Feb 10, 2026
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 Twilight Ascension updates, February Trading Post, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #722: PrePatch Part 2!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
- Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
- PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
- Winds of Mysterious Fortune - January 27th to February 22nd
- Twilight Ascension - Ends March 2nd
- Love is in the Air - February 9th to 23rd
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- The Second Midnight Pre-Expansion Update Goes Live February 10
- Gold is Good During February’s Trading Post: Shop the Anniversary Outlet
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Feb 3, 2026
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 Twilight Ascension, State of Azeroth Announcement, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #721: The State of Azeroth!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
- Weekly Event - Shadowlands Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
- Legion Remix - Ends Monday January 19th at 1pm Eastern
- Winds of Mysterious Fortune - January 27th to February 22nd
- Twilight Ascension - Ends March 2nd
- Darkmoon Faire - February 1st to 7th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Twilight Ascension Update
- Upcoming Fix for Faction Change Transmog Issue
- State of Azeroth
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Jan 27, 2026
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss how the first weeks going, Winds of Mysterious Fortune, Twilight Ascension coming, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #720: Prepatch Week One in Review!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
- PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- Legion Remix - Ends Monday January 19th at 1pm Eastern
- Winds of Mysterious Fortune - January 27th to February 24th
- Twilight Ascension Update - January 27th
- Darkmoon Faire - February 1st to 7th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Free Transmog Change Coming for All Characters
- Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Green Grrgle Housing Decor Item January 20!
- Warcraft Short Story: "The Void Between"
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Jan 19, 2026
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss a goodbye to WeakAuras, what's coming in Prepatch, Class Changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #719: Midnight Prepatch is here!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
- Weekly Event - Battle for Azeroth Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
- PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: ?
- Legion Remix - Ends Monday January 19th at 1pm Eastern
- Micro-Holiday: Call of the Scarab - January 21st to 23rd
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Legion Remix: Spend Your Bronze Before Time Runs Out!
- M+ Unbound Hero Title – Updated January 16
- Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update Notes
- New Mythic+ Affix: Lindormi’s Guidance
- Mythic Raid Testing: January 23
- Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Green Grrgle Housing Decor Item January 20!
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Jan 14, 2026
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Legion Remix Soon, Endeavors adjusted, Burning Crusade Anniversary maintenance, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #718: Last Lockout Before Prepatch!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
- Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
- Legion Remix - Ends Monday January 19th at 1pm Eastern
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Legion Remix: Spend Your Bronze Before Time Runs Out!
- Beta Adjustment to Endeavors
- Burning Crusade Anniversary Pre-Patch Downtime
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Jan 6, 2026
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 past year in Warcraft, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #717: 2025 in Review!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Burning Crusade Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
- PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
- Darkmoon Faire - January 4th to 10th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- 2025 Roadmap Review
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Dec 29, 2025
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 January Trading post, What's going away with prepatch, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #716: The Last Reset of 2025!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
- Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
- PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- Feast of Winterveil - December 15th to January 2nd
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- The Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update Goes Live January 20!
- What to do Before the Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update
- January Trading Post
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Dec 24, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Winterveil, Midnight Prepatch Release Date, Housing and Brawler's guild fixes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #715: Prepatch January 20th!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking
- Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
- Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
- Feast of Winterveil - December 15th to January 2nd
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- The Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update Goes Live January 20!
- 12.0.1 Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Midnight PTR Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Dec 16, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Winterveil, Legion Remix Final Phase, Midnight Raid Testing Schedule, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #714: Winterveil 2025!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Classic Timewalking
- Weekly Event -
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly
- PvP Brawl - Deep Six
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
- UPCOMING: Feast of Winterveil - December 15th to January 2nd
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Housing Development Notes – Updated December 9
- Legion Remix: Claim Your Legacy in Infinite Echoes
- Legion Remix Bronze Updates -- December 12
- Remix Decor Rewards - What Happens Next?
- 12.0.1 Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Midnight Raid Testing Schedule
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Dec 9, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Housing early access is live, Professions and Housing, Midnight Raid Schedule, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #713: 11.2.7 Week One!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
- Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
- PvP Brawl - Battleground Bonus Event
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- Darkmoon Faire - December 7th to December 13th
- UPCOMING: Feast of Winterveil - December 15th to January 2nd
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Take a Ride on Turbulent Timeways December 2 to February 3
- World of Warcraft®: Midnight™ Goes Live March 2!
- The Warning Content Update Notes
- Housing Blogs
- Housing Development Notes – Updated December 2
- Midnight Competitive Season 1 Schedule
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Dec 1, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Damage Meters and Health Bars, December Trading Post, Turbulent Timeways, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #712: 11.2.7 Early Housing Access!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- WoW’s 21st Anniversary - November 16th to December 7th
- Darkmoon Faire - December 7th to December 13th
- Wanderer’s Festival - December 7th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Take a Ride on Turbulent Timeways December 2 to February 3
- World of Warcraft®: Midnight™ Goes Live March 2!
- Transmog Beta Updates - November 25
- Feedback: Damage Meters
- December’s Trading Post is Cool as Ice!
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Nov 25, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss WoW's 21st Anniversary, Transmog in Midnight, Turbulent Timeways, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #711: Midnight Transmog Tolls!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Battle for Azeroth Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly
- PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
- Pilgrim’s Bounty - Live until November 30th
- WoW’s 21st Anniversary - November 16th to December 7th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Take a Ride on Turbulent Timeways December 2 to February 3
- Feedback: Midnight Season 1 Dungeon Testing November 18 - December 2
- Warband Transmog Slots
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Nov 18, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Beta going live, December 2nd preparations, Addon Disarmament, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #710: Ion talks Midnight Addon Changes!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
- PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
- Upcoming: WoW’s 21st Anniversary - November 16th to December 7th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Midnight Prologue: “The Warning” Content Update Goes Live December 2!
- Stake Your Claim with Housing Early Access and Come Home December 2!
- Combat Philosophy and Addon Disarmament in Midnight
- Midnight Beta Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Nov 12, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss new in game currency, Moonkin Fest, WoW's 21st anniversary is near, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #709: Hearthstealing Housing!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
- Micro-Holiday: Moonkin Festival - November 12th!
- Upcoming: WoW’s 21st Anniversary - November 16th to December 7th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Developer Insight: Hearthsteel Virtual Currency and Housing in Midnight
- Midnight Alpha Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Nov 5, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss porting consoles to WoW, Midnight Healing Changes, November trading post, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #708: Midnight Interrupted!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking
- Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
- PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- Darkmoon Faire - November 7th and 8th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- The Midnight Beta Test Goes Live November 11
- November’s Trading Post is a Bountiful Thing!
- The Warning 11.2.7 Development Update Notes
- Updates to Healer Specializations in Midnight
- FEEDBACK: Healing Changes in Midnight
- Midnight Alpha Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Oct 27, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Turbo Boost Week One, Healing Frames Preview, Combat Addons, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #707: Combat Addons
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain:
- Hallow’s End - October 18th to November 1st
- Day of the Dead - November 1st to 3rd
- Darkmoon Faire - November 7th and 8th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- How Midnight’s Upcoming Game Changes Will Impact Combat Addons
- The Warning 11.2.7 Development Update Notes
- Midnight Alpha Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Oct 22, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Turbo Boost Crafting, UI Accessibility, Midnight Talent Systems, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #706: The True Turbo Boost is Live!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
- Hallow’s End - October 18th to November 1st
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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Oct 14, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Turbo Boost Crafting, UI Accessibility, Midnight Talent Systems, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #705: Midnight Apex Talents!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
- PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th
- UPCOMING: Hallow’s End - October 18th to November 1st
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Midnight Prologue: "The Warning" Content Update and Housing Early Access
- Level Up Your Talents in Midnight
- Feedback: Pet Battles
- Midnight Alpha Test Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Oct 7, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Midnight Alpha Testing, Turbo Boost, Massive Midnight info dump, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #704: Turbo Boosting until Midnight!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
- PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th
- Harvest Festival - October 2nd to October 9th
- Darkmoon Fair - October 5th to 11th
- Micro-Holiday: Great Gnomeregan Run - Saturday October 11th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Manaforge Omega Hall of Fame is Full
- Legion Remix Content Update Notes
- Get in the Mix with Legion Remix Rewards
- Midnight Expansion Information Wrapped Up
- Midnight Alpha Test Development Notes
- Day 1 Alpha UI and Addons Update
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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Sep 30, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Brewfest, Midnight Alpha Testing Schedule, Turbo Boost delays, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #703: Midnight Alpha October 2nd!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
- Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th
- Harvest Festival - October 2nd to October 9th
- Darkmoon Fair - October 5th to 11th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Join us for a Midnight Deep Dive and Q&A October 1
- Launch into Turbo-Boost October 21
- 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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Sep 23, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Roster Restrictions, 11.2.5 and Legion Remix October 7th, Brewfest, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #702: Brewfest is here!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
- PvP Brawl - Deep Six
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
- Pirate’s Day - September 19th and 20th
- Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Legion Remix and the 11.2.5 Content Update Goes Live October 7!
- Salhadaar Raid Skip Bugfix
- 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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Sep 16, 2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Raid Tuning, Mythic Dungeon International, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #701: AWC and MDI 2025!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
- Pirate’s Day - September 19th and 20th
- Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Sign Up Now for The War Within Season 3 Esports: AWC & MDI!
- Legion Remix PTR Developer Notes
- The War Within Patch 11.2.5 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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Sep 9, 2025
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, Pirate's Day, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #700: How to be a Pirate!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- Darkmoon Faire - September 9th to 13th
- Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th
- Pirate’s Day - September 19th and 20th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- Class Tuning September 9th
- World of Warcraft Midnight Information Round-Up
- The War Within Patch 11.2.5 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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Sep 1, 2025
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 Gamescom Systems Developer Panel, Eastern Kingdom Cup, September Trading Post, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #699: Gamescom Part Two!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
- PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
- Darkmoon Faire - September 9th to 13th
- Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes
- September Trading Post
- Systems Download Developer Panel Gamescom 2025
- 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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Aug 24, 2025
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+ Leaver System, Midnight Gamescom Reveals, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #698: Gamescom Part One!
What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
- PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
- Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th
- Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
Important Posts
- M+ Dungeon Leaver Penalty System Online
- The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes
- World of Warcraft: Midnight Revealed!
- The World of Midnight Developer Panel VoD
- Ion Hazzikostas and Paul Kubit Xbox Interview
- Hotfixes
- 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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