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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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Now displaying: 2023
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
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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!

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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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
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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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
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Apr 5, 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 AWC Global Finals, 10.1 Launch announcement, Mythic Plus Changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #572: Season 2 May 9th!

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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Mar 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 Forbidden Reach, Primordial Stones, AWC & MDI, Work Order Changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #571: Work Order Rework!

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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Mar 21, 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 10.0.7 content release, 10.1 PTR Updates, the Valor Replacement, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #570: 10.0.7 has Arrived!

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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Mar 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 Raid Nerfs, Trial of Style, Cross Faction Guilds, 10.1 Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #569: Cross Faction Guilds!

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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Mar 9, 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 10.0.7 Coming Content, Embers of Neltharion 10.1 patch info, RAF changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #568: 10.0.7 in two weeks!

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!

We’ve got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
Feb 28, 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 optimizing the start of the month, Darkmoon Fair, Class Balance Pass, Faction Envoys, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #567: New Stock in the Trading Post!

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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Feb 21, 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 Language Updates, Chat Moderation, PvP Season One Discussion, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #566: Furbolg Friends!

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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Feb 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 Primordial Stones for the Zskera Vaults, Love is in the Air, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #565: Valor Uncapped!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event - Burning Crusade Timewalking
  • World Boss - Strunrann, the Sky’s Misery, Proto-Dragon in Ohn’aran Plains
    • 395 ilvl Loot
  • Mythic + Affixes
    • Tyrannical
    • Bolstering
    • Volcanic
    • Thundering
  • PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
  • Love is in the Air - February 6th to 20th
  • Hatching of the Hippogryphs - February 23rd
  • Feedback: Onyx Annulet Ring and Primordial Stones
  • 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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Feb 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 Cross-Realm Mythic, The Trading Post, Love is in the Air, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #564: Ash'adar, Harbinger of Dawn!

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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Feb 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 discuss the Trade Post, Item Upgrade Changes, 10.0.7 PTR, the latest Twitch Drops, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #563: The Trade Post is Open!

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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Jan 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 the 10.0.5 Update, Revival Catalyst, Class tuning, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles!
Episode #562: 10.0.5 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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