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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 #716: The Last Reset of 2025! 0
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!

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
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 #715: Prepatch January 20th! 0
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
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 #714: Winter Veil 2025! 0
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
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!

Episode #713: 11.2.7 Week One! 0
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
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 #712: 11.2.7 Early Housing Access! 0
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!

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
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!

Episode #711: Midnight Transmog Tolls! 0
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!

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
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!

Episode #710: Ion talks Midnight Addon Changes! 0
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
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!

Episode #709: Hearthstealing Housing! 0
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
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!

Episode #708: Midnight Interrupted! 0
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
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!

Episode #707: Combat Addons 0
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
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!

Episode #706: The True Turbo Boost is Live! 0
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!

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
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!

Episode #705: Midnight Apex Talents! 0
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
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!

Episode #704: Turbo Boosting until Midnight! 0
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
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!

Episode #703: Midnight Alpha October 2nd! 0
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
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!

Episode #702: Brewfest is here! 0
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
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!

Episode #701: AWC and MDI 2025! 0
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
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!

Episode #700: How to be a Pirate! 0
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
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!

Episode #699: Gamescom Part Two! 0
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!

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
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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Episode #698: Gamescom Part One! 0
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!

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
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 #697: Season 3 First Impressions! 0
Aug 19, 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 New Season first impressions, Class Balancing, Gamescom Schedule, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #697: Season 3 First Impressions!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
  • World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
  • 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
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!

Episode #696: TWW Season 3 Begins! 0
Aug 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 the New Content first impressions, WotLK Timewalking, Class Balancing, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #696: TWW Season 3 Begins!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
  • World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
  • 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
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!

Episode #695: Ghosts of K'aresh! 0
Aug 4, 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 Season 3 update, Massive Class Balancing, Bank Rework, Reshii Wraps, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #695: Ghosts of K'aresh!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
  • Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
  • PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
  • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
  • Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th
  • Micro-Holiday - Trial of Style August 1st to 8th
  • Darkmoon Faire - August 3rd to 9th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
  • World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
  • 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
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!

Episode #694: The lull before the patch! 0
Jul 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 Class Balancing, Tips before Patch, Trial of Style, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #694: The lull before the patch!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
  • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
  • Turbulent Timeways - Battle for Azeroth Timewalking
  • Weekly Quest - Choose One
  • PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
  • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
  • Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th
  • Micro-Holiday - Trial of Style August 1st to 8th
  • Darkmoon Faire - August 3rd to 9th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
  • World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
  • 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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Episode #693: What to do before Season 3! 0
Jul 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 the must do's before Season 3, Bank Revamp, Housing Blog, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #693: What to do before Season 3!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
  • World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
  • 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
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!

Episode #692: Season 3 August 5th! 0
Jul 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 the Winds of Mysterious Fortune, Season 3 Soon, "The Doom of K’aresh" Warcraft Audio Novella, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #692: Season 3 August 5th!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
  • World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
  • 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
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!

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