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!
You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com
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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!
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 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!
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 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!
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 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!
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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