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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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Sep 10, 2015

Episode #131 of The Starting Zone: Leveling the Alt is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  and Alt are back and they are better than ever! Alt has returned from her grand adventures, but what adventures did she have in Azeroth???

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • John LeCraft spills the beans, answers questions and creates even more!

  • Wait… about that adventure mode!

  • Timewalking Dungeons is now officially… A THING!

  • The Demon Hunter gets a Crest!

Helping Hand: This week we  cover the reason and our approaches to Re-Rolling Alt!  

The Bucket List: Alt teaches us all why with the advent of 6.2.2 leveling an alt maybe as EASY as it has EVER been in the history of the Game!

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

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Sep 4, 2015

Episode #130 of The Starting Zone: Warlords of Raiding is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  is joined by Spencer Downey and Sparty Smallwood to talk about Raiding in Warlords!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Patch 6.2.2 is out!

  • Wil Wheaton is doing Blizzcon!.

The Round Table: This week we look back on Warlords of Darenor and the Raiding Scene with two Raid Leaders who have spent a lot of hours downing bosses in Warlords! We discuss the favorite raids, bosses, and what worked and didn’t work in Warlords of Draenor!

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

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Aug 24, 2015

Episode #129 of The Starting Zone: Legion Lore is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  is back with Matt Low and Joe Perez from Blizzard Watch ready to talk about a whole lotta LORE Stuff!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Blizzard reveals the Blizzcon Schwag Bag!

  • Patch 6.2.2 gave us flying that apparently no one really wanted.

  • MOOSE MOUNT!

Helping Hand: This week we  discussed all the KEY Lore Characters from LEGION that we know of so far! We also do a fair bit of speculating, because Joe is really good at that Lore speculating stuff!  

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

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Aug 19, 2015

Episode #128 of The Starting Zone: Legion Announcement 2 is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  is holding down the fort while Alt is on her tour of the United States, but he’s not alone, he’s got Tyler Rivers, Jason Lucas and NOTCH on the show this week to review some further details about LEGION!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • We discuss Class Orders and Class Halls, new feature from Legion!

  • We review some of the NEW ZONES from Broken Isles, and dem Dungeons!

  • We hit up NOTCH for his opinion on PvP, you know he’s got opinions!

  • Is Warcraft 4 going to happen? CLICK BAIT, if you had something to click. Doh!

The Round Table: Mick asks an important question of our guests, will they roll a Demon Hunter in the new expansion, and if so, when?

Also we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

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Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

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Razer provides some of the absolute BEST gaming rigs and peripherals on the market today! Go check them out today and start Playing like a BOSS!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

 

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Aug 13, 2015

Episode #127 of The Starting Zone: Alt Reacts to Legion is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week we have a Special Episode! Alt is on vacation, but she was so jazzed about LEGION (and why wouldn’t she be) she decided to SEND IN a little review of her thoughts! So, Mick decided to put it out as a BONUS episode!  Enjoy!

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Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

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Aug 11, 2015

Episode #126 of The Starting Zone: Legon Announcement Part 1  is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  is forced to replace a vacationing Alt with three guest hosts including Kris Ahlman, Spencer Downey, and Chris “Cuddles” Case!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Blizzard Announced “LEGION” at Gamescon 2015 in Cologne Germany, this is the new World of Warcraft Expansion!

  • We cover the new Hero Class, The Demon Hunter!

  • We also talk about the New Artifact Weapon System!

  • Lastly, we discuss the two new Raids Available at launch!

  • More features will be featured on an upcoming episode!  

The Round Table: Mick asks an important question, just what role will Illidan play in this expansion? Friend or Foe? The other guys share their thoughts!

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

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Aug 4, 2015

Episode #125 of The Starting Zone: Alt Was Right is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  and Alt are back and they are better than ever! Well, that’s not true, Alt was battling rain and allergies for most of this record.

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Blizzard shocked everyone but the people who listen to our show, when they announced that they will ANNOUNCE the World of Warcraft Expansion at Gamescon 2015 this year!

  • The Q2 Earnings Report will be this week, we think the numbers on subs will hit an all time low!

  • This week we said goodbye to Community Manager Bashiok. Farewell, Good Sir!  

Helping Hand: This week we  cover our introduction and deep dive into Shipyards for some advanced tips!

The Round Table: Mick presents the thought that perhaps the Player Base is happiest when they know exactly what is coming up next!

The Bucket List: Alt encourages YOU to start marking down what you want to get done before it goes away in the next expansion!

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Razer provides some of the absolute BEST gaming rigs and peripherals on the market today! Go check them out today and start Playing like a BOSS!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

 

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Jul 24, 2015

Episode #124: Sexism and F-Words is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  and Alt are back and they are better than ever!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • The Warcraft Movie Footage Leaked Last Week! Oh Noes!

  • Blizzard is letting you finally go mercenary!

  • Method Gets the World First on Hell Fire Citadel!

  • Oh, and we share our thoughts on the Starcraft 2 Cross Promotional Stuff!

The Round Table: Nearly the entire episode is our discussion of the Article Written by Elizabeth Harper for Blizzard Watch entitled “Does the Warcraft Movie have a Problem With Women?” This was a bit outside the box and a very complex story. So, we dug into a lot of it. We have not done something like this before so if you’re not interested, we understand. However, we felt we needed to have a talk about it.

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Razer provides some of the absolute BEST gaming rigs and peripherals on the market today! Go check them out today and start Playing like a BOSS!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

Static Free TV has one of the largest collection of DVD’s, BluRays, and Collectibles including stuff for The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Jul 17, 2015

Episode #123 of The Starting Zone: Holy Crap, Patch 6.2 is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  and Alt are back and they are better than ever! Well, that’s not true, Alt was battling rain and allergies for most of this record.

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • SDCC saw the announcement of some new Blizzard Schwag in cluding a Big old Collector’s Book called Warcraft Chronicles Volume One!

  • Legendary Pictures released a cool new VR app that lets you fly over Stormwind!

  • The Warcraft Panel Happened and no one but those in attendance saw the friggin’ trailer.

  • We talk about Patch 6.2 featuring the LAST Raid Tier. We have thoughts.

Helping Hand: This week we  cover our introduction and deep dive into Shipyards! Next week even more tips on how to be an awesome Admiral!

The Round Table: Mick Pitched an idea for an END GAME experience for Non-Raiders called the Heroes Saga!

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Jun 29, 2015

Episode #122 of The Starting Zone: 6.2 is Kinda Good is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery is joined as always by Alt from Alternative Chat!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Corey Stockton did an interview with Scott Johnson on The Instance

  • Master Plan (the Addon Broke for a while) should it have stayed broken?

  • Is this the end of Warlords, or just the beginning?

Helping Hand: This week we provide you with a NON knee jerk reaction to Patch 6.2! Yes, real considerations on the Patch without a bunch of negativity. Who would have thunk it?

The Round Table: We debated why Ashran has not met player expectations, and how PvP be fixed, it it can be fixed at all.

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Razer provides some of the absolute BEST gaming rigs and peripherals on the market today! Go check them out today and start Playing like a BOSS!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

Static Free TV has one of the largest collection of DVD’s, BluRays, and Collectibles including stuff for The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

 

 

 

Jun 26, 2015

Episode #121 of The Starting Zone: Patch 6.2 Final Primer! is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery is joined by TWO awesome guests Spencer Downey aka Sparker Bouncey and Jason Lucas! Both awesome Raid Leaders are back to chat Warcraft!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • We discuss the release date for Patch 6.2, June 23rd!

  • We also discuss the AWESOME Trailer that was released in Celebration of 6.2!

Helping Hand: This week we  cover some final notes to get you prepped for Patch 6.2!

The Round Table: We debated what the current role of the 5 Man Dungeon is and if we will ever see Dungeons featured in later Patches of future Expansions again.

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Razer provides some of the absolute BEST gaming rigs and peripherals on the market today! Go check them out today and start Playing like a BOSS!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

 

Static Free TV has one of the largest collection of DVD’s, BluRays, and Collectibles including stuff for The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Jun 19, 2015

Episode #120 of The Starting Zone: “What about the Story?” is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  and Alt are joined by the loveable Lodur, Joe Perez!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • PVP Season is ending leaving everyone to speculate that June 23’rd is 6.2 Day

  • Blizzard Compromises on Flying!

  • Watcher does a Q&A and Apologizes alot!

Helping Hand: This week we cover the details regarding The Ship Yard and what you need to know!

The Round Table: We debated whether or not the Story So Far in Warlord’s of Draenor.

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

 

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Jun 10, 2015

Episode #119: Nexus of Warcraft is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery is re-joined by ALT, and we talk all kind so stuff!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Blizzard Pushes the Q&A and people call Bollocks!

  • World of Warcraft is Hall of Fame Bound!

 

Helping Hand: This week we  cover ‘dare we say it?’ Patch 6.2 Raid Preview! OMG! We can cover content now? That’s amazing! Your brief primer on all the fun in Patch 6.2.

Bucket List: We get you psyched up about… ahem… doing your own research on the up coming patch, because the release is coming!

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Razer provides some of the absolute BEST gaming rigs and peripherals on the market today! Go check them out today and start Playing like a BOSS!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

 

Static Free TV has one of the largest collection of DVD’s, BluRays, and Collectibles including stuff for The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

 

Jun 5, 2015

Episode #118 of The Starting Zone: Flight and Ruptures is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery is joined by TWO awesome guests Mr. Chris “Cuddles” Case and Mr. Kris “Not Cuddles” Ahlman!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • We talk about tha infamous Polygon Interview!

  • No more flight means a LOT of angry Players and a ruined three day weekend!

  • We get to see the Cinematic Version of Ogrim Doomhammer!

  • SELFIE Contest is happening and you can win an iPhone 6!

The Round Table: We debated whether or not Blizzard Lied to us about their intentions with Flying! Scandalous!

Mostly, we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Razer provides some of the absolute BEST gaming rigs and peripherals on the market today! Go check them out today and start Playing like a BOSS!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

Static Free TV has one of the largest collection of DVD’s, BluRays, and Collectibles including stuff for The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

May 21, 2015

Episode #117 of The Starting Zone: Pretty Places & Fighting Words is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  and ALT are joined by special guest Tyler Rivers, a DK Tank, Guild Leader and Raid Leader and we had some contentious fun.

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

Helping Hand: This week we  cover build off our LAST Bucket List Segment in Episode 116 by discussing our TOP 5 places to visit in the World of Warcraft!

The Bucket List: We covered the Iron Man Challenge. This is a challenge where you role a level one toon and see how far you can take that character wearing only white gear and never picking a spec and most importantly… never dying!

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

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May 12, 2015

Episode #116 of The Starting Zone: Blizzard’s Great Dilemna is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  and Alt are joined by Spencer Downey, aka Sparker Bouncey, Raid Leader and Guild Officer for the Convert to Raid Guild!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Blizzard creates a Warcraft and Heroes of the Storm Cross Promotion!

  • The Adventure Guide is coming in 6.2 with Bonus Events!

  • Mythic Raid Testing for Patch 6.2 has begun!

  • You can buy a new Mystic Rune Saber Mount for $25.00

The Round Table: We debated the ins and outs of the MASSIVE drop in subscriptions and what that drop tells us about the state of the game and why this is important to Warcraft Players!

The Bucket List: Looking for something to do! We suggest you go for a good long ride, take in the scenery and do a little EXPLORING! We give you tips on how to start!

We also announced an awesome new contest…

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

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Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Razer provides some of the absolute BEST gaming rigs and peripherals on the market today! Go check them out today and start Playing like a BOSS!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

 

May 8, 2015

Episode #115 of The Starting Zone: The Sick and the Not Sick is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery and Alt are back at it to discuss the latest and greatest as it relates to World of Warcraft. Oh… and Mick is pretty much almost dead the entire episode from the plague.

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • The World of Warcraft Movie gets Pushed!

  • Blizzard releases a preview of the Tanaan Jungle!

The Round Table: We discussed the Warcraft Movie and just how a Warcraft Fan should react in the event that the Writers of the movie change Warcraft Lore!

The Bucket List: Want to expand that Mount Collection? Been on your list to make it happen? We provide you some awesome resources to MAKE THAT HAPPEN! Oh, and we have links to some awesome guides!

http://www.wowhead.com/guides/vanity-collections/mount-collecting-the-completionist-guide#mounts-alliance

http://www.wowhead.com/guides/vanity-collections/warlords-of-draenor-mount-collectors-guide

 

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

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Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

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Apr 21, 2015

Episode #114 of The Starting Zone: Time Walking with Sparty Smallwood is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery and Alt are  joined by an awesome guest Sparty Smallwood. His stream focuses on sharing tips and teaching on everything from PVE raiding with his Coaches Corner segments and viewer and sub PVE runs to fun activities like Guild Survivor.  He has been the GM for Death Jesters, one of the oldest guilds on Stormrage US which just celebrated their tenth year as a guild. His website www.spartysmallwood.com is his blog as well as a forum site with many guides and tips, many contributed by his stream viewers

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Patch 6.2 Details revealed Time Walking! Special Weekend events where players can go back and play older Dungeons and loot gear that scales to their level!

  • We discussed some of the news bits from Holinka’s Live Stream with Lore and the PvP Revelations he made!

  • Blizzcon tickets came and went… quickly!

Helping Hand: This week we  cover the details on how you go from LFR Raider, to Normal, To Heroic and eventually Mythic! Sparty gives us some awesome details about what you can expect as you progress as a RAIDER!

The Bucket List: This week Alt pointed us in the right direction for this NEW segment! Your Second assignment before we begin our journey checking off those items from the Bucket List! That’s right, you need a bigger set of bags!

And we also read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

 

Apr 16, 2015

Episode #113 of The Starting Zone: Holy Crap, Patch 6.2 is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery  and Alt are back to talk about the Patch 6.2, The WoW Token going Live and some awesome topics submitted by YOU the listeners!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Holy Crap! New Patch 6.2 Show Notes were dropped on us out of the blue!

  • We cover the Token going live and the economic impact!

  • We discussed a new featured introduced by OpenRaid that helps you match up with a Raid Team that’s perfect for you!

Helping Hand: This week we  cover the primer for a New Segment we will be doing called “The Bucket List”. Guides that you can use to help you accomplish certain things outside of the standard progression faire.

The Round Table: We debated how a Casual Guild should can best incorporate raiding into their community, and how to mitigate the issues between raiders who want to be successful and guild mates who are unaware the level of commitment it takes to be successful as a raider.

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Hey Consider supporting our Sponsors for the show! We lined up some awesome deals for you, and if you decide to make a purchase it goes a long way towards helping out the show!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Skinit.com creates personalized cases and skins for your smart phone, tablet, laptop or gaming controller! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 20% off your purchase!

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Apr 8, 2015

Episode #112 of The Starting Zone: The One With The New Co-Host is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery is joined by the new CO-HOST of the Podcast, Alt from Alternative Chat! What an exciting and important Podcast this was in the history of the show!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • The WoW Token is out! We discuss the release date and the starting price Blizzard announced for the Gold Exchange!

  • We discussed Blizzard’s new Web Series, Warcraft Armory! Which one of us didn’t care for it? Listen and find out!

  • We discussed the April Fool’s Day Jokes as well! Oh, Blizzard, you so crazy!

Helping Hand: This week we  cover Alt’s 5 tips to NEW PLAYERS coming into the game!

The Round Table: We answered a tquestion from Listener Neaka. She wanted advice on leveling either her Priest or her Paladin! We also give you an awesome tip on how you can skip the Tanaan Jungle Quests! Neaka also one a free T-Shirt from Jinx.com for getting her topic read!

Parting Thoughts: This we introduce  new segment! Parting thoughts are Editorial pieces written by both Mick and Alt about a topic in the game!

  • This week Mick discussed the role of the Current Legendary Ring!

  • Alt discussed the limitations of our current inventory and some much needed changes.

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

Our original Theme Music was created by  Mr. Gee, who you can check out at newcoolnow.com

and Matt Norton, who you can also check out at soundcloud.com/man-muisc!

 

The Starting Zoneis produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Also, The Starting Zone is a proud member of The Signals Media All Star Network, Check out all the Awesome Shows on the network today! It’s okay to stick their shows in your ears, Really!

Jinx.com has the t-shirt, hoodie, hat, you want with the LOGO of your favorite Video Game or Show / Comic Book The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

Skinit.com creates personalized cases and skins for your smart phone, tablet, laptop or gaming controller! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 20% off your purchase!

Dog House Systems makes elite gaming PC’s for the most discriminating player! Incredible customer service that cannot be beat! Use the Promo Code STORMCAST and get a FREE 120GB SSD Drive!

 

Static Free TV has one of the largest collection of DVD’s, BluRays, and Collectibles including stuff for The Walking Dead! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at check out for 15% off your entire purchase!

 

Mar 25, 2015

Episode #111 of The Starting Zone: The New Guy In the Garrison is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery is joined by TWO awesome guests, Mick’s co-host, Notch from Another Notch Gaming jumped in the Chair alongside Chris Case, a player who JUST started his World of Warcraft journey during Warlords of Draenor!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Blizzcon 2015 has been announced!

  • The Token is Coming, and it will cost you $20.00!

  • Black Rock Foundry iLevel Bump hit!

  • Rowdy Ronda Rousey, UFC Bantem Weight Champ is a Warcraft Player!

Helping Hand: This week we sit down and talk with Chris about what it was like starting up his Warcraft Career in Warlords of Draenor!

The Round Table: We debated an interesting question? Would you be okay with a 2 Tier Raiding schedule if it meant more frequent expansions???

We also announced an awesome new contest! JINX.com is partnering with us to give away a ton of t-shirts in celebration of their New BOSS BATTLE line of products! All you have to do to win is submit to us a ROUND TABLE topic! If we choose YOUR topic, you win a t-shirt! Isn’t that amazing!?!

And we read some terrific questions and comments from our listeners!

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Mar 25, 2015

Episode #111 of The Starting Zone: The New Guy In the Garrison is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery jumps on the microphone to talk the Future of The Starting Zone, and the future is very very bright!

 

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Mar 19, 2015

Episode #109 of The Starting Zone: Thank You, Jesse is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery sits down for a #whyIwow interview with his Co-Host and Friend, Mr. Jesse Kobayashi! This is a very special Podcast, you do not want to miss it. 

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Mar 13, 2015

Episode #108 of The Starting Zone: Be the Best Guildie Ever is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery is joined by TWO awesome guests! The first is a Man, A Tank, a Human Warrior, a World of Warcraft Fanatic, Kris Ahlman! Also, joining Mick, she really needs little introduction, all the Way from The United Kingdom, Alt from the Alternative Chat Blog and Podcast, and Extended Maintenance joins the show!

THE BREAKING WIND: This week we covered the top news stories in and around the World of Warcraft!

  • Blizzard made an impact at PAX EAST with little to no World of Warcraft News!

  • We covered the Overwatch announcement that a Beta was coming in the Fall!

  • Warcraft Legend turns Hero, as Sylvannas joins the Nexus in Heroes of the Storm!

  • Hearthstone also released info on the Black Rock Mountain Adventure!

Helping Hand: This week we  cover a several tips on how YOU can be the best guild member you can possibly be!

The Round Table: We debated whether or not Warcraft has seen the last of Garrosh Hellscream!

We also get into some Listener Questions and Comments! And we announced a new t-shirt Giveaway, and gave a t-shirt from Jinx.com away to our Chat Room! It was super fun!

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Mar 12, 2015

Episode #107 of The Starting Zone: Ask Mr. Robot is ready for Download! The World of Warcraft Podcast for New Players and Experienced Players is back to talk about Blizzard Entertainment’s MMORPG video game, you know, the one we all love!

This week Mick Montgomery is joined by two very special guests! The first is Vee aka Zoopercat from Ask Mr. Robot. Vee jumped on the show to talk about her time playing World of Warcraft, the early days of Ask Mr. Robot, the Present and the very bright future! Mick and Vee were also joined by Ben Bumhoffer from Azeroth Round Table, because… well… Ben is just an awesome person to do a Podcast with!

This discussion was incredible! We really were able to get a terrific behind the scenes look at Ask Mr. Robot and a real appreciation for the TEAM behind this awesome set of tools created specifically for the World of Warcraft Community!

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