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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: September, 2021
Sep 28, 2021

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode, Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss 9.1.5 developer notes, the AWC Finals, Conquest changes, hotfixes and everything else going on around Azeroth and Shadowlands!

Episode #479: We want glowing hands! is ready for Download!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Trying to reach the show? 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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Sep 28, 2021

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this episode Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas find out what's on the TSZ patrons minds with the September 2021 Patron Q&A!

Episode #478: September Patron Q&A! is ready for Download!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Could Blizzard craft a good survey to capture player feedback, do you think after a new patch is launched, a survey sent to the player base about what they did and didn't like in the previous patch would help inform the dev team better than the current system they have?
  • Where do you think gearing from M+, PvP and Raid should be in 9.2 with the coming tier sets?
  • How do you prioritize the opportunities presented by timewalking?
  • Now that they are bringing back Mage Tower in some form for Legion Timewalking. I wonder if they could bring back the Challenge Modes for WoD and Mists Timewalking with some unique transmog?
  • Where do you think I should look for a new raid team that fits my unique schedule?

Trying to reach the show? 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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Sep 21, 2021

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode, Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Legion Timewalking, 9.1.5 developer notes, MDI group C, hotfixes and everything else going on around Azeroth and Shadowlands!

Episode #477: The Mage Tower Returns in 9.1.5! is ready for Download!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event – Cataclysm Timewalking
  • World Boss -Oranomonos the Everbranching in Ardenweald
    • Fevered Incantation (Mages)
    • Surging Shots (Hunters)
    • Verdant Infusion (Druids)
  • Desmotaeron World Boss - Mor’geth, Tormentor of the Damned
  • Mythic + Affixes - Fortified, Bursting, Storming, Tormented
  • Dungeon Quests - Necrotic Wake, Sanguine Depths
  • PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
  • PvP Quests - Arenas, Arena Skirmishes
  • MDI Season 2 Schedule
  • Harvest Festival - Sept 17th to Sept 24th
  • Brewfest Sept 20th to October 6th
  • Reopening the Mage Tower
  • PTR 9.1.5 Development Notes
  • ABetterABK
  • Hotfixes
  • and much more!

Trying to reach the show? 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!

Sep 14, 2021

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode, Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the 9.1.5 developer notes, MDI group B, Conduit Energy changes, hotfixes and everything else going on around Azeroth and Shadowlands!

Episode #476: Catching up with 9.1.5! is ready for Download!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event – World Quest Bonus Event
  • World Boss -Mortanis, the Bone Construct in Maldraxxus
    • Guile Charm (Rogues)
    • Fujieda (Warriors)
    • Keefer (Monks)
  • Desmotaeron World Boss - Mor’geth, Tormentor of the Damned
  • Mythic + Affixes - Tyrannical, Bolstering, Explosive, Tormented
  • Dungeon Quests - Plaguefall, Sanguine Depths
  • PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
  • PvP Quests - Rated BGs, Epic BGs
  • MDI Season 2 Schedule
  • Harvest Festival - Sept 17th to Sept 24th
  • Pirate’s Day - Sept 19th
  • Brewfest Sept 20th to October 6th
  • PTR 9.1.5 Development Notes
  • ABetterABK
  • Hotfixes
  • and much more!

Trying to reach the show? 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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Sep 7, 2021

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode, Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the 9.1.5 developer notes, MDI group A, Timewalking M+, hotfixes and everything else going on around Azeroth and Shadowlands!

Episode #475: Quality of Life! is ready for Download!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

  • Weekly Event – Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
  • World Boss -Valinor, the Light of Eons in Bastion
    • Archbishop Benedictus (Priests)
    • Final Verdict (Paladins)
    • Windspeaker’s Lava Resurgence (Shaman)
  • Desmotaeron World Boss - Mor’geth, Tormentor of the Damned
  • Mythic + Affixes - Fortified, Sanguine, Necrotic, Tormented
  • Dungeon Quests - Mists of Tirna Scithe, Theater of Pain
  • PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
  • PvP Quests - Arenas, Epic BGs
  • MDI Season 2 Schedule
  • Darkmoon Faire - until September 11th
  • PTR 9.1.5 Development Notes
  • ABetterABK
  • Hotfixes
  • and much more!

Trying to reach the show? 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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Sep 1, 2021

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode, Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the 9.1.5 preview, AWC and MDI are back, lots of hotfixes and everything else going on around Azeroth and Shadowlands!

Episode #474: Looking into 9.1.5! is ready for Download!

What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Trying to reach the show? 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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