Episodes

  • Episode #665: New Bargains in 11.1!

    Episode #665: New Bargains in 11.1!
    Jan 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 the 11.1 Development Notes, Mythic Plus Changes, Affix Changes, hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #665: New Bargains in 11.1!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
    • Weekly Quest - Choose One Week
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Packed House
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
    • WoW’s 20th Anniversary - Ends Tuesday 1/7
    • Darkmoon Faire -Live through 1/11
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Shurrai, Undead Monstrosity in Hallowfall
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Clock-In to the Trading Post in January for Steam-Powered Fun
    • The War Within: Undermine(d) 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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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode #664: First look at 11.1!

    Episode #664: First look at 11.1!
    Dec 31 2024

    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 11.1 Development Notes, Potential Addons restrictions, hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #664: First look at 11.1!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
    • Weekly Quest - Choose One Week
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Feast of Winterveil - Live through Jan 5th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Aggregation of Horrors in the Ringing Deeps
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • WoWCast: Take a Trip into the Undermine in Our Next Content Update
    • The War Within: Undermine(d) 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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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Episode #663: Cyrce's Circlet and The Siren Isle!

    Episode #663: Cyrce's Circlet and The Siren Isle!
    Dec 24 2024

    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 Siren Isle Content Update, Winterveil, Mythic+ Tuning and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #663: Cyrce's Circlet and The Siren Isle!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
    • Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Feast of Winterveil - Live through Jan 5th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Kordac, in the Isle of Dorn
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Cyrce’s Circlet
      • Cyrce's Circlet ring improved for 11.0.7
      • Citrine Gem availability adjusted in 11.0.7
    • Mythic+ dungeon tuning with 11.0.7
    • Feedback: Class Sets in The War Within Season 2
    • 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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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Episode #662: 11.0.7 Crests, Content and Holidays!

    Episode #662: 11.0.7 Crests, Content and Holidays!
    Dec 17 2024

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

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Crest Updates, Winterveil Soon, The Siren Isle Content Update and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #662: 11.0.7 Crests, Content and Holidays!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
    • Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Orta, Deepwalker Giant in Azj-Kahet
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Class Tuning Incoming – December 17
    • Crest Acquisition Improvements Coming Next Week in 11.0.7
    • Siren Isle Update Notes
    • Heed the Call of Siren Isle Beginning December 17
    • 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!
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Episode #661: Siren Isle Preview!

    Episode #661: Siren Isle Preview!
    Dec 10 2024

    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 calm before the 11.0.7, what's coming next, Siren Isle rewards and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #661: Siren Isle Preview!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Oblivion
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Shurrai, Atrocity of the Undersea in Hallowfall
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • The December Trading Post Is Cool as Ice
    • The War Within: 11.0.7 Content Update 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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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode #660: Delving into the Holidays!

    Episode #660: Delving into the Holidays!
    Dec 4 2024

    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 Delving Rewards, Mythic+ Affixes, Region locked promotions, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #660: Delving into the Holidays!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Darkmoon Faire - December 1st to 7th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Aggregation of Horrors, Skardyn Abomination in the Ringing Deeps
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • The December Trading Post Is Cool as Ice
    • The War Within: 11.0.7 Content Update 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!
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode #659: Bountiful Bans!

    Episode #659: Bountiful Bans!
    Nov 28 2024

    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 Mythic+ Bans, Pilgrim's Bounty, December Trading post, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #659: Bountiful Bans!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
    • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Holiday Event: Pilgrim’s Bounty - November 24th to December 1st
    • Darkmoon Faire - December 1st to 7th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Kordac, the Dormant Protector in Isle of Dorn
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Actions Taken to Curb Griefing by Repeatedly Leaving Groups
    • The December Trading Post Is Cool as Ice
    • The War Within: 11.0.7 Content Update 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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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode #658: Warcraft Direct 2024!

    Episode #658: Warcraft Direct 2024!
    Nov 18 2024

    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 Warcraft Direct Announcements, Raid progression, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #658: Warcraft Direct 2024!

    What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft!

    • Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
    • Anniversary Event - Classic Timewalking
    • PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
    • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Oblivion
    • WoW's 20th Anniversary - October 22, 2024 to January 6, 2025
    • Holiday Event: Pilgrim’s Bounty - November 24th to December 1st
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Orta, the Deepwalker Giant in Azj-Kahet
    • The Call of the Worldsoul
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Theater Troupe
    • Awakening the Machine
    • Spreading the Light
    • Severed Threads Pacts
    • Worldsoul Memories
    Important Posts
    • Mythic Queen Ansurek Adjustments - November 12
    • Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct Roundup
      • Classic Updates
    • Delve Into The War Within with the Audio Novella “Heartlands”
    • The War Within: 11.0.7 Content Update 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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    2 hrs and 20 mins