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Hosted by Spencer Downey & Jason Lucas, The Starting Zone is a Podcast about the people who play World of Warcraft. Whether you are a brand new player, a casual World of Warcraft player or a hardcore committed WOWHEAD, this is the show for you! Jason and Spencer have relevant yet entertaining conversations about the game while providing valuable information for all Players!
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Do you enjoy World of Warcraft? Do you enjoy escaping to the lands of the alliance and the horde? Is retail your thing, or classic? Whatever it is, I want to expand on that enjoyment and add another element to bring your world. When you step away from your keyboard, why not tune in and listen to some relaxed chat. Imagine that you and your main character have had a tough day grinding, or raiding or battling through dungeons. You find yourself back at Stormwind, restock on potions, grab a hair ...
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YA YA Folks! Welcome to Episode 20 of the PoddyC, where Dorki, Maximum & Dratnos, all tackle the great questions of World of Warcraft. In this episode we discuss the fact that 10.2.7 was just announced, Mists of Pandaria Remix, Timerunning, or whatever you want to call it. We Discuss the Raid Tuning, aswell as the leveling experience, aswell as man…
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Step into the world of Azeroth as I bring you the latest and greatest from WoW's dynamic universe. Get ready to tackle the weekly world boss rotation with strategies for Onaran Plains, Zaralak Caverns, and the Emerald Dream, and learn how to maximize your gains during the Arena skirmish bonus event. But that's just the beginning—we're journeying ba…
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Sorry this one is late had problems when it came to uploading! Get ready to explore the changes rolling in with the Cataclysm pre-patch that has taken the World of Warcraft community by storm – literally! With a release date catching us all by surprise, we're here to ensure you won't miss a minute of the action. Whether you're from NA or EU, mark y…
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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss things going away with Season 3, Season 4 PTR, SoD Phase 3 launch, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #626: Respect Players Time! What’s New this Week in Wor…
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Are you tired of twiddling your thumbs while your character is stuck in a crowd control lock? This week, we're raising our tankards at the Pig and Whistle Inn to a hearty debate on the state of WoW PvP. We'll navigate the tumultuous waters of weekly updates, mythic affixes, and the crowd control mechanics that can make or break the thrill of combat…
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Ever wondered what the ultimate prize for your PvP prowess in Azeroth could be? Strap in for a whirlwind tour of the closing chapter of Season 3 in Dragonflight and Season 8 in Wrath of the Lich King Classic PvP, where I spotlight the coveted Dreaming Hero title and the Verdant Gladiator spoils that are about to vanish with the season's end. We'll …
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Howdy Folks! Welcome to Episode 18 of the PoddyC, where Dorki, and totally just Dorki, no features of Maximum or Dratnos at all tackle the great questions of world of warcraft. In this episode the recent Plunderstorm Creator Royale is discussed a good bit, aswell as Plunderstorm, Season 4 and many other things. Hope you enjoy!…
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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Plunderstorm Updates, SoD Phase 3, Season 4 PTR, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #625: Season 4, Phase 3, Plundering is PvP! What’s New this Week in World…
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Embark on an adventure to the virtual lands of Azeroth with us at the Pig and Whistle Inn, where the arcane winds of change are bringing fresh updates to challenge even the most seasoned World of Warcraft adventurers. As we meander through the latest Season of Discovery, you'll grasp the pivotal shifts in gameplay, be it mastering the strategies to…
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Prepare to be enlightened as we unravel the complexities of World of Warcraft's PvP ranking enigma. Brace yourself for a paradigm shift as we dissect the surprising revelation that an 1800 MMR now places you in the top 15% – a stark contrast to seasons past. Our latest episode takes you on a journey through the EU shuffle's current landscape and sc…
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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Plunderstorm, SoD Phase 3, Subscription Numbers, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #624: Plunderstorming Subscriptions! What’s New this Week in World of War…
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Ever wondered how to conquer the latest WoW Plunderstorm arena with panache? Well, brace yourself for a whirlwind tour of the most electrifying abilities that will catapult you to victory! We kick things off at the Pig and Whistle Inn with a deep dive into the game-changer that is Plunderstorm—a battle royale mode where strategy meets mayhem. I sha…
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Ever dreamt of being the last adventurer standing in Azeroth, with the glory of victory and the finest pirate swag as your reward? Prepare to set sail for Plunderstorm, World of Warcraft's latest game mode where the high seas meet high stakes in a battle royale frenzy unlike any other. As your trusty host at the Pig and Whistle Inn, I've gathered a…
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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 Unknown Event, Tips for Hearthstone WoW Rewards, Season 4 Dungeon Changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #623: Season 4 Dungeon Redo! What’s New thi…
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We have Hero Talents! This week we are talking about the Shado-Pan (Brewmaster + Windwalker) and Conduit of the Celestials (Mistweaver + Windwalker) hero talent trees, their implications for Monk, and other *ahem* NOTEWORTHY updates to the Mistweaver spec coming in The War Within! The Hero Talent Trees are available in full here: https://worldofwar…
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Ever wondered what's lurking on the horizon for your favorite MMORPG? Gear up for our latest episode where I break down the ins and outs of Azeroth's weekly updates and take a nostalgic trip into the Cataclysm Beta's buggy yet charming beginnings. From the strategies needed to conquer the volcanic eruptions in Deepwing Dunk to the curious case of u…
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Ever wondered how the underdog specs in World of Warcraft could get their day in the sun? Pull up a chair at the Pig and Whistle Inn, because today's discussion takes a deep dive into the Season of Discovery's game-changing class balances that breathe new life into Azeroth. Get the scoop on how Blizzard has tweaked the scales, making feral and bala…
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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 Hearthstone Anniversary Crossover, Live and SoD Balance changes, Cataclysm Beta, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #622: Hearthstone 10 Year Anniversary…
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Cataclysm Beta is out! Kinda? This week on the podcast, we talk about what we expect from Cata Classic, Reforging, the Mistweaver nerfs, and suprises from this weekend’s MDI Global Finals! This show is also available on YouTube and is streamed live every week at 1:30pm EDT over at https://twitch.tv/emallson Timestamps 00:00 Reclear Recap: Hunter [……
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Ever wondered how the latest tweaks to Azeroth's experience points and gold gains might revolutionize your gameplay? Prepare to have your curiosity satisfied as we take you through the World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery, revealing an impressive 100% XP boost up to level 39 and a whopping threefold increase in quest gold. Amidst the weekly upda…
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Can the elusive balance in MMOs ever be achieved, or is it a mythical beast we're all chasing in vain? Today, we unravel the threads of dissatisfaction weaving through the World of Warcraft community, tackling the Season of Discovery's sandbox mode and its testing process. The leveling journey and endgame disparity has sparked intense debate. Is th…
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Is this a…good community council post? This week on the podcast, we talk through Doby’s post about the state of Mythic Raiding in Retail, Sinzhu’s article about the evolution of Brewmaster in Dragonflight, and more news from the week. This show is also available on YouTube and is streamed live every week at 1:30pm EDT […]…
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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 Hearthstone Anniversary Crossover, the March Trading Post, SoD Dev update, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #621: Fiery Hearthsteed! What’s New this We…
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Unleash the full potential of your World of Warcraft characters with the latest game-changer: hero talents! As you join us at the Pick and Whistle Inn, you'll get the inside scoop on how these new, self-contained talent trees, accessible at level 71, are shaking up Azeroth. We're not just talking minor tweaks—think strategic depth, gameplay impacts…
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Are you ready to catapult your World of Warcraft adventures to exhilarating new heights? Pull up a chair and whet your appetite for adventure as we unwrap the Season of Discovery's treasure trove of enhancements that will transform your gameplay! Today at the Pig and Whistle Inn, we're not just spinning yarns about Azeroth; we're handing you the ma…
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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss, Embers of Fyr’alath update, HSF Classic WoW, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #620: Legendary Distribution! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Wee…
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What if teleported out of the Battlefield in Rise? 🤔 This week on the podcast, we talk about some of the coolest MDI tech in a long time, have a conversation about sort-of “meta” progression strategy, and a grab bag of other news like the long-awaited part 3 of Xelnath’s MoP Warlock design series. This […]…
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Ever wondered what it takes to strike a perfect balance in the high-stakes realm of World of Warcraft PvP? Strap in as we dissect the intricate dance of Destruction Warlocks with their Dimensional Rifts and debate the potential need to recalibrate Demon Hunter abilities. We're not just talking tactics; we're diving into actual gameplay, analyzing t…
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Ever felt like you're a sitting duck for those relentless melee attackers in World of Warcraft's solo shuffle? Fear not! Our latest episode is a treasure trove of tactics for Warlocks braving the fray, and it's chock-full of strategies that any player can employ to kite, position, and survive against the odds. We delve into the nuances of using you…
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