Best Dungeons And Downloads Podcasts (2024)

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Deadbeat Download - Episodes 17 to 20 52:24

3h ago52:24

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Send us a Text Message. The lads chat about the final episodes of the Underdark arc! Zed Moore - @zedmooreorless Torben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvis Outro music by Matt Carroll Special thanks to Joel Luscombe Follow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube…

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Tales from Azeroth: Battlegrounds and Boss Battles 29:29

4h ago29:29

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Ever wondered what it takes to conquer an 11th boss in Molten Core? Join us at the Pig and Whistle Inn in Stormwind as we share the latest Azerothian gossip and delve into hot topics like the emergence of Basricron, Zirconia, Elders,…

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July Patreon Teaser - The Edinburgh Dungeon (Lost Audio Special) 9:57

17m ago9:57

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In the 23rd Patreon bonus podcast we're doing something a little bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in 2011 and 2012. Dozens of hours of audio that I lost around a decade ago, and I thought was lost forever. These were four absolutely incredible locations, and I have covered all fou…

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Unpacking WoW's Latest Patch and Its Surprises 29:04

11h ago29:04

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Ever wondered why your abilities are acting up in the latest World of Warcraft wolven pre-patch? Tune in to our latest episode at the Pig and Whistle Inn in Stormwind, where we break down the latest issues plaguing players in patch 1…

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Classic vs. Retail: Unraveling the World of Warcraft Debate and Latest Updates 31:52

4h ago31:52

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Ever wondered why some World of Warcraft players swear by Classic while others are die-hard Retail fans? This episode promises to enlighten you as we untangle the web of preferences and peculiarities that set these two versions apart…

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Ep 83 - The Beast of Bolam Lake 27:15

1h ago27:15

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This time you join me on location in the wild, remote, Northumberland countryside, and we’re on a monster hunt as I search for an eight-foot-tall creature covered in thick hair, with glowing eyes, who causes the ground to shake whenever it is present. In early 2002 the nation's imagination was captured by the notion that this country park could be …

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Reevaluating Cataclysm and Classic WoW Challenges 19:13

4h ago19:13

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Can player behavior really dictate the fate of an entire game economy? Join us at the Pig and Whistle Inn in Stormwind as we unpack how individual decisions, from skipping crucial paladin skills to exorbitant wool cloth prices, shape…

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Sonatype’s Brian Fox and the Perplexing Phenomenon of Downloading Known Vulnerabilities 22:24

4h ago22:24

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Brian Fox is Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Sonatype, bringing over 28 years of hands-on experience driving software development for organizations of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. A recognized figure in the Apache Maven ecosystem and a longstanding member of the Apache Software Foundation, Brian has played a crucial rol…

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The Great Vanilla Server Debate 32:22

22h ago32:22

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Ever wondered how to conquer the toughest Mythic+ challenges or felt lost on your journey to becoming a top-tier tank? This episode of Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth promises invaluable insights and practical tips for new and ret…

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The Challenges and Charms of WoW Leveling 19:21

3d ago19:21

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Ever wondered why leveling in World of Warcraft’s retail version feels like a breeze compared to the classic experience? Join us at the Pig and Whistle Inn in Stormwind as we dissect the striking differences between retail and classi…

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Ep. 20 - Escaping the Underdark 1:33:31

4d ago1:33:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this arc finale, the squad flies for their life out of the underdark. What awaits them on the surface? Will they make it out of Zerena's clutches? Who's to say? And quite frankly, I don't think I want to know... Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am Torben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom…

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Exploring Season of Discovery Phase 4 of World of Warcraft, Runes, Open world events and more 21:00

8d ago21:00

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Ready to uncover the secrets of World of Warcraft's newest phase? Today's episode of Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth is your ultimate guide to Season of Discovery's phase four. We'll walk you through the revamped raids, including …

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Ep 82 - Avebury Part 3: West Kennet Long Barrow 34:36

8d ago34:36

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You join me for a third, and final time, at a 4600 year old site, which contains the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. This time we take a look at one of the largest, and most impressive Neolithic burial sites in Britain. We don’t know how many early humans were buried here, but we do know that this place appears to be haunted. So, lets…

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Evolving in Azeroth: From Novice to Pro 11:46

10d ago11:46

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Are you overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of World of Warcraft as a new player? Don't worry, because we've got your back in this week's episode of Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth! Broadcasting live from the heart of Stormwind, we…

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Arun Gupta and Giving Back to Security Communities 22:02

11d ago22:02

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Arun Gupta is vice president and general manager of Open Ecosystem Initiatives at Intel Corporation and the OpenSSF Governing Board Chair. Arun has been an open source strategist, advocate, and practitioner for nearly two decades. He has taken companies such as Apple, Amazon, and Sun Microsystems through systemic changes to embrace open source prin…

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Reliving Cataclysm Adventures in World of Warcraft & Why its not as bad as people think 28:05

15d ago28:05

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Curious about how to conquer this week's mythic affixes or want to relive the glory days of the Cataclysm expansion? Tune in to Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth as we dive into the latest happenings in World of Warcraft! We kick of…

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Bonus Episode 12 - Dalhousie Castle Hotel 1:45:44

16d ago1:45:44

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Originally released for Patreons in August 2023 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. A castle built in the 13th century which now operates as a four star hotel is home to all manner of things that go bump in the night. In the Robert the Bruce room people see a figure walking through their room on a spiral staircase which no longer exists, an…

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June Patreon Teaser - Middlethorpe Hall Hotel (Lost Audio Special) 7:28

16d ago7:28

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In the 22st Patreon bonus podcast we're doing something a bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in 2011 and 2012. Dozens of hours of audio that I lost around a decade ago, and I thought was lost forever. These were four absolutely incredible locations, and I have covered all four inves…

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Classic WoW: Updates and Future Speculations 30:40

17d ago30:40

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Could the secret to unlocking World of Warcraft's full potential lie in understanding the intricacies of its game mechanics and community feedback? Join us in this episode of Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth, where we dissect the l…

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Ep. 19 - Deadly Drow 1:43:06

18d ago1:43:06

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Send us a Text Message. The gang get hostile and toxic during an intense combat against the Drow. Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am Torben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvis Outro music by Matt Carroll Special thanks to Joel Luscombe Follow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd…

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Unraveling the World of Warcraft: Mastering Updates, New Sets, and the Season of Discovery 38:03

22d ago38:03

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Get ready to master the latest World of Warcraft updates and strategies in our newest episode of Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth! We promise you'll walk away with a comprehensive understanding of this week's world bosses like Lisk…

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Ep 81 - Avebury Part 2: Silbury Hill 38:05

23d ago38:05

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This time you join me, once again, at one of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain, dating back around 4600 years, and containing the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. So large in fact, that today is has a village within it. Emma from the Weird Wiltshire blog joins me once again, so lets’ ask together once more, just how haunted i…

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Hilarious WoW Complaints and the Eternal Debate on Expansions 21:57

24d ago21:57

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! What’s the most laughable complaint you've ever seen on a gaming forum? Join us at the Pig and Whistle Inn in Stormwind, where we dive headfirst into the hilarity of World of Warcraft's most absurd grievances. We'll start by chucklin…

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Stacklok's Adolfo García Veytia Digs Into SBOMs and VEX 18:11

1M ago18:11

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The world of software bill of materials (SBOMs) is both complex and fascinating. And few people know the SBOM community better than Adolfo García Veytia — aka Puerco — Staff Software Engineer at Stacklok. Puerco is also a Technical Lead with Kubernetes SIG Release specializing in supply chain improvements to the software that drives the automation …

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Conquer Azeroth with Expert Strategies: From PvE to PvP and Class Balancing Insights 30:24

29d ago30:24

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Prepare to conquer Azeroth with confidence! This week on Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth, we bring you the latest updates and strategies to keep you ahead of the game. Ever wondered how to seamlessly transition from PvE to PvP? We…

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Mastering Cataclysm Dungeons and Evolving PvP Dynamics 19:58

1M ago19:58

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Can mastering heroic dungeons in Cataclysm really be as daunting as it seems? Join us at the Pig and Whistle Inn as we debunk the myths and share practical tips to ease your journey through Azeroth’s most talked-about expansion. We'l…

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A Man Called CRob: Introducing the Newest Co-host of What’s in the SOSS? 20:03

1M ago20:03

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Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Director of Security Communications at Intel Product Assurance and Security. He also serves as the Open SSF’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Chair. And soon, CRob will step into another role: co-host of What’s in the SOSS? With 25 years of enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leader…

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Ep. 18 - The Fate Inquisitor (Feywild Frolic) 1:54:13

1M ago1:54:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this wild episode, the Illumignomy are judged for their sins. Bradicus makes a mortal enemy, El Andy gets in over his head, and Silkenweb learns about her tragic past. Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am Torben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvi…

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Exploring Toxicity in WoW: Classic vs. Retail and Community Dynamics 34:19

1M ago34:19

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Ever wondered why some expansions seem to bring out the worst in players? Or why Classic WoW feels more intense than Retail? This week at the Pig and Whistle Inn in Stormwind, we dive into some thought-provoking discussions about the…

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Ep 80 - Avebury Part 1: The Stone Circles 41:33

2M ago41:33

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This time you join me at one of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain, containing the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. This location is as mysterious, as it is historic, and with the summer solstice on the horizon, let’s deep dive into this location, and seek to find the ghosts that lurk here. Lets’ ask together, just how haunted…

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Cataclysm's Legacy: Community Issues in World of Warcraft Unveiled 28:29

1M ago28:29

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Is Cataclysm really to blame for changing the World of Warcraft community for the worse? Join us at the Pig and Whistle Inn in Stormwind as we tackle this provocative question head-on. We'll dissect a heated forum post that accuses C…

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OpenAI’s Matt Knight and Exploring the Intersection of AI and Open Source Security 14:58

1M ago14:58

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Matt Knight is Head of Security at OpenAI, where he builds IT, privacy and security programs. His teams also collaborate on security research with teams across OpenAI and with the broader security research community. Their goal is to explore the frontier of AI, understand its impacts and maximize its benefits, especially in the cybersecurity domain…

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War Within Expansion Unveiled: World of Warcraft Beta, New Talents, and Battlegrounds 29:35

2M ago29:35

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Unlock the secrets of the upcoming "War Within" expansion in this episode of the Pig and Whistle Inn podcast! We kick things off by keeping you up-to-date on the latest World of Warcraft events, including the most recent world bosses…

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Bonus Episode 11 - The York Dungeon 2:05:49

2M ago2:05:49

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Originally released for Patreons in July 2023 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. A tourist attraction in the heart of one of the scariest cities anywhere on earth, offering frightening fun to families who enjoy ghoulish and gory stories told by actors made up as characters from this city’s dark past. When the public have gone home, and thi…

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182: Dungeons of Aether 44:03

1M ago44:03

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We explore dungeons and roll dice in Dungeons of Aether. Developer: Aether Studios & ampersandbear | Publisher: Aether Studios | Initial Release: February 28, 2023 Jacob and Katie talk about their favourite dice & card-based roguelikes, talk a lot about butter, bread and jam and they may also share some gripes. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt…

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Solving WoW Queue Times by just simply going healer! 19:03

2M ago19:03

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Are solo shuffle queue times driving you up the wall? Get ready to unravel the mystery behind the never-ending wait, especially for DPS players, as we dissect the root cause: a healer shortage. We'll explore why rolling a healer coul…

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Ep.17 - The Tavern of Infinite Taverns (Feywild Frolic) 1:30:25

2M ago1:30:25

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Send us a Text Message. The gang finally chooses a team name, and let me tell you... it's a banger. A wild night out on the town results in magic items, pixie dust, and a very strange tavern indeed! Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am Torben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomj…

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Tales from the Hearthside Analyzing Cataclysm and Bracing for War in Azeroth 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Prepare to be whisked away to the bustling Pig and Whistle Inn where the pulse of Azeroth's latest unfolds! We're peeling back the layers of Cataclysm, sharing not just the crisp details of leveling's rapid fire progression from 80 t…

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Ep 79 - Derby Gaol Part 2 41:40

2M ago41:40

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This time we return to Derby Gaol, a site of murder, suicide, executions, disease, suffering and despair. I continue by conversation with Richard Felix, and he tells me of an unbelievable occurrence he had at Halloween in front of a group of onlookers. This remarkable display of poltergeist activity was actually filmed by CCTV as well as one of tho…

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The Art of War and Advancement in Azeroth's Cataclysm 21:27

2M ago21:27

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Are you ready to conquer the grind and revel in the leveled-up thrills of World of Warcraft's Cataclysm expansion? Strap in as we embark on an epic quest through Azeroth, where the leveling grind isn't just a hurdle—it's a rite of pa…

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Eric Brewer and the Future of Open Source Security 16:09

2M ago16:09

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In this episode, Omkhar talks to Eric Brewer, professor emeritus of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley and vice president of infrastructure at Google. He’s also on the Governing Board of the OpenSSF. His research interests include operating systems and distributed computing. He is known for formulating the CAP theorem about …

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Deadbeat Download - Episode 16 58:49

2M ago58:49

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Send us a Text Message. Tom is still away! Is he trapped in the Feywild? I'd say there's at least a 72% chance. In the meantime Torben, Rachel and Zed get together to discuss the most recent eps. Torben tortures Zed with a Fast and Furious based game, and the gang discuss potential campaign theories. If you want to submit a question for the next De…

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Harnessing New Power in the Lands of Pandaria 35:04

2M ago35:04

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Ever found yourself yearning for the good ol' days of Azeroth, but with a twist of the new? Buckle up, adventurers, because we're taking you back to the Mists of Pandaria—with a remixed beat! Our latest jam session dives into this un…

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May Patreon Teaser - Grays Court 6:03

2M ago6:03

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In the 21st Patreon bonus podcast you join me once again in the incredible city of York, and this time we spend a night at the original Treasurer’s House. A building dating back to 1080, built on the site of a roman fort. But what would happen when my team and I stepped foot inside this award-winning hotel after dark, and attempted to make contact …

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World of Warcraft's Gear Dilemma in PvP 10:15

3M ago10:15

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Discover why the battlegrounds of Azeroth are ablaze with controversy as we dissect the surprising dominance of PvE gear in PvP arenas. Imagine gearing up for a match, only to be outmatched by an opponent's equipment rather than thei…

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Navigating New Class Abilities in WoW's Latest Chapter 31:57

3M ago31:57

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Prepare to unlock the mysteries of Azeroth as we bring you a feast of weekly updates and class-specific insights from the ever-evolving realm of World of Warcraft. This episode is your ticket to mastering the latest strategies, wheth…

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Ep 78 - Derby Gaol Part 1 37:59

3M ago37:59

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This time out you join me in the city of Derby which is apparently the best place in the world to drink real ale, it’s the home of Rolls Royce, as well, of course, this episode’s location. Dating back to 1756 this place witnessed the very worst of humanity, and as a result it believed to be home to all manner of things that go bump in the night. Le…

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No, you're not selfish 11:47

2M ago11:47

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When did we agree that considering self-respect, self-preservation, honoring basic human needs, and wanting aliveness is selfish? We can be hijacked by our little voice saying we're "selfish" when we try to do things differently. But I'm almost 100% sure you're not 😏 Love Letters is a short and sweet format where I record for you snippets and golde…

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Embarking on a Quest through WoW's Heritage and Expansions 19:25

3M ago19:25

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Discover the heart of Azeroth's latest saga as we unpack the 10.2.7 patch, Dark Heart, and its ripple effects across the EU and NA servers. Settle in for a spell at the Pig and Whistle Inn, where I'll guide you through the labyrinth …

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Ep. 16 - Palace of the Party Prince (Feywild Frolic) 2:09:36

3M ago2:09:36

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Send us a Text Message. Team deadbeat finally arrive at the palace to deliver the frahgwanah (no clue how to spell that). El' Andy experiences severe head trauma, Bradicus becomes a prune, and Silkenweb cracks this whole thing wiiiiide open. We'll be recording a post episode discussion for this ep so get in touch with any thoughts or opinions by em…

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