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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!

The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

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!

Episode #661: Siren Isle Preview!

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! We’ve got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

Episode #662: 11.0.7 Crests, Content and Holidays!

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 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!

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

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 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!

Episode #664: First look at 11.1!

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 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!

Episode #665: New Bargains in 11.1!

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 Raid Testing Schedule, Turbulent Timeways, 30 Years of Warcraft, hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #666: Turbulent Timeways Returns! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
 • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
 • PvP Brawl - Deep Six
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Oblivion
 • Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Deepwalker Giant in Azj-Kahet
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 Important Posts 20th Anniversary Event Ending Soon Take a Timewalk Through Turbulent Timeways Raid and Dungeon Testing Schedule Season 2 Great Vault Requirements Twitch Drop: Get the Coward’s Azure Target Transmog January 14 Celebrate 30 Years of Warcraft with Us! 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 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!

Episode #666: Turbulent Timeways Returns!

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 Raid Testing, Raiding Renown System, Plunderstorm, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #667: Renown Raiding! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking
 • Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Choose One Week
 • PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
 • Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
 • Lunar Festival - January 28th
 • Micro-Holiday: Call of the Scarab
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Kordac, the Dormant Protector in Isle of Dorn
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 Important Posts Take a Timewalk Through Turbulent Timeways Plunderstorm Makes Landfall Once More 11.1 Raid Renown Feature Preview and Context Raid and Dungeon Testing Schedule Celebrate 30 Years of Warcraft with Us! 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 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!

Episode #667: Renown Raiding!

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 Cartel System in Undermine, Season 2 Delve reworks, PTR Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #668: Delving into Season 2! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Classic Timewalking
 • Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
 • PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
 • Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
 • Lunar Festival - January 28th
 • Micro-Holiday: Call of the Scarab - Alliance Wins!
 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 Take a Timewalk Through Turbulent Timeways Plunderstorm Trios are now Live! Enter the Hub of Goblin Ingenuity in Undermine(d) Zone Overview! Feedback: Delves in Season 2 The War Within: Undermine(d) Development Notes Prot Warrior 11.1 PTR Feedback 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!

Episode #668: Delving into Season 2!

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 February Trading Post, Season 2 Updates, Lunar Festival, Love is in the air, PTR Updates and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #669: Season 2 Mythic Plus Rework! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
 • Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
 • PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
 • Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
 • Lunar Festival - live until January 28th
 • Darkmoon Faire - Live through February 8th
 • Love is in the Air - February 3rd to 17th
 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 A new Plunderstorm reward is now available Celebrate Two Years of the Trading Post Under the Lunar Light of February The War Within Season 2 Mythic+ Updates Ahead Undermine(d): No License Needed to D.R.I.V.E. Prot Warrior 11.1 PTR Feedback The War Within: Undermine(d) Development Notes • No 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!

Episode #669: Season 2 Mythic Plus Rework!

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 Love is in the Air, Housing, Updated Raid Renown, Cartel Choices, PTR Release Candidate and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #670: Won't you be my neighbour? What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish
 • Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
 • Weekly Quest - Choose One
 • PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
 • Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
 • Lunar Festival - live until February 11th
 • Love is in the Air - February 3rd to 17th
 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 Carve Out a Rewarding Career in Undermine Cartels Delves in Season 2 11.1 Raid Renown Building in Azeroth: A First Look at Housing The War Within: Undermine(d) Development Notes • No 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!

Episode #670: Won't you be my neighbour?

We welcome WoW Technical Director Marco Koegler for our very first Developer Interview!

Episode 063 - Developer Interview with WoW Technical Director Marco Koegler

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