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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 porting consoles to WoW, Midnight Healing Changes, November trading post, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #708: Midnight Interrupted! 

 
 
 What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking
 • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
 • PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
 • Darkmoon Faire - November 7th and 8th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts The Midnight Beta Test Goes Live November 11 November's Trading Post is a Bountiful Thing! The Warning 11.2.7 Development Update Notes Updates to Healer Specializations in Midnight FEEDBACK: Healing Changes in Midnight Midnight Alpha Test 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 #708: Midnight Interrupted!

Episode #680: 11.1.5 has arrived!

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 last LFR wing boss Sylvannas, customizations coming in 9.1.5, islands coming back and everything else going on around Azeroth and Shadowlands! 
Episode #472: The Reckoning! is ready for Download!
 
What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
 
 • Weekly Event – Pet Battle Bonus Event
 • 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, Raging, Explosive, Tormented
 • Dungeon Quests - Plaguefall, De Other Side
 • PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
 • PvP Quests - Rated BGs, Epic BGs
 • Trial of Style - August 31st to September 4th
 Surprise/Stealth Patch 9.1.5 Announcement Solo queueing island expeditions ABetterABK Hotfixes • and much more!
 Trying to reach the show? You can 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 #472: The Reckoning!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
 
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Turbo Boost Week One, Healing Frames Preview, Combat Addons, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #707: Combat Addons What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Choose One
 • PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain:
 Hallow's End - October 18th to November 1st • Day of the Dead - November 1st to 3rd
 • Darkmoon Faire - November 7th and 8th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts How Midnight's Upcoming Game Changes Will Impact Combat Addons The Warning 11.2.7 Development Update Notes Midnight Alpha Test 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 #707: Combat Addons

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
 
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Turbo Boost Crafting, UI Accessibility, Midnight Talent Systems, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #706: The True Turbo Boost is Live! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Choose One
 • PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
 Hallow's End - October 18th to November 1st Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts Infinite Power Adjustments Midnight Alpha Test 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 #706: The True Turbo Boost is Live!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
 
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Turbo Boost Crafting, UI Accessibility, Midnight Talent Systems, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #705: Midnight Apex Talents! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
 • Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
 • PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
 Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th • UPCOMING: Hallow's End - October 18th to November 1st
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts Midnight Prologue: "The Warning" Content Update and Housing Early Access Level Up Your Talents in Midnight Feedback: Pet Battles Midnight Alpha Test 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 #705: Midnight Apex Talents!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
 
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Midnight Alpha Testing, Turbo Boost, Massive Midnight info dump, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #704: Turbo Boosting until Midnight! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
 • PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
 Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th • Harvest Festival - October 2nd to October 9th
 • Darkmoon Fair - October 5th to 11th
 • Micro-Holiday: Great Gnomeregan Run - Saturday October 11th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts Manaforge Omega Hall of Fame is Full Legion Remix Content Update Notes Get in the Mix with Legion Remix Rewards Midnight Expansion Information Wrapped Up • 
 Join Arator for a New Journey in Midnight Midnight Housing: Rewarding Decor Stay Awhile and Listen in the Arcantina! Midnight Brings Journeys to Your Adventure • 
 Midnight Alpha Test Development Notes Day 1 Alpha UI and Addons Update 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 #704: Turbo Boosting until Midnight!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
 
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Brewfest, Midnight Alpha Testing Schedule, Turbo Boost delays, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #703: Midnight Alpha October 2nd! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Choose One
 • PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
 Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th • Harvest Festival - October 2nd to October 9th
 • Darkmoon Fair - October 5th to 11th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts Join us for a Midnight Deep Dive and Q&A October 1 Launch into Turbo-Boost October 21 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 #703: Midnight Alpha October 2nd!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
 
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Roster Restrictions, 11.2.5 and Legion Remix October 7th, Brewfest, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #702: Brewfest is here! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
 • Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
 • PvP Brawl - Deep Six
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
 • Pirate's Day - September 19th and 20th
 • Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts Legion Remix and the 11.2.5 Content Update Goes Live October 7! Salhadaar Raid Skip Bugfix 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 #702: Brewfest is here!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
 
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Raid Tuning, Mythic Dungeon International, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #701: AWC and MDI 2025! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Choose One
 • PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
 • Pirate's Day - September 19th and 20th
 • Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts Sign Up Now for The War Within Season 3 Esports: AWC & MDI! Legion Remix PTR Developer Notes The War Within Patch 11.2.5 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 #701: AWC and MDI 2025!

On this special bonus edition of The Starting Zone, Mick Montgomery sits down with Matt Low from World of Matticus and The Edge Podcast to discuss why he plays World of Warcraft.

Episode 095 - Why I WOW with Matt Low

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