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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 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!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!
 
This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Class tuning, Pirate's Day, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #700: How to be a Pirate! 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: Pulsar
 • Darkmoon Faire - September 9th to 13th
 Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th • Pirate’s Day - September 19th and 20th
 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 Class Tuning September 9th World of Warcraft Midnight Information Round-Up 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 #700: How to be a Pirate!

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 Gamescom Systems Developer Panel, Eastern Kingdom Cup, September Trading Post, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #699: Gamescom Part Two! 

 
 
 What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
 • Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
 • PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
 • Darkmoon Faire - September 9th to 13th
 Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 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 The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes September Trading Post Systems Download Developer Panel Gamescom 2025 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 #699: Gamescom Part Two!

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 M+ Leaver System, Midnight Gamescom Reveals, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #698: Gamescom Part One! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
 • PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
 Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 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 M+ Dungeon Leaver Penalty System Online The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes World of Warcraft: Midnight Revealed! • 
 Demon Hunter Spec • 
 The World of Midnight Developer Panel VoD Ion Hazzikostas and Paul Kubit Xbox Interview 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 #698: Gamescom Part One!

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 New Season first impressions, Class Balancing, Gamescom Schedule, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #697: Season 3 First Impressions! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
 • Weekly Quest - Choose One
 • PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
 Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th • Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts Kick off gamescom 2025 with Opening Night Live! The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes Class Tuning Incoming – August 19 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 #697: Season 3 First Impressions!

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 New Content first impressions, WotLK Timewalking, Class Balancing, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth!
 Episode #696: TWW Season 3 Begins! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! • Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
 • Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
 • PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
 • Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
 Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th • Micro-Holiday - Free T-Shirt Day - August 16th
 Don't miss it Weekly Checklist • World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
 • Special Assignment World Quests
 • Theater Troupe
 • Awakening the Machine
 • Spreading the Light
 • Severed Threads Pacts
 • Worldsoul Memories
 • Nightfall Scenario
 Important Posts The Cooldown Manager and Future Updates Class Tuning Incoming – August 12 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 #696: TWW Season 3 Begins!

Episode 101 of the Starting Zone is another #whyIwow interview! This time with a woman of many names, The Godmother, Queen of Faffing, but most notably Alt from Alternative Chat Blog and Podcast and the Extended Maintenance Podcast. We talk about her time playing world of warcraft and why she has done so non stop since nearly the beginning! Great discussion, and Mick had a lot of fun interviewing her.

Episode 101 - WhyIWow with Alt from Alternative Chat

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