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    The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

    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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    Episode #758: 12.1.7 On The Horizon! Oct 21, 2026
    Show notes

    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 latest Modern WoW content update, who's mythic designed for? And everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #758: 12.1.7 On The Horizon! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Delves Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Voidbound
      • Hallow's End - October 19th to November 2nd
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Aqir Invasions
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • Midnight: Echoes of the Worldcore Overview
    • Midnight: 12.1.7 Echoes of the Worldcore PTR Notes
    • WoW: Forever Meet the New Skyborne
    • WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15
    • 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 #757: The Promise of Tomorrow! Oct 14, 2026
    Show notes

    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 12.1.5 Release, the Forever Legacy System and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #757: The Promise of Tomorrow! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Battleground Bonus Event
      • Pet Battle Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar
      • UPCOMING: Hallow's End - October 19th to November 2nd
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Tidebound Grotto Lair - Nymrissa Wavecaller
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • Midnight: 12.1.5 Content Update Notes
    • Crafted Decor Cost Reduction in 12.1.5
    • Get to Know the World of Warcraft: Forever Legacy System
    • WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 8
    • 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 #756: 12.1.5 October 13th! Oct 06, 2026
    Show notes

    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 Wrath Remix game mode, Forever blogs, 12.1.5 has a release date and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #756: 12.1.5 October 13th! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
      • PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar
      • Brewfest - September 20th until October 6th
      • Darkmoon Faire - October 4th to 10th
      • Micro-Holiday: Great Gnomeregan Run -October 10th and 11th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Nexus-Captain Leth'ir (Naigtal)
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • Midnight's 12.1.5 Content Update Arrives October 13
    • Forever Blog Roundup
    • Create a Name of Your Own in WoW: Forever
    • Get to Know the World of Warcraft: Forever Legacy System
    • Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR 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 #755: Talebound and Eclipse from Blizzcon! Sep 29, 2026
    Show notes

    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 Midnight: Eclipse update, Talebound alternate playmode and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #755: Talebound and Eclipse from Blizzcon! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • World Quest Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Deep Six
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
      • Brewfest - September 20th until October 6th
      • Harvest Festival - September 21st until September 28th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Imperator Pertinax (Val)
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • September Trading Post
    • Tales Take a Dark Turn in Midnight's Talebound
    • World of Warcraft: Midnight What's Next Panel Recap
    • Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR 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 #754: Warcraft Forever..Beta! Sep 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Warcraft Forever's panels and announcements, trinket tuning and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #754: Warcraft Forever..Beta! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Packed House
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
      • Winds of Mysterious Fortune live until September 23rd
      • Brewfest - September 20th until October 6th
      • Harvest Festival - September 21st until September 28th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Nexus-Captain Leth'ir (Naigtal)
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • September Trading Post
    • Midnight Season 2 Trinket Tuning – September 22
    • World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap
    • World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap
    • Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR 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 #753: Returned from BlizzCon! Sep 16, 2026
    Show notes

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss their BlizzCon trip, Announcements, Experiences and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #753: Returned from BlizzCon! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Cataclysm Timewalking
      • PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Ascendant
      • Winds of Mysterious Fortune live until September 23rd
      • UPCOMING: Pirate's Day - September 19th
      • Brewfest - September 20th until October 6th
      • Harvest Festival - September 21st until September 28th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Imperator Pertinax (Val)
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • September Trading Post
    • World of Warcraft at BlizzCon 2026 News Round-Up
    • World of Warcraft: Midnight What's Next Panel Recap
    • World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap
    • World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap
    • Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR 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 #752: Pre-BlizzCon Episode! Sep 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss BlizzCon Predictions, Raid tuning, Much Drama, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #752: Pre-BlizzCon Episode! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Midnight Dungeon Event
      • PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar
      • Northrend Cup - August 25th to September 8th
      • Darkmoon Faire - September 6th through 12th
      • UPCOMING: Pirate's Day - September 19th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Nexus-Captain Leth'ir (Naigtal)
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • September Trading Post
    • Missing Sparks of Tides - Updated September 2
    • Midnight 12.1.5 Overview: New Adventures Await
    • Sporebearer Fungal Strider Mount Coming in 12.1.5
    • BlizzCon 2026 Is Nearly Here: Watch Live, Earn Rewards, and More
    • Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR 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 #751: September Trading Post! Sep 02, 2026
    Show notes

    Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss recent class and raid balancing, the September Trading post, bonus roll changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #751: September Trading Post! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Delves Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
      • Northrend Cup - August 25th to September 8th
      • Darkmoon Faire - September 6th through 12th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Imperator Pertinax (Val)
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • September Trading Post
    • Fixing Misplaced Sparks of Tides - August 25
    • Raid Bonus Roll Update
    • BlizzCon 2026 Update from Ion Hazzikostas and Paul Kubit
    • 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 #750: Season 2 Raiding Begins! Aug 26, 2026
    Show notes

    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 first week Season 2!

    Episode #750: Season 2 Raiding Begins! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
      • Pet Battle Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Voidbound
      • Northrend Cup - August 25th to September 8th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Nexus-Captain Leth'ir (Naigtal)
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
    • Purging the Vaults
    • Vaults of Atal'Utek
    • Turn Back the Surge
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • August's Trading Post!
    • Altar of Fangs Adjustments - August 21
    • Item Adjustment Incoming - August 25
    • 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 #749: The Curse of Ula'tek Week One! Aug 18, 2026
    Show notes

    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 first week of the new patch!

    Episode #749: The Curse of Ula'tek Week One! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Battleground Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
      • Mythic+ Affixes: ?
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Nexus-Captain Leth'ir (Naigtal)
    • Special Assignment World Quests
    • Weekly from SIlvermoon, outside the Bank
    • Dungeon weekly from Halduron
    • World Events
      • Saltheril's Soiree in Eversong Woods
      • Abundance in all zones, with a rotating Abundant Harvest zone
      • Legends of the Haranir in Harandor
      • Stormarion Assault in Voidstorm
    Important Posts
    • August's Trading Post!
    • M+ Umbral Champion and Umbral Hero Scores (NA) – Final Update August 11
    • Season 2 Class Tuning Plans
    • Curse of Ula'tek Housing Updates: New Blueprints, Pets, and More Arrive for Your Home
    • Undertake Four New Endeavors in Your Neighborhood!
    • Check out the Housing Blueprints Forum Right Here
    • Fix your turn speed: /run SetCVar("turnspeed", 180)
    • 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!

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