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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!

Copyright: © Copyright 2009 by Spencer Downey & Jason Lucas

Latest Episodes:

Episode #576: Embers of Neltharion! May 03, 2023

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 Content Update, Last chance for Season One Rewards, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #576: Embers of Neltharion!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
Weekly Event - Dragonflight Dungeon Event
World Boss - Basrikron, the Shale Wing, Earth Proto-Dragon in Waking Shores
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Fortified
- Raging
- Quaking
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
PvP Quests - Epic BGs, Rated Arenas
Dungeon Quests - The Nokhud Offensive, The Azure Vault
Spring Balloon Festival - May 10th to 12th
Children's Week - May 1st to 8th
Darkmoon Faire - May 7th to 13th
Dragonflight: Embers of Neltharion Content Update Notes
Embers of Neltharion Upgrade System Overview
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #575: Season 2 Schedule! Apr 26, 2023

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 UK Merger Block, Raid Schedule and Rewards, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #575: Season 2 Schedule!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Burning Crusade Timewalking
Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
World Boss - Liskanoth, the Futurebane, Ice protodragon in Thaldraszus
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Tyrannical
- Bolstering
- Volcanic
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
PvP Quests - Random BGs, Solo Shuffle
Dungeon Quests - The Nokhud Offensive, The Azure Vault
Volunteer Guard Day - April 28th
Children's Week - May 1st
Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible Raid Preview and Schedule
Conquer the Challenges of Dragonflight Season 2 on May 9
PTR Development Notes
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #574: Catching up to Zaralek Cavern! Apr 19, 2023

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 catching up before the patch, Zaralek Cavern, Cross-Facton Guilds, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #574: Catching up to Zaralek Cavern!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking
Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
World Boss - Bazual, the Dreaded Flame, Fire Proto-Dragon in Azure Span
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Fortified
- Bursting
- Explosive
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
PvP Quests - Random BGs, Rated BGs
Dungeon Quests - The Nokhud Offensive, The Azure Vault
Volunteer Guard Day - April 28th
Zone Preview: Uncover the Mysteries of Zaralek Cavern
Play With More Friends with Cross-Faction Guilds
Player Health and Enemy Damage to be Increased
PTR Development Notes
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #573: Tier Sets, Changes Coming Soon! Apr 13, 2023

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 Buff and Nerfs, 10.1 M+ Affix Changes, Tier Set Retrospective and what's to come in 10.1, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #573: Tier Sets, Changes Coming Soon!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
World Boss - Strunrann, the Sky's Misery, Storm Proto-Dragon in Ohn'aran Plains
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Tyrannical
- Spiteful
- Quaking
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
PvP Quests - Epic BGs, Solo Shuffle
Dungeon Quests - Ruby Life Pools, Azure Vault
Noblegarden - Live through April 17th
PTR Mythic+ Status Update - Week of April 13th
Class Set Acquisition Retrospective & Changes in 10.1
PTR Development Notes
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #572: Season 2 May 9th! Apr 05, 2023

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 AWC Global Finals, 10.1 Launch announcement, Mythic Plus Changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #572: Season 2 May 9th!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
World Boss - Basrikron, the Shale Wing, Earth Proto-Dragon in Waking Shores
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Fortified
- Bolstering
- Storming
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
Darkmoon Faire - April 2nd to 8th
Next Week: Micro-Holiday: March of the Tadpoles - April 5th
The AWC Dragonflight Season 1 Global Finals Start April 7th!
Work Orders and the Need for Management
Warcraft April Fools
Embers of Neltharion Goes Live May 2!
Dragonflight Embers of Neltharion PTR Development Notes 10.1
PTR Mythic+ Status Update
Class Set Acquisition Retrospective & Changes in 10.1
PTR Development Notes
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #571: Work Order Rework! Mar 30, 2023

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 Forbidden Reach, Primordial Stones, AWC & MDI, Work Order Changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #571: Work Order Rework!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
World Boss - Liskanoth, the Futurebane, Ice Proto dragon in Thaldraszus
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Tyrannical
- Sanguine
- Explosive
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp
March Trading Post Closing Soon!
Darkmoon Faire - April 2nd to 8th
Next Week: Micro-Holiday: March of the Tadpoles - April 5th
The AWC & MDI Dragonflight Season 1 Global Finals Start March 31!
Work Orders and the Need for Management
PTR Development Notes
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #570: 10.0.7 has Arrived! Mar 21, 2023

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 10.0.7 content release, 10.1 PTR Updates, the Valor Replacement, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #570: 10.0.7 has Arrived!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Dragonflight Dungeon Event
World Boss - Bazual, the Dreaded Flame, Fire Proto-Dragon in Azure Span
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Fortified
- Spiteful
- Grievous
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp
Trial of Style runs March 20th to 24th
Slip on into the Turbulent Timeways Beginning March 28
Dragonflight: 10.0.7 Content Update Notes
Class Tuning Incoming with 10.0.7 – March 21
Dragonflight Twitch Drops: Earn the D.I.S.C.O. Toy
More Frequently Asked Questions about the New Upgrade System
PTR Development Notes
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #569: Cross Faction Guilds! Mar 15, 2023

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 Raid Nerfs, Trial of Style, Cross Faction Guilds, 10.1 Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #569: Cross Faction Guilds!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
World Boss - Strunrann, the Sky's Misery, Storm Proto-Dragon in Ohn'aran Plains
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Tyrannical
- Raging
- Storming
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
Micro-Holiday: Un'Goro Madness - March 17th to 19th
Trial of Style runs March 20th to 24th
Testing Guild Invites for Opposite Faction Characters
PTR Development Notes
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #568: 10.0.7 in two weeks! Mar 09, 2023

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 10.0.7 Coming Content, Embers of Neltharion 10.1 patch info, RAF changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #568: 10.0.7 in two weeks!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
World Boss - Basrikron, the Shale Wing, Earth Proto-Dragon in Waking Shores
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Fortified
- Sanguine
- Volcanic
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
Darkmoon Faire - March 5th to 11th
Micro-Holiday: Un'Goro Madness - March 17th to 19th
10.0.7 Content Update Goes Live March 21
Fetch Your Friends for Fresh Rewards on March 21
Looking Ahead to Embers of Neltharion
New Upgrade System in Embers of Neltharion
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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 #567: New Stock in the Trading Post! Feb 28, 2023

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 optimizing the start of the month, Darkmoon Fair, Class Balance Pass, Faction Envoys, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth and The Dragon Isles! Episode #567: New Stock in the Trading Post!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
World Boss - Liskanoth, the Futurebane, Ice Protodragon in Thaldraszus
- 395 ilvl Loot
Mythic + Affixes
- Tyrannical
- Bursting
- Grievous
- Thundering
PvP Brawl - Deep Six
Darkmoon Faire - March 5th to 11th
Trading Post - March 1st means new inventory
Neltharax, Enemy of the Sky Changes
10.0.7 PTR Development Notes
Hotfixes
ABetterABK
- Strike Fund
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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