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Episode #407: WoW, now with more lights! Aug 26, 2020

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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 AWC week one, WoW coming to Gamescom, Shadowlands app revamp, ray-tracing and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #407: WoW, now with more lights! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – World Quest Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Dunegorger Kraulok - ALPACA MOUNT
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Bursting/Skittish/Awakened
Call to Arms – Zuldazar, Nazjatar and Uldum
Trial of Style - August 31st to September 4th
Island Expeditions
- Molten Cay (Trolls)
- Whispering Reef (Naga)
- Crestfall (Dragonkin)
Island Salvage Caches
- Dread Chain
  - Qinsho's Eternal Hound
  - Surf Jelly
- Crestfall
  - Twilight Avenger
  - Squawks
- Un'gol Ruins
  - Oomgut Ritual Drum
  - Bad Mojo Banana
  - Magic Monkey Banana
- Venture Co.
  - Various mogs and pets
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Corruption Vendor Schedule, week of August 25th
- Rotation 5
  - Twisted Appendage I (10 Corruption)
  - Expedient I (10 Corruption)
  - Echoing Void II (35 Corruption)
  - Racing Pulse II (20 Corruption)
  - Infinite Stars III (75 Corruption)
  - Severe III (20 Corruption)
- Rotation 6
  - Strikethrough I (10 Corruption)
  - Racing Pulse I (15 Corruption)
  - Void Ritual II (35 Corruption)
  - Surging Vitality II (20 Corruption)
  - Twilight Devastation III (75 Corruption)
  - Masterful III (20 Corruption)
AWC Circuit Week 1
Realm Connections – August 27
WoW at gamescom 2020
Enabling Ray-Tracing
A New Look for the WoW Companion App
WoW Classic Updates
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #406: Is Azeroth Flat? Aug 19, 2020

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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 how gems are bad in PvP, beta Normal raid, the Shadowlands mission table and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #406: Is Azeroth Flat? is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Teeming/Quaking/Awakened
Call to Arms – Tiragarde Sound, Mechagon and Vale of Eternal Blossoms
Island Expeditions
- Rotting Mire (Jinyu)
- Un'gol Ruins (Hozen)
- Snowblossom Village (Mantid)
Island Salvage Caches
- Rotting Mire
- Molten Cay
- Verdant Wilds
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
Corruption Vendor Schedule, week of August 18th
- Rotation 3
  - Infinite Stars 1 (20 Corruption)
  - Surging Vitality 1 (15 Corruption)
  - Glimpse of Clarity (15 Corruption)
  - Severe 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Siphoner 3 (45 Corruption)
  - Racing Pulse 3 (35 Corruption)
  - Avoidant 3 (16 Corruption)
- Rotation 4
  - Siphoner 1 (17 Corruption)
  - Severe 1 (10 Corruption)
  - Twilight Devastation 2 (50 Corruption)
  - Expedient 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Strikethrough 3 (20 Corruption)
  - Honed Mind 3 (35 Corruption)
PvP Brawl - Deep Six
AWC Returns - August 22nd 1pm ET
Realm Connections – August 20
Shadowlands Preview: Adventures
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #405: 9.0 PTR is Live! Aug 12, 2020

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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 9.0 PTR going live, AQ bosses falling over, corruption sets and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #405: 9.0 PTR is Live! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Cataclysm Timewalking
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Raging/Necrotic/Awakened
Call to Arms – Nazmir, Nazjatar and Uldum
Island Expeditions
- Dread Chain (Trolls)
- Whispering Reef (Naga)
- Jorundall (Taunka)
Island Salvage Caches
- Jorundall
- Skittering Hollow
- Crestfall
- Elemental
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Corruption Vendor Schedule, week of August 11th
- Rotation 1
  - Ineffable Truth 1 (12 Corruption)
  - Honed Mind 1 (15 Corruption)
  - Strikethrough 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Masterful 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Twisted Appendage 3 (66 Corruption)
  - Expedient 3 (20 Corruption)
- Rotation 2
  - Void Ritual 1 (15 Corruption)
  - Masterful 1 (10 Corruption)
  - Siphoner 2 (28 Corruption)
  - Deadly Momentum 2 (20 Corruption)
  - Ineffable Truth 2 (30 Corruption)
  - Versatile 3 (20 Corruption)
  - Avoidant 2 (12 Corruption)
Micro-Holiday - Free T-Shirt Day - August 16th
Wow Source Code Turns One Million
AQ Update
Realm Connections Update
Shadowlands Heirlooms
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #404: Episode Found! Aug 05, 2020

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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 Gallywix bans, Conduit changes, AQ Gates opening and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #404: Episode Found! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Pet Battle Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Bursting/Volcanic/Awakened
Call to Arms – Stormsong Valley, Mechagon and Vale of Eternal Blossoms
PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
Island Expeditions
- Rotting Mire (Jinyu)
- Un'gol Ruins (Hozen)
- Snowblossom Village (Mantid)
Island Salvage Caches
- Rotting Mire
- Molten Cay
- Verdant Wilds
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
Darkmoon Faire - August 2nd to 8th
Corruption Vendor Schedule, week of August 4th
- Rotation 7
  - Echoing Void I (25 Corruption)
  - Versatile I (10 Corruption)
  - Infinite Stars II (50 Corruption)
  - Honed Mind (20 Corruption)
  - Void Ritual III (66 Corruption)
  - Deadly Momentum (35 Corruption)
  - Gushing Wound (15 Corruption)
- Rotation 8
  - Twilight Devastation I (25 Corruption)
  - Deadly Momentum (15 Corruption)
  - Twisted Appendage II (35 Corruption)
  - Versatile II (15 Corruption)
  - Echoing Void (60 Corruption)
  - Surging Vitality (35 Corruption)
Realm Connections Update
Gallywix Actions
Classic AQ Gong Soon
- Actions against disruptions
Shadowlands Conduit Update
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #403: Shadows Rising Interview with Madeleine Roux! Aug 04, 2020

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

On this special episode, Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Shadows Rising the latest World of Warcraft book with author Madeleine Roux!

Episode #403: Shadows Rising Interview with Madeleine Roux! is ready for Download!

Shadows Rising
- The book can be found easily on Amazon as well as in audio format on Audible.

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Episode #402: What to do before 8.3! Jul 29, 2020

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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 Azeroth's Champion title, what's going away with Shadowlands, AQ launch in Classic and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #402: What to do before 8.3! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Battle for Azeroth Dungeon Event
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Sanguine/Quaking/Awakened
Call to Arms – Vol'dun, Nazjatar and Uldum
PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
Island Expeditions
- Dread Chain (Kvaldir)
- Molten Cay (Trolls)
- Havenswood (Worgen)
Island Salvage Caches
- Dread Chain
- Jorundall
- Whispering Reef
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Darkmoon Faire - August 2nd to 8th
Micro-Holiday: Kirin Tor Tavern Crawl - July 31st
Corruption Vendor Schedule, week of July 28th
- Rotation 5
  - Twisted Appendage I (10 Corruption)
  - Expedient I (10 Corruption)
  - Echoing Void II (35 Corruption)
  - Racing Pulse II (20 Corruption)
  - Infinite Stars III (75 Corruption)
  - Severe III (20 Corruption)
- Rotation 6
  - Strikethrough I (10 Corruption)
  - Racing Pulse I (15 Corruption)
  - Void Ritual II (35 Corruption)
  - Surging Vitality II (20 Corruption)
  - Twilight Devastation III (75 Corruption)
  - Masterful III (20 Corruption)
  - Avoidant I (8 Corruption)
Realm Connections Update
Time Runs Short: Battle for Azeroth
WoW Classic: The Ahn'Qiraj War Effort Begins July 28
AQ Expectations
Shadowlands Roundup
PvP Medallion Trinkets In Shadowlands
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #401: Shadowlands Beta! Jul 22, 2020

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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 Gold Sales, Shadowlands Beta and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #401: Shadowlands Beta! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Battleground Bonus Event
Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Sanguine/Quaking/Awakened
Call to Arms – Drustvar, Mechagon and Vale of Eternal Blossoms
PvP Brawl - Packed House
Island Expeditions
- Dread Chain (Trolls)
- Molten Cay (Other Trolls)
- Verdant Wilds (Druids)
Island Salvage Caches
- Dread Chain
- Havenswood
- Jorundall
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
Micro-Holiday: Auction House Dance Party - July 22nd
Corruption Vendor Schedule, week of July 21st
- Rotation 3
  - Infinite Stars 1 (20 Corruption)
  - Glimpse of Clarity (15 Corruption)
  - Surging Vitality 1 (15 Corruption)
  - Severe 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Siphoner 3 (45 Corruption)
  - Racing Pulse 3 (35 Corruption)
  - Avoidant 3 (16 Corruption)
- Rotation 4
  - Siphoner 1 (17 Corruption)
  - Severe 1 (10 Corruption)
  - Twilight Devastation 2 (50 Corruption)
  - Expedient 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Strikethrough 3 (20 Corruption)
  - Honed Mind 3 (35 Corruption)
No Beta Keys for Shadowlands
Raid Testing Schedule
Gladiator Mounts In Shadowlands
Conduit Destruction in Shadowlands
Shadowlands Beta Signups
Addons Now Usable In Shadowlands Beta
Realm Connections – July 23
Shadows Rising Now Available
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #400: Celebrating 400 with Josh Allen! Jul 15, 2020

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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 interview Josh Allen about how he got started in WoW, discuss the MDI Grand Finals, Shadowlands announcements and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #400: Celebrating 400 with Josh Allen! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Bursting/Necrotic/Awakened
Call to Arms – Zuldazar, Nazjatar and Uldum
PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
Island Expeditions
- Un'gol Ruins (Quillboar)
- Snowblossom Village (Mogu)
- Crestfall (Pirates)
Island Salvage Caches
- Rotting Mire
- Molten Cay
- Un'gol Ruins
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Corruption Vendor Schedule, week of July 14th
- Rotation 1
  - Ineffable Truth 1 (12 Corruption)
  - Honed Mind 1 (15 Corruption)
  - Strikethrough 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Masterful 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Twisted Appendage 3 (66 Corruption)
  - Expedient 3 (20 Corruption)
- Rotation 2
  - Void Ritual 1 (15 Corruption)
  - Masterful 1 (10 Corruption)
  - Siphoner 2 (28 Corruption)
  - Deadly Momentum 2 (20 Corruption)
  - Ineffable Truth 2 (30 Corruption)
  - Versatile 3 (20 Corruption)
  - Avoidant 2 (12 Corruption)
MDI Global Finals
Shadowlands Collectors Edition
Shadowlands Developer Update
Shadowlands Preview: The Maw
Shadowlands Preview: A Look at Covenant Systems
- Venthyr Covenant: Your Invitation Awaits
- Night Fae Covenant: Begin Your Wild Hunt
- Necrolord Covenant: A Closer Look Inside the Might of Maldraxxus
- Kyrian Covenant: Prepare to Ascend
Shadowlands Preview: Soulbinds
Feedback: Runecarving
Spec-restricted transmog looks class-wide
Bonus XP on Heirlooms removed
Changing a character's gender will no longer be a paid service
The Jailer is the final boss of Shadowlands
Legendary Recipe unlocks are account-wide
Unlock flying in Shadowlands with Renown
Corruption will go away with Patch 9.0
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #399: Realm Connections! Jul 08, 2020

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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 Classic Summer Bowl, Realm Connections, Classic AQ Patch and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #399: Realm Connections! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Cataclysm Timewalking
Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Bolstering/Skittish/Awakened
Call to Arms – Tiragarde Sound, Mechagon and Vale of Eternal Blossoms
PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
Island Expeditions
- Dread Chain (Trolls)
- Molten Cay (Other Trolls)
- Verdant Wilds (Druids)
Island Salvage Caches
- Dread Chain
- Havenswood
- Jorundall
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
Darkmooon Faire - on now until July 11th
Micro-Holiday: Luminous Luminaries
Corruption Vendor Schedule, week of June 30th
- Rotation 7
  - Echoing Void 1 (25 Corruption)
  - Versatile 1 (10 Corruption)
  - Infinite Stars 2 (50 Corruption)
  - Honed Mind 2 (20 Corruption)
  - Void Ritual 3 (66 Corruption)
  - Deadly Momentum 3 (35 Corruption)
  - Gushing Wound (15 Corruption)
- Rotation 8
  - Twilight Devastation 1 (25 Corruption)
  - Deadly Momentum 1 (15 Corruption)
  - Twisted Appendage 2 (35 Corruption)
  - Versatile 2 (15 Corruption)
  - Echoing Void 3 (60 Corruption)
  - Surging Vitality 3 (35 Corruption)
Classic Summer Bowl Finals
Shadowlands Announcement Date
MDI Global Finals
New Realm Connections are Under Way
Classic Patch 1.13.5 Highlights
WoW Classic Nature-Resist Gear
Realm Transfers and the AQ Event
Actions Taken Against Exploitation – July 1 Update
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #398: Your voice matters! Jul 01, 2020

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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 change needed in the community, the big ban wave, professions in Shadowlands and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #398: Your voice matters! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Teeming/Volcanic/Awakened
Call to Arms – Nazmir, Nazjatar and Uldum
Island Expeditions
- Rotting Mire (Pirates)
- Whispering Reef (Makrura)
- Havenswood (Worgen)
Island Salvage Caches
- Crestfall
- Verdant Wilds
- Whispering Reef
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Vendor Schedule, week of June 30th
- Rotation 5
  - Twisted Appendage (10 Corruption)
  - Expedient I (10 Corruption)
  - Echoing Void II (35 Corruption)
  - Racing Pulse II (20 Corruption)
  - Infinite Stars III (75 Corruption)
  - Severe III (20 Corruption)
- Rotation 6
  - Strikethrough I (10 Corruption)
  - Racing Pulse I (15 Corruption)
  - Void Ritual II (35 Corruption)
  - Surging Vitality II (20 Corruption)
  - Twilight Devastation III (75 Corruption)
  - Masterful III (20 Corruption)
  - Avoidant I (8 Corruption)
Midsummer Fire Festival June 21st to July 5th
Shadowlands Announcement Date
Faster Legendary Cloak Uopgrades
Professions in Shadowlands
Actions Taken To Address Exploitative Gameplay
Hotfixes
and much more!

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