The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

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Episode #387: Venthyr, Dredgers and Stoneborn oh my! Apr 28, 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 EU/Asia MDI Cup 2, Revendreth blog post, Classic getting layered and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #387: Venthyr, Dredgers and Stoneborn oh my! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Pet Battle Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Nazjatar World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Bursting/Necrotic/Awakened
Call to Arms – Zuldazar, Nazjatar and Uldum
Island Expeditions
- Molten Cay (Trolls)
- Havenswood (Worgen)
- Snowblossom Village (Mogu)
Island Salvage Caches
- Dread Chain
- Molten Cay
- Whispering Reef
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
EU/Asia Cup #2
Volunteer Guard Day - Live through April 28th
Children's Week - May 1st to 7th
Darkmoon Faire - May 3rd to 9th
Winds of Wisdom - 100% XP buff through 9.0!
Impressive Influence - 100% Reputation Buff through May18th
Mistweaver Hotfix
Shadowlands Preview: Revendreth and the Venthyr Covenant
Classic: Addressing Population Concerns
and much more!

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Episode #386: April Patron Q&A! Apr 28, 2020

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

Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk with our Patrons about what's on their minds for the April 2020 Patron Q&A!

Episode #386: April Patron Q&A! is ready for Download!

What's your favourite musical moment from World of Warcraft?
How's your main spec feeling in Alpha?
Is Spencer going to stream more?
I would like to know if Blizzard let you pick your perfect Affixes for the week, which ones would be the easiest combo you'd pick for the dream push week. Second part of this is, I would also like to know what you think the hardest combo of Affixes are?
How do you think the story could be changed if Blizzard were able to tell a story (from where we are today) that you would enjoy playing through, regardless of what other players think of various characters? Assume only that Horde and Alliance player characters would retain their racial identities.
If there was a new class, new spec, or existing spec totally reworked, what would you want it to be?
How do you guys handle burn out?
What feature from a previous expansion announcement did you have low expectations for, but ended up enjoying? Also which did you have high expectations for and end up not enjoying?

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Episode #385: Climbing the Tower! Apr 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 the first Americas MDI Cup, latest Hotfixes with the Hall of Fame closed, the Tower of Torghast Blog and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #385: Climbing the Tower! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Battle for Azeroth Dungeon Even
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
Island Expeditions
- Un'gol Ruins (Pygmies)
- Verdant Wilds (Druids)
- Crestfall (Dragonkin)
Island Salvage Caches
- Havenswood
- Rotting Mire
- Un'gol Ruins
- Venture Co.
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
NA Cup #1
Volunteer Guard Day - Live through April 28th
Winds of Wisdom - 100% XP buff through 9.0!
Impressive Influence - 100% Reputation Buff through May18th
Hotfixes
Mistweaver Hotfix
Shadowlands Preview: Torghast, Tower of the Damned
and much more!

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Episode #384: Alphalands Week 1! Apr 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 discuss the first EU & Asia MDI Cup, latest blogs from Blizzard about Shadowlands, Classic Updates, BlizzCon 2020 and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #384: Alphalands Week 1! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Battleground 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
Island Expeditions
- Dread Chani (Kvaldir)
- Whispering Reef (Makrura)
- Jorundall (Vrykul)
Island Salvage Caches
- Crestfall
- Jorundall
- Skittering Hollow
- Elemental
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
EU & Asia Cup #1
PvP Brawl - Deep Six
Noblegarden - Live through April 19th
Winds of Wisdom - 100% XP buff through April 20th.
Classic Updates
Classic, An Alternative to Queues?
Shadowlands Development Update Notes – April 9
AOE changes in Shadowlands
Bastion and the Kyrian Covenant
Adventure Awaits in the New Starting Experience
Sloot - Ion "Watcher" Hazzikostas Shadowlands Alpha Interview
BlizzCon Update
and much more!

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Episode #383: Shadowblogs the Alpha is Coming! Apr 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 latest blogs from Blizzard about Shadowlands, Orgrimmar five mask and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #383: Shadowblogs the Alpha is Coming! 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/Teeming/Volcanic/Awakened
Call to Arms – Nazmir, Nazjatar and Uldum
Island Expeditions
- Rotting Mire (Saurok)
- Skittering Hollow (Nerubians)
- Snowblossom Village (Vermin)
Island Salvage Caches
- Snowblossom
- Molten Cay
- Verdant Wilds
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Darkmoon Faire - Sunday April 5th to Saturday April 11th.
Winds of Wisdom - 100% XP buff through April 20th.
Patch Notes Draft 8.8.8 April Fool's Post
Classic Queue Times
Shadowlands Developer Update
Shadowlands: A Look at Covenant Class and Signature Abilities
Shadowlands Class Updates
and much more!

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Episode #382: Legion's gone Legacy! Mar 31, 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 Legion legacy loot, Stormwind Horrific Vision, Hotfixes, 100% Increased Experience Gain and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #382: Legion's gone Legacy! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – World Quest Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Sanguine/Grievous/Awakened
Call to Arms – Stormsong Valley, Mechagon and Vale
Island Expeditions
- Un'gol Ruins (Hozen)
- Whispering Reef (Murloc)
- Jorundall (Kvaldir)
Island Salvage Caches
- Crestfall
- Rotting Mire
- Skittering Hollow
- Elemental
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp
March of the Tadpoles - Sunday April 5th!
Darkmoon Faire - Sunday April 5th to Saturday April 11th.
Hotfixes
MDI Going Remote
Legion Legacy Loot
100% Experience Buff
Catching up at 120 Blog Post
and much more!

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Episode #381: Now with 100% More Experience! Mar 24, 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 Masks for the Orgrimmar Horrific Visions, Hotfixes, 100% Increased Experience Gain and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #381: Now with 100% More Experience! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes –Tyrannical/Raging/Explosive/Awakened
Call to Arms – Vol'dun, Nazjatar and Uldum
Island Expeditions
- Rotting Mire (Saurok)
- Snowblossom Village (Virmen)
- Crestfall (Dragonkin)
Island Salvage Caches
- Molten Cay
- Un'gol Ruins
- Verdant Wilds
- Venture Co.
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
Hotfixes
More Flexibility with Essences
100% Experience Buff
Catching up at 120 Blog Post
and much more!

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Episode #380: Account Wide Essences! Mar 17, 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 Stormwind Horrifioc Visions, hotfixes, Account Wide Essences, 100% Corrupted Gear and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #380: Account Wide Essences! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Bolstering/Grievous/Awakened
Call to Arms – Drustvar, Mechagon and Vale of Eternal Blossoms
Island Expeditions
- Skittering Hollow (Troggs)
- Dread Chain (Mogu)
- Verdant Wilds (Keepers)
Island Salvage Caches
- Havenswood
- Jorundall
- Snowblossom
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
Un'Goro Madness - March 17th to 19th
Trial of Style - March 20 to 24th
Hotfixes
Horrific Vision gear will always corrupt!
Malefic Cores
Account wide Essences!
and much more!

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Episode #379: The Waking Dream! Mar 10, 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 do their guide to the final wing of the Ny'alotha raid and discuss everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #379: The Waking Dream! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Pet Battle Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Bursting/Skittish/Awakened
Call to Arms – Zuldazar/Nazjatar/Uldum
Island Expeditions
- Molten Cay (Trolls)
- Un'gol Ruins (Quillboar)
- Havenswood (Worgen)

Salvage Vendor
- - Dread Chain
  - Rotting Mir
  - Whispering Reef
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Un'Goro Madness Micro Holiday March 17th to March 19th
Trial of Style March 20th to March 24th
Ny'alotha Wing 4 is now live!
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #378: MDI and AWC Signups! Mar 04, 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 Raid tuning, MDI and AWC Signups, hotfixes and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #378: MDI and AWC Signups! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Battle for Azeroth Dungeon 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
- Whispering Reef (Murlocs)
- Snowblossom Village (Mantid)
- Crestfall (Orcs)
Island Salvage Caches
- Crestfall
- Molten Cay
- Un'gol Ruins
- Venture Co.
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
Darkmoon Faire on until March 7th
Hotfixes
MDI and AWC Signups Now Open
and much more!

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

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