• 1 hour 34 minutes
    Episode #744: Quality of life incoming!

    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 Quality of life blog, The upcoming Classic UI updates, Linking WoW with Discord? Current Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #744: Quality of life incoming! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
      • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
      • TURBULENT TIMEWAYS WEEK 3 - Shadowlands Timewalking
      • PvP Brawl - Deep Six
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar
    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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    14 July 2026, 2:24 am
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    Episode #743: 12.1 New Rewards!

    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 new Catalyst, new bonus rolls, new vault loot, current Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #743: 12.1 New Rewards! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
      • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
      • TURBULENT TIMEWAYS WEEK 2 - Battle for Azeroth Timewalking
      • PvP Brawl - Packed House
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar
      • Darkmoon Faire - July 5th to 11th
      • Micro-Holiday: Luminous Luminaries - July 13th
      • PTR Raid Testing July 9th and 10th
    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
    • 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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    8 July 2026, 3:00 pm
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    Episode #742: The 12.1 Hype Train!

    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 fire festival events and rewards, Class tuning, Fireworks, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #742: The 12.1 Hype Train! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Dragonflight Timewalking
      • PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
      • Midsummer Fire Festival - Live through July 4th
      • Fireworks Spectacular - July 4th
      • Darkmoon Faire - July 5th to 11th
      • PTR Raid Testing July 9th and 10th
    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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    1 July 2026, 1:21 am
  • 2 hours 1 minute
    Episode #741: 12.1 WoWCast Coverage!

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

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Revelations first impressions, WoWCast from June 18th, some PTR, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #741: 12.1 WoWCast Coverage! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
      • Midsummer Fire Festival - Live through July 4th
    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
    • 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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    24 June 2026, 4:30 am
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Episode #740: 12.0.7 Revelations has arrived!

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

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss what you should look forward to in this weeks Revelations update, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #740: 12.0.7 Revelations has arrived! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Ascendant
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Cragpine (Zul'Aman)
    • 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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    17 June 2026, 4:10 pm
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Episode #739: Revelations June 16!

    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 release date of the upcoming Revelations patch, Turbulent Timeways, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #739: Revelations June 16! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Lu'ashal (Eversong Woods)
    • 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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    10 June 2026, 3:57 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Episode #738: The Omnium Folio, what is it?

    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 June Trading Post, the Omnium Folio, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #738: The Omnium Folio, what is it? What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking
      • PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
      • Micro Holiday: Thousand Boat Bash - June 6th through 8th
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Predaxas (Voidstorm)
    • 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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    2 June 2026, 4:06 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Episode #737: Post HoF Nerfs have arrived!

    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, Sporefall Raid Preview, hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #737: Post HoF Nerfs have arrived! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Midnight Dungeon Event
      • PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Voidbound
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Thorm'Belan (Harandar)
    • 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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    26 May 2026, 6:47 pm
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Episode #736: Ascending your trinkets and weapon!

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

    This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Ascendant Voidshards, Bear Nerfs, hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #736: Ascending your trinkets and weapon! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
      • Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Cragpine (Zul'Aman)
    • 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 You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    19 May 2026, 3:39 pm
  • 1 hour 58 minutes
    Episode #735: The Tanking Tune-up!

    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 tanking changes incoming, hidden decor duels changes, Balloon Festival, hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #735: The Tanking Tune-up! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
      • PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Ascendant
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Predaxas (Voidstorm)
    • 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
    • Children's Week - April 27th to May 4th
    • Micro-Holiday: Spring Balloon Festival May 10th to 13th
    • Darkmoon Faire - May 3rd to May 9th
    Important Posts You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    12 May 2026, 1:27 pm
  • 1 hour 58 minutes
    Episode #734: The May trading post 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 the 12.0.7 Announcements, the cost of WoW housing, May trading post, hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

    Episode #734: The May trading post is here! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
      • Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
      • PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
      • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
    Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
    • World Boss - Predaxas (Voidstorm)
    • 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
    • Children's Week - April 27th to May 4th
    • Micro-Holiday: Spring Balloon Festival May 10th to 13th
    • Darkmoon Faire - May 3rd to May 9th
    Important Posts You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at [email protected] 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!

    5 May 2026, 3:36 pm
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