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The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

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2 hours 12 minutes

Episode #732: 12.0.5 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 everything new coming in 12.0.5 and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #732: 12.0.5 has arrived! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- - Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
  - PvP Brawl - Packed House
  - 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
- 12.0.5 Content Update Notes
- Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Pearl Grrgle Housing Decor Item April 23!
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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!
21 April 2026, 2:51 am
1 hour 51 minutes

Episode #731: How did we get 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 their week in Raiding, Class Tuning, Burning Crusade to Midnight Lore, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #731: How did we get here? What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- - Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
  - PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
  - Mythic+ Affixes: Ascendant
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!
14 April 2026, 5:23 pm
2 hours 8 minutes

Episode #730: April Trading Post!
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 week in Raiding, Timewalking, April Trading Post, Class Tuning, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #730: April Trading Post! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- - Weekly Event - Midnight Dungeon Event
  - PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
  - Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
  - Micro-Holiday: March of the Tadpoles April 5th
  - Darkmoon Faire - April 5th to 11th
  - Noblegarden - April 6th to 13th
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!
7 April 2026, 4:54 am
2 hours 25 minutes

Episode #729: Where's my Sanctuary?
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 week in Mythic Plus, Class Tuning, the MDI & AWC Announcement, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #729: Where's my Sanctuary? What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- - Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
  - Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
  - PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
  - Mythic+ Affixes: Voidbound
  - Micro-Holiday: March of the Tadpoles April 5th
  - Darkmoon Faire - April 5th to 11th
  - Upcoming: Noblegarden - April 6th to 13th
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
- Class Tuning Incoming - March 31
- Unveiling the AWC & MDI Road to BlizzCon in 2026!
- 12.0.5 PTR Development Notes
- Hotfixes
- and much more!
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!
31 March 2026, 3:36 am
2 hours 1 minute

Episode #728: Raiding in Midnight!
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 Raiding in Midnight Season One, Trail of Style, Class Tuning, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #728: Raiding in Midnight! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
- PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
- Mythic+ Affixes: Ascendant
- Micro-Holiday: Un'Goro Madness - March 17th to 19th
- Trial of Style - March 20th to 27th
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!
24 March 2026, 3:51 am
2 hours 41 minutes

Episode #727: Season One Begins!
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 start of Midnight Season One, Class Tuning, PTR is exciting, lots of Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #727: Season One Begins! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
- PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
- Mythic+ Affixes: Coming next week!
- Micro-Holiday: Un'Goro Madness - March 17th to 19th
- Trial of Style - March 20th to 27th
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!
16 March 2026, 5:43 pm
2 hours 8 minutes

Episode #726: Midnight Pre-Season to do list!
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 not to miss in Midnight, March trading post, lots of Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #726: Midnight Pre-Season to do list! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Not this week!
- PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
- Mythic+ Affixes: Coming in Season 1!
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Coming in Season 1!
- 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 March 2026, 3:48 am
1 hour 55 minutes

Episode #725: Early Access Impressions!
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 early access experience so far, recent updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #725: Early Access Impressions! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Not live yet
- PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
- Mythic+ Affixes: Not live yet
- Outland Cup - February 24th to March 10th
- Darkmoon Fair - March 1st to 7th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
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 March 2026, 5:38 pm
1 hour 21 minutes

Episode #724: Midnight Early Access!
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 Blog Blitz, Liadrin and Arator stories, Class tuning timeline, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #724: Midnight Early Access! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
- Weekly Quest - Choose One
- PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
- Twilight Ascension - Ends March 2nd
- Lunar Festival - February 16th to March 2nd
- Outland Cup - February 24th to March 10th
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
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 February 2026, 11:50 pm
1 hour 29 minutes

Episode #723: What to do before Midnight!
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 more class balancing, Love is in the Air, The Arcantina, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #723: What to do before Midnight! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Nothing in the Calendar
- Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
- PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar
- Winds of Mysterious Fortune - January 27th to February 22nd
- Twilight Ascension - Ends March 2nd
- Love is in the Air - February 9th to 23rd
- Lunar Festival - February 16th to March 2nd
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
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 February 2026, 8:58 pm
1 hour 6 minutes

Episode #722: PrePatch Part 2!
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 Twilight Ascension updates, February Trading Post, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #722: PrePatch Part 2! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
- Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
- Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
- PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
- Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
- Winds of Mysterious Fortune - January 27th to February 22nd
- Twilight Ascension - Ends March 2nd
- Love is in the Air - February 9th to 23rd
Don't miss it Weekly Checklist
- World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh
- Special Assignment World Quests
- Theater Troupe
- Awakening the Machine
- Spreading the Light
- Severed Threads Pacts
- Worldsoul Memories
- Nightfall Scenario
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 February 2026, 4:18 am
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