The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

1 hour 34 minutes

Episode #751: September 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 recent class and raid balancing, the September Trading post, bonus roll changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #751: September Trading Post! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

- Delves Bonus Event
- PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
- Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
- Northrend Cup - August 25th to September 8th
- Darkmoon Faire - September 6th through 12th

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
Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
Purging the Vaults
Vaults of Atal'Utek
Turn Back the Surge
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 September 2026, 4:01 pm

1 hour 47 minutes

Episode #750: Season 2 Raiding 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 first week Season 2!

Episode #750: Season 2 Raiding Begins! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

- Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking
- Pet Battle Bonus Event
- PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
- Mythic+ Affixes: Voidbound
- Northrend Cup - August 25th to September 8th

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
Trailing Xal'atath from Vereesa in SIlvermoon
Purging the Vaults
Vaults of Atal'Utek
Turn Back the Surge
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 August 2026, 3:58 am

1 hour 27 minutes

Episode #749: The Curse of Ula'tek Week One!

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 the new patch!

Episode #749: The Curse of Ula'tek Week One! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

- Battleground Bonus Event
- PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
- Mythic+ Affixes: ?

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

August's Trading Post!
M+ Umbral Champion and Umbral Hero Scores (NA) – Final Update August 11
Season 2 Class Tuning Plans
Curse of Ula'tek Housing Updates: New Blueprints, Pets, and More Arrive for Your Home
Undertake Four New Endeavors in Your Neighborhood!
Check out the Housing Blueprints Forum Right Here
Fix your turn speed: /run SetCVar("turnspeed", 180)
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!

18 August 2026, 5:43 pm

1 hour 33 minutes

Episode #748: 12.1 The Curse of Ula'tek is Live!

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 to expect in pre-season week, Mythic 0's, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #748: 12.1 The Curse of Ula'tek is Live! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

- World Quest Bonus Event
- PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
- Mythic+ Affixes: Ascendant
- Micro-Holiday - Free T-Shirt Day - August 16th

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!

11 August 2026, 6:23 pm

1 hour 35 minutes

Episode #747: Curse of Ula'tek Goes Live August 11!

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 Season Start, Pre-Season Week, the August Trading post, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #747: Curse of Ula'tek Goes Live August 11! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

- TURBULENT TIMEWAYS WEEK 6 - Dragonflight Timewalking
- PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
- Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar
- Trial of Style - August 1st to 8th
- Darkmoon Faire - August 2nd to 8th

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!

5 August 2026, 1:21 pm

1 hour 28 minutes

Episode #746: The Season One Checklist!

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 Season One Achievements going away, the Gameplay Incident, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #746: The Season One Checklist! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

- Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
- TURBULENT TIMEWAYS WEEK 4 - Burning Crusade Timewalking
- PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
- Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
- Trial of Style - August 1st to 8th
- Darkmoon Faire - August 2nd to 8th

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!

27 July 2026, 4:24 pm

1 hour 49 minutes

Episode #745: Dungeon Theory!

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 Mythic+ Dungeons Dev Blog, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #745: Dungeon Theory! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

- Weekly Event - Midnight Dungeon Event
- TURBULENT TIMEWAYS WEEK 4 - Classic Timewalking
- PvP Brawl - Deep Six
- Mythic+ Affixes: Voidbound
- Micro-Holiday: Auction House Dance Party - July 22nd

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!

20 July 2026, 10:28 pm

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