The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

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
2 hours 19 minutes
Episode #733: Addressing the Mess!
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss first impressions of the 12.0.5 features, M+ Keystones, hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!
Episode #733: Addressing the Mess! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!
- - Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
  - PvP Brawl - Deep Six
  - Mythic+ Affixes: Devour
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
- Children's Week - April 27th to May 4th
- Micro-Holiday: Volunteer Guard Day April 28th
- 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!
28 April 2026, 5:17 am
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
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