The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

Episodes

• Episode #755: Talebound and Eclipse from Blizzcon!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: Eclipse update, Talebound alternate playmode and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #755: Talebound and Eclipse from Blizzcon! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • • World Quest Bonus Event • PvP Brawl - Deep Six • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour Brewfest - September 20th until October 6th • Harvest Festival - September 21st until September 28th • 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 September Trading Post Tales Take a Dark Turn in Midnight's Talebound World of Warcraft: Midnight What's Next Panel Recap Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• Episode #754: Warcraft Forever..Beta!Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Warcraft Forever's panels and announcements, trinket tuning and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #754: Warcraft Forever..Beta! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • • Arena Skirmish Bonus Event • PvP Brawl - Packed House • Mythic+ Affixes: Devour • Winds of Mysterious Fortune live until September 23rd • Brewfest - September 20th until October 6th • Harvest Festival - September 21st until September 28th • 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 September Trading Post Midnight Season 2 Trinket Tuning – September 22 World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• Episode #753: Returned from BlizzCon!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 BlizzCon trip, Announcements, Experiences and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #753: Returned from BlizzCon! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • • Cataclysm Timewalking • PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran • Mythic+ Affixes: Ascendant • Winds of Mysterious Fortune live until September 23rd • UPCOMING: Pirate's Day - September 19th • Brewfest - September 20th until October 6th • Harvest Festival - September 21st until September 28th • 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 September Trading Post World of Warcraft at BlizzCon 2026 News Round-Up World of Warcraft: Midnight What's Next Panel Recap World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• Episode #752: Pre-BlizzCon Episode!Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss BlizzCon Predictions, Raid tuning, Much Drama, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #752: Pre-BlizzCon Episode! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! • • Midnight Dungeon Event • PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu • Mythic+ Affixes: Pulsar • Northrend Cup - August 25th to September 8th • Darkmoon Faire - September 6th through 12th • UPCOMING: Pirate's Day - September 19th • 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 September Trading Post Missing Sparks of Tides - Updated September 2 Midnight 12.1.5 Overview: New Adventures Await Sporebearer Fungal Strider Mount Coming in 12.1.5 BlizzCon 2026 Is Nearly Here: Watch Live, Earn Rewards, and More Midnight: 12.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• 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 September Trading Post Fixing Misplaced Sparks of Tides - August 25 Raid Bonus Roll Update BlizzCon 2026 Update from Ion Hazzikostas and Paul Kubit Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• 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 August's Trading Post! Altar of Fangs Adjustments - August 21 Item Adjustment Incoming - August 25 Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• 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 TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• 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 August's Trading Post! Recurring Partner Facility Hardware Issue M+ Umbral Champion and Umbral Hero Scores – Updated August 4 Midnight Season 1 Ending and Season 2 Information Curse of Ula'tek Content Update Notes • Keep Track of Potions, Trinkets and More with New User Interface Updates Follow the Snakes • Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• 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 August's Trading Post! Curse of Ula'tek Goes Live August 11! Curse of Ula'tek: The Venomous Abyss Raid Goes Live August 18 The Shadows Deepen: Midnight Season 2 Begins August 18 Midnight: Curse of Ula'tek PTR Development Notes Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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• 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 July's Trading Post Ignites a True-Blue Celebration [Updated 7/22] Join the Final Surge for Decor Duels The Clock is Ticking on Midnight Season 1 Achievements and Rewards Restorations of Hardcore Characters Lost to DDoS on July 21 Prohibited Gameplay Incident and Response Midnight: Curse of Ula'tek PTR Development Notes Hotfixes • and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 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!

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