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The Instance: World of Warcraft Podcast

The Instance: World of Warcraft Podcast

The Instance: World of Warcraft Podcast

Scott Johnson

277 episodesEN

Show overview

The Instance: World of Warcraft Podcast has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 277 episodes. That works out to roughly 340 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 4m and 1h 26m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2019, with 52 episodes published. Published by Scott Johnson.

Episodes
277
Running
2016–2026 · 10y
Median length
1h 13m
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

The Instance. The original World of Warcraft podcast, covering the world's most accomplished MMO since 2006. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes

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The Instance: Pray for Prey

Season one is in full swing, and we have lots of thoughts about what’s on the menu in Midnight. The Prey system is rad and you should all be doing it. (Opinions may vary.) Would the real Lee Pace please stand up? Working on the lock when you should be working on your iLVL. Did the MSQ glitch? Raiding has begun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202658 min

The Instance: One Past Midnight

Scott and Bobby talk all things Midnight so far, the prey system, Silvermoon, housing and loads more. Get in. The video game water is fine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 20261h 9m

Instance Update for 7-5-2025

Major features of the new patch! M+ Keystone Deserter Debuff - Blizzard using public shaming to stop people from. Bank overhaul - No more bag slots in character banks. They work like warband banks now. Midnight Preorders - Is it worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 202540 min

Update!

We finished the season, so now what?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 20251 min

The Instance 674: Deeper Down

You guys ready for the Undermine(d) patch? Are you ready to dig even deeper into the center of crunchy Azeroth? Good, so are we. Let's talk about that, plus the housing update we got, Season 2 stuff, and a load of other stuff, on this episode of The Instance!Video version will appear here: http://youtube.com/scottjohnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20251h 29m

Housing Update: With Bobby

A quick episode with Bobby about the news that dropped today with details around housing coming to WoW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202526 min

The Jason Schreier Interview: Games, Blizzard, and The Industry

If you pay attention to the games industry, then you know our guest’s work quite well. Jason was very nice to sit down with Scott for a one-on-one discussion ranging from his career in games journalism, to what made Blizzard what they were and what they would become. And lots more. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 202543 min

The Instance 673: Call of The Siren

We had a very busy month, but we got a show for you right before Christmas! We talk about some of our 2024 wow highlights, our takes on the Siren Isles and new ring content, the WoW infographic, and when that brutosaur is leaving the store. Plus, big changes to Mythic+ rewards, and a CRAP ton of your emails and texts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 20241h 51m

The Instance 672: Long Live The Queen

Why is the Queen so hard to kill for tanks on Heroic? We'll get into it and hopefully help you with your team's attempts. Plus Arcane is great but just keeps reminding us that Blizzard should be doing this stuff. More thoughts on what we heard in the 30 year anniversary event. Everything we know about 11.0.7 and The Siren Isle. And thanks, Flame Blessed Iron, we def needed more currencies in the game. :) Whats new with Plunderstorm. 11.1 and Undermine(d), and what we expect from getting to know the Gobs a bit better. New delves, new Mythic+ rotation, and The Liberation of Undermine on the horizon! Your feedback on housing with emails texts and more! Also follow the show on BlueSky at TheInstance! (Scott and Bobby are there too!)Video version: https://youtu.be/W5LJibqzz1I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 20241h 38m

The Instance: A chat with Shojo - Making WoW Relatable

Scott got a chance to sit down for a chat with Sarah, aka Shojo, and discuss what it takes in 2024 to make funny and engaging short form content around World of Warcraft. She’s really amazing and we had a great time. Also, look up her stuff at linktree.com/shojo_aie ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202432 min

The Instance 671: 30 Years of Warcraft Watch-Along

Join Scott and Bobby for some commentary on this, the 30 years of Warcraft co-stream! Video version at frogpants.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 202452 min

The Instance 670: Dino-Sour?

Is 90 bucks too much for an in-game auction-house mount too much to spend? Was 5 million gold too much to spend? We wade into that lake for some discussion on the matter. Plus, all the Aniversary Event reactions you can stand, our raiding life, the Play Nice book takes, Paly changes are less crazy than we thought, what to expect from the 30 year Warcraft direct coming up, a hardcore look at Bobby's Mythic+ journey, your emails and texts and more!Video version: https://youtu.be/Hg2LYc4wWs0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 20241h 58m

The Instance 669: Bug Hunters

One month in, and we are here to go deep! How is season 1? How's the story? How's the game doing on the whole? Let's do this! More on early access, Earthen missed opportunities, raiding as a tank for the first time, Delves after a month, zones a month in, the 20th year anniversary event, Race to World First check-in, Mythic+ talk, your calls and emails and more! Even a Mod of The Month Visit from Patrick! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 20242h 10m

The War Within: Spend Those Valorstones!

Another supplemental episode of The Instance, with Bobby telling you why you should spend those Valorstones now and not later! GET IN THERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 202416 min

The Instance: The War Within - First Impressions and Level 80!

Just a quick little extra for you from your hosts. Early expansion impressions and thoughts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 202425 min

The Instance: Welcome back, Champion

The show is back! Why? We get into it. Plus, how the one-on-one with Metzen happened, why follower dungeons changed our attitudes completely about dungeons in general, thoughts on Remix and how they could do more of those and more. In news, we breakdown ALL the things you can expect from the War Within on launch and well into the first season of content. We breakdown all the pre-patch changes. Let's meat the Earthen! Hero Talents are a big thing too. Why we hate paying for early access or this or any other game out there. Delves and their potential. Especially how they work. Mythic and Raid talk as well, plus your calls and emails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 20242h 15m

The Instance 2.0 - Coming Soon

Top secret. Stay tuned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 20241 min

The Instance: Metzen is back!

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Dec 15, 20228 min

SPECIAL: A conversation with Chris Metzen

SPECIAL: A conversation with Chris Metzen: I really think you’ll all enjoy this interview. A lot has happened since we last had this opportunity, and we talk about it all. And yes, even the Blizzard stuff you have questions about. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 20221h 18m

Feed Drop - Garrett's New Podcast | The Grinding Gear Podcast

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Jul 29, 20221h 49m
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