The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!
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Show overview
The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast! has been publishing since 2009, and across the 17 years since has built a catalogue of 739 episodes. That works out to over 1000 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 12m and 1h 40m — 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-US-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2018, with 69 episodes published. Published by The Starting Zone.
From the publisher
Hosted by Spencer Downey & Jason Lucas, The Starting Zone is a Podcast about the people who play World of Warcraft. Whether you are a brand new player, a casual World of Warcraft player or a hardcore committed WOWHEAD, this is the show for you! Jason and Spencer have relevant yet entertaining conversations about the game while providing valuable information for all Players!
Latest Episodes
View all 739 episodesEpisode #735: The Tanking Tune-up!
Episode #734: The May trading post is here!
Episode #733: Addressing the Mess!
Episode #732: 12.0.5 has arrived!
Episode #731: How did we get here?
Episode #730: April Trading Post!
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!
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 Making Promotional Mounts Widely Available Play Midnight for a Classic Anniversary Edition Flying Mount Prey Updates Are Now Live Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Void Grrgle Housing Decor Item March 26! 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!
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 Midnight Raid Overview and Schedule Midnight Update: Steady Flight Unleashed Class Tuning Incoming – March 17 Midnight Season 1 Begins March 17! Gear Up With New PvE and PvP Class Sets in Midnight Take a Look Ahead at the 12.0.5 Content Update 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!
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 Midnight Raid Overview and Schedule Springblossom Tree Price Adjustment and Refund Live, Laugh, and Love Your Way to the March Trading Post Midnight Content Update 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!
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 Midnight Raid Overview and Schedule Welcome Home: A Returning Player's Guide New Players Starter Guide: Welcome to World of Warcraft A Look Ahead at Housing in Midnight Live, Laugh, and Love Your Way to the March Trading Post Warcraft Short Story: "The Quiet at the End of Us" Watch the Arator Cinematic: Immolation Midnight Content Update 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!
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 Midnight Goes Live March 2 Worldwide: Early Access Goes Live February 26 Class Tuning, Updates, and What to Expect in Midnight Midnight Blog Roundup Welcome to Silvermoon City! Explore the Zones of Midnight: Eversong Woods Explore the Zones of Midnight: Zul'Aman Explore the Zones of Midnight: Harandar Explore the Zones of Midnight: Voidstorm Join Arator for a New Journey in Midnight Power Up with New Apex Talents in Midnight Befriend and Unlock the Haranir, a New Allied Race in Midnight! Unleash Your Skills in Midnight's New Delves Hunt or Be Hunted with the Prey System in Midnight Warcraft Short Story: "Legacy of the Amani" Watch the Liadrin Animation: All That is Sacred Watch the Arator Animation: Son of Two Worlds Discover Dream Homes with Zillow for Warcraft Share Your Azeroth Home with the New Pin-o-Matic Camera Midnight Beta Test 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!
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 Class Tuning Incoming – February 17 Second Midnight Pre-Expansion Update Notes What to Tackle in The War Within Before the Launch of Midnight Pull Up a Chair in the Arcantina Dress for Every Situation with the Updated Transmog System Watch the Xal'atath Animation: Supremacy Midnight Beta Test 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!
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 The Second Midnight Pre-Expansion Update Goes Live February 10 Gold is Good During February's Trading Post: Shop the Anniversary Outlet Midnight Beta Test 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!
Episode #721: The State of Azeroth!
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, State of Azeroth Announcement, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #721: The State of Azeroth! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event Weekly Event - Shadowlands Timewalking Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound Legion Remix - Ends Monday January 19th at 1pm Eastern Winds of Mysterious Fortune - January 27th to February 22nd Twilight Ascension - Ends March 2nd Darkmoon Faire - February 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 Twilight Ascension Update Upcoming Fix for Faction Change Transmog Issue State of Azeroth Midnight Beta Test 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!
Episode #720: Prepatch Week One in Review!
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss how the first weeks going, Winds of Mysterious Fortune, Twilight Ascension coming, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #720: Prepatch Week One in Review! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Legion Remix - Ends Monday January 19th at 1pm Eastern Winds of Mysterious Fortune - January 27th to February 24th Twilight Ascension Update - January 27th Darkmoon Faire - February 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 Free Transmog Change Coming for All Characters Follow Up Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Green Grrgle Housing Decor Item January 20! Warcraft Short Story: "The Void Between" Midnight Beta Test 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!
Episode #719: Midnight Prepatch 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 a goodbye to WeakAuras, what's coming in Prepatch, Class Changes, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #719: Midnight Prepatch is here! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event Weekly Event - Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: ? Legion Remix - Ends Monday January 19th at 1pm Eastern Micro-Holiday: Call of the Scarab - January 21st 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 Legion Remix: Spend Your Bronze Before Time Runs Out! M+ Unbound Hero Title – Updated January 16 Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update Notes New Mythic+ Affix: Lindormi's Guidance Mythic Raid Testing: January 23 Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Green Grrgle Housing Decor Item January 20! Midnight Beta Test 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!
Episode #718: Last Lockout Before Prepatch!
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Legion Remix Soon, Endeavors adjusted, Burning Crusade Anniversary maintenance, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #718: Last Lockout Before Prepatch! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant Legion Remix - Ends Monday January 19th at 1pm Eastern 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 Legion Remix: Spend Your Bronze Before Time Runs Out! Beta Adjustment to Endeavors Burning Crusade Anniversary Pre-Patch Downtime Midnight Beta Test 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!
Episode #717: 2025 in Review!
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 past year in Warcraft, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #717: 2025 in Review! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Burning Crusade Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant Darkmoon Faire - January 4th to 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 2025 Roadmap Review Midnight Beta Test 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!
Episode #716: The Last Reset of 2025!
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 January Trading post, What's going away with prepatch, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #716: The Last Reset of 2025! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Feast of Winterveil - December 15th to January 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 The Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update Goes Live January 20! What to do Before the Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update January Trading Post Midnight Beta Test 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!