The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

Episode #742: The 12.1 Hype Train! 01.07.2026 1h 43min

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 Take a Midsummer Stroll Over to the June Trading Post Showdown Reward Changes – June 26 and June 30 Class Tuning Incoming – June 30 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!

Episode #741: 12.1 WoWCast Coverage! 24.06.2026 2h 1min

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 Take a Midsummer Stroll Over to the June Trading Post Repeating Sporefall, Exploit? Watch the Latest WoWCast and Learn About The Curse of Ula'tek 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!

Episode #740: 12.0.7 Revelations has arrived! 17.06.2026 1h 50min

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 you should look forward to in this weeks Revelations update, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #740: 12.0.7 Revelations has arrived! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu 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 Take a Midsummer Stroll Over to the June Trading Post Revelations Content Update Notes Twitch Drop: Get the Cuddly Cotton Candy Grrgle Housing Decor Item June 16! 12.0.7 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!

Episode #739: Revelations June 16! 10.06.2026 1h 50min

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 Take a Midsummer Stroll Over to the June Trading Post The Midnight: Revelations Content Update Goes Live June 16! Travel to Val and Naigtal to Quell Leaders of the Void Soar Through Turbulent Timeways June 30 to August 11 12.0.7 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!

Episode #738: The Omnium Folio, what is it? 02.06.2026 1h 15min

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 Take a Midsummer Stroll Over to the June Trading Post Add the Omnium Folio to Your Library of Tools Against the Void 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!

Episode #737: Post HoF Nerfs have arrived! 26.05.2026 1h 23min

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 Get Decked Out with Gilnean Flair at May's Trading Post Class Tuning Incoming – 27 May Prepare to Face Rotmire in the Sporefall Raid Midnight: Revelations 12.0.7 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!

Episode #736: Ascending your trinkets and weapon! 19.05.2026 1h 30min

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 Ascendant Voidshard Adjustments Incoming - May 13 Get Decked Out with Gilnean Flair at May's Trading Post Midnight: Revelations 12.0.7 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!

Episode #735: The Tanking Tune-up! 12.05.2026 1h 58min

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 Tank Adjustments Incoming – May 12 Get Decked Out with Gilnean Flair at May's Trading Post Midnight: Revelations 12.0.7 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!

Episode #734: The May trading post is here! 05.05.2026 1h 58min

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 Take a First Look at the Midnight: Revelations Content Update Get Decked Out with Gilnean Flair at May's Trading Post Midnight: Revelations 12.0.7 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!

Episode #733: Addressing the Mess! 28.04.2026 2h 19min

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 Unholy Death Knight Festering Scythe Update Midnight Keystone Myth Achievement is Now Available Bonus Roll Bug Fix Bonus Rolls – What Happened and Next Steps A Message Regarding the 12.0.5 Launch 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 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!

Episode #732: 12.0.5 has arrived! 21.04.2026 2h 12min

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 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!

Episode #731: How did we get here? 14.04.2026 1h 51min

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 April's Trading Post Positively Sprouts with Garden Delights Belo'ren adjustments are now live Explore the Lands, Legends, and Legacy of The Burning Crusade to Midnight 12.0.5 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!

Episode #730: April Trading Post! 07.04.2026 2h 8min

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 Class Tuning Incoming – April 7 April's Trading Post Positively Sprouts with Garden Delights 12.0.5 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!

Episode #729: Where's my Sanctuary? 31.03.2026 2h 25min

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 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!

Episode #728: Raiding in Midnight! 24.03.2026 2h 1min

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 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!

Episode #727: Season One Begins! 16.03.2026 2h 41min

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 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!

Episode #726: Midnight Pre-Season to do list! 10.03.2026 2h 8min

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 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!

Episode #725: Early Access Impressions! 02.03.2026 1h 55min

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 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!

Episode #724: Midnight Early Access! 24.02.2026 1h 21min

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 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!

Episode #723: What to do before Midnight! 17.02.2026 1h 29min

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 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!