The Warband: A World of Warcraft Podcast

Episodes

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  ep114: Can You Still Trust Blizzard? 02.11.2026 1h 23m

  When Blizzard makes a promise and then quietly walks it back, how much should players believe the next one? Swag and Chicken dig into what's left of the trust between WoW players and Blizzard, then get into the Talebound Mythic loot mess, the Delve Hall of Fame passing 200K solo kills, and whether player housing has already failed. They wrap up with the week's news and your listener questions. Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www...
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  ep113: Is It Time To Jump Ship for WoW Forever? 26.10.2026 1h 10m

  WoW Forever launches Nov 4, so Swag and Chicken ask whether it's time to quit retail, then dig into the beta's chaotic final 24 hours, the group finder wars, the Venomstone grind, and paid addons. __ Today's Sponsor CarbanMade https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarbanMade __ Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Sw...
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  ep112: Is the Gear Treadmill Killing Retail WoW? 20.10.2026 1h 16m

  The never ending gear grind of retail World of Warcraft is starting to run it's course. Is it time that we stop adding more power every patch? __ Today's Sponsor CarbanMade https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarbanMade __ Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With ...
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  ep111: Is Blizzard Abandoning Retail for WoW Forever? 12.10.2026 1h 28m

  patch 12.1.5 is coming this week and Blizzard has been radio silent! Have they given up on Retail World of Warcraft already? Please checkout and review Legacy Collector, and app made by a friend of ours for all Magic The Gathering players! Find it on Apple app store and Google Play store. Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www...
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  ep110: Classic WoW Is Dying, and Retail NEEDS To Change 05.10.2026 1h 8m

  Is Classic coming to an end? Will Retail WoW ever change? Today's Sponsor CarbanMade https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarbanMade Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep109: Has Warcraft EVER Looked This GOOD? 28.09.2026 1h 15m

  We tried to wait for the official launch... but it's just been too good!! WoW Forever is incredible. Today's Sponsor CarbanMade https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarbanMade Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: Warband...
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  ep107: Is This The Future of Warcraft? 16.09.2026 1h 35m

  Blizzcon brought some legendary announcements that are shaking up World of Warcraft. Wow Forever, TaleBound, Transmogs, and so much more! Today's Sponsor CarbanMade https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarbanMade Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The W...
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  ep106: Is $500 For a Mount Going Too Far? 08.09.2026 1h 18m

  A new Brutosaur style mount is returning with quite a hefty price tags, even without buying to extras! Today's Sponsor CarbanMade https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarbanMade Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At:...
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  ep105: Rumors Blizzard Is Building a Brand-New WoW 31.08.2026 1h 30m

  An entirely NEW World of Warcraft is being developed? Could the rumors be true? Today's Sponsor CarbanMade https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarbanMade Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep104: Warcraft's Getting Real Good? 25.08.2026 1h 42m

  World of Warcraft dropped a new season and it's been fantastic! Amazing raiding, great dungeons, and a lot of lore! Trolls on Trolls on Trolls! Watch This Episode on YouTube With Video: youtube.com/watch?v=x-aDEU3flCg&feature=youtu.be Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwagl...
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  ep103: Is 12.1 Saving World of Warcraft? 17.08.2026 1h 23m

  Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep102: Is Midnight Season 1 Secretly One of the Best Seasons? 10.08.2026 1h 23m

  Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep101: How To Make a Healthy Guild ft: Spell 03.08.2026 1h 47m

  We bring back the guild master of Astra, to discuss what makes for an excellent guild in World of Warcraft. Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep100: Is It Cheating If Blizzard Kills The Boss For You? 27.07.2026 1h 27m

  What happens when a staff member at Blizzard uses their Game Master abilities to help players win? The highest key timed by cheating in world of warcraft! Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep99: Ion's Interview, and Warcraft Updates! 20.07.2026 1h 21m

  Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep98: Has Midnight Actually Been a Good Expansion? 13.07.2026 1h 14m

  Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep97: Should Players Walk To Dungeons? 06.07.2026 1h 10m

  Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep96: Gearing Changes for 12.1 and more 29.06.2026 1h 14m

  Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep 95: Major Updates For 12.1 23.06.2026 1h 18m

  Season 2, The Curse of Ula'tek has been announced and there is so much to discuss about World of Warcraft's next season. Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com
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  ep94: Removing Timers from M+ 16.06.2026 1h 20m

  Send us Fan Mail Join us on Discord at: https://discord.gg/2usJfbCMAe Warband Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/warband Swag's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_swaglock Swag's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSwaglock Swag's X: https://x.com/TSwaglock Want To Partner With The Warband Podcast? Reach Out To Us At: WarbandPod@gmail.com