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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!

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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!

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Episode #692: Season 3 August 5th!

7/15/2025
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 Winds of Mysterious Fortune, Season 3 Soon, "The Doom of K’aresh" Warcraft Audio Novella, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #692: Season 3 August 5th! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Greedy Emissary & Collector’s Bounty July 1st to 29th Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts The War Within: Ghosts of K’aresh Goes Live August 5! Prepare for The War Within Season 3 Arrival on August 5 Dungeon Testing - July 8th - July 16th Warcraft Audio Novella: "The Doom of K’aresh" WoW Housing: It’s Only Neighborly Ghosts of K’aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:34:54

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Episode #691: Greedy Emissaries!

7/7/2025
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 Diablo Crossover, Winds of Mysterious Fortune, Season 3 updates, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #691: Greedy Emissaries! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Greedy Emissary & Collector’s Bounty July 1st to 29th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Season 3 Dungeon Testing: July 2nd - July 8th Ghosts of K’aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:28:05

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Episode #690: Are our Spells too Dense?

7/1/2025
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 upcoming Spell Density Features, Diablo Crossover, July Trading Post, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #690: Are our Spells too Dense? What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Midsummer Fire Festival - Live until July 5th Greedy Emissary & Collector’s Bounty July 1st to 29th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts FEEDBACK: Spell Visual Density Updates Take a Trip Down Forsaken Memories Lane During the July Trading Post Join World of Warcraft at gamescom 2025! Ghosts of K’aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:26:36

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Episode #689: 11.2 Preview!

6/25/2025
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 11.2 Developers Notes, Turbulent Timeways, Overcharged Delves, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #689: 11.2 Preview! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Midsummer Fire Festival - Live until July 5th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Upcoming D.I.S.C. Belt Tuning – June 24 WoWCast: Immerse Yourself in the Ghosts of K’aresh Content Update Ghosts of K’aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:02:00:09

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Episode #688: Legacy of Arathor!

6/17/2025
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 11.1.7 Upcoming Content Update, Turbulent Timeways, Overcharged Delves, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #688: Legacy of Arathor! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Legacy of Arathor: Get an Assist With New UI Options Legacy of Arathor Update Notes Warcraft Short Story: "Faith & Flame" Legacy of Arathor 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:02:05

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Episode #687: 11.1.7 Next Week!

6/11/2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Dastardly Duos, Catch-up mechanics, Lorewalking, Overcharged Delves, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #687: 11.1.7 Next Week! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Puzzling Cartel Chip Catch-up Coming June 10 The Legacy of Arathor Goes Live June 17! It’s Electric: Power Up with Overcharged Delves! Go Lorewalking With the Help of Lorewalker Cho Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:30:13

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Episode #686: Dastardly Duos!

6/3/2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss HV Orgrimmar, June Trading Post, Dastardly Duos, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #686: Dastardly Duos! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Dastardly Duos Start Time There’s an Unmistakable Fire at the June Trading Post World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic Arrives July 21 Update from the WoW Classic Team Legacy of Arathor 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:22:40

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Episode #685: Visions Week One in Review!

5/26/2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Horrific Visions Week 1, Timewalking Tuning, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #685: Visions Week One in Review! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Pre-order World of Warcraft: Blood Ties by Christie Golden Revisit Horrific Visions for New Challenges and Rewards Incoming Class Tuning Legacy of Arathor 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:57:20

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Episode #684: Visions Return!

5/20/2025
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 Pax Announcements, Horrific Visions, Turbo Boost, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #684: Visions Return! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts PAX East Panel Recap Rev up Your Adventures with Turbo Boost May 13 Legacy of Arathor 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:41:42

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Episode #683: TURBO BOOST!

5/12/2025
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 Machinegun Druid, Turbo Boost this week, Legacy of Arathor Content Update Blog, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #683: TURBO BOOST! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Rev up Your Adventures with Turbo Boost May 13 The War Within: Get a Look at the Legacy of Arathor Legacy of Arathor 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:57:32

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Episode #682: Ion on Encounter and Addon Design!

5/6/2025
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 M+ Cartel Chip, Ion's Addon's Discussion, May Trading Post, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #682: Ion on Encounter and Addon Design! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Gallagio Loyalty Rewards Club Fixes are Now Live - April 29 Class Tuning Incoming - May 6 M+ Dungeon Trinkets Added to Turbo Boost Event The War Within: Get a Look at the Legacy of Arathor Legacy of Arathor 11.1.7 PTR Development Notes Feedback: Single-Button Assistant and Assisted Highlight Mode Watch the WoWCast : Special Add-On Edition Welcome to Critter Country During May’s Trading Post Hotfixes 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!

Duration:02:38:39

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Episode #681: Puzzled by Player Rewards!

4/30/2025
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 Puzzling Cartel Chip, WoW Housing Decor, Dungeon and Class Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #681: Puzzled by Player Rewards! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Personal Resource Display Kick The War Within Season 2 Into Turbo Boost May 13! Puzzling Cartel Chip Update Azeroth Living: A Look at Housing Rewards 11.1.5 Update Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:02:17:57

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Episode #680: 11.1.5 has arrived!

4/21/2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss 11.1.5 features, the Puzzling Cartel Chip, Dungeon and Class Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #680: 11.1.5 has arrived! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Dungeon Updates - April 18 Puzzling Cartel Chips Update Twitch Drop: Get the Beetriz Pet April 22 11.1.5 Update Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:41:47

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Episode #679: 11.1.5 Part 1, coming April 22nd!

4/15/2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Class Balance changes, Horrific Visions, 11.1.5 features, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #679: 11.1.5 Part 1, coming April 22nd! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Class Tuning Incoming – April 15 Patch 11.1.5 Arrives on April 22 Sign Up for the Mists of Pandaria Classic Beta Today! 11.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:02:24:24

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Episode #678: The Traveling Dilemma!

4/7/2025
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss what's going on this week in Azeroth on this short episode! Episode #678: The Traveling Dilemma! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Deep Six 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!

Duration:00:25:34

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Episode #677: Your TWW Favourite Dungeon?

3/30/2025
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 vote for Season 3 dungeons, DDOS Attacks, Horrific Visions, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #677: Your TWW Favourite Dungeon? What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts April’s Trading Post is Faire and Bright Vote for your Favorite War Within Mythic+ Dungeon An Update on Our Response to the DDoS Attacks 11.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:02:16:31

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Episode #676: After Race Tune-up!

3/24/2025
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 Class Balance Changes, Trial of Style, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #676: After Race Tune-up! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Class Tuning Incoming - March 25 11.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:45:02

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Episode #675: Extra Sparks and Decorating Delights!

3/17/2025
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 Tank Bran, WoW Housing Decorating, Blizzon 2026, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #675: Extra Sparks and Decorating Delights! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Many Brann Bronzebeard Adjustments are Now Live - March 14 Get Your Sparks of Fortunes — March 14 Azeroth Beautiful: A Look at Housing Interior Design BlizzCon Returns In 2026 11.1.5 PTR Development Notes Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:50:12

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Episode #674: Out of limbo!

3/11/2025
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 Season 2 launch week, Mythic+ Nerfs, World Soul Memories explained, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #674: Out of limbo! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Worldsoul Memory Rewards Go Inside the 11.1.5 Content Update Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:25:39

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Episode #673: 11.1 Season 2 has begun!

3/4/2025
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 11.1 Pre-Season and last-minute class tuning, March Trading Post, everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #673: 11.1 Season 2 has begun! What’s New this Week in World of Warcraft! Don't miss it Weekly Checklist Important Posts Class Tuning Incoming - March 4 Add Some Sparkle and Flair When you Shop the March Trading Post Twitch Drop: Get Tock the Clocker Spaniel Pet February 25 Hotfixes 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!

Duration:01:41:32