The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

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!

• Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
• Weekly Quest - Choose One
• PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
• Trial of Style - March 20th to 27th

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

Important Posts

• Class Tuning Incoming - March 25
• 11.1.5 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!

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!

• Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
• Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
• PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
• Micro-Holiday: Un'Goro Madness - March 17th to 19th
• Trial of Style - March 20th to 27th

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

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
• 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!

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!

• Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
• Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
• PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

Important Posts

• Worldsoul Memory Rewards
• Go Inside the 11.1.5 Content Update
• 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!

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!

• Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
• Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event
• Weekly Quest - Choose One
• PvP Brawl - Cooking Impossible
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
• Darkmoon Faire - March 2nd to March 8th
• Kalimdor Cup - February 25th to March 10th

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

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
• 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!

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 Update and last-minute class tuning, Kalimdor Cup, everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #672: 11.1 Dig in to Undermine! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
• Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
• PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
• Darkmoon Faire - March 2nd to March 8th
• Kalimdor Cup - February 25th to March 10th

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - Aggregation of Horrors, in the Ringing Deeps
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

Important Posts

• M+ Tempered Hero Title – Updated February 21
• Undermine(d) Professions Changes
• Additional Class Updates for Undermine(d)
• The War Within Season 2 Begins March 4
• Warcraft Short Story: "The Tipping Point"
• Twitch Drop: Get Tock the Clocker Spaniel Pet February 25
• No 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!

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 from Season 1, class tuning, PTR Updates and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #671: Ready for Season 2? What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking
• Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
• PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
• Plunderstorm - Ends February 25th
• Love is in the Air - February 3rd to 17th

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - Kordac, the Dormant Protector, in Isle of Dorn
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

Important Posts

• Plunderstorm Gear Reward
• The Undermine(d) Content Update Goes Live February 25
• Last Chance for The War Within Season 1 Achievements and Rewards
• The War Within Season 2 Begins March 4
• The War Within: Undermine(d) 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!

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 Love is in the Air, Housing, Updated Raid Renown, Cartel Choices, PTR Release Candidate and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #670: Won't you be my neighbour? What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish
• Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
• Weekly Quest - Choose One
• PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant
• Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
• Lunar Festival - live until February 11th
• Love is in the Air - February 3rd to 17th

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - Shurrai, Atrocity of the Undersea in Hallowfall
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

Important Posts

• Carve Out a Rewarding Career in Undermine Cartels
• Delves in Season 2
• 11.1 Raid Renown
• Building in Azeroth: A First Look at Housing
• The War Within: Undermine(d) Development Notes
• No 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!

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 February Trading Post, Season 2 Updates, Lunar Festival, Love is in the air, PTR Updates and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #669: Season 2 Mythic Plus Rework! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event
• Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann
• PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
• Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
• Lunar Festival - live until January 28th
• Darkmoon Faire - Live through February 8th
• Love is in the Air - February 3rd to 17th

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - Shurrai, Atrocity of the Undersea in Hallowfall
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

Important Posts

• A new Plunderstorm reward is now available
• Celebrate Two Years of the Trading Post Under the Lunar Light of February
• The War Within Season 2 Mythic+ Updates Ahead
• Undermine(d): No License Needed to D.R.I.V.E.
• Prot Warrior 11.1 PTR Feedback
• The War Within: Undermine(d) Development Notes
• No 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!

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 Cartel System in Undermine, Season 2 Delve reworks, PTR Updates, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #668: Delving into Season 2! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Classic Timewalking
• Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments
• PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour
• Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
• Lunar Festival - January 28th
• Micro-Holiday: Call of the Scarab - Alliance Wins!

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - Aggregation of Horrors in the Ringing Deeps
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

Important Posts

• Take a Timewalk Through Turbulent Timeways
• Plunderstorm Trios are now Live!
• Enter the Hub of Goblin Ingenuity in Undermine(d) Zone Overview!
• Feedback: Delves in Season 2
• The War Within: Undermine(d) Development Notes
• Prot Warrior 11.1 PTR Feedback
• 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!

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 Raid Testing, Raiding Renown System, Plunderstorm, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

Episode #667: Renown Raiding! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Legion Timewalking
• Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event
• Weekly Quest - Choose One Week
• PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard
• Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound
• Plunderstorm - Begins January 14th
• Lunar Festival - January 28th
• Micro-Holiday: Call of the Scarab

Don't miss it Weekly Checklist

• World Boss - Kordac, the Dormant Protector in Isle of Dorn
• Special Assignment World Quests
• Theater Troupe
• Awakening the Machine
• Spreading the Light
• Severed Threads Pacts
• Worldsoul Memories

Important Posts

• Take a Timewalk Through Turbulent Timeways
• Plunderstorm Makes Landfall Once More
• 11.1 Raid Renown Feature Preview and Context
• Raid and Dungeon Testing Schedule
• Celebrate 30 Years of Warcraft with Us!
• The War Within: Undermine(d) 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!