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The Starting Zone

The Starting Zone

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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! This show is produced by Spazbot Studios.Copyright 2009 by Spencer Downey & Jason Lucas Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Episode #719: Midnight Prepatch is here!

    Episode #719: Midnight Prepatch is here!
    Jan 19 2026

    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 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!
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Episode #718: Last Lockout Before Prepatch!

    Episode #718: Last Lockout Before Prepatch!
    Jan 14 2026

    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 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!
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode #717: 2025 in Review!

    Episode #717: 2025 in Review!
    Jan 6 2026

    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 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!
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 55 mins
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