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The Instance: World of Warcraft Podcast

Scott Johnson
World Of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
Dragonflight
World Of Warcraft Forever
Mythic Plus
World Of Warcraft: Forever
Blizzcon
The War Within
Chris Metzen
Azeroth
The Instance Podcast
Christmas
Player Housing
Core Podcast
Dalaran
Khadgar
Xalatath
$90 Mount
Arcane
Diablo

The Instance. The original World of Warcraft podcast, covering the world's most accomplished MMO since 2006.

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We have big thoughts on the first few days of WoW Forever. With just a couple of qualified beefs. Why Spoken might be the greatest mod ever. More thoughts about the progression plans Blizz has for Forever, and some talk about Blizzard and their tenda... more

Yep, the beta ended with a bit of a bang last night, and we have lots of stuff to talk about in regards to forever. Mystery items all over the world, entries to dungeons that are not there, PVP server ruleset changes, and lots more.

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Let's talk on this week's Instance about some new sub-classes, and why Forever might be the place for it. Plus, should Bobby play the beta before it ends? How to get upright in Forever and loads more on this week's ep.

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Step into another Instance episode, with guest Beau Schwartz from the CORE podcast. Talking WoW Forever and all the latest stuff. Bobby is out for the weekend but Scott and Beau got you!

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Recent Guests

Beau Schwartz
Co-host of the CORE podcast
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Episode: The Instance: The Cattle Are Running Free
Tanner Goodman
Leader of Core Guild
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Episode: The Instance: Guild Check with Tanner
Bobby Frankenberger
Host of the All Around Science Podcast and a big time WoW player
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Episode: Instance Update for 7-5-2025
Jason Schreier
Games journalist and author known for his in-depth industry coverage.
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Episode: The Jason Schreier Interview: Games, Blizzard, and The Industry
Sarah (Shojo)
A content creator who produces short-form videos related to World of Warcraft.
Episode: The Instance: A chat with Shojo - Making WoW Relatable
Holly Longdale
Executive Producer for World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
Episode: The Instance 671: 30 Years of Warcraft Watch-Along
Brad Shan
Warcraft RTS Team member
Episode: The Instance 671: 30 Years of Warcraft Watch-Along

Hosts

Scott Johnson
Podcaster, illustrator and founder of FrogPants Studios
Bobby Frankenberger
Science teacher and World of Warcraft player

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Once great, now no longer

    This used to me my favorite wow podcast. The latest episode has me wondering why they are even doing a wow podcast anymore. Scott audibly doesn’t have the passion for wow that he used to. Maybe it’s time to let this show go to pave the way for other wow podcasts that are hosted by people that still enjoy playing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruadhagen
    United States3 months ago
  • MY!! That De-escalated Quickly

    I was surprised to see this one come back. In retrospect, Bobby was as solid as any of Scott’s other co-hosts. Just sad that we didn’t get a formal, line-in-the-sand ‘goodbye’ like last time.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kodexx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Glad this is back

    Haven’t played WoW in a few years, this podcasts was my ability to “love it from afar”. Welcome back and glad to listen once again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jklein82
    United States2 years ago
  • He has returned!

    Love the show, keep it up you! Long time listener!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigcow64
    United States2 years ago
  • OG WoW podcast is BACK!!

    Scott and Bobby are back with awesome world of Warcraft insight. Once monthly shows and discussion is nice and casual for my nice and casual IRL. They come with the same perspective that I have for playing wow. They’ve got nice banter and back and forth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stevemachine17
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the hosts' chemistry, though some miss clearer communication around the show's pauses and returns.
Longtime listeners are pleased by the return and value the hosts' familiar banter and World of Warcraft perspective.
Some listeners question whether Scott still has the same passion and current-game knowledge as before.
The relaxed, casual discussion works for listeners who want to follow the game without playing regularly.

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The Instance: The Cattle Are Running Free
Q: Do you think it's because Forever's mostly going to be old hat people who've played the game tons and they're all coming back?
Beau says familiarity may explain some of the player base, but he has also encountered people who are unfamiliar with basic quests. He sees Classic as an enjoyable experience despite those surprises.
The Instance: The Cattle Are Running Free
Q: So in your time in the beta, and I know you've played way more than me, have you done any of that campfire stuff, or you sit around and talk to somebody else and get a buff?
Beau says he has used the campfire feature and likes how it encourages players to gather and chat. He describes it as an improvement over the sleeping bag, but notes that using a controller makes it hard to communicate without a keyboard.
Instance Update for 7-5-2025
Q: What do you think of the new features in the patch?
Bobby believes that Patch 11.2 introduces engaging content, particularly with the exploration of Koresh and the challenges presented by the Shadow Guard.
The Instance 673: Call of The Siren
Q: What highlights do you have in World of Warcraft over the last year?
The return of Chris Metzen and the announcement of housing are highlights for me.
The Instance 673: Call of The Siren
Q: How has you been doing in World of Warcraft?
I've been good in World of Warcraft and out of it. Been very busy, though.

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What is The Instance: World of Warcraft Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-running conversations about World of Warcraft, from current patches, class and progression systems to the design choices shaping Classic and retail play. Regular hosts Scott Johnson and Bobby Frankenberger bring the perspective of veteran players, mixing practical reactions to game updates with speculation, nostalgia, humor and personal stories. Audience questions and community discussion add a participatory feel, while occasional guests, including guild leaders and players with firsthand experience, bring perspectives on guild management and game design. Coverage sometimes extends to Blizzard's other games and the wider MMO landscape, especially when announcements or industry decisions affect Warcraft's future. The relaxed, opinion-fo... more

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