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The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

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World Of Warcraft
Mythic Plus
Dragonflight
Mythic Plus Dungeons
War Within
Darkmoon Faire
Raids
Siren Isle
Season Of Discovery
Raiding
Delves
Mythic Raiding
Midnight Expansion
Azerothian Archives
Turbo Boost
Hallow's End
Warcraft Direct
Season 2
Blizzard
Dungeons

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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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 12.1 new Catalyst, new bonus rolls, new vault loot, current Hotfixes and everything going on a... more

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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 new fire festival events and rewards, Class tuning, Fireworks, Hotfixes and everything going o... more

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Revelations first impressions, WoWCast from June 18th, some PTR, Hotfixes and everything going on ... more

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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 you should look forward to in this weeks Revelations update, Hotfixes and everything going on... more

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Hosts

Spencer Downey
Host of The Starting Zone; one of the two leads driving discussions on WoW patches, raids, and endgame systems.
Jason Lucas
Co-host providing raid progression insights, Mythic+ perspectives, and practical WoW tips.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Great Show

    Thank you to Spencer and Jason for your weekly efforts in getting our WoW community the information we need when we’re away from our computers. I’m a weekly listener and you both do a great job of making your listeners feel like part of your community. I look forward to the release of every show and I hope the podcast has a long life ahead of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aye Rip
    United States5 months ago
  • Great passengers to have in my mail van

    I bought an iPhone just to leave a 5 star review on here. I’ve had the phone over a year now and kind of forgot to do it but I’m here now. I love keeping up with the show even when the game is slowing down. I can’t wait to get back to it and I know I’ll have all the info I need listening to you guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OsZzy85
    United States6 months ago
  • Goat WoW podcast

    They do such a thorough job covering everything happening in wow each week. I feel so informed listening to the show. And they’ve both been playing so long that their insights are always so thoughtful and informative. Keep up the great work Jason and Spencer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aloeha
    United States7 months ago
  • The WoW Podcast

    TSZ is the WoW podcast that has kept me updated for years. They stick to an excellent weekly format to stay up to date with what’s happening in WoW every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Affiiance
    United States9 months ago
  • The MVP of WoW podcasts!

    I appreciate the depth of detail they go into each week about what is going on in the game that week. As a busy adult it’s hard to stay on top of the weekly happenings in the game and this podcast has helped me greatly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iam118
    United States10 months ago

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Hosts stay on topic and deliver practical tips without elitism.
Great show with weekly WoW community info and friendly hosts.
Deep, thoughtful WoW analysis that's accessible for casuals and veterans alike.

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Two long-running hosts deliver a weekly World of Warcraft podcast that blends in-depth endgame analysis with practical tips for raiders, Mythic+, and casual players alike. Across episodes, listeners hear patch cadence criticism, raid progression stories, gear and loot system breakdowns, and explorations of new systems like Omnium Folio and housing features. Personal anecdotes, community events, and a consistent format make it easy to follow whether you're returning to WoW or deep into endgame planning. A notable strength is the hosts' balanced, respectful tone and ability to translate complex mechanics into actionable guidance, which also makes the show appealing to sponsors targeting hardcore and casual WoW players alike.

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