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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
Season 2
Hallow's End
Warcraft Direct
Turbulent Timeways
Blizzard

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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Latest Episodes

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 Midnight: Eclipse update, Talebound alternate playmode and everything going on around Azeroth!... 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 Warcraft Forever's panels and announcements, trinket tuning and everything going on around Azeroth... 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 their BlizzCon trip, Announcements, Experiences and everything going on around Azeroth!

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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 BlizzCon Predictions, Raid tuning, Much Drama, Hotfixes and everything going on around Azeroth!

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Spencer Downey
Host of The Starting Zone; long-running WoW podcast co-hosting with Jason Lucas, delivering endgame analysis, patch coverage, and community-focused discussions.
Jason Lucas
Co-host with Spencer Downey; brings actionable WoW insights, raid and Mythic+ discussion, and community commentary.

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 States8 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 States9 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 States10 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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The show consistently delivers updates across patches and community happenings with a strong format.
The hosts provide thorough, thoughtful WoW coverage that stays on topic and respects each other.
Listeners praise the deep knowledge and practical tips for endgame content.

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A long-running WoW-focused show led by two hosts who deliver weekly analysis, news briefings, and practical guidance for players ranging from new to veteran. Episodes typically cover patch notes, raid progression, endgame systems, in-game events, and community happenings, all wrapped in a candid, conversational style. The show stands out for its consistent format, in-depth coverage across patches, and a loyal listener base that values actionable tips and thoughtful discussion about World of Warcraft's endgame and ongoing content cadence.

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