Countdown To Classic hits you with yet another fantastic interview as Josh sits down with theorycrafter Keftenk, to chat about the phenomena that is the 'vanilla stigma rut'. Keftenk touches on a variety of issues such as melee hunters, holy weavers, moonkins and warlocks, and gives some test results to back up a few misconceptions that should be dispensed with by the vanilla community. Highlights Below: In Depth Interview - 1:50 Anger Management - 1:02:40 The Hot Seat - 1:03:50 Shout Outs - 1:0...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Countdown To Classic kicks another week off with the first ever in person interview on the show, as Josh speaks with two good friends of his IRL, who Josh somehow didn't realise were hardcore WoW players back in the vanilla days! Listen in to retired players Chanz and Loy speak about some of their wilder stories from their youthful days in WoW, and what it would take to drag them out of retirement and back into Classic. After that, Josh keeps the party going and takes a couple of calls in Callin...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 41 min
Better a day late than never! Countdown To Classic finishes off the week with the story of Josh's favourite character in WoW - the force of nature that is Lady Sylvanas Windrunner. Josh runs through her background and role in WoW, with a bit of fun voice acting along the way, and then hits on community opinions of Sylvanas via the forums, and finishes off with some memories in Memory Lane and then a bit of clean up and shout outs. Highlights Below: A Scoop Of Vanilla - 1:45 That's What We Said -...
Jun 30, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Countdown To Classic celebrates everything cats as he tears into the ins and outs of Feral Druid DPS with Cat Form guru, Shedo! Listen to some of the wise words from the frequent Classic Druid Discord contributor as he runs Josh through some of the do's and don't of Cat DPS as well as stopping to dispel a few common misconceptions along the way. Highlights Below: In Depth Interview - 2:20 Anger Management - 52:00 The Hot Seat - 53:40 Shout Outs & Show News - 1:00:25 You can find Shedo and hi...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Countdown To Classic rings in another week with an in depth interview with several interviewees, a few of the women of WoW! Join Sommerlin, Surnami and Rarebitt, as they sit down and chat with Josh about common misconceptions about female players in WoW and their experiences within the game. Highlights Below: In Depth Interview - 1:50 Anger Management - 1:07:15 The Hot Seat - 1:10:20 Clean Up & Shout Outs - 1:23:30 Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or sup...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Countdown To Classic swishes it from halfway as Josh beats the buzzer just ten minutes of Friday left on the East Coast - winning on technicalities here people!! Today, Josh gets out the microscope and puts last week's Dev Watercooler update under it, as we figure out exactly what we know, what we don't know, and where WoW Classic may be heading from here now that we have this information. Josh takes a trip to the forums to assist in dispelling a few thoughts that popped up throughout the commun...
Jun 23, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Whilst still putting everything together for the show's take on the big news, Josh calls up friend of the show, DaReal MarkyMark, for a spotlight on Warlocks. After this interview, it's time for Calling Countdown as we hear from listener Eron, all about altoholism, asperger's and archetypes in World of Warcraft. Josh finished off with some long overdue Memory Lane stories and a few clean ups from a previous episode and some shout outs. Highlights Below: In Depth Interview - 2:40 Anger Management...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Countdown To Classic shakes off the rust after a few days off and comes roaring back to podcast prominence to cover the epic news! Josh sits down for an in depth interview with AAA staff member, Niel, who has worked in the games industry for 15+ years through many areas of title development, to give a technical translation of the big update that we got on Friday from Blizzard. After that, Josh takes a quick (pre-Classic update) call from listener PWJ all about private server raiders and faceroll...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Previously....on Lost. Wait, wrong show! Don't sue me!! Countdown To Classic is back to answer the cliffhanger question that we left you with last week and many more in finishing off the epic chat with Partypooper about everything and anything regarding the vanilla WoW economy. After that, we get through the regular fun segments and then finish off with a bit of Calling Countdown, as two listeners phone in at the same time to doubly inform Josh about the epic quests and effort they went through ...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 58 min
Mount up as Countdown To Classic dings 40!!! Monday is Dragon Day over at Countdown To Classic HQ as we dive back into the lore after a week away from it! Josh breaks down the story of the Dragon Aspects and how they came to be, breaking down getting the band together and then breaking the band up. All your favourites are here - Malygos, Ysera, Alexstrasza, Nozdormu and Neltharion! Then find out what we thought of these majestic beings (particularly Alexstrasza...) and how Blizzard treated them ...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Josh gets off his bum and gets this episode to you all a day late as it's time to call and end to the week with a trip to the forums. First Josh touches on whether Retail or Classic is the best place for new WoW players to start. The we touch on everything and anything Fury Warriors. Then we finish off with whether or not Retail or Classic is the harder version of the game. Highlights: Forum & Fauna - 2:20 New Players - 2:50 Fury Warriors - 39:10 Retail vs. Classic Difficulty - 1:17:35 Anger...
Jun 09, 2018•2 hr 22 min
It's time for another interview as Josh has real life get in the way a little with the planned scheduling for the week. But that just means that he gets to bring you this epic interview just a little bit sooner, as he sits down with listener of the show, Partypooper, to discuss absolutely everything and anything you should ever want to know about making money in vanilla World of Warcraft. Today is simply part one (!) of the economy chats to end all economy chats as Partypooper and Josh wound up ...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Another week, another Countdown! Ring in your Monday with this fantastic in depth interview with Druid enthusiast and theorycrafter, Taladril, who stops by to chat with Josh about the general state of Druids in vanilla. We cover whether or not Feral is 'broken' or if it comes down to player skill, if Balance can be salvaged in anyway and also why anyone would roll Resto Druid over Holy Priest. After that, Josh takes a call from listener Swiftdeus, who chats Blizzcon 2018 predictions and what it ...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 40 min
Countdown To Classic sends off the week with an epic bang as Josh sits down for his longest episode yet for no good reason! Enjoy 2 hours and 40 minutes of an overly 'peppy' Australian carrying on about vanilla World of Warcraft through his visits to the forums again for the week! This week's topics include how private server players and their experience might affect vanilla servers, an analysis of Frost Mages, a very special email from a listener, and also what the World of Warcraft: Classic Co...
Jun 01, 2018•2 hr 39 min
Countdown To Classic's here, and we're in effect, want you to push it, babe, coolin' by (Wednes)day and at night, working up a sweat, c'mon nerds, let's go show the noobs, that we know, how to become number one, in a hot party show, now pod it. Ah, pod it. Pod it good. Ah, pod it. Pod it real good!! Let's get through Hump Day with a huge Salt 'n' Pepa reference as well as another awesome Countdown To Classic interview! Today, Josh sits down with YouTube personality SoupaSoka, to discuss the tria...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 4 min
It's the start of a new week and Josh survived a crazy weekend on the Gold Coast to bring you more Countdown To Classic! Today, Countdown To Classic brings you the epic tale of the creation of Blackrock Mountain and how its current residents came to be there, covering off on the War of the Three Hammers, Lothar's last stand, the life and times of Ragnaros, as well as what's up with Nefarian. Then, it's time to break down what the community thought of BRM back in the day, ranging from it's aesthe...
May 28, 2018•1 hr 23 min
It's the thrilling, sexy conclusion to interview week over at Countdown To Classic! Today, Josh sits down with role playing veteran, and listener of the show, King Mike, for a really fun chat about everything and anything role playing in World of Warcraft. Topics include common misconceptions about role playing, some of the best role playing moments in WoW, and also, the subtle, sexy art of erotic role play. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:15 Anger Management - 1:01:30 The Hot Seat - 1:02:45 ...
May 25, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Josh gets lazy and brings you yet another amazing interview with PvP veteran, and listener of the show, Funknasty. Listen in as Josh questions his guest all about the general landscape of World PvP, Battlegrounds and Twinking, being sure to write down some tips along the way. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:10 Anger Management - 1:19:15 The Hot Seat - 1:21:40 Shout Outs & Show News - 1:31:55 Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a ...
May 23, 2018•1 hr 34 min
It's interview time over at Countdown HQ and today we've got Questie developer and AddOn enthusiast, Aero, who sits down to chat all things AddOn development and implementation in vanilla World of Warcraft. Then, it's time for Calling Countdown as Josh takes a couple of listener calls, firstly covering introducing World of Warcraft into a relationship and then, on Twinking and Ninja Looting. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 1:45 Anger Management - 46:30 The Hot Seat - 50:00 Calling Countdown - C...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 28 min
TGIFSICLTCTCLE - That's the acronym for Thank God It's Friday So I Can Listen To Countdown To Classic's Lore Episode! Listen in as Josh reads you the complete history of Dire Maul, covering off on the creation of the Night Elves, Queen Azshara, The War of the Ancients, The Great Sundering and the corruption of Prince Tortheldrin. Then we hear from the community on topics such as how long Dire Maul took to complete, farming DM solo, and the benefits of tribute runs. Also, who was the real 'DM'......
May 19, 2018•1 hr 21 min
It's back to the forums after a week away from them! Josh furiously breaks down the pros and cons of switching factions for Classic, what to expect when you're expecting an Elemental Shaman, and all things ninja looting. Highlights: Forum & Fauna - 2:20 Anger Management - 1:29:40 Winners & Losers - 1:35:10 Memory Lane - 1:46:45 Clean Up & Shout Outs - 1:55:35 Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.c...
May 16, 2018•2 hr 3 min
Countdown To Classic triumphantly returns on a Tuesday just to mix things up! As Josh continues to finish his notes on the week's forum episode, we turn to even more interviews! This week, Josh sits down with tanking veteran and listener of the show, Turocko, for an epic chat about everything and anything tanking in vanilla World of Warcraft. Then, Josh answers the phones again, and takes a call from a mysterious AAA game studio veteran about World of Warcraft: Classic development theories and t...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 55 min
Friday brings you an action packed hour worth of lore again as Josh ties off loose ends and finishes off the thrilling story of Thrall, Warchief of the Horde. We finish the tale of Durnholde Keep, then cover the Horde's trip across to Kalimdor with a stopover along the way, problems with Theramore, the Battle of Mount Hyjal and then the founding of Orgrimmar. Highlights: A Scoop Of Vanilla - 1:30 That's What We Said - 36:25 Anger Management - 47:50 Tidbits - 52:20 Shout Outs & Show News - 57...
May 11, 2018•1 hr 1 min
The half way point of the week brings yet another Countdown To Classic in depth interview. Today Josh sits down with listener Hoth, to discuss all things guild leadership, and the do's and do not's of managing a large guild. After that, Josh takes a couple of listener calls in Calling Countdown, followed up by a bit of Memory Lane and then some shout outs and show news. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:30 Anger Management - 1:12:10 The Hot Seat - 1:16:00 Calling Countdown - Call #1 @ 1:25:20, ...
May 09, 2018•1 hr 57 min
Roll out the red carpet for the week to come with some Countdown To Classic! Josh is feeling a little under the weather today, so in lieu of the regular Monday forum trip, it's going to be another in depth interview! What a slacker!! Today, we talk to YouTuber & streamer 'The Big Fish' who talks about humour in WoW, gaming at a young age, MMO history and WoW's effect on the genre. Highlights: In Depth Interview With The Big Fish - 3:10 Anger Management - 58:25 The Hot Seat - 1:00:00 Calling ...
May 07, 2018•1 hr 42 min
It's late Friday night (on the West Coast at least!) and Josh just beats the buzzer sneaking in this first part of two HUGE lore breakdowns of the one, the only, Thrall. Listen is as Countdown To Classic covers off on Thrall's parents, Durotan and Draka, Thrall being raised at Durnholde Keep by Aedelas Blackmoore and his escape and discovery of his shaman roots with the Frostwolf clan. Highlights: A Scoop Of Vanilla - 2:00 That's What We Said - 41:55 Anger Management - 55:30 Tidbits - 58:55 Clea...
May 05, 2018•1 hr 11 min
The phones are ringing off the hook over at Countdown To Classic.com and Josh doesn't own enough cats to answer all these awesome listener calls! Today we sit down with class guide maker and streamer DaReal Marky Mark, to talk classes in vanilla WoW, class balance as of patch 1.12 and get in depth on Warlocks and Rogues. After that interview, Josh takes some listener calls from around the World on Calling Countdown (with a drop in from YouTubers Defcamp & Melderon) and finished with a looooo...
May 02, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Monday means it’s time to hit the forums and Countdown To Classic discusses whether or not real life gets in the way of total immersion in World of Warcraft vanilla, the ups and downs of being a Shadow Priest, and whether patch progression is a wave you really want to ride again. Highlights Below: Forum & Fauna – #1 @ 2:10, #2 @ 26:25, #3 @ 55:15 Anger Management – 1:20:00 Winners & Losers – 1:23:50 Memory Lane – 1:33:00 Clean Up, Shout Outs & Show News – 1:42:30 Send your Memory Lan...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 53 min
It's Friday and time for a World of Warcraft vanilla history lesson with Countdown To Classic. Listen in as we break down the facts and moral arguments behind one of the most infamous player driven events of all time with not only World of Warcraft, but MMORPG's in general, with the Serenity Now funeral gate crashing incident. Join Josh as he argues for both the saints and the sinners in the argument about what was right and what was wrong in this circumstance. Highlights Below: A Scoop Of Vanil...
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min
It's Hump Day over at Countdown To Classic which means we've got another fantastic in depth interview for you with listener Dustin, who called in to talk raids and, more specifically, speed running. After that we get to the very first 'Calling Countdown' segment of our Wednesday episodes, as we take several 5-8 minute phone calls from listeners who wanted to add their two cents on a certain something about World of Warcraft: Classic for the show's audience. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:30 ...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 22 min
