This week’s extended milestone episode features an interview with Scott Johnson from The Instance. If that’s not enough, you’ll learn about the WoW Podcaster Tournament of Epicness and hear submissions and emails from over two dozen shows and listeners. Oh, and a montage because hey, who doesn’t like a good montage? The Rolling Restart has […]
Jul 30, 2013•2 hr 1 min
What does James Bond have to do with WoW podcasts? Find that out, as well as info on the next WoW book, all the usual Podcast News, and much more. Episode 50 is next week so don’t miss out on the contest going on for it. Entries must be received by July 27th. The Rolling […]
Jul 23, 2013•36 min
Another week, another three new WoW podcasts to introduce you to, as well as two shows that Rho didn’t even know of until recently! There’s a big contest for Episode 50 mentioned early in today’s show, and if you listen til the very end you just might figure out who’s going to be on that […]
Jul 16, 2013•42 min
Two more new WoW podcasts get added to the directory on this week’s show which proves that even on a slow news week there’s a good bit to talk about! In-game store?! WHAT? Rho sounds off on the possibility of this coming to WoW and whether or not it’s something to be concerned about. Thanks […]
Jul 09, 2013•36 min
It’s been a while since we’ve had more than two new WoW podcasts in a single week. Rho introduces you to four new shows after an interview with Hathorr from the LowPopWoW podcast. The Rolling Restart brings Rho’s opinion on the legendary cloaks recently revealed to be the reward in the Wrathion quest chain. Thanks […]
Jul 02, 2013•35 min
This week’s show goes a little long, but with good reason. The WoW Insider Show recorded Episode #300 this week, and to go with that Rho interviewed the Loremistress herself Anne Stickney for the better part of an hour. The show is packed full of info from beginning to end, so enjoy this unexpected Exteneded […]
Jun 25, 2013•1 hr 27 min
A new PTR, a casual podcast, and a number of milestones highlight this week’s show! Rho covers his thoughts on Virtual Realms during the Rolling Restart. Thanks to WoWhead, WoW Insider, MMO-Champion, and battle.net for their continued coverage of WoW news which was used as research for this week’s show. Official PTR Notes can be […]
Jun 18, 2013•35 min
Plenty of WoW podcasts will be flexing their opinions in the wake of the announcement of Flex Raiding, and this show is no exception. Along the way you’ll find out more about one of the newer auction house casts out there, and the return of Fire Mage Radio. All of that, and not one, not […]
Jun 11, 2013•36 min
Episode 42 is not the answer to life, the universe, and everything. However, it’s still a fun show this week featuring some 30 Minute Cooldown talk, email feedback, plenty of podcast news, and even a voicemail at the end of the show. —————- Podcast of the Week: 30 Minute Cooldown websites: 30minutecooldown.com Twitter: @30mincooldown Email: […]
Jun 04, 2013•36 min
This week Rho gives you his impression of Patch 5.3 along with the usual dose of Podcast News and an interview with Akari and Drethan from the Vote2Kick podcast. Around the World of Warcraft in 80 seconds: You can find the latest hotfixes to 5.3 at http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/9687729/53_Hotfixes_May_24-5_24_2013 —————- Podcast of the Week: Vote2Kick websites: twitch.tv/vote2kick […]
May 28, 2013•36 min
5.3 is here, and this week the show is in Extended Maintenance mode, clocking in at over two hours long! Three amazing interviews, two WoW parody songs, and one contest for a month of WoW game time! All that and much more as we countdown to 5.3 going live. Around the World of 5.3 in […]
May 21, 2013•2 hr 23 min
Shame on Rho for thinking 5.3 would be out this week. Don’t fret though. Today’s show is a little longer than usual as you’ll hear the entire interview with Sayomara Vesper from Grand Old Podcast. There’s also a WoW podcast gathering at Blizzcon you might want to learn about. Rolling Restart- You’ve heard it a […]
May 14, 2013•1 hr 5 min
For the second week in a row Realm Maintenance covers two podcasts in one interview. It’s a light news week, but that’s to be expected when patch 5.3 looms in the distance. Rolling Restart- The man, the myth, the hair. Rho talks about Josh Allen aka Lore’s hiring by Blizzard Entertainment. As always the show […]
May 07, 2013•32 min
This week Rho interviews one podcaster about two Warcraft themed shows. 5.3 isn’t far away, and this week you’ll also learn exactly what is planned for the 5.3 extended maintenance episode. Rolling Restart- It’s the end of an era in progression raiding as the US guild Exodus disbands. Rho shares his thoughts. As always the […]
Apr 30, 2013•35 min
This week’s show had so many last minute edits due to breaking news it made Rho say “Holy Shatt!” Listen to the entire episode to catch the latest breaking WoW news, along with an interview with Holy Shatt and all the Podcast News you can eat. (Realm Maintenance recommends against eating news and suggests listening […]
Apr 23, 2013•34 min
Patch 5.3 continues to grow and develop on the PTR. This week’s show touches on patch news, world firsts, podcast criticism, and an interview with two of the hosts from The Starting Zone. Rolling Restart- Rho dishes out all the info he knows about Heroic Scenarios, and explains why the future of 5-man dungeons may […]
Apr 16, 2013•36 min
Blizzcon sales are almost here, and Rho’s not the only one with something to say about fundraising for it or a number of other issues. Take a seat at the Azeroth Roundtable for an episode of Realm Maintenance that’s a little more critical than most, but ends on a couple of good notes. Rolling Restart- […]
Apr 09, 2013•38 min
Yes, Monday’s show was a joke! And now we move on! On this week’s REAL show the 5 WoW Things podcast turns 100, 5.3 datamining continues, and a listener is looking for some PvP action, podcast style. Rolling Restart- Tri-spec data files are just an experiment. Rho ponders if the experiment goes deeper than Ghostcrawler […]
Apr 02, 2013•32 min
Season 2 of Realm Maintenance starts off with some incredible news that will forever change the MMO landscape, and your host covers the State of the Game. New season, familiar format, same great content. Let’s do this! NOTE: Since April Fool’s Day is pretty much over, I’m clearly marking this as a joke episode. Yes, […]
Apr 01, 2013•17 min
This week there’s so much to talk about that Rho wonders if it’s time for a format change. You can give your opinion after listening to a Horde House interview, plenty of podcast news, and another last-minute “Hotfixes” segment at the end of the show! Rolling Restart- Patch 5.3 is arriving on the PTR. Rho […]
Mar 26, 2013•38 min
This week Rho talks to Wolf and Pitango from My Epic Heals and introduces listeners to the #WoWp5 movement started by WoW podcaster Ian Bergin. Rolling Restart- Will low pop realms ever be able to bring down Oondasta and Nalak after a recent looting hotfix? As always the show takes you Around the World of […]
Mar 19, 2013•36 min
This week Rho asks EpicInsanity and Elizabella some Epic Questions about their podcast. More dev interviews are in the pipeline, two podcasts join EGO Networks, and much more! Rho briefly explains in the Rolling Restart why your sub-90 alts and corpse runs in Pandaria will remain grounded for some time to come. As always the […]
Mar 12, 2013•36 min
Welcome to the extended, critical, happy Patch 5.2 launch spectacular! This episode is over two and a half hours long to give you something to listen to during any possible extended realm maintenance this week. It’s a perfect opportunity to do a proper Convert to Raid interview along with a couple of bonus interviews with […]
Mar 05, 2013•2 hr 43 min
World of Warcast is back with weekly episodes, and Rho spends time with hosts Mike and Eric. Podcast News is full as always, including information on upcoming Developer interviews. Rho briefly explains in the Rolling Restart why the final countdown to 5.2 has begun. As always the show takes you Around the World of Warcraft […]
Feb 26, 2013•30 min
All aboard the 5.2 hype train! This week Rho interviews The Training Dummies, introduces two new WoW podcasts, and asks members of the community what their plans are for the maintenance before 5.2 drops. In this week’s Rolling Restart, Rho comments on the change of heart by the dev team regarding Valor Points going into […]
Feb 19, 2013•33 min
6 months and still going strong! This week Rho encourages you to get out and vote… on a blue post poll. Girls Gone WoW is the Podcast of the Week, and some last minute news on Monday requires some post-show hotfixes. Listen to the ENTIRE podcast or you’ll miss out! In this week’s Rolling Restart, […]
Feb 12, 2013•35 min
It’s Episode #25 and Rho is back this week to give you a double dose of Realm Maintenance. Two interviews for the price of one? Sold! 5.2 PTR adds a “wipe buff” to Raid Finder, and Rho ponders how necessary it is in the Rolling Restart. As always the show takes you Around the World […]
Feb 05, 2013•53 min
January keeps on delivering brand new WoW podcasts, and this week Rho introduces you to a few more of them following his interview with the hosts of Twizzcast. Did we mention you could win a code for a month of WoW game time too? The Rolling Restart deals with how plenty of people in the […]
Jan 29, 2013•36 min
It’s time meet some Warcraft Trolls in a tribe of their own this week as Rho continues to bring you the latest WoW podcast news, including a big announcement from Convert to Raid and a couple of listener emails. The Rolling Restart addresses the lack of flying in the new areas introduce in 5.2. Is […]
Jan 22, 2013•36 min
A new year continues to bring brand-new WoW podcasts. The Catch of the Day… er, Podcast of the Week is Bitter & Salty, and Molsan from that podcast tells Rho when Blizzcon 2013 will happen (unoficially, of course.) Check out the new Podcast Livestream Guide at realm-maintenance.com/liveguide to find when your favorite WoW podcast records […]
Jan 15, 2013•31 min