The Seeds of Renewal patch has arrived in World of Warcraft, and with that, a questline to reclaim Gilneas has opened up. In this episode of Talking WoW, we talk about the reclamation, why the Scarlet Crusade were the baddies, Genn Greymane's emotions, and finally, having a new area to farm silk cloth. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links: Dragonflight: Seeds of Renewal Content Update Notes...
Feb 01, 2024•18 min•Ep. 47
World of Warcraft has featured numerous impressive cinematics over the years, but which ones have left a lasting impression on us? In this episode of Talking WoW, we reveal our preferred cinematics from the game that continue to give us goosebumps even today. Additionally, we discuss some community favourites too! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links: Philip Hartshorn Gaming (as mentioned by Marty at the end of the episode)...
Jan 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 46
Blizzard is again going the roadmap route for content in World of Warcraft in 2024, which means we get a glimpse of some of the content heading our way this year. In this episode of Talking WoW, we check out the current roadmap, get excited about warbands again, and speculate what that skull and crossbones icon means. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links: World of Warcraft in 2024 —The Road Ahead...
Jan 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 45
This year, 2024 promises to be one of World of Warcraft's most exciting yet, and with that comes new goals and personal quests we all hope to achieve as players. In this episode of Talking WoW, we set intentions with what we hope to do in Azeroth this year and share resolutions from the community. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Jan 11, 2024•17 min•Ep. 44
Players who have never played World of Warcraft but are thinking about jumping into the world of Azeroth often ask, "Is it too late to start?" In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by new player Dibble to answer this question and cover the perspectives on current and legacy content for first time adventurers in the game. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info Find Dibble on Twitter Find Dibble on YouTube...
Jan 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 43
World of Warcraft competes for our attention alongside a host of other titles in the MMORPG genre, but what could WoW learn from these? In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by content creator and MMORPG dabbler ShantymanGaming from the The Tenth Divine podcast to chat about how WoW could take some of the best features from other games and make them their own. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info: Find ShantymanGaming on...
Dec 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 42
Warcraft Rumble launched on mobile in November 2023, and now we have the World of Azeroth at our fingertips in this action strategy dubbed as 'Joyful Choas'; if you have a phone, of course. In This episode of Talking WoW, recurring guest Dusty Porter joins us to see if this handheld experience is worthy of the Warcraft name. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info: Find Dusty on YouTube Find Dusty on Twitter...
Dec 21, 2023•31 min•Ep. 41
Patch 10.2 has arrived in World of Warcraft, allowing players to enter The Emerald Dream. In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by streamer and content creator ArchmageSar to see if the Druid realm of sleep and greenery lives up to our expectations and discuss the climax to the Dragonflight story before it enters Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info: Find Archmage Sar on Twitch Find Archmag...
Dec 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 40
The race to world first for Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope, is over, but the entire World of Warcraft raiding community has been in awe of one of the most thrilling races ever. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by Tru Villain Manny, host of For Azeroth, as we took part in the race together as casters for the Dungeon Dojo RWF, which focused on underrepresented guilds in the race, and try to digest everything that happened across the 12-day event! A video version of this podcast with cl...
Dec 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 39
Dungeon Followers are coming to World of Warcraft, and with it, the ability to group up with NPCs to complete Normal dungeons in Dragonflight. In this episode of Talking WoW, we hit that ready check and discuss whether this new feature in patch 10.2.5 will be a hit or take away from social interactions in the game in the long run. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel ....
Nov 30, 2023•21 min•Ep. 38
The War Within was announced at BlizzCon 2023 to much delight, but the expansion's Epic Editon comes with a 3-Day Early-Access, which has caused a stir in the community. In this episode of Talking WoW, we discuss this change further on why Blizzard may have introduced this apart from money reasons and why it might be the start of a slippery slope when it comes to pay-walling content we are already supposed to be subscribed to. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also availabl...
Nov 23, 2023•20 min•Ep. 37
It's BlizzCon season, a time when every World of Warcraft player has hopes and dreams of what's next in Azeroth. In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by YouTube Tech Tutorialist and Warcraft Fanatic Dusty Porter to chat about the upcoming BlizzCon in November 2023 and what it might have in store for us. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info: Find Dusty on YouTube here Find Dusty on Twitter here...
Nov 19, 2023•33 min•Ep. 36
World of Warcraft Classic received some epic news at BlizzCon 2023 with the reveal of the Season of Discovery. In this episode of Talking WoW, we get very excited about this new way to play the game, mainly because it will have no PTR or beta testing, and we wonder if this is the Classic Plus we have been hoping for. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links: BlizzCon | WoW Classic: What's Next Panel | World of Warcraft...
Nov 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 35
BlizzCon 2023 delivers some incredible news for World of Warcraft as not one, not two, but the following THREE expansions are revealed. In this episode of Talking WoW, we take a closer look at the first of these expansions, The War Within, and celebrate the fact we are FINALLY getting account-wide everything. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links: BlizzCon | The War Within: Deep Dive Panel | World of Warcraft...
Nov 08, 2023•30 min•Ep. 34
Chris Metzen and Thrall are officially back in the World of Warcraft narrative and showcased in the announcement cinematic debuted at BlizzCon 2023 for The War Within expansion. In this episode of Talking WoW, we react to this emotionally powerful moment between Thrall and Anduin, which sets in motion the Worldsoul Saga. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links: The War Within Announce Cinematic | World of Warcraft...
Nov 07, 2023•17 min•Ep. 33
It's BlizzCon season, a time when every World of Warcraft player has hopes and dreams of what's next in Azeroth. In this episode of Talking WoW we are joined by YouTube Tech Tutorialist and Warcraft Fanatic Dusty Porter to chat about the upcoming BlizzCon in November 2023 and what it might have in store for us. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links: BLIZZCON 2023: ADDITIONAL TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 29, IN-PERSON PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMEN...
Nov 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 32
The Secrets of Azeroth event that ran from August to September 2023 plunged players of World of Warcraft into an unusual place, a place of unknowing and needing to work out daily clues to uncover who was behind a recent string of artifact thefts. In this episode of Talking WoW, we don our thinking caps and light our pipes to discuss the mystery further and decide if we enjoy having to read the quest text once again. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our Yo...
Oct 26, 2023•23 min•Ep. 31
The biggest video game buyout in history is finally complete as Microsoft has acquired Activision Blizzard in a $68.7bn historic deal. In this episode of Talking WoW, Games Journalist Ed Nightingale joins us to discuss the long-winded deal and the impact this could have on World of Warcraft and other games in the Blizzard sphere. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest Info Find Ed on Twitter here Links Microsoft has finally bought Act...
Oct 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 30
With World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore servers being live, many players have taken up the challenge of making it to level 60 without dying. In this episode of Talking WoW we celebrate making it to our first landmark and discuss how we just about managed to do so. We also highlight some key aspects essential to survival in the first 20 levels. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Oct 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 29
In Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7: Fury Incarnate we got hot off-the-press updates to where the storyline of this expansion is going. In this episode of Talking WoW, we get excited about what the incarnates and, in particular, Fyrakk are up to, discuss yet another public event, Dreamsurges, and remind ourselves about the Ping system. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Oct 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 28
We return the skies in the 'Eastern Kingdoms Cup' after introducing these events in the 'Kalimdor Cup,' a reoccurring in-game event that sees Dragon Racing events added to the 'Old World.' In this episode of Talking WoW, we chat about which races gave us a thrill, complain about how slow normal flying has become, and Thom might have plans to burn down Gilneas. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Oct 10, 2023•21 min•Ep. 27
The Blue Dragonflight Questline was introduced in Patch 10.1 and received massive plaudits from the player base for its insight and connection to the characters on their journey back home to the Dragon Isles. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by the voice of Kalecgos, Andrew James Russell, to chat about the feels behind this epic series of quests, what it's like to voice a character in one of the biggest MMORPGs in the world, and more! A video version of this podcast with closed capt...
Oct 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 26
Getting older in World of Warcraft is like leveling up in real life, where the landscape of Azeroth reflects the evolving journey of our lives. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by content creator Sean from the Recruit a Friend podcast to chat about how our journeys, habits, and connections, both in-game and real life, have changed over time and what this might mean for the future. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Guest In...
Sep 28, 2023•36 min•Ep. 25
When we say Mega, you say Dungeon! Yes, that's right, the first level 70 Megadungeon arrived in the Dragonflight 10.1.5, and we've been exploring the timewaves to find out what happens next in the story with Chromie and the gang. In this episode of Talking WoW, we give our thoughts on the final four bosses of the Dungeon, in a place so epic we had to make two episodes for it. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Sep 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 24
When we say Mega, you say Dungeon! Yes, that's right, the first level 70 Megadungeon arrived in the Dragonflight 10.1.5, and we've been exploring the timewaves to find out what happens next in the story with Chromie and the gang. In this episode of Talking WoW, we give our thoughts on the first four bosses of the Dungeon, in a place so epic we had to make two episodes for it. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Sep 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 23
World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore servers are live. Are you ready for the challenge to make it to level 60 without dying? In this episode of Talking WoW we chat about our expectations for this "new way" to officially play World of Warcraft, make some bold predictions regarding our fates, and try to come to terms with the fact that failure is part of the journey. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Links Rules of Engagement for Classic H...
Sep 07, 2023•23 min•Ep. 22
Patch 10.1.5 saw the introduction of the 'Kalimdor Cup', a reoccurring in-game event that sees Dragon Racing events added to the 'Old World.' In this episode of Talking WoW, we put on our flying goggles to discuss the highs and lows of the event, how we feel about the event being limited, and do dragonriding races in the old world actually work. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Aug 31, 2023•31 min•Ep. 21
We have that class and spec we know and love that keeps us returning to World of Warcraft, but have you ever imagined your class with a specialisation that's not in the game? In this episode of Talking WoW, we embrace an alternative reality of Warcraft class specs and develop some ideas on new ways to play our classes. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Aug 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 20
The sands of time are well and truly flowing as we enter patch Patch 10.1.5: Fractures in Time. In this episode of Talking WoW, we chat about the very important Whelp Daycare, Are Time Rifts good, the new Augmentation Specialization for Evokers, and why you shouldn't kick them from your group, all while ignoring the new Warlock updates, probably. We also cover some of the daily quest content from the patch and discuss some significant changes regarding an Alexstrasza quest-line from the PTR. A v...
Aug 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 19
Patch 10.1 saw us venture deep below the lands of the Dragon Isle to Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, a laboratory of awful experience for Neltharion aka Deathwing. In this episode of Talking WoW, we compare the second raid of Dragonflight to the first and discuss how awesome we are at clearing the raid, or was it just that easy? A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.
Aug 10, 2023•33 min•Ep. 18
