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“There is no better way to start your WoW than with TSZ Keep up the great work! -Roar”
cre8_tion via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“Found this podcast 6 weeks or so ago and can’t fault the info, knowledge and quality of this podcast. Spencer and Jason keep you intrigued from start to finish and this has become my morning and afternoon ritual on school runs and so a whole show lasts the week and works so well for me! Don’t...”Read full review »
Topdarts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/08/24
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“I found this podcast this year as dragonflight was coming to a close. I have listened to other wow podcasts over the years but none of them are as succinct as you guys! Truly easy to follow for novice and veteran (I’ve been playing religiously since WOTLK) players alike and helps me guide my...”Read full review »
past instance listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/24
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“Hands down the best WoW podcast out there. Spencer and Jason stay on topic, while being personable. The show flows really naturally. Keep it up!”
stealthy6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/24
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“This podcast is an absolute banger if you love World of Warcraft. Very knowledgeable hosts whether you are giga chad or a filthy casual (like myself). I love to listen at work so know what activities to partake in when I get home. Keep up the great work.”
Giddykip via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/24
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“As someone who’s been ramping back into my love of the game since Dragonflight, I was looking for content to consume and I stumbled in here. I so fell in love with the way they analyzed the important items of the week that I immediately subscribed and became a patron! I can’t wait to do all of...”Read full review »
Drimmey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/24
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“This is wowhead for my ears, that’s been sorted out into page order for me to go through, based on time critical ness and relevance. I can’t praise these two enough for keeping me up to date and engaged in wow, because without this podcast I would probably be a live subscription that never...”Read full review »
Harkavon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/30/24
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“I have only been playing WoW since launch of DF and played until end of Season 1, picked back up during Emerald dream and now during TWW. Love it so far! I try to do as much as I can as far as Dungeon and Raiding goes, I’ve only done keys once and made it to +9. I’ve only ever LFR’d raids and...”Read full review »
AbzrTz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“If you are looking for world of Warcraft discussion and insight, these guys are great!”
Stevemachine17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
“I found this show towards the tail end of BFA and have been a listener since. Jason and Spencer put together an excellent show every single week. They have a great format that is easy to follow regardless of your level of play.”
Ont Ravencrest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/24
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“Love listening to this while I’m out on a walk or driving. These dudes do a good job covering all the relevant content, from a casual to a more dedicated perspective.”
Matt McCx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/24
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“I’ve been searching for a WoW-pod that works to and from work, while doing stuff around the house, in the car with my kids and wife or while I’m chilling before bed. It’s to the point in the regards of not dragging things out to much BUT also go deep enough so that my valuable time online is...”Read full review »
prebent via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
08/13/24
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“Jason and Spencer hosts the best podcast ever. All aspects of WoW are covered from Mythic to casual mog content, and it’s my primary way of keeping up to date with what’s going on in the world. I’m a casual myself mostly due to time constraints but I love feeling plugged into the world we all...”Read full review »
Saucemaster6000 via Apple Podcasts ·
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07/24/24
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“Perfect show for returning players and people that need updates on end game activities and what’s new. I have been listening for years. Amazing show show for my wow playing!”
Josemv3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/24
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“TSZ is an absolute gem for any WoW enthusiast! The hosts are incredibly knowledgeable and bring infectious enthusiasm to every episode. Their deep dives into lore, strategies, and game updates are both informative and entertaining. They are funny without over doing it and provide the right amount...”Read full review »
Batousi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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“As a player returning from last playing in Cataclysm, I really appreciate the show. It helps get me up to speed on the goings on without having to be reading WoWhead or reddit all day. It was a great help in getting back up to speed the last few months and has me really excited for TWW”
The Greatest Nate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“I’m a newer listener but wow player since 2006. Love getting the weekly updates especially about the mythic plus affixes. I don’t raid anymore but I push keys with the limited time I have these days. I’m 2956 rating right now, trying to hit 3K this season for the first time before the war within!...”Read full review »
Fraser W. Deacon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/10/24
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“I listen to the Starting Zone almost every week. It always delivers high quality content that helps to inform the player base. While I don’t always agree with some of the opinions on the game, they deliver well reasoned and thoughtful commentary that helps me understand other parts of the...”Read full review »
Howareallmycharacternamestaken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/24
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“A wow player since 2005 from UK to a move to Australia. I burned out after shadowlands and have only just returned. In such a vast landscape and with so many types of gameplay this podcast is a real achievement and you guys should be very proud of what you deliver.
Informative, balanced and...”Read full review »
Chillagorilla via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/03/24
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“This podcast gives good information on weekly wow going one. If you’re looking for update on the Boston Celtics or New York Yankees this is not the podcast for you, but if you want WOW information give this show a listen.”
Paynepimp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/24
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“Been listening since BFA (expect Shadowlands because I happily skipped that entire xpac) and this show never feels to make my week better. Spencer and Jason’s advice is effective for every kind of player from the first day casual to 19 year raiders. It always helps me figure out what activities...”Read full review »
the Blerg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/24
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“I’m a relatively new player that started playing World of Warcraft a little over a year ago and The Starting Zone have been a huge help in navigating what is important in this massive game.
Without your podcast I would have missed a lot of stuff in the game!
You guys keep me up to date every...”Read full review »
Glenn Leving via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
06/21/24
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“Great show guys! I am a newer listener and this show has been perfect place to catch up on the weekly wow news. As a more casual player nowadays it is nice to be kept up to speed on what’s happening in SOD and retail.”
Lushieman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
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“I’m a longtime player since BC, but was more a casual player than a “raider” until recently. I stumbled upon this podcast about a year ago. I WISH I knew about this podcast sooner! I look forward to its release every week and use it to plan for what I want to accomplish in the game for the week....”Read full review »
Crazyjamu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/24
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“I am a player just like your wife who loves to play solo and I really felt like your comments this week were so on the nose for a lot of people who don’t always feel comfortable in the group content or have trouble committing time to it. Thank you for pointing out the things that could be...”Read full review »
Jessielee37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/24
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“The podcast is a great show i enjoy listening while I am at work Spencer and Jason are great hosts. I have learned so much from listening and have learned a lot jumping back into wow since BFA thank you for all the episodes and I can’t wait to hear more especially when the latest expansion come...”Read full review »
abrokenphon3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/24
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“Spencer and Jason have a great deal of knowledge about the World of Warcraft! I find that their understanding of the game, playing through the mechanics and deep knowledge of events, has made my game play easier and I understand more as I am playing it. Keep up the great podcast gentleman! Great...”Read full review »
Pansfolley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/24
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“The Starting Zone has always been a great source for info, updates, and news. I walk the line between casual and mid and The Starting Zone always gets me the info I need! Keep it up! I have one question… does Jason tank as a warrior alone?”
Dmdub04 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
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“As a returning player this show has kept my hype alive”
Bad Game0711 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“TSZ was as its best when it gave the perspective between a Cutting Edge player and an AOTC player.
For the past few years Spencer has been checked out of retail and now mostly plays Classic, and it really shows during the podcast. Very rarely is there any deeper discussion of the game and every...”Read full review »
Rateshchhdg via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
03/15/24
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“Well balanced show that has something for all warcrafters. I look forward to listening to this every week. The best WoW show I have found!”
Boron Master via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“The host of solo queue wants to talk to you guys (the host said something about it in ep 5 of the podcast)”
Go Minecraft Short Stories!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/24
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“Really informative and easy to follow for a wide range of wow players. There’s no drama or wild blizzard conspiracy theories. It’s just a show for the people who enjoy the game by people who enjoy the game and know how to explain it. Thank you”
codyisthatbxtch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
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“At the moment I am travelling the (real) world with my bicycle and unfortunately can't play right now.
I am a player that usually comes back to WoW every few months since beta and I have never been away for half a year. Spencer and Jason bring me back to Azeroth and its adventures even while...”Read full review »
wildShakalu via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
01/24/24
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“A weekly must for all wow fans. Jason and Spencer distill all of the in-game and out-of-game goings on into a superb summary.
Never miss an event, keep up to speed with the latest raid or dungeon pool, and stay prepped for the next patch!
Their passion for the game has amped me up for S3 of...”Read full review »
Dommo88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
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“I found The Starting Zone last year just before Dragonflight. Shieldwalled and SpencerHD are wonderful hosts. The information and storytelling of their own experiences has helped me to understand many aspects of the game. It is easy to get overwhelmed at the immensity of the World of Warcraft....”Read full review »
fdab12103 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“I’ve been listening to your podcast since early castle nathria, I just happened to find you guys amongst all the other podcasts and I couldn’t be happier! Always such well informed and formulated shows.
Look forward to hearing from you guys each week with a new weekly update.
Always helps work...”Read full review »
Daxeterr via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/11/23
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“I’m a returning WOW player. I stopped during WoD. I came back almost a year ago. Upon return I searched out a podcast that might keep me more up to date without having to read boring data sheets. This podcast was more than I could have expected.
The positivity that comes out of this podcast is...”Read full review »
Tscyrian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/23
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“Simple the best World of Warcraft Podcast out there!
Being a player that goes and comes back to this game from time to time this is my “go to” WoW Podcast.
Started playing in the US, Korean and EU beta - this game will always have a special place in my heart and these guys share that love...”Read full review »
chrtnsn via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
12/09/23
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“There are none better at breaking down the weekly WoW content you should be paying attention to. These guys rock!”
Viator003 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“Hands-down the most informative podcast available for WoW. Not only are Spencer and Jason extremely well-spoken and articulate, but they also give extremely objective commentary on the latest happenings/changes/etc. They are serious enough that the podcast doesn’t come off as a joke, but...”Read full review »
Spencer and Jason via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“I’ve been listening to the podcast for a long time now and I always enjoy the practical discussions that Spencer and Jason have around the game and the tips that they offer on a week to week basis. They help me understand what is worth spending my time on to make the most out of the time that I...”Read full review »
Mikeylearnsitalian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/23
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“As a long time player I appreciate the effort Spencer and Jason put into this to keep everyone updated on a weekly basis. Really helps me keep track on where to find certain things or specific events. Helps me pass time easily at work and fulfill my appetite for WoW while I’m not on my computer....”Read full review »
Articus1337 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“I’ve been a listener for a long time with a break when I stopped playing WoW for a few years. When I picked it back up in 2020, the first thing I did was look this up again and to my surprise, it had new hosts! I was super happy with what I found and have been listening again ever since. I don’t...”Read full review »
Cilka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/23
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“Fairly new listener. Hooked from first listen! The WoW podcast I didn’t know I needed! And is now my go-to WoW news & discussion. Always look forward to new episodes”
technokitty via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/18/23
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“Spencer does an amazing job to bring you info and keep the show fun. Jason has some good tactics. That being said Jason is a walking contradiction don’t take anything he says too seriously as he will walk it back and change it 180. Overall if you need some quick what’s going on you can get it...”Read full review »
J. Peabody via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/23
“I really enjoy Spencer and Jason’s weekly update about what’s going on in World of Warcraft. TSZ has been around forever, and they’ve clearly mastered the format of providing helpful and interesting information for players.
Listening to TSZ is a comforting experience. It’s something you know...”Read full review »
Roger Ogden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“Great podcast for casual player and to know when to jump back into the game. Was even worth spending 5 minutes figuring out how to review on Apple podcast.”
HappyThoughts22 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/04/23
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“Started playing a couple years ago, and coming across TSZ was a big help. I didn’t know some of the information they were covering at first, but the approachable way it was covered made me more interested and gave me starting points to research online. The topics covered here help me feel like...”Read full review »
LarkinBean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/23
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