Best Things Azeroth Podcasts (2025)

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GQDN 6/23/2025 13:10

4h ago13:10

13:10

By Gulvan and Joe

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GQDN 6/20/2025 9:52

3d ago9:52

9:52

By Gulvan and Joe

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Wrapped in Toilet Paper, Fighting Cosmic Horror - Patch 11.2 revealed! 34:02

3d ago34:02

34:02

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Patch 11.2 "Ghosts of Koresh" takes us to the shattered homeworld of the Ethereals where we must prevent the return of the Void Lord Demencius who threatens to consume Azeroth. This cosmic journey introduces new systems, a new raid, …

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S10E18: Switch Games Flop 1:33:40

4d ago1:33:40

1:33:40

Gulvan and Joe discuss the Switch 2 3rd party game sales, the Marathon delay, Beat Saber ends support, and Borderlands 4 price. Continue reading →By Gulvan and Joe

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GQDN 6/18/2025 11:42

5d ago11:42

11:42

By Gulvan and Joe

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GQDN 6/17/2025 15:06

6d ago15:06

15:06

By Gulvan and Joe

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GQDN 6/16/2025 11:44

7d ago11:44

11:44

By Gulvan and Joe

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Episode 25 – Celebration! Warcraft 30, Down Time, and the Best NPC is… 1:58:30

8d ago1:58:30

1:58:30

Episode 25 – Celebration! Warcraft 30, Down Time, and the Best NPC is… Show Notes Welcome to Episode 25! – 1:54 A celebration in three parts, the first of which is celebrating my return to WoW and the SQ mic after an unforeseen absence. Big thanks to Ali for coming on for Episode 24 and to Ali and Gin for having me on Live, Laugh, Lore to talk star…

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S10E17: The Case Show 1:47:30

9d ago1:47:30

1:47:30

Gulvan and Joe discuss the XBOX & PC Gaming Showcases, Switch 2 Breaks records, Final Fanatsy MTG Launch, and Sony PS PLus changes. Continue reading →By Gulvan and Joe

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GQDN 6/13/2025 13:10

10d ago13:10

13:10

By Gulvan and Joe

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Pandaria's New Path: Class Changes and Celestial Dungeons 34:15

10d ago34:15

34:15

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The Pig and Whistle podcast brings you the latest Mists of Pandaria Classic beta changes, highlighting Celestial Dungeons and substantial class balance adjustments that will reshape the expansion's gameplay experience. • Weekly news …

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GQDN 6/12/2025 9:52

11d ago9:52

9:52

By Gulvan and Joe

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GQDN 6/11/2025 11:11

12d ago11:11

11:11

By Gulvan and Joe

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WoW's Great Add-on Purge: What You Need to Know Before They're Gone 23:48

12d ago23:48

23:48

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! World of Warcraft is implementing major changes to add-ons in upcoming patches, restricting or making obsolete many popular tools that players rely on. These changes will affect how players experience raids, track damage, plan dungeo…

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The Future of Classic WoW Through a Modern Lens (Check description) 25:07

16d ago25:07

25:07

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Hey all had a few problems with the recording (multiple file corruptions) So having to do a rerun this week and will be fixed for Wednesdays Episodes, apologies! The nostalgia factor of WoW Classic's re-release seems to be fading, wi…

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Should Challenge Mode Rewards Return Through Classic? 27:46

19d ago27:46

27:46

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The long-standing divide between PvP and PvE content in World of Warcraft creates a troubling imbalance that leaves competitive players feeling overlooked and undervalued. This midweek episode dives deep into the systemic problems fa…

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Tales from Azeroth: UI Overhaul and PvP Rating Concerns 25:08

24d ago25:08

25:08

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The World of Warcraft roadmap is accelerating faster than many players anticipated. An encrypted patch for 11.2.5 has been discovered on test realms, suggesting we're heading toward an expansion announcement potentially as early as A…

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Azeroth Awaits: Mists of Pandaria Release Date Revealed 24:29

26d ago24:29

24:29

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The mists are parting as we dive into the official announcement of Mists of Pandaria Classic's release dates and everything you need to know about WoW's journey to the mysterious continent of Pandaria. Mark your calendars for July 1s…

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Exploring Azeroth: Escaping the Frenzy, Embracing the Journey in WoW (rerun check description) 24:48

1M ago24:48

24:48

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Hey all just a rerun today due to the fact I'm currently getting over Covid hopefully I'll be okay for next week! We explore common questions and concerns from new and returning World of Warcraft players while offering perspective on…

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All We Ask For Is Communication PvP is in a sorry state 25:11

1M ago25:11

25:11

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The matchmaking rating system in World of Warcraft PvP has become a frustrating obstacle for players who genuinely love competitive gameplay. As ratings have deflated by nearly 1,000 points since Shadowlands, achievements that were o…

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The Divide: Classic vs. Retail WoW Debates 27:28

1M ago27:28

27:28

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Contradictory player opinions about Classic and Retail WoW reveal fundamental disconnects between what players claim they want and what they actually enjoy. • Classic players simultaneously demand "no changes" while requesting qualit…

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WoW Perspectives: Exploring the Best Zones, Characters, and Leveling Experiences 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth podcast explores personal favorites in World of Warcraft, from beloved zones to iconic characters, while sharing weekly game updates and nostalgic memories. • Weekly news update includes world b…

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Class Freedom, Leveling Tips, and PvP Strategies for World of Warcraft Players 20:19

2M ago20:19

20:19

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! We dive into the possibility of Blizzard removing race-class restrictions, examining ways that lore could support combinations like Night Elf Paladins and Undead Light-wielders. Our discussion expands to provide guidance for new subs…

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Azeroth's Tavern Talk: WoW Updates and Insights 30:38

2M ago30:38

30:38

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! We tackle the latest developments in World of Warcraft, from the Mists of Pandaria Classic beta to upcoming retail game features like the Lorewalking system and combat assistance features. • Weekly events include Shirai and Gobfather…

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Navigating Blizzard's World: PvE, PvP, and New Player Insights 27:07

2M ago27:07

27:07

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth podcast dissects forum debates about gear acquisition and endgame content priorities in World of Warcraft. We provide perspective on the ongoing tension between Mythic+ players and raiders while…

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Player Housing is coming, and it won't be handed to you on day one. 27:28

2M ago27:28

27:28

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! We dive into the newly announced details of player housing coming to World of Warcraft with the Midnight expansion. The system will be a progressive journey where players collect decorations through various gameplay activities. • Wee…

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Defensives, Meta, and MMR: Unpacking WoW PvP's Challenges 26:08

2M ago26:08

26:08

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The PvP scene in World of Warcraft deserves more attention, particularly regarding its current state and potential improvements that could increase player participation. • DPS players dying without using defensive cooldowns frustrate…

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Episode 24 – HDYS Interview with Ali! 1:34:43

2M ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Episode 24 – HDYS Interview with Ali! Show Notes Welcome to Episode 24! – 1:45 An interview with the creator of the now-retired Dungeon Fables podcast and the current co-host of Live, Laugh, Lore, Ali Andras! A variety of topics listed below but beginning with the current game in Undermine, DRIVE, and 11.5. Talking some WoD – 28:35 How Does Ali Sol…

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So You Want to Play WoW But Don't Know Which Button to Push? 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Welcome to the Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth, where we dive into various World of Warcraft subjects while enjoying a drink at Stormwind's iconic inn. • Weekly news update featuring Kordak and the Gobfather as current world bosse…

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Episode 23 – The 10 Years Ago Thing 2:36:42

2M ago2:36:42

2:36:42

Episode 23 – The 10 Years Ago Thing Show Notes Welcome to Episode 23! – 4:42 Another full episode as we dive into three areas! Best WoW NPC Tournament Coverage Rounds 1, 2, and 3 – 6:43 The upsets, the lopsided victories, and the first three rounds of this grueling six round tournament. Coverage by region. We end the segment with 8 NPCs left to fig…

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The PvP Dilemma: Why Your Favorite Class Feels Like a Punching Bag 22:01

2M ago22:01

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The current state of World of Warcraft PvP highlights several major issues, from class imbalances to reward systems and community behavior. We explore critical forum discussions to uncover where improvements are most needed and how B…

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Balancing an MMO: The Impossible Dream (rerun) 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The beautiful complexity of MMO class balance emerges from WoW's inherent design, where perfect equilibrium isn't just unattainable but actually undesirable for maintaining the game's essence. • Tips for making gold in Classic and re…

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Patch 11.1.5 and Season of Discovery Phase 8: Everything You Need to Know 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! The Pig and Whistle Tales from Azeroth podcast dives deep into the upcoming World of Warcraft Patch 11.1.5 and Season of Discovery Phase 8, breaking down all the new content, changes, and rewards players can expect. • Patch 11.1.5 re…

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The Great Debate: Classic vs. Retail WoW (Spoiler: It's Complicated) 23:54

3M ago23:54

23:54

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! We explore whether WoW players have become too entitled after 20+ years of content updates, examining forum discussions about player gratitude and the divide between PvP and PvE communities. • Weekly news: Current world bosses are Sh…

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Types of WoW players RERUN 30:11

3M ago30:11

30:11

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! THIS EPISODE IS A RERUN FROM AN EPISODE 5 YEARS AGO Exploring the diverse personalities that populate World of Warcraft, from the helpful to the toxic, and how these player archetypes shape our gaming experience. • The three main cat…

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The Ashbringer Returns: Season of Discovery Phase 8 Unveils Classic WoW's Greatest Mystery 28:24

3M ago28:24

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Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! Patch 11.1.5 introduces new features to World of Warcraft while Season of Discovery Phase 8 delivers the long-awaited Ashbringer questline alongside a brand-new raid. • Weekly world bosses: Kordrak and the Gobfather in Azoroth and th…

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Episode 22 – Bookending Gallywix, Best NPC Tournament, and Putting Light into the World 2:24:41

3M ago2:24:41

2:24:41

Episode 22 – Bookending Gallywix, Best NPC Tournament, and Putting Light into the World Show Notes Welcome to Episode 22! – 3:06 Big thanks to Ease, the host of Realm Maintenance, for interviewing me for that podcast a couple weeks ago; great conversation about WoW, 11.1, and Solo Queue; check it out on your podcast feed of choice or (hopefully) it…

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Modern WoW has finally become the casual-friendly game it promised to be. 26:49

3M ago26:49

26:49

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! World of Warcraft's latest expansion The War Within has dramatically improved the game's accessibility for returning and casual players, abandoning problematic borrowed power systems in favor of more flexible progression options. • S…

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Freedom to Create: WoW's Player Housing System Reveals Impressive Details 21:32

3M ago21:32

21:32

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! World of Warcraft's upcoming player housing system in the Midnight expansion offers unprecedented creative freedom with both basic and advanced decoration modes. The feature includes complete customization of interior elements with c…

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The PvP Problem: Healers and Awareness in Solo Shuffle 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

Praises or critics can be send here! Also if there's anything you wish to hear about please send your requests here! PvP awareness and toxicity toward healers has reached critical levels in World of Warcraft's Solo Shuffle, resulting in a significant healer shortage and declining gameplay quality. Discipline Priests are dominating Season 2 while ma…

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