Best Raid Queue Podcasts (2025)

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

15d ago1:58:30

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

2M ago1:34:43

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

3M 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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Episode 22 – Bookending Gallywix, Best NPC Tournament, and Putting Light into the World 2:24:41

3M ago2:24:41

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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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Episode 21 – Undermine, You Get My Drift? 2:20:11

4M ago2:20:11

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Episode 21 – Undermine, You Get My Drift? Show Notes Welcome to Episode 21! – 8:58 Busy world in life, in game, and in podcast. Lots of 11.1 going on! “What have you done lately?” – 16:17 Love is in the Air recap Library in our Player Housing when? Barely hitting the 2000 points for the Trading Post An unexpected and difficult adventure to earn the…

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Episode 20 – The 1st Annual State of the Warcraft World Conversation with Gershom! 1:47:19

4M ago1:47:19

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Episode 20 – The 1st Annual State of the Warcraft World Conversation with Gershom! Show Notes Welcome to Episode 20! – 3:10 Solo Queue welcomes back Gershom, co-host of the Thrall’s Balls podcast and a big early supporter of me and this show one year after being the first How Do You Solo? Interview guest. We are here to talk about the state of Worl…

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Episode 19 – Three Drinks in on Lunar Love, Confucianism, Socrates, 11.1, and a Meh Castle 2:02:57

5M ago2:02:57

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Episode 19 – Three Drinks in on Lunar Love, Confucianism, Socrates, 11.1, and a Meh Castle Show Notes Welcome to Episode 19! – 8:04 A few words from me on the guiding principles of Solo Queue and why consistent publishing is not really one of them. Sorry to miss the two episodes a month pattern on the very first month. I am okay with that and hopef…

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Episode 18 - How Do You Solo? Interview with The Snek of Vol'dun! 1:40:07

5M ago1:40:07

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Episode 18 – How Do You Solo? Interview with The Snek of Vol’dun! Show Notes Welcome to Episode 18! First episode of 2025 and Season 2 of Solo Queue is an interview with The Snek of Vol’dun, a vocal proponent of making the Sethrak a playable race. A chance social media encounter turned into a great conversation with a fellow solo player. Still plan…

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Episode 17 – The Real Anniversary Episode 2:12:27

6M ago2:12:27

2:12:27

Episode 17 – The Real Anniversary Episode Show Notes Welcome to Episode 17! First year of Solo Queue in the books and stumbling into some creative WoW-adjacent media got me thinking about all the value added to WoW by content creators outside of Blizzard. Four Tanks and a Healer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A47d3fjDNSQ Stormwind University: htt…

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Episode 16 - How Do You Solo? Interview with Josh Allen! 1:29:37

7M ago1:29:37

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Episode 16 – How Do You Solo? Interview with Josh AllenShow Notes Welcome to Episode 16! Not a lot in the way of show notes for this episode. There is an intro with me trying to dream up the perfect person to talk about the past, present, and future of the Warcraft universe in the wake of Warcraft Direct. Then… Interview with Josh Allen, aka Lore, …

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Episode 15 - Princes and Paupers 2:26:01

8M ago2:26:01

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Episode 15 – Princes and PaupersShow Notes Welcome to Episode 15! Anniversary Trivia returns, it is good to be in game and behind microphone again, hanging at the 20th Anniversary event, and so much going on! November News at the 20th Anniversary Celebration – 13:50•07 is coming, including Siren Isle zone.•Classic News – Cata Classic gets the Firel…

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Episode 14 - Losing the War Within My Schedule 1:50:12

9M ago1:50:12

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Episode 14 – Losing the War Within My ScheduleShow Notes Welcome to Episode 14! Getting the episode started, an apology for how I got it started, and can I mention my busy schedule any more times? Hold my Thunder 45… September News – Where better to do the news than at Brewfest! 15:131.RWF is over. Nuf said.2.Getting into Raid Story Mode and Max Le…

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Episode 13 - Early or Not, Here It Comes 1:32:32

10M ago1:32:32

1:32:32

Episode 13 - Early or Not, Here it ComesThe War Within launchesFull episode notes to come after I get a little sleep and get bored during a meeting at work.DaveBy Dave Gagne

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Episode 12 - You Still Want to Start WoW NoW? Part 2 1:33:35

11M ago1:33:35

1:33:35

Episode 12 - You Still Want to Start WoW NoW? Part 2Show NotesOpening Bit•Official Apology letter from Solo Queue HQ for the delay of Part 2 A Few More Words on the WoW Map•The whole screen map, zooming in and out•The quest log and small map, explanation of different types of quests and all the new symbols added to the map legend A Few More Words o…

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Episode 11 – Up All Night 1:51:58

11M ago1:51:58

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Episode 11 – Up All NightShow Notes Welcome to Episode 11! – 3:25 (10:00 pm)The goal of this episode was to throw age to the wind and unwisely pull an all-nighter enjoying the final days of Dragonflight and recording an episode. The segments of the show are broken up by hours in the all-nighter! Stick around to find out how it goes. July News – 7:4…

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Episode 10 – How Do You Solo? Interview with Gin! 1:31:25

12M ago1:31:25

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Episode 10 – How Do You Solo Interview with Gin!Show Notes Welcome to Episode 10! – 3:25Introducing…Gin! – 4:37 1.Finding WoW2.Warcraft II music holds up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwWh1xy6gvU 3.History as a raider and social aspects of WoW – 15:304.How does Gin solo? Story or single-player challenges, like Delves – 28:305.Delves as the evolut…

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Episode 9 - First Raid Clear of…Dazar’alor? 1:09:51

1y ago1:09:51

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Episode 9 – First Raid Clear of…Dazar'alor?Show Notes Welcome to Episode 9! – 3:27•Sound issues lately - I think I have them resolved.•Goodpods listed Solo Queue was as a Top 50 video game podcast last month!•Upcoming episodes: 10 will be an HDYS interview with Gin of Live, Laugh, Lore podcast. Ep. 11 will be just the second half of the introductio…

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Episode 8 – So You Want to Start WoW NoW? 1:31:26

1y ago1:31:26

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Episode 8 – So You Want to Start WoW NoW?Show NotesThe Basics of WoW •What is an MMORPG (and why is this a solo podcast?)•What is WoW?◦Scene - Azeroth, Draenor, Argus and other planets in the universe◦High-fantasy world of physical combat, magic, cosmic forces, politics, conflict, and the lives of various everyday characters of many races◦Timeline …

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Episode 7 - The Just Barely Not April April Episode (Oops I…) 1:01:17

1y ago1:01:17

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Episode 7 - The Just Barely Not April April Episode (Oops I…) Welcome to episode 7:I started with good intentions of hitting the main topic of how to start playing WoW in 2024.Well, news swallowed up most of our time, so that topic is coming to a special episode soon! The all-new “I Was Wrong” segmentA healthy mea culpa for various incorrections in…

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Episode 6 - The Just Barely Not March March Episode 1:24:00

1+ y ago1:24:00

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Episode 6 - The Just Barely Not March March EpisodeWelcome to episode:Odd time in WoW for me, vacation, time away, busy, end of expansionBack to some basics. We are in one of my favorite Horde starting zones, MulgoreWhat did I accomplish in WoW last month?•Vacation stuff•No SoD•Did rip out the Hearthstone event•Did my March Trading Post and 1000 te…

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Episode 5 - What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a new expansion) 1:06:36

1+ y ago1:06:36

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Episode 5 - What to Expect When You're Expecting (a WoW expansion) Show Notes Welcome back for episode 5 of Solo Queue and welcome to you if this is your first time listening. 1. Opening thoughts Coming to you from the westernmost island of Pandaria, in the Townlong Steppes and looking for any sign of a land mass that could host The War Within. I a…

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Episode 4 - The First ”How Do You Solo?” Interview featuring Gershom! 1:21:13

1+ y ago1:21:13

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Show Notes for Episode 4:I hope you enjoy this first attempt to interview members of the World of Warcraft community about how they play, the role WoW plays in their lives, and issues around the game.For a first interview subject, the choice was obvious. As co-host of the Thrall's Balls podcast, Gershom was the first WoW content creator to reach ou…

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Episode 3 - Are the Seeds of Renewal Worth Planting? 1:15:36

1+ y ago1:15:36

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Episode 3 is up and focused on the breadth of features in 10.2.5. Are you liking the breadth or wishing for more depth? Ever completed a Superbloom but forgot to pick up the quest first? Comments, answers & help for all of it, along with an expansion announcement! (SQ, not WoW) SQ Ep. 3 is on your podcast platform of choice. I'll see you out there!…

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Episode 2 - Is This the Golden Age? 1:19:33

1+ y ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Ep. 2 Show NotesNews: 2024 Roadmap; Community Council Interview, 10.2.5 soon!Side Quest: PTR Follower Dungeons reviewMy Month in WoW: Many levels from XP boost, trivia; breaking down & joining SoDQuestion of the Month: What excites you about WoW’s future?Next Month: What are you using your boost on?Main Topic: Is WoW entering a Golden Age? YES!Cont…

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Episode 1 - ”Is This Thing On?” 52:50

1+ y ago52:50

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New podcast about adventuring alone in WoW with Dave GagneMain Topic: Why this podcast at this time?Question of the month: What has you excited about WoW?News: Features for solo players; CoT trivia; Gear UpdatesRoundup of resources for solo playersNext month: testing Follower DungeonsThanks to my loving, patient wifeAll music/sound effects property…

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Episode 0 - Coming Soon... 2:44

1+ y ago2:44

2:44

The introduction episode of Solo Queue, a new monthly podcast about adventuring alone in Azeroth. Host Dave Gagne will share his experiences playing the massive multiplayer game World of Warcraft while steering clear of other players. Coming soon to a podcast feed near you and info on most social media platforms at soloqueuewow. See you out there!…

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Episode 7 - Of Anime and Cats 1:15:39

6y ago1:15:39

1:15:39

The Raid Queue reconvenes to discuss SDCC, E3, and anime! How does it all come together? Listen and find out! Check out the Raid Queue stream at www.twitch.tv/kitxtsuki or email us at [email protected]. Opening/Closing theme "The News" By DJ Quads, @aka-dj-quads on SoundCloud.

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Episode 6 - Pre-E3 and all's well 53:50

6y ago53:50

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Connor and Matt pontificate quietly on the state of gaming Pre- 2019 E3 before any of the leaks happen. Check out the Raid Queue stream at www.twitch.tv/kitxtsuki or email us at [email protected]. Opening/Closing theme "The News" By DJ Quads, @aka-dj-quads on SoundCloud.

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Episode 5 - To all the fanboys I've hated before 1:31:36

6+ y ago1:31:36

1:31:36

We yell about Kingdom Hearts 3, we talk Nintendo, and we gush about Rune Factory. Check out the Raid Queue stream at www.twitch.tv/kitxtsuki or email us at [email protected]. Opening/Closing theme "The News" By DJ Quads, @aka-dj-quads on SoundCloud.

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Episode 4 - GOTY 2018 1:59:41

6+ y ago1:59:41

1:59:41

GOTY lists start at 21:25. What game am best game? We do all of the science needed to tell you. Check out the Raid Queue stream at www.twitch.tv/kitxtsuki or email us at [email protected]. Opening/Closing theme "The News" By DJ Quads, @aka-dj-quads on SoundCloud.

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Episode 3 - Aluminum Falcon 1:39:49

6+ y ago1:39:49

1:39:49

We discus the recent Game Awards show, Smash Bros. success, and ridiculous number of other topics! Our apologies, we had some mic issues this week. Check out the Raid Queue stream at www.twitch.tv/kitxtsuki. Opening/Closing theme "The News" By DJ Quads, @aka-dj-quads on SoundCloud.

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Episode 2 - Pokemon Let's Not 1:30:09

6+ y ago1:30:09

1:30:09

Catch up with the Raid Queue - We are all playing Pokemon Let's Go, Matt learns what IVs are, and we discuss the video game politics of Playstation declining to go to E3. Check out the Raid Queue stream at https://www.twitch.tv/kitxtsuki. Opening/Closing theme "The News" By DJ Quads, @aka-dj-quads on SoundCloud.…

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Episode 1 - What the heck is a Hypermart? 1:07:51

6+ y ago1:07:51

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Welcome to the first ever Raid Queue - we catch up on the games we are playing, Red Dead 2, Blizzcon, and a look back on the failure that was Wal-Mart's Hypermart. Opening/Closing theme "The News" By DJ Quads, @aka-dj-quads on SoundCloud.

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