Talking WoW

Imagine being a World of Warcraft player and eventually writing the very stories that shape the game. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by New York Times best-selling author Adam Christopher, who has written his Warcraft novella, *Heartlands*. Adam takes us on a journey through Warcraft history to the present day, sharing his humble beginnings as a Warcraft gamer and his evolution into...

The War Within might just be the most solo-friendly expansion in World of Warcraft's history. In this episode of Talking WoW, Thom and Marty chat about some of the features that shine on the days you don't feel like playing with other people! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.

The War Within has been a fantastic expansion for World of Warcraft, but there are some aspects that might leave you feeling a bit frustrated. In this episode of Talking WoW, Thom and Marty discuss the areas that seem to have taken a step back from Dragonflight, raising questions about why Blizzard has made these changes. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on ou...

The Horde and the Alliance have finally found peace in World of Warcraft—or have they? In this episode of Talking WoW, we welcome streamer and content creator ArchmageSar to discuss the remaining obstacles that must be addressed before players from both factions can truly achieve their happy ending. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel. Gues...

With World of Warcraft celebrating its 20th anniversary, there has been a lot of in-game activity to mark this significant occasion. In this episode of Talking WoW, we share our thoughts on whether this anniversary celebration is one you shouldn’t miss. We also discuss why Blizzard chose to host a party in the desert and how we are enjoying the opportunity to revisit the classic Blackrock Depths d...

Can you believe that World of Warcraft is now 20 years old? In this episode of Talking WoW, Thom and Marty take a stroll down memory lane, sharing stories from both in-game experiences and real life. They reflect on how this iconic game has changed their lives forever! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.

World of Warcraft is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary within the game, and players can earn iconic remastered Tier 2 sets as rewards. In this episode of Talking WoW, we review all thirteen sets and rate them according to our opinions. Which set will emerge as the Tier 2 Re-do champion? View the sets here for yourself and see if you agree! A video version of this podcast with closed capti...

With no BlizzCon in 2024, it was up to the Warcraft Direct to deliver some big announcements to end the year, and you can say we got at least one! In this episode of Talking WoW, Thom and Marty react to the much-requested player housing feature being added to the game in the upcoming expansion Midnight: will it work better than Warlords of Draenor's garrisons, and what will it cost us to have a pl...

Blizzard has added a new store mount that offers Mail and Auction House access for a limited time during the 20-Year World of Warcraft Anniversary Event. In this episode of Talking WoW, we talk about feelings around dropping that much change on a 'micro-transaction', whether it will influence future shop additions, and if this mount will be a financial success. A video version of this podcast with...

The War Within expansion has introduced Delves, small instances that you can tackle solo or in a group for fantastic rewards! In this episode of Talking WoW, we’re putting on our explorer hats to discuss our experiences so far. Thom shares a surprising insight about this feature, while Marty takes every opportunity to criticize Brann Bronzebeard for his shortcomings. A video version of this podcas...

The War Within expansion is go, and we’re excited to experience Warbands in all their glory. In this episode of Talking WoW, Marty and Thom return from their summer break to share how many alts Marty has now and discuss why it's easier than ever to start creating new characters! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.

Usually, between the end of an expansion and the launch of a new one, World of Warcraft has been known for its epic content droughts. In this episode of Talking WoW, we decide if WoW Remix is the perfect antidote and what minor improvements could be made to this mode to turn it into the most incredible way to play World of Warcraft while we wait for a shiny new expansion! A video version of this p...

World of Warcraft Remix is in full swing, and for some players, this is the first time they will experience the Mists of Pandaria expansion properly. In this episode of Talking WoW, Sean from the Recruit A Friend Podcast joins us to give us his thoughts on what it's like to enter the Mists for the first time, having missed it originally back in 2012. A video version of this podcast with closed cap...

The War Within Beta is here, and the Shadow And Fury Trailer has been released! In this episode of Talking WoW, we'll review the characters appearing in the trailer, speculate about the dark future that may be in store for Azeroth, and debate whether Xal'atath is being positioned as a force for good or evil! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Chan...

We went to London to attend a World of Warcraft community event! In this episode of Talking WoW, we reminisce about meeting people outside the game, discuss why these events are so important, and why we can't wait for the next one! A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.

The Dark Heart patch has arrived in World of Warcraft and is laying the narrative foundations for the Worldsoul Saga! In this episode of Talking WoW we give our thoughts on the reintroduction of Xal'atath who will be focal part of the story, figure out why we haven't heard the 'radiant song', and discuss a multi-verse theory that might blow our minds. A video version of this podcast with closed ca...

The War Within Alpha is well underway, offering us an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming expansion's highly-anticipated features. In this episode of Talking WoW, we take a closer look at Hero Talents, and try to decide if this overly ambitious feature is going to embrace the class fantasy that it is seemingly promising, or will it fall short? A video version of this podcast with closed captions...

The War Within Alpha has arrived, offering us sneak peek at the upcoming expansion's features. In this episode of Talking WoW, we focus on Warbands and everything account-wide and why this might be the single most significant feature update in the history of World of Warcraft for alt lovers. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on our YouTube Channel.

The War Within Alpha is upon us, allowing us to look at some of the upcoming features of this new expansion. In this episode of Talking WoW, we focus on one of the flagship features: Delves! We uncover whether this will be a satisfying solo experience and what treasures might await those who join this expedition along with famous adventurer Brann Bronzebeard! A video version of this podcast with c...

With the upcoming 10.2.7 patch, World of Warcraft will introduce a new game mode called WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. This mode will allow players to "Experience the wonders of Pandaria anew but with fresh new loot—and (almost) unlimited power." In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by recurring guest Dusty to open a barrel of reaction to this announcement, including some time on PTR, whic...

Season 4 of Dragonflight is on the horizon, and with that, a return to much of the content we've already played, just with higher rewards. In this episode of Talking WoW, we are joined by Twitch streamer and Mythic pumper BigBadBeardo to discuss if this final season is something to be excited about and how we feel about playing Dragonflight dungeons and raids all over again before The War Within....

Plunderstorm is the talk of the town in World of Warcraft with its introduction in 10.2.6, and many players and content creators find themselves looking ahead at what this mode might offer in the future. In this episode of Talking WoW, we chat about some quality-of-life changes we'd like to see, things the game got right out of the box, and reveal some ambitious ideas for future maps. A video vers...

We finally know what 10.2.6 is: a new battle royale game mode called Plunderstorm. In this episode of Talking WoW, we welcome Sean from the Recruit a Friend podcast to share our initial reactions to this mode, if we'll play beyond level 40 renowned, and how we feel about the mode overall after many hours collecting plunder. A video version of this podcast with closed captions is also available on...

World of Warcraft celebrated ten years of another Blizzard title, Hearthstone, with a special limited-time in-game event that rewarded cosmetics and even a new mount. In the episode of Talking WoW, we reveal our hand and explain why we didn't think this occasion honoured Hearthstone the way it could have and what improvements we would like to see for future events. A video version of this podcast...

"How do you communicate in World of Warcraft these days?" In this episode of Talking WoW, we take a look back at the early days of the game, exploring how we made connections, the demise of Guild Chat, and how much things have changed in the current age., how we made connections, the death of Guild Chat, and how much of that has changed in the current age. A video version of this podcast with clos...