Winkari

The Journey: A Guild Wars 2 Podcast

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Welcome traveler. My name is Winkari, and this is The Journey, a Guild Wars 2 Podcast. Years ago, I played the original Guild Wars and its expansions, as well as Guild Wars 2 at launch, up until halfway through the Path of Fire expansion. Years later, as a forty-something guy, I returned to the game, rolling a new character, ready to begin afresh! This podcast chronicles that journey…Tyria provides an escape from my everyday life. I’m happily married and have two wonderful daughters, but still savor the moments I get to log in and be transported to another place. A magical place. A place that...

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Episode 15 - Divinity's Reach 17.06.2026 1:08:49

In Episode 15, we explore every nook and cranny of the human capital city, Divinity's Reach. (02:24) Waypoint Unknown (04:25) News and Updates (26:10) Forum Find (29:06) Divinity's Reach (01:07:16) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , Bluesky , Threads , Facebook

Episode 14 - Guild Wars 3: What We Know So Far 10.06.2026 31:29

In Episode 14, we discuss the official announcement of Guild Wars 3, what we know so far, and details of how it affects Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars: Reforged. (00:28) Intro (05:04) Guild Wars 3 (13:56) Guild Wars 2 (19:36) Guild Wars: Reforged and Hall of Monuments (22:47) Final Thoughts (29:43) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube...

Episode 13 - Brisban Wildlands 16.04.2026 1:02:41

In Episode 13, I explore the Brisban Wildlands and experience the April Fools' event for the first time. (01:55) Waypoint Unknown (03:48) News & Updates (15:01) Forum Find (16:40) Brisban Wildlands (55:48) April Fools' Event (01:00:50) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , Bluesky , Threads , Facebook

Episode 12 - Tyria Talk with TheQuestingDad 02.04.2026 1:08:32

In Episode 12, I talk all things Tyria with GW2 content creator, TheQuestingDad! (02:10) Waypoint Unknown (04:03) News & Updates (14:16) Forum Find (19:05) Tyria Talk (01:05:01) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , Bluesky , Threads , Facebook TheQuestingDad: Twitch , YouTube

Episode 11 - Caledon Forest and the Grove 19.03.2026 1:05:30

In Episode 11, I explore the Sylvari starting zone of Caledon Forest and their capital city, The Grove. I also complete the Explorable Mode of the Ascalonian Catacombs Dungeon. (02:37) Waypoint Unknown (05:49) News & Updates (11:52) Forum Find (13:07) Caledon Forest (42:33) The Grove (54:05) Ascalonian Catacombs - Explorable Mode (01:01:57) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail...

Episode 10 - Metrica Province and Rata Sum 05.03.2026 1:02:34

In Episode 10, I explore the Asuran starting zone of Metrica Province and their capital city, Rata Sum! (02:57) Waypoint Unknown (04:56) News & Updates (16:26) Forum Find (19:22) Metrica Province (48:57) Rata Sum (59:02) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , Bluesky , Threads , Facebook

Episode 9 - A Slight Do-Over 19.02.2026 1:11:51

In Episode 9, I re-roll my character and discuss my experience in the Lunar New Year Holiday event. (03:27) Waypoint Unknown (06:52) News & Updates (17:14) Re-Rolling My Character (57:07) Lunar New Year (1:09:58) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , Bluesky , Threads , Facebook

Episode 8 - Harathi Hinterlands and Caudecus's Manor 05.02.2026 1:07:07

In Episode 8, I explore Harathi Hinterlands and complete the Story Mode of Caudecus's Manor & Chapter 4 of my Personal Story. (03:27) Waypoint Unknown (06:25) News & Updates (21:51) Harathi Hinterlands (49:08) Caudecus's Manor - Story Mode (53:46) Personal Story - Chapter 4 (01:05:33) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , B...

Episode 7 - Gendarran Fields and Ascalonian Catacombs 23.01.2026 58:36

In Episode 7, I explore Gendarran Fields, complete Chapter 3 of my Personal Story, and complete the Ascalonian Catacombs Story Mode Dungeon. (01:31) Waypoint Unknown (14:55) News & Updates (17:32) Gendarran Fields (42:28) Personal Story - Chapter 3 (49:55) Ascalonian Catacombs - Story Mode (57:12) Outro PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , Yo...

Episode 6 - GW2: A New Beginning 08.01.2026 1:00:00

In Episode 6, I begin a brand new journey into Guild Wars 2, rolling a new character and starting from scratch. I discuss my first impressions of the starting zones of Queensdale and Kessex Hills, and the in-game holiday, Wintersday! (02:14) Waypoint Unknown (04:52) News & Updates (11:20) Character Creation (15:20) Queensdale (33:55) Kessex Hills (51:42) Wintersday (58:17) Outro PATREON: gwjou...

Podcast Trailer - The Journey Begins... 05.01.2026 2:27

This is the trailer for The Journey: A Guild Wars 2 Podcast. In it, I explain who the podcast is for and what to expect from each episode. If you like what you hear, make sure to follow the podcast on your preferred platform. Enjoy! PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , Bluesky , Threads , Facebook

Episode 5 - The Game I Didn't Know I Wanted 16.12.2025 10:19

In Episode 5, I explain why and how the podcast is changing directions... PATREON: gwjourneypod EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , Bluesky , Threads , Facebook

(WoW Era) Episode 4 - Wrapping Up The War Within 02.12.2025 52:40

***THIS IS AN ARCHIVED EPISODE OF WHEN I COVERED WORLD OF WARCRAFT. NEW LISTENERS SHOULD START AT EPISODE 5. In Episode 4, I complete my final quests and goals for The War Within, give the expansion an overall review, and cover the 21st Anniversary Event and Pilgrim's Bounty holiday. (02:09) Where in the WoW are We? (14:45) Wrapping Up The War Within (40:27) 21st Anniversary Event (47:52) Pilgrim'...

(WoW Era) Episode 3 - Death Knights and Goblins and Worgen, Oh My! 18.11.2025 46:03

***THIS IS AN ARCHIVED EPISODE OF WHEN I COVERED WORLD OF WARCRAFT. NEW LISTENERS SHOULD START AT EPISODE 5. In Episode 3, I share my leveling experience in the Death Knight, Goblin, and Worgen starting zones. I also give my feedback on participating in the Moonkin Festival for the first time. (01:23) Where in the WoW are We? (13:44) Death Knights (21:28) Goblins (27:02) Worgen (41:32) Moonkin Fes...

(WoW Era) Episode 2 - All Content is Current Content 04.11.2025 1:06:21

***THIS IS AN ARCHIVED EPISODE OF WHEN I COVERED WORLD OF WARCRAFT. NEW LISTENERS SHOULD START AT EPISODE 5. In this episode, I discuss my time finishing up my delve achievements for War Within, unlocking and exploring Old Instances, questing through Vashj'ir, and participating in the recent holidays of Brewfest, Hallow's End, and Day of the Dead! (02:54) Where in the WoW are We? (16:16) Delves (2...

(WoW Era) Episode 1 - WoW Did We Get Here? 28.10.2025 33:18

***THIS IS AN ARCHIVED EPISODE OF WHEN I COVERED WORLD OF WARCRAFT. NEW LISTENERS SHOULD START AT EPISODE 5. I discuss my journey TO World of Warcraft, including my favorite games of all time, all the MMOs I’ve played throughout the years, and why I always end up coming back to WoW at the end of the day. I also talk about what the game provides for me, personally, and how I like to play it. Finall...