Azeroth United - A World of Warcraft Podcast

Denethar

Azeroth United is a weekly World of Warcraft podcast covering Modern WoW, WoW Classic, Warcraft lore, and the latest news from Azeroth. Join host Denethar, a longtime WoW fan and casual player, for thoughtful discussions about the stories, systems, and community shaping World of Warcraft. From expansion lore and Classic adventures to Delves, Raiding, Mythic+, and the future of the game, Azeroth United explores the topics that matter to players without losing sight of the joy of simply playing. This is a podcast from a casual player's perspective. While we tackle the big conversations surrounding competitive Raiding, Mythic+, and game design, you'll also hear about personal adventures, memorable questlines, collecting, and the everyday experiences that make Azeroth feel like home. Whether you're pushing difficult content, returning after a break, or just enjoying the journey at your own pace, there's a place for you here. Each episode brings together the week's biggest Blizzard and WoW news, updates from Modern and Classic, community discussion, and a deep dive into the stories and ideas shaping the game. Listen and find show notes: https://azerothunitedpod.com Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/pXsruFacFB Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AzerothUnited

  1. 4h ago

    World of Warcraft Forever and BlizzCon 2026

    Episode 154 | BlizzCon 2026 is in the books, and the future of Warcraft looks very different than it did a week ago. This week on Azeroth United, we're breaking down the biggest announcements from BlizzCon, including World of Warcraft: Forever, Midnight: Eclipse, The Last Titan, and the brand-new Warcraft III: Forsaken Kingdom campaign. We'll also look at what Blizzard revealed for Diablo, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and the surprising return of Heroes of the Storm before talking about the long-awaited return of StarCraft. But the main event is World of Warcraft: Forever. We'll dig into what Blizzard revealed, what we've learned since the announcement, what it could mean for the future of Classic WoW, and why I walked away from BlizzCon incredibly excited about this new version of Azeroth. Plus, I'll share some of my experiences from an unforgettable weekend at BlizzCon 2026. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:13:39 Mailbag 00:15:34 News 00:23:46 This Week in WoW 00:32:01 Main Topic - WoW Forever 01:21:07 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.

    World of Warcraft Forever and BlizzCon 2026
  2. Sep 9

    The Final Countdown to BlizzCon

    Episode 153 | BlizzCon 2026 is almost here! With just days to go before the big event, Denethar shares his final preparations and looks ahead to what Blizzard might have in store for World of Warcraft. This week, we discuss Liquid’s victory in the Venomous Abyss Race to World First, Midnight Patch 12.1.5, Blizzards weird StarCraft website teaser, and more. Plus, Blizzard’s history of expansion announcements and launch dates, the three major story eras of WoW, and what they could mean for the future of the World Soul Saga. From the latest news to one last round of BlizzCon anticipation, join us for the final countdown before Anaheim! For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:15:15 Mailbag 00:24:22 News 00:45:12 This Week in WoW 00:49:09 Main Topic - BlizzCon 2026 01:02:46 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.

    The Final Countdown to BlizzCon
  3. Sep 2

    BlizzCon 2026 Predictions

    Episode 152 | BlizzCon 2026 is almost here, and it’s time to make some predictions! This week on Azeroth United, we look ahead to Blizzard’s return to Anaheim and try to figure out what the company has planned for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, and the rest of the Blizzard universe. From the future of Modern WoW and the growing mystery surrounding Project Camelot, to the possibility of new games and some predictions that may come back to haunt me, we're putting it all on the table before BlizzCon begins. We’ll also talk about the history of BlizzCon, remember some notable moments, and look beyond BlizzCon 2026 and talk about where BlizzCon could be heading in the years ahead. Plus, in the news: Microsoft is reportedly shopping several Xbox franchises, including Warcraft and Diablo, to Hollywood, Project Ascension announces its shutdown, J'imothy is discovered in World of Warcraft, and the Race to World First enters its third reset. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:19:22 News 00:36:22 This Week in WoW 00:41:12 Main Topic - BlizzCon 2026 01:17:26 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.

    BlizzCon 2026 Predictions
  4. Aug 26

    The Business of Boosting in World of Warcraft

    Episode 151 | This week we're taking a look at the business of boosting in World of Warcraft. From Mage and Paladin dungeon boosts in Classic to paid raid clears, Mythic+ carries, WoW Tokens, gold buying, RMT, and even services that will play your character for you, boosting has grown into an entire industry surrounding World of Warcraft. But where's the line between paying another player for a service and simply paying someone else to play the game for you? We'll look at how boosting has evolved over the years, Blizzard's attempts to combat it, the connection between boosting, botting, and RMT, and whether paid progression actually affects the players who choose not to participate. Plus, we cover the latest news from around Azeroth, including TBC Anniversary Phase 3, another Project Camelot development, the latest from the Venomous Abyss Race to World First, and a preview of September's Trading Post. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:09:11 News 00:22:40 This Week in WoW 00:28:36 Main Topic - Boosting in WoW 01:01:48 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.

    The Business of Boosting in World of Warcraft
  5. Aug 19

    Race to World First - The Venomous Abyss

    Episode 150 | This week, we're getting ready for the Race to World First as the gates of The Venomous Abyss open! We'll take a look at all eight bosses waiting inside the new raid before turning our attention to the Race itself. Liquid has won four straight Race to World First events, but can anyone finally knock them off the top spot? We'll also take a bigger look at what the Race to World First has become. It's one of the biggest events in World of Warcraft, yet it's still entirely organized and funded by the guilds themselves. Has Mythic raiding become balanced around a competition that technically doesn't exist? Should Blizzard take a bigger role in the Race? And would making it an official E-Sport actually make things better, or ruin what makes the Race special? Plus, we cover the latest WoW news, including Midnight Season 2 class tuning, changes to Sparks, the upcoming Patch 12.1.5 PTR, player housing blueprints, and more. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:12:27 Mailbag 00:16:21 News 00:31:40 This Week in WoW 00:34:16 Main Topic - RWF The Venomous Abyss 01:08:53 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.

    Race to World First - The Venomous Abyss
  6. Aug 12

    The Evolution of World of Warcraft

    Episode 149 | World of Warcraft has changed a lot over the past 20+ years. But if you stepped away during Vanilla, The Burning Crusade, or Wrath of the Lich King and came back today, just how different would Azeroth actually feel? This week, Denethar takes a journey through the history of World of Warcraft, from Vanilla all the way to Midnight, looking at the major systems, features, and fundamental changes that transformed WoW along the way. From flying mounts, achievements, Dungeon Finder, and transmogrification to Mythic+, World Quests, Warbands, Delves, player housing, and everything in between, we're tracing how the WoW we started with became the game we play today. Plus, this week's news includes the departure of Blizzard composer Adam Burgess, reports of Blizzard becoming Xbox's top-performing studio, another mysterious Project Camelot development, Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 3 PTR testing, the latest Twitch Drop, Raider.IO's Midnight Season 1 recap, and everything you need to know as Curse of Ula'tek Season 2 gets underway. Whether you've been playing for twenty years, recently returned to Azeroth, or simply can't remember when half of these systems were added, this one's for you. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:09:47 Mailbag 00:14:31 News 00:27:49 This Week in WoW 00:32:32 Main Topic - Patch 12.1 01:12:37 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.

    The Evolution of World of Warcraft
  7. Aug 5

    Patch 12.1 The Curse of Ula'tek

    Episode 148 | Patch 12.1 is almost here, and this week I'm breaking down everything coming in The Curse of Ula'tek and Midnight Season 2. From the new Venomous Abyss raid, Altar of Fangs dungeon, Mythic+ Season 2, Delves, and the all-new Coiled Isle, to major updates for Housing, Discord integration, the user interface, and Blizzard's addon API changes, we'll cover everything you need to know before launch. I'll also walk through Blizzard's content rollout schedule so you'll know exactly what arrives on launch day, what unlocks the following weeks, and when Season 2 officially begins. Plus, all the latest World of Warcraft news, including the D&D crossover announcement, Season of Discovery Fake Fresh, Burning Crusade Season 2, the August Trading Post, the latest Midnight comic, and more. For links and other information, visit our Website | http://azerothunitedpod.com Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft | https://www.dungeonsanddragons.com/world-of-warcraft/ Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:09:47 Mailbag 00:14:31 News 00:27:49 This Week in WoW 00:32:32 Main Topic - Patch 12.1 01:12:37 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.

    Patch 12.1 The Curse of Ula'tek
  8. Jul 29

    Why Does Gaming Get So Toxic?

    Episode 147 | This week, a series of events in the WoW community got us thinking about something much bigger than one guild, one streamer, or one game. Join us as we explore why toxicity has become such a common part of online gaming, from World of Warcraft to EVE Online, League of Legends, Valorant, and beyond. Why does it happen? Is it getting worse? And what can we learn from our own experiences? No drama. No finger-pointing. Just an honest conversation about gaming, community, and remembering that there's a real person on the other side of the keyboard. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com The Guild: Ren Faire'd | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/feliciaday/watchtheguild Dark Legacy Comics | https://www.darklegacycomics.com/ Podcast Social Media: ✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p ✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited ✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media: ☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01 ☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01 ☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting 00:11:08 News 00:48:14 This Week in WoW 00:54:09 Main Topic - Toxicity in Gaming 01:19:24 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft® ©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music "Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.

    Why Does Gaming Get So Toxic?
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Azeroth United is a weekly World of Warcraft podcast covering Modern WoW, WoW Classic, Warcraft lore, and the latest news from Azeroth. Join host Denethar, a longtime WoW fan and casual player, for thoughtful discussions about the stories, systems, and community shaping World of Warcraft. From expansion lore and Classic adventures to Delves, Raiding, Mythic+, and the future of the game, Azeroth United explores the topics that matter to players without losing sight of the joy of simply playing. This is a podcast from a casual player's perspective. While we tackle the big conversations surrounding competitive Raiding, Mythic+, and game design, you'll also hear about personal adventures, memorable questlines, collecting, and the everyday experiences that make Azeroth feel like home. Whether you're pushing difficult content, returning after a break, or just enjoying the journey at your own pace, there's a place for you here. Each episode brings together the week's biggest Blizzard and WoW news, updates from Modern and Classic, community discussion, and a deep dive into the stories and ideas shaping the game. Listen and find show notes: https://azerothunitedpod.com Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/pXsruFacFB Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AzerothUnited

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