All posts by Darryl

Episode 213 – OMG OWL MDI AWC WTF BBQ

In episode with 213 the boys are joined by Thyst of the Lagging Balls and Convert to Raid podcasts and this time it’s all about esports! Come hang out as the crew talk about all the things around Overwatch League and Warcraft Mythic Dungeon Invitational!

 

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https://twitter.com/Thyst03

Episode 211 – A.K.A. The Banshee Queen

In episode 211 the boys are joined by Nick from the Tauren and Goblin podcast to get all sweet back story on everyone’s favorite banshee queen, Sylvanas! Come listen in as the crew talks all about how Sylvanas made her way from ranger general to warchief of the horde!

 

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https://twitter.com/WookieeBH
https://twitter.com/wowtalkmtb
https://twitter.com/taurengoblin

Episode 210 – Anduin’s Fault

In episode 210 the boys are joined by Katie from the Tauren and Goblin podcast to get all the history on the boy king himself, Anduin Wrynn! We start all the way back with Classic WoW and work our way up to the Battle for Azeroth trailers. Come for the lore, stay for the horde bias! This is one episode you do not want to miss!

 

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https://twitter.com/Hyrulemaster77

Episode 209 – Let’s Talk About Tanks, Buddy

In episode 209 the boys are joined by Llarold from Wow At Night to talk all about tanking in Battle for Azeroth. Come hang out as the boys talk about all the changes to tanking in general, global cooldown madness, and how each spec compares to it’s currently Legion live counterpart.

 

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https://twitter.com/LlaroldLive
http://wowatnight.com

Episode 207 – Legion Lore with Lodur

In episode 207 of the Training Dummies the crew is joined by Blizzard Watch official Shaman and lore master, Joe Perez! It’s all about Legion as the boys dig deep into the story, from Gul’dan making his grand escape in Warlords all the way to Illidan making peace and going his own way. This recap of the Legion expansion is one you do not want to miss!

 

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https://twitter.com/LodurZJ

Episode 205 – Netdecking Is My Strong Suit

It’s episode 205 of the Training Dummies and the boys are joined by again by Hearthstone streamer Mageadeath! Come hang out as the crew talks about the brand new Hearthstone, The Witchwood! It’s all about the new hotness, or is it? Is cube lock and aggro paladin ruining the meta? Should Team 5 be more liberal with balance changes? This is one great discussion you don’t want to miss.

 

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https://twitter.com/mageadeath
https://www.twitch.tv/mageadeath

Episode 204 – You Are Not Prepared, But You Could Be

In episode 204 the boys are joined by Wowhead writer Anshlun! Come hang out as the crew highlights everything you need to get done before Battle for Azeroth drops!

 

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http://www.wowhead.com/what-to-do-before-battle-for-azeroth

https://twitter.com/Anshlun

Episode 203 – It’s Not a MOBA

In episode 203 the boys are joined by TBKzord, Ryan Rieder, of the Lords of the Storm podcast to talk all about Heroes of the Storm! Come hang out as the crew talks all about HGC, esports, being in the shadow of Overwatch, draft changes, and the overall health of the game.

 

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https://twitter.com/TBKzord

Episode 202 – Drunkenstone : The Witchwood

We know you loved our last Hearthstone expansion review so much that we decided to do another! Episode 202 of the Training Dummies is all about The Witchwood and the down and dirty of some key cards from the new expansion. Come hang out and see what all the Hearthstone hype is about!

 

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Episode 201 – Dummies In Training

In episode 201 the boys are joined once again by James Ridgers! As Rob and Darryl have finished up their couch to 5k training program, it’s time to take to unpack the experience and see what they boys have learned and where to go from here. Come hang out and listen as the crew talks all about accessories, apps, and how to take your running game to the next level!

 

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https://twitter.com/englishguy

Episode 200 – Shhhhh… It’s a Secret!

It’s episode 200!!!!… and the boys are joined by Iranda of the WoW secrets discord! Come hang out and learn about the untold, sad, puzzling, frustrating, hilarious, and downright absurd secrets the Warcraft team have buried deep in those game files.

 

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https://twitter.com/DarnItAgain
https://discord.gg/wowsecrets

Episode 199 – Mythic Plus Shenanigans

It’s episode 199 and the boys are joined by Sam from Blizz Pro and the Arcane Analysis podcast to talk all about Mythic Plus! Come hang out as the crew talks all about what it takes to be successful as a player trying to get that Mythic +15 achievement and how Blizzard has turned Mythic plus into an esport as well!

 

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https://twitter.com/ktjnwow
https://twitter.com/arcaneanalysis
https://mythicpl.us/

Episode 198 – Chain Mail Bikinis

In episode 198 the boys are joined by the one and only Bunny Ladame to talk all about keeping your swagger game on point with Transmog! Come hang out and get the low down on addons, professions, and everything you need to know to make sure you are looking your best when it’s time to slay internet dragons!

 

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https://twitter.com/bunnyladame

Episode 197 – The Artist Formerly Known As Whammo

In episode 197 the boys are joined by Mark Bryner from the Overwatch community team! We talk about what it looks like to drop everything and move across the country for a dream job at Blizzard Entertainment. Come hang out and get some insight on what it takes to be a part of the best of the best!

 

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https://twitter.com/Whammo_

Episode 196 – Hearthstone With Kripparrian

Hold on to your hearthstones kids because in Episode 196 the boys are joined by streamer Kripparrian! Come hang out as the crew talks about ladder, finding success in RNG, the current state of the game, dungeons and much more!

 

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https://twitter.com/Kripparrian
https://twitter.com/underflowR

Episode 195 – The REAL Superb OWL!

In episode 195 the boys are joined by Overbuff content creator Sabriel! No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about Overwatch League, but if you are still not sure what’s going on, this episode is for you. Everything from how OWL works, to map types, to scoring, to the new Blizzard studio, we talk about all the new League details.

 

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https://twitter.com/Sabriality
http://sabriel.me/

Episode 194 – Sim Yo Self

Have you ever checked out your class discord hoping for some help to figure out the right gear and talents, only to hear the dreaded “SIM YOSELF”? Well in episode 194 the boys are joined by Raidbots.com proprietor Seriallos. If you have ever felt like the process of simming your gear and sorting out your stat weights was more work than it’s worth, Raidbots is the place for you! Come hang out as the boys talk about how easy it is to figure out which one of those 14 trinkets in your bags are actually the best for you!

 

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https://www.raidbots.com/simbot
https://twitter.com/raidbots

Episode 191 – No Take Ladder

In episode 191 it’s time to pull up a chair by the hearth as the boys are joined by Twitch affiliate Mageadeath! With Kobolds and Catacombs having settled in, it’s time to find out where the meta has settled and what we can do to find success in the new Hearthstone expansion.

 

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https://twitter.com/mageadeath
https://www.twitch.tv/mageadeath

Episode 190 – Stay Classy: Death Knights

In episode 190 the Lich King has his own plans for his army of undead minions as the boys are joined by Nick from the Tauren and the Goblin podcast for the Death Knight edition of the Stay Classy series.

 

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https://twitter.com/WookieeBH

Episode 188 – Drunkenstone: Kobolds & Catacombs

Be warned: This is not your normal Training Dummies episode. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wonder what it would be like if Rob got drunk and Darryl got really drunk and they talked about the latest Hearthstone expansion and did a card review?” Well, wonder no more! That is exactly what Rob and Darryl did! Just remember. You were warned. And in case you were worried you missed some shows, don’t! We have decided to roll the Off The Rails episodes into the main numbering, so this would make this one 188.

 

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Episode 182 – Stay Classy: Druids

In episode 182 the boys are joined by Katie of the Tauren and the Goblin podcast. As we wind down the Stay Classy series, Katie gives all the leafy goodness about everyone’s favorite moonfire spamming furries, the Druids. We learn all about the order hall, followers, artifacts, and ask why the new Druid flight form might come with a bowl of oatmeal. Are the boys finally going soft on Druids?

 

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https://twitter.com/Hyrulemaster77
https://twitter.com/TaurenGoblin

Episode 181 – The Calm After The Con

All bets are off in episode 181 as James returns with a special edition post Blizzcon podcast takeover. Come hang out as the tables are turned on Rob and Darryl and they are on the other side of the interview. The crew talks about everything from Blizzcon highlights, to Esports, to who shot first, Anduin or Sylvanas?

 

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https://twitter.com/englishguy

Episode 180 – Stay Classy: Mages

In episode 180 the boys are back from Blizzcon and returning to the Stay Classy series with special guest Serephita! Come hang out as the crew covers the Mage story, class hall, artifact, and even a little Jaina love.

 

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https://twitter.com/serephita
https://www.twitch.tv/serephita

Episode 179 – BlizzCon: The Podcast Before The Con Before The Storm

In this final pre-Blizzcon episode the boys are joined by the Grand Puba of the Con Before The Storm, Ceraphus! Come hang out for episode 179 as the crew pulls back the curtain and talks about the gritty details of what it takes to pull off the largest community event before BlizzCon.

 

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https://twitter.com/Ceraphus
https://twitter.com/ConBeforeStorm
http://conbeforestorm.com/

Episode 178 – BlizzCon: All Aboard The Hype Train!

The Blizzcon hype continues as the boys are joined by Perculia from Wowhead! Come hang out as the crew talks all about the 2017 Blizzcon predictions, the official Wowhead party, the mythic dungeon invitational, and the currently state of Warcraft as of 7.3.2. Episode 178 is a good time you do not want to miss!

 

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https://twitter.com/perculia
http://www.wowhead.com/

https://twitter.com/BAHRAMYOUBand
https://bahramyou.com/

Episode 177 – Blizzcon: Soon™

Episode 177 is all about the Blizzcon hype! In this very special edition of the show the boys are joined by Blizzard Lead Program Manager, James Ridgers! Listen in as the crew talks all about what it takes to put on an event like Blizzcon. Everything from behind the scenes, to smoke and mirrors, to preparing for the unknown, and most importantly, being good to people.

 

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Episode 176 – Stay Classy: Hunters

In episode 176 the boys are joined by Alisaunder of the Hunting Party Podcast to continue the Stay Classy series. She gives us the lowdown on all the hunter goodness from class campaign, mount quest, and artifact weapons.

 

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https://twitter.com/Daisemiin

Episode 175 – Chromie’s Giant Buns

In episode 175 it’s time to get creative and the boys are joined by everyone’s favorite cosplay Chromie, Little Sparkz! The crew talks about everything from how cosplay can help with anxiety, costume budget, to Chromie’s giant buns. If you have ever wanted to make your own costumes or understand what it takes, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

 

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https://twitter.com/LittleSparkzLFG

Episode 174 – Stay Classy: Warlocks

In episode 174 the boys are joined by Frost Fables, Blizzard lore enthusiast, Odynus! This installment of the Stay Classy series is all about warlocks. If you are at all interested in the fel fiery goodness that those soul slinging demonic not-quite-a-mages are up to, then this is a show that you don’t want to miss.

 

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https://twitter.com/TheFrostFables

Episode 173 – Stay Classy: Rogues

In episode 173 the boys are joined once again by the one and only Anne Stickney! This time in the Stay Classy series it’s all about those sneaky sneak Rogues! We talk about everything from class hall, to artifact weapons, to the completely redesigned swashbuckling Outlaw specialization.

 

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https://twitter.com/Shadesogrey

Episode 172 – Stay Classy: Shaman

It’s Shaman day at the Training Dummies and this time the boys are joined by Blizzard Watch lore and Shaman aficionado, Joe Perez. In episode 172 we talk all about the journey to unite the elements, to the most evil follower Blizzard could find, to some super awesome 7.3 spoilers!

 

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https://twitter.com/LodurZJ

Episode 171 – Stay Classy: Warriors

Episode 171 brings us the next installment of the Stay Classy series and this time the boys are joined by Blizzard Watch Warrior champion, Matthew Rossi! Enjoy the ride as the crew talks about everything from artifacts, to Odyn’s not-a-beard, to a HUGE 7.3 spoiler.

 

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https://twitter.com/MatthewWRossi