The Journey: A Guild Wars 2 Podcast
by Winkari
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 lets me be and do what I can’t in the real world. I love questing through zones, getting lost in the story, and being met with little “surprises” as I explore the living world around me, always thinking to myself, ”Am I the only one that feels this way?”The Journey is my way of sharing these moments with others who play the game the same way — casually, curiously, and with an appreciation for t
Episodes
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Episode 15 - Divinity's Reach
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
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Episode 14 - Guild Wars 3: What We Know So Far
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)...
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Episode 14 - Coming Back to WoW (Warts and All)
In Episode 14, I explain why the podcast is returning its focus to World of Warcraft. ------------------------------ (02:11) Waypoint Unknown (03:28) Main Discussion (13:18) Outro ------------------------------ PATREON: thejourneywowpod SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads,...
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(GW2 Era) Episode 13 - Brisban Wildlands and April Fools' Event
***This episode is from when the podcast detoured into GW2 before returning to focus exclusively on WoW. Skip to Episode 14 for continued WoW content. In Episode 13, I share my leveling experience through Brisban Wildlands and trying out the April Fools' Event for the first time!...
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Episode 13 - Brisban Wildlands
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
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(GW2 Era) Episode 12 - Tyria Talk with TheQuestingDad
***This episode is from when the podcast detoured into GW2 before returning to focus exclusively on WoW. Skip to Episode 14 for continued WoW content. In Episode 12, I dive into my first "Tyria Talk" with TheQuestingDad, a fellow GW2 content creator. We discuss his history with video games, Guild...
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Episode 12 - Tyria Talk with TheQuestingDad
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 TheQuestingDad: Twitch, YouTube
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(GW2 Era) Episode 11 - Caledon Forest and The Grove
***This episode is from when the podcast detoured into GW2 before returning to focus exclusively on WoW. Skip to Episode 14 for continued WoW content. In Episode 11, I discuss my leveling experience through the Sylvari starting zone, Caledon Forest, and their capital city, The Grove! I also share...
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Episode 11 - Caledon Forest and the Grove
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)...
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(GW2 Era) Episode 10 - Metrica Province and Rata Sum
***This episode is from when the podcast detoured into GW2 before returning to focus exclusively on WoW. Skip to Episode 14 for continued WoW content. In Episode 10, I discuss my leveling experience through the Asuran starting zone, Metrica Province, and their capital city, Rata Sum! (02:58)...
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Episode 10 - Metrica Province and Rata Sum
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
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(GW2 Era) Episode 9 - A Slight Do-Over
***This episode is from when the podcast detoured into GW2 before returning to focus exclusively on WoW. Skip to Episode 14 for continued WoW content. In Episode 9, I discuss rolling a new character, Personal Story Chapter 5, and the Lunar New Year Holiday event. (03:27) Waypoint Unknown (06:53)...
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Episode 9 - A Slight Do-Over
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
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(GW2 Era) Episode 8 - Harathi Hinterlands and Caudecus's Manor
***This episode is from when the podcast detoured into GW2 before returning to focus exclusively on WoW. Skip to Episode 14 for continued WoW content. In Episode 8, I share my experience of questing through Harathi Hinterlands, Caudecus's Manor (Story Mode), and Chapter 4 of my Personal Story....
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Episode 8 - Harathi Hinterlands and Caudecus's Manor
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
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Episode 7 - Gendarran Fields and Ascalonian Catacombs
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…
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(GW2 Era) Episode 7 - Gendarran Fields and Ascalonian Catacombs
***This episode is from when the podcast detoured into GW2 before returning to focus exclusively on WoW. Skip to Episode 14 for continued WoW content. In Episode 7, I share my impressions of questing through Gendarran Fields, Personal Story - Chapter 3, and Ascalonian Catacombs - Story Mode....
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(GW2 Era) Episode 6 - GW2: A New Beginning
***This episode is from when the podcast detoured into GW2 before returning to focus exclusively on WoW. Skip to Episode 14 for continued WoW content. In Episode 6, we kick off the New Year with our transition to officially being a Guild Wars 2 podcast! I share my experience rolling a new...
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Episode 6 - GW2: A New Beginning
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)…
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Podcast Trailer - The Journey Begins...
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!
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Podcast Trailer - The Journey Begins...
Formerly a World of Warcraft podcast, The Journey now focuses entirely on Guild Wars 2. In this trailer, I discuss my history with the Guild Wars franchise, who this podcast is for, and what it's all about. Be sure to subscribe if you like what you hear! ⚠️ Episodes 1–4 are archived from before…
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Episode 5 - The Game I Didn't Know I Wanted
In Episode 5, I explain why and how the podcast is changing directions...
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(WoW Era) Episode 4 - Wrapping Up The War Within
***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)…
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(WoW Era) Episode 3 - Death Knights and Goblins and Worgen, Oh My!
***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....
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(WoW Era) Episode 2 - All Content is Current Content
***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...
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(WoW Era) Episode 1 - WoW Did We Get Here?
***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...
About this show
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 lets me be and do what I can’t in the real world. I love questing through zones, getting lost in the story, and being met with little “surprises” as I explore the living world around me, always thinking to myself, ”Am I the only one that feels this way?”The Journey is my way of sharing these moments with others who play the game the same way — casually, curiously, and with an appreciation for t
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