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The Journey: A Guild Wars 2 Podcast
by Winkari
Welcome, traveler. My name is Winkari, and I originally played Guild Wars and its expansions, as well as Guild Wars 2 at launch, up until halfway through the Path of Fire expansion. As a forty-something guy, I returned to the game at the end of 2025, rolling a new character, ready to begin anew! This podcast will chronicle 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 the details. If that sounds like you, you’re in the
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Podcast Trailer - The Journey Begins...
This is the trailer for The Journey: A World of Warcraft Podcast. In it, I explain who the podcast is and isn't for, as well as what to expect from each episode. If you like what you hear, make sure to follow the podcast on your preferred platform. Enjoy! ------------------------------ PATREON: thejourneywowpod SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook EMAIL: [email protected]
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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, Facebook EMAIL: [email protected]
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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! ------------------------------ (01:55) Waypoint Unknown (04:03) News and Updates (16:40) Brisban Wildlands (55:48) April Fools' Event (1:00:50) Outro ---------------------------- PATREON: gwjourneypod TWITCH: twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD: The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook EMAIL: [email protected]
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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 Wars 2, and his experience as a streamer! ------------------------------ (02:10) Waypoint Unknown (04:03) News and Updates (19:05) Tyria Talk (1:05:02) Outro ---------------------------- PATREON: gwjourneypod TWITCH: twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD: The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook EMAIL: [email protected] -------------------------------------- TheQuestingDad - Twitch, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky
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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 my feedback on completing the Explorable Mode of the Ascalonian Catacombs dungeon. (02:38) Waypoint Unknown (05:03) News and Updates (13:07) Caledon Forest (42:33) The Grove (54:04) Ascalonian Catacombs - Explorable Mode (1:02:01) Outro PATREON - @gwjourneypod TWITCH - twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD - The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @gwjourneypod Bluesky - @gwjourneypod Instagram - @gwjourneypod Threads - @gwjourneypod Facebook - @gwjourneypod YouTube - @gwjourneypod CONTACT Email - [email protected]
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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) Waypoint Unknown (04:57) News & Updates (19:22) Metrica Province (48:57) Rata Sum (59:02) Outro PATREON - @gwjourneypod TWITCH - twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD - The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @gwjourneypod Bluesky - @gwjourneypod Instagram - @gwjourneypod Threads - @gwjourneypod Facebook - @gwjourneypod YouTube - @gwjourneypod CONTACT Email - [email protected]
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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) News & Updates (17:14) Rolling a New Character (49:09) Personal Story - Chapter 5 (57:07) Lunar New Year (1:09:58) Outro PATREON - @gwjourneypod TWITCH - twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD - The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @gwjourneypod Bluesky - @gwjourneypod Instagram - @gwjourneypod Threads - @gwjourneypod Facebook - @gwjourneypod YouTube - @gwjourneypod CONTACT Email - [email protected]
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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. (03:27) Waypoint Unknown (06:24) News (21:51) Harathi Hinterlands (45:55) Caudecus's Manor (Story Mode) (53:46) Personal Story - Chapter 4 (1:05:33) Outro PATREON - @gwjourneypod TWITCH - twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD - The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @gwjourneypod Bluesky - @gwjourneypod Instagram - @gwjourneypod Threads - @gwjourneypod Facebook - @gwjourneypod YouTube - @gwjourneypod CONTACT Email - [email protected]
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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. (01:32) Waypoint Unknown (14:55) Gendarran Fields (42:28) Personal Story - Chapter 3 (49:55) Ascalonian Catacombs (57:13) Outro PATREON - @gwjourneypod TWITCH - twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD - The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @gwjourneypod Bluesky - @gwjourneypod Instagram - @gwjourneypod Threads - @gwjourneypod Facebook - @gwjourneypod YouTube - @gwjourneypod CONTACT Email - [email protected]
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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 character, and my impressions of leveling through Queensdale, Kessex Hills, and participating in the in-game holiday, Wintersday. (02:15) Waypoint Unknown (11:22) Character Creation (15:20) Queensdale (33:58) Kessex Hills (45:50) Dear ArenaNet (51:45) Wintersday (58:15) Outro PATREON - @gwjourneypod TWITCH - twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD - The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @gwjourneypod Bluesky - @gwjourneypod Instagram - @gwjourneypod Threads - @gwjourneypod Facebook - @gwjourneypod YouTube - @gwjourneypod CONTACT Email - [email protected]
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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 the show became a Guild Wars 2 podcast. New listeners should start at Episode 5.” PATREON - @gwjourneypod TWITCH - twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD - The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @gwjourneypod Bluesky - @gwjourneypod Instagram - @gwjourneypod Threads - @gwjourneypod Facebook - @gwjourneypod YouTube - @gwjourneypod CONTACT Email - [email protected]
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Episode 5 - The Game I Didn't Know I Wanted
In Episode 5, I explain why and how our Podcast is changing directions... PATREON - @gwjourneypod TWITCH - twitch.tv/winkari DISCORD - The Winkari Inn SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @gwjourneypod Bluesky - @gwjourneypod Instagram - @gwjourneypod Threads - @gwjourneypod Facebook - @gwjourneypod YouTube - @gwjourneypod CONTACT Email - [email protected]
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Episode 4 - Wrapping Up The War Within
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's Bounty
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Episode 3 - Death Knights and Goblins and Worgen, Oh My!
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 Festival
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Episode 2 - All Content is Current Content
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 (26:06) Old Instances (32:17) Vashj'ir (47:53) Holidays
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Episode 1 - WoW Did We Get Here?
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. Finally, I discuss what you can expect from subsequent episodes. Episode Chapters: (01:50) Where in the WoW are We? (03:50) Video Game Background (12:08) MMO Reviews (26:43) WoW History and Preferences (31:11) Looking Forward
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome, traveler. My name is Winkari, and I originally played Guild Wars and its expansions, as well as Guild Wars 2 at launch, up until halfway through the Path of Fire expansion. As a forty-something guy, I returned to the game at the end of 2025, rolling a new character, ready to begin anew! This podcast will chronicle 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 the details. If that sounds like you, you’re in the
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