Rolling Restart : A World of Warcraft Podcast

Rolling to a Stop

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:43:03 +0000

The host of the Rolling Restart discusses the end of his run as host on the show almost six years since the first episodes.

Thank you for listening! We invite you to check out the Unshackled Fury podcast for more WoW content as you head into Dragonflight.

#118 - Dragonflight of Fancy

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:01:26 +0000

Manny, Cinder, Berzerker, and Rho share their thoughts and opinions on the development of Dragonflight! Has Rho's interest increased in the next expansion? Is dragon flying really THAT good? And why does the best feature about the expansion also end up being the least hyped one?

#117 - W.A.R. : What is it Good For?

Wed, 11 May 2022 22:40:52 +0000

Brian is joined by Hearthcasual co-host Kevin Ellis to discuss the recent announcement of Warcraft Arclight Rumble, the first mobile exclusive Warcraft game!

#116 - Dragonflight First Impressions

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:04:01 +0000

Manny, Cinder, Berzerker, and Rho discuss the Dragonflight cinematic, the presentation of the reveal itself, and the elements of the new expansions that most have their interest.

Find our show page at warcraftradio.com!

The following is a list of links to known Dragonflight interviews and information. Do check them out!

For Azeroth! Interviews Steve Danuser - https://warcraftradio.com/for-azeroth-ep-210-steve-danuser-talks-dragonflight/

BlizzPlanet with Jackie Wiley and Tina Wang - https://warcraft.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/world-of-warcraft-dragonflight-interview-with-jackie-wiley-and-tina-wang

PCGamesN with Ion Hazikostas - https://www.pcgamesn.com/world-of-warcraft/wow-dragonflight-story

Hazelnutty Interview with Ion Hazzikostas - https://youtu.be/bMKKjtXL6j8

Community Council reply by Ion Hazzikostas - https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/dragonflight-m-season-1-and-loot/1224391/9

Community Council reply by Nimox - https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/the-future-of-warcraft-announcements-talents-and-user-interface/1222720/24

Community Council reply by Sigma - https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/the-future-of-warcraft-announcements-talents-and-user-interface/1222720/22

Bajheera Interview with Brian Holinka - https://youtu.be/SQGELG-L0Js

Ungeek Interview with Patrick Dawson - https://www.ungeek.ph/2022/04/interview-world-of-warcraft-devs-on-creating-the-dracthyr-and-dragonriding-in-wow-dragonflight/

Gamerbraves Interview with Patrick Dawson and Laura Sardinha - https://www.gamerbraves.com/world-of-warcraft-dragonflight-returning-to-core-azeroth-in-modern-times-qa-with-patrick-dawson-and-laura-sardinha/

Gamespot Interview with Ion Hazzikostas - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/world-of-warcraft-dragonflight-will-add-playable-dragons-the-return-of-talent-trees-and-a-whole-lot-more/1100-6502576/

IGN Interview Ion Hazzikostas and Steve Danuser - https://www.ign.com/videos/world-of-warcraft-developers-break-down-the-new-dragonflight-expansion

#115 - Several Months Later...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:00:10 +0000

Just hours before Patch 9.2 launches, Rho returns to the show with Cinder, Manny, and Berzerker to discuss the past seven months of WoW, what 9.2 has to offer current and returning players, and what the group hopes to see from the next expansion!

You'll also learn the current status of the show and how often you can expect to hear it in the months ahead.

Join us for a return that has been 222 days in the making!

Follow @RestartCast on Twitter to be informed of future updates.

#114 - I've Been Rho, You've Been You...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 23:01:58 +0000

A little over a week after the release of 9.1, Belle joins Rho to discuss Torghast, Sylvanas, and other topics.

Thank you for joining us over the past four and a half years.

Follow @RestartCast on Twitter to be informed of any future updates should they become available.

#113 - Chains of Domination Roundtable

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 01:00:13 +0000

Cinder, Manny, and Rho are joined by Berzerker from Unshackled Fury to discuss what they're most excited about when it comes to the Chains of Domination update!

#112 - Meanwhile in Eorzea

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:03:06 +0000

Rho is joined by Jon Jagger and Brandon Matthews to discuss their experiences with Final Fantasy XIV.

WoW-themed episodes of the show return on June 29th, the release date for the 9.1 content update!

#111 - Press Pause to Continue

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:45:14 +0000

Rho takes a moment to share his thoughts on unsubscribing from WoW and taking a break from the game, and this podcast, until the 9.1 content update.

Rolling Restart Episode 112 will be recorded shortly before the launch of WoW 9.1. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this hiatus.

Follow @RestartCast and @WarcraftRadio on Twitter for updates.

#110 - Spring Break

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:00:15 +0000

Rho is joined by Manny to discuss taking a break from the game, and what aspects of Shadowlands could use improvement in 9.1 and beyond.

You can catch the premiere of new episodes of the show every other Tuesday at 5pm Eastern time at warcraftradio.com/live!

#109 - Under the Table

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:01:10 +0000

Rho and Cinder share their thoughts on Azeroth Roundtable's announced hiatus, troubles in Torghast, the might of Mythic Stone Generals, going solo in WoW, and more!

You can catch the premiere of new episodes of the show every other Tuesday at 5pm Eastern time at warcraftradio.com/live!

#108 - PvPvEpiphany

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:30:11 +0000

Belle and Rho spend a good portion of this show talking about Anduin and Sylvanas, but don't worry, there's a hint of PvP in here as well!

This episode contains mature language. Listener discretion is advised.

You can catch the premiere of new episodes of the show every other Tuesday at 5pm Eastern time at warcraftradio.com/live!

#107 - Anima Wishes & Caviar Dreams

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:00:18 +0000

Ben Bumhoffer and Rho talk about their Blizzconlive experiences!

You can catch the premiere of new episodes of the show every other Tuesday at 4pm Eastern time at warcraftradio.com/live!

#106 - Too Unshackled, Too Furious

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:59:54 +0000

Berzerker and Navox from Unshackled Fury return to the show to share their thoughts on Shadowlands so far, and their hopes for the future as Blizzconline and news of 9.1 looms on the horizon.

This episode contains mature language.

Listen to new episodes of the show when they premiere every other Tuesday at 4pm Eastern time at warcraftradio.com/live!

#105 - Good Luck Protection

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:58:25 +0000

Brian and Manny add their thoughts to the current discussions involving Torghast, PvE gear in Shadowlands, and more!

Listen to new episodes of the show when they premiere every other Tuesday at 4pm Eastern time at warcraftradio.com/live!

#104 - Sparkles & Slime

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:30:10 +0000

Rho is joined by Moogyver once again!

They talk about taking Shadowlands at a casual pace, and what would a Moogyver episode be without a healthy dose of Engineering discussion?

All that, plus looking ahead at the year to come!

Listen to new episodes of the show when they premiere every other Tuesday at 4pm Eastern time at warcraftradio.com/live!

#103 - PantsWatch 2021

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:00:16 +0000

Cinder and Rho talk about the Race to World First, spending time in Torghast, and more!

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#102 - A Legendary Need

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:44:58 +0000

Rho & Belle talk about Torghast days before the series of buffs and nerfs that have brought it to its current state!

This episode does contain some explicit language.

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#101 - A Stroll Through the Shadows

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:32:21 +0000

Rho goes solo for an episode to give some of his first week impressions and experiences in Shadowlands!

Warning: This episode does contain some spoilers for the leveling content and early endgame of Shadowlands.

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#100 - Memories and Shadows

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:45:10 +0000

The show's 100th episode features Ben, Jon, Cinder, and Manny along with returning former co-hosts Ginger and Moogyver for a roundtable discussion that reflects on 16 years of World of Warcraft and looks ahead to what has everyone excited about Shadowlands.

All that, plus Rho dares to ask the question: "Alliance or Horde?"

What, you thought the Battle for Azeroth was over?

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#99 - Missed it by That Much

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 23:00:16 +0000

Recorded one day before we found out the new release date for Shadowlands, Ben and Rho talk about a variety of topics including recent time spent in game and what each of them are looking for when it comes to engaging content nowadays.

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#98 - The Mighty 9

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:00:06 +0000

Manny and Rho discuss their thoughts on the initial days of the pre-patch, as well as speculate on the release of Shadowlands content proper.

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#97 - Forward Thinking

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:20:30 +0000

Special guest co-host Ryan Rieder joins Rho to talk about the Shadowlands delay, the state of the upcoming expansion, and systems of borrowed power in WoW over the years.

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#96 - Maldraxxus is Hufflepuff

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:29:13 +0000

Listen to the end for details on how to win a Shadowlands beta key from September 23-29!

After a brief deliberate discussion about Final Fantasy XVI, Jon Jagger and Rho rank the Afterlives cinematics and discuss the merits of stories in the Warcraft universe that are told outside of the game.

And yes, they do talk about Sylvanas a bit.

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at WarcraftRadio.com!

#95 - Rolling Ripcord

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:11 +0000

Cinder & Rho talk about Night Fae, Covenant abilities, the #PullTheRipcord movement, and uncover what Rho's true frustration is over all of the recent discussion related to these topics.

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#94 - Yes Virginia, There is a PvP Vendor

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:00:15 +0000

Rho & Belle talk about Shadowlands PvP vendors, covenant choices, and more!

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#93 - A Genie Out of the Bottle

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:26:39 +0000

Rho welcomes new regular co-host to the show, Manny from the For Azeroth podcast!

Topics discussed this time around include reflection on the evolution of "Legendary" items in WoW, stories from the recent opening of the gates of Ahn'Qiraj on Classic, the blessing and curse that modern MMO conveniences bring to the player experience, and more!

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#92 - Triple Critical

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:10:38 +0000

Rho welcomes Toshmifune and Taliep from The Halfhill Report for a discussion on early Shadows Rising impressions (no spoilers,) storytelling in and outside of the game, Sylvanas, Shadowlands, a look back at Battle for Azeroth, and the one thing that both Tosh and Rho can't ignore.

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#91 - Rising to the Occasion : An Interview with Madeline Roux

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:16:37 +0000

Jon Jagger and Brian Black welcome World of Warcraft novel author Madeline Roux!

You'll learn more about her background, her thoughts and feelings on certain WoW characters, and just maybe a small tease of elements you can expect to find in Shadows Rising!

Shadows Rising releases on July 14th.

You can follow Madeline on Twitter @authoroux.

Follow this show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at WarcraftRadio.com!

#90 - Mawesome

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:00:16 +0000

Ben Bumhoffer and Rho chat about Star Wars: Squadrons, Torghast vs. Horrific Visions, character customization, and characters that they're looking forward to seeing (or not seeing) in Shadowlands!

We are excited to bring you a special interview episode in two weeks with Madeline Roux, the author of the upcoming WoW novel, Shadows Rising!

If you would like to submit a question to be asked on that episode, tweet it to @RestartCast by June 28th.

You can also submit your questions in the Rolling Restart channel on the Warcraft Radio Discord server. Click here to join that server on Discord!

Check out our show page at WarcraftRadio.com!

#89 - MOTHER's Day

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:20:54 +0000

Rho & Cinder discuss Blizzcon's cancellation, Torghast developments, Corruption vendor woes, and the recent short story involving Lor'themar and Thalyssra.

This episode contains explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.

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#88 - Tormented

Tue, 19 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Belle & Rho discuss PvP vendors in Shadowlands, Torment debuffs in Torghast, the concept of a "true evil" Horde, and more!

This episode contains explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.

You can also find Belle on PWNcast most major podcast apps and follow her on Twitter @belleofmethod

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at WarcraftRadio.com!

#87 - Gone, Gone, Gone WoW!

Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Raven and EJ, the co-hosts of the Girls Gone WoW podcast, pay a visit to the show to talk with Rho about the Shadowlands Alpha, WoW crushes, reputation grinding, and more!

This episode contains some explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.

You can find Girls Gone WoW on most major podcast apps and follow them on Twitter @GGWShow

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at WarcraftRadio.com!

#85 - Switching Up

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:37:33 +0000

Ben Bumhoffer and Rho talk about switching from DPS to heals and back to DPS, favorite raid encounters, excitement for Shadowlands alpha, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and more!

Follow Ben on Twitter @BenBumhoffer

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at WarcraftRadio.com!

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#84 - One Does Not Simply Skip to N'Zoth

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:58:30 +0000

Rho welcomes Cinder to the regular co-host rotation for discussion on Ny'alotha, the recent quality of life improvements made for 8.3, the Winds of Wisdom experience buff for alts, and much more!

Follow Cinder on Twitter @cinder_tweets.

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at warcraftradio.com!

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#83 - There Must Always Be... A Blizzcon

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Belle and Rho talk about the Arena World Championship prize pool, the likelihood of a Blizzcon cancellation, and what exactly is the difference between watching Blizzard esports content on YouTube this year instead of Twitch.

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at warcraftradio.com!

A new episode of the Realm Maintenance podcast is also available for download!

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#82 - Chicken & Waffles or Gin & Frazley?

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Gin from the Morally Grey podcast and Frazley from Frazlcast and numerous other projects join Rho for a discussion on a variety of topics, ranging from the impact of BoE gear in the Race to World First to Shadowlands speculation and more!

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at warcraftradio.com!

A new episode of the Realm Maintenance podcast is also available for download!

Support Realm Maintenance Productions at patreon.com/RealmPodcast

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#80 - Influencers of N'Zoth

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:58:48 +0000

The Visions of N'Zoth continue!

Ben and Brian talk about 8.3 experiences and impressions, and the impact that content creators and their opinions can have on the playerbase.

Follow Ben on Twitter @BenBumhoffer and be sure to catch him on the Azeroth Roundtable podcast!

Rolling Restart is now a part of Warcraft Radio! Find our new home at https://warcraftradio.com/shows/rolling-restart/

#79 - Tentacurious

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Patch 8.3 is here!

The first episode of 2020 features Thyst and Rho talking about what features they and others are most excited about with this week's content update, "Visions of N'Zoth!"

Follow Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03 and be sure to catch her on the Convert to Raid podcast!

Rolling Restart is now a part of Warcraft Radio! Find our new home at https://warcraftradio.com/shows/rolling-restart/

#78 - NPC of the Year

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:23:56 +0000

Jon Jagger joins Rho for the final episode of the year, celebrating the three year anniversary of the podcast by talking about their memories of the past year in World of Warcraft.

Who would you pick as NPC of the year in World of Warcraft? You may think you know Jon's choice, but you don't!

Rolling Restart is now a part of Warcraft Radio! Find our new home at https://warcraftradio.com/shows/rolling-restart/

#77 - Anyone Can Cook

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 06:01:02 +0000

Belle returns to talk about the past, present, and future of PvP in World of Warcraft. How can War Mode be improved? Would taking two steps backward allow PvP to take a hundred steps forward? Will we EVER see PvP gear vendors again? At least one of these questions is answered, and when it's all said and done, Rho makes his first resolution for the new year. Join us on our first episode as part of Warcraft Radio!

Note: This episode contains mature language.

You can now find our home at http://warcraftradio.com/shows/rolling-restart

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast!

#76 - Prestige (Edited 1/3/20)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Jason Lucas from The Starting Zone discusses with Brian the issue of prestige in World of Warcraft.

This episode has been edited from its original posting in December.

#75 - Sound & Unshackled Fury

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:40:52 +0000

Navox and Berzerker from the Unshackled Fury podcast return to the show to talk with Rho about The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown of the Shadowlands expansion, along with a few forum posts for good measure!

#74 – Frozen Fox 2019 Pre-Blizzcon Roundtable!

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:42:02 +0000

Join Rho, Belle, Thyst, Frostee from The Worgen’s Howl, and Scruffy from Loot Optional as we hold our 2nd Frozen Fox Media pre-Blizzcon roundtable show! Predicitions, hopes, dreams, and more! Follow Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast! Follow Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03! Follow Scruffy on Twitter @TheScruffyDruid! Follow Frostee on Twitter @FrosteeFox! Check out the home for […]

Blizzcon 2019 Virtual Ticket Giveaway!

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:00:08 +0000

Would you like to win a Blizzcon 2019 Virtual Ticket? Listen to the instructions from Rho, right now! You have until October 21st to enter! Episode 73 with Marconin will be posted next week!

#72 – The Cinematic & The Goblin

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:01:42 +0000

Special guest co-host Katie, aka Klanker from The Tauren & The Goblin podcast, joins Rho to talk about the recent cinematics posted at the conclusion of the War Campaign! Follow Katie on Twitter @Hyrulemaster77 and catch her on The Tauren & The Goblin and Three Goblins in a Trenchcoat! Check out the home for the […]

#71 – Eternal Glory

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:01:34 +0000

Ben & Rho tackle a variety of topics, from Mechagon, to the Eternal Palace, and their dreams for new content in the months to come! Follow Ben on Twitter @BenBumhoffer and catch him on Azeroth Roundtable! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions […]

#70 – Now & Later

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:51:11 +0000

Belle & Rho discuss what is entertaining them in Battle for Azeroth right now, and talk about what they hope to see in the next chapter of WoW. This episode contains adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Follow Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast and catch her on PWNcast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart […]

#69 – Finally

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 04:01:11 +0000

Jon Jagger and Rho talk about tribalism in video games, Final Fantasy 14 vs. WoW, and a number of other tangents as the launch of WoW Classic is on the horizon. Follow Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger and catch him on Azeroth Roundtable and There Will Be Dungeons! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart […]

#67 – Solo Q

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 04:01:52 +0000

And now, for something a little different. This week, Rho goes solo to answer over two dozen WoW questions sent to him on Twitter. Many thanks to everyone that provided questions for this week’s episode! We’ll return to our normal format in two weeks, and perhaps, with a little something extra as well. Stay tuned! […]

#66 – Get Your Kicks

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:01:02 +0000

Thyst is back on the show to talk with Rho about ALL THE THINGS, including adventures in Patch 8.2, Australia, The Eternal Palace, and yes, even the forums! You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can […]

#65 – Why Not Both?

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:01:07 +0000

Ben & Rho share their early experiences with Patch 8.2, answer your questions, and speculate on the future of factions in WoW! You can find Ben on Twitter @BenBumhoffer! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to rollingrestartpodcast@gmail.com. You can […]

#64 – A Tale of Two Warcrafts

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:27:37 +0000

Belle and Rho talk about the past and present of World of Warcraft and how the current ease of access can be both a blessing and a curse. This episode contains some adult language. Listener discretion is advised. You can find Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. […]

#63 – Raiding to Cotton Eye Joe

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 04:01:45 +0000

Cinder returns to the show to talk about Mythic raiding and her experiences in WoW Classic as someone who has never seen pre-Cataclysm Azeroth. You can find Cinder on Twitter @cinder_tweets! Check out her Twitch stream at twitch.tv/cinder_streams! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments […]

#62 – World of Wrestling Entertainment

Wed, 22 May 2019 02:19:35 +0000

Jon & Rho go into some interesting places while discussing the recent “Safe Haven” cinematic, as if the title of this episode didn’t give that away! You can find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger! Check out his other shows, Azeroth Roundtable, CORE, and There Will Be Dungeons! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at […]

#60 – Taliesin & Evitel & Scott

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:06:27 +0000

What happens when you bring together Scott Johnson from The Instance and WoW YouTube content creators Taliesin & Evitel? A pretty amazing show in which they answer some of your questions to them from Twitter! You can find Scott on Twitter @scottjohnson! Find all of his podcasts at frogpants.com! For more of Taliesin & Evitel, […]

#59 – Forum Roulette

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:01:14 +0000

Thyst and Rho discuss a variety of topics, starting with making the most out of limited time in game, followed by a journey into a little game known as Forum Roulette. You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03! Make sure to check out Lagging Balls too! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at […]

#58 – Where’s Liam Neeson?

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:01:57 +0000

Note: This episode contains explicit language. Belle and Rho begin their discussion with talk about the new Esports fundraising toys in WoW. It leads to some interesting places, with a few laughs along the way and a look at how both co-hosts feel about the relationship between company and consumer. You can find Belle on […]

#57 – California

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 04:01:30 +0000

Ben Bumhoffer and Rho talk about a mixed bag of topics, including Captain Marvel, the future of WoW, ease of travel in game, transmog, Mario games, memories, and much more! You can find Ben on Twitter @BenTheMage! Make sure to check out Azeroth Roundtable too! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. […]

#56 – True Blue

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:42:49 +0000

Rho welcomes the hosts of the Unshackled Fury podcast to answer a few questions and discuss several aspects of their dedication to the Alliance! You can find Berzerker on Twitter @Berzerkerrage! You can find Navox on Twitter @Nav_Ox! Make sure to check out the Unshackled Fury podcast too! Check out the home for the Rolling […]

#55 – Clean as a Whistle

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:26:46 +0000

Rho & Moogyver discuss the future of professions, characters in need of more focus later in the expansion, and a number of recent forum posts! You can find Moo on Twitter @Moogyver! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to […]

#54 – Red vs. Red vs. Blue

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 05:01:09 +0000

Jon Jagger and Rho discuss a variety of WoW topics, including Warchiefs, toys, War Mode, and more! You can find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger and be sure to check out his other shows, Azeroth Roundtable, CORE, and There Will Be Dungeons! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter […]

#53 – New Year, Who Thyst?

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 05:01:19 +0000

Thyst and Rho discuss predictions, resolutions, and positivity for the new year in World of Warcraft. You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03 and be sure to check out her other shows, Battlenet News and Lagging Balls! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or […]

#52 – The Year That Was

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 05:01:30 +0000

Pat Krane from The Battlenet News joins Rho to look back at World of Warcraft in 2018 on the show’s 2 year anniversary! Our third year of WoW discussion kicks off in two weeks. Happy Holidays! You can find Pat on Twitter @PatKrane and be sure to check out his other shows, Battlenet News and […]

#51 – Change Rage

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:01:00 +0000

Rho and Belle discuss professions, Island Expeditions, PvP Season 2, and community toxicity with Patch 8.1, Tides of Vengeance, looming on the horizon. You can find Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast and be sure to check out her other show, PWNcast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! […]

#50 – Memory Lane

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:01:03 +0000

Rho and Ben answer some listener questions and take a trip down memory lane as WoW celebrates its 14 year anniversary. You can find Ben on Twitter @BenTheMage and be sure to check out his other shows, Azeroth Roundtable and Battle Pets! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on […]

#49 – After the Storm

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:17:31 +0000

Thorn and Rho look back at Blizzcon 2018. While all Blizzard franchises will be covered in this special episode, most of the Warcraft discussion is loaded towards the beginning. We hope you enjoy it! You can find Thorn on Twitter @Thornbow Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter […]

#48 – Keeping Pace

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 04:01:27 +0000

Moogyver and Rho discuss the fear of missing out as the Battle for Azeroth marches forward, along with a continuation of their discussion on the state of professions in the game. You can find Moogyver on Twitter @Moogyver Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments […]

#47 – The Azerite Stuff

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 04:01:04 +0000

Jon Jagger and Rho discuss where they feel the Azerite system is flawed and consider options for improving the system going forward! You can find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger and be sure to check out his other podcasts, Azeroth Roundtable, CORE, and There Will Be Dragons! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at […]

#46 – The Sheep Moon Rises

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 04:17:21 +0000

Deededee returns to the show to rave and rage about Battle for Azeroth. Of course, this episode wouldn’t be complete without having the Guardian of the Forums examine a couple of forum posts as well! (This episode contains explicit language.) You can find Deededee on Twitter @kolemsai and be sure to check out the impending […]

#45 – Spoiled by Patch 8.Fun

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:55:54 +0000

Thyst joins Rho to discuss their current love of Battle for Azeroth and the recently announced content coming in Patch 8.1! (This episode contains some explicit language.) You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03 and be sure to check her out on Lagging Balls and the Battlenet News! Check out the home for the Rolling […]

#44 – #IonLied

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:01:15 +0000

Belle and Rho talk about Tacos, Method livestreaming Mythic progression, PvP, and more! (This episode contains some explicit language.) You can find Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast and be sure to check her out on PWNcast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can […]

#43 – Bwon-freakin-samdi

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 04:01:04 +0000

Ben and Rho answer some Twitter questions, predict the final boss of Battle for Azeroth, and much more! You can find Ben on Twitter @BenTheMage and be sure to check him out on Azeroth Roundtable and Battle Pets! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments […]

#42 – Professions for Azeroth

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:01:55 +0000

Moogyver and Rho talk about what you can expect from many of the profession systems in Battle for Azeroth! You can find Moogyver on Twitter @Moogyver and be sure to check him out as a guest host on Battletagged! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, […]

#41 – Risky Business

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 04:47:45 +0000

Jon and Rho discuss Chapter 1 of War of the Thorns, the feelings of the playerbase, and taking risks in the development of World of Warcraft. You can find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger and be sure to check out his podcasts, Azeroth Roundtable, There Will Be Dungeons, and CORE! Check out the home for the […]

#40 – Mint Chocolate Chip

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 04:01:19 +0000

Rho welcomes back Cinder from the Battletagged podcast to look back at Legion and ahead to Battle for Azeroth! You can find Cinder on Twitter @cinder_tweets and be sure to check out her podcast, Battletagged! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can […]

#39 – Review the Storm

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:01:41 +0000

Ben Bumhoffer and Rho discuss Christie Golden’s latest Warcraft novel, Before the Storm! You can find Ben on Twitter @BentheMage and be sure to check out his other shows, Azeroth Roundtable & BattlePets! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent […]

#38 – War Always Changes

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 03:11:33 +0000

Rho is joined by Thyst from the Lagging Balls & BattleNet Sports podcasts in a discussion on War Mode in WoW, why people dislike PvP, changes for Mythic+ dungeons, and more! You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03 and be sure to check out her other shows, Lagging Balls & BattleNet Sports! Check out the […]

#37 – Mooving Onward

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 04:01:54 +0000

Rho is joined by Moogyver, the newest member of the co-host rotation! After the two take a moment to remember John “Totalbiscuit” Bain, they honor those memories with a dive into some recent WoW forum posts. You can find Moogyver on Twitter @Moogyver. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us […]

#36 – There Will Be Spoilers

Tue, 22 May 2018 04:01:20 +0000

Y’rel and Sylvanas take center stage in this discussion when Jon Jagger and Rho discuss story elements from Battle for Azeroth. This episode does contain some story spoilers for the expansion. Listen at your own discretion. You can find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger. Check out his other podcasts, Azeroth Roundtable, CORE, and There Will Be […]

#35 – Better Beta Battles

Tue, 08 May 2018 04:01:48 +0000

Belle and Rho talk about the ever evolving state of PvP as Battle for Azeroth moves into Beta. You can find Belle on Twitter @BelleofPWNCast. Check out her other podcast, PWNcast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to rollingrestartpodcast@gmail.com. […]

#34 – Give Me a Break

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 04:01:03 +0000

Ben and Rho discuss things they plan to do before the Battle for Azeroth commences in less than four months! You can find Ben on Twitter @BenTheMage. Check out his other podcasts, Azeroth Roundtable and Battle Pets! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or […]

#33 – Rolling Balls

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:27:11 +0000

The Rolling Restart and Lagging Balls podcasts combine this week to form one glorious, albeit explicit, episode about Blizzcon tips, player gatherings, and much more. The show will return to its regular WoW focus in two weeks! Thanks to Lagging Balls for use of this audio. Check out their show at laggingballs.com and follow the […]

#32 – No Elf is an Island

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:01:02 +0000

What motivates Rho and Jon Jagger to play World of Warcraft nowadays? Find out the answer to that question along with Rho’s early impressions of Island Expeditions in Battle for Azeroth and much more! You can also find Jon on Twittter @Jon_Jagger and you can also hear him on CORE!, There Will Be Dungeons, and […]

#31 – It Was a S#!tshow, Obviously!

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:26:07 +0000

This episodes contains a little bit of adult language, mostly from Rho as he journeys with Taliesin from Taliesin & Evitel on a journey to the WoW forums. What wondrous wisdom will they find there? Stay a while and listen, for there is much to be learned. Also, Rho enjoys other creators’ catchphrases way too […]

#30 – What if…

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 05:01:17 +0000

If you want deep contemplation on thought provoking topics involving the game and the community around it, this week’s episode is not for you. Instead, go on a trip with Thyst from Lagging Balls as she and Rho take two expansion ideas and mash them together into something… special. We hope you get a laugh […]

#29 – Growth Spurt

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:01:36 +0000

The future of PvP looks bright with growth in the Arena World Championship and the possibility of 6v6 rated battlegrounds in Battle for Azeroth. Belle from Pwncast and Rho discuss the most significant changes to how competitive play is being promoted in WoW. You can also find Belle on Twittter @belleofpwncast and on Pwncast. Check […]

#28 – Tried and Tested

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 02:02:28 +0000

Ben Bumhoffer joins Rho to discuss the Public Test Realm. Should testing on the PTR be incentivized? Is a PTR even necessary? Will Ben ever get the fox mount? Find out the answers to all of these questions! You can also find Ben on Twittter @BentheMage and on Azeroth Roundtable. Check out the home for […]

#27 – Best Side Story

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:02:04 +0000

The first episode of 2018 features Jon Jagger and Rho doing what they do best and discussing the storytelling in WoW. Specifically, this episode focuses on the side stories that develop during and between expansions, and what Rho and Jon would like to see in the months to come outside of the primary Battle for […]

#26 – Three Simple Questions

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 00:58:49 +0000

The entire cast of the Rolling Restart answers three simple questions. Why do we still play WoW? What will we remember the most about the game in 2017? Lastly, what are our hopes for the game in 2018? This episode marks the one year anniversary of the show. Thank you to everyone who has been […]

#25 – Tipping the Scales

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:01:00 +0000

Ging returns to the show and joins Rho in a discussion on the upcoming changes to levelling in Patch 7.3.5, currently on the Public Test Realm. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to rollingrestartpodcast@gmail.com. You can help support this […]

#24 – Raidin’ Down Memory Lane

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 05:01:18 +0000

Thyst joins the regular rotation of co-hosts on the show as she and Rho talk about memorable raids through their times in WoW. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. You can also find Thyst on Lagging Balls and Convert to Raid. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can […]

#23 – Battle for PvP

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:01:35 +0000

Belle joins Rho post-Blizzcon to discuss Battle for Azeroth and the ramifications the next expansion has for PvP. Note: This episode is not at the typical sound quality we strive for on this show due to unforseen technical issues in post-production. Efforts will be made to correct this going forward. Check out the home for […]

#22 – Simply the Best

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 04:01:38 +0000

Three co-hosts join Rho in a special pre-Blizzcon episode that takes a look at the best parts of Legion before briefly looking ahead to what’s to come at Blizzcon for World of Warcraft. NOTE: Rolling Restart’s next episode is scheduled for November 11th, but we may squeeze in a show on the 4th recorded live […]

#21 – Appear Sorta Offline

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:01:28 +0000

Rewt from Hearthcast joins Rho to discuss the impact of Blizzard’s new social functionality on the Blizzard Battle.Net app. Does it go to far? Not far enough? Exactly how offline do you appear to people when you Appear Offline? NOTE: Rolling Restart returns with its next episode in one week with a pre-Blizzcon special! You […]

#20 – There’s No Place Like Home

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:01:40 +0000

Ben Bumhoffer & Rho talk about the dream of actual player housing in Azeroth. What should player housing be like? How different would it be from the dreaded topic of Garrisons? All that, and the usual derails are to be found right here, right now! You can also find Ben on Twitter @BenTheMage and contact […]

#19 – The Big Picture

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:01:25 +0000

Jon Jagger joins Rho to discuss storytelling in the World of Warcraft. Are our characters becoming too important? If they are, can anything be done to change it? There’s also some discussion of other Blizzard games, but that’s saved for the last ten minutes. Enjoy! You can also find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger and contact […]

#18 – He Is His Scars

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 04:01:22 +0000

With Patch 7.3 having been out for a week, Rho and Ging give their early impressions of the Shadows of Argus, with extended discussion on its key cinematic. Obviously, there be spoilers ahead, and for once Rho wants to talk about them! You can also find Ging on Twitter @LilMissSoaper and contact Rho @RhoWoW. Check […]

#17 – 7.Forward

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:01:20 +0000

As 7.3 approaches, Rho and Belle discuss the future beyond Argus and what they would like to see between the last major content patch and the launch of the next expansion. You can also find Belle on PWNcast at pwncast.tv Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! […]

#16 – World First Problems

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:01:24 +0000

Rho is joined by former Reins of Azeroth podcaster Cinder for a discussion on spoiler evasion and Mythic raiding. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to rollingrestartpodcast@gmail.com. You can help support this show and the Realm Maintenance podcast at […]

#15 – Every Raid Has Its Thorn

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 04:01:07 +0000

Thorn from the Lagging Balls podcast joins Rho in a discussion of the triumphs and tribulations of raiding in Legion and the history of WoW. You can also find Thorn on Lagging Balls. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent […]

#14 – We Were Not Prepared

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:01:58 +0000

With Black Temple Timewalking before us, we invite you to take a trip through time as Ben Bumhoffer and Rho recount their experiences during the days of The Burning Crusade. You can also find Ben on Azeroth Roundtable and Battle Pets. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter […]

#13 – Sylvanas, Chromie & Friends

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 04:01:19 +0000

Why does Jon only care about the conflict between two characters in Legion and nothing else? This week’s episode dives into that and more in another discussion of the storytelling in World of Warcraft. You can also find Jon on Azeroth Roundtable and CORE. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow […]

#12 – Tell Me What You Want

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:01:11 +0000

Sometimes the simplest questions can be the trickiest ones to answer. What do you want in World of Warcraft? Rho and Ging dive into their thoughts on that and more as Patch 7.2.5 goes live this week. For more of Ging, you can find her as part of the “Onward to 110” Youtube series at […]

#11 – PvP or CvC?

Tue, 30 May 2017 04:01:23 +0000

Rho is joined by Belle from Pwncast once again to talk about PvP. Brawls have made PvP content more accessible and appealing for casual players, but what can be done to raise the spirit of competition in WoW throughout the majority of the playerbase? Perhaps it’s time for some CvC, and you’ll find out what […]

#10 – Guardians of the Forum, Vol. 2

Tue, 16 May 2017 04:01:18 +0000

The show enters into double digits with a double-header episode, including the return of Sheep Moon’s “Guardian of the Forums” segment, and a conversation about the concept of community with Thyst from the Lagging Balls podcast. Note: While generally not an explicit podcast, this specific episode does contain mature language and may not be safe […]

#9 – A New Breed of Discussion

Tue, 02 May 2017 04:01:46 +0000

Ben and Rho break down their love for the Battle Pet system in WoW, and give suggestions for making it even better. You can also find Ben on Battle Pets and Azeroth Roundtable. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent […]

#8 – Invasive Maneuvers

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:01:14 +0000

Jon and Rho talk about Legion invasions in patch 7.2. Are they an improvement over the events that took place before the expansion’s launch? You can also find Jon on Azeroth Roundtable and CORE. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be […]

#7 – Another Brick in the Brawl

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 01:46:19 +0000

Belle expresses to Rho her view on why PvP in Legion is frustrating. Can Brawls make it better? You can also find Belle on the Pwncast podcast. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to rollingrestartpodcast@gmail.com. You can help support […]

#6 – Guilded Cage

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:01:17 +0000

What happens when a guild you fell in love with slowly falls apart? Ging shares her recent experiences with Rho on a special hour long episode. We would love to get your advice and feedback more than ever on this one. Feel free to share your own experiences with us before we follow up on […]

#5 – Quest Text

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:01:01 +0000

Deededee is back on the show to talk with Rho about the state of leveling quest content. Do people care about it anymore in the age of Character Boosts? What can be done to kickstart interest in the rest of Azeroth’s lore from the recent past? You’ll hear some ideas for a solution this week! […]

#4 – Brutally Mythic Grind

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:01:46 +0000

Rho couldn’t help but talk about the aftermath of the most recent World First race, and he welcomes Warcraft streamer, content creator, and more importantly Mythic raider Brutall onto the show to discuss some of the issues facing those on the bleeding edge of raid progression. Catch Brutall on his stream at twitch.tv/brutallstatic Check out […]

#3 – Ben There, Done That

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:01:54 +0000

Ben from Azeroth Roundtable fills in for Jon this week. Just how overwhelmed is everyone with the amount of content in Legion? For one of the co-hosts, the answer might surprise you… if the title didn’t give it away that is! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Pardon our dust while […]

#2 – The Fast & The Furious

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:01:04 +0000

Rho & Belle record their thoughts on the pacing of content during Legion. Little would they know that as they’re recording, an announcement for Patch 7.2 going up on the PTR is made. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Pardon our dust while we’re still setting things up! Follow us on […]

#1 – Let’s Do The Timewalk Again

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:01:52 +0000

Welcome to the Rolling Restart, a biweekly World of Warcraft podcast hosted by Rho with a rotation of regular co-hosts. With Patch 7.1.5 going live today, Rho & Ging take a quick look at what they’re each excited about within Legion’s first small content patch. Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. […]

Episode #0.4 – Return of the Guardian

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:37:42 +0000

Welcome to the Rolling Restart, a biweekly World of Warcraft podcast hosted by Rho with a rotation of regular co-hosts. To introduce you to all four co-hosts (and to get some content on this feed to kickoff the show) “Episode 0” comes in four parts, each part the expected length of a normal episode. In […]

Episode #0.3 – Raiders of the Lost Fun

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:31:19 +0000

Episode #0.2 – Just Call Her Ging

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:28:10 +0000

Episode #0.1 – Belle of the Brawl

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 15:58:19 +0000