The Journey: A Guild Wars 2 Podcast
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 half-way 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 right place.
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Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
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
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SOCIAL MEDIA
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Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
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
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Email - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
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
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Email - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
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
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Email - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
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
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Email - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
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!
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Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
In Episode 5, I explain why and how our Podcast is changing directions...
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Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
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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Email - thejourneywowpod@gmail.com
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
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
Twitter - @JourneyWowPod
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Email - thejourneywowpod@gmail.com
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
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