The Journey: A World of Warcraft Podcast
Welcome, traveler. My name is Winkari, and I’m historically what you would call an off-and-on WoW player. Since participating in the original 2004 Beta, I’ve had periods of months and years that I’ve taken a break from this game. But now, as a forty-something guy whose video game hobby always finds itself coming back to World of Warcraft, it is currently the only game I play. This podcast chronicles that journey…
Azeroth 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
4 hours ago
4 hours ago
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!
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PATREON: thejourneywowpod
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
EMAIL: thejourneywowpod@gmail.com
6 days ago
6 days ago
In Episode 14, I explain why the podcast is returning its focus to World of Warcraft.
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(02:11) Waypoint Unknown
(03:28) Main Discussion
(13:18) Outro
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PATREON: thejourneywowpod
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
EMAIL: thejourneywowpod@gmail.com
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
***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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(01:55) Waypoint Unknown
(04:03) News and Updates
(16:40) Brisban Wildlands
(55:48) April Fools' Event
(1:00:50) Outro
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PATREON: gwjourneypod
TWITCH: twitch.tv/winkari
DISCORD: The Winkari Inn
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
***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!
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(02:10) Waypoint Unknown
(04:03) News and Updates
(19:05) Tyria Talk
(1:05:02) Outro
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PATREON: gwjourneypod
TWITCH: twitch.tv/winkari
DISCORD: The Winkari Inn
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
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TheQuestingDad - Twitch, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
***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 - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
***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 - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
***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 - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
***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 - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
***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 - gwjourneypod@gmail.com
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
***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 - gwjourneypod@gmail.com