The Journey: A Guild Wars 2 Podcast
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 the details. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Listen on:
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
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
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
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Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
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) Outro
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
GW3 Announcement Video (Summer Game Fest)
The Future of Guild Wars: Our Commitment to Tyria
Guild Wars 3 Is Really Real: How ArenaNet’s Series is Transforming MMORPGs Again
Twitch Livestream
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
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
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
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
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
TheQuestingDad: Twitch, YouTube
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
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) Ascalonian Catacombs - Explorable Mode
(01:01:57) Outro
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
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
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
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
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
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
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
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
(57:12) Outro
PATREON: gwjourneypod
EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
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) Character Creation(15:20) Queensdale
(33:55) Kessex Hills
(51:42) Wintersday
(58:17) Outro
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EMAIL: gwjourneypod@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook