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
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
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
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
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
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