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Realm Maintenance

By Realm Maintenance Productions

Your News for World of Warcraft and Blizzard Game Podcasts

Connecting You to Podcasts Covering World of Warcraft and other Blizzard Entertainment Games

Hosted by Brian “Rho” Black, Realm Maintenance aims to better connect its listeners with podcasters and other content creators through interviews and a summary of notable recent episodes from those creators.
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Realm MaintenanceJul 30, 2013

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02:01:14
It's Always Sunny in the Tavern

It's Always Sunny in the Tavern

After catching up on the May's Blizzard podcast happenings, Rho spends some time with the hosts of It's Always Sunny in Stormwind, followed by some chat with Bartenders Jay & Dawn from Bob's Taverncast! 

The show concludes with Toshmifune of The Halfhill Report in the hot seat for some RNG questions determined by listeners on Twitter.

You can find our new show page by going to warcraftradio.com, where you will also find the home of our ongoing Podcast Directory.

Follow the show on Twitter @RealmPodcast and follow Rho @BrianPodcaster.

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Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and want your news mentioned here? Email questions, comments or submissions to RealmPodcast@gmail.com.

Realm Maintenance is here to promote your show news and special events as a service to the Blizzard game podcasting community.

You can support the show at http://patreon.com/RealmPodcast and you can support Warcraft Radio as a whole at http://patreon.com/warcraftradio!

Listen to the show on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Tunein Radio, and Spotify!

Jun 01, 202001:48:20
When Push Comes to Brew

When Push Comes to Brew

Following his rave about Torghast and the April podcast roundup, Rho spends some time talking to the hosts of Push the Point about their show and the state of the Overwatch League. 

Following that, Twitch streamer and WoW YouTuber Quissy from the Warcraft Brew podcast talks about her content, then Ceraphus from The Sundering completes the show with some RNG and the best method to cook your bacon right!

You can find our new show page by going to warcraftradio.com, where you will also find the home of our ongoing Podcast Directory.

Follow the show on Twitter @RealmPodcast and follow Rho @BrianPodcaster.

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Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and want your news mentioned here? Email questions, comments or submissions to RealmPodcast@gmail.com.

Realm Maintenance is here to promote your show news and special events as a service to the Blizzard game podcasting community.

You can support the show at http://patreon.com/RealmPodcast and you can support Warcraft Radio as a whole at http://patreon.com/warcraftradio!

Listen to the show on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Tunein Radio, and Spotify!

Apr 28, 202001:37:54
Public Record

Public Record

Join us for an extended chat with Azeroth Public Radio creators, Shoeboots and Koltrane! Overwatch League Network and Tavern Tales co-host Totemlydrunk stops by later on for a round of RNG.

As always you'll hear about notable guest appearances and news from your favorite Blizzard podcasts early in the show during the monthly podcast roundup. This month's segment includes information on three relatively new Overwatch shows!

You can find our new show page by going to warcraftradio.com, where you will also find the home of our ongoing Podcast Directory.

Follow the show on Twitter @RealmPodcast and follow Rho @BrianPodcaster.

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Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and want your news mentioned here? Email questions, comments or submissions to RealmPodcast@gmail.com.

Realm Maintenance is here to promote your show news and special events as a service to the Blizzard game podcasting community.

You can support the show at http://patreon.com/RealmPodcast and you can support Warcraft Radio as a whole at http://patreon.com/warcraftradio!

Listen to the show on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Tunein Radio, and Spotify!

Mar 31, 202001:38:16
WoW Killed Titanforge

WoW Killed Titanforge

Brian "Rho" Black interviews Method Broadacast Producer Andallyn, Garrett Weinzierl and Taliesin from the WoW Killer podcast, and video content creator Dratnos from the Titanforge podcast, followed by a return of J.R. Cook from the Well Met podcast for some RNG.

As always you'll hear about notable guest appearances and news from your favorite Blizzard podcasts early in the show during the monthly podcast roundup. This month's segment includes information on two new podcasts!

You can find our new show page by going to warcraftradio.com, where you will also find the home of our ongoing Podcast Directory.

Follow the show on Twitter @RealmPodcast and follow Rho @BrianPodcaster.

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Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and want your news mentioned here? Email questions, comments or submissions to RealmPodcast@gmail.com.

Realm Maintenance is here to promote your show news and special events as a service to the Blizzard game podcasting community.

You can support the show at http://patreon.com/RealmPodcast and you can support Warcraft Radio as a whole at http://patreon.com/warcraftradio!

Listen to the show on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Tunein Radio, and Spotify!

Feb 25, 202001:53:07
You Think You Do, But It's Taco Tuesday

You Think You Do, But It's Taco Tuesday

Realm Maintenance returns with the first of new monthly episodes!

The hosts of "You Think You Do, But You Don't" join Rho in the Podcast Spotlight interview, followed by a focus on highlighting video content creators! Twitch streamer and podcaster Brutall is Rho's inaugural guest on the new segment.

The show wraps up as it always does with some RNG, this time featuring Pride from "The War Forge"

Celebrate a new year of Realm Maintenance, the Race to World First, launch of Warcraft 3 Reforged, and much more!

You can find our new show page by going to warcraftradio.com, where you will also find the home of our ongoing Podcast Directory.

Follow the show on Twitter @RealmPodcast and follow Rho @BrianPodcaster.

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Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and want your news mentioned here? Email questions, comments or submissions to RealmPodcast@gmail.com.

Realm Maintenance is here to promote your show news and special events as a service to the Blizzard game podcasting community.

You can support the show at http://patreon.com/RealmPodcast and you can support Warcraft Radio as a whole at http://patreon.com/warcraftradio!

Listen to the show on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Tunein Radio, and Spotify!

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Jan 28, 202002:05:51
Yearly Maintenance 2019, Part 6
Dec 31, 201901:25:27
Yearly Maintenance 2019, Part 5
Dec 30, 201901:14:05
Yearly Maintenance 2019, Part 4
Dec 29, 201901:26:19
Yearly Maintenance 2019, Part 3
Dec 28, 201901:20:28
Yearly Maintenance 2019, Part 2

Yearly Maintenance 2019, Part 2

The six-part daily Yearly Maintenance series continues!

Part 2 features additional interview questions and answers from the hosts of Overwatch League Recap, Icy Veins Podcast, On the Flank, and Arena Sensei!

We're now a part of Warcraft Radio! You can find our new home at https://warcraftradio.com/shows/realm-maintenance/

Follow the show on Twitter @RealmPodcast and follow Rho @BrianPodcaster.

Realm Maintenance will return in 2020 as a monthly recap of Blizzard community podcasting and content creation. Keep an eye our for our January recap episode on January 28th!

Dec 27, 201901:24:27
Yearly Maintenance 2019, Part 1
Dec 26, 201901:27:51
#300 - The End & The Beginning

#300 - The End & The Beginning

The 300th episode of Realm Maintenance features a special interview with WoW Community Manager Randy Jordan, aka Kaivax!

Welcome to the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one for the Realm Maintenance podcast. Find out more about the exciting changes for all three Realm Maintenance Productions podcasts at the the top of the show.

In the RNG segment, Rho welcomes back Frostee from The Worgen's Howl and Frozen Fox Media to discuss random topics and what the future holds. Following that, former host of Something Suggestive returns to the show for a bonus segment of RNG.

Make sure to listen to the entire show to find out how you can enter to win a 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition of World of Warcraft!

Dec 17, 201902:25:50
Episode 299 : Doctors, Darkmoon, & Dragons

Episode 299 : Doctors, Darkmoon, & Dragons

Prepare for the Descent of Dragons! Rho chats with all three hosts of the Doctor Three podcast about some aspects of their show and their hopes for the upcoming expansion. Following that, Ringmaster Kevin from the Darkmoon Herald returns to the show one final time for a special extended RNG segment.

Episode 300 will be here in two weeks! 

Make sure to keep an eye on @RealmPodcast on Twitter for upcoming news and announcements regarding changes for the show in 2020.

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Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and want your news mentioned here? Email RealmPodcast@gmail.com.

Realm Maintenance is here to promote your show news and special events as a service to the Blizzard game podcasting community.

You can support the show by contributing at http://patreon.com/RealmPodcast

Follow Rho on Twitter @BrianPodcaster

Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to RealmPodcast@gmail.com. All submissions received by Sunday at noon Eastern will be read and considered for the next podcast.

Listen to the show on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Tunein Radio, and Spotify!

Dec 03, 201901:17:03
Episode 298 : Scythe & The Laughing Man
Nov 19, 201901:05:55
Episode 297 : After the Storm – Blizzcon 2019

Episode 297 : After the Storm – Blizzcon 2019

Rho is joined by several podcasters and friends of the show to reflect on everything that came out of Blizzcon 2019. Special thanks to all of our guests: Medicakes, Wickedkitten, Ben Bumhoffer, Spazz Wesson, Sparty Smallwood, Beau Schwartz, Tetsemi, and Thyst for sharing their thoughts and experiences! ————- Are you part of a show that […]
Nov 04, 201902:51:36
Storm Watch : Blizzcon Day 1 Recap

Storm Watch : Blizzcon Day 1 Recap

Brian Black & Hearthcasual co-host Kevin Ellis discuss the reveals and big news to come out from Day 1 of Blizzcon 2019. What surprised them the most? The answer may just in fact surprise you! Watch this feed on Monday for more bonus content!
Nov 02, 201901:16:54
By the Numbers : The 2019 Blizzcon Challenge!

By the Numbers : The 2019 Blizzcon Challenge!

We are mere hours from Blizzcon, and over 115 of you participated in the Realm Maintenance Blizzcon Challenge. On this final bit of bonus content before Blizzcon, Rho is joined by Thorn from the Lagging Balls podcast to go over all of the questions and see how most of you voted. Check back here late […]
Oct 31, 201901:36:38
Blizzcon Bonus Content : Pod Before the Con 2019

Blizzcon Bonus Content : Pod Before the Con 2019

The journey to Blizzcon 2019 continues with last weekend’s Pod Before the Con, featuring several amazing World of Warcraft podcasters! Special thanks to d20 Creative Alliance and Con Before the Storm for use of their audio. Come back here tomorrow for Rho’s look at the numbers behind this year’s Realm Maintenance Blizzcon Challenge!
Oct 30, 201901:57:21
Blizzcon Bonus Content : Rolling Restart #74

Blizzcon Bonus Content : Rolling Restart #74

Keep your eyes on this podcast feed throughout the week for bonus podcasting content in celebration of Blizzcon 2019! Today we bring you Episode #74 of the Rolling Restart podcast.
Oct 29, 201901:53:05
Episode 296 : 10 Days & Counting
Oct 22, 201901:21:16
The Return of the Blizzcon Challenge!
Oct 14, 201904:30
Episode 295 : Fun for All, All for Fun

Episode 295 : Fun for All, All for Fun

This week’s show features an interview with the Queue for Fun podcast, Virtual Ticket giveaways, and an RNG chat with Medros from All Things Azeroth! You have until October 21st to tweet your entry to @RealmPodcast for your chance at a Blizzcon 2019 Virtual Ticket. Listen for details! Follow Queue for Fun on Twitter at […]
Oct 08, 201901:10:36
Episode 294 : Adventure Time!

Episode 294 : Adventure Time!

Our series of WoW Classic podcast interviews concludes with the hosts of Taverncast Adventures! Following that, the co-hosts of The Starting Zone pay a visit for some RNG. Follow Taverncast Adventures on Twitter at @Taverncast! Follow The Starting Zone on Twitter at @thestartingzone! ————- Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another […]
Sep 24, 201959:23
Episode 293 : Casually Classic

Episode 293 : Casually Classic

Coverage of WoW Classic podcasting continues, featuring an interview with Allen and Anthony from The Classic Casual podcast! Check out their Discord at discordapp.com/invite/Bemf4Dg RNG for the remainder of the year will feature returning guests from some of Rho’s favorite shows. This week Thorn and Thyst from Lagging Balls pay a visit! Follow The Classic […]
Sep 10, 201954:46
Episode 292 : What’s Old Is New Again

Episode 292 : What’s Old Is New Again

WoW Classic is here, and Realm Maintenance pays tribute to the revival by focusing mostly on information and interviews regarding WoW Classic podcasting. Today you’ll hear Rho talk to Warcraft Radio founder Gareth “Athalus” Cales about the return of WoW Radio! RNG this week features a return visit from Countdown to Classic podcast host Josh […]
Aug 26, 201901:16:55
Episode 291 : Interview with the Warchief

Episode 291 : Interview with the Warchief

Celebrating 7 years of Realm Maintenance! On this special episode, Rho has the opportunity to interview Patty Mattson, the voice talent behind Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner! Follow Patty Mattson @PattyMattson! Thank you for your continued support of the show! Catch the next episode in two weeks, on the launch of WoW Classic! ————- Are you part […]
Aug 14, 201901:03:24
Episode 290 : Don’t Worry, Be Angry

Episode 290 : Don’t Worry, Be Angry

Garret Weinzierl and Jocelyn Kearney from The Angry Chicken return to discuss the evolution of their show and the game of Hearthstone, as well as talk about their excitement for today’s launch of Saviors of Uldum! Rho will also introduce you to a couple of new podcasts as well as give his thoughts on the […]
Aug 06, 201901:15:04
Episode 289 : Loading…

Episode 289 : Loading…

Get to know the hosts of the Load Screen Podcast, along with the names of two new shows to possibly add to your podcast playlist! Follow the Load Screen Podcast on Twitter @LoadScreenPod! ————- Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and want your news mentioned here? Email […]
Jul 23, 201952:46
Episode 288 : Manny Talks, Handle It!
Jul 09, 201956:43
Episode 287 : Gin and Topics

Episode 287 : Gin and Topics

This week’s episode is quite focused on World of Warcraft, including an interview with the host of the Morally Grey podcast and some RNG talk on the state of raid encounter difficulty in the game. Welcome to Patch 8.Tuesday! Follow Morally Grey on Twitter @MorallyGreyPod! ————- Are you part of a show that covers WoW […]
Jun 25, 201946:14
Episode 286 : Teamwork
Jun 11, 201946:35
Episode 285 : Once More Into the Nexus

Episode 285 : Once More Into the Nexus

As Heroes of the Storm turns four years old, Kyle Fergusson from Into the Nexus returns to the show to talk about his show, the aftermath of dev team downsizing in the game and what has changed since the start of the year for the podcast and the game itself. Follow Into the Nexus on […]
May 30, 201951:59
Weekly Podcast Roundup : Week of 5/20/19

Weekly Podcast Roundup : Week of 5/20/19

Episode 285 will be released Thursday evening. In the meanwhile, here’s your Weekly Podcast Roundup in audio form on schedule!
May 28, 201902:37
Episode 284 : The Young & The Relentless

Episode 284 : The Young & The Relentless

Back from vacation, Rho spends some time talking about World of Warcraft with the hosts of “Do Not Relent!” Plus, find out just why Rho is participating in Blizzcon differently this year. Follow Do Not Relent on Twitter @DoNotRelentPod! ————- Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and […]
May 14, 201945:52
Special Interview: Hearthstone Designer Pat Nagle

Special Interview: Hearthstone Designer Pat Nagle

Realm Maintenance will be back with a new episode on Tuesday. In the meantime, we have a special interview for those of you that enjoy Hearthstone! Our sister podcast, Hearthcasual, recently had the opportunity to interview Hearthstone Game Designer Pat Nagle specifically on designing Tavern Brawls, including this week’s Brawl that is a prelude to […]
May 10, 201928:05
A Special Rolling Restart

A Special Rolling Restart

Realm Maintenance is on a brief hiatus while Rho is on vacation, and the next episode will be up on May 14th. Meanwhile, we invite you to check out this recent episode of our sister podcast, the Rolling Restart, featuring Rho, Scott Johnson from The Instance, and WoW YouTubers Taliesin & Evitel! You can find […]
Apr 30, 201901:21:13
Episode 283 : Yes, Sensei

Episode 283 : Yes, Sensei

Rho talks to Steven Sensei, host of the Arena Sensei podcast, about the new Arena meta following the launch of Rise of Shadows Follow Arena Sensei on Twitter @StevenSenseiHS! Special thanks to Connor Rapper for use of his Rise of Shadows rap, “League of E.V.I.L.” Follow him on Twitter @CONNOR_RAPPER and be sure to check […]
Apr 16, 201949:14
Episode 282 : Flanking Maneuver
Apr 02, 201950:44
Episode 281 : Cool as Icy

Episode 281 : Cool as Icy

Rho chats with Patrick Beja and Stan Duris from the Icy Veins podcast! You’ll also be introduced to a half dozen podcasts that are being mentioned for the first time during the Show Notes segment! Follow Icy Veins on Twitter @icyveins! ————- Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise […]
Mar 19, 201955:36
Episode 280 : Owls & Goats

Episode 280 : Owls & Goats

Overwatch League Season 2 is well underway, and Rho speaks to the hosts of the OWL Recap about their show and early impressions of the expanded premier esports competition. Follow OWL Recap on Twitter @OWLRecap! ————- Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise podcast and want your news mentioned […]
Mar 05, 201947:50
Values

Values

Episode 280 will be on the feed on March 5th. Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen to this message from Rho.
Feb 18, 201906:18
Episode 279 : Classic Roles & Pod Idols

Episode 279 : Classic Roles & Pod Idols

Rho talks to DM Jared Eggleston about a D&D podcast set in Azeroth, followed by a chat with Brian Ibbott about the search for America’s Next Top Podcasting Idol! Follow Roll Need on Twitter @rollneedshow! Follow America’s Next Top Podcasting Idol on Twitter @PodcastingIdol! ————- Are you part of a show that covers WoW or […]
Feb 12, 201943:06
Episode 278 : Whisper Words of Wisdom
Jan 29, 201947:59
Episode 277 : Generally Speaking

Episode 277 : Generally Speaking

Rho turns the tables on General Chat podcast host and creator interviewer Anastazja. Stick around after that interview for some listener email and a proper sendoff to Tauren Think Tank in a special RNG segment. Follow General Chat on Twitter @GeneralChatPod! ————- Are you part of a show that covers WoW or another Blizzard franchise […]
Jan 15, 201954:50
Episode 276 : Press 1/1 for Summons

Episode 276 : Press 1/1 for Summons

Holiday podcast news has been light, but that won’t stop us! The hosts of The Summoning Stone return to talk with Rho about the state of World of Warcraft and their rebooted podcast. Following that, catch almost a half hour long segment full of Rho’s predictions for 2019! Follow The Summoning Stone on Twitter @Summoning_Stone! […]
Jan 01, 201901:07:41
Yearly Maintenance 2018, Finale

Yearly Maintenance 2018, Finale

This is the final part of six episodes for Yearly Maintenance 2018. Catch a new episode of Yearly Maintenance every day from now through the end of the year! These episodes contain additional questions that Rho asked his guests throughout the year. You’ll learn about how well these podcasters predicted 2018, as well as their […]
Dec 31, 201801:20:03
Yearly Maintenance 2018, Part 5

Yearly Maintenance 2018, Part 5

This is the fifth part of six episodes for Yearly Maintenance 2018. Catch a new episode of Yearly Maintenance every day from now through the end of the year! These episodes contain additional questions that Rho asked his guests throughout the year. You’ll learn about how well these podcasters predicted 2018, as well as their […]
Dec 30, 201801:24:11
Yearly Maintenance 2018, Part 4

Yearly Maintenance 2018, Part 4

This is the fourth part of six episodes for Yearly Maintenance 2018. Catch a new episode of Yearly Maintenance every day from now through the end of the year! These episodes contain additional questions that Rho asked his guests throughout the year. You’ll learn about how well these podcasters predicted 2018, as well as their […]
Dec 29, 201801:02:35
Yearly Maintenance 2018, Part 3

Yearly Maintenance 2018, Part 3

This is the third part of six episodes for Yearly Maintenance 2018. Catch a new episode of Yearly Maintenance every day from now through the end of the year! These episodes contain additional questions that Rho asked his guests throughout the year. You’ll learn about how well these podcasters predicted 2018, as well as their […]
Dec 28, 201801:17:55
Yearly Maintenance 2018, Part 2

Yearly Maintenance 2018, Part 2

This is the second part of six episodes for Yearly Maintenance 2018. Catch a new episode of Yearly Maintenance every day from now through the end of the year! These episodes contain additional questions that Rho asked his guests throughout the year. You’ll learn about how well these podcasters predicted 2018, as well as their […]
Dec 27, 201858:13