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Rolling Restart : A World of Warcraft Podcast

Rolling Restart : A World of Warcraft Podcast

By Realm Maintenance Productions

Hosted by Brian “Rho” Black and a regular rotation of co-hosts, the Rolling Restart tackles a variety of topics connected to retail World of Warcraft. This show places less of an emphasis on news and more on the state of the game and the community that supports it. New shows posted every two weeks.
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Rolling Restart : A World of Warcraft PodcastJul 03, 2018

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#89 - MOTHER's Day

#89 - MOTHER's Day

Jun 09, 202001:04:18
#podcastblackout

#podcastblackout

The Rolling Restart will resume with Episode 89 next Tuesday.

Jun 02, 202001:50
#88 - Tormented

#88 - Tormented

May 19, 202001:05:19
#87 - Gone, Gone, Gone WoW!

#87 - Gone, Gone, Gone WoW!

May 05, 202001:03:54
#86 - Downstairs Dancin' in Ny'alotha

#86 - Downstairs Dancin' in Ny'alotha

Marconin and Rho talk about N'Zoth, gameplay restrictions, gear sets, Torghast, early Shadowlands mount datamining, and more!

Follow Marconin on Twitter @MarconinWoW

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at WarcraftRadio.com!

Support Realm Maintenance Productions at patreon.com/RealmPodcast

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Apr 22, 202001:00:14
#85 - Switching Up

#85 - Switching Up

Ben Bumhoffer and Rho talk about switching from DPS to heals and back to DPS, favorite raid encounters, excitement for Shadowlands alpha, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and more!

Follow Ben on Twitter @BenBumhoffer

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at WarcraftRadio.com!

Support Realm Maintenance Productions at patreon.com/RealmPodcast

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Apr 07, 202001:13:28
#84 - One Does Not Simply Skip to N'Zoth

#84 - One Does Not Simply Skip to N'Zoth

Rho welcomes Cinder to the regular co-host rotation for discussion on Ny'alotha, the recent quality of life improvements made for 8.3, the Winds of Wisdom experience buff for alts, and much more!

Follow Cinder on Twitter @cinder_tweets.

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at warcraftradio.com!

Support Realm Maintenance Productions at patreon.com/RealmPodcast

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Mar 24, 202057:22
#83 - There Must Always Be... A Blizzcon

#83 - There Must Always Be... A Blizzcon

Belle and Rho talk about the Arena World Championship prize pool, the likelihood of a Blizzcon cancellation, and what exactly is the difference between watching Blizzard esports content on YouTube this year instead of Twitch.

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at warcraftradio.com!

A new episode of the Realm Maintenance podcast is also available for download!

Support Realm Maintenance Productions at patreon.com/RealmPodcast

Support Warcraft Radio at patreon.com/WarcraftRadio

Mar 10, 202001:03:33
#82 - Chicken & Waffles or Gin & Frazley?

#82 - Chicken & Waffles or Gin & Frazley?

Gin from the Morally Grey podcast and Frazley from Frazlcast and numerous other projects join Rho for a discussion on a variety of topics, ranging from the impact of BoE gear in the Race to World First to Shadowlands speculation and more!

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at warcraftradio.com! 

A new episode of the Realm Maintenance podcast is also available for download!

Support Realm Maintenance Productions at patreon.com/RealmPodcast

Support Warcraft Radio at patreon.com/WarcraftRadio

Feb 25, 202001:04:06
#81 - Marconin Is In the Air

#81 - Marconin Is In the Air

Marconin and Brian "Rho" Black talk about mounts new and old, followed by discussion in the wake of the Warcraft 3 Reforged's release.

Congratulations to Rolling Restart co-host Thyst who started her new job at Blizzard this week! 

We'll announce a new co-host joining the rotation in the coming weeks.

Follow the show on Twitter @RestartCast and check out our show page at warcraftradio.com!

Support Realm Maintenance Productions at patreon.com/RealmPodcast

Support Warcraft Radio at patreon.com/WarcraftRadio

Feb 11, 202001:05:07
#80 - Influencers of N'Zoth

#80 - Influencers of N'Zoth

Jan 28, 202001:04:06
#79 - Tentacurious

#79 - Tentacurious

Jan 14, 202058:20
#78 - NPC of the Year

#78 - NPC of the Year

Dec 31, 201901:01:51
#77 - Anyone Can Cook

#77 - Anyone Can Cook

Dec 18, 201901:08:04
#76 - Prestige (Edited 1/3/20)

#76 - Prestige (Edited 1/3/20)

Jason Lucas from The Starting Zone discusses with Brian the issue of prestige in World of Warcraft.

This episode has been edited from its original posting in December.


Dec 03, 201901:13:52
#75 - Sound & Unshackled Fury

#75 - Sound & Unshackled Fury

Navox and Berzerker from the Unshackled Fury podcast return to the show to talk with Rho about The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown of the Shadowlands expansion, along with a few forum posts for good measure!

Nov 19, 201901:22:23
#74 – Frozen Fox 2019 Pre-Blizzcon Roundtable!

#74 – Frozen Fox 2019 Pre-Blizzcon Roundtable!

Join Rho, Belle, Thyst, Frostee from The Worgen’s Howl, and Scruffy from Loot Optional as we hold our 2nd Frozen Fox Media pre-Blizzcon roundtable show! Predicitions, hopes, dreams, and more! Follow Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast! Follow Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03! Follow Scruffy on Twitter @TheScruffyDruid! Follow Frostee on Twitter @FrosteeFox! Check out the home for […]
Oct 28, 201901:50:04
#73 – Big Fish, Elephants, & Dragon Stones

#73 – Big Fish, Elephants, & Dragon Stones

The title of this episode will make more sense after you’ve listened to it! This week, Rho & Marconin talk about the aftermath of last week’s Blizzard drama, 8.3 hype, and a healthy dose of Blizzcon speculation! Make sure to listen to the show to find out how to enter to win one of two […]
Oct 15, 201901:13:04
Blizzcon 2019 Virtual Ticket Giveaway!

Blizzcon 2019 Virtual Ticket Giveaway!

Would you like to win a Blizzcon 2019 Virtual Ticket? Listen to the instructions from Rho, right now! You have until October 21st to enter! Episode 73 with Marconin will be posted next week!
Oct 08, 201903:16
#72 – The Cinematic & The Goblin

#72 – The Cinematic & The Goblin

Special guest co-host Katie, aka Klanker from The Tauren & The Goblin podcast, joins Rho to talk about the recent cinematics posted at the conclusion of the War Campaign! Follow Katie on Twitter @Hyrulemaster77 and catch her on The Tauren & The Goblin and Three Goblins in a Trenchcoat! Check out the home for the […]
Oct 01, 201901:16:54
#71 – Eternal Glory

#71 – Eternal Glory

Ben & Rho tackle a variety of topics, from Mechagon, to the Eternal Palace, and their dreams for new content in the months to come! Follow Ben on Twitter @BenBumhoffer and catch him on Azeroth Roundtable! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions […]
Sep 17, 201901:05:45
#70 – Now & Later

#70 – Now & Later

Belle & Rho discuss what is entertaining them in Battle for Azeroth right now, and talk about what they hope to see in the next chapter of WoW. This episode contains adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Follow Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast and catch her on PWNcast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart […]
Sep 04, 201901:03:29
#69 – Finally

#69 – Finally

Jon Jagger and Rho talk about tribalism in video games, Final Fantasy 14 vs. WoW, and a number of other tangents as the launch of WoW Classic is on the horizon. Follow Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger and catch him on Azeroth Roundtable and There Will Be Dungeons! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart […]
Aug 20, 201901:09:51
#68 – We Are The 0.8%

#68 – We Are The 0.8%

Marconin returns to talk about 8.2, Store Mounts, and Classic WoW… but even more importantly, he becomes the first person to play “Who Wants to Beat a WoW Millionaire!” Will Rho end up donating 100,000 gold to the AIE Audacia guild bank on Marconin’s behalf? Find out right now! Check out the home for the […]
Aug 13, 201901:20:27
#67 – Solo Q

#67 – Solo Q

And now, for something a little different. This week, Rho goes solo to answer over two dozen WoW questions sent to him on Twitter. Many thanks to everyone that provided questions for this week’s episode! We’ll return to our normal format in two weeks, and perhaps, with a little something extra as well. Stay tuned! […]
Jul 30, 201901:26:14
#66 – Get Your Kicks

#66 – Get Your Kicks

Thyst is back on the show to talk with Rho about ALL THE THINGS, including adventures in Patch 8.2, Australia, The Eternal Palace, and yes, even the forums! You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can […]
Jul 16, 201901:12:17
#65 – Why Not Both?

#65 – Why Not Both?

Ben & Rho share their early experiences with Patch 8.2, answer your questions, and speculate on the future of factions in WoW! You can find Ben on Twitter @BenBumhoffer! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to rollingrestartpodcast@gmail.com. You can […]
Jul 02, 201901:22:36
#64 – A Tale of Two Warcrafts

#64 – A Tale of Two Warcrafts

Belle and Rho talk about the past and present of World of Warcraft and how the current ease of access can be both a blessing and a curse. This episode contains some adult language. Listener discretion is advised. You can find Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. […]
Jun 18, 201901:16:25
#63 – Raiding to Cotton Eye Joe

#63 – Raiding to Cotton Eye Joe

Cinder returns to the show to talk about Mythic raiding and her experiences in WoW Classic as someone who has never seen pre-Cataclysm Azeroth. You can find Cinder on Twitter @cinder_tweets! Check out her Twitch stream at twitch.tv/cinder_streams! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments […]
Jun 04, 201901:08:22
#62 – World of Wrestling Entertainment

#62 – World of Wrestling Entertainment

Jon & Rho go into some interesting places while discussing the recent “Safe Haven” cinematic, as if the title of this episode didn’t give that away! You can find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger! Check out his other shows, Azeroth Roundtable, CORE, and There Will Be Dungeons! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at […]
May 22, 201901:07:02
#61 – Mount Up!

#61 – Mount Up!

Marconin joins the regular rotation of co-hosts for the show and spends time with Rho talking about patch 8.2 excitement, mount equipment, and Blizzcon. You can find Marconin on Twitter @MarconinWoW! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to rollingrestartpodcast@gmail.com. […]
May 07, 201901:07:38
#60 – Taliesin & Evitel & Scott

#60 – Taliesin & Evitel & Scott

What happens when you bring together Scott Johnson from The Instance and WoW YouTube content creators Taliesin & Evitel? A pretty amazing show in which they answer some of your questions to them from Twitter! You can find Scott on Twitter @scottjohnson! Find all of his podcasts at frogpants.com! For more of Taliesin & Evitel, […]
Apr 22, 201901:20:60
#59 – Forum Roulette

#59 – Forum Roulette

Thyst and Rho discuss a variety of topics, starting with making the most out of limited time in game, followed by a journey into a little game known as Forum Roulette. You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03! Make sure to check out Lagging Balls too! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at […]
Apr 09, 201901:05:49
#58 – Where’s Liam Neeson?

#58 – Where’s Liam Neeson?

Note: This episode contains explicit language. Belle and Rho begin their discussion with talk about the new Esports fundraising toys in WoW. It leads to some interesting places, with a few laughs along the way and a look at how both co-hosts feel about the relationship between company and consumer. You can find Belle on […]
Mar 26, 201901:07:44
#57 – California

#57 – California

Ben Bumhoffer and Rho talk about a mixed bag of topics, including Captain Marvel, the future of WoW, ease of travel in game, transmog, Mario games, memories, and much more! You can find Ben on Twitter @BenTheMage! Make sure to check out Azeroth Roundtable too! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. […]
Mar 12, 201901:10:45
#56 – True Blue

#56 – True Blue

Rho welcomes the hosts of the Unshackled Fury podcast to answer a few questions and discuss several aspects of their dedication to the Alliance! You can find Berzerker on Twitter @Berzerkerrage! You can find Navox on Twitter @Nav_Ox! Make sure to check out the Unshackled Fury podcast too! Check out the home for the Rolling […]
Feb 28, 201901:12:23
#55 – Clean as a Whistle

#55 – Clean as a Whistle

Rho & Moogyver discuss the future of professions, characters in need of more focus later in the expansion, and a number of recent forum posts! You can find Moo on Twitter @Moogyver! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can be sent to […]
Feb 05, 201901:11:45
#54 – Red vs. Red vs. Blue

#54 – Red vs. Red vs. Blue

Jon Jagger and Rho discuss a variety of WoW topics, including Warchiefs, toys, War Mode, and more! You can find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger and be sure to check out his other shows, Azeroth Roundtable, CORE, and There Will Be Dungeons! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter […]
Jan 22, 201901:12:50
#53 – New Year, Who Thyst?

#53 – New Year, Who Thyst?

Thyst and Rho discuss predictions, resolutions, and positivity for the new year in World of Warcraft. You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03 and be sure to check out her other shows, Battlenet News and Lagging Balls! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or […]
Jan 08, 201901:03:07
#52 – The Year That Was

#52 – The Year That Was

Pat Krane from The Battlenet News joins Rho to look back at World of Warcraft in 2018 on the show’s 2 year anniversary! Our third year of WoW discussion kicks off in two weeks. Happy Holidays! You can find Pat on Twitter @PatKrane and be sure to check out his other shows, Battlenet News and […]
Dec 25, 201801:04:52
#51 – Change Rage

#51 – Change Rage

Rho and Belle discuss professions, Island Expeditions, PvP Season 2, and community toxicity with Patch 8.1, Tides of Vengeance, looming on the horizon. You can find Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast and be sure to check out her other show, PWNcast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! […]
Dec 04, 201801:15:01
#50 – Memory Lane

#50 – Memory Lane

Rho and Ben answer some listener questions and take a trip down memory lane as WoW celebrates its 14 year anniversary. You can find Ben on Twitter @BenTheMage and be sure to check out his other shows, Azeroth Roundtable and Battle Pets! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on […]
Nov 20, 201859:32
#49 – After the Storm

#49 – After the Storm

Thorn and Rho look back at Blizzcon 2018. While all Blizzard franchises will be covered in this special episode, most of the Warcraft discussion is loaded towards the beginning. We hope you enjoy it! You can find Thorn on Twitter @Thornbow Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter […]
Nov 07, 201801:34:58
#48 – Keeping Pace

#48 – Keeping Pace

Moogyver and Rho discuss the fear of missing out as the Battle for Azeroth marches forward, along with a continuation of their discussion on the state of professions in the game. You can find Moogyver on Twitter @Moogyver Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments […]
Oct 23, 201801:08:29
#47 – The Azerite Stuff

#47 – The Azerite Stuff

Jon Jagger and Rho discuss where they feel the Azerite system is flawed and consider options for improving the system going forward! You can find Jon on Twitter @Jon_Jagger and be sure to check out his other podcasts, Azeroth Roundtable, CORE, and There Will Be Dragons! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at […]
Oct 09, 201801:02:44
#46 – The Sheep Moon Rises

#46 – The Sheep Moon Rises

Deededee returns to the show to rave and rage about Battle for Azeroth. Of course, this episode wouldn’t be complete without having the Guardian of the Forums examine a couple of forum posts as well! (This episode contains explicit language.) You can find Deededee on Twitter @kolemsai and be sure to check out the impending […]
Sep 25, 201801:08:01
#45 – Spoiled by Patch 8.Fun

#45 – Spoiled by Patch 8.Fun

Thyst joins Rho to discuss their current love of Battle for Azeroth and the recently announced content coming in Patch 8.1! (This episode contains some explicit language.) You can find Thyst on Twitter @Thyst03 and be sure to check her out on Lagging Balls and the Battlenet News! Check out the home for the Rolling […]
Sep 18, 201845:40
#44 – #IonLied

#44 – #IonLied

Belle and Rho talk about Tacos, Method livestreaming Mythic progression, PvP, and more! (This episode contains some explicit language.) You can find Belle on Twitter @belleofpwncast and be sure to check her out on PWNcast! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments or submissions can […]
Sep 11, 201801:01:54
#43 – Bwon-freakin-samdi

#43 – Bwon-freakin-samdi

Ben and Rho answer some Twitter questions, predict the final boss of Battle for Azeroth, and much more! You can find Ben on Twitter @BenTheMage and be sure to check him out on Azeroth Roundtable and Battle Pets! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, comments […]
Aug 28, 201801:05:45
#42 – Professions for Azeroth

#42 – Professions for Azeroth

Moogyver and Rho talk about what you can expect from many of the profession systems in Battle for Azeroth! You can find Moogyver on Twitter @Moogyver and be sure to check him out as a guest host on Battletagged! Check out the home for the Rolling Restart at rollingrestart.frozenfoxmedia.com. Follow us on Twitter @RestartCast! Questions, […]
Aug 14, 201801:10:28