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Episode 82 – There Will Be Blood
In this episode, there will be BLOOD! The boys are joined by champion Death Knight, Epic Insanity! The crew discusses everything from talents to glyphs to dirty socks. Things have certainly changed since this mighty tank class ruled on high in Siege of Orgrimmar. Are Death Knights still all that and a bag of blood boils? You’ll just have to listen and find out. Also, Transmog Anxiety is a real thing. Find out what YOU can do about this serious condition.
https://twitter.com/epic_insanity
http://frozenerdz.com/
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Episode 81 – Something’s Wearing Khadgar… Like a Suit
Do you ever just blindly hit accept on a quest and wonder what is really going on in that big crazy digital world of Azeroth? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Adding to the list of epic three-peat guests, the boys are joined once again by the queen of lore herself, Anne Stickney! We get caught up on everything Pandaria and dig into what is going on in Warlords. Rob gets sentimental about Garrosh and the gang dives into the important question…. Where the heck is Wrathion!?!? If you have a heart, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
http://blizzardwatch.com/
https://twitter.com/shadesogrey
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Episode 80 – Symphony of Destruction
What’s that? Another self serving episode? Well, if you love Destruction Warlocks as much as Hend, then you will definitely pick up some pointers from our friendly, neighbourhood Warlock, Fayt! You know the drill… all the talents, glyphs, and priority rotations you can handle! Make sure to stick around for Things I Learned The Hard Way as Hend fesses up to possibly one of his greatest moments in game so far.
https://twitter.com/FaytTemple
http://www.trollinthedungeon.com/
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Episode 79 – Shaman Mail Enhancement
After a brief hiatus (blame Hearthstone) the boys celebrate their triumphant return with their very first three-peat guest…. Serenity Saz! After the abillity pruning and class balance that Warlords has rained down upon us, even the best players need to revisit the Training Dummies. Saz gives us all the info we need in order for Khrainos… errrr ALL the Enhancement Shaman to take it to the next level. It doesn’t even matter how much the crew got derailed this episode because… dat Saz!!!
http://serenitysaz.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/serenitysaz
http://www.twitch.tv/saltysaz
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Episode 78 – Nitty Gritty On The Feral Kitty
The guys stopped deleting their druids for long enough to realize that maybe druids do have some awesome to bring to the table. In this episode Rob and Hend are joined by long time friend of the show and feral druid rockstar, Elamari! We get into the nitty gritty of feral kitty talents, dps, and glyphs and even clear the air about DoT snap-shotting. We also learn that Mike Preach was wrong about feral kittys and the level 100 talents are kind of awesome!
https://fileunderferal.wordpress.com/
https://twitter.com/Elamari_
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Episode 77 – Come WoD, You’ll Love Garrisons
What the heck is a Garrison?! Do you need a Garrison? What are followers? How exactly does the whole thing work? In this special episode, the boys are joined by AlternativeChat to get all the essential details about Garrisons and exactly why you should buy your ticket for the hype train before it leaves the station!
http://www.alternative-blog.net/
https://twitter.com/AlternativeChat
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Episode 76 – Just The Tip(s)
With Blizzcon just around the corner, the boys wanted to make sure you get ALL THE TIPS on making your trip a successful one. The one and only Salty Sláinte gives us the details about everything from hygiene to food trucks to mouth hugs to a juggling Arthas. Even if you aren’t going to attend this year, you definitely don’t want to miss this episode!
https://twitter.com/SaltySlainte
https://bitterandsalty.com/
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Episode 75 – Shaman Is The New Druid
In this monumental episode the dummies are joined by not one, not two, but THREE amazing guests. Get yourself comfortable and prepare to enjoy the accents of podcasting’s royals as the cast from Girls Gone WoW discuss the challenges of picking a main character for the new expansion. From constipation to hardcore progression to boredom to just wanting to have some good old fun, no class is safe as shots are fired in all directions! Everyone has a good laugh when “Things I learned the hard way” quickly turns into a #warcraftshaming session.
http://girlsgonewow.net/
https://twitter.com/GGWshow
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Episode 74 – You Wanna Keep It Light & Fluffy
In this episode the boys take another stroll down RP lane. Not sure how to get into it? That’s OK because we aren’t either! From the finer points of how not to be a jerk, to online resources, to addons, this show is packed full of RP goodness. We also learn that transmog is just a gateway to RP and Meatwhistle really does have a story to tell!
https://twitter.com/clockwork_bells
http://shieldsandsheep.com/
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Zend’s Transmog
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The One With Molsan
This week the Dummies are joined by podcasting royalty when Molsan stops by and gives the boys the low down on how to fill up their in game wallets. With Warlords (FINALLY!) on the horizon, everyone wants to make sure that their stable of alts is well funded and ready to go. Molsan keeps it real and even flips the tables on the boys with some interview questions of his own. With the wealth of knowledge packed into this one, there should be a fee for this episode!
https://www.tradeskillmaster.com/
https://twitter.com/Molsan
https://bitterandsalty.com/
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Episode 72 – Challenge Accepted
As we anxiously await the drop of Warlords of Draenor, the Dummies know that people are looking for things to do in the meantime. Rather than refreshing your inbox in hopes of that elusive beta key, why not try something a little more… challenging! In this episode the boys are joined by Challenge Mode extraordinaire Thunderspank! Having multiple gold victories with several classes across all 3 roles, Thunder gives us the dirty details on what you need to know to win that mount and finally get your CM transmog gear! If you’re ready to show off that badge of honor, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
http://thunderspank.com/mop/puging-for-glory/
https://twitter.com/_thunderspank
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Episode 71 – Wanna Play Doctor?
Do you ever have those moments where you just can’t quite down that boss? Is your roster running a little lean? Do you ever wish you had that outside perspective that could help give you that little push? Good news everyone… The Raid Doctor is in! The boys are joined tonight by Pallie from GetErRaid with an awesome new service for the Warcraft community. This brand new episode is sure to be a prescription for success!
https://www.youtube.com/user/wmulvihill1120
https://twitter.com/GitErRaid
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Episode 70 – Door Stoppers & You
In this very special episode the boys are joined by Roni from Lil Red Cosplay where they learn all about… you guessed it COSPLAY! From paper, to door stops, to paper towel rolls, find out how you can use ALL THE THINGS to make your costume!
https://www.facebook.com/LilRedCosplay
https://twitter.com/Stroughnecks
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Episode 69 – Dude, Your PVPness is Showing!
This week it’s all about the PVP with Dae and Jabcup from Dots, Hots, & Grave Plots. They teach Hend and Rob all about battlegraounds, from the actual rules, how to win, and a few advanced tips & tricks. Got your guild banner? Despite what they may have said about PVP in the past, Hend and Rob cannot deny that their PVPness is out in the open now!
Web – Dots, Hots, & Grave Plots
Twitter – https://twitter.com/Jabcup
https://twitter.com/CreatureVenus
https://twitter.com/dhgppodcast
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Episode 68 – 60% Chance of Disappoinment
The boys are joined once again by binary royalty, Zoopercat of Ask Mr. Robot! Hit and expertise are officially going away, but that doesn’t mean Mr. Robot is. With brand new features like gear scoring metrics, upgrade recommendations and combat logs you will have just as much reason to Ask as you did before!
Web – http://www.askmrrobot.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/AskMrRobot
Forums – http://forums.askmrrobot.com/
Email – feedback@askmrrobot.com
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Episode 67 – Let The Pwnanza Begin!
In this heal-centric episode, the boys are joined by world ranked healer Stormieh! In this look back at the evolution of healing through Pandaria, we learn about what it was like to go from heroic progression to boredom. What does really have in store? And Stormieh reveals what may just be the craziest advanced trick we have heard on this show… EVAR!
Twitter – https://twitter.com/Stormieh_Mw
Twitch – www.twitch.tv/stormieh1337
Guild – www.pwnanza.com
Guild 2nd – www.cerebral.s4.bizhat.com (cerebral)
Guide – http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/9818712577
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Episode 66 – Thrill Of The Suck
It’s time for HUNTER TALK!!! The boys are joined in this episode but 9 year, loyal hunter and fellow Catalyst Gaming Media friend, Quori!!! In one of the most requested class guides to date, we discuss how to pew pew your way to greatness. Whether you bring your sporebat, your wolf, or the legendary Broken Tooth, this is one episode you do not want to miss!
Twitter – @QuoriWoW
Podcast – Azeroth Pirate Radio
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Episode 65 – Jab. Jab. Uplift. Fin.
In this triumphant return the boys welcome Windwalker extraordinaire, Rotund! We get all the latest and greatest on the most punchy and kicky dps spec in game. Rotund helps clear the air on the great haste vs mastery debate and gives us some tips on how to take your fists of fury to the next level. Kym had a brand new Crowd Control and of course everyone had an tale for “Things I learned the hard way.” Please do enjoy episode 65!
Twitter – https://twitter.com/Brotund
Sentry Totem Guide- http://sentrytotem.com/category/classes/monk/windwalker
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Episode 64 – It’s Like a High Five To The Face
You know that one healer that just steals ALL THE HEALS? The one that you hate but it’s because you are kind of jealous… Despite all the technical difficulties, Vero stayed for the long haul tonight to set the record straight on all things disc. It’s more than just smite to win and in episode 64 we learn exactly what it takes to make all the other healers go lay down for a nap.
Twitter – https://twitter.com/veroicone
YouTube – www.youtube.com/nacochan
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Episode 63 – ENHANCEMENT IS AWESOME!!!
“ENHANCEMENT IS AWESOME! Everything is cool when you’re spreading your flames!” Once again it’s time to fix Hend and who better to set the record straight than the Enhancement Shayman stormlashing soloist survivor… Serenity Saz! You better grab a pen and notepad because we dig into all the details of this face melting melee spec. From the basics of stat priorities to the talent tree to spell rotation, this is an episode you do not want to miss! Can Saz finally make Hend understand the majesty and glory of Ascendance?!?! Sit back and enjoy episode 63 to find out!
https://twitter.com/SerenitySaz
http://serenitysaz.blogspot.ca/
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Episode 62 – Sixty-two Shades of Grey
Remember that time when Anne Stickney came on the show and it was so awesome?! Yeah, well she did it again! This time we look at wrapping up Mists of Pandaria and what you need to know going into Warlords of Draenor. Was Garrosh actually corrupt? Is Jaina going to snap and be the next villain? What the heck is Wrathion up to? This is another lore-tastic episode you don’t want to miss!
http://www.amazon.com/World-Warcraft-Ultimate-Visual-Guide/dp/1465414444
http://wow.joystiq.com/2014/02/16/know-your-lore-tfh-edition-the-black-prince/
https://twitter.com/Shadesogrey
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Episode 61 – Bowling Bumper Boss Mods
Are you looking to take your game to the next level? Then you won’t want to miss episode 61 where the boys are joined by the world ranked, raid leader of Blood Legion, the one and only Riggnaros! From progression raiding to guild roster and alts to UI to mythic raiding, Riggnaros weighs in on what you should know to up your game! He even has his own contribution for “Things I learned the hard way”.
http://www.riggnaros.com/
http://www.twitch.tv/riggnarosbl
Tweets by riggnaros
http://www.riggnaros.com/
http://www.twitch.tv/riggnarosbl
https://twitter.com/riggnaros
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Episode 60 – Resto Shaman! They’re Totemly Awesome!
In this long awaited episode the boys are joined by good friend and heroic progression resto Shaman, Darni! It’s high time for Hend to learn a thing or two about his own main class. From stats to talents to that one buff that does that one thing, we dig deep into the Shaman toolbox and learn how to make those most of those totems! We announce the winner of the favorite macro as well as reveal a NEW contest! Sit back and enjoy episode 60!
Twitter – @DarnitAgain
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Episode 59 – Remember Protection When Using Your Hands
In this episode the boys dig deep into the encyclopedia of all things Holy Paladin with very special guest, Megacode! You better have a notepad handy because the amount of information dropped during this session is nothing short of MEGA-EPIC! Mega helps to clear the air about stats, talents, and glyphs and gives tons of in depth information on how to maximize your game and use the light to its fullest. And if that wasn’t enough, we celebrate the return of our favorite swoon worthy Scot for a Pally-centric segment of Crowd Control! This is definitely a HANDS ON episode that you don’t want to miss!
Twitter – @FFPMMarc
http://healingspec.com/
healingspec@gmail.com
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Episode 58 – Mistweaving: Know your roll.
In this episode the boys are joined by Mistweaver extraordinaire, Tzufit! A lot has changed for the mighty monk healers throughout this expansion and it’s time to clear the air about everything from stat priorities to talents and glyphs and whether or not Fistweaving is really mandatory. The boys also announce a new contest that you won’t wanna miss… So sit back and enjoy episode 58!
Twitter – @soetzufit
Twitter – @JusticePoints
http://treehealsgowoosh.wordpress.com/
SoETzufit@gmail.com
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Episode 57 – Engineering. It’s Fair Dinkum.
Do you ever see someone sprint past you at lightning speed? Or bail off the side of a cliff only to sprout wings and glide off into the sunset? Do you wanna be everyone’s best friend as YOU get all the glory for dropping a Jeeves in the middle of that LFR? Come and enjoy this episode with special guest Moogyver as we discuss the magic of everyone’s favorite profession… Engineering! Even Hend learns a thing or two about his own main toon’s profession and Rob just sits back in jealousy.
We want to extend a special congratulations and lots of Hendlove to Kym and Andy as they have finally welcomed their new addition into their home.
Twitter – @Moogyver
spareparts.podomatic.com
sparepartsmailbox@gmail.com
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Episode 56 – There’s A Strat In There Somewhere
And now for something completely similar… The boys have invited Ceraphus and Xia to discuss the dummies involvement with Catalyst Gaming Media. What is it? Why should you be excited about it? Listen in and find out exactly what the buzz is all about!!! And if you’re lucky maybe Xia will talk extra fancy for you!
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Episode 55 – Brewmasters Make Everything Sunnier
Episode 55 was long overdue and Rob can hardly contain himself as the boys get all the must have info about Blizzard’s latest addition to the tanking table… It’s Brewmasters with special guest Sunnier! We discuss how awesome it is kicking mobs in the face and just how important it is to shuffle. And if you haven’t gotten your legendary cloak by now, we strongly recommend that you go and get one… better yet, get TWO!
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Episode 54 – Dispensing Frog Justice
Welcome back to a brand new episode! Despite fighting some technical difficulties and audio gnomes, the boys have a great conversation with Skolnick about the hidden gems of this wonderful World of Warcraft. Come and get a special dose of Frog Justice and learn some of WoWs hidden locations and best kept secrets!
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Episode 53 – DoTs With Ticks And Ticks In DoTs
In what turned out to be our longest show to date, Amijade teaches Hend and Rob how to play both Affliction and Demonology warlocks. If you are even thinking of rolling a warlock, this is a must listen! We even find out just how long Hendlove lasts. As if that wasn’t enough, we have even included almost 12 minutes of bonus material not heard on the live show! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. You’ll be glad you did!
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Episode 52 – Turning Tricks Of The Trade
We are joined by Tikari who gives us the rundown on everyone’s favorite stealth class, the Rogue. With a brief overview of all 3 specs and some more in-depth discussion on Assassination, you’ll be turning tricks… of the trade in no time! We’ve also got a new Crowd Control segment! Enjoy!
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Episode 51 – Yo Dawg, I Heard You Liked Loot…
After another unplanned and unexpected vacation the boys celebrate their return with another repeat guest, Anna! This episode is packed full of tips and tricks for the Timeless Isle if you want to spend less time on the Isle. You don’t have to learn things the hard way as the crew discusses loot, upgrades, achievements and some secrets you don’t want to miss. So hop into your Noodle Cart and /dance your way to a good time!
A special thanks to Wowmartiean for his hard work on this video that shows you each and every one of the treasure chest locations! http://youtu.be/nK6n2XizIwM
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Episode 50 – Actively Mitigating Before It Was Cool
With 5.4 just around the corner, we know everyone is scrambling to get their raid teams organized and back on track. Fortunately, you can tell your tanks to get their act together and check out this tanktastic episode where special guests Ceraphus and Epicinsanity cover everything you need to know about Blood Death Knight tanking. You definitely won’t want to miss an amazing surprise jam as Epic himself just can’t get enough of Hend love babe!
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Episode 49 – I Like My WoW Martiean Rare
With 5.4 just around the corner, what better time to talk about the new location to find all the awesome new radness! And what better special guest to bring back than the king of youtube and rare guides himself, Wowmartiean. Get the latest info on what to expect when the new patch drops for rares, achievements, and those precious shiny purples!
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Episode 48 – Raided PG
The boys bring in the one and only sugar mama of Stormwind herself, Apsana! Despite the amount of Hendlove being thrown around, the crew covers some great tips and tricks for parents who have decided to let their children explore the great big world of Azeroth. From parental controls, to LFRs, to monitoring your play time, Apsana speaks from her own experience in how to raise your Hordlings the right way.
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Episode 47 – Do You Even Crowd Control, Bro?
The Dummies are joined by PvP royalty, Kym Scally! Listen in as Hend talks about life outside of the game, Rob finally hits his personal goal of having a level 90 of each class, and Kym announces her Crowd Control segment becoming a full blown show! This show almost gets derailed when Rob decides to turn on the live stream and has no idea what is going on… Learn more about 5.4 PvP changes and exactly what it takes to make your guests comfortable. You don’t want to miss this episode!
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Episode 46 – Size Doesn’t Matter
Hathorr from The Low Pop WoW Podcast joins us today to talk about life on a low population server and running a guild in that environment. Hathorr provides some great tips on keeping a guild progression focused, while ensuring members of all skill levels, time commitments, and play styles feel welcome and included in guild activities. Guild masters and members alike can all take something away from this episode to help make their guild experience an enjoyable one. When it’s all said and done, Hend and Rob come to realize that healthy, thriving guilds can exist anywhere and when it comes to servers, size truly does not matter! That’s what she said! Honest!
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Episode 45 – Dummy Think Tank
Hend and Rob get in touch with their feels in this episode when they are joined by Jules from the Tauren Think Tank and That TV Show podcasts. Listen in for some group therapy as they discuss how life in game is just as real as outside of it. Jules also answers a tough listener question when a player is left feeling abandoned and used. You won’t want to miss this one year anniversary show with a great surprise montage highlighting everything from episode 0 until now.
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Episode 44 – The Care And Feeding Of Training Dummies
Hend and Rob have a rage filled discussion with WoW Insiders very own legendary warrior, Matthew Rossi. This episode goes completely off the rails with everything from a Fury Warrior “how to” talk, to what jerks those Alliance folks are! Making up for missing last week, this show is the longest episode to date. Jam packed from start to finish with bearded goodness, you won’t want to miss a minute of this one.
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