All posts by Darryl

Episode 201 – Dummies In Training

In episode 201 the boys are joined once again by James Ridgers! As Rob and Darryl have finished up their couch to 5k training program, it’s time to take to unpack the experience and see what they boys have learned and where to go from here. Come hang out and listen as the crew talks all about accessories, apps, and how to take your running game to the next level!

 

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https://twitter.com/englishguy

Episode 200 – Shhhhh… It’s a Secret!

It’s episode 200!!!!… and the boys are joined by Iranda of the WoW secrets discord! Come hang out and learn about the untold, sad, puzzling, frustrating, hilarious, and downright absurd secrets the Warcraft team have buried deep in those game files.

 

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https://twitter.com/DarnItAgain
https://discord.gg/wowsecrets

Episode 199 – Mythic Plus Shenanigans

It’s episode 199 and the boys are joined by Sam from Blizz Pro and the Arcane Analysis podcast to talk all about Mythic Plus! Come hang out as the crew talks all about what it takes to be successful as a player trying to get that Mythic +15 achievement and how Blizzard has turned Mythic plus into an esport as well!

 

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https://twitter.com/ktjnwow
https://twitter.com/arcaneanalysis
https://mythicpl.us/

Episode 198 – Chain Mail Bikinis

In episode 198 the boys are joined by the one and only Bunny Ladame to talk all about keeping your swagger game on point with Transmog! Come hang out and get the low down on addons, professions, and everything you need to know to make sure you are looking your best when it’s time to slay internet dragons!

 

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https://twitter.com/bunnyladame

Episode 197 – The Artist Formerly Known As Whammo

In episode 197 the boys are joined by Mark Bryner from the Overwatch community team! We talk about what it looks like to drop everything and move across the country for a dream job at Blizzard Entertainment. Come hang out and get some insight on what it takes to be a part of the best of the best!

 

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https://twitter.com/Whammo_

Episode 196 – Hearthstone With Kripparrian

Hold on to your hearthstones kids because in Episode 196 the boys are joined by streamer Kripparrian! Come hang out as the crew talks about ladder, finding success in RNG, the current state of the game, dungeons and much more!

 

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https://twitter.com/Kripparrian
https://twitter.com/underflowR

Episode 195 – The REAL Superb OWL!

In episode 195 the boys are joined by Overbuff content creator Sabriel! No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about Overwatch League, but if you are still not sure what’s going on, this episode is for you. Everything from how OWL works, to map types, to scoring, to the new Blizzard studio, we talk about all the new League details.

 

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https://twitter.com/Sabriality
http://sabriel.me/

Episode 194 – Sim Yo Self

Have you ever checked out your class discord hoping for some help to figure out the right gear and talents, only to hear the dreaded “SIM YOSELF”? Well in episode 194 the boys are joined by Raidbots.com proprietor Seriallos. If you have ever felt like the process of simming your gear and sorting out your stat weights was more work than it’s worth, Raidbots is the place for you! Come hang out as the boys talk about how easy it is to figure out which one of those 14 trinkets in your bags are actually the best for you!

 

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https://www.raidbots.com/simbot
https://twitter.com/raidbots

Episode 191 – No Take Ladder

In episode 191 it’s time to pull up a chair by the hearth as the boys are joined by Twitch affiliate Mageadeath! With Kobolds and Catacombs having settled in, it’s time to find out where the meta has settled and what we can do to find success in the new Hearthstone expansion.

 

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https://twitter.com/mageadeath
https://www.twitch.tv/mageadeath

Episode 190 – Stay Classy: Death Knights

In episode 190 the Lich King has his own plans for his army of undead minions as the boys are joined by Nick from the Tauren and the Goblin podcast for the Death Knight edition of the Stay Classy series.

 

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https://twitter.com/WookieeBH

Episode 188 – Drunkenstone: Kobolds & Catacombs

Be warned: This is not your normal Training Dummies episode. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wonder what it would be like if Rob got drunk and Darryl got really drunk and they talked about the latest Hearthstone expansion and did a card review?” Well, wonder no more! That is exactly what Rob and Darryl did! Just remember. You were warned. And in case you were worried you missed some shows, don’t! We have decided to roll the Off The Rails episodes into the main numbering, so this would make this one 188.

 

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Episode 182 – Stay Classy: Druids

In episode 182 the boys are joined by Katie of the Tauren and the Goblin podcast. As we wind down the Stay Classy series, Katie gives all the leafy goodness about everyone’s favorite moonfire spamming furries, the Druids. We learn all about the order hall, followers, artifacts, and ask why the new Druid flight form might come with a bowl of oatmeal. Are the boys finally going soft on Druids?

 

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https://twitter.com/Hyrulemaster77
https://twitter.com/TaurenGoblin

Episode 181 – The Calm After The Con

All bets are off in episode 181 as James returns with a special edition post Blizzcon podcast takeover. Come hang out as the tables are turned on Rob and Darryl and they are on the other side of the interview. The crew talks about everything from Blizzcon highlights, to Esports, to who shot first, Anduin or Sylvanas?

 

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https://twitter.com/englishguy

Episode 180 – Stay Classy: Mages

In episode 180 the boys are back from Blizzcon and returning to the Stay Classy series with special guest Serephita! Come hang out as the crew covers the Mage story, class hall, artifact, and even a little Jaina love.

 

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https://twitter.com/serephita
https://www.twitch.tv/serephita

Episode 179 – BlizzCon: The Podcast Before The Con Before The Storm

In this final pre-Blizzcon episode the boys are joined by the Grand Puba of the Con Before The Storm, Ceraphus! Come hang out for episode 179 as the crew pulls back the curtain and talks about the gritty details of what it takes to pull off the largest community event before BlizzCon.

 

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https://twitter.com/Ceraphus
https://twitter.com/ConBeforeStorm
http://conbeforestorm.com/

Episode 178 – BlizzCon: All Aboard The Hype Train!

The Blizzcon hype continues as the boys are joined by Perculia from Wowhead! Come hang out as the crew talks all about the 2017 Blizzcon predictions, the official Wowhead party, the mythic dungeon invitational, and the currently state of Warcraft as of 7.3.2. Episode 178 is a good time you do not want to miss!

 

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https://twitter.com/perculia
http://www.wowhead.com/

https://twitter.com/BAHRAMYOUBand
https://bahramyou.com/

Episode 177 – Blizzcon: Soon™

Episode 177 is all about the Blizzcon hype! In this very special edition of the show the boys are joined by Blizzard Lead Program Manager, James Ridgers! Listen in as the crew talks all about what it takes to put on an event like Blizzcon. Everything from behind the scenes, to smoke and mirrors, to preparing for the unknown, and most importantly, being good to people.

 

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Episode 176 – Stay Classy: Hunters

In episode 176 the boys are joined by Alisaunder of the Hunting Party Podcast to continue the Stay Classy series. She gives us the lowdown on all the hunter goodness from class campaign, mount quest, and artifact weapons.

 

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https://twitter.com/Daisemiin

Episode 175 – Chromie’s Giant Buns

In episode 175 it’s time to get creative and the boys are joined by everyone’s favorite cosplay Chromie, Little Sparkz! The crew talks about everything from how cosplay can help with anxiety, costume budget, to Chromie’s giant buns. If you have ever wanted to make your own costumes or understand what it takes, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

 

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https://twitter.com/LittleSparkzLFG

Episode 174 – Stay Classy: Warlocks

In episode 174 the boys are joined by Frost Fables, Blizzard lore enthusiast, Odynus! This installment of the Stay Classy series is all about warlocks. If you are at all interested in the fel fiery goodness that those soul slinging demonic not-quite-a-mages are up to, then this is a show that you don’t want to miss.

 

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https://twitter.com/TheFrostFables

Episode 173 – Stay Classy: Rogues

In episode 173 the boys are joined once again by the one and only Anne Stickney! This time in the Stay Classy series it’s all about those sneaky sneak Rogues! We talk about everything from class hall, to artifact weapons, to the completely redesigned swashbuckling Outlaw specialization.

 

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https://twitter.com/Shadesogrey

Episode 172 – Stay Classy: Shaman

It’s Shaman day at the Training Dummies and this time the boys are joined by Blizzard Watch lore and Shaman aficionado, Joe Perez. In episode 172 we talk all about the journey to unite the elements, to the most evil follower Blizzard could find, to some super awesome 7.3 spoilers!

 

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https://twitter.com/LodurZJ

Episode 171 – Stay Classy: Warriors

Episode 171 brings us the next installment of the Stay Classy series and this time the boys are joined by Blizzard Watch Warrior champion, Matthew Rossi! Enjoy the ride as the crew talks about everything from artifacts, to Odyn’s not-a-beard, to a HUGE 7.3 spoiler.

 

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https://twitter.com/MatthewWRossi

Episode 170 – Stay Classy: Priests

In episode 170 the boys are joined by Blizzard Watch priest writer Elaraiyne! This show marks the beginning of a brand new series diving in to the class specific stories of Legion. Come hang out as the crew talks all about the epic crusade to save Netherlight Temple, to having the (spot)light stolen by those silly Paladins, and never seeing the owl-gryphon class mounts smooshed faces because you’re always staring at their behind.

 

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https://twitter.com/Elaraiyne

Episode 169 – I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know

In episode 169 Darryl has Hearthstone fever but still feels like he’s missing something. The boys are joined by return guest Justin to help clear the air about some of the deck nuances, class archetypes, and tricks to help be successful against the dreaded RNG.

 

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https://twitter.com/Ignatium_

https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/decks/control-mage-standard-meta-snapshot-june-5-2017
https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/decks/pirate-warrior-standard-meta-snapshot-june-5-2017
https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/decks/midrange-paladin-standard-meta-snapshot-june-5-2017
https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/decks/token-shaman-standard-meta-snapshot-may-22-2017
https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/decks/freeze-mage-standard-meta-snapshot-april-23-2017
https://tempostorm.com/hearthstone/decks/tempo-rogue-standard-meta-snapshot-may-22-2017

Episode 168 – Bad Legs and Great Chest

In episode 168 the boys are joined by Mr Robots human interface, Vee! If you have ever wondered why stat weights are important and exactly how the AMR best in bags feature works then this episode is for you.

 

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https://twitter.com/AskMrRobot
http://www.askmrrobot.com/
https://discord.gg/YMR2MDa

Episode 167 – This Episode Is Pretty Subtle

In Episode 167 the boys are joined by repeat guest and Subtlety Rogue Wowhead guide writer, Gray Hound! You know the drill, everything from talents to stats to getting the best legendaries. This episode was set up by special request from Joseph M. Make sure and hit us up if there is a class, spec or any other Blizzard game content you’d like to hear us cover on the show!

 

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https://twitter.com/Bit_Hound
https://www.twitch.tv/gray_hound

Episode 166 – Hearthstone Overload

In episode 166 Darryl decides to see if he can finally overcome his Hearthstone hurdle. And to help see if we can make that jump into greatness is special guest Alec of the Golden Wisp podcast. The boys talk all about the state of the meta, how to be successful on the ladder, and what classes will help or hinder you on your Journey to Un’Goro.

 

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https://twitter.com/GW_Alec
https://twitter.com/GWpodcast

Episode 165 – My HoTS Are Rejuvenating

In episode 165 the boys are joined by Wowhead Resto Druid guide writer Jaydaa! We cover everything from talents to abilities to weakauras to legendaries. If you’ve ever been interested in the HoTtest healer in Azeroth, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

 

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https://twitter.com/Jaydaa10
http://www.wowhead.com/restoration-druid-guide
https://wago.io/VkuAT-pHb
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z704nkenho17o9b/Twig%20it%20by%20Torty%20v1.7.6.xlsx?dl=0
https://github.com/asvanberg/druid-legendary-analyser#supported-legendaries

Episode 164 – Gold and Gems and Shards, Oh My!

In episode 164 the boys are joined by DJ Tyrant of the Blizzpro Heroes Power Hour and Payload podcasts to talk all about Heroes 2.0! We cover everything from the new progression system to loot crates to currency to the brand new Overwatch themed hero and battle ground. For current fans and those even remotely interested in the brand new Heroes of the Storm, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

 

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https://twitter.com/djtyrant
https://twitter.com/HeroesPowerHour
https://twitter.com/PayloadPodcast

Episode 163 – 7 Point Wah Hoo!

In episode 163 the boys are joined by Hazel from Hazel Nutty Games to talk all about 7.2. From new zones to pet battles to transmog to flying, if you happened to miss the new hotness and want to know what Illidan and the crew are up to, this is the episode for you.

 

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https://twitter.com/HazelNuttyGames
https://www.youtube.com/user/Hazelnuttygames

Episode 162 – Because Math

In Episode 162 the boys are joined by Wowhead Affliction guide writer, Terryn! You know the drill. Everything from talents to rotation to the tips and tricks you need to hit those parses. If you’ve ever been interested in those dot-tastic, soul stealing math lords, then this is the episode for you!

 

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https://twitter.com/Terryn_Fred
https://www.twitch.tv/terrynfred
http://www.wowhead.com/affliction-warlock-guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqnrkhaGk3w&list=PLcrhUvGQ4mUXYSes49QJtUcvo82FL5NTC
https://wago.io/EkGJihLBM