Explore every episode of the podcast Essence of Azeroth - The World of Warcraft Video Game Lore Podcast
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| The Boss Fights of the Sunwell Plateau Raid | 05 May 2024 | 00:34:23 | |
The season finale for The Burning Crusade appears and Will Harrison returns with all the World of Warcraft lore you could want, this time talking about the Sunwell Plateau, the Sunwell Offensive, and how a character only found in a manga suddenly became the most important lore figure ever... At least for a few minutes. Oh, and Kalecgos is a sad boy. ESSENCE OF AZEROTH ON TWITTER: ON YOUTUBE ESSENCE OF AZEROTH PATREON | |||
| Gnomes, Gnomality, and Gnomeregan | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:26:38 | |
Join Will for the first episode of 2024, as he delves into the depth of the Gnomish capital to ask the question: Why did everyone forget about the Gnomes of World of Warcraft? | |||
| Rested XP (9/25/23): Naga, Eredar, and Moving | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:19:49 | |
A NEW SHOW! Join Will for this (hopefully) short-form, weekly jaunt through World of Warcraft news you need to know, as well as updates about the show and goings-on you might want to keep up on! | |||
| Crusades, Onslaughts, and Dawns | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:30:17 | |
We're back! Will breaks his WoW burnout after some World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore by talking about the Scarlet Crusade and its history. Consider joining our Patreon over at www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth. | |||
| Antiheroes, Illidari, and Black Temples | 02 May 2023 | 00:51:06 | |
The April Hiatus is over! Join Will as he dives into the tail end of Burning Crusade, going over the siege on the Black Temple and how Blizzard ruined a perfectly good Illidan Stormrage. Consider joining our Patreon over at www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth. | |||
| Draenor, Ogres, and Orcs | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:32:19 | |
Will talks about what led to the shattering of Draenor, the history of its races, and how the Gronn, Ogron, Ogres, and Orcs are all related. Also: Gordoth returns to KPR with mixed results. Consider joining our Patreon over at www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth. | |||
| Karazhan, Medivh, and Annoying Co-Hosts | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:52:23 | |
Will ventures into the haunted Castle of Karazhan to answer questions about his favorite raid in WoW history, along with a new KPR segment and an other-worldly co-host who NEEDS TO READ THE ROOM A LITTLE, SARGERAS. Ugh. Consider joining our Patreon over at www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth. | |||
| The Tempest Keep and Serpentshrine Raids | 11 Feb 2023 | 00:39:58 | |
Illidan's two closest allies during The Burning Crusade eventually became his downfall. What happened to Kael'thas Sunstrider and Lady Vashj? Join Essence of Azeroth for yet another World of Warcraft lore podcast in our season dedicated completely to The Burning Crusade, as we head to Tempest Keep and Serpentshrine Cavern and inspect two of the most infamous raids in WoW history. Consider joining our Patreon over at www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth. | |||
| Crusades, Legions, and Sargeras | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:29:11 | |
The Season 4 Premiere! The Burning Crusade in many ways was more of a direct sequel to the Warcraft FTS games than vanilla World of Warcraft was. So, if we're going to do an entire season on just Burning Crusade then we need to start somewhere. Join Will this week as he delves into the backstory of Sargeras, the formation of the Burning Legion, and talks about the Illidan novel from Legion that made some serious updates to the Illidan Stormrage story. | |||
| Molten Cores, Hammers, and Majordomos | 31 Dec 2022 | 00:38:52 | |
The Season 3 finale! Join Will for a look at the Game of Thrones-like history of the Dwarves, how Firelord Ragnaros came to Azeroth... Uh, the first time, and how a hardcore raiding guild almost got permabanned from the game for an earth-shattering bug in the salad days of Vanilla WoW raiding. Also: KPR returns! Loro Licklock is thrilled that we're paying him once again. | |||
| Goblins, Anti-Semitism, and Hard Questions | 11 Dec 2022 | 00:41:56 | |
Are the goblins of World of Warcraft anti-semitic? Join Will this week as he goes into the history and lore of the Goblin race while also providing the framework for attempting to answer an uncomfortable question about a thing he loves. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| BONUS: The Lore of Weddings | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:07:20 | |
In this bonus episode on World of Warcraft: Dragonflight launch day, join Will as he talks about the recent short story released by Blizzard that fills in some gaps between expansions. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| Holidays, Stories, and Cheer | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:37:23 | |
Join Will on this holiday-tinged episode as he reads a story from the 'Fairy Tales of Azeroth' hardcover book collection and prepares to return to work in January. | |||
| A Dragonflight Lore Primer | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:24:54 | |
This week Will finishes preparing all of you for the new World of Warcraft: Dragonflight expansion with a rundown of some recent lore findings that involve the Grimtotem, Neltharion, and more. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| Druids, Worgen, and The Dream | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:34:10 | |
Join Will this week as he ventures into the history of the Druid class, the origins of the Worgen, and the green dragons that used to guard the Emerald Dream. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| The Ruins, Temple, and Old God of Ahn'Qiraj | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:43:33 | |
The desert of Silithus hides many secrets, including two raids, one of the hardest accomplishments in video games, and a one-eyed God out to eat the world. Join Will this week as he tackles the Ruins of and Temple of Ahn'Qiraj raids, as well as the Scarab Lord title. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| Dragons, Galakrond, And Dragonflights | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:25:41 | |
There's a lot of prep work to do before players visit the Dragon Isles in World of Warcraft's new expansion Dragonflight, so here's a primer on Proto Dragons, Galakrond, and the Watcher known as Tyr. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| Wrath Classic, The Wrathgate, and the Wrathful | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:28:35 | |
The Wrathgate is one of the most important events of lore in World of Warcraft, so why isn't it even in the game anymore? JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| The A, B, C's of Azeroth | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:33:16 | |
Join your favorite kids' show host Billy this week as he talks about where the server names come from with the A, B, C's of Azeroth! JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| The Light, The Dark, and The Good Place | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:27:20 | |
This week we talk theology in Azeroth, why The Light is capitalized, and lore retcons. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| The Boss Fights of Naxxramas | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:37:24 | |
Part two of our Naxxramas journey, in which we go over every ring and boss inside the floating fortress. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| Naxxramas, Spider-Folk, and Getting In The Door | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:19:41 | |
A raid as notorious as Naxxramas requires two episodes, so join Will this week as he talks about the lore behind one of the hardest raids in WoW and how the floating fort came to be. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/AzerothPodcast | |||
| Murlocs, Lovecraft, and Mrgle. | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:17:57 | |
A new episode! A Real one! Join Will this week as he delves into the background of everyone's favorite *cough* fish race, the Murlocs. | |||
| Rested XP (12/11/23): A Season of Discovery | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:20:26 | |
Will returns, giving an update on the next episode while also talking about the WoW Classic Season of Discovery and the two new Alliance capital cities coming in the next retail patch. So many cities. | |||
| My Life Got Stomped By A Fel Reaver | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:17:15 | |
In which Will returns with the mia-est of culpas, gives an update on EoA, and even provides some... Gasp! Lore? On this podcast? No way. Daddy made you some content. | |||
| An Essence of Azeroth Update | 13 Mar 2021 | 00:06:05 | |
Where did Will go? Did the Shadowlands get him? Here's a quick update on what to expect from the podcast in 2021. | |||
| Warlocks, Dreadsteeds, and Forgotten Quests | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:13:25 | |
The essence of Azeroth may be on holiday break but that doesn't mean we aren't working. Join Will this week as he looks into the long, forgotten class questlines of Vanilla World of Warcraft, starting with the notorious Warlock quest to obtain the Dreadsteed epic mount. Visit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AzerothPodcast or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AzerothPodcast. Transcript found at https://medium.com/@azerothpodcast. | |||
| Episode Five - Rebirth, Atonement, And More Shadowlands | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:19:53 | |
Now that we know where World of Warcraft players go when they die, how do we feel about it? Join host Will Harrison this week as he delves into the third and fourth zones of the Shadowlands expansion, talking about rebirth, atonement, and the lore implications of Ardenweald and Revendreth. Visit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AzerothPodcast or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AzerothPodcast. Transcript found at https://medium.com/@azerothpodcast. | |||
| Episode Four - Forgiveness, Glory, and the Shadowlands | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:22:10 | |
Now that we know where World of Warcraft players go when they die, how do we feel about it? Join host Will Harrison this week as he delves into the first two zones of the Shadowlands expansion, talking about death, forgiveness, and eternal glory. Visit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AzerothPodcast. Transcript found at https://medium.com/@azerothpodcast. | |||
| Episode Two - Princes, Ebon Holds, and Death Knights | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:32:47 | |
The Death Knight hero class features some of the best character development and lore that World of Warcraft has to offer... As long as you know which of the many death knights you're talking about. We break it down this week, along with a question in the reader mailbag about the future of the Forsaken. Visit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AzerothPodcast. Transcript found at https://medium.com/@azerothpodcast. | |||
| Episode One - Trolls, Loa, and Bwonsamdi | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:37:14 | |
Where do World of Warcraft players go when they die and who takes them there? In this first episode of the WoW lore podcast 'Essence of Azeroth,' we'll learn about the formation of Troll civilization, the race's portrayal throughout the series, the lands of the dead, and Bwonsamdi--the Loa of Graves and Troll ghost with the most. Visit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AzerothPodcast. Transcript found at https://medium.com/@azerothpodcast. | |||
| Trailer For Essence of Azeroth | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:01:31 | |
A World of Warcraft lore radio show and podcast produced by Will Harrison, covering a single character or place in the 15+ years of World of Warcraft. Updates will be weekly-ish. Here's a preview of what's to come. Find us on Twitter, and more coming soon. | |||
| Rested XP (11/13/23): Dreams, Pineapples, and Book Clubs | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:16:37 | |
BlizzCon is over but that doesn't mean the World of Warcraft news stops there! Join Will this week as he talks about the 10.2 Emerald Dream patch, the upcoming Amirdrassil raid release, and a raid training minigame called Pineapplassil that you won't want to miss. | |||
| Metzen, WorldSouls, and Endings - A BlizzCon WoW The War Within expansion talk | 04 Nov 2023 | 00:22:17 | |
Join Will as he talks about the day that was in BlizzCon 2023 announcements, with three new World of Warcraft expansions coming via the WorldSoul Saga and how we're heading deep, deep underground. | |||
| Rested XP (10/30/23): BlizzCon, Speculation, and Tall Dwarves | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:23:24 | |
The Forsaken episode is out and Will is back with yet another dose of WoW news for your week. He's talking about BlizzCon 2023 speculation, rumors of the next WoW expansion, and why Heroes of the Storm isn't dead yet. | |||
| Forsaken, Gatherings, and Glades | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:47:54 | |
Join Will this week as he details the history of the Forsaken race in World of Warcraft lore, including their origins and current state in the game. Also, we'll try not to mention Sylvanas too much, we promise. New KPR segment with Leeman Kessler (@MayorLoveCraft on TikTok) asks the question: What if Frasier Crane was a zombie? | |||
| Rested XP (10/9/23): Warcraft Rumble, Pets, and Furnaces | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:24:02 | |
Will is freezing in northern Ohio and ready to talk about some WoW news! This week he goes over a new (and limited time) premium pet, more PTR info, and a mobile game cross-promotion. | |||
| Rested XP (10/2/23): Dwarf Expansion? Dwarf Expansion! | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:24:35 | |
We're back again for a second week of World of Warcraft news, talking about rumors swirling around the next expansion, Classic Hardcore raid kills, and pro wrestling. Because, of course. PATREON: www.patreon.com/essenceofazeroth
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| Rested XP (11/15/24): Housing, Refreshes, and Warcraft Direct | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:29:18 | |
When is player housing coming to World of Warcraft? This past week's Warcraft Direct not only celebrated the 30th anniversary of the IP but gave a look at the future of the MMORPG. Join Will as he talks it over, discusses his lack of interest in WoW Classic, and waxes poetic about punching goblins. | |||
| Garrosh, War Crimes, and Real World Crimes | 06 May 2025 | 00:33:13 | |
The World of Warcraft novel War Crimes put everyone's favorite mass murderer Garrosh Hellscream up in the trial of the century, but was Garrosh right? No. No he wasn't. However, it's impossible to ignore the real world influences of the WoW trial of the century, nor can we any further ignore that fans don't get to choose if their fiction is political. Join Will Harrison as he looks at the real world influences of War Crimes, nazi Germany, and how the real world affects the lore of World of Warcraft in this return podcast. FIND EOA ON BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/essenceofazeroth.com FIND ESSENCE OF AZEROTH ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/essenceofazeroth MUSIC CREDITS: Music provided by Chillhop Music Spirit of Naima, Psalm Trees, ALEXANDER - Autumn Turned Winter https://chll.to/06c93bf9 Broadcast info: Composer: Ievgen Poltavskyi BMI IPI Number: 01033060323 Music provided by Chillhop Music Ward Wills - ranni https://chll.to/007c1b5f Music provided by Chillhop Music Leavv - Satin https://chll.to/a93932c3 | |||
| Nostalgia and Why We Quit World of Warcraft | 17 May 2026 | 00:36:04 | |
Where has Will gone? What has he done? And why has Will quit World of Warcraft this time? Join Essence of Azeroth host Will Harrison (@essenceofazeroth.com on BlueSky) as he looks at the nostalgia trap, memories, and what led him to leaving World of Warcraft through his various times of playing the game for almost 20 years. MUSIC CREDITS: Music provided by Chillhop Music Aviino - Velo https://chll.to/9568bddf Music provided by Chillhop Music yutaka hirasaka - Reverse Clock https://chll.to/73be1025 Music provided by Chillhop Music Philip G Anderson - And then came the Dawn https://chll.to/faf9d672 Music provided by Chillhop Music Sweeps, luv pug - Oregon Coast https://chll.to/13f6241e Dream Lantern - RADWIMPS | |||