Countdown To Classic - A World Of Warcraft Classic Podcast

It's time for another interview as Josh has real life get in the way a little with the planned scheduling for the week. But that just means that he gets to bring you this epic interview just a little bit sooner, as he sits down with listener of the show, Partypooper, to discuss absolutely everything and anything you should ever want to know about making money in vanilla World of Warcraft. Today is simply part one (!) of the economy chats to end all economy chats as Partypooper and Josh wound up covering almost 3 hours worth of material for you all.  This has been split in two so you can all let it sink in over time as this chat is not for the feint of heart! So get out your abacus and your monocle and listen in to one of Josh's favourite interviews to date. Part Two to come next week! Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:35 Shout Outs & Show News - 1:26:25   Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply s

Another week, another Countdown! Ring in your Monday with this fantastic in depth interview with Druid enthusiast and theorycrafter, Taladril, who stops by to chat with Josh about the general state of Druids in vanilla. We cover whether or not Feral is 'broken' or if it comes down to player skill, if Balance can be salvaged in anyway and also why anyone would roll Resto Druid over Holy Priest. After that, Josh takes a call from listener Swiftdeus, who chats Blizzcon 2018 predictions and what it could mean for Classic WoW, as well a few Hunter points. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 1:25 Anger Management - 1:03:00 The Hot Seat - 1:04:20 Calling Countdown - 1:14:00 Shout Outs & Show News - 1:36:55 You can find Taladril at the following Discord Servers: https://discord.gg/SDxvF7r - Theorycrafting By Taladril Discord https://discord.gg/uscwdeP - Druid Classic Discord Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or

Countdown To Classic sends off the week with an epic bang as Josh sits down for his longest episode yet for no good reason! Enjoy 2 hours and 40 minutes of an overly 'peppy' Australian carrying on about vanilla World of Warcraft through his visits to the forums again for the week! This week's topics include how private server players and their experience might affect vanilla servers, an analysis of Frost Mages, a very special email from a listener, and also what the World of Warcraft: Classic Collector's Edition might look like. Highlights: Forum & Fauna - 2:30 Anger Management - 2:02:35 Winners & Losers - 2:15:10 Memory Lane - 2:19:45 Shout Outs & Show News - 2:35:20 Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend! Directly download here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/countdowntoclassic/C2C_Episode_36_Final.mp3  Or liste

Countdown To Classic's here, and we're in effect, want you to push it, babe, coolin' by (Wednes)day and at night, working up a sweat, c'mon nerds, let's go show the noobs, that we know, how to become number one, in a hot party show, now pod it. Ah, pod it.  Pod it good. Ah, pod it.  Pod it real good!! Let's get through Hump Day with a huge Salt 'n' Pepa reference as well as another awesome Countdown To Classic interview! Today, Josh sits down with YouTube personality SoupaSoka, to discuss the trials and tribulations of being a guild officer and class manager, the ins and outs of creating World of Warcraft content for YouTube, and why rogues are.....unique people. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 1:30 Anger Management - 47:55 The Hot Seat - 50:30 Show News & Special Thank You - 58:50   Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a f

It's the start of a new week and Josh survived a crazy weekend on the Gold Coast to bring you more Countdown To Classic! Today, Countdown To Classic brings you the epic tale of the creation of Blackrock Mountain and how its current residents came to be there, covering off on the War of the Three Hammers, Lothar's last stand, the life and times of Ragnaros, as well as what's up with Nefarian. Then, it's time to break down what the community thought of BRM back in the day, ranging from it's aesthetics to the PvE and PvP madness that went on there. Highlights: A Scoop Of Vanilla - 2:20 That's What We Said - 50:35 Anger Management - 1:10:25 Tidbits - 1:11:50 Memory Lane - 1:13:15 Special Notice - 1:19:15 Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend! Directly download here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/countdowntoclassic/C2C_Episode_3

It's the thrilling, sexy conclusion to interview week over at Countdown To Classic! Today, Josh sits down with role playing veteran, and listener of the show, King Mike, for a really fun chat about everything and anything role playing in World of Warcraft. Topics include common misconceptions about role playing, some of the best role playing moments in WoW, and also, the subtle, sexy art of erotic role play. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:15 Anger Management - 1:01:30 The Hot Seat - 1:02:45 Shoutouts & Show News - 1:11:20 Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend! Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countdown To Classic on Twitch: @CountdownT

Josh gets lazy and brings you yet another amazing interview with PvP veteran, and listener of the show, Funknasty. Listen in as Josh questions his guest all about the general landscape of World PvP, Battlegrounds and Twinking, being sure to write down some tips along the way. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:10 Anger Management - 1:19:15 The Hot Seat - 1:21:40 Shout Outs & Show News - 1:31:55   Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend! Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countdown To Classic on Twitch: @CountdownToClassic And join the Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/2xJAwNf

It's interview time over at Countdown HQ and today we've got Questie developer and AddOn enthusiast, Aero, who sits down to chat all things AddOn development and implementation in vanilla World of Warcraft. Then, it's time for Calling Countdown as Josh takes a couple of listener calls, firstly covering introducing World of Warcraft into a relationship and then, on Twinking and Ninja Looting. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 1:45 Anger Management - 46:30 The Hot Seat - 50:00 Calling Countdown - Call #1 @ 57:50, Call #2 @ 1:12:30 Shout Outs & Show News - 1:25:40   Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend! Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countd

TGIFSICLTCTCLE - That's the acronym for Thank God It's Friday So I Can Listen To Countdown To Classic's Lore Episode! Listen in as Josh reads you the complete history of Dire Maul, covering off on the creation of the Night Elves, Queen Azshara, The War of the Ancients, The Great Sundering and the corruption of Prince Tortheldrin. Then we hear from the community on topics such as how long Dire Maul took to complete, farming DM solo, and the benefits of tribute runs.  Also, who was the real 'DM'..... Highlights: A Scoop Of Vanilla - 2:00 That's What We Said - 42:50 Anger Management - 1:02:50 Tidbits - 1:06:05 Memory Lane - 1:09:35 Shout Outs & Show News - 1:16:15   Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend! Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or

It's back to the forums after a week away from them! Josh furiously breaks down the pros and cons of switching factions for Classic, what to expect when you're expecting an Elemental Shaman, and all things ninja looting. Highlights: Forum & Fauna - 2:20 Anger Management - 1:29:40 Winners & Losers - 1:35:10 Memory Lane - 1:46:45 Clean Up & Shout Outs - 1:55:35   Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend!     Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countdown To Classic on Twitch: @CountdownToClassic And join the Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/2xJAwNf

Countdown To Classic triumphantly returns on a Tuesday just to mix things up! As Josh continues to finish his notes on the week's forum episode, we turn to even more interviews! This week, Josh sits down with tanking veteran and listener of the show, Turocko, for an epic chat about everything and anything tanking in vanilla World of Warcraft. Then, Josh answers the phones again, and takes a call from a mysterious AAA game studio veteran about World of Warcraft: Classic development theories and testing cycles.  Then, Josh speaks with a PS CM all about managing an MMORPG community and some of the work that goes on behind the scenes of a PS. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 3:30 Anger Management - 1:00:05 The Hot Seat - 1:04:10 Calling Countdown - Call #1 @ 1:16:10, Call #2 @ 1:35:25   Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend!

Friday brings you an action packed hour worth of lore again as Josh ties off loose ends and finishes off the thrilling story of Thrall, Warchief of the Horde. We finish the tale of Durnholde Keep, then cover the Horde's trip across to Kalimdor with a stopover along the way, problems with Theramore, the Battle of Mount Hyjal and then the founding of Orgrimmar. Highlights: A Scoop Of Vanilla - 1:30 That's What We Said - 36:25 Anger Management - 47:50 Tidbits - 52:20 Shout Outs & Show News - 57:30   Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend! Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countdown To Classic on Twitch: @CountdownToClassic And join the Discord

The half way point of the week brings yet another Countdown To Classic in depth interview.  Today Josh sits down with listener Hoth, to discuss all things guild leadership, and the do's and do not's of managing a large guild. After that, Josh takes a couple of listener calls in Calling Countdown, followed up by a bit of Memory Lane and then some shout outs and show news. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:30 Anger Management - 1:12:10 The Hot Seat - 1:16:00 Calling Countdown - Call #1 @ 1:25:20, Call #2 @ 1:36:30 Memory Lane - 1:41:00 Shout Outs & Show News - 1:48:00 Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend!     Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic

Roll out the red carpet for the week to come with some Countdown To Classic! Josh is feeling a little under the weather today, so in lieu of the regular Monday forum trip, it's going to be another in depth interview! What a slacker!! Today, we talk to YouTuber & streamer 'The Big Fish' who talks about humour in WoW, gaming at a young age, MMO history and WoW's effect on the genre. Highlights: In Depth Interview With The Big Fish - 3:10 Anger Management - 58:25 The Hot Seat - 1:00:00 Calling Countdown - Call #1 @ 1:13:30, Call #2 @ 1:27:00 Show News - 1:40:15  Pick up awesome show rewards @ Patreon: patreon.com/countdowntoclassic Or support the show with a tip @ Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/Y8Y3D2TT  Or simply show your support by leaving the show a review at iTunes or by telling a friend!  Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countdo

It's late Friday night (on the West Coast at least!) and Josh just beats the buzzer sneaking in this first part of two HUGE lore breakdowns of the one, the only, Thrall. Listen is as Countdown To Classic covers off on Thrall's parents, Durotan and Draka, Thrall being raised at Durnholde Keep by Aedelas Blackmoore and his escape and discovery of his shaman roots with the Frostwolf clan. Highlights: A Scoop Of Vanilla - 2:00 That's What We Said - 41:55 Anger Management - 55:30 Tidbits - 58:55 Clean Up & Shout Outs - 1:04:10 Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countdown To Classic on Twitch: @CountdownToClassic And join the Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/2xJAwNf

The phones are ringing off the hook over at Countdown To Classic.com and Josh doesn't own enough cats to answer all these awesome listener calls! Today we sit down with class guide maker and streamer DaReal Marky Mark, to talk classes in vanilla WoW, class balance as of patch 1.12 and get in depth on Warlocks and Rogues. After that interview, Josh takes some listener calls from around the World on Calling Countdown (with a drop in from YouTubers Defcamp & Melderon) and finished with a loooooooong clean up from previous episodes and gives some love with a few shout outs too. Highlights: In Depth Interview With DaReal Marky Mark - 2:50 Anger Management - 55:15 The Hot Seat - 56:50 Calling Countdown #1 - Defcamp & Melderon - 1:05:30 Calling Countdown #2 - Boradin - 1:24:25 Calling Countdown #3 - Minorou - 1:32:10 Clean Up & Shout Outs - 1:37:45 Wrap Up - Stratholme/Duskwood/Shadow Priests - 1:48:10   Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdo

Monday means it’s time to hit the forums and Countdown To Classic discusses whether or not real life gets in the way of total immersion in World of Warcraft vanilla, the ups and downs of being a Shadow Priest, and whether patch progression is a wave you really want to ride again. Highlights Below:   Forum & Fauna – #1 @ 2:10, #2 @ 26:25, #3 @ 55:15 Anger Management – 1:20:00 Winners & Losers – 1:23:50 Memory Lane – 1:33:00 Clean Up, Shout Outs & Show News – 1:42:30       Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countdown To Classic on Twitch: @CountdownToClassic And join the Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/2xJAwNf

It's Friday and time for a World of Warcraft vanilla history lesson with Countdown To Classic. Listen in as we break down the facts and moral arguments behind one of the most infamous player driven events of all time with not only World of Warcraft, but MMORPG's in general, with the Serenity Now funeral gate crashing incident. Join Josh as he argues for both the saints and the sinners in the argument about what was right and what was wrong in this circumstance. Highlights Below: A Scoop Of Vanilla - 1:35 That's What We Said - 18:20 Anger Management - 50:10 Memory Lane - 52:30 Clean Up, Shout Outs & Show News - 58:15   Want to call in to the show? Then contact Josh either by email on feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or join the Countdown To Classic Discord via https://discord.gg/2xJAwNf and PM Countdown To Classic to say hello and arrange a time for a chat! Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Jo

It's Hump Day over at Countdown To Classic which means we've got another fantastic in depth interview for you with listener Dustin, who called in to talk raids and, more specifically, speed running. After that we get to the very first 'Calling Countdown' segment of our Wednesday episodes, as we take several 5-8 minute phone calls from listeners who wanted to add their two cents on a certain something about World of Warcraft: Classic for the show's audience. Highlights: In Depth Interview - 2:30 Anger Management - 47:20 The Hot Seat - 51:40 Calling Countdown - 59:50 Show Wrap - 1:19:20   Want to call in to the show? Then contact Josh either by email on feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or join the Countdown To Classic Discord via https://discord.gg/2xJAwNf and PM Countdown To Classic to say hello and arrange a time for a chat! Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Join us on Discord here: https://disco

Monday means it's time to hit the forums and Countdown To Classic gets stuck into a looooooong discussion on some unpopular opinions about Classic, then we hit up how the subscription model might look and then finally touch on some Druid related issues. Highlights: Forum & Fauna - 2:00 Anger Management - 1:24:50 Winners & Losers - 1:28:00 Memory Lane - 1:32:40 Clean Up, Shout Outs & Show News - 1:37:10 Send your Memory Lane stories, Anger Management rants or just say hello to Josh at feedback@countdowntoclassic.com or get in touch on social media: Twitter: @count2classic FB/Insta/YouTube: @countdowntoclassic Add Countdown To Classic on Twitch: @CountdownToClassic And join the Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/2xJAwNf