He's Gone Mad With Power

He's Gone Mad With Power

Author: Joshua Corbett February 3, 2026 Duration: 9:48:26
The old man has finally lost it, and has decided to drop the first near 10 hour episode of the show. Sit back, relax and enjoy the last month's worth of recordings touching on a smorgasbord of issues, beginning with, oddly enough, a non-WoW topic as Josh chats with Ashes of Creation players about the huge and unfortunate news that the project has been sidelined for now. Following that, tuck in for hours upon hours (in descending chronological order!) of TBC chat with the Countdown crew.

Ashes of Creation - 7:30
TBC Call #1 1/30/26 - 2:46:40
TBC Call #2 1/23/26 - 5:09:15
TBC Call #3 1/9/26 - 6:36:30

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Hosted by Joshua Corbett, Countdown To Classic is a conversational space for the World of Warcraft: Classic community. This isn't a solo lecture or a rigid news report; it's a gathering point for the shared anticipation, strategies, and stories that define the experience. Each episode delves into the mechanics, the memories, and the evolving meta of Azeroth, framed by the questions and perspectives of the listeners themselves. You'll hear from fellow players navigating the same challenges, celebrating the same hard-won victories, and puzzling over the same classic dilemmas. The core of this podcast is built on community contribution, exploring everything from leveling guides and class discussions to the nuanced social dynamics of raid guilds and the open world. It's a detailed, friendly, and often nostalgic audio journey for anyone invested in the authentic WoW Classic adventure. Tune in to find your own experiences reflected and to connect with the collective voice shaping this enduring game.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 2:16:53
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