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Lagging Balls Episode 151: Battle for Azeroth Expansion Hype!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 151, hosted by Thorn and Thyst: “Battle for Azeroth Expansion Hype!” This week we give you the lowdown on how to prepare for and successfully execute your BfA experience. We also do some strange things with Azerite.

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This week we cover:
Fun with the Net-o-Matic 5000
What is Best in Life?
POPplin’ and WarLOCKin’

LB Announcements
LBS with Pat Krane, Stream 42 Pt 1 – http://bit.ly/2Mjcvag 
LBS with Pat Krane, Stream 42 Pt 2 – http://bit.ly/2vAMdqk
BattleNet News #92 – http://bit.ly/2vFdsQq
150th Episode Giveaway Contest Winners!

Blizzard News
3rd round of BlizzCon Tickets Sat 8/18 – http://bit.ly/2Mh8mDG
Ion Interview on PC Gamer ❤ – http://bit.ly/2vCiahN

World of Warcraft
List of Things Azerite Would Improve
Survival List for the First Week of a World of Warcraft Expansion

Question of the Week: Which area in any Blizzard game would you want to go on Summer Vacation and why?

Next Question of the Week: What would you use Azerite for?

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http://www.bensound.com

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Morvian, The Exalted
Arsinic, The Insane
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Lagging Balls Episode 144: Anniversary Leakage!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 144, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “Anniversary Leakage!” This week we have so much to announce!

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This week we cover:
Thorn & Thyst on Geeks of Azeroth Episode 162 – http://bit.ly/2r8Qtei
LB Stream Episode 30 with Pat Krane! http://bit.ly/2rCmTOz
LB Stream Ep 31 Call In Show – http://bit.ly/2ICQTRa

LB Announcements
LB T&A follow up coming this week, applicants please watch email!
BlizzCon Meetup
BlizzCon Ticket Giveaway!
3 Year LB Anniversary!

Blizzard Entertainment
BlizzCon: two rounds of tickets sold out – http://bit.ly/2rDCIob
Destiny 2’s Second Expansion: Warmind is Live – http://bit.ly/2rD0Kji
Call of Duty Black Ops 4, Now On Battlet.net Launcher

World of Warcraft
Leroy Jenkins’ 13 Year Anniversary – http://bit.ly/2rCwzss
DDoS Attacker Sentenced to 1 Year in Federal Prison – http://bit.ly/2LdJqtj
European Cosplayers Hold IRL “Warcraft Reenactment” Event – https://reut.rs/2LaqsUx
Arena World Championship – EU Cup #1 Summer Finals
Mythic Dungeon Invitational Standings

Overwatch
Developer Update: 2nd Anniversary Event! http://bit.ly/2Kskc9u
New Deathmatch map: Petra – http://bit.ly/2Le0jEk
Anniversary Skins & Emotes Leaked – http://bit.ly/2LheTLg
Trace and Bake short! http://bit.ly/2LhbITQ
Behind the scenes – http://bit.ly/2LeYKWF
Pink Mercy for Breast Cancer Awareness – http://bit.ly/2rFHOjT
Blizzard & Nerf Partnership to Produce Overwatch-Themed Nerf Rival Blasters! http://bit.ly/2KD8Dw8 

Overwatch League
OW League Grand Finals in NYC – http://bit.ly/2KAyO6w 

Heroes of the Storm
Ranked Play Enhancements Coming Season 3 – http://bit.ly/2rElrLz

Current Question of the Week: Which Blizzard Universe character would be the most tender lover?

New Question of the Week: If you could design an Overwatch anniversary skin what would it be?

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http://www.bensound.com

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Lagging Balls Episode 138: Concentrated Essence!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 138, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “Concentrated Essence!” This week we show you how to “reach yourself.”

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This week we cover:
Thyst on Convert to Raid BattleNet News – https://goo.gl/QZR9FL
Thyst on Battlenet Sports, Ep. 9 – https://goo.gl/ziMQ6p
Thyst is Stylish, Dammit
Thorn Does Vegas
Medieval Times Rocks, Tournament of Kings Sucks
Las Vegas Shoutout: Press Start Gaming Center – https://goo.gl/jDjEjx
LB Stream 23: Top[ic]less! https://goo.gl/ECNSDk
Revamped Patreon Levels! https://goo.gl/eBFjNZ

Blizzard News
Blizzard Response to Rumors of Diablo on the Nintendo Switch – https://goo.gl/RB7pr7
Blizzard Releases Short Film for StarCraft 20th Anniversary – https://goo.gl/brFTmA
World of Warcraft Chronicle Vol 3 – https://goo.gl/ir7TQL
Behind the Scenes at Blizzard Arena – https://goo.gl/bdXDW5

World of Warcraft
Seething Shore Love
Mythic Dungeon Invitational
Hotmogu BG
Arena World Championship Finals Qualified Teams

Overwatch
New Hero: Brigitte – https://goo.gl/ed9GRJ
Overwatch Forum Includes Group Finder – https://goo.gl/qAsgvu
Intriguing Symmetra Rework Concept Could Actually Work – https://goo.gl/dB794E

Overwatch League
Dallas Fuel Parts Ways with xQc
Disciplinary action for four OWL players – https://goo.gl/jeoHRd

Last Question of the Week:
Without naming names, describe your favorite person to play video games with!

Next Question of the Week:
What skills as a gamer translate well into real life?

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http://www.bensound.com

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Lagging Balls Episode 125: G-Rated LB!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 125, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “G-Rated LB!” Thanks to Thyst losing the ART BlizzCon Prediction Competition, this week we’re 100% clean and family-friendly! Sorry in advance!

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This week we cover everything with no bad words, innuendo, or dirty sayings:
Thorn’s Heckin’ Good Time in Destiny 2
Some Near-Upgrades in WoW Raiding
And *gasp* Starcraft 2!
Thyst Mixes it Up on the CtR Battlenet News
And on a CtR Special Report: http://bit.ly/2hX74A0
And Engages in Some Rigorous but Sportsmanlike PvP
Thyst’s eSports Internship & Podcast Tips on the LB Stream: http://bit.ly/2j98Xqq

Announcement: New LB Etsy Shop Coming Soon™!

Blizzard News
Blizzard Gear Shop Flash Sales & Last Chance BlizzCon 2017 Merch – http://bit.ly/2hNaLIQ

World of Warcraft
Dev Q&A with Ion Hazzikostas ❤ – http://bit.ly/2hCD88X
Celebrate 13 Years of World of Warcraft – http://bit.ly/2j7609C
Deep Six Battleground – http://bit.ly/2hKHGOk

Overwatch
Moira Takes Overwatch by Storm
Ana & Mercy Changes
Overwatch League Pre-Season Announced
Seoul Dynasty’s Fan Meeting Sets Record
ESports Tournaments Dominate Twitch Viewership

Hearthstone
Kobolds & Catacombs Card Reveals: Week 1 – http://bit.ly/2B3wkcS

Heroes of the Storm
Lords of the Storm’s Hilarious Clip – http://bit.ly/2z1hBOi

Diablo III
Season 12 is Live – http://bit.ly/2hN93qT

Previous New Question of the Week:
What was your favorite thing about BlizzCon?

New Question of the Week:
How are you getting ready for the next expansion?

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http://www.freesfx.co.uk
http://www.bensound.com

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Lagging Balls Episode 124: The LB Annual Official Post-BlizzCon Show!

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A community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 124 of the Lagging Balls podcast hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “The LB Annual Official Post-BlizzCon Show!” This week we’re back from BlizzCon and bursting with fruit flavor!

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This week we cover just one thing:
Our experience Pre-At-Post Blizzcon 2017:
The people, the places, the [in]appropriate touching!

New Question of the Week:
What was your favorite thing about BlizzCon?

Music for this episode from:
http://www.freesfx.co.uk
http://www.bensound.com

Thank you Patrons!
Randomly Awesome Link of the Week, courtesy of LB Patrons:
http://bit.ly/2zCXWFz (NSFW bottom 1/8th of screen lol)
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Lagging Balls Episode 122: AutomaticJak Attak!

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A community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 122 of the Lagging Balls podcast hosted by Thorn and Thyst this week: “AutomaticJak Attak!” This week we are absolutely EVERYWHERE!

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This week we cover:

Interview with AutomaticJak! http://bit.ly/2zuinTY
Discount Code for Medieval Times in Anaheim During BlizzCon: Blizz34
Dat Mayo Tho
*BlizzCon Virtual Ticket Winners!*
Thyst on Convert to Raid BattleNet News Episode 57 – http://bit.ly/2yKRwWI
Thyst on Azeroth RoundTable on Thursday this week – http://bit.ly/2z0ZMm9
Thyst & Thorn both on Lords of the Storm this Wednesday – http://bit.ly/2z0CAo9
Thorn on Convert to Raid BattleNet News this week
Thorn on Gankbush Squad Podcast – http://bit.ly/2gzM6ac
Thorn on Dadbeards Podcast, Episode 22 – http://bit.ly/2yKAU1k
The LB Stream, Episode 11 – Video Game Movies & TV – http://bit.ly/2l7GjtX

Blizzard Entertainment

Blizzard Arena Los Angeles Tour Video – http://bit.ly/2xYPLRu
Interview with AutomaticJak, Caster of the Mythic Dungeon Invitational

World of Warcraft

Burning Crusade Timewalking – http://bit.ly/2l6RMd6
Hallow’s End, New Items This Year – http://bit.ly/2yL9Sa3

Hearthstone

Nemsy Necrofizzle Warlock Hero – http://bit.ly/2yCq1Pm

Current Question of the Week:
If you could enchant one piece of clothing IRL, what would it be and what would the enchantment do?

Next Question of the Week:
What event would you add to the BlizzCon schedule?

Music for this episode from:
http://www.freesfx.co.uk
http://www.bensound.com

Thank you Patrons!
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Lagging Balls Episode 120: Frozen Starfish!

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A community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 120 of the Lagging Balls podcast hosted by Thorn and Thyst this week: “Frozen Starfish!” This week we get slippery and maybe even a bit serious!

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This week we cover:

Thorn on Convert to Raid BattleNet News #55 – http://bit.ly/2hX74A0
Nice Catch, Blanco Niño – http://bit.ly/2y8wfW3
Magepuke
Raiding (with) Pat
Extra Life Charity Stream
LB Stream Recap
Vote for Thyst! https://bit.ly/Murloc2017

Blizzard Entertainment

BlizzCon Band: Muse – http://bit.ly/2xr4vx5
BlizzCon Schedule – http://bit.ly/2fUSwgc
New videos on Blizzcon.com
New Social Features on Beta Battle.net – http://bit.ly/2fZKBBS
Blizzard Arena Opens – http://bit.ly/2fUUOfd

World of Warcraft

Developer Q&A with Ion Hazzikostas ❤ – http://bit.ly/2g0ukwv
Tarren Mill vs. Southshore

Overwatch

Halloween Terror Date Announced: October 10th

Heroes of the Storm

In Development: Junkrat, Hallow’s End – http://bit.ly/2yxFMax
Heroes of the Storm 2017 Year in Review – http://bit.ly/2glI9CA

Current Question of the Week:
What is the next Blizzard eSport?

Next Question of the Week:
What will be in the IRL Loot Box on-stage at BlizzCon?

Music for this episode from:
http://www.freesfx.co.uk
http://www.bensound.com

Thank you Patrons!
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Lagging Balls Episode 118: Pizza Regrets!

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A community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 118 of the Lagging Balls podcast hosted by Thorn and Thyst this week: “Pizza Regrets!” This week we discover new things about our bodies!

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This week we cover:

Enter to Win Shadow, the Fennec Fox: Like & Retweet – http://bit.ly/2ys6TRe
Guest Hosting on Watchpoint Radio, episode 74 – http://bit.ly/2w87HZR

Thyst is an ESports Maniac
Thorn is Definitely the Devil
We’ve Got a Thing That’s Called Rhegar Love
For Your Own Safety, Get Behind the Barrier
Heroic Kil’jaeden is Our Bitch

World of Warcraft

BlizzCon.com: 5 new videos for all ticket holder types – http://bit.ly/2xgTePe
Samwise Didier reddit AMA, 9/21 at 12 PM PDT – http://bit.ly/2w7Z5Tb
Pirate’s Day
Brewfest Loot at lvl 880
Deepwind Dunk PvP Brawl
The Mythic Dungeon Invitational Week 1 Recap
Watch Week 2 on Twitch Here – http://bit.ly/2xovtUn

Overwatch

Thoughts on the New D.va & Mercy
Overwatch League is Ready! http://bit.ly/2fl27A5
Overwatch Free Weekend – http://bit.ly/2fa7TET

Hearthstone

Hearthstone Card Balancing Update – http://blizz.ly/2xgdn87
Hearthstone HCT 2017 Americas Summer Playoffs Week 1 Recap

Heroes of the Storm

Volskaya Foundry Overview – http://bit.ly/2xTElDe
In Development: Ana, Skins, Sprays – http://bit.ly/2fkp6v4
Ana Spotlight – Heroes of the Storm – http://bit.ly/2xxjzYS

Current Question of the Week:
What are your predictions for the next WoW expansion?

Next Question of the Week:
Which Blizzard character would you like to see enter the Nexus? Why?

Music for this episode from:
http://www.freesfx.co.uk
http://www.bensound.com

Thank you Patrons!
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Lagging Balls Episode 117: Tide of Toxicity!

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A community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 117 of the Lagging Balls podcast hosted by Thorn and Thyst this week: “Tide of Toxicity!” This week Thyst wigs out over baddies & Thorn tumbles down the ranks in style!

Feedback, comments, submissions & business inquiries: laggingballs@gmail.com

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“Mic is fixed this week! I don’t have an excuse for being bad at all this time!” –Thorn

This week we cover:

Thyst Guest-Hosts on Beyond the Playlist – http://bit.ly/2yaZF3P
Thorn Might Just Be The Devil
“Protocol dictates that I bid you farewell.”

Blizzard

BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, New and Improved! http://bit.ly/2fmleXo
BlizzCon 2017 Pre-Show Livestream Global Event – http://bit.ly/2x0zfnT

World of Warcraft

Mythic Dungeon Invitational Begins September 15th – http://bit.ly/2yaB6nA
Week 3 of Shadows of Argus Storyline
Opening of the Seat of the Triumvirate

Overwatch

New Map Preview: Junkertown – http://bit.ly/2fncyQs
Developer Update: Play Nice, Play Fair – http://bit.ly/2h5BvA9
Free Overwatch Weekend Sept 22-25 – http://bit.ly/2fa7TET

Hearthstone

Tavern is Open for Oktoberbrawl! http://blizz.ly/2fbeLlc

Heroes of the Storm

“The Nexus is in Crisis!” – http://bit.ly/2x0ppSN
Under the AI Hood – http://blizz.ly/2f06blr

Current Question of the Week:
What do you look for in a streamer?

Next Question of the Week:
What are your predictions for the next WoW expansion?

Music for this episode from:
http://www.freesfx.co.uk
http://www.bensound.com

Thank you Patrons!
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