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Lagging Balls Episode 133 – Dickle!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 133, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “Dickle!” This week we’re conflicted about Overwatch pro-player punishments, meanwhile Thyst is disappointed in all of us.

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Thyst’s Twitch: Twitch.tv/thyst03
Thorn’s Twitch: Twitch.tv/thornbrow

This week we cover:
Losing Minds / Reaping Benefits
Scarab Calls, Not Enough Answers
Thorn is Finally Not A Scrub DK

World of Warcraft
Dev Watercooler: Battle for Azeroth Class Design Overview – https://goo.gl/ShXzHv
B4A Spoilers: Not Here
Dev Q&A on Tues Jan 30 – https://goo.gl/j5XqWs

Overwatch
Blizzard World Adventures
Cosmetics Update is Here! – https://goo.gl/BbjmGp
Dev Update with Daddy Kaplan – https://goo.gl/bknNHY
Ride the Shark – https://goo.gl/iT23Se
Dinoflask Yule Log – https://youtu.be/etorSdPHFHA

Overwatch League
Pro Player Signing Window Now Open – https://goo.gl/9SGn7u
Profit Fined $1,000
New OWL Partners: T-mobile, Sourpatch Kids
Celeb Sighting: Owen Wilson at NYXL vs. Dynasty Match – https://goo.gl/ayUL2T 

Hearthstone

Opening Moves Series
Win Conditions – https://goo.gl/PoZTY8
Filling a Deck – https://goo.gl/wcgspe
Mulligans – https://goo.gl/aVdSgq
Ahead or Behind – https://goo.gl/SnLFoq
Those First Five Turns – https://goo.gl/2gx2et

Diablo III
Season 12 Ending Soon – https://goo.gl/3mpsqC

Last Question of the Week:
If you were an Overwatch hero what abilities would you have?

Next Question of the Week:
What existing WoW race in game would you like to play as an Allied Race?

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

Thank you Patrons!
Randomly Awesome Link(s) of the Week, courtesy of LB Patrons:
Awesome 1 – https://goo.gl/4egEQf
Awesome 2 – https://goo.gl/GX1xsK
Awesome 3 – https://goo.gl/98yPDZ
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Lagging Balls Episode 132 – And Google Home Too!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 132, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “And Google Home Too!” This week we T H I C C.

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

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Thyst’s Twitch: Twitch.tv/thyst03
Thorn’s Twitch: Twitch.tv/thornbrow

This week we cover:
VRchat Adventures
Thyst on CtR’s New BattleNet ESports – https://goo.gl/MkRHHW
Thorn’s a Moira Main
DH vs. DK
Google Home Jokes

World of Warcraft
Patch 7.3.5 – https://goo.gl/RCbiLg
WoW ESports 2018 Plans Revealed – https://goo.gl/3yaXhC
Call of the Scarab Mini-Holiday

Overwatch
New Map: Blizzard World Release This Week
New Skins, Sprays, Highlight Intros, Drop in Cosmetic Pack – https://goo.gl/53J9nV
Overwatch 13th Among Searched Terms on Pornhub – Not Linking This One, Folks

Overwatch League
Thyst’s Week 1 Overview – https://goo.gl/ftDf6N
Thyst’s Week 2 Preview – https://goo.gl/nQmtkk
Thyst’s Article About Diversity in Overwatch League – https://goo.gl/Dbr1Qm
OWL Viewership Press Release – https://goo.gl/H5rwNq
Official OWL App, Android – https://goo.gl/yUfppw
Official OWL App, Apple – https://goo.gl/gJM3Ck
Official Player Jerseys – https://goo.gl/qdQM6U

Hearthstone
HCT World Championship – https://goo.gl/6FVEjE
Hearthstone 2018 ESports – https://goo.gl/NNFgGE

Heroes of the Storm
MECHASTORM – https://youtu.be/J2LiUsEOqcU

Diablo III
PTR Server Slam – We Need Your Help – https://goo.gl/BrRsRr

Last Question of the Week:
If you could create an Overwatch League team, where would they be from, what would be their name, and what colours would they wear?

Next Question of the Week:
If you were an Overwatch hero what abilities would you have?

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

Thank you Patrons!
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Lagging Balls Episode 131 – El Jeffe!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 131, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “El Jeffe!” This week we Protec, we Attac, but most of all, we Snac.

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Thorn’s Twitch: Twitch.tv/thornbrow

This week we cover:
Remember: You Brought this Upon Yourself
We Guest-Appear on Azeroth Roundtable #250 
Thyst on Darkmoon Herald #173
Thorn’s a Platinum (Blonde?)

World of Warcraft
Battlegrounds Bonus Event ends Jan 9th
PvP Braw: Shado-Pan Showdown Runs Jan 9th – 16th

Overwatch
Blizzard World Map Delayed – https://goo.gl/GRBBVL
New Dev Update Highlights – https://goo.gl/PkXa2g
Mercy & Junkrat Changes on PTR

Overwatch League
Season One starts this week! https://goo.gl/VXGECk

Heroes of the Storm
New Hero: Blaze – https://goo.gl/ct4UJW

Next Question of the Week:
If you could create an Overwatch League team, where would they be from, what would be their name, and what colours would they wear?

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: https://goo.gl/3gNsLs (Happy 2018!)
Become a Patron of Lagging Balls! http://www.patreon.com/laggingballs

 

Lagging Balls Episode 129 – The LB Winter Veil Giveaway Spectacular!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 129, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “The LB Winter Veil Giveaway Spectacular!” This week we have a giveaway for you! From Blizzard itself!

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

Find us on:
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Soundcloud (for streaming online):

Join Us in Discord! http://bit.ly/LBdiscord
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Join Us in Destiny 2! https://goo.gl/M6Fowv

This week we cover:
Welcome to our Special Feast of Winter Veil Episode!
Thyst & Thorn on CtR’s Battlenet News #64 & #65 – https://goo.gl/cCaFGU
Thyst has a Gravity Problem
Thorn has a Destiny Problem
The LB Stream: Past Relationships – https://youtu.be/kkfrgjT1SwY
Patreon “Scandal” AVERTED! https://goo.gl/76Mf4k

Giveaway: listen for the code!

Blizzard
Our #ThankYouBlizzard Video ❤ – https://youtu.be/rHdl8p-KfOU

World of Warcraft
Winter Veil is Here – https://goo.gl/GkdH9L
Wowhead’s Winter Veil 2017 Guide – https://goo.gl/tUK8Si
Winter Veil Memories
BotS Winterveil Guild Party
Keeping Warcraft in the Holidays
Releasing a Show on/around Christmas Day

Overwatch
Holiday Sale: 50% Off Overwatch – https://goo.gl/oEbWE5

Hearthstone
Have a Wacky, Waxy Winter’s Veil! – https://goo.gl/vPyydw

Heroes of the Storm
Spread Winter Veil Cheer with Loot Chest Gifting – https://goo.gl/PQh9By

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

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Lagging Balls Episode 128 – Juicy!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 128, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “Juicy!” This week we get pretty excited about strange things. Wait, that’s like every week.

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

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Youtube: http://bit.ly/2cMpTQ2
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Join Us in Discord! http://bit.ly/LBdiscord

This week we cover:
Thyst on CtR’s Battlenet News #63 – https://goo.gl/cCaFGU
BotS Guild Winterveil Party: Dec 18th, 9:30 pm EST
Blood of the Scribe’s Destiny 2 Clan: https://goo.gl/M6Fowv
Raid Prog
Patreon Fee “Scandal”
Upcoming in Episode 129: Special Winterveil Theme!

Blizzard
Blizzard Named Best Place to Work by Glassdoor – https://goo.gl/3VJVKR

World of Warcraft
Raid Unlocks, Dec 5: Mythic difficulty & Raid Finder Wing 1: Light’s Breach
Blizz Needs YOU on the PTR! https://goo.gl/ozwYZ6

Overwatch
4 New & Exciting Things Coming to Winter Wonderland – https://goo.gl/o3a7UE
The Game Awards: Overwatch Wins Best Ongoing Game – https://goo.gl/a695Gx
Big Competitive Play Changes for Season 8 – https://goo.gl/EVqRMp
Tracer Sighting in Ready Player One Trailer (2:00 mark) – https://goo.gl/w5D5Fr

Hearthstone
Kobolds & Catacombs, Tale of the Fox – https://goo.gl/F6p5i8

Heroes of the Storm
Hanzo Buffs – https://goo.gl/u7NJrc
Alextrasza: Kind of Hot

Previous New Question of the Week:
How often do you bring up gaming in your everyday life?

New Question of the Week:
If you were gonna get down in Azeroth or Overwatch where would you do it and 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 127 – LB: The Garbage Barge of Podcasting!

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Lagging Balls: a community-focused Blizzard & World of Warcraft Podcast. For the people. By some people. Episode 127, hosted by Thyst and Thorn: “LB: The Garbage Barge of Podcasting!” This week we give an enthusiastic, totally factual, 100% accurate run-down of the Antorus raid encouters. You can set your watch to this one, folks.

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This week we cover:
Thorn on CtR’s Battlenet News #62 – https://goo.gl/cCaFGU
Thyst’s PvP & Mythic Keystone Adventures
The LB Stream: Yucky Stuff – https://youtu.be/7fgerNeQwCA
Blood of the Scribe’s Destiny 2 Clan: https://goo.gl/M6Fowv

World of Warcraft
Thyst’s Antorus Raid Boss Guide!

Overwatch
Overwatch League Pre-Season Begins Dec 7th!
More Skins, Sprays, & Stuff Coming Soon™ In-Game

Hearthstone
Kobolds & Catacombs launches Dec 7th! – https://goo.gl/YCEbk8
New Xpac Final Livestream w/Ben Brode & Day9 – https://goo.gl/hkLFpP
What Sets The Pros Apart: Board Positioning – https://goo.gl/iC2AZ4
December 2017 Ranked Play Season Live – https://goo.gl/HCKUx5

Heroes of the Storm
Heroes Brawl: Escape from Braxis Feedback
Heroes Balance Patch Notes, Nov 29, 2017 – https://goo.gl/FCiVGD

Previous New Question of the Week:
Which Blizzard game (or Destiny) have you been enjoying the most lately?

New Question of the Week:
How often do you bring up gaming in your everyday life?

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

Thank you Patrons!
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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!

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

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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?

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/2iylS5J
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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!

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

Find us on:
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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!

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

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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!
Randomly Awesome Link of the Week, courtesy of LB Patrons: http://bit.ly/2zvomaY
Become a Patron of Lagging Balls! http://www.patreon.com/laggingballs

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!

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

Find us on:
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Youtube: http://bit.ly/2cMpTQ2
Soundcloud (for streaming online):

Join Us in Discord! https://discord.gg/bX6VwV

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!
Randomly Awesome Link of the Week, courtesy of LB Patrons: http://bit.ly/2hW8N8U
Become a Patron of Lagging Balls! http://www.patreon.com/laggingballs