Blizzard Umbrella: The Podcast For People Who Love Blizzard Games

Blizzard Umbrella #17 : Concordiance, Grilled, and Collomboration, that's what I have to say.  Destiny 2, Overwatch development league, and WoW artifact knowledge! Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the seventeenth recording.  The guys have both been hard at work both on the show, off the show, in game, and out of game.  This week the guys are talking about some of the exciting news coming out of Blizzard.  Destiny 2, the Overwatch development league, the Overwatch event, 2.0,  and some more changes with WoW.  The website is up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com to find out about the show and what they have been up to.  What we've been up to: This week Ryan went with Dusty to get their Riddler's mount, play some Heroes, and try out some PUBG!  Ryan's guild has changed up their format to one raid day they do a fun day where they either do old content or acheivement focused raiding and the other day they do progression.  This

Blizzard Umbrella #16 : We've got guests!  The Blue Recluse guys come to visit! Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the sixteenth recording.  The guys have both been hard at work both on the show, off the show, in game, and out of game.  This week the guys have guests on the show!  Marty and Michael from The Blue Recluse, have graced Dusty and Ryan with their presence for the show's first ever guest episode.  The website is up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com to find out about the show and what they have been up to.  What We've Been Up to: With Michael being the first person on the show that actually plays Starcraft, Ryan and Dusty both comment on how they both love to watch people play Starcraft but neither have really spent much if any time on the game.  Dusty asks Michael and Marty what their thoughts on HotS 2.0 are.  Marty talks about how he likes the game a lot and he feels that 2.0 has almost been a revival for the game .

Blizzard Umbrella #15 : Secrets don't make friends Blizzard, or do they?!  New legendaries in WoW? Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the fifteenth recording.  The guys have both been busy and hard at it with the real life grind but have managed to get another show recorded.  This week the guys talk about some interesting news to come out of China and what does it mean for Blizzard's games.  There's also some talk of more legendaries coming to the World of Warcraft in 7.2.5.The website is up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com to find out about the show and what they have been up to.  What We've Been Up to: This past week Ryan and his guild have been working to get some new raid members up to snuff.  His guild has also been working to get the group back into the mythics considering Tomb of Sargeras is probably still a good ways off.  Outside of WoW Ryan has been working hard off the air to get the new podcast ready.  That hard wor

Blizzard Umbrella #14: Lazy WoW team? Is there more to this quest?  May the 4th be with you! Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the fourteenth recording.  The guys have both been extremely busy but have managed to get another show in the books.  This week the guys talk about some of the important news in the Blizzard universe and some frustrations with 7.2.  The website is up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com to find out about the show and what they have been up to.  Shoutouts: A friend of the show, Michael aka AcidTearz, wrote the guys a super cool e-mail reliving his experience to Blizzcon '14.  When the guys talked about experiencing a moment where you can be with thousands of other people who share in the same passions, it really hit home for Michael.  The moment in question for Michael was Blizzcon '14.  He went into this adventure all on his own and came out with a new outlook and a whole new community to share in his pass

Blizzard Umbrella #13 : Teamwork Makes Dreamwork!  Community talk Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the thirteenth recording.  The guys have been working and discussing off air about progressing the show.  They both feel it's time to bring in a third voice to the show.  Wanted: Third co-host who is outgoing and able to work with recording times! The website is up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com to find out about the show and what the guys have been up to.  What We're Up to: This past week Dusty has been able to get a good amount of game time in.  In WoW, Dusty is starting to feel like 7.2 and the Broken Shores is starting to grow on him.  Part of what makes this enjoyable for him is the fact that he really enjoys the world quests system.  Dusty attributes this to an addon called word quest group finder.  Ryan gives his stamp of approval of the addon.  Dusty touches on his desire for a change of pace and scenery in t

Blizzard Umbrella #12 : Quick Chat Coming at You! Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the twelfth recording.  The guys have both been extremely busy and Ryan has had some computer struggles.  Due to all of this the guys decide to mix it up and just have a no topic in general quick chat about things going on in the game and how they feel about them.  The website is up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com to find out about the show and what they have been up to.  What We're Up to: This past week Ryan got his flying!!  Due to some fluke mass attendance related issues Ryan's guild was unable to push forward with mythic progression but managed to clear all the bosses they have downed so far.  Ryan has been seeing some success in the little bit of Overwatch competitive rank push and was unable to get in any Diablo play this past week.  Dusty managed to finish out his placement matches in Overwatch.  Dusty also managed to play through the

Blizzard Umbrella #11 : It's catch up day!!  Lets talk 7.2, Journey to Un'Goro, and Heroes 2.0!! Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the eleventh recording.  The guys had some issues that kept them away from the show last week but they are back and fear not they have topics to discuss!!  This week the guys talk about what has been going on in some of Blizzards new content.  They talk 7.2, Journey to Un'Goro, and Heroes 2.0.   You can find the show on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.  You can also find us on Twitter @BlizzUmbrella and e-mail us at BlizzardUmbrella@gmail.com.  The website is up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com to find out about the show and what they have been up to.  What We're Up to: This past week Ryan's guild pushed into Mythic NH and is now 2/10 Mythic.  Congrats to them!!  Ryan has been busy with school as the semester winds down.  He still has managed to find some time to keep working on hi

Blizzard Umbrella #10 : It is patch day!!  What to expect in 7.2! Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the tenth recording.  The show brings you a special episode this week that is all about the new World of Warcraft patch, 7.2 Tomb of Sargeras.  You can find the show on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.  You can also find us on Twitter @BlizzUmbrella and e-mail us at BlizzardUmbrella@gmail.com.  The website is up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com to find out about us and what we've been up to.  This week the show discusses 7.2 and all things to expect.  Why, because its patch day! Website: Ryan has worked very hard and very quickly to get the website up and running.  There has been a lot of caffeine involved and blood shot eyes but it has all been worth it and very fun.  Go check it out at www.theblizzardumbrella.com and give some feedback! What We're Up to: This past week Ryan's guild pushed out the progression raid to Sun

Blizzard Umbrella #9 : How much do you like a good story?! Does it drive gameplay? Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the sixth recording of the Dusty and Ryan duo.  You can find the show on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.  You can also find us on Twitter @BlizzUmbrella and e-mail us at BlizzardUmbrella@gmail.com.  The website is now up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com. This week the show discusses how important story is to the success and popularity of each of Blizzard's games. Website: Ryan has worked very hard and very quickly to get the website up and running.  There has been a lot of caffeine involved and blood shot eyes but it has all been worth it and very fun.  Go check it out at www.theblizzardumbrella.com and give some feedback! What We're Up to: This past week both Ryan and Dusty have been very busy.  Ryan spent most of the first half of last week working on the website and the show.  The second half of the week Ryan w

Blizzard Umbrella #8 : Care to roll the dice bones?! RNG week. Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the fifth recording of the Dusty and Ryan duo.  You can find the show on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.  You can also find us on Twitter @BlizzUmbrella and e-mail us at BlizzardUmbrella@gmail.com.  The website is now up and running and you can find it at www.theblizzardumbrella.com. This week the show discusses all the rng across Blizzard's games and how it effects both the players and the game play. Website: Ryan has worked very hard and very quickly to get the website up and running.  There was a lot of caffeine involved and blood shot eyes in the end but it was all well worth it and very much enjoyed.  Go check it out at www.theblizzardumbrella.com and give some feedback! What We're Up to: This past week Dusty has been very busy outside of gaming.  The little gaming he was able to get in was spent leveling and working on his Demon Hunter.  Who doesn't love do

Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the fourth recording of the Dusty and Ryan duo.  You can find the show on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.  You can also find us on Twitter @BlizzUmbrella and e-mail us at BlizzardUmbrella@gmail.com.  This week the show discusses the PTR and whether we like it or not. Oops: Prior to this show there has been an oops.  You have all been told the wrong Twitter username to find the guys at.  The correct username if you want to find them is @BlizzUmbrella.  OOPS! What We're Up to: This past week Ryan's guild killed a few more bosses and is now 8/10 Heroic Nighthold.  Look out Gul'dan!  Ryan has been taking a break from all the WoWs outside of raiding to play a lot of Overwatch competitive play.  On top of that, Ryan has also been enjoying playing some Orissa on the Overwatch PTR. Dusty has been pretty busy but has managed to get some gaming in.  This last week Dusty grabs the pet before the Diablo season ends. 

006: All the games to play!? Game Overload! Intro: This week Blizzard Umbrella is back for the third recording of the Dusty and Ryan duo.  You can now find the show on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.  This week the show discusses the plethora of games Blizzard has available to the community.  What does this in terms of how players spend their time or the focus of Blizzard as they continue to develop these games? What We're Up to: Ryan's guild makes some heroic progress in Nighthold!  Much to his dismay Ryan also took the time to do the archaeology weekly for the moose mount.  On top of doing the his typical WoW thing Ryan also finished of the HotS Warcraft event, played some competitive Overwatch, and has been continuing to dust off his Hearthstone skills, can you say one shot?! Dusty and Ryan played some HotS together which caused Dusty to realize how much he appreciates being able to play and communicate with people as he plays games instead of playing solo. Dusty plays lots Zul'

Blizzard Umbrella #2 : Can you hear me?! Talk To Us Blizzard Intro: Blizzard Umbrella is back for its second episode of the newly rebooted podcast! We are now live on iTunes and soon to be on both Google Play and Stitcher. Our twitter account is now live, @BlizzardUmbrella. You can also find us on reddit via the username BlizzardUmbrella! What We're Up to: Taking a break from just playing WoW, Ryan has been getting back into some of the other games.  New to hearthstone?  Don't worry, so is Ryan.  On top of trying not to be a noob at Hearthstone Ryan has been working on the Heroes of the Storm event for the WoW mount and placed Gold in competitive Overwatch.  Dusty and Ryan briefly discuss their love for Solider 76 and how Ryan was able to place higher in the ranks than someone who did better than he did.  Is the competitive placement process a good one?  Ryan and Dusty weigh in.  In game this week Dusty gets his first legendary on his mage alt and gets some gear on his hunte

Blizzard Umbrella #1 : Battle Tokens! Intro: Dusty is joined by his new Co-Host, Ryan, as the show makes it return to the podcast and gaming community.  What We're Up to: Dusty has been playing lots of Hearthstone while dabbling in some WoW, Overwatch, and HotS, and Ryan has been concentrating on Nighthold progression with his raid team.  The talks swings to Nighthold raiding and its comparison to EN and Tov.  How are set bonuses right now and legendary items?  What classes are we playing currently and Dusty touches on how he likes to spend his time on Hearthstone. Battle Tokens: Dusty and Ryan discuss the implications of the new Battle.Net balance from Battle Tokens. Under the old system tokens only gave game time and gold but the new system offers so much more.  The $15 balance can be used in all of Blizzard's games.  What does this mean for Blizzard, the players, and WoW's in game economy?  Will this pull money out of an over saturated WoW economy?  Will players actu

Get in touch with the show: @blizzumbrella on Twitter www.blizzardumbrella.com Email us - blizzardumbrella@gmail.com   My week in Blizzard Games.   WoW - Doing my normal Garrison Dailies. Leveled up my skinning to 700 on my Hunter Main --- Trying to make a checklist now that Legion will be coming in a few months on what I want to have done by August 30th release date. Started a new undead Warlock for no reason at all... I don't even like the undead models at all. May delete the character soon. :)   Hearthstone - Been playing a Yogg Mage all week long plus a Divine shield Paladin that has been a ton of fun. The meta is beginning to take shape and it is a lot of  fun. Chakki took first place in the DH tournament in Austin.   HOTS - In heroes I have been playing a TON of Lt. Morales. She is basically an OP healer from what I can tell. I played 11 games with her and won 9. I really am enjoying heroes more now that I am going in and playing different types of characters. I have been trying

In this week's episode of the Blizzard Umbrella Podcast, I talk about my week in game and what I have been up to. Hearthstone continued with the OG Expansion. Played around with some more fun Decks --- C'thun Druid and Deathrattle Rogue Diablo 3 Season 6 has begun and I went with a wizard this time and have gotten to around Paragon 202 WOW - Normal Garrison Dailies to rack up the golds Heroes of the Storm - Have been playing a lot of Tracer and having a lot of fun! Wanting to get the next skin variant the GREEN one Overwatch --- The Overwatch Open Beta is here and I am having a blast! Playing a TON of Junkrat and messing around with other characters as well.   I also talk about the news this week for each game.   The topic of the week for this episode was "Would You Want To Play On A Vanilla Wow Server?"

In the first every episode of the Blizzard Umbrella Podcast, I talk about what the show is about and why I want to do a show about Blizzards games! I introduce myself and the format of the show.  Happenings In Game: This week I have been playing TONS of Hearthstone with the release of the new Whispers of the Old Gods expansion. Messing around with a Shaman and C'Thun Priest deck. I talk in depth about the new Standard format and what I think of Old Gods so far. In wow I'm just doing the normal Garrison chores and waiting for Legion on August 30th. I also discuss what I've been doing in Overwatch as well! Don't forget to email the show at blizzardumbrella@gmail.com to get your questions on the next show!