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A World of Warcraft Podcast helping players understand the inner workings of the game, things often overlooked by veterans, unknown to the novice and misunderstood by the average. We will explain addons, Macros, grouping dynamics, preparing for most levels of content and how you can be a better, mo…

The Training Dummies


    • Jul 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES

    4.8 from 65 ratings Listeners of The Training Dummies that love the show mention: jogging, horde, episode 0, druid, server, world of warcraft, glad to see, guys know, rob, informative podcast, playing, wow, players, improve, sorry, game, really great, great info, 5 star, great guests.


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    The Training Dummies podcast is a fun and informative show for World of Warcraft players. Hosted by Hend, Hoofit, and Rob, this podcast offers a relaxed and easy listening experience. The hosts have great chemistry and bring in a variety of guests with different levels of experience to discuss various aspects of the game.

    One of the best aspects of The Training Dummies is their in-depth interviews with experts in specific classes or specializations. Listeners can expect to learn valuable tips about talents, gear specialization, glyphs, and rotations. The hosts also provide entertaining segments such as "What I learned the hard way" and cover game news to keep listeners up to date on what's happening in World of Warcraft. The banter between the hosts adds an enjoyable dynamic to the show.

    However, one downside of The Training Dummies is that it can take some time before they actually dive into the topic that was clicked on for in the first place. Some listeners may find it frustrating to have to wait through 30 minutes of personal chatter before getting to the main content. Additionally, some listeners may not enjoy all the bumpers used throughout the show and would prefer more focus on content.

    In conclusion, despite its occasional pacing issues and choice of bumpers, The Training Dummies podcast is definitely worth a listen for World of Warcraft players looking for informative discussions and entertaining commentary. With knowledgeable hosts, interesting guests, and a wide range of topics covered, this podcast provides valuable insights that can enhance gameplay for both casual and dedicated players alike.



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    Latest episodes from The Training Dummies

    Episode 282 - TTDM - Adjust Your Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 39:13


    Darryl, James, and Rob discuss adjusting your expectations and goals when it comes to training for a marathon.

    Episode 281 – TTDM – Next Time But Better

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024


    Rob and Darryl discuss the Boston Marathon with Ally, A Boston Marathon Finisher! Direct Link

    Episode 280 – TTDM – Fluffy Fingers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024


    Rob, James, and Darryl discuss some recent struggles that has affected their running motivation. Direct Link

    Episode 279 – TTDM – Do The Hoka Polka

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024


    Darryl, Rob, and James realize that it is only 52 weeks until the marathon!!!!! Direct Link

    Episode 278 – TTDM – 0% Interest Until 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023


    James, Darryl, and Rob discuss how that last few weeks have gone, and not gone. But now there is 0% interest until 2024! Direct Link

    Episode 277 – TTDM – Flask of Excuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023


    Rob, James, and Darryl drink from the Flask of Excuses in this episode! Direct Link

    Episode 276 – TTDM – Hashtag Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023


    Darryl, James, and Rob discuss how it’s going from a sprained ankle to getting up early in the morning for some treadmill work! Direct Link

    Episode 275 – TTDM – Did It Before, Will Do It Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023


    James, Rob, and Darryl discuss how they’ve done in the last 8 weeks in regards to running and keeping to a schedule. Direct Link

    Episode 274 – TTDM – Going The Distance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023


    Rob, James, and Darryl discuss Rob’s 90 day challenge and some of the struggles on getting motivated again to get running. Direct Link

    Episode 273 – TTDM – Like It Was Yesterday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023


    Darryl, James, and Rob recap the marathon like it was yesterday and share some plans for the future. Direct Link

    Episode 272 – TTDM – The Final Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022


    Darryl, Rob, and James discuss race day which is this week!!! Direct Link

    Episode 271 – TTDM – No Scrubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022


    James, Darryl, and Rob discuss the last few weeks of training and where it’s going with less than 4 weeks until race day. Plus, James shares some news. Direct Link

    Episode 270 – TTDM – Two 1 Pound Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022


    Rob, James, and Darryl recap their recent runs and struggles as the distances start to ramp up. 6 weeks until race day! Direct Link

    Episode 269 – TTDM – Single Digits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022


    Darryl and Rob discuss the wall and finding inspiration to keep up the marathon training with the bombshell that there are single digit weeks left until go time! TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 268 – TTDM – Choo Choo Mother Effers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022


    James, Darryl, and Rob discuss some stretching (what even is that?) and then start to talk about what motivates them to keep moving when everything is telling you stop. TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 267 – TTDM – Nature's Laxative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022


    Rob, James, and Darryl discuss how their training has been going as it really starts to hit home that they are less than 4 months away from running a full marathon. TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 266 – TTDM – Terms and Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022


    Darryl, Rob, and James discuss some of the terms that come with training such as tempo, relaxed, and surges. Plus there’s 6 new songs on the TTD Marathon playlist! TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 265 – TTDM – Bofa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022


    James, Rob, & Darryl have officially signed up for a full marathon!!! They discuss that along with supplements to help them get there. And as a bonus, 6 new songs to the TTD Marathon playlist! TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 264 – TTDM – Fuel: Your Gas Is As Good As Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022


    Darryl, Rob, and James(Yes, he’s back!) have a great discussion on fueling your runs. Before, During, and After. TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 263 – TTDM – Anti-Chafing.. or Gliding, If You Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022


    Just Rob and Darryl this time as they discuss how training is going, their plans for the next 4 weeks, and anti chafing.. or gliding, if you will. TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 262 -TTDM – Don't Go Hard, Go Soft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022


    Rob and Darryl are joined by TikTok sensation, personal trainer and healthy eating/weight loss coach Renee, @reneec.fitness and discuss training, goals, and 75 soft! TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 261 – TTDM – Lifetime Guarantee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021


    James, Rob, and Darryl get into a discussion about 75 hard, New Year’s plans, and possible nutrition plans. Less than one year until go time! TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 260 – TTDM – Dummies To The Core

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021


    James, Rob, and Darryl discuss their last month, cross-training, future goals, and lots of tangents! TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 259 – TTDM – Keep On Keepin' On

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021


    Rob, James, and Darryl discuss motivation and their struggles with it and successes. TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 258 – TTDM – Woo Hoo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021


    James, Rob, and Darryl discuss their recent races and how those went as they continue their journey towards a full marathon. TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 257 – TTDM – Chin up! You Got This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021


    James, Darryl, and Rob talk about the progress they’ve had in the last month as well as some new goals and then get into running form! TTD Marathon Playlist – Apple TTD Marathon Playlist – Spotify Direct Link

    Episode 256 – TTDM – Next Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021


    In this episode, Rob, Darryl, and James discuss their next steps on their individual running journeys to conquer a full marathon in 2022. Direct Link

    Episode 255 – TTDM – We’re Still Committed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021


    Well, it’s been a month since we decided we’re running a marathon, and even though we have not done much in that time, we’re still committed! With a mini goal of a 5k or 10k this summer, follow along as Rob, Darryl, and James discuss their marathon training efforts and goals. Direct Link

    Episode 254 – We’re Training For A Marathon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021


    We’ve done a half marathon, and then Covid hit and we did nothing. Sounds like the perfect combination to inspire us to run a marathon. Listen to Rob and Darryl and special cohost James talk about their plans to run a full marathon. It may not be the Training Dummies you’re used to, but we’re … Continue reading Episode 254 – We’re Training For A Marathon! →

    Episode 253 – Because I’m Preeee… Pre-Patchin’

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020


    In off the rails episode 253 Rob and Darryl get side tracked with how in the world to rank WoW pre-patches and what exactly they have to be excited for coming this Tuesday. Direct Link

    Episode 252 – And Jaina Got Mad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020


    With Shadowlands on the horizon Rob and Darryl jumped into another impromptu podcast session with Jabcup who you may remember from the last podcast these slackers put out! Yes, it was in May… Direct Link

    Episode 251 – Something About Clean Underwear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020


    In episode 251 the boys go waaaaay off the rails with special guest Jabcup! Come hang out as the crew gives some very candid opinions and post mortem breakdowns of Battle for Azeroth and the current state of World of Warcraft. Direct Link

    Episode 250 – I Said Sharding, Not Sharting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020


    It’s episode 250 and the boys are back in full effect… well, at least 80% effect! Come hang out as the crew is joined by the one and only world class classic warlock, Pink! In this episode, it’s all about really getting back to the good old days… again!!! In Classic WoW! What’s new since … Continue reading Episode 250 – I Said Sharding, Not Sharting →

    Episode 249 – Off The Rails

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020


    Rob and Darryl talk about stuff and things. STUFF AND THINGS!!! Direct Link

    Episode 248 – BFA, Short and Dirty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020


    The boys welcome back super lore and story aficionado Joe Lodur Perez! Episode 248 is the short and dirty run down of the Battle for Azeroth story and why it really is a super good expansion! Direct Link

    Episode 247 – Those Dummies Are Training Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020


    It’s episode 247 and the fitness crew is back at it again! The boys are joined by englishguy James Ridgers and Allayva! It’s time to evaluate, align, and get your goals back in place. From running to trail hiking to shoes to accountability, this episode is all about the evolution of being a better you. … Continue reading Episode 247 – Those Dummies Are Training Again →

    Episode 246 – Back Off The Rails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020


    What’s been happening in real life and in game. What’s coming up for The Training Dummies and some stuff and things! Direct Link

    Episode 245 – Off The Rails

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019


    What’s been happening in real life and in game. What’s coming up for The Training Dummies and some Blizzcon predictions. Direct Link

    Episode 244 – His Name Was Beefsteak

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019


    It’s episode 244 and the boys are back in full effect! Come hang out as the crew is joined by the one and only shaman that made Darryl turn his back on healing once and for all, Pink! In this episode, it’s all about getting back to the good old days… Classic WoW! You don’t … Continue reading Episode 244 – His Name Was Beefsteak →

    Episode 243 – Thrall, Damnit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019


    In episode 243 the boys are joined by one of the most iconic and important characters in Warcraft history. Will he be the one to put Battle for Azeroth on the map? Direct Link

    Episode 242 – Original Titles Are Hard Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019


    Rob and Darryl chat with Ron The Altaholic about his Month of may streaming to support St. Jude Children’s Hopsital and then bust into some Mythic Plus which you can catch on Ron’s video on demand! And then they left Darryl to come up with a show title all on his own. He totally nailed … Continue reading Episode 242 – Original Titles Are Hard Mode →

    Episode 241 – Don’t Cry, It’s Only A Half Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019


    In episode 241 guest host James “englishguy” Ridgers is joined by Rob and Darryl to recount their health and fitness journeys. With everyone having finally wrapped up their destination of running a half marathon, the crew talks all about the events leading up to and across the finish line. Direct Link

    Episode 240 – Something About Anchor People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019


    In episode 240 the boys are joined once again by tinfoil hat Blizzard Watch and Lore Watch champion, Joe Perez! Come hang out as the boys recount the Battle for Azeroth Alliance side story all the way from the burning of Teldrassil to the currently war campaign efforts. Direct Link https://twitter.com/LodurZJ https://www.twitch.tv/goodjobchannel

    Episode 239 – Overwatch League: More is Much Gooder!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019


    In episode 239 the boys are joined once again by Overbuff social media maven, Sabriel! Come hang out as the crew talks all about Overwatch League, season 2, meta comps, 2019 All Access Pass, and what we can do as players and viewers to help Overwatch esports continue to grow. Direct Link

    Episode 238 – Dummies Training Dummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019


    Rob and Darryl take a turn as the “experts” and train each other on their respective mains! Direct Link

    Episode 237 – The “I” Is For International

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019


    In episode 237 the boys are joined by the one and only Sloot! Come hang out as the crew talks all about mythic raid progression, the ups and downs of Battle of Dazar’alor, balancing dungeons and raids, Mythic+, and the upcoming season of MDI. Direct Link https://twitter.com/Slootbag https://www.twitch.tv/sloot

    Episode 236 – Off The Rails

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019


    Another Off The Rails where Rob and Darryl discuss half marathon training, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and Warcraft. There’s even a surprise guest! Direct Link

    Episode 235 – 50 Shades of Morally Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019


    Rob and Darryl(a little bit) discuss BFA Lore from the pre-lauch events upto the Batte of Dazar’Alor on the Horde side with Nick and Katie from the Tauren & Goblin podcast. Darryl wanted to join in more but his janky internet said NO! Direct Link

    Episode 234 – WeakAuras Are NOT For The Weak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019


    In episode 234 the boys are joined by Stanzilla from the WeakAuras dev team. Come listen in and find out why WeakAuras is one of the best addons in World of Warcraft. From cool downs, to raid alerts, to helping you remember to summon that pesky pet, these custom codes will help you play at … Continue reading Episode 234 – WeakAuras Are NOT For The Weak →

    Episode 233 – Brain Freeze, Mind Blown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019


    In episode 233 the boys are joined by the time-altering, Frost Mage guide writing extraordinaire, Kuni! Come hang out as the crew talks about stats, talents, gear, and even some very tricky interactions that could put you on the top of the meters! Direct Link

    Episode 232 – Is It A Paradox Or Not Paradox?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019


    In episode 232 the boys are joined by Heroes of the Storm content creator, Not Paradox! Come hang out as the crew talks all about the impact of losing HGC, a Heroes 3.0 wishlist, in game currency, and the brand new hero, Imperius. Direct Link https://twitter.com/Not_Paradox https://www.youtube.com/user/trevman003

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