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Merely a Setback: A Podcast about Storytelling in the World of Warcraft

Merely a Setback is a show dedicated to the story of World of Warcraft. Join us weekly for a panel discussion about our favourite game, from the finer points of lore to the way in which Blizzard tel... Read more

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57 - Merely a Setback - Pwning and Punning with Koltrane

57 - Merely a Setback - Pwning and Punning with Koltrane

This week Koltrane, former co-host of Convert to Raid, joins the loremasters and encourages Shoeboots terrible addiction... Read more

27 Apr 2019

2hr 4mins

Ranked #2

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61 - Merely a Setback - Aspect the Un-Aspected

61 - Merely a Setback - Aspect the Un-Aspected

This week, Jared randomly selects irrelevant news to discuss, Sharku doesn't prepare for the deep dive, and we introduce... Read more

6 Jun 2019

1hr 27mins

Ranked #3

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50 - Merely a Setback - It Takes a Village to Raise a Podcast

50 - Merely a Setback - It Takes a Village to Raise a Podcast

We did it guys! YOU did it. 50 episodes! Over a year of arguing about Sylvanis and Calia and Shoeboots terrible puns. Th... Read more

20 Feb 2019

1hr 53mins

Ranked #4

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74 - Merely a Setback - Blizzcon 2019 Speculation Spectacular with Jesse from The Lost Codex

74 - Merely a Setback - Blizzcon 2019 Speculation Spectacular with Jesse from The Lost Codex

This week Jesse from The Lost Codex joins the loremasters as we talk about all things Blizzcon 2019! Enjoy this extra lo... Read more

25 Oct 2019

2hr 52mins

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58 - Merely a Setback - Endgame

58 - Merely a Setback - Endgame

This week the loremasters find out Blizzard won't be at gamescom, discuss the newest ban wave, and contemplate the final... Read more

3 May 2019

1hr 37mins

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76 - Merely a Setback - Alternate Shadowlands

76 - Merely a Setback - Alternate Shadowlands

This week we continue processing all the news from Blizzcon, especially the new zones in the shadowlands.

15 Nov 2019

1hr 49mins

Ranked #7

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48 - Merely a Setback - Shoeboots is Famous

48 - Merely a Setback - Shoeboots is Famous

Greetings Lorewalkers! This week, Shoeboots finally gets the recognition he deserves from the Blizzard devs, players bec... Read more

30 Jan 2019

1hr 51mins

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75 - Merely a Setback - Post Con Depression

75 - Merely a Setback - Post Con Depression

This week we discuss the news that came out of Blizzcon. Bastions and Ardenwealds and Maws, oh my!

8 Nov 2019

1hr 47mins

Ranked #9

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49 - Merely a Setback - Cannon of Worms

49 - Merely a Setback - Cannon of Worms

This week the loremasters give their take on the world first race, rehash old feelings about allied races, and figure ou... Read more

13 Feb 2019

1hr 49mins

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79 - Merely a Setback - Afterlife Musings

79 - Merely a Setback - Afterlife Musings

Classic discussions and a long walk off a short citadel. We got ya covered. 

19 Dec 2019

1hr 55mins

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78 - Merely a Setback - Jared Says the F Word

78 - Merely a Setback - Jared Says the F Word

This week we discuss new stuff in old game, and contemplate what a WoW remake might look like! 

14 Dec 2019

2hr 3mins

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65 - Merely a Setback - What Goes Best with Gin

65 - Merely a Setback - What Goes Best with Gin

Our special guest, Gin, joins the crew this week. Get in and have a listen!

21 Jul 2019

1hr 48mins

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47 - Merely a Setback - The Maelstrom is Her Bellybutton

47 - Merely a Setback - The Maelstrom is Her Bellybutton

This week, we take a look into classic WoW, recall the lore from The Burning Crusade, and talk a little about everyone's... Read more

23 Jan 2019

1hr 42mins

Ranked #14

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42 - Merely a Setback - Two Minutes for Excessive Retconning

42 - Merely a Setback - Two Minutes for Excessive Retconning

This week we discuss new revelations from blizzard about the wrathgate, discover a source for putting all Warcraft lore ... Read more

28 Nov 2018

1hr 49mins

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46 - Merely a Setback - Shoeboots, We Can't Hear You!

46 - Merely a Setback - Shoeboots, We Can't Hear You!

22 Jan 2019

1hr 34mins

Ranked #16

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77 - Merely a Setback - Shoeboots Hates Techno

77 - Merely a Setback - Shoeboots Hates Techno

This week we FINALLY discuss the "Blood of Our Fathers" short story. 

20 Nov 2019

1hr 48mins

Ranked #17

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64 - Merely a Setback - Azerothian Protectors

64 - Merely a Setback - Azerothian Protectors

This week we announce an exciting new project for Shoeboots, put on our nostalgia goggles and recall our earilest fond m... Read more

4 Jul 2019

1hr 50mins

Ranked #18

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40 - Merely a Setback - XL Blizzcon Hype Fest

40 - Merely a Setback - XL Blizzcon Hype Fest

Buckle in folks, this is a big one! The Loremasters set their sights on Blizzcon 2018 as we discuss a particularly inter... Read more

30 Oct 2018

2hr 11mins

Ranked #19

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73 - Merely a Setback - RIP Vale of Eternal Sha

73 - Merely a Setback - RIP Vale of Eternal Sha

This week join us as we discuss the latest WoW "story" news, including the controversial Blizzard decision involving the... Read more

11 Oct 2019

1hr 49mins

Ranked #20

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41 - Merely a Setback - Do You Guys Not Have Phones?

41 - Merely a Setback - Do You Guys Not Have Phones?

We are back from Blizzcon 2018 with wuite a lote to say. Sit back and relax as we attempt to unwind the data dump from t... Read more

11 Nov 2018

2hr 45mins

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