Natural Expansion is a StarCraft 2 talk show designed to bring viewers insight from professional players and community figures on recent news and events. The show covers all aspects of the SC2 scene, from game play through to events. The show is hosted by myself Wardí - a full-time StarCraft 2 streamer, caster and content producer.
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StarCast is a weekly podcast that covers anything and everything StarCraft related.
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This podcast will be bringing you audio stories about the amazing, talented and gifted individuals within the StarCraft community which includes you, the very person listening to this podcast. We will be creating a podcast where we just don't talk about the community but to the community.
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In today's episode we feature four guests who flew out to Irvine, California to test an Unannounced RTS that is being developed by Uncapped Games. I ask about how their experiences were and what it was like seeing a familiar face again from the StarCraft 2 dev team. In making this episode, we made sure to respect the NDA's of the individuals involv…
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Today we sit down with the mad genius behind the popular protoss youtube video, "U Got That F2 A" We talk about his upbringings, what lead him to create this video, how he got into animation and much more! Heaven: Video: U Got That F2 A Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heavensc If you have a story that you think is interesting and would like to share …
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In today's episode we feature, "The StarCraft Historian" in which we talk about the upcoming project he's working on and then we talk to Trap's number #1 fan, Gemini, to talk about the recent shake up with teams, acquisitions, and esports. Besides our featured guests, we talk about an upcoming tournament, "Cheesadelphia", things to come with this p…
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Picking up where we left off, we dive into Rain's pro gaming career, dealing with the aftermath of defeating NesTea, his road to the GSL finals against oGsMC, competing in MLG, and his transition out of pro-gaming. If you have a story that you think is interesting and would like to share for a potential episode, you can contact The StarCraft Observ…
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Today with sit down with former Terran korean Pro-Gamer "Rain". In this part of the series we talk about his early upbringings and how he would sneak off to pc bangs as kid to play some StarCraft. We then learn about who inspired him become a pro gamer, how he convinced his mom to follow his dream, and how he made it on to Team SCV Life (TSL) If yo…
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Today we sit down with StarCraft's new documentarian, "The StarCraft Historian". It was such a joy talking to a fellow person who too is trying to capture the untold stories within the StarCraft community. We dive into the Historian's upbringings, working at his dad's shop, inspirations, and what drove him to create, "The StarCraft Historian". The …
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IT'S ALIVE! Sorry, Been away for a while so here's a quick update! If you have a story that you think is interesting and would like to share for a potential episode, you can contact The StarCraft Observer via facebook, twitter, instagram, or send an e-mail to: thestarcraftobserver@gmail.com The StarCraft Observer: Website TikTok Instagram Twitter F…
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Today we interview one of the most honest and lovable streamers around, UpATreeZelda. We dive deep into his early console days, how he got into StarCraft, when he started streaming, how he got to the StarCraft 20th anniversary event, and just how he was able to grow his stream along the way. UpATreeZelda: Twitch Twitter Youtube New Album, "Soul Lat…
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What happens when your host gets left alone with their thoughts, doesn't edit, and hits record?! Join me as I update all of you as to what's been happening in my life, my quick thoughts on Dreamhack and GSL. Then hear me answer some questions from the community. If you have a story that you think is interesting and would like to share for a potenti…
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This month's episode focuses on someone who puts a bit of a twist on the, "Let's Play" format. We dive into how they got into gaming, how they discovered StarCraft, and gain some insight as to how they became the YouTube content creator they are today! Jayborino: Youtube Discord Twitter If you have a story that you think is interesting and would li…
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In March of 2020, the world as we know it would begin change very quickly. On this month’s community episode our guests share some incredible insights as to how they dealt with those changes and what they look forward to next. Chibi_Ichigo: https://www.twitch.tv/chibi_ichig0 Gemini: https://www.twitch.tv/geminisc2 Holleeze https://www.twitch.tv/hol…
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This months episode we dive deep into a tournament that's different from your average StarCraft best of 5. We interview its founder and speak to one of it's long time supporters, hall of fame champion, and we discover how this tournament ended up on The Pylon Show in the first place. The Pizza Pie: Tournament Page If you have a story that you think…
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Who knew that becoming a graphic designer would be a difficult one for this month’s guest? This story documents the creative humble beginnings and the tremendous obstacles that LexGrizzly encountered on her path to graphic design. Grizzly Gaming: https://www.grizzlygaming.mx If you have a story that you think is interesting and would like to share …
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Today we sit down with one of StarCraft’s passionate community members. In this episode we speak to them about where they grew up, when they began to play video games, and when they first encountered StarCraft. StarCraft eSport: Facebook Twitter If you have a story that you think is interesting and would like to share for a potential episode, you c…
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In this episode we put out a question to the StarCraft community via our social media platforms: "Why do you love StarCraft?" The responses were overwhelming and we scheduled a few Discord calls. Not only did we get to know why our guests love StarCraft so much but we also got know how they came into playing the game in the first place! We also ask…
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MMA & MC Interview, WCS Austin & WCS Challenger S2 - Natural Expansion Ep. 14
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Natural Expansion is back! We kick of this episode talking to MC and MMA after their reecent release of their new documentary, Gamechangers : Dreams of BlizzCon. Also discussed is the WCS Austin story line as well as the upcoming WCS Challenger S2.Av Jonathon 'Wardí' Ward
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Probe talks IEM, WESG, Protoss Match-ups & more - Natural Expansion Ep. 13
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Episode 13 of Natural Expansion with guest Probe sees us talking about his recent run in IEM & WESG Regional Qualifiers, as well as the events themselves. Probe also talks about running his online tournament, the Probe StarCraft League, on top of his thoughts about the current Protoss match-ups in StarCraft 2.Follow Probe : http://www.twitter.com/P…
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Balance Patch Discussion w/ Harstem, Lambo & Optimus - Natural Expansion Episode 12
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Epsiode 12 of Natural Expansion with Wardí & guests Harstem, Lambo and Optimus. This episode focuses on the new balance patch which has recently gone live on the servers. The players discuss playing the patch so soon at a major tournament as well as their thoughts on the changes and states of match-ups.Follow Wardi at www.twitter.com/WardixoFollow …
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Epsiode 11 of Natural Expansion with Wardí & Thalandros as we head into the WCS Global Finals Group Stage weekend. We discuss a few of the WCS story lines of the year & the players who are partaking in the Global Finals, before going through the RO16 groups.Follow Thalandros at www.twitter.com/ThalandrosFollow Wardi at www.twitter.com/WardixoFollow…
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Regional Competition & Mech in TvZ - Natural Expansion Ep. 10
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Epsiode 10 of Natural Expansion with Thalandros & guest Optimus. In this episode we talk about WESG & Regional Competition, Esports in the Olympics and Mech in TvZ.Follow Thalandros at www.twitter.com/ThalandrosFollow Optimus at www.twitter.com/dPixOptimusFollow Wardi at www.twitter.com/WardixoFollow WardiTV at www.twitter.com/WardiTV or watch live…
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Map Making & Team Liquid Map Contest with AVEX - Natural Expansion Ep. 9
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Epsiode 9 of Natural Expansion with Guest AVEX. In this episode we talk about map making and the current Team Liquid Map Contest.Map Making Discord : http://discord.gg/cyCmptGFollow Thalandros at www.twitter.com/AVEXyliFollow Wardi at www.twitter.com/WardixoFollow WardiTV at www.twitter.com/WardiTV or watch live at twitch.tv/wardiii…
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WCS Montreal & 2017 Circuit Standings Recap - Natural Expansion Episode 8
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Epsiode 8 of Natural Expansion with Guest Thalandros. In this episode we review the recent WCS Montreal event, the final WCS Circuit standings of 2017 and the WCS Korea point standings.Follow Thalandros at www.twitter.com/ThalandrosFollow Wardi at www.twitter.com/WardixoFollow WardiTV at www.twitter.com/WardiTV or watch live at twitch.tv/wardiii…
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WCS Montreal Preview - Natural Expansion Episode 7
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Epsiode 7 of Natural Expansion with Guest Thalandros. In this episode we preview the upcoming WCS Montreal 2017.Follow Thalandros at http://www.twitter.com/ThalandrosFollow Wardi at http://www.twitter.com/WardixoFollow WardiTV at http://www.twitter.com/WardiTV or watch live at http://twitch.tv/wardiii…
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Natural Expansion Ep. 6 - PSISTORM Cup 5, NA Memes & WCS Austin 2017 w/ PengWin
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Epsiode 6 of Natural Expansion with Guest PengWin. In this episode we discussed the recent PSISTORM Cup 5, the day the NA scene self-destructed & the upcoming WCS Austin 2017.Follow PengWin at http://www.twitter.com/PsiPengWinFollow Wardi at http://www.twitter.com/WardixoFollow WardiTV at http://www.twitter.com/WardiTV or watch live at http://twitc…
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Natural Expansion Ep. 5 - WCS NA Challenger League w/ guest PiLiPiLi
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Wardi is joined by guest PiLiPiLi to discuss the recent WCS NA Challenger event in Episode 5 of Natural Expansion.Follow PiLiPiLi at https://twitter.com/PiLiPiLi96Follow Wardi at https://twitter.com/WardixoFollow WardiTV athttps://twitter.com/WardiTV or live at http://twitch.tv/wardiiiAv Jonathon 'Wardí' Ward
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Natural Expansion - Episode 4 w/ Harstem, Optimus & FeaR
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Episode 4 of Natural Expansion. Hosts Wardi and Lycan are joined by guests Harstem, Optimus & FeaR.TopicsPvT Gameplay Discussion : New Map Pool : General News :Av Jonathon 'Wardí' Ward
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Natural Expansion - Episode 3 w/ Lycan, PengWin & Optimus
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Episode 3 of Natural Expansion. Hosts Wardi and Lycan are joined by guests PengWin and Optimus.TopicsGeneral News : 6:55Nationwars 4 : 32:55OSC Championship : 1:02:07WESG Global Finals : 1:19:30Community Feedback : 1:39:05Av Jonathon 'Wardí' Ward
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Natural Expansion - Episode 2 w/ NoRegreT, ZombieGrub, feardragon & NSGJoe
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Episode 2 of Natural Expansion with guests NoRegreT, ZombieGrub, feardragon & NSGJoe.Topics :DreamHack Valencia : 3:15WCS Qualifiers Organisation : 21:35ShoutCraft Kings July : 29:55Cheesadelphia & Running tournaments : 43:00Tournament Formats : 54:30Community Feedback (Patching fast or slow) : 1:23:05IEM Shanghai / Proleague / Neo Star League : 1:…
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Natural Expansion - Episode 1 w/ Beastyqt & uThermal
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Episode 1 of Natural Expansion with guests Beastyqt & uThermal.WCS Challenger League Results & Format : 1:10DreamHack Valencia Preview : 27:00New WCS & Ladder Map Pool : 35:40GSL / SSL / Proleague Discussion : 1:02:41Recent Balance Patch Discussion : 1:25:17Natural Expansion is a talk show focused on keeping you up to date with all aspects of the S…
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Welcome back Terrans, Zergs, and Protoss! StarCast is back for another special episode covering the oncoming storm that is the Legacy of the Void Beta. All three races are getting new units, major changes to existing units, and a pretty large overhaul to how economy work for the entire game. We even had an email from StarCastShow@gmail.com. Enjoy t…
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On this episode of StarCast... where do we start? Well it has been seven months since episode 186 and the two of us have had a long and restful sleep in our cryo-pods. We awoke to the sound of StarCraft 2 busting open at the seems with so much awesome the only choice we had was to record a new episode. We are very excited to hear about Legacy of th…
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StarCast is going on a hiatus. But Garrett and Kyle can be found on Into the Nexus, their new podcast about Heroes of the Storm. http://amove.tv/itn https://twitter.com/itncast ITNcast@gmail.comAv Garrett Weinzierl & Kyle Fergusson
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This Episode: StarCraft Ghost New Ladder Maps IEM: the Numbers NaNiwa and Alliance Part Ways Heroes of the Storm Tech Alpha WCS Update SC2links.com Emails Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” FergussonAv Garrett Weinzierl & Kyle Fergusson
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This Episode: David Kim's Q&A "Highlights" TotalBiscuit Talk on SC2 Dick Measuring Contests IEM's Drama Heroes of the Storm Enters Tech Alpha WCS Update Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” FergussonAv Garrett Weinzierl & Kyle Fergusson
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This Episode: NaNiwa Quits (Garrett cheers) Heroes of the Storm Update WCS Korea, GSL Season 1 IEM Your Emails (Send them to StarCastShow@gmail.com) Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” FergussonAv Garrett Weinzierl & Kyle Fergusson
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This Episode: Balance Update Incoming European Patch Delayed International Open Bracket at MLG Anaheim Storm Watch WCS Results Your Emails (Send them to StarCastShow@gmail.com) Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” FergussonAv Garrett Weinzierl & Kyle Fergusson
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This Episode: Blizzard Looking for a new Lead Game Designer Jinro's Blog Azubu Disbanding Starbow Ladder Storm Watch WCS Results Your Emails (Send them to StarCastShow@gmail.com) Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” FergussonAv Garrett Weinzierl & Kyle Fergusson
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This Episode: League Distribution GameHeart is Live! eSF Disbands MKP Returning to SC2? Can SC2 Support a Middle Class? Scarlett vs Minigun Queen Nydus Heal Code S Preview Your Emails (Send them to StarCastShow@gmail.com) Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use t…
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This Episode: 2.1 Drops State of League Distribution Balance Test Map Update Code A Storm Watch : Heroes Q&A Highlights Stupid Drama of the Week Your Emails (Send them to StarCastShow@gmail.com) Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit…
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This Episode: David Kim Balance Blog Starbow GSL Prize Pool Gets Bigger (with your help) ShoutCraft Clan Wars Stupid Drama of the Week Your Emails (Send them to StarCastShow@gmail.com) Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit at checko…
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This Episode: Where is Patch 2.1? Incoming Balance Test Map WCS 2014 Season 1 Schedule StarCraft 2 Returns to MLG Brood War Coming to GSL Heroes of the Storm News Real Idiots with Bryant Gumbel Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit …
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This Episode: Final StarCast of 2013 Ladder Update WCS 2014 Qualifiers The Year in Balance Heroes of the Storm Discussion Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit at checkout, you will get double memory on you next Doghouse System. Twe…
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This Episode: Mike Morhaime TL Interview Highlights viOLet is Recognized as an Athlete in the U.S. DreamHack Winter Numbers Blizzard.tv Speculation TL & IM Sending HerO to Proleague Tournamnet Results Scarlett vs. Jaedong Call-ins Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If …
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This Episode: New PTR Details Silly Base Decals WCS 2014 Map Changes GOMTV Changes Ladder Woes Swarm Host Guide Future of eSports at BlizzCon DreamHack Winter Red Bull Battlegrounds NYC Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit at check…
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This Episode: Interview with Jonathan Burton of Carbot Animations WCS 2014 Details David Kim is Working on Heroes of the Storm Free 2012 GSL VODs Emails Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit at checkout, you will get double memory o…
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This Episode: BlizzCon 2013 Balance Test Patch Update MLG Drifts Further Away from SC2 WCS 2013 Finals Emails Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit at checkout, you will get double memory on you next Doghouse System. Tweaked Audio.c…
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This Episode: Interview with Nick "Tasteless" Plott Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit at checkout, you will get double memory on you next Doghouse System. Tweaked Audio.com for high-performance, noise-reducing ear buds. Use our …
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This Episode: BlizzCon 2013 Schedule of Events Heroes of the Storm WCS Q&A Highlights Balance Test Map Update r/starcraft Promise Check Tournament Results Emails Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit at checkout, you will get double…
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This Episode: BlizzCon: Swag, Predictions & Blizzard All-Stars Balance Test Map Cringe-worthy New York Times SC2 Article Aligulac Tournament Results WCS Predictions Emails Hosts: Garrett “Saint” Weinzierl, Kyle “Tarrasque” Fergusson StarCast is proudly sponsored by: DoghouseSystems.com. If you use the code StarCast or Biscuit at checkout, you will …
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