What is the instance podcast?
The Instance is a weekly award-winning World of Warcraft podcast started in 2006 on January 7th by Scott Johnson and then ExtraLife Radio host Andrew Konietzky from The Konietzky Strain , both of whom noticed a lack of podcasts dedicated to the MMO. The show is dedicated to news and rumors about the game, and relies heavily on listener contribution.
What episode of The Instance is Alea Iacta Est?
The most prominent mention of AIE on The Instance was on episode 74b: "Rest In Peace, Bruce Galloway"in which AIE members and Instance listeners made a special tribute to AIE member Bruce Galloway (aka Milliway) who passed away on August 2nd, 2007.
How many segments does the instance play?
The Instance played a total of 137 Ask Buxley segments. Buxley explained things that happened in the World of Warcraft universe according to his own view of the world, which had very little to do with what was really going on. It made sense to him though. Buxley remains a proud member of Alea Iacta Est.
When did the instance win the Bloggers Choice Award?
In 2008, The Instance won the Bloggers Choice Award for Best Podcast and The Podcast Awards Best Gaming Podcast, beating out nine other finalists, none of which were World Of Warcraft-related.
Who is the third chair on the instance?
Curt Schilling (Retired) Mr. Schilling has made regular appearances on The Instance since his interview in episode #102 - “The Curt Schilling Episode”. As an unofficial "third-chair", Mr. Schilling contributes to the topics of discussion drawing from his personal experience as a WoW and EQ gamer, and a MMO developer.
What is AIE in Rumors and Scuttlebutt?
A regular returning item that usually appears in Rumors and Scuttlebutt (but not exclusively) is news or updates concerning the Alea Iacta Est (AIE) guild on the US-Earthen Ring server. Alea Iacta Est was formed as a companion guild to The Instance and Extralife Radio and was announced on February 13th, 2007. The phrase "Alea Iacta Est" means "the die has been cast", and is in reference to what Caesar supposedly said as he crossed the Rubicon in northern Italy in 49 B.C.
Show Sections
The Instance is divided into different sections. They are typically in the same order:
Regular Contributors and Topics
The podcast features regular contributors who add information and entertainment to the show.