Aug 20, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min · 13 segments
In Episode 12 (S2E1), we look back at Season 1 before turning our attention to what’s next for Diablo II: Resurrected. We break down Blizzard’s recent D2R player survey, share the features we’d most…
Crude SashHostTyraelHostSo with that, as we begin season two, we wanted to take a few minutes to look back at the first season of stay a while and listen.
When we started the podcast, the idea was fairly simple.
Create a place for thoughtful conversations about Diablo two and the people who have helped keep its community alive for more than two decades.
Across our first 11 episodes, we had the opportunity to sit down with creators and community figures, each with their own history, perspective, and connection to the game.
We talked about how they discovered Diablo II, the paths they have taken within the community, and why the game continues to hold such an important place in their lives.
Every conversation was different, but a common theme continued to emerge.
Diablo 2 has endured because of the people who continue to play it, create around it, share their knowledge, and welcome others into the community.
Season 1 also helped us better understand what we want the podcast to become.
The conversations and personal stories will always remain at the heart of the show.
but the Diablo II community extends far beyond the personalities most players recognize.
It includes artists, developers, modders, event organizers, tool builders, and many others whose work continues to shape how the game is played, experienced, and remembered.
That broader vision begins with season two.
So before moving forward, we wanted to thank every guest who trusted us with their time and their story.
We also want to thank everyone who watched, listened, subscribed, shared an episode, left a comment, or helped introduce the podcast to someone new.
With Episode 12, we begin a new chapter, continuing to highlight the people behind the community while expanding the conversation to include projects, tools, events, and ideas helping move it forward.
Season 1 helped introduce the people.
Season 2 will explore even more of the community they and others have helped build.
Thank you for staying a while and listening, and welcome to Season 2.
I'm immensely thankful, as you stated, for the time that so many people took out to join us and give us perspectives that were outside of our own and I think expanded our views and what we think about this game that all of us love immensely.
Whether it was Mr. Llama, you know, whose voice is huge in this community.
Down to Willie D, who's just a funny and kind-hearted guy.
To Misha, who cracked this up.
And everyone else in between.
They all brought their own flavor to this podcast.
So with that, as we begin season two, we wanted to take a few minutes to look back at the first season of stay a while and listen.
When we started the podcast, the idea was fairly simple.
Create a place for thoughtful conversations about Diablo two and the people who have helped keep its community alive for more than two decades.
Across our first 11 episodes, we had the opportunity to sit down with creators and community figures, each with their own history, perspective, and connection to the game.
We talked about how they discovered Diablo II, the paths they have taken within the community, and why the game continues to hold such an important place in their lives.
Every conversation was different, but a common theme continued to emerge.
Diablo 2 has endured because of the people who continue to play it, create around it, share their knowledge, and welcome others into the community.
Season 1 also helped us better understand what we want the podcast to become.
The conversations and personal stories will always remain at the heart of the show.
but the Diablo II community extends far beyond the personalities most players recognize.
It includes artists, developers, modders, event organizers, tool builders, and many others whose work continues to shape how the game is played, experienced, and remembered.
That broader vision begins with season two.
So before moving forward, we wanted to thank every guest who trusted us with their time and their story.
We also want to thank everyone who watched, listened, subscribed, shared an episode, left a comment, or helped introduce the podcast to someone new.
With Episode 12, we begin a new chapter, continuing to highlight the people behind the community while expanding the conversation to include projects, tools, events, and ideas helping move it forward.
Season 1 helped introduce the people.
Season 2 will explore even more of the community they and others have helped build.
Thank you for staying a while and listening, and welcome to Season 2.
I'm immensely thankful, as you stated, for the time that so many people took out to join us and give us perspectives that were outside of our own and I think expanded our views and what we think about this game that all of us love immensely.
Whether it was Mr. Llama, you know, whose voice is huge in this community.
Down to Willie D, who's just a funny and kind-hearted guy.
To Misha, who cracked this up.
And everyone else in between.
They all brought their own flavor to this podcast.
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