The Zelda Cast
Andy and Al bring you the latest Zelda news, theories, reactions, analysis, and shenanigans in The Zelda Cast, the internet’s best weekly Legend of Zelda podcast.
Episodes
Episode 426 - Ocarina of Time Remake Fan Q&A!
Andy returns this week, as we catch up on all the reaction surrounding Ocarina of Time Remake. We are answering fan questions, including: what music are we looking forward to hearing? Are there any side characters we want to see more of? What do we think of Nintendo's photorealistic graphics? Was this remake done with intentions to tie into the Zelda movie? How will combat work in the game? Are fa
Episode 425 - Answering Ocarina of Time Remake Daily Debates!
We're still collecting ourselves after the reveal of Ocarina of Time Remake! Last week we covered the entire Nintendo Direct presentation that preceded the big reveal with some help from our friends Corey and Adrielle. This week, Alasyn, Cal, and Jules are jumping right in to their initial reactions to the announcement of Ocarina of Time Remake!
It's been a lively time for Ocarina of Time centered
Episode 424 - Our Thoughts on the Nintendo Direct & Ocarina of Time Remake!
A new Nintendo Direct! Last week, Nintendo presented us with a showcase containing a myriad of updates and reveals for Switch 2 games releasing later this year! For this week's episode, Alasyn, Corey, and Adrielle are breaking down the presentation and giving their thoughts on everything that was shown off! Titles like Xenoblade Chronicles, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Pokemon Pokopia, Switch Spo
Episode 423 - Reviewing Year One of the Switch 2
It's hard to believe, but June 5th 2026 marks ONE FULL YEAR of the Switch 2 being released, and today, we are looking back and reviewing the year that was. We take a look at where the console is at from a hardware/app perspective, and then dive in to analyze the biggest games released in the first year and how the met, exceeded, or fell short of our expectations. For a bit of fun, we also grade th
Episode 422 - The Highs and Lows of Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom - Part 3!
We're back again, again with the epic finale to our list of The Highs and Lows of the Wild Era of Zelda games! Starting from 2014 and ending in 2025 with Age of Imprisonment, we're wrapping up on our favorite moments and our... not so favorite moments. It's been a journey that has lasted for three whole episodes so if you haven't caught up on parts 1 & 2 go ahead and check those out!
Come han
Episode 421 - Answering Your Zelda-Themed "Would You Rather" Questions!
We've got a fun episode for you all this week! We asked you guys to send us your Zelda themed "Would You Rather" questions. We'll be answering questions like: Would you rather see a remake of the Nintendo DS games with regular controls or get a Four Swords Adventures remake with online multiplayer? Would you rather have every new 3D Zelda take place on Breath of the Wild's map with a linear story
Episode 420 - What We Want If An Ocarina of Time Remake Actually Happens!
It's about time for us to join in on some good ol' rumors and speculation! This week we're diving right in to discuss all things Ocarina of Time and what we would want to see from a possible remake! With a topic like this, there's always conversations to be had on improvements and changes; but since the Ocarina remake is still up in the air we'll also be theorizing just what kind of remake we coul
Episode 419 - The Highs and Lows of Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom - Part 2!
We're back this week to pick up where we left off one month ago! Once again we're looking back at the high-points and low-points of all things Zelda throughout the Wild Era! From major events that surrounded the games' releases to the significant changes that these games brought to the series! We'll be breaking down all things great and not-so-great from Breath of the Wild, Age of Calamity, Tears
Episode 418 - Our Wishlist For The Ōkami Sequel!
Our Ōkami celebration comes to a close this week and to wrap things up we're looking ahead to the officially announced sequel! Back in 2024, Capcom revealed that the Ōkami sequel was in early development. After so many years since the original game's release there's a lot to discuss in regards to what we would want to see from a new game! This week we're listing off our suggestions and hopes on ho
Episode 417 - Definitively Ranking the Dungeons of Ōkami!
Our Ōkami celebration continues, as this week, we rank all eight dungeons in the Zelda-like title! From the not-quite-intro-but-close dungeons like Tsuta Ruins and Gale Shrine to the mini-dungeon Sunken Ship, to the literal mini-dunegon of the Imperial Palace to heavy hitters like the Moon Cave, Oni Island, and Wawku Shrine that would feel right at home in modern 3D Zelda titles, we go through the
Episode 416 - Honoring 20 Years of Ōkami!
Over the next few weeks, we are celebrating 20 years of one of - if not THE - greatest Zelda-like games of all time: Ōkami! We start off with our 20 Year Retrospective, as Zelda Dungeon's Nicole Scott and Miranda Feller join the show to discuss what makes Ōkami so endearing, what qualities make it such a Zelda-like, our memories playing the game for the first time, our thoughts on Amatersau as a m
Episode 415 - The Highs and Lows of Breath of The Wild and Tears of The Kingdom!
The "Wild Era" of The Legend of Zelda has redefined the series for over twelve years, ever since the original trailer for Zelda Wii U back in 2014. This week, we're looking back at the high-points and low-points of all things Zelda throughout the Wild Era! We'll be examining the major events that surrounded the games' releases as well as the significant changes that these games brought to the seri
Episode 414 - Our Thoughts On The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! *SPOILERS*
We've taken a trip to the movie theaters this week, and we are coming back with our Yoshi popcorn buckets to talk about the Super Mario Galaxy Movie! We've broken the episode up into clear non-spoiler and spoiler territory, but even so, be warned! We're giving our review, discussing whether the movie recaptured the magic of the original, how the new additions to the voice cast fared, what our favo
Episode 413 - Should Zelda Still Be Considered Medieval Fantasy and More Daily Debates Answered!
We're back this week with quite a variety of topics to cover! We'll be giving our answers to daily debates like: What do we think is the most aggravating mechanic in Zelda? Are we worried that Nintendo will reveal too much information about the Legend of Zelda movie in the lead up to its release? And should the Zelda games still be considered to be medieval fantasy?
All this, PLUS a discussion on
Episode 412 - Predicting the Zelda Dungeon Musical March Madness 2026 Bracket
For the eighth year now, Musical March Madness returns! As the name implies, this is Zelda Dungeon’s take on the traditional March Madness bracket, with our favorite Zelda songs taking the place of college basketball teams competing in 64-song single elimination tournament until there’s only one left! This week, we’re joined by our favorite frenemy, Corey Richmond, to go over each matchup and pick
Episode 411 - Guess That Zelda Character Returns!
It's time once again for the best game on this show - Guess That Zelda Character! The premise is simple, we have 16 yes or no questions to guess a Zelda character from any game in the series! Come play along as we try to stump each other!
All this, PLUS some Pokemon Pokopia and Stardew Valley talk!
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Episode 410 - Catching Up on Nintendo News and More Daily Debates!
This week, as we move on from the Zelda series' 40th Anniversary, we're catching up on all the recent happenings in the world of Nintendo - from the Indie Direct, the reveal of Pokemon's 10th generation games (Winds & Waves) and the release of Pokemon Pokopia, to Nintendo's recently filed lawsuit and even some Stardew Valley anniversary discussion! There's a lot to cover this week, followed by
Episode 409 - Reviewing The Top 40 Moments in the Zelda Series (Part 2)
We are back to finish off our review of Zelda Dungeon's Top 40 Moments in the Zelda Series and we are going the distance here - almost 3 hours! We go in and review moments #20 all the way to #1, offering our perspective on the moments, what we agreed and disagreed with, insights into the making of the list itself. Make sure to check out the list for yourself to see if your favorite moments made th
Episode 408 - Reviewing The Top 40 Moments in the Zelda Series (Part 1)
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series, the Zelda Dungeon Writing Team has put together a marvelous list ranking the Top 40 Moments in the series history! The creation of this list was full of debates and deliberations that lead many staff members to question: what even counts as a "moment"? This week, we begin our two-part review and give our reactions to the placeme
Episode 407 - Let's Play The Legend of Zelda Second Quest - Super Cut!
For the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda we're preparing a special, two-part episode for you all next week! In the meantime, we've put together a super cut of Zelda Dungeon's nine episode Legend of Zelda Second Quest Let's Play! Come hang out as Gooey and Mases take us through the challenge that is Second Quest!
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Episode 406 - The Legend of Zelda (1986) Definitive Dungeon Ranking!
Our month-long celebration of The Legend of Zelda continues as we continue our discussions on the game that started it all! This week we'll be definitively ranking every dungeon. For our rankings we'll be breaking down the unique challenges that each level offers to players, the naming conventions for each level and how we feel about the dungeon layouts, the first time appearances of enemies and i
Episode 405 - Honoring 40 Years of The Legend of Zelda (1986)
We are in the month of February, and this is a particularly memorable month as it is the 40th anniversary of the release of The Legend of Zelda. All month, we'll be celebrating, and to kick us off, Zelda Dungeon Owner and Founder Mases Hagopian joins us to discuss the games creation, its legacy, the inspiration behind the creation, what BETA versions looked like, the dungeons and enemies, and our
Episode 404 - Playing Zelda Characters Hurt & Heal!
We are back and celebrating 400 episodes of the Zelda Cast a few weeks later, and we've brought some friends along too! This week, we're joined by Adrielle Munger, Jules Gia, Nicole Scott, and Rod Lloyd to play a classic forum game called Hurt & Heal! The premise is simple: 20 Zelda characters start off with zero points, and each turn, players need to take a point away from a character and giv
Episode 403 - Hyrule Historia: What is Termina?
We're back for another Hyrule Historia episode, where we focus on the lore of a specific topic and dive in to give context, our opinions, and our thoughts! This week we'll be diving into the strange and fantastical world of Termina from Majora's Mask! Just what is Termina? To answer such a question we'll be exploring fan theories, official Nintendo books, and sprinkling in our own thoughts to get
Episode 402 - Which Zelda Game Took The Biggest Swing and More Daily Debates!
Come and enjoy a nice and breezy episode this week as the gang answer some Zelda Dungeon Daily Debates! On tap today: did Age of Imprisonment's roster limit the appeal of the game? Would we play a Zelda dating sim? Which game gets the most undeserved hate? Which game took the biggest swing? Where would we rank Age of Imprisonment in the series? Do the Hyrule Warriors games have too much content?
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Episode 401 - What We Want From Zelda in 2026!
Happy new year! We're kicking off 2026 in style by discussing what we want - and what we expect - from the Zelda series in 2026! A big emphasis on the 40th anniversary of course leads the way, as we want the return of the Zelda Symphony, Zelda All Stars collections, a long overdue localization of a fabled Zelda game, new life for Four Swords Adventures on NSO, Zelda movie casting and trailers, and
Episode 400 - Reviewing Zelda Dungeon's Best Zelda Ever 2025 List!
We're closing out 2025 with a bang, as we celebrate our 400th episode reviewing and discussing Zelda Dungeon's Best Zelda Ever 2025 Edition! We contrast the placement of each mainline game with their placements on our own lists, talk about why certain games resonate more with us than others, and celebrate some MASSIVE changes to the list this year! Make sure you check out the list for yourself to
Episode 399 - Reviewing All Things Zelda From 2025!
Andy has returned from his Metroid Prime 4 venture just in time for a "Year In Review"! This week we'll be going over our thoughts on all things Zelda from the year 2025! For this past year in particular, it's almost impossible to review the Zelda franchise without also discussing the reveal and launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. And of course! This year brought us our first look at the Legend of Ze
Episode 398 - Andy and Gooey Discuss the Most Nostalgic Zelda Game! (PATREON UNLOCK!)
The team is out of office this week, so we're pulling one from the Patreon vault! The very first episode of our new and improved bonus show!
Welcome to the Zelda Cast XL, the new bonus show featuring podcasting's dynamic duo, Andy Spiteri and Gooey Fame! We're taking a new approach to our bonus shows and giving you more of what you love and letting you get more involved in the show itself! Each mo
Episode 397 - Answering Daily Debates and Chatting About Age of Imprisonment with Jules!
This episode contains spoilers for Age of Imprisonment!!
Welcome back for another episode of The Zelda Cast! This week, Andy is off handling Metroid business now that Metroid Prime 4 has released. That leaves Al to play host, and she is joined by the podcast’s Social Media Manager, Jules!
We discuss Jules’ overall impression of Age of Imprisonment, as well as answer some thought provoking Daily De
Episode 396 - Age of Imprisonment Q&A - Royal Lineage, Favorite New Characters, and Biggest Missed Story Opportunities
This episode contains end-game spoilers for Age of Imprisonment
This week on the show, we are answering YOUR questions about Age of Imprisonment, tackling topics like: do we want the Hyrule Warriors series to continue? How in the world can Zelda be a descendant of Rauru and Sonia? Who were our favorite new characters to play as? Were Ganondorf and his Grim-gang compelling villains? Does Nintendo
Episode 395 - Our Age of Imprisonment Final Review! *SPOILERS*
We've reached the end, folks! This week we're going over our thoughts on the ending of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment! What did we think about the final chapters of the game? By the end, what did we think of each character's story arc? Is the post-game enjoyable? Do the connections between Age of Imprisonment and Tears of the Kingdom feel properly portrayed? And most important of all, what i
Episode - Age of Imprisonment Roster + Chapter 3 & 4 Impressions *SPOILERS*
This episode does contain spoilers for chapters 3 and 4, and the playable roster of characters, of Age of Imprisonment!!
With a bit more time to chew on Age of Imprisonment, the gang talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the game so far, including: how did we feel the four Sages came across? What were our thoughts on the Mysterious Construct flying levels? Initial reactions to Calamo? Sh
Episode 393 - Our Age of Imprisonment First Impressions **Chapter 1 & 2 Spoilers**
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is finally out, and the guys have a lot to say about it! We go over our early impressions, detailing which playable characters we like, how we found the Sync-Strike system, how Tears of the Kingdom's Zonai devices are integrated into gameplay, what we think of the story so far, if it stays true to its claims of being canonical, and how the game starts off weird
Episode 392 - Our Final Hopes for Age of Imprisonment!
We are only a mere handful of days away from the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, so this week, the gang give their final thoughts on the lead-up and last hopes for what the game will have or not. We discuss things like the story, the credibility Hyrule Warriors games will have in the future if this is another non-canonical tale, if this is the right game at the right time for the
Episode 391 - Age of Calamity: The Spiteri Cut - Pitching A Canonical AoC Story!
We're back again this week with a pitch! Andy has worked diligently on a rewritten story for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and is here to share it with the world! This version of the events in Age of Calamity aims to solve one of our biggest issues with the original game, its non-canon narrative. Join us as Andy presents his canonical "Spiteri Cut" of Age of Calamity - all while keeping the tim
Episode 390 - Airing Out Our Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom Pet Peeves!
We're feeling quite peeved this week and what better way to air out our grievances than to go through Zelda Dungeon's Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Pet Peeves List! For as beloved as these two games are, there are still many aspects that left Zelda Dungeon's writing team frustrated and we're here to weigh in. We'll be discussing mechanics like Blood Moons, open-ended puzzles, Tears o
Episode 389 - New Age of Imprisonment Details Revealed... Are We Excited?
We're back for another week, and we've got plenty on the docket, including: looking back at Echoes of Wisdom one year later; what did this game do well, how could the echo system be improved, our thoughts on the story, the future of Zelda games with Zelda in the starring role, and what this game's legacy will end up being. We're also going over the new Age of Imprisonment news, debating about the
Episode 388 - Inspired By Zelda - Chicory: A Colorful Tale!
We're back again this week with the launch of a new sub-series! Although we have covered other Zelda-like games in the past we thought that we would make it official and dub these episodes Inspired By Zelda!
Today we're exploring a favorite Zelda-like of ours, Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Full of encouragement and creativity, this game has left a lasting impression on us and we're excited to share ou
Episode 387 - Answering Your Age of Imprisonment Questions!
With the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on the not so distant horizon, we've opened the floor once more to your submitted questions! This week we chimed in on questions like: Which regions of Hyrule are we most excited to see represented in Age of Imprisonment? Do we think that we will learn more about the three ancient dragons and their origins? What would be the worst narrative
Episode 386 - Analyzing The Latest Age of Imprisonment Trailer Frame-By-Frame!
A new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment trailer can only mean one thing... you guessed it! It's time for a frame-by-frame analysis! This week, Andy and Alasyn are diving into the latest gameplay footage that was shown off during last week's Nintendo Direct. They'll be breaking the trailer down second by second so feel free to follow along! What insights and secrets can be gleamed from a two min
Episode 385 - Our Reactions to the Nintendo Direct and New Age of Imprisonment Trailer!
We're back this week with another Nintendo Direct reaction episode! This week's showcase gave us 60 minutes of reveals and updates. More importantly, we now have a confirmed November 6th 2025 release date for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment! In addition, we were shown some new game mechanics and the game's key art featuring a... mysterious hero?
All this plus Andy's impassioned response in re
Episode 384 - Reviewing Zelda Dungeon’s Top 25 Favorite Nintendo-Published Switch Games!
We're here to bid farewell, once and for all, to the original Nintendo Switch console, as this week, we review Zelda Dungeon’s Top 25 Favorite Nintendo-Published Switch Games! This staff feature, which was published by our amazing writing team, serves as a final homage to the hybrid console, and we go over the list to see what we agree and disagree with! Tons of Zelda games top the list as you mig
Episode 383 - Hyrule Historia: Analyzing The Complete History of the Imprisoning War
We're debuting a brand new sub series today, where we focus on the lore of a particular topic and dive in to give context, our opinions, and our thoughts! Appropriately enough, we've titled this series Hyrule Historia, and we thought what better way to kick it off than by examining what we know about the most famous conflict in the Zelda series: the Imprisoning War! We talk about the two different
Episode 382 - Which Zelda Titles Were The Best Game On Their Console and More Daily Debates Answered!
We're back again this week with more Zelda Daily Debates! We're chiming in on which decade of Zelda we think was the best, which board game we think should inspire a Zelda tabletop game, what Zelda titles could claim to be a Nintendo console's best game, and more!
All this plus some discussion on Kirby Air Riders and the release date reveal for Hollow Knight: Silksong! Come hang out!
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Episode 381 - Definitively Ranking Phantom Hourglass
Definitive Ranking is back, and this time, we're going back to 2007 to rank the maiden voyage on the Nintendo DS: Phantom Hourglass! We’re Definitively Ranking the controversial title, assigning scores to each of the ten key categories that define a great Zelda game: the world, the art style, the gameplay, the pacing, the story, the music, the enemies and bosses, the dungeons, the items, and the s
Episode 380 - Zelda's Percentages: Will We See Nintendo DS / 3DS Ports On Switch 2?
Zelda's Percentages returns! The premise remains the same: we make a statement and then assign a percentage on the likelihood of that statement coming true. This week we answered your submitted statements! We cover everything from the Legend of Zelda movie box office predictions, the possibility of Nintendo DS / 3DS games on NSO, and how many new mainline game entries will we see on Nintendo Switc
Episode 379 Redux - New Age of Imprisonment Trailer Breakdown and Theories (VERSION 2.0!!)
UPDATE: Sooooo let's try that again! Last week, we had a technical snafu for this episode, aka, I named the previous weeks file 379 by mistake and then re-uploaded it this week. The right audio has since been uploaded, but I know a lot of you had a hard time getting the right episode, so I decided to just re-upload all together! Sorry for the trouble folks - let's all agree to blame it on Corey! T
Episode 379 - New Age of Imprisonment Trailer Breakdown and Theories!
Earlier this week, Nintendo showcased their latest Partner Direct, and in it, we saw the latest trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment! While there wasn't a ton of info revealed, there was enough shown for us to sink our teeth into, including: who is the Gerudo sage, and could she be a familiar name to us? What or who is being built an the end of the trailer and could it be related to th
Episode 378 - Zelda Movie Casting Thoughts and Reactions!
The gang is back from the Zelda Dungeon Marathon and has a bit more time to fully digest the recent casting news in the upcoming Zelda movie! We go over and give our thoughts on Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason being cast as Link and Zelda, respectively. We also give our thoughts on what game the movie will most likely follow plot-wise, when we would have Link speak and who it could be mode
Episode 377 - Live From The Zelda Dungeon Marathon!
Well, we didn't have a show last week because we were keeping a big secret - Andy was able to get a last minute trip booked to the 2025 Zelda Dungeon Marathon, which was an incredible success, raising nearly $12K for No Kid Hungry! This also meant that Andy and Al got to podcast together in person, and we decided that we wanted to let our friends and fellow attendee's get in on the action! We'll h
Episode 376 - Daily Debates Answered + Zelda Dungeon Marathon Info
We're back this week and getting ready for the Zelda Dungeon Marathon next week, which you can read all about here! Al will be attending, and she fills us in on what to expect. After that, we get into some Zelda Daily Debates, including how past Zelda games could work in voice notes, which Zelda characters are desperately missing from Smash Bros., what our favorite version of Dark Link is, if we c
Episode 375 - The Best Collectathons + Best Game Gimmicks in the Series (PATREON UNLOCK)
The gang is away this week, so we're unlocking an awesome episode from our Patreon vault! Al is joining the fun this month, as we team up to discuss the best Collectathons in the series, as well as which games "gimmick" is our favorite! There are a ton of different options for both, so let us know where you land on some of our (controversial!) picks! If you want even MORE episodes like this, be su
Episode 374 - Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition and Zelda Notes Review!
The Switch 2 Edition reviews continue this week, as we take a look at Tears of the Kingdom! We discuss Auto-Build sharing, Rauru and Master Kohga's voice memories, how incredible the visual upgrades look, and whether or not time has changed how we feel about Link's open world adventure. This is the first time Andy has played since the game came out, so he shares his thoughts and opinions.
We also
Episode 373 - Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition and Zelda Notes Review!
We are back with more Switch 2 content, and this week we're diving into Breath of the Wild, Switch 2 Edition. But it's dangerous to go alone, so we took the new Zelda Notes app with us! In this episode we talk about the updated version of the game, and what it was like using the different tools that Zelda Notes has to offer. From a daily bonus and amiibo registration, to the incredible interactive
Episode 372 - Our First Impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2!
After a long and turbulent road to get here, Nintendo's latest console is finally here! We talk about our first impressions for the Nintendo Switch 2, how picking it up went, our thoughts on the screen, how the Joy-Con 2's feel, express disappointment in the eShop being a disaster still, what we think of Mario Kart World, and some of of the performance boosts from other games, and our thoughts on
Episode 371 - Definitively Ranking Breath of the Wild!
Definitive Ranking is back, and we're finally discussing the game everyone has been asking for: Breath of the Wild, arguably the most important Zelda game ever released. We’re Definitively Ranking the revolutionary title, assigning scores to each of the ten key categories that define a great Zelda game: the world, the art style, the gameplay, the pacing, the story, the music, the enemies and bosse
Episode 370 - Reacting To Your Phantom Hourglass / Spirit Tracks Hot Takes!
After a lengthy layover, Hot Takes returns this week, and we asked YOU to submit your spiciest takes about some of the divisive Zelda games ever made: Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks! We react to what you had to say about the DS titles, weighting in on topics like the Temple of the Ocean King's Pacing, Byrne as an underrated character, the soundtrack of Phantom Hourglass, and if the games woul
Episode 369 - Zelda Trivia: Husband Versus Wife Edition!
With Alasyn taking the week off this week, Andy calls on his wife - and decided non-Zelda expert - Samantha Spiteri to step in this week to come and out her Zelda knowledge to the test! We go back and forth, asking beginner trivia for Sam and expert Zelda trivia for Andy to see which Spiteri is the ultimate expert! It's a total family affair, and Link the dog makes a cameo and Zora the cat struts
Episode 368 - Zelda's Percentages: Which Characters Will Be Playable in Age of Imprisonment?
Everyone's favorite game show Zelda's Percentages returns this week! The premise is simple: we make a statement and then assign a percentage on how likely to be true that statement is, and this week, it's even easier, as every questions "______ will be a playable character in Age of Imprisonment". We go over some shoes ins, like Ganondorf or Sonia, to some borderline plausible characters, like Twi
Episode 367 - OG or HD Wind Waker, Teba or Tulin, Nintendo Today App Thoughts, and More Daily Debates Answered!
After a few hectic weeks of non-stop news about the Switch 2, we're finally settling into more of a calmer week, as we have a nice and chill time answering some of the Zelda Dungeon writing team's Daily Debates! On the table today: what other films can the Zelda movie take inspiration from? Do the Oracle games feel fulfilling without linking the games and fighting Ganon? What is the actual point o
Episode 366 - Age of Imprisonment Fan Q&A Part 2
We're back with part two of our Age of Imprisonment / Switch 2 / life as a Nintendo fan lately Q&A, and we have a ton of fun questions and theories to get through, including: Andy's insistence that we see Din, Nayru, and Farore in the new Hyrule Warriors game; how will the Tingle Tuner work in The Wind Waker on NSO? How could the Zelda series best utilize the mouse controls on the Switch 2? Wh
Episode 365 - Age of Imprisonment and Fan Q&A (Part 1)
With the dust settling with the Switch 2 announcement, we finally get to all of your listener questions, and boy oh boy, did you guys come through! So much actually that we had to break up the episode into two parts! This week, we're tackling questions like: do we think we'll play as the Ancient Hero Aspect in Age of Imprisonment? What do we think of the Zelda movie's release date? Is Tears of the
Episode 364 - Breaking Down the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Trailer!
Andy and Al are back at it after a crazy week of news updates regarding tariffs, Switch 2 pre-orders, and misinformation about game prices, to only name a few things! We catch everybody up on the latest happenings, and then finally jump into the Age of Imprisonment trailer to dissect who we might be playing as, what details we can discern from the footage, and if we believe Nintendo that this time
Episode 363 - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: The Aftermath; Game Prices, Pre-Orders, & More Discussed
Strap in, because there's a lot to talk about this week. Just a few short days after the Switch 2 Direct, the real world geopolitical landscape took center stage to create a perfect storm surrounding Nintendo's latest console, the price of its games, the delay in pre-orders, and fan outrage - towards both Nintendo and the government. We try and unpack a crazy past coupe of days to make sense of ev
BONUS - Switch 2 Direct Watchalong Audio!
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Episode 362 – Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction + Discussion!
WOW! Today was the day that Nintendo fans have been waiting for: The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and boy what a show we got! After months of anticipation since the January 18th reveal of the console and a lower key Switch 1 Direct last week to briefly tide us over, Nintendo finally delivered the megaton of Switch 2 information that we've been craving.
Among the key announcement were the price and re
Episode 361 - Definitively Ranking A Link to the Past
It's been a long time coming, but we're finally discussing one of the greatest games of all time in a more in-depth manor: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! We're Definitively Ranking the game, assigning scores to each of the ten key categories that define a great Zelda game: the world, the art style, the gameplay, the pacing, the story, the music, the enemies and bosses, the dungeons, the
Episode 360 - Ask a Zelda Question, Get a Zelda Answer in Fan Q&A!
We're getting closer to the launch of the Switch 2 and to fill the time, we are taking your questions this week! We asked you guys for your fan questions, and you delivered in a big way. We're covering a whole variety of topics, including: what changes to the Tears of the Kingdom's Depths would have made them more engaging? What item from a 3D game would work well in a 2D game and vice versa? Woul
Episode 359 - Predicting the Zelda Dungeon Musical March Madness 2025 Bracket!
For the seventh year now, Musical March Madness returns! As the name implies, this is Zelda Dungeon's take on the traditional March Madness bracket, with our favorite Zelda songs taking the place of college basketball teams competing in 64-song single elimination tournament until there's only one left! This week, we're joined by the flounder of Zelda Dungeon himself, Mases Hagopian, to go over eac
Episode 358 - Our Top Ten Favorite Switch Games
We're back, and with the end of the Switch's life coming this year, we thought it would be a nice time to reflect back on the console that has been with us for our entire run on the Zelda Cast. We talk about our top favorite games from the console, which feature a who's who of familiar favorites and a few smaller entries that snuck in as well. Super Mario, Metroid, Fire Emblem, Stardew Valley, and
Episode 357 - Daily Debate Roundtable and The Best Dungeons in the Series Discussed
Andy returns after the smashing success that was the Omega Metroid Marathon! We get together to discuss a few different topics, including our Marathon experiences, reviewing the ZD Social Media Team's Top 10 favorite dungeon list - which included some big surprises - and how their list differed from ours, and answering some Daily Debates regarding music, Nintendo's IP's, Switch 2 features, and mor
Episode 356 - Playing Guess That Zelda Location
Alasyn is joined this week by The Zelda Cast producer Cal, and ZD YouTube extraordinaire Corey Richmond, and we decided that it was time to bring "Guess That Zelda Location" back from the grave! A spin-off on the classic "Guess That Zelda Character", this is Al's favorite game to play whenever Andy is away. So join in on the fun as we try to guess each other's Zelda locations in 16 questions or l
Episode 355 - Battle Quest, Nintendo Land, and Wii U Retrospective
This week, we're taking the show a place it's never gone before: back to the launch of the Wii U! We're reviewing the Zelda-themed attraction Battle Quest, which was one of twelve Nintendo franchise themed mini games included in the Wii U launch title / showcase game Nintendo Land! We talk about the levels, swordfighting with the Wiimote versus archery with the Game Pad, the design of the sock-pup
Episode 354 - Our Thoughts on the Switch 2, and Switch 1's Legacy for the Zelda Series
Andy's back! After two weeks off gallivanting doing who-knows-what, Spiteri rejoins the show to catch up with Al and give some thoughts on Nintendo's reveal of the Switch 2 and what we can expect from the console. We also take a quick trip through memory lane, talking about the Zelda series and its growth over the Switch era, looking at all the games and different ways Nintendo them more accessibl
Episode 353 - Chiming in on The Zelda Cast Top Tens
Al is at the helm once again, and this week she is joined by one of The Zelda Cast's producers, Cal! Now, many might not know this, but this mashup happened once before, on a Zelda Cast Top Tens Patreon episode last summer. Well, that happens to be the inspiration for today's episode. Alasyn and Cal decided to expand beyond their opinions of that one bonus episode, and share their top picks on eve
Episode 352 - Definitively Ranking The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Welcome back for a new episode of the BEST Zelda podcast ever, folks! This week, Al is joined by The Zelda Cast's social media manager, Jules! In celebration of The Minish Cap's 20th anniversary (per the North American release on January 10th, 2005), we get down to business and definitively rank the most charming Zelda game. We discuss the game's world, story, pacing, dungeons, side content and mo
Episode 351 - Zelda Daily Debate Roundtable
With no new news of the Switch 2 this week, we're turning to Zelda Dungeon's amazing writing team to answer a bunch of Daily Debates! Some of the topics include: what Zelda game has gotten better with age? What's the most underrated villain in the series? What accomplishment in the series that we have done are we the most proud of? What name do we always mispronounce? What's our thoughts on Ninten
Episode 350 - Celebrating 350 Episodes With a Special Q&A
We're doing things a bit differently this week and celebrating SEVEN years of this podcast by doing a special Q&A that's not necessarily about Zelda, but about Andy and Al as hosts! We're talking about the early days of the show, telling stories, and answering questions about favorite Lord of the Rings lines and moments, what our favorite songs of 2024 were, what JRPG series are amongst our fa
Episode 349 - Reviewing Zelda Dungeon's Best Zelda Ever 2024 List
Just in time for the end of the year, Zelda Dungeon has published it's biggest yearly feature: Best Zelda Ever! This years list features Echoes of Wisdom's debut, games rising and falling down the list, and some shocking placements of beloved classics. Andy and Al both contributed to the list and review it game-by-game to see what we agree with, what we disagree with, and why we placed some of our
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