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The Zelda Cast
by Zelda Dungeon
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
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Episode 441 - Definitively Ranking the Dungeons of Twilight Princess!
Our Twilight Princess 20th anniversary celebration continues, as this week, we are redoing an episode from 8 years ago and re-definitively rank the dungeons of Link's maiden Wii adventure. From the obvious picks that lead the pack to the dungeons fighting for last place, we go through and discuss...
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Episode 440 - Honoring Twenty Years of Twilight Princess!
Has it been twenty years already?! Well, believe it or not, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is about to turn 20! In celebration, Andy and Al are jumping right in to their memories with the game both at release and over the years, including Twilight Princess' distinguished presence at the...
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Episode 439 - Zelda's Percentages: How Soon Will We See a Zelda Movie Trailer?
We're back again this week with another round of everyone's favorite game show in this business, Zelda's Percentages! As always, we'll be making a statement and then weighing in on how likely we think that statement will come true. Alasyn is out this week, and so Andy and Nicole will be…
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Episode 438 - Ranking The Areas in Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland!
The party goes on! This week, we're wrapping our celebration of Freshly Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland with a good ol' area ranking! As usual with this ranking, we're pitting each area of the game against each other in our tried-and-true Definitive Ranking style! For a game as unique as this, you...
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Episode - Honoring 20 Years of Freshly Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland
Put on your party cap and get your rupees ready! This week, Andy and Al honor 20 years of the bizarre Nintendo DS Tingle spinoff game, Freshly Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland! Al just played the game for the first time, so we get her thoughts on the game, we discuss why the spinoff reviewed so...
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Episode 436 - Reacting to the Sept. 9th Nintendo Direct!
What a week that was! Not only did we get a dedicated Zelda Direct, the very next day Nintendo showcased another full Direct showcase! There was a lot to see and so this week we're diving right in, going title by title, through Nintendo's Sept 9th Direct Presentation! It seemed like there was...
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Episode 435 - Instant Reaction to the Zelda Direct & Ocarina of Time Remake!
THE ZELDA DIRECT came and went and oh boy - we have some thoughts! Join us for our instant reaction to the Ocarina of Time Remake footage, our thoughts on the art style, reactions to what type of remake this game is going to be, price details, and everything else shown in the Direct! All this…
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Episode 434 - Tier Ranking Zonai Devices!
We're back with another fun episode! Adrielle is filling in for Andy this week as we lift an idea from our pals over on Zelda Dungeon's YouTube channel, Tier List Ranking! For this episode we're ranking all of the Zonai Devices from Tears of The Kingdom! Now that the game has been out for three...
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Episode 433 - Zelda's Percentages: A Zelda Themed Nintendo Switch 2?
We're back this week with a hodgepodge of an episode - starting out with some Zelda's Percentages! As always, we'll present a statement and weigh in how likely we think that the statement will come true! This week we're focusing our guesses toward the next Nintendo Direct: How soon can we expect...
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Episode 432 - Andy and Gooey Discuss The Wind Waker's Legacy (PATREON UNLOCK)
The team is off this week, so we're pulling an episode from the Patreon vault! The second episode of The Zelda Cast XL! Andy and Goo are back! We both give our impressions of the Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and more! We also answer some of your questions, play Zelda Heardle, and discuss what we...
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Episode 431 - Zelda Movie News + Zelda Dungeon Marathon Recap!
Andy and Al are back from the 2026 Zelda Dungeon Marathon. a record shattering event filled with fun and friends! Listen as they recap some of their favorite moments and talk about some behind-the-scenes events, including the aftermath of the Sour Candy episode, getting changed and glammed up for...
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Episode 430 - We Eat Sour Candy and Answer YOUR Zelda Questions
After taking a week off, we're BACK and LIVE AND IN PERSON TOGETHER from the Zelda Dungeon Marathon! A few years ago, we tried the Hot Ones gimmick for our live ep, but this time, we pivot and introduce SUPER SOUR candy for us to suffer through as we try and answer some Zelda questions! We're...
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Episode 429 - Daily Debates Roundtable!
We are now less than one week away from the 2026 Zelda Dungeon Marathon! For this week's episode we're taking things easy, answering more Zelda Dungeon daily debates like: What makes a good Zelda remake? What are our favorite and least favorite enemy names? What makes a good Zelda mini-game?…
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Episode 428 - Reacting to Zelda Dungeon's Ocarina of Time Remake Predictions!
As of now there is little that we know about the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake. The reveal trailer gave us just a glimpse that the game exists and left the rest to our imagination, or rather... prediction! This week, we're joined by Adrielle as we break down and weigh in on Evan Hahn's latest...
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Episode 427 - Reviewing Even More Top Zelda Moments!
Back in February, we reviewed Zelda Dungeon's Top 40 Moments in the Zelda Series list. Spanning two whole episodes, we went through each entry and gave our thoughts on the final results from what had been a heated and arduous decision process! Three months later, Zelda Dungeon released their…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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!...
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!
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