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| Episode 332 - Yunobo's Awesome, The Lightning Temple's A Drag, and More Tears of the Kingdom Hot Takes! | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:17:25 | |
We're back for part two of our Breath of the Wild / Tears of the Kingdom hot takes (and a few Age of Calamity ones in there too!). This week, we're tackling subjects like: was Yunobo the best character across the Wild era games? Do the Divine Beast dungeons offer a more welcoming for new players puzzle experience? Was it disappointing the Pirates in Lurelin were just Moblins? Are Remote Bombs the best rune/ability? Is Colgera seriously the most disappointing boss in the game? Was Calamity Ganon more interesting than Ganondorf? All this and so much more, PLUS our thought on the Nintendo Museum and strange American geography! Come have a blast with us!
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| Episode 331 - We React To Your Tears of the Kingdom Hot Takes! | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:08:50 | |
One of our favorite segments returns this week! We asked for YOUR spiciest hot takes regarding Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and boy oh boy, you guys delivered, SO MUCH SO that this will be PART 1 of a two part episode! We're reacting to all sorts of takes, including: is Tears a great experience, or just glorified DLC? Is Cece's Mushroom hat better than the Couples Mask? Would Kohga have been a better choice of villain than Ganondorf? Do fighting bosses again in the Depths diminish the impact of fighting them in a dungeon? Speaking of, are the dungeons of Tears and Breath of the Wild better than many traditional dungeons? All this and so much more! If you want to contribute next week, feel free to do so, and we can even get Age of Calamity in on the action! Until next week!
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| Episode 322 - The Best Non-Dungeon Bosses in the Zelda Series (PATREON UNLOCK!) | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:13:03 | |
With Al the the Zelda Dungeon Marathon and Andy away in New York, we're unlocking a Zelda Cast Top Tens Patreon episode! We're back with another couple of Top Ten lists to get into! This month, I'm joined by Zelda Cast producer Adrielle Munger as we dive into the adorable world of Zelda pets! We belt out our top tens of pets we would want to have and pets that already exist in the Zelda series! After we have some fun, we get down to business and discuss the ten best bosses that you do not fight in a dungeon! While there is a lot of Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild as you might expect, we reach a little deeper and pull out some hidden gems for you to relive! Make sure you let us know what you think our of lists!
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| Episode 233 - The Zonai Tribe, Ganondorf, Using the Same Overworld, and More in Tears of the Kingdom Q&A! | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:17:18 | |
Andy makes his triumphant return this week, and it's just in the nick of time as the Cast are taking YOUR questions on the upcoming Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom! How much of a role should we realistically expect the Zonai tribe to play? What will the new Champions be up to in this game? What does the overworld map have to do to escape the shadow of Breath of the Wild? Do we even like the name Tears of the Kingdom? There's no way Nintendo could bring back breakable weapons, right? What kind of themed dungeons would we like to see? Is it time for Ganondorf to make a return? All this and so much more! Come hang out with us and make sure you subscribe as we'll have tons of Tears of the Kingdom coverage! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 232 - Definitively Ranking the Dungeons in Spirit Tracks! | 27 Sep 2022 | 01:01:41 | |
Al again! Judy and I are back with even more Spirit Tracks love this week. And for this episode, we are joined by a fellow DS Zelda enthusiast, and one of the masterminds behind the Zelda Dungeon Marathon, Katherine Endicott! Today we sit down and discuss the dungeons found in Spirit Tracks and rank them definitively from not bad, to the absolute best in the game! Who knew that one train game had such great dungeons? Come hang out with us and see if you agree with our list! As always, feel free to play along and share your own definitive ranking of these epic dungeons! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 231 - The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Retrospective and More With The Gossip Stones! | 20 Sep 2022 | 01:04:46 | |
Hello everyone! Al here. Andy is on vacation this week, so I'm taking over! I'm joined by Judy Calder of Gossip Stones fame, and we decided to take this opportunity to give good ol' Spirit Tracks the love it deserves in a deep-dive retrospective. But that's not all! We also chat about the recent Direct, what we're personally looking forward to from all the titles that were showcased, and of course, we shared our thoughts and feelings on the Zelda series' latest title: Tears of the Kingdom! Some of us may go on vacation, but the podcast on all things Zelda never rests! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 230 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Revealed; Our Reactions! | 13 Sep 2022 | 01:48:45 | |
We are coming in hot with a NEW EPISODE that features our reactions to the Nintendo Direct, and specifically, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We analyze the trailer frame by frame, talk about the Zelda titles we didn't see, discuss the title and it's story potential, and so much more! Plus, we're breaking down the rest of the Direct, talking Pikmin, Fire Emblem, Octopath Traveler, Goldeneye, and more! Come hang out with us! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 229 - Picking Our Favorite Zelda (or Smash Bros?) Character in Fall Brawl 4! | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:21:49 | |
It's that time of year again! That's right - IT'S FALL BRAAAWL! You know the drill by now - 64 characters face off in a single elimination popularity contest until only one remains, BUT there's a catch this year: half the field are Super Smash Bros. characters! As we do every year, we go through the tournament match by match and pick our favorites until we arrive at one winner! Zelda Cast Social Media Manager Jules Gia is getting in on the action with us this week, and you can get in on the action yourself by filling out a bracket! Check out the full contest details here! We pick a winner, PLUS touch on those Nintendo Direct rumors! You won't wanna miss this one! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 228 - Zelda’s Percentages: Breath of the Wild 2 Edition! | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:11:36 | |
Welcome back to another episode of ZELDA'S PERCENTAGES! The premise is simple: we read off a statement and then assign a probability of said statement coming true! This week, however, we're putting a bit of a twist on the gimmick by inviting our friend and Zelda Dungeon social media manager McKenna Krebs on the show and using her blog, zeldaisthegirl.com, as inspiration for our questions! Based on FOUR YEARS of wishlist's, we go through, read off, and assign a percentage to everything McKenna hopes to see in Breath of the Wild 2! Swimming and diving? Repairable weapons? The accordion as a musical instrument? A rebuilt Hyrule? More involvement from the new Champions? The Minish making a return? And of course, the million dollar question: is Princess Zelda a playable character? All this and more, PLUS, we are announcing the winner of the Blossom Tales II giveaway! Make sure to check out McKenna's blog for more content and thoughts on Breath of the Wild 2! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 227 - Reviewing Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince! | 29 Aug 2022 | 01:14:30 | |
What's going on friends!? This week, we are diving head first into one of our most anticipated Zelda-like games in the last several years: Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince! We were big fans of the first, so we had really high hopes for this sequel, and for the most part, it delivers! Come listen as we dissect the dungeons of the game, praise the overworld, review the items, and ask about the future of the Blossom Tales series as it now finds itself at a cross roads: either lean into being a Zelda clone even more, or start to forge its own identity. Come listen, and if you want to read Andy's written review, check that out here! That's not all though! We are giving away a copy of Blossom Tales II to one lucky listener! Head here for contest details (FYI: it's as easy as like and retweet!). Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 226 - Ranking the Best NON-CASTLE Final Dungeons in the Series! | 22 Aug 2022 | 01:08:09 | |
A couple weeks ago, we ranked every version of Hyrule Castle/Ganon's Tower/Final Dungeon's that took place inside of a castle, and head a really engaging discussion about what constitutes a great final castle dungeon. This week, by popular demand, we're taking that and asking what makes a great final dungeon that's NOT set in a castle, and trust us when we say this was a lot harder than it seemed. Does flow into the final boss count for a lot? Should the area be somewhere unique, not seen before? How much can presentation make up for lack of puzzles? We discuss all this and more, PLUS some fierce debate on how to make chili and some quick Blossom Tales II talk! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 225 - Grading Every Outfit in Breath of the Wild! | 16 Aug 2022 | 01:07:22 | |
Another week has crept away with no Breath of the Wild 2 news, but fret not: we're here to talk about a part of Breath of the Wild that we haven't explored yet: fashion! Well, fashion, stats, practicality, etc... Yes, that's right, we are here today to bust our best Blue Steel and critique all of Link's outfits in Breath of the Wild! Which armor set do we have a soft spot for? Which ones are the bottom of the barrel? Are our opinions of the Tunic of the Wild controversial, or do more Zelda fans agree with us? Can Andy convince Al that the Tingle Suit is S-tier? Maybe most importantly, who thought it was a good idea to take Rex's, of all characters, outfit from Xenoblade and slap it into Breath of the Wild!?? All this, PLUS some Summer of Metroid Madness talk and a brief couple of movie reviews. Come hang with us, and make your own outfit tier ranking here! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 224 - Ranking the Best Final Castles in the Series! | 08 Aug 2022 | 01:16:35 | |
What's up Zelda fans! This week, Andy and Al are taking a trip through the series to discuss and rank all of the best FINAL CASTLES (and Towers... and Palaces... and-) in the series! About half the games feature some kind of version of Hyrule Castle / Ganon's Tower / Some kind of equivalent, so we're breaking down which one is the cream of the crop! What's the right length for a final castle? Can a dungeon lack charisma? Is re-fighting the same bosses from earlier dungeons at the end of the game ever a good idea? And most importantly, when Andy and Al reach a standstill about where one particular castle should be ranked, who breaks first!? All this and more, PLUS some terrible coffee stories and technical bloopers aplenty to laugh at (make sure to stick around to the very end!), so make sure you come join us! Also, check out Zelda & Chill 2 for that sweet Hyrule Castle beat! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 321 - Answering Your Zelda “Would You Rather?” Questions (Part 2) | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:07:13 | |
We're back with part TWO of our Zelda-themed "Would You Rather?" Fan Q&A! On the docket today: Would we rather collect every Korok seed or ship part from Phantom Hourglass? Would we rather the Zelda movie be awful, or not made at all? Would we rather leave out the Triforce or Master Sword from the next Zelda game? Would we rather the Hover Boots return or the Iron Boots? Would we rather all future dungeons are Divine Beast style or have every game take place in Breath of the Wild's Hyrule? Would we rather Zelda VR or Metroid VR? All this and so much more, PLUS some discussion about Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and Summer Game Fest! Come hang out with us, and FYI - no stream next week!
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| Episode 223 - Zelda Dungeon Marathon Q&A! | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:18:04 | |
It's our first show since returning from the 2022 Zelda Dungeon Marathon, and this week, Andy and Al don't have a show topic per-say, but rather, are just sitting down and catching up! They go over some of the games they played at the Marathon, tell some stories about the event, discuss some recent happenings in the video game world, debate whether we'll see Breath of the Wild 2 at the 2023 Marathon, and answer some fan questions about the event and Zelda in general. Come catch up with friends, and make sure to check out the Q&A Spiteri Show tweet to ask some podcast questions! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 222 - Zelda Trivia LIVE from the Zelda Dungeon Marathon! | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:10:14 | |
After a gruelling, amazing, sleep deprived but incredibly rewarding week, Andy and Al are taking the week to recharge and recoup before getting back into the swing of things next week, but don't worry! We've got some LIVE Zelda trivia and the return of Name That Zelda Tune from this years Zelda Dungeon Marathon! Hosted by the big man himself, Mases Hagopian, come listen to our competitors (including Andy) battle to see who knows the most about Zelda! Thanks to everyone that watched and donated and we can't wait to get back to the regular rotation next week! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show!
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| Episode 221 - Talking All Things Zelda with Another Zelda Podcast! | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:03:24 | |
The biggest crossover event in the history of Zelda podcasts is here! Live and in person from the Zelda Dungeon Marathon, Andy and Al sit down with the host and director of Another Zelda Podcast, David Geisler! Over the years, the Champions’ Cast, later the Zelda Cast, has developed a ton of running gags, jokes, and “-isms”, and we asked David to weigh in with his thoughts! Is Twilight Princess really that ugly? Is Satori Mountain really that cool? Is the Monk Maz Koshia theme rally a banger? Is loving the Tingle DS games as much as Andy does really normal?? All this and so much more from the Marathon, as the two biggest Zelda podcasts in the world finally collide! … but that’s not all! The crossover event continues! Look for a future episode of Another Zelda Podcast to feature Andy and Al! You can check out Another Zelda Podcast here, so make sure to give them some love by following, subscribing, and rating! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 220 - Which Mini-Bosses Are Cooler Than Their Dungeon’s Final Bosses? | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:05:04 | |
Welcome back for another week of the freshest Zelda podcast around! Today, Andy and Al are taking a look over the series and trying to identify which dungeons mini-bosses are actually way cooler than the final boss of the dungeon. Dark Link? Yeah, way cooler than Morpha. Dangoro? Fyrus doesn't even come close to matching that fight. On and on, until we have a definitive list of ultra cool mini-bosses, some of which may surprise you. Plus, we give some love to some honorable mentions - mini-bosses that may not eclipse the final boss, but maybe reach the same level. All this PLUS a tooon of Zelda Dungeon Marathon talk! We detail what games we're playing, the new Zelda Cast merch, world record attempts, and... A Link to the Past using DDR pads to move?? You don't want to miss out! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 219 - Discussing The Best and The Worst Zelda Intros | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:32:32 | |
Strap in for a long show, because this week Andy and Al are talking about the INTRO’S to each Zelda game! Shamelessly stealing from our frenemies the Tier Force Heroes, we go through game by game and assign a tier ranking to the into of each game. What even constitutes as an intro? What goals should a great intro accomplish? Are we giving any leeway for game manuals? How can we love the long intro to one game and not the other? Maybe most pressingly – how long can Andy rant about herding goats? All this, PLUS some Zelda Dungeon Marathon hype, new merch, and Twilight Princess stream talk! Come weight in with us and tell us what you think about our list! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 218 - The Zelda Timeline, Demise Returning, Unbreakable Weapons and More Questions Answered | 27 Jun 2022 | 01:13:53 | |
After a week off sick, the gang are back together to answer your fan submitted questions! We asked you to head to Twitter and give us questions, and you delivered big time! Has the fervor around the Zelda timeline died out in recent years? Is there any way the corpse shown in the sequel trailer is Demise? Are the days of new, top down Zelda games over? What’s a way to mix breakable weapons and classic Zelda items? What were the biggest lessons Breath of the Wild taught Nintendo about what fans want out of Zelda? Is a Zelda Shrine maker more practical than a Zelda Dungeon maker? All this and so much more, PLUS some Covid stories, real world talk, and Nintendo Direct chatter. Come hang with us! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 217 - Our Best Ideas For A Zelda/Metroid Crossover! | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:59:48 | |
Unfortunately, Andy and Al both managed to come down with Covid, so they weren't able to record a new show this week, but fret not! We didn't want to leave anyone hanging, so we dug into the Omega Metroid Podcast archives for a never-heard-before episode featuring Andy and Zelda Dungeon's own Rod Lloyd breaking down what they would want to see in a potential crossover between the two Nintendo franchises! Be sure to tune in next week as we get back on schedule and answer all of your Twitter questions! For more Metroid podcast content, make sure to head over to Omega Metroid! Download! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 216 - Zelda’s Percentages: What Are the Odds of These Statements Coming True? | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:03:43 | |
Good day, good day, and welcome to yet another show where we still don't know anything about Breath of the Wild 2 or when the next Nintendo Direct might be. It's not all bad news though, as this week, we participated in Linktober's Zelda Creator Con and had a really fun show, debuting a new segment called Zelda's Percentages. The premise is simple: we read a statement and then assign a percentage on the likelihood of it coming true or not! Does the sequel sell less than half of the original Breath of the Wild? Is there any way that corpse isn't Ganondorf? Is Zelda next in line for a movie? Are we paying full price each for The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD? All this and more, plus a little movie talk! Come and hang out with us on this rainy Monday! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| Episode 215 - Breath of the Wild 2 Will Finally Be Fully Revealed and Other Nintendo Direct Predictions! | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:04:23 | |
Welcome to the Zelda Cast! This week, we are laying down some heavy predictions for the as-of-yet unannounced Nintendo Direct that we're presuming will slot in the usual E3 time frame (if E3 was happening this year, that is). Andy and Al argue about whether or not it's finally time for Nintendo to pull the lid back on Breath of the Wild 2 and completely show us what this game is all about, plus, have differing opinions as to if any ports of classic Zelda games will get revealed or not. Plus, is it finally time to get a glance at Metroid Prime 4? How about the long rumored Super Mario Odyssey 2? And what kind of presence will Mario Kart have? New courses only, or maybe more? All this, PLUS predictions about Donkey Kong Country, Xenoblade, Advance Wars, My Time in Portia, Goldeneye, and more! Let us know what you think of our predictions on Twitter and who you think will come out on top! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Advertise on The Zelda Cast! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! | |||
| The Champions’ Cast Is Getting A New Name: The Zelda Cast! | 03 Jun 2022 | 00:03:54 | |
To everyone that's been following the Zelda Dungeon podcast for the last four an a half years, we've got some news for you: the podcast will be undergoing a name change! Four and a half years ago when I decided I wanted to revive the Zelda Informer Podcast (that's going waaay back!), the hip and happening thing in the Zelda world was The Champions' Ballad, the last piece of downloadable content for Breath of the Wild. Wanting to play on that name, The Champions' Cast was born! For over four years, we've podcasted weekly about all things Zelda, from Breath of the Wild to Ocarina of Time to Wand of Gamelon to Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland to literally anything even kind of associated with The Legend of Zelda. With that in mind, we thought it was fitting that with the upcoming Breath of the Wild 2 around the corner, we establish a name that better represents what our show is all about: The Zelda Cast! So what does this mean for longtime listeners of the show? Are there any earth shattering changes you should expect? In a word: nope! All that will change is the name and the logo of the show (which I have to admit, I've wanted to do for a while. I love me some blue, but when I think Zelda, I think the color green. Is that just me?). You'll still get weekly episodes, you'll still hear Al and I on our grind every week, you'll still have episodes download automatically if you're subscribed. There's no change! One new thing is that the podcast is now on Twitter! We plan on having lots of show clips and other discussion points, so make sure to give us a follow: @TheZeldaCast. We're also planning on live streaming EVERY SHOW on Twitch going forward, @TheZeldaCast, so make sure you're following to check out the podcast in real time! Furthermore, new merch will be available soon! Check out all of our existing social media and podcast channels and make sure you're following and subscribing (you can even advertise on the show!). Thank you for all the support and we can't wait to keep bringing you weekly Zelda content! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Zelda Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 320 - Answering Your Zelda "Would You Rather?" Questions (Part 1) | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:16:04 | |
We have a really fun episode of the show for you this week! We asked for your Zelda-themed "would you rather" questions, and you guys delivered so much that we had to split the episode into two parts! A couple of the questions we had fun with include: would you rather get a brand new Zelda right away and wait for the Switch 2 for ten years, or vice versa? Would you rather play Tri Force Heroes solo or 100% Hyrule Warriors? Would we rather all future Zelda games are open world, or traditional 3D titles? Would we have rather had a more fleshed out Sky or more fleshed out Depths in Tears o the Kingdom? All this, plus a ton more! We're also giving our thoughts on the new Zelda LEGO, following up on our Definitive Ranking of the OG Legend of Zelda, and wishing everyone a happy Pride Month!
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| Episode 214 - Would a Playable Princess Zelda Make Breath of the Wild 2 Worth the Wait? | 30 May 2022 | 01:03:05 | |
Recently, we ran a staff feature asking our writing staff what one specific thing Breath of the Wild 2 could do that would make the 6 year development time worth the wait. Answers varied from having a playable Princess Zelda to introducing a Dark World to featuring underwater exploration to an emphasis on Malice and its origins and much, much more, so this week, Andy and Al dissect each answer and react and give their own analysis on how likely our staffs wishes are. Come hang out with us, as we're also talking Star Wars, Stranger Things, Avatar, and a big announcement coming in a few weeks! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 213 - Tri Force Heroes Q&A: Is This The Worst Zelda Game and More Questions Answered | 23 May 2022 | 01:12:46 | |
If you've listened to the Champions' Cast even a little, you probably know that The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is Andy's least favorite Zelda game, so this week, we asked YOU to send us questions about the 3DS title for us to unpack. In addition to explaining why Andy thinks Tri Force Heroes is a bad Zelda game, the gang answer questions like what did they think of the totem mechanic, what their favorite outfit from the game was, if Lady Maud is an underrated villain, what their opinion on the music is, what could have been improved in the online play, and thoughts on playing solo versus with friends. You won't want to miss this show, as we cover all this PLUS weigh in on the Mysplaced / Link's Awakening controversy. Come enjoy a holiday Monday (well, for us Canadians anyway!) with us! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 212 - Interviewing Tunic’s Lead Developer Andrew Shouldice | 17 May 2022 | 01:04:28 | |
We’ve got a special show for you this week as we catch up with Andrew Shouldice, the lead developer of Tunic, a game we called on this very show “maybe the best Zelda-like game we’ve ever played.” We pick Andrew’s brain about the origins of Tunic, how the project started, how he met his collaborators, the state of Canadian indie developers, what other games inspired Tunic, the manual concept and where that was born, his reaction to the positive reception, what his gaming backlog looks like, and if there’s a chance we see the little Fox back in action again someday. If you haven’t played Tunic, check out our review and listen to our podcast episode and believe us when we say it’s one of the best Inspired By Zelda games you’ll play. … PLUS, get ready for a special treat next week, as we are taking YOUR questions about Andy’s least favorite Zelda game: Tri Force Heroes! Submit your questions for next weeks Tri Force Heroes Q&A show on Twitter or Discord! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 211 - Revisiting The Best Ganon/Ganondorf Fights | 09 May 2022 | 01:10:59 | |
This week, we had some scheduling snafus that lead us to not being able to record a new episode, BUT instead of taking the week off to relax, recharge, and sip Pina Coladas, we're instead releasing an episode from the vault, one of our best shows, where we are ranking all of Link's showdowns with the King of Evil himself, Ganondorf! Joined by the amazing Mallo Photography, we get talk all things Ganon in this blast from the past! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 210 - Daily Debate Roundtable! | 02 May 2022 | 01:05:05 | |
With absolutely nothing going on in the world of Zelda, Andy and Al spend this week answering some of the Daily Debates the Zelda Dungeon Writing Team have come up with, and the conversation is fantastic! How long is too long to wait for a sequel? Does that Breath of the Wild 2 footage look a little too good for the Switch? How are choosing as our party if we can pick any Zelda NPCs to back us up in a RPG? What unique dungeon theme should be revisited in the future? What would be the spot in the Zelda world we would just like to chill out in? All this and a ton of other questions answered in a light and breezy show this week! Don't miss out! Download! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 209 - Tunic Review: Is Tunic the Best Zelda-Like Game Ever? | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:11:21 | |
You know how much we love us a good Zelda-like game, and with Breath of the Wild 2 being delayed, there was no better time for arguably the greatest ever Zelda-like game to grace our consoles: Tunic! The cute adventure of a little fox on a lonely island wears its inspiration on its sleeve and offers an incredibly dense, challenging, fun, at times obtuse, nostalgic adventure all at the same time. The gang are joined by Rod Lloyd, who penned the official Zelda Dungeon review of Tunic, to discuss anything and everything about the game! Tunic is available on Steam and Xbox right now, and we couldn't recommend it enough! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this touching adventure, so let us know what you think! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 208 - Examining the Gimmick of Every Zelda Game | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:07:50 | |
A good or bad gimmick can elevate or detract from a game, and the Zelda series is unique in that every single game has a distinct, unique gimmick associated with it that makes them ripe for examination! This week, we're diving in and discussing what's worked and what needed improvement over the years with Zelda gimmicks; Dual worlds are a favorite staple, but maybe stylus or motion controls weren't for everybody. Transforming via masks was likewise awesome, so why did transforming into a wolf fall flat? How can one multiplayer Zelda game have one of the best gimmicks in the series while another has the absolute worst? All this is discussed in this box-of-gimmicks retrospective, PLUS, we hypothesize on what Breath of the Wild 2's gimmick might end up being; spoiler - it's a gimmick we've seen before! Come hang out with us! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 207 - Ranking Every Zelda-Themed Smash Bros. Stage | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:02:23 | |
Get ready to rumble, because this week the gang are talking a little Smash and a little Zelda, and specifically, what the best stages to play on are. Is Temple still the favorite and what makes it such an elite stage? Are Bridge of Eldin and Gerudo Valley just a little too boring to be great? Is N64's Hyrule Castle "Zelda" enough? Was Breath of the Wild's representation in Smash Ultimate below average? Why dies 2D Zelda get no love at all in the fighting series? And what stages would we have picked if we were in charge of making those decisions? All this, PLUS some followup from last weeks Breath of the Wild 2 delay. You won't wanna miss this episode! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 206 - Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed: Our Reactions | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:03:58 | |
With last weeks disappointing yet somewhat expected announcement of the delay of Breath of the Wild's sequel, the gang get together to discuss their thoughts and reactions. Is this the most disappointing Zelda delay yet? Are Nintendo just saving this game for new hardware? Is there something deeply flawed with Nintendo's developmental process? What was up with that busted Master Sword in the trailer? And maybe most importantly, how fresh did Aonuma-san look with his fresh hair cut?! All this and more discussion, including thoughts on E3's cancellation. Come hang out with us this week and let us know your thoughts on Breath of the Wild 2's delay! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 205 - Zelda II: Adventure of Link Q&A! | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:09:30 | |
This week, we're giving some love to an often overlooked and underappreciated game in The Legend of Zelda: Adventure of Link! Okay, maybe it's not all love, but we do answer all of your questions about the game and come away with some really engaging discussion! What're our favorite spells? Did the XP system help or hurt the game? What were our favorite bosses? Did we like the random encounters on the overworld? Did the lack of map hurt this game? What are the biggest redeeming factors of this game? How did Adventure of Link inspire the Zelda series, both in terms of what to do and what not to do? All this and so much more! Come and hang with us as we go way back to finally give the black sheep of the series its day in the sun! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 319 - Definitively Ranking The Legend of Zelda (NES) | 27 May 2024 | 01:02:14 | |
It's time to kick it old school with another entry into our Definitive Ranking series, this time, examining the game that started it all: The Legend of Zelda! We’re going through ten critical categories that make up the ingredients to a Zelda game – world, story, pacing, art style, dungeons, bosses/enemies, items, gameplay, extras, and music – and assigning them each a score to see how the original game stacks up against all of the legendary entries that came after it! Some of the scores will be no-brainers, while others might leave you scratching your head, so come along and play with us, and of course, be sure to share what you think! All this, PLUS a little movie talk, our favorite NES titles and more! Come hang out with us! Download!
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| Episode 204 - Definitively Ranking Ocarina of Time | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:04:00 | |
Definitive Ranking returns for the first time since summer 2021, this time examining arguably not only the greatest Zelda game, but the greatest game period - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! We're taking a look at the classic 10 categories that make up any great Zelda game - the controls, the dungeons, the story, the music, etc. - and ranking them on a scale of 1-5. Come play along as we shower this game with deserved praise and reminisce about the characters, the side quests, the memories, the legacy, and the foundation that Ocarina of Time laid out, while also examining how it holds up in 2022. All this, PLUS next week, we are hosting an Adventure of Link Q&A! If you have a question about Zelda II, ask us either on Discord, Disquis, Twitter, wherever, and we'll answer your question next week! Download! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 203 - Picking Our Favorite Zelda Song for Musical March Madness 2022 | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:19:54 | |
It's that time of year again where MUSICAL MARCH MADNESS makes its triumphant return! As in years past, the gang go through the bracket and decide each matchup until the field of 64 has been whittled down to just one final champion. Some of our picks this year were surprising even to us, to make sure to tune in, as we also discuss whether we should vote for past winners or let new songs win, the dichotomy of some of the worst games having some of the best music, and our most overrated Zelda song! Come listen and don't forget to play along with us this year for the fourth annual Musical March Madness. Follow The Champions’ Cast! Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 202 - Playing Zelda Themed Wordle | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:12:00 | |
We are nothing if not topical here on this show, so we decided we would hop on the biggest bandwagon of the last couple months and challenge each other in a game of Zelda themed Wordle! We made a few tweaks to make the game a little more accessible for listeners and out our spin on the popular word guessing game. Andy and Al face off in a game of wits to see who can guess the correct word! Come play along with us! PLUS don’t forget to check out Andy’s new project, https://www.omegametroid.com! Come and support the show and browse the website, and if you want access to an EXTRA podcast called The Spiteri Show, consider signing up for Patreon! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 201 - Reviewing the Breath-of-the-Wild-Inspired Pokémon Legends: Arceus! | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:22:34 | |
And now, time for something a little different! We’re transforming the show into the Pokémon Cast this week, as we give our thoughts and in depth review of the new open world, Breath-of-the-Wild-esque Pokémon adventure Pokémon Legends Arceus! We go over how the new open world format feels, the new mechanics used to catch Pokémon, and how the game is the perfect blend of classic games, Pokémon Go, and Breath of the Wild! We also discuss the games music, weight in on the graphics debate, offer some criticisms about the story, look at how side quests could be improved, and give our two cents on the new Hisuian forms for some classic ‘mon! All this, PLUS, we discuss how the newly revealed Pokémon Scarlet and Violet could impact the release schedule for Breath of the Wild 2! Come and catch ‘em all with us! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 200 - The Champions’ Cast vs. Omega Metroid in Zelda and Metroid Trivia! | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:24:03 | |
We finally made it to a whopping 200 episodes! There are so many people to thank, so many friends we’ve made along the way, but all that is for another day! Today is about competition, and we’ve got both of Andy’s podcasts facing off against each other in a trivia contest! 20 Zelda and 20 Metroid questions await the combatants, each of varying difficulty, so if you think you know the answers, come play along with us! We can’t thank everyone enough for all the support over the last four years. We love all of you! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 199 - Breath of the Wild 2 No-Shows an Otherwise Terrific Nintendo Direct | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:09:32 | |
We finally got a Nintendo Direct, and while it was mostly awesome, the absence of Breath of the Wild 2 loomed large over the proceedings. We break down what exactly we think is going on with that game and when we think it will be fully revealed, and then spend some time breaking down the rest of the games shown off. Splatoon 3, Triangle Strategy, Advance Wars all look awesome, and the new titles revealed like Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Fire Emblem Warriors 2, and Nintendo Switch Sports also look really promising. Throw in a free update for Metroid Dread and DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and we had a mostly good time! Come hear our full thoughts, and THANK YOU to everyone who tuned into our Episode 200 live stream! Look forward to that in podcast form next week! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 198 - Ranking All Of Link’s Love Interests | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:01:44 | |
February is here, and you know what the means: it's the month of loooove, and we are getting a bit salacious this week as we take a look back over the years and rank all of the various love interests that Link has had over the years. Are we #TeamZelda or #TeamMipha? What was the first true romance for Link? Does Link show any romantic affection for Tetra or Midna, or are they just business partners? What moment in the most heartbreaking, and why can't destiny let our boy have nice things? What character from Twilight Princess has the opposite of chemistry with Link? Come have fun with us, and stick around for some quick Pokemon talk, Sony talk, and Episode 200 plans! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 197 - Our Favorite and Least-Favorite Reoccurring Elements in Zelda | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:09:21 | |
You know those things that happen during the course of a Zelda game that just make you smile? Well we're diving deep into those moments in our show today to discuss what our favorite (and least favorite!) Zelda tropes and reoccurring elements are! Everything from Link beginning the game asleep to the Dead Man's Volley to companions to trading sequences, all the way to box art, reusing old bosses and more! Come strap in and let us know what your favorites are! PLUS, don't forget to tune in on February 13th for our episode 200 live stream! We hope to see you there! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 196 - Picking The Worst Themed Dungeons in Zelda! | 24 Jan 2022 | 01:08:35 | |
In a somewhat darker twist on our All-Star Team episode from a few weeks back, the gang are now picking their LEAST favorite themed dungeons in the series, which is not as easy as you may think! We pick out the dungeons that make us cringe, from the intro dungeon, to ice themed, to water themed, to mini-dungeon, all the way to the final dungeon! Come listen to figure out our thought process, what self-imposed rules we created for ourselves, and to hear us reveal our lists – in which some of the dungeons might surprise you, and some might seem obvious! All this, PLUS, some Microsoft/Activision talk, and discussing whether we should watch more Zelda-themed movies in the future. Come hang out with us! If you want to play along and make your own list, use this template: Intro Dungeon: Forest Themed Dungeon: Water Themed Dungeon: Fire Themed Dungeon: Ice Themed Dungeon: Desert Themed Dungeon: Scary Themed Dungeon: Mini-Dungeon: Vertical Tower 2D Themed Dungeon: Technology Themed Dungeon: Themeless Dungeon: Final Castle Dungeon: Download! Follow The Champions’ Cast! Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 195 - Princess Mononoke and its Influence on Breath of the Wild | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:13:36 | |
We're back for another week with a very special episode, one that we've been looking forward to for a while: analyzing the world, characters, and themes of Studio Ghibli's 1997 masterpiece Princess Mononoke and seeing how that movie made a lasting impressing on the Zelda series, and Breath of the Wild in particular. We compare Link and Ashitaka, Zelda and San, Lady Eboshi and the citizens of Irontown to the fabled Sheikah clan, analyze the similar themes of nature versus technology, and even look to the plot of Princess Mononoke to deduce where we might be headed in Breath of the Wild 2. Come get sweat away with us, and PLUS - we reveal our big episode 200 plans! Come and hang out, and if you haven't ever seen it, or maybe it's been a while, do yourself a favor and watch Princess Mononoke this week! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store
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| Episode 318 - Analyzing Every Direct Sequel in the Zelda Series | 20 May 2024 | 01:12:49 | |
We're back this week continuing the discussion around Tears of the Kingdom, except this time, we're comparing and contrasting it to three other direct sequels in the Zelda franchise: Majora's Mask, Phantom Hourglass, and A Link Between Worlds! We go over what makes a game a direct sequel in our eyes, how each game changed up the gameplay from its predecessors, if there was enough new content to make the sequel feel distinct, and so much more! We're also covering the reaction to our Tears of the Kingdom anniversary episode, so come and hang out with us!
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| Episode 194 - The Legend of Zelda Fan Q&A | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:05:33 | |
We are answering a PLETHORA of fan questions, so with absolutely no time to waste, let's go over some of what we touch on this week. Other than Breath of the Wild 2, what's our biggest hope for Zelda in 2022? Why aren't the CD-i game included in Best Zelda Ever? What' the right balance between reveal and release? What Nintendo IP would we sacrifice to bring another IP back from the dead? What old Zelda bosses should make a comeback? Will there be a Breath of the Wild 3? All this and so much more, PLUS, tune in next week when we detail our big plan for episode 200! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Advertise on The Champions’ Cast! Inquiries – andy.spiteri@zeldadungeon.net | |||
| Episode 193 - Our Hopes For Zelda in 2022 | 03 Jan 2022 | 01:08:27 | |
Happy New Year everyone! To kick off 2022, we're looking back at the year that was and then up ahead at the year that is to come! Was Zelda's 35th anniversary really that bad? Do we think Breath of the Wild 2 is still on track to release in 2022? What was the turning point in 2021 where fans started to get grumpy with the anniversary? Are hopes for a mobile Zelda game officially dead? Is Minish Cap headed to Switch in 2022? And what did Mario and Covid do to throw our Zelda 35 expectations out of whack? All this and a lot more too, PLUS, don't forget to head over to Discord or Facebook to ask us a Zelda question for next week! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Advertise on The Champions’ Cast! Inquiries – andy.spiteri@zeldadungeon.net | |||
| Episode 192 - Reviewing Zelda Dungeon‘s Best Zelda Ever 2021 List | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:13:08 | |
This is our last show on 2021, so we're going out with a bang and celebrating the culmination of all of our writing team's hard work: Best Zelda Ever 2021! Our annual list is out, and of course Andy and Al were two of the writer that contributed to the list, so this week, we're going over the finished product and seeing what we agree with and what we don't! Come listen to some scathing rants and glorious insight into some of the more underappreciated games. All this PLUS, a little Spider-Man talk (no spoilers, promise!), Matrix Resurrections hype, and more movie chatter. Come hang out, and thank you for another wonderful year of Zelda podcasting! Follow The Champions’ Cast!Subscribe to The Champions’ Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Champions’ Cast Merch! Official Zelda Dungeon Merch store Advertise on The Champions’ Cast! Inquiries – andy.spiteri@zeldadungeon.net | |||