Best Zelda Dungeon Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 377 - Live From The Zelda Dungeon Marathon! 57:32

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29d ago57:32

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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 a…

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Episode 381 - Definitively Ranking Phantom Hourglass 1:08:13

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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 enem…

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Episode 380 - Zelda's Percentages: Will We See Nintendo DS / 3DS Ports On Switch 2? 1:15:40

8d ago1:15:40

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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 m…

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Episode 379 Redux - New Age of Imprisonment Trailer Breakdown and Theories (VERSION 2.0!!) 1:13:20

14d ago1:13:20

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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 troub…

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Episode 379 - New Age of Imprisonment Trailer Breakdown and Theories! 1:13:20

16d ago1:13:20

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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 th…

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Episode 378 - Zelda Movie Casting Thoughts and Reactions! 1:22:23

23d ago1:22:23

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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…

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Episode 376 - Daily Debates Answered + Zelda Dungeon Marathon Info 1:12:28

1M ago1:12:28

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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., …

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Episode 375 - The Best Collectathons + Best Game Gimmicks in the Series (PATREON UNLOCK) 1:15:16

2M ago1:15:16

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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!) pick…

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Episode 374 - Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition and Zelda Notes Review! 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

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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…

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S5E7 - Extra Pieces: Book Nooks, Nike, One Piece and More 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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We are back: both life and LEGO have intervened, and there is a lot going on! Richard Jones (Ramblingbrick.com) and Jay Ong (Jaysbrickblog.com) discuss recent LEGO releases, upcoming conventions, and dive deep into several new sets, including Nike collaborations, One Piece anime sets, and Book Nooks. Its event season: Richard is off to Japan Brick …

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Episode 373 - Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition and Zelda Notes Review! 1:18:11

2M ago1:18:11

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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 …

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Retro Odyssey: Episode 61 – Jurassic Classics 1:40:04

2M ago1:40:04

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Dinosaurs are about as retro as you can get so mount up on your favourite prehistoric beasts and join us for a couple of dinosaur-related gamesBy Matthew Hudson

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Episode 372 - Our First Impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2! 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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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 perform…

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Episode 371 - Definitively Ranking Breath of the Wild! 1:19:45

3M ago1:19:45

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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 p…

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Episode 370 - Reacting To Your Phantom Hourglass / Spirit Tracks Hot Takes! 1:11:55

3M ago1:11:55

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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 soun…

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Episode 369 - Zelda Trivia: Husband Versus Wife Edition! 1:29:35

3M ago1:29:35

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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 L…

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Episode 368 - Zelda's Percentages: Which Characters Will Be Playable in Age of Imprisonment? 1:18:02

3M ago1:18:02

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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,…

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Episode 367 - OG or HD Wind Waker, Teba or Tulin, Nintendo Today App Thoughts, and More Daily Debates Answered! 1:18:49

4M ago1:18:49

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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 ga…

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Episode 366 - Age of Imprisonment Fan Q&A Part 2 1:15:38

4M ago1:15:38

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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 …

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S7E4 - S07 E04 Extra Pieces: Brickvention 2025 40:47

4M ago40:47

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Welcome Back to Brickvention 2025. While Jay is away in Japan attending Star Wars Celebration, the time has come to catch up with interviews we held on the convention floor at Brickvention 2025, here in Melbourne, Australia back in January.We had visitors from all over Australia and all round the world attending Australia’s Premier LEGO Fan Event.H…

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Episode 365 - Age of Imprisonment and Fan Q&A (Part 1) 1:22:08

4M ago1:22:08

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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 …

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Episode 364 - Breaking Down the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Trailer! 1:13:35

4M ago1:13:35

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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 …

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Episode 363 - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: The Aftermath; Game Prices, Pre-Orders, & More Discussed 1:08:31

4M ago1:08:31

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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 unp…

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S7E3 - Extra Pieces: 10354 The Shire 58:59

5M ago58:59

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10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire And we are back. We’d like to thank you for your your ongoing support, but if you are a first time listener - Welcome. After a chat about Jay’s upcoming trip to Star Wars Celebration, we launch headlong into a discussion about 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire.The latest LEGO® ICONs set to depict a locati…

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Retro Odyssey: Episode 60 – The Switch Is Retro Now 2:01:18

5M ago2:01:18

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Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced, we have decided that the original Switch is retro now so enjoy that nonsense for a bitBy Matthew Hudson

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BONUS - Switch 2 Direct Watchalong Audio! 1:10:12

5M ago1:10:12

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As a little bonus, here's our Switch 2 Direct watchalong audio in podcast form! You can also watch the full video VOD here. Enjoy! Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda Cast Top Tens! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twi…

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Episode 362 – Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Reaction + Discussion! 1:56:56

5M ago1:56:56

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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…

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The Lore of Koroks [Legend of Zelda] 16:50

5M ago16:50

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In this episode we go over everything that we know about Koroks, the little tree-folk from the Legend of Zelda series. From their origins to their nomadic habits, we leave no leaf unturned as we go through the lore of Windwaker, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send …

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The Deities of Eora [Avowed & Pillars of Eternity] 1:17:48

5M ago1:17:48

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This week we dive into the recently released Avowed to unpack the lore behind the twelve deities that rule over Eora. To do that, we talk all about its predecessor, Pillars of Eternity, and the lore that was established in those two games. We go over everything from their conception, their impact on Eora, and how that affects the story of Avowed to…

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Episode 361 - Definitively Ranking A Link to the Past 1:17:13

5M ago1:17:13

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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…

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S7E2 - Extra Pieces: Pokémon! 55:27

5M ago55:27

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Gotta Catch 'Em All! Welcome back. We'd like to start by apologizing for the long time between episodes: Life gets in the way sometimes.Jay is really excited about the LEGO Group's announcement of their ongoing partnership with Pokémon Company International from next year. He's been collecting the cards and playing the games since the first generat…

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Episode 360 - Ask a Zelda Question, Get a Zelda Answer in Fan Q&A! 1:23:32

5M ago1:23:32

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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…

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Episode 359 - Predicting the Zelda Dungeon Musical March Madness 2025 Bracket! 1:40:55

5M ago1:40:55

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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 Zel…

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Episode 358 - Our Top Ten Favorite Switch Games 1:22:56

6M ago1:22:56

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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. Supe…

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Elden Ring Neightreign First Thoughts & Impressions 35:32

6M ago35:32

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This week we talk about Elden Ring Nightreign and my first thoughts and impressions of the game through the network test that happened the past weekend. We talk about everything from how I felt the game compared to other FromSoft titles like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and (of course) Elden Ring, to how the game felt to play and go deep into the mechan…

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Episode 357 - Daily Debate Roundtable and The Best Dungeons in the Series Discussed 1:08:20

6M ago1:08:20

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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 …

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Episode 356 - Playing Guess That Zelda Location 1:11:34

6M ago1:11:34

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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 …

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Tolkien's Influence on Modern Media w/ Lore of the Rings Podcast 1:02:28

6M ago1:02:28

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This week we talk to the wanderer of Middle Earth, Aaron, the host of the Lore of the Rings podcast to talk about Tolkien's influence on modern fantasy, sci-fi, board games, and everything in between. We go deep into what makes the heroes journey, how Gary Gygax got a cease and desist for using the term Hobbit in early versions of Dungeons and Drag…

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Episode 355 - Battle Quest, Nintendo Land, and Wii U Retrospective 1:05:07

6M ago1:05:07

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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 arc…

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Retro Odyssey: Episode 59 – Witty Title About Bioware 1:39:50

7M ago1:39:50

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We couldn’t come up with a funny title but we did manage to play two very different Bioware games and discuss the history of the studioBy Matthew Hudson

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Episode 354 - Our Thoughts on the Switch 2, and Switch 1's Legacy for the Zelda Series 1:21:36

7M ago1:21:36

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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 gam…

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The Lore of Prey (2017) Explained 52:12

7M ago52:12

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This week, we dive into one of my favourite games which is Prey (2017) to uncover the lore behind TranStar Industries and how they came to acquire the Talos I station. We talk about everything from the space race of the 50's to the not-so-distance future of 2035 to fully explain everything about this game. If you have an idea for an episode, or jus…

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Episode 353 - Chiming in on The Zelda Cast Top Tens 1:02:15

7M ago1:02:15

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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 o…

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Episode 352 - Definitively Ranking The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

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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 w…

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The Origins of Tieflings [Dungeons & Dragons] 24:34

7M ago24:34

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This week we talk about anything and everything related to the devil-like race of Tieflings. From their creation as a race to how they are viewed in society- everything is in this episode. If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hello, please send it over to [email protected] or at one of the social media links below! Podcast &…

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S7E1 - Extra Pieces: Happy New Year, Tudor Corner Modular, Blacktron Renegade and More! 1:00:34

7M ago1:00:34

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Happy New Year: Welcome to 2025.Episode Notes Welcome back after the...’ break’. Well, it was a break from podcast recording, anyway. We hope you got some great LEGO®sets for Christmas.Pardon the quality of Richard's voice. It is getting much better! While we are getting ready to attend Brickvention in Melbourne next weekend, we look at some of the…

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Episode 351 - Zelda Daily Debate Roundtable 1:08:37

7M ago1:08:37

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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 …

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Episode 350 - Celebrating 350 Episodes With a Special Q&A 1:24:13

8M ago1:24:13

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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 …

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Episode 349 - Reviewing Zelda Dungeon's Best Zelda Ever 2024 List 1:46:38

8M ago1:46:38

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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, wh…

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2024 Q&A / Holiday Break Week 37:06

8M ago37:06

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With the end of the year coming up, we're taking a well-needed break to answer the questions that you all had! We talk about everything from my favourite games, my go-to pizza toppings, and the plans for 2025. Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the podcast this year. I appreciate every single one of you, and I can't wait to bring you more conten…