Best Zelda Dungeon Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 189 - For Your Daddy - Monster Hunter Wilds 1:31:56

3d ago1:31:56

1:31:56

The guild authorizes you to hunt this podcast.Welcome back to NOCLIP! Today, we’re going to be talking about Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest mainline entry in the series and the game that turned many peoples’ computers into puddles of acid. Wilds is a follow up to Monster Hunter World both in that it was made by the same team and that it mechanica…

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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

3d ago1:18:49

1:18:49

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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Getting a New Game Console 45:37

8d ago45:37

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the acquisition of new gaming consoles. In the news, Overwatch competitive mode adds hero bans, the fourth of the old scrolls are remastered, and Scott has Hemorrhoids. The GeekNights content you crave. Related Links Forum Thread Getting a New Game Console Discord Chat Getting a New Game Console Bluesky Post Getti…

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

10d ago1:15:38

1:15:38

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

16d 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

17d 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

24d ago1:13:35

1:13:35

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 188 - Pretty Cute - Immortality 1:02:52

26d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Artists create, podcast, and destroy.Welcome back to the podcast where today we’re going to be talking about Immortality. Immortality is a game from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story and Telling Lies and it follows in the same tradition as those games. Largely player-directed, the game involves watching clips of three films and footage associated wi…

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

1M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

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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Episode 90 - It Takes Two 31:43

1M ago31:43

31:43

Matthew and Christina got to play a video game together! They played through Hazelight Studios' It Takes Two, which is an incredible amount of fun.By marriedwithvideogames

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S7E3 - Extra Pieces: 10354 The Shire 58:59

1M ago58:59

58:59

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

1M 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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Episode 187 - Only Rock and Paper - Wanted: Dead 1:07:46

1M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

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

1M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

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

1M ago1:56:56

1:56:56

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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Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022) 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022). It's a car racing game with well-tuned push-your-luck mechanics that is definitely worth a play. It's even better over multiple races. In the news, Cory Booker heroically and historically holds the Senate floor for over 24 hours in a powerful rebuke of Donald Trump's fascism (beating…

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

1M 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

1M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

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

1M 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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Episode 186 - Where Sailors Hang Out - Shenmue 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

You like the podcast that much? Let me invite you to hell.Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we’re doing another community requested episode (calling it Fanbruary at this point seems a bit silly) on Shenmue. An absolute classic action/adventure game that happened to be a blind spot for both of us. Shenmue centers on Ryo Hazuki, whose father is kil…

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S7E2 - Extra Pieces: Pokémon! 55:27

2M 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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Power Grid: Outpost 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Friedemann Friese's sequel to Power Grid titled Power Grid: Outpost. We highly recommend reading the second page of the rulebook closely. In the news, Pokémon Go (and all your location data) were sold to Scopely, there's something to this nemesis system, and this is the most important thing you can pay attention to …

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

2M 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

2M 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 89 - Black Myth: Wukong 27:13

2M ago27:13

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We did it. We made it through Black Myth: Wukong. This game had its ups and downs in the difficulty of its bosses (and there are plenty). But if you like Soulslike games and a challenge, you'll enjoy it.By marriedwithvideogames

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

2M 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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Episode 185 - Roast Beef, Some Chicken, A Pizza - Castlevania 64 1:15:40

2M ago1:15:40

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This is not the anger of a vampire killer. This is the podcast of all humanity!Welcome back to Fanbruary! Today, we’re going to be talking about Castlevania 64, an oft maligned entry in the Castlevania series and the first to be in 3D. In classic Castlevania fashion, your goal is to infiltrate a castle and kill Dracula to restore peace to the world…

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Elden Ring Neightreign First Thoughts & Impressions 35:32

2M 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

2M 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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Shogun (1986) 1:07:19

3M ago1:07:19

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Tonight on GeekNights we review Shogun, released as part of the Milton Bradley Gamemaster series that we reviewed back in 2006. Renamed to Samurai Swords and then to Ikusa, we revisited it with pro tabletop players this past weekend. We're a lot wiser about game mechanics and game design here in 2025, and this game holds up surprisingly well except…

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

3M 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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Episode 184 - Bring Me the Cellos - Darkest Dungeon 1:23:58

3M ago1:23:58

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In time, you will know the tragic extent of my podcast,Welcome to Fanbruary! For our first listener suggested title this year, we’re talking about Darkest Dungeon, an RPG with Lovecraftian themes and light roguelike elements. Darkest Dungeon is known to be a difficult game, and it sticks to this design ethos with a commendable level of commitment. …

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Tolkien's Influence on Modern Media w/ Lore of the Rings Podcast 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

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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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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 183 - Drive-By Nap - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 1:15:21

3M ago1:15:21

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So this is the podcast energy. I’m overflowing with power!Welcome back to the podcast and to the first full episode this year! We’re back from our now-traditional January break and talking about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This is the first full game in the series where you play as Zelda herself since the CD-i, which really did need to h…

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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

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 88 - Astro Bot 40:03

4M ago40:03

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Christina played the heck out of Astro Bot! There's definitely a reason it won Game of the Year in 2024 (we dive into that, too). It's also incredibly adorable and is an excellent modern-day platformer.By marriedwithvideogames

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Moorland (2023) 43:46

4M ago43:46

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Tonight on GeekNights we review Moorland (2023). We played it twice at PAX Unplugged and it's a solid game with two novel mechanics. In the news, New York's congestion relief pricing is already fantastic, Valve makes insane money per employee, and two Gundam tabletop games are coming. Related Links Discord Chat Moorland (2023) Forum Thread Moorland…

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

4M 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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The NOCLIP Awards 2024 - Public Intellectuals 1:10:39

4M ago1:10:39

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The Smashiest balls were the friends we made along the way.The NOCLIP Awards are back again this year with all their usual prestige. I know you are all waiting with baited breath to see what games are getting the nod, while knowing full well that the games that released this year are of no object when you compare them to the games that we chose to …

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

4M 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

5M 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…

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Episode 87 - 2024 Roundup 38:20

5M ago38:20

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It's our annual roundup episode! We go through all the games we played throughout 2024, our favorites and least favorites, what we're excited for in 2025, and gush over Alan Wake II, somehow.By marriedwithvideogames

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