The Champions' Cast - Zelda Dungeon Podcast

Our Echoes of Wisdom coverage rolls on, as this week we're definitively ranking all of the many bosses from Zelda's adventure! We ran into some disagreements, particularly about the final boss, and we gushed over some returning bosses that the series hasn't seen in a minute, so we'll definitely need everyone to weigh in and let us know what your list looks like! PLUS, we talk a little Middle Earth & Chill and Black Friday Zelda deals!   Download!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! 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

We're finally diving right into our thoughts on the story of Echoes of Wisdom! A lot of the conversation revolves around Null, its reveal, its origins, and the pacing of its plot and the reveals, and how we might have altered it, if at all. We're also discussing Tri and how it compared to other companions, how Link was handled, our thoughts on story vs gameplay, how returning characters were handled and our favorite new characters, and so much more! Come hang out with us and let us know your thoughts on Echoes' story!     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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! 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

Echoes of Wisdom has a plethora of sidequests, so today we're talking about some of our favorites! From option bosses to wrecked ships to chatty cats and everything in between, come hear what sidequests stuck with us! All this, plus Echoes of Wisdom's sales figures, Switch 2 news, and Zelda movie news!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! 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

With our Echoes of Wisdom playthrough at an end, it's now time to shift focus to the individual characteristics in this game and see how they stack up! First on the docket is definitively ranking the dungeons! We have eight dungeons to get through, so sit back as we go from Suthorn all the way to Null's Body and talk about worked and didn't, with special focus on dungeon items, dungeon echoes, music, puzzles and boss fights! All this, PLUS a little Halloween recap, our thoughts on the Nintendo Music app, and the launch of Dungeon Runners!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! 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 Dungeo

Our journey playing through Echoes of Wisdom comes to an end, as this week, we finish the fight and try to save Hyrule once and for all! On tap this week: our thoughts on the mysterious Eternal Forest, finding the Lynel and grabbing its echo, the Deku Tree and it's guarding of the Prime Energy, the last Still World section, the final dungeon, and the final showdown with the source of the rifts! Plus, we give our thoughts on the ending, whether we think Tri is a great companion or not, and where Echoes of Wisdom stands among it's fellow Zelda games! All this, PLUS we talk about Halloween movies and what our scariest moments are! Don't miss out, and happy Halloween everyone! In case it wasn't obvious, there will be end-game spoilers in this episode, so do NOT listen if you have not completed Echoes of Wisdom!   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 (@

Our Echoes of Wisdom journey is drawing to a close, as this week, we recount our experiences in three separate regions and learn what – and who! – is causing the rifts all over Hyrule! We’re talking about Eldin Volcano, Faron Wetlands, and Holy Mount Lanayru, discussing all the wonderful new characters we met, the incredible dungeons, some of the best boss fights in 2D Zelda history, and the reveal of the source of the rifts! There’s tons happening this week, strap in as we head towards the finish line! There will be spoilers for all three regions in this episode, so proceed with caution!     Download!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart

Our Echoes of Wisdom journey continues, as this week, we're taking a trip around Hyrule as we reach the halfway point of the game! We talk about our thoughts on the Smoothie system, what use we found for Automations, horse riding and the fine folk at Hyrule Ranch, our thoughts on this version of Kakariko Village and how we like the Slumber Dojo, and of course, our return to Hyrule Castle to combat the giant rift! All this, PLUS some Thanksgiving talk to kick off a holiday weekend!   This podcast has spoilers for the middle portion, specifically Hyrule Castle, sections of the game, so be warned!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x

Our journey as Princess Zelda through Echoes of Wisdom's Hyrule continues this week, as Andy and Al get a little deeper in the game! We talk about two different regions in the game, their similarities to Breath of the Wild, our quick thoughts on the dungeons and bosses, which new characters really stood out for us, what new echoes we've grown reliant on, what path we decided to take to get to each area, and so much more! All this, PLUS a scary Zora the cat story, some cool new Omega Metroid news, and more! This podcast has spoilers for the Gerudo Desert and Jabul Waters sections of the game, so be warned!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHea

It's finally here! Echoes of Wisdom released this last week, so over the next several weeks the gang will be giving their thoughts and impressions as we progress through the game! This week, we're covering the opening up until the first Dungeon, talking about how we feel about how the echoes feel, drawbacks with selecting them, our thoughts on Tri so far, Swordfighter form, the games performance, music, and so much more! There will be spoilers for the first hour or so of the game, so be warned! Going forward, we'll let everyone know what sections we're covering so you fan avoid spoilers! That being said, come and listen to our early impression of the newest Zelda game!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! App

We are one week away from the newest entry into the Zelda series, so this week, a reunited Andy and Al go over all the things that they are hoping Echoes of Wisdom includes! On the talking block this week: dungeon structure and a more linear progression, fun and intricate sidequests and collectables, outfits from Zelda's past for Princess Zelda, the rise of a new and awesome villain, amiibo releasing down the road, a killer soundtrack, and so much more! All this, PLUS we touch on some Switch 2 rumors, talk a little Avril Lavigne, Coffee Date's new lofi album and so much more!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x Google Podcasts x iHeart Radio x PlayerFM Grab The Z

The gang are away this week, but never fear! We have a Patreon unlock for you! in an episide that originally aired in February of 2024, Andy and Al talk all things LOOOOVEEE as we count down the top love interests that Link has had in the series (sorry guys, no Sidon, though we tried), from the fun and cute flings to the heartbreaking romances that destiny just wouldn't allow. Plus, we're counting down the best Zelda announcement trailers of all time (only rule is the trailer needed to provide new information)! From the epic Breath of the Wild 2017 trailer all the way back to the days of the early 2000's in the hallowed pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly, we're taking a trip through memory lane. Come hang out with us and let us know what you think!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSk

This week Andy is away, so Al is joined by Zelda Dungeon's Editor in Chief, Rod Lloyd! Rod is here to share about his experience at PAX West and his thoughts after playing the demo for Echoes of Wisdom! What portion of the game did he get to play? What kind of Echoes did he get to encounter? How did he feel about puzzles and combat after all was said and done? Rod and Al chat about all this, as well as the Hyrule Café 2 album, the recent Zelda timeline kerfuffle, and more!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! 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  

It was a busy week for Nintendo, as in addition to putting on Zelda-themed booth at PAX West, they also dropped a new Echoes of Wisdom trailer showing off tons of new footage and abilities! We're joined by our good friend Corey Richmond this week as we break down the trailer and give our thoughts and takeaways; we go over the Still World, the void that only Zelda and Tri can enter; discuss our excitement for the return of traditional dungeons; and debate if the Swordfighter ability was truly needed, or if it's a step backwards for Princess Zelda. We wrap it up with some stray observations and other notes on things that stood out in the trailer - if you want to watch it in video form, check out here! All this, PLUS we give some quick thoughts on the Indie and Partner Direct, plus a little Zelda Cartoon and Rings of Power chatter! Come hang out with us!   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

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!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast!

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!   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) Twitc

Hello Zelda fans! We got a nice treat this week, as Nintendo randomly dropped about 6 minutes of footage from Echoes of Wisdom for us to sink our teeth into! We discuss TONS of things shown off, including out thoughts on Bond and Reverse Bond and how that impacts the gameplay, smoothies and how they seem to be a proxy for Elixirs, the confirmation of side quests and an adventure log, our first look at Impa and King Hyrule, Zelda's new outfits, our thoughts on the new regions in the game, and of course, Zelda's horse riding skills! All this, PLUS a little Borderlands Movie talk and some cool Omega Metroid announcements! Come hang out with us!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spot

After a long, LONG layover, we are back streaming Ocarina of Time Randomizer by popular demand! Last time we we played, we had just beaten King Dodongo but got stuck with a lack of items trying to get into Jabu Jabu's Belly, so this time, we're scouring Hyrule looking for upgrades! We venture to Kakariko Village, Goron City, the Lost Woods, and Gerudo Valley in search of items, PLUS Andy learns that Epona can jump across the Gerudo bridge, we find the Megaton Hammer in the Gerudo Training Grounds, and discover the location of the Hookshot - although it's just out of reach! W had a blast, and if you want to watch the full video, click here to go to our Twich page! Ocarina of Time Randomizer WILL be back!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Her

Andy and Al are off this week, so we're uploading a really fun conversation our YouTube Crew had involving the bosses of Tears of the Kingdom! The Tier Force Heroes gang is getting together to rank every boss from the game in a (you guessed it) tier based on how much they liked or didn't like them! Enjoy this episode this week and then get ready for Ocarina of Time Randomizer coming back next week, Aug 4th at 12pm MST, live over on our Twitch channel! In the meantime, make sure to check out the TFH gang and subscribe to them! Gooey: @gooeyfame    | Nico: https://linktr.ee/nicotendo64 | Corey: @r2d93   | McKenna: @mckliz2    | YouTube:  @thezeldadungeon    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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x BlueSky Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here! Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Po

It's time again for everyone's favorite hypothetical Zelda game to return! That's right - Zelda's Percentages is back after 9 months! The premise is very simple: we make a hypothetical statement and assign a percentage on the likelihood of that statement coming true. This week is Echoes of Wisdom focused, as we touch on if the game can break 10 million in sales, whether Shiek makes a cameo appearance, if there will be a brand new villain, and if we'll end up fighting Link at some point in the game! We also sprinkle in some general Zelda questions, like if the Zelda movie will end up with a critics score of 75% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, if Princess Zelda is playable in the next Mario Kart game, if Nintendo will ever acknowledge the Zelda timeline again, and so much more! Come play along with us, and get ready for the return of Ocarina of Time randomizer next week!   Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda Cast Top Tens! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cas

ith its recent addition to Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy Advance roster, we decided to switch it up (get it!?) a little bit and do a different kind of episode this week! We wrangled together Gooey Fame of Virtual Theater / Flashback 64 and Zelda Dungeon legend Josh Zelinsky to play The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords from start to finish! We battle Vaati, our internet connection, and each other through all four levels while also discussing things like Four Sword's legacy, its influence on Minish Cap and Four Swords Adventures, differences between the original and Anniversary Edition, and so much more!   You can listen in podcast form of course, but consider checking out the full VOD to get the whole experience! Let us know what you think of Four Swords!   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) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok x