ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast

Welcome to a special edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. With Nintendo finally paying homage to Zelda’s 40th Anniversary, Connor is joined by Shona and David to take a look at the recent Zelda Direct, and analyze what they gave us, what they didn’t give us, and what their new expectations are for the Ocarina of Time Remake. Afterward, they reflect on their recent opportunity to interview the writer for two of the infamous CDI games, Jonathan Merritt, and the surprising legacy of the CDI. Watch the full Zelda Direct) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0WX-jsir94 Check out Zelda Universe’s Exclusive Interview with CDI Writer Jonathan Merritt) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwpRBzrlZng Preorders 0:00 - 5:31 The Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 5:31 - 9:57 The Zelda Movie 9:57 - 15:59 Nintendo Museum 15:59 - 18:30 Merch 18:30 - 22:02 Zelda Concert Series 22:02 - 24:29 Ocarina of Time 24:29 - 56:07 New Hardware 56:07 - 1:03:27 Jonathan Merritt and the Legacy of the CDI 1:03:27 - 1:57:30 See you next time! 1:57:30 - 1:48:06

Welcome back to ZUCast. In this Ocarina of Time-themed episode, Connor, Cayden and Jason are joined by Jared to look at some unique aspects of Ocarina’s music, characters, and story, before putting together a wish list for the upcoming remake for the Switch 2, set to come out in November. Opening - Social Media is Wild 0:00 - 4:00 Welcome! 4:00 - 5:57 Medli’s Melodies - "The Ocarina of Time Remake Title Theme" by SilvaGunner https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/07/06/medlis-melodies-the-ocarina-of-time-remake-title-theme-siivagunner-style/ 5:57 - 18:21 Bomber’s Notebook - Richard https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/07/11/bombers-notebook-richard/ 18:21 - 33:54 Yuga’s Art Gallery - "Forest Temple" by EliottSontot https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/07/24/yugas-art-gallery-the-dark-cost-of-a-youthful-mistake/ 33:54 - 47:24 Feature - Changes and Additions We Hope to See in the Ocarina of Time Remake https://zeldauniverse.net/features/the-changes-and-additions-we-hope-to-see-in-the-ocarina-of-time-remake/ 47:24 - 1:28:29 Sign-Off 1:28:29 - 1:30:39

Welcome to the July 2026 Edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor is joined by Maisie and Cody to discuss their expectations of the newly announced remake of Ocarina of Time. They then proceed to look into Kaepora Gaebora's looping melody, before admiring the skill and presence of Impa in Hyrule Warriors. The feature of the month then looks into the many potential crimes Link has committed throughout his adventures with judicial fervor. Naming Conventions 0:00 - 5:39 Introductions 5:39 - 8:08 Discussion: Ocarina of Time Remake 8:08 - 36:06 Medli's Melodies: Kaepora Gaebora (Ocarina of Time) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/06/08/medlis-melodies-kaepora-gaeboras-wisdom-and-whimsy/ 36:06 - 44:33 Bomber's Notebook: Impa (Hyrule Warriors) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/05/30/bombers-notebook-impa-hyrule-warriors/ 44:33 - 52:52 10 Times Link Should Have Been Arrested https://zeldauniverse.net/features/10-times-where-link-should-have-been-arrested/ 52:52 - 1:28:37

Welcome to the June Edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor, Cayden, and Jason examine the unique musical tones of Faron Temple, then take a look at the shopkeepers of Hyrule before diving into the depths of frustration that it the Water Temple. The discussion then turns to the convoluted web that is the Zelda Timeline, examining its purpose, its benefits, its problems, and how you can approach or not approach it. Disclaimer about the Ocarina of Time Remake 0:00 - 0:57 Star Fox Keeps Getting Remade! 0:57 - 5:44 Welcome! 5:44 - 6:56 Medli's Melodies: Faron Temple (Echoes of Wisdom) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/05/11/medlis-melodies-the-faron-temples-gamelan-groove/ 6:56 - 23:16 Bomber's Notebook: Beedle's Assistant Manager (Wind Waker) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/05/09/bombers-notebook-beedles-assistant-manager/ 23:16 - 33:34 Realm of Memories: The Water Temple (Ocarina of Time) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/05/21/realm-of-memories-setting-aside-a-whole-afternoon-for-the-water-temple/ 33:34 - 49:31 Featured Discussion: The Zelda Timeline 49:31 - 1:31:41 Crafting Games to Flesh Out the Timeline 1:31:41 - 1:47:15

Welcome to the April Edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor is joined by returning contributor Cayden and music columnist Will to discuss at the large poes in Ocarina of Time and Impa's incarnation in Skyward Sword . The trio then put their musical expertise on display as they review Zelda's 25th Anniversary Symphony before sharing their feelings regarding Zelda music throughout the series. Struggling with Zelda Heardle 0:00 – 5:24 Welcome! 5:24 – 6:56 Realm of Memories The 4th Bottle in Ocarina of Time https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/03/26/realm-of-memories-the-struggle-for-the-fourth-bottle/ 6:56– 22:36 Bomber's Notebook: Impa (Skyward Sword) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/03/07/bombers-notebook-impa-skyward-sword/ 22:36 – 37:02 Medli's Melodies: Zelda's 25th Anniversary Symphony https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/03/16/medlis-melodies-the-25th-anniversary-medley/ 37:02 – 1:03:21 Music in Zelda 1:03:21 – 1:27:07 See You Next Month 1:27:07 – 1:28:04

Welcome again to the Zelda Universe Podcast. As we continue celebrating Zelda's 40th Anniversary, Connor is joined by Zach and Jeff to look at Link and Zelda's love themes in Skyward Sword before examining Ralis' role in Twilight Princess and Melari's Mine in Minish Cap. They then look at the recently published Top 40 Zelda moments, sharing how the list was created and reminiscing about the franchise as a whole. Welcome! 0:00 – 1:27 Medli's Melodies: A Moment with Zelda https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/02/16/medlis-melodies-a-moment-with-zelda-skyward-swords-love-theme/ 1:27 – 16:46 Bomber's Notebook: Prince Ralis https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/02/07/bombers-notebook-prince-ralis/ 16:46 – 30:00 Tingle's Maps: Melari's Mine https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/02/11/tingles-maps-melaris-mine-the-minish-cap/ 30:00 – 41:00 Feature: The 40 Greatest Moments in The Legend of Zelda https://zeldauniverse.net/features/the-40-greatest-moments-in-the-legend-of-zelda-part-1/ 41:00 – 1:20:07

Happy 40th Anniversary to The Legend of Zelda and welcome to another episode of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor, Jason, and Joshua begin the festivities by looking at some unique variations in releases of " The Adventure of Link ," and then take it's most iconic enemy to its most recent showing in Hyrule Warriors . After looking at a humorous way for Ravio to pass the time, the trio look to the future of Zelda in earnest, as Joshua shares what he thinks Nintendo should consider as they plan the next major Zelda title. Welcome! 0:00 - 2:11 Zelda's Study - The differences between the EN and JP "Adventure of Link" - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/13/zeldas-study-differences-between-jp-and-en-copies-copies-of-adventure-of-link/ 2:11 - 18:12 Bombers' Notebook - Dark Link (Hyrule Warriors) - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/10/bombers-notebook-dark-link-hyrule-warriors/ 18:12 - 33:47 Yuga's Art Gallery - "What are you up to now, Ravio?" Art by Betty Kwong. - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/09/yugas-art-gallery-saving-hyrule-with-a-little-help-from-your-feathered-friends/ 33:47 - 43:41 Feature - 3 Major Design Choices I want to see in the next 3D Legend of Zelda Game - https://zeldauniverse.net/features/3-major-design-choices-i-want-to-see-in-the-next-3d-legend-of-zelda-game/ 43:41 - 1:29:35 Happy 40th to the Legend of Zelda and Happy 25th to Zelda Universe! 1:29:35 - 1:32:00

Happy 2026 and welcome back to the Zelda Universe Podcast. Connor, Zara, and Jason kick off Zelda's 40th with their expectations of the year's celebrations. The discussion then turns to the Zelda/Ghibli connections and Link's lonely destiny, before looking at the potential for the series in the tabletop world. Happy New Year! Happy New Year! 0:00 - 5:30 Zelda's 40th Predictions 5:30 - 31:53 Medli's Melodies - Zelda's Merry-Go-Round by Lufas. https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/12/08/... 31:53 - 48:06 Yuga's Art Gallery - Not Always a Hero. Art by Jeananas https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/12/12/... | 48:06 - 1:08:00 Feature - Dungeons and Dragons: Zelda Edition? https://zeldauniverse.net/features/du... 1:08:00 - 1:30:47 See you next time! 1:30:47 - 1:31:45

We’ve reached the end of 2025 and a full year of monthly installments of The Zelda Universe Podcast. Thanks to all of you for hearing our voices as we discuss these memorable aspects of Hyrule and this wonderful franchise. In this month’s installment, Connor, Cayden, and Jared take a look at both characters and enemies that have endured through the ages, then share their thoughts about the challenges Zelda has enduring through those ages. In our feature of the month, Jared shares his appreciation for the minimalist approach the franchise has taken towards voice acting, and the team look towards the voice Link has yet to use. Introduction 0:00 - 4:35 Bomber’s Notebook – Malon ( Four Swords Adventures ) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/11/01/bombers-notebook-malon-four-swords-adventures/ 4:35 – 22:32 Zelda’s Study – Zol ( Legend of Zelda , Echoes of Wisdom ) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/11/04/zeldas-study-death-and-rebirth-of-the-zol/ 22:32 - 31:07 Yuga’s Art Gallery – Sorrow Flowing Down – Art by Icezimy ( Twilight Princess ) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/11/28/yugas-art-gallery-sorrow-flowing-down/ 31:07 - 41:16 Feature – The Top 5 Instances of Voice Acting in The Legend of Zelda Before Breath of the Wild - https://zeldauniverse.net/features/the-top-5-instances-of-voice-acting-in-the-legend-of-zelda-before-breath-of-the-wild/ 41:16 – 1:01:35 Link’s Voice 1:01:35 – 1:19:30 See you in 2026! 1:19:30 – 1:20:58

In a franchise full of companions, is funny to see how many don't want really want to be there. In this month's edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast, Connor, Jason, and Caitlin take a quick look at the newly released "Age of Imprisonment" before looking back at recurring friends and a familiar face-off. Then, in our feature of the month, Caitlin shares her thoughts on Link's companions and how necessity, rather than friendship, brings them together. Welcome 0:00 - 4:29 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - Spoiler-free Review 4:29 - 19:57 Zelda's Study) Telma's Resistance Across the Ages ( Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword ) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/10/07/zeldas-study-telmas-resistance-across-the-ages/ 19:57 - 33:03 Yuga's Art Gallery) An Old Battle Reimagined - Art by Pikminion ( Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past ) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/10/03/yugas-art-gallery-an-old-battle-reimagined/ 33:03 - 44:25 Feature) Reluctant Companionship in The Legend of Zelda https://zeldauniverse.net/features/reluctant-companionship-in-the-legend-of-zelda/ 44:25 - 1:18:21 See you next time! 1:18:21 - 1:19:47

Welcome to the October edition of The Zelda Universe Podcast. In this episode, Connor and Cayden are joined by Features Editor Jeff as they discuss incidental sidequests in Wind Waker and Breath of the Wild along with Ocarina of Time's grimdark designs. Then the trio focus on the different dungeons and lands focused on the element of fire throughout the series. Welcome! 0:00 - 1:10 Zelda's Study - Moe the Moblin's Letter (Wind Waker) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/09/09/... 1:10 - 14:49 Realm of Memories - The Ossuary of the Occult (Ocarina of Time) http://zeldauniverse.net/2025/09/25/r... 14:49 - 27:52 Bomber's Notebook - Leekah (Breath of the Wild) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/09/06/... 27:52 - 41:57 Feature - The 10 Most Memorable Volcanic Environments in the Legend of Zelda https://zeldauniverse.net/features/th... 41:57 - 1:31:34 See You Next Time! 1:31:34 - 1:32:23

Welcome to the September edition of The Zelda Universe Podcast. In this episode, Connor and new Features writer Alex discuss Fi and Skyward Sword before looking at the Goddess Din's influence on Hyrule then looking at an age where everything - even Zelda - was getting a board game. They are then joined by Jason to discuss the immense difficulty curve of The Adventure of Link, and why that may actually be a good thing. Welcome! 0:00 - 1:44 Medli's Melody's - Fi's Theme ( Skyward Sword ) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/08/25/medlis-melodies-the-elegance-and-fragmentation-of-fis-theme/ 1:44 - 18:29 Bomber's Notebook - Din ( Ocarina of Time ) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/08/09/bombers-notebook-din-ocarina-of-time/ 18:29 - 30:25 Tetra's Treasures - The Legend of Zelda Board Game) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/08/26/tetras-treasures-the-legend-of-zelda-board-game/ 30:25 - 45:14 Feature - Defending the Difficulty of The Adventure of Link ) http://zeldauniverse.net/features/defending-the-difficulty-of-zelda-ii-the-adventure-of-link/ 45:14 - 1:34:38 See You Next Time! 1:34:38 - 1:35:40

Welcome to the August edition of ZUCast. This month, Connor and Cayden are joined by new Features writer, Dominic, to explore a prog rock take on Ocarina of Time before looking at the nature of gods in Zelda and how it feels to have all your equipment ripped from you. They then discuss the emotional core of Zelda adventures and how Wind Waker demonstrates how to create attachments to characters. Welcome! 0:00 - 1:16 Medli's Melodies - Tempo of Time ( Ocarina of Time Prog Rock) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDH3g6rRjM8 1:16 - 12:12 Bomber's Notebook - Cyclos ( Wind Waker ) 12:12 - 22:00 Realm of Memories - A Major Test of Wit ( Breath of the Wild / Tears of the Kingdom ) 22:00 - 34:04 Featured Article - The Case for Another Wind Waker-esque Legend of Zelda Adventure 34:04 - 1:02:36 See you next time! 1:02:36 - 1:06:05

Welcome to the July Edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor, Jason, and Caitlin reminisce about the musical memories at the ranch before learning a thing or two about sumo wrestling in Twilight Princess and looking at a fruity easter egg in Majora's Mask. Our featured discussion takes us to the Era of the Wilds and the calm environments that hide its tragic past. Welcome! 0:00 - 1:07 Medli's Melodies - Ranch ( Echoes of Wisdom ) 1:07 - 12:53 Realm of Memories - The Original Gut Check Rock ( Twilight Princess ) 12:53 - 24:27 Zelda's Study - An Easter Egg in the Hag's Potion Shop ( Majora's Mask ) 24:27 - 36:13 Featured Article - The Strange Peace of the Era of the Wilds ( Breath of the Wild / Tears of the Kingdom ) 36:13 - 1:06:41 See you next time! 1:06:41 - 1:07:35

Welcome to the June edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. In today's episode, we celebrate and analyze the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 before diving into this month's articles surrounding Dampé's origins, Gengle's dilemma, and a quest to do EVERYTHING in Hyrule Warriors. Welcome in 0:00 - 3:18 Nintendo Switch 2 is Out! 3:18 - 27:56 Zelda's Study: Dampé's Grave in the Gerudo Training Ground? 27:56 - 41:29 Bomber's Notebook: Gengle 41:29 - 53:07 Feature: The Hyrule Warriors 100% Odyssey 53:07 - 1:26:07 See you next time! 1:26:07 - 1:27:57

Welcome to the May edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor, Camilla, and Zach take a look at music and characters in Age of Calamity and Breath of the Wild before looking at framing at atmosphere in Majora's Mask . 0:00 - 1:04 Welcome! 1:04 - 11:26 Medli's Melodies: The Warriors' Resolve ( Age of Calamity ) by Kayla Dandurand 11:26 - 23:42 Bomber's Notebook: Buliara ( Breath of the Wild ) by Caitlyn Drewett 23:42 - 35:04 Zelda's Study: The First Day Cycle of Majora's Mask has Special Properties ( Majora's Mask ) by Aren Taylan 35:04 - 1:09:35 Featured Article - How Atmosphere Shapes Every Region in Majora's Mask by Camille Holder See you next time! 1:09:35 - 1:10:32 If you found us through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or another podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net ; we publish Legend of Zelda – and Nintendo-related news, exclusive editorial content and features, game guides, and more. You can also subscribe to ZeldaUniverseTV on YouTube and Twitch , or join our large, welcoming forum community !

Welcome to a special edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. With the first direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 now upon us, Connor, Ann, Cayden, and Jason come together to discuss the ups, downs, and questions surrounding Nintendo's newest console and its upcoming games. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released on June 5th, 2025. 0:00 – 1:51 Welcome Back! 1:51 – 10:10 Switch 2 Announced 10:10 – 25:25 Technical Questions 25:25 – 29:49 Switch 2’s Upgrades 29:49 – 33:54 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour 33:54 – 49:15 Pricing Problems 49:15 – 54:50 Gamecube NSO 54:50 – 1:05:30 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 1:05:30 – 1:18:42 Other Game Announcements 1:18:42 – 1:19:13 See you next time! If you found us through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or another podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net ; we publish Legend of Zelda – and Nintendo-related news, exclusive editorial content and features, game guides, and more. You can also subscribe to ZeldaUniverseTV on YouTube and Twitch , or join our large, welcoming forum community !

Welcome to the March edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. This month, Connor and Jason are joined by Camille to discuss the gremlin tones of Chancellor Cole, the ambiance of the Spring of Power, and the power of love in the series' pieces of heart. Our attention then turns to the idea of Ocarina of Time 's Link in Twilight Princess and how a game could be composed to connect the two adventures. Introduction 0:00 - 1:21 Medli's Melodies - Chancellor Cole ( Spirt Tracks ) by Kayla Dandurand 1:21 - 10:57 Tingle's Maps - The Spring of Power ( Breath of the Wild ) by Stephan Langlais 10:57 - 20:46 Zelda's Study - Pieces of Heart by Elina Peyda 20:46 - 30:43 Featured Article - The Hero of Time Deserves Another Game by Camille Holder 30:43 - 56:24 See you next time! 56:24 - 57:11 If you found us through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or another podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net ; we publish Legend of Zelda – and Nintendo-related news, exclusive editorial content and features, game guides, and more. You can also subscribe to ZeldaUniverseTV on YouTube and Twitch , or join our large, welcoming forum community !

A new month and a new episode of ZUCast as we analyze some excellent articles by our passionate ZU staff. Today, Connor and Clair are joined by Maisie to discuss Cremia's woes in Majora's Mask , experiencing the open world of Breath of the Wild , and the actions of Telma's cat, Louise in Twililght Princess . The focus then shifts to characters across the series that have proven to hit very close to home. Introduction 0:00 - 2:00 Medli's Melodies - Cremia's Carriage ( Majora's Mask ) by Kayla Dandurand 2:00 - 9:08 Realm of Memories - Malanya's Method ( Breath of the Wild ) by Briar Washabaugh 9:08 - 20:31 Bomber's Notebook - Louise ( Twilight Princess ) by Caitlyn Drewett 20:31 - 27:01 Featured Feature - Listing Some Pretty Relatable Legend of Zelda Characters by Maisie Granger 27:01 - 57:12 See you next time! 57:12 - 57:50 If you found us through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or another podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net ; we publish Legend of Zelda – and Nintendo-related news, exclusive editorial content and features, game guides, and more. You can also subscribe to ZeldaUniverseTV on YouTube and Twitch , or join our large, welcoming forum community !

Welcome back to the Zelda Universe Podcast. We've shifted our format and our focus to highlight the great work our amazing writers are doing here at ZU. Every episode we'll take a look at different articles and see where they take us. In this episode, Connor and Zara examine some notable features of Echoes of Wisdom , some unique aspects of Link's nicknames, and take a closer look at the nature of light and dark worlds across the series. Introduction 0:00 - 1:14 Medli's Melodies - Hyrule Field ( Echoes of Wisdom ) by Kayla Dandurand 1:14 - 8:02 Tingle's Maps - Zelda's Bedroom ( Echoes of Wisdom ) by Stephen Langlais 8:02 - 17:29 Zelda's Study - Agitha's Nicknames for Link ( Twilight Princess ) by Aren Taylan 17:29 - 29:23 Featured Feature - Venturing Into the Dark by Caitlin Stratford 29:23 - 1:00:58 See you next time! 1:0058 - 1:03:08 If you found us through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or another podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net ; we publish Legend of Zelda – and Nintendo-related news, exclusive editorial content and features, game guides, and more. You can also subscribe to ZeldaUniverseTV on YouTube and Twitch , or join our large, welcoming forum community !