The Zelda Cast

Nov 18 2024 493 ep. 72 mins 338
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Andy and Al bring you the latest Zelda news, theories, reactions, analysis, and shenanigans in The Zelda Cast, the internet’s best weekly Legend of Zelda podcast!

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Episode 344 - Echoes of Wisdom's Story Reviewed and Analyzed!

Nov 18 2024 77 mins  
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 chara

Episode 343 - Our Favorite Sidequests in Echoes of Wisdom!

Nov 11 2024 65 mins  
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

Episode 342 - Definitively Ranking Echoes of Wisdom's Dungeons!

Nov 04 2024 83 mins  
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, dun

Episode 341 - Echoes of Wisdom: The Eternal Forest and Grand Finale Discussed!

Oct 28 2024 62 mins  
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

Episode 340 - Echoes of Wisdom’s Eldin Volcano, Faron Wetlands, and Holy Mount Lanayru Explored!

Oct 21 2024 68 mins  
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

Episode 339 - Echoes of Wisdom's Hyrule Castle, Kakariko Village, Hyrule Ranch and More!

Oct 14 2024 66 mins  
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

Episode 338 - Exploring Jabul Waters and Gerudo Desert in Echoes in Wisdom!

Oct 07 2024 64 mins  
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 tak

Episode 337 - Echoes of Wisdom First Impressions!

Sep 30 2024 69 mins  
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 gam

Episode 336 - Our Final Hopes for Echoes of Wisdom!

Sep 23 2024 64 mins  
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 villai

Episode 335 - Link's Top Love Interests + The Best Zelda Announcements Of All Time (PATREON UNLOCK)

Sep 16 2024 93 mins  
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