The Champions' Cast - Zelda Dungeon Podcast

Welcome back to another week of everyone's favorite Zelda podcast! This week, we put YOU in control and asked you to give us some Zelda questions to answer, and boy, did you deliver! What would a Zelda VR game look like? Which game had the best promotion leading up to its release? Is there a chance we could see a new ultimate weapon replace the Mast Sword? Will there ever be another main line game with pixel art? Does Tears of the Kingdom need a gimmick to set itself apart from Breath of the Wild? All this and so much more, plus a little Avatar talk! Happy holidays from The Zelda Cast!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   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   Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Pa

Despite nabbing the Most Anticipated Game award, Tears of the Kingdom was a no-show at this years Game Awards, continuing the bizarre, frustrating, and perplexing pre-release cycle the sequel to Breath of the Wild has been on since its reveal, capping off what may go down as the worst year for The Legend of Zelda in the modern era. If you think that's dramatic, come listen to Andy and Al explain why they hold that opinion, and debate on whether Nintendo's arrogance is showing. On the plus side, the gang review the actual Game Awards show, which all things considered, was pretty good. We talk Earthblade, Hades, Death Stranding 2, the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Crime Boss, and so much more! This episode might not be for the faint of heart, but it's still a fun time! PLUS, come and ask us a question for next weeks show and you could hear it answered!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   Adver

The end of the year fast approaches, which means it's time for our favorite yearly tradition: Best Zelda Ever! As we've done in years past, we take a look at the final list and weigh in with our opinions, where certain games ranked on our list versus the sites list, which placements surprised us the most, and what changes we could be seeing to the rankings in a few years! Let us know what you think, and make sure to check out the list for yourself!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   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   Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Patreon

We're back with another entry into our Ocarina of Time randomizer! This week, we're trying desperately to find bombs so that we can defeat King Dodongo. We explore Hyrule and comb it over, find a bunch of other items, get a couple songs, and put our Zelda knowledge to the test. Did we make it to King Dodongo? You'll have to listen to find out! OOOOOR, you can check out the entire vod with video on Twitch if you'd rather watch! All this, PLUS some Zelda Jeopardy talk, morning coffee mishaps, and Best Zelda Ever teases! Come hang out!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   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   Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Patreon

Get ready to flex those brain muscles, as this week, Andy and AL return from a sick break and jump right into the fire, as they answer a bunch of Zelda trivia questions! Hosted by our replacement from last week, Mases Hagopian, the gang face twenty skill testing questions to test their mettle before colliding with other Zelda experts this Saturday on Triforce Trends' Zelda trivia show! Think you can outperform us? Then come play along! All this, PLUS some Tears of the Kingdom talk, Twilight Princess character ranking, and early Pokémon Scarlet and Violet impressions!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   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   Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Patreon

Somehow, someway, Andy and Al have an incredible talent in that they can both get super duper sick at the exact same time no matter where they are in the world. They both felt too sick to record, but just when things were looking bleak for a new episode of everyone's favorite Zelda podcast this week, out of nowhere came Hyrule Compendium's own Mases Hagopian and Gooey Fame to hold down the fort and deliver a new Zelda Cast! The fellas talk all things Tears of the Kingdom this week, and honestly, that's all I know, so we can all be as surprised at what pops up in this episode as each other! Enjoy the Tears of the Kingdom intro music? Then check out Zelda & Chill 3!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   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 Cas

We're trying something a bit different this week, as Andy and Al played and streamed an Ocarina of Time Randomizer this past weekend. Neither of them have ever played any kind of Randomizer before, so we had some fun learning about how it works, rummaging around for different items, and talking about the differences between the base game and the Randomizer. We streamed the experience over on our Twitch channel, and have the VOD for anyone that wants to watch! Let us know if you'd like to see this series return in podcast form, and make sure you're subbed to us on Twitch!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   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   Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Patreon

HAPPY HALLOOOWWEEENNN everybody! In addition to passing out candy and jamming to the Monster Mash, your other favorite Halloween ritual is finally here: The Zelda Cast's annual SPOOKY show! This year, we're blatantly ripping off our pals on the Tier Force Hero show to rank every single ghost in the Zelda series! Phantom Ganon, Jallhalla, Spooktor and Spektor, and... Princess Zelda?! We discuss 'em all and sort them into tiers based off our favorite horror films! It's all treat and no trick this week on the show! All this, PLUS we go over the new Zelda & Chill III album and talk Halloween costumes! Don't miss out!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   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   Pledge

Happy Monday Zelda Cast fam! We've got a doozy of a show this week, as we go nearly ninety minutes discussing collectathon items and assigning them a grade! Everything from Secret Seashells to Golden Skulltullas to Ship Parts to Tri Force Heroes Outfits to, of course, Koroks are on the table, and we're getting digging in deep to find out what makes a good collectathon. Does multiple rewards make it more rewarding? How does the story of the quest factor in? How much is too much? All of this is up for discussion, and of course, we want you to weigh in with us on Twitter! All that, PLUS our latest thoughts on the Bayonetta 3 Voice Acting controversy and detailing a Zelda-like Metroidvania game Andy is playing. Come hang out with us!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord x Tik-Tok   Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here!   Subscribe to The Zelda Cast! Apple Podcasts x Podbean x Spotify x iTunes x

What's up Zelda fans? It's Monday, and you know what that means: another brand new episode of the Zelda Cast for you to chew on! This week, we're taking a look at some of the Zelda Dungeon Writing Staff's Daily Debates and weighing in with our two cents. What's up with the dragon, or Ouroboros, in the logo of Tears of the Kingdom? What do we think those vial things are Link is shown carrying on his hip? Should there be optional bosses in the overworld? Do we agree with how Nintendo has marketed this game thus far? What's a part in one of our favorite Zelda games that we dread going to? With how difficult it seems like developing Tears of the Kingdom has been, could this be the last big open world Zelda title? All this and so much more, PLUS, we react to the ongoing Bayonetta voice acting controversy. Come hang out with us! Hey, by the way - the Zelda Cast in on Tik-Tok now! If you wanna see even more of our lovely faces, come give us a follow!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) An

With the trailer for the much anticipated Super Mario Bros. Movie finally hitting the airwaves this week, the gang decide what better time than now to go over and pitch what their ideas for a Legend of Zelda movie might look like! Is it safe to assume it would be an animated movie since Nintendo bought an animation studio? Would the plot follow a game or have an original story? Who would voice act the iconic roles of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf? What other movies and shows would we use as inspiration? We dive into this, PLUS react to the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer, talking Chris Pratt's Mario voice, how awesome Jack Black is, the quality of the animation, and whether or not we're excited for the movie! Come hang out and let us know who you would cast and what your Zelda movie would look like!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here!   Subscribe to The

Andy makes his triumphant return this week, and it's just in the nick of time as the Cast are taking YOUR questions on the upcoming Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom! How much of a role should we realistically expect the Zonai tribe to play? What will the new Champions be up to in this game? What does the overworld map have to do to escape the shadow of Breath of the Wild? Do we even like the name Tears of the Kingdom? There's no way Nintendo could bring back breakable weapons, right? What kind of themed dungeons would we like to see? Is it time for Ganondorf to make a return? All this and so much more! Come hang out with us and make sure you subscribe as we'll have tons of Tears of the Kingdom coverage!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   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 Pla

Al again! Judy and I are back with even more Spirit Tracks love this week. And for this episode, we are joined by a fellow DS Zelda enthusiast, and one of the masterminds behind the Zelda Dungeon Marathon, Katherine Endicott! Today we sit down and discuss the dungeons found in Spirit Tracks and rank them definitively from not bad, to the absolute best in the game! Who knew that one train game had such great dungeons? Come hang out with us and see if you agree with our list! As always, feel free to play along and share your own definitive ranking of these epic dungeons!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   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   Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Patreon

Hello everyone! Al here. Andy is on vacation this week, so I'm taking over! I'm joined by Judy Calder of Gossip Stones fame, and we decided to take this opportunity to give good ol' Spirit Tracks the love it deserves in a deep-dive retrospective. But that's not all! We also chat about the recent Direct, what we're personally looking forward to from all the titles that were showcased, and of course, we shared our thoughts and feelings on the Zelda series' latest title; Tears of the Kingdom! Some of us may go on vacation, but the podcast on all things Zelda never rests!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   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   Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Patreon

We are coming in hot with a NEW EPISODE that features our reactions to the Nintendo Direct, and specifically, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We analyze the trailer frame by frame, talk about the Zelda titles we didn't see, discuss the title and it's story potential, and so much more! Plus, we're breaking down the rest of the Direct, talking Pikmin, Fire Emblem, Octopath Traveler, Goldeneye, and more! Come hang out with us!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   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   Pledge to Receive the Spiteri Show! Patreon

It's that time of year again! That's right - IT'S FALL BRAAAWL! You know the drill by now - 64 characters face off in a single elimination popularity contest until only one remains, BUT there's a catch this year: half the field are Super Smash Bros. characters! As we do every year, we go through the tournament match by match and pick our favorites until we arrive at one winner! Zelda Cast Social Media Manager Jules Gia is getting in on the action with us this week, and you can get in on the action yourself by filling out a bracket! Check out the full contest details here! We pick a winner, PLUS touch on those Nintendo Direct rumors! You won't wanna miss this one!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   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! Offici

Welcome back to another episode of ZELDA'S PERCENTAGES! The premise is simple: we read off a statement and then assign a probability of said statement coming true! This week, however, we're putting a bit of a twist on the gimmick by inviting our friend and Zelda Dungeon social media manager McKenna Krebs on the show and using her blog, zeldaisthegirl.com, as inspiration for our questions! Based on FOUR YEARS of wishlist's, we go through, read off, and assign a percentage to everything McKenna hopes to see in Breath of the Wild 2! Swimming and diving? Repairable weapons? The accordion as a musical instrument? A rebuilt Hyrule? More involvement from the new Champions? The Minish making a return? And of course, the million dollar question: is Princess Zelda a playable character? All this and more, PLUS, we are announcing the winner of the Blossom Tales II giveaway! Make sure to check out McKenna's blog for more content and thoughts on Breath of the Wild 2!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZel

What's going on friends!? This week, we are diving head first into one of our most anticipated Zelda-like games in the last several years: Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince! We were big fans of the first, so we had really high hopes for this sequel, and for the most part, it delivers! Come listen as we dissect the dungeons of the game, praise the overworld, review the items, and ask about the future of the Blossom Tales series as it now finds itself at a cross roads: either lean into being a Zelda clone even more, or start to forge its own identity. Come listen, and if you want to read Andy's written review, check that out here! That's not all though! We are giving away a copy of Blossom Tales II to one lucky listener! Head here for contest details (FYI: it's as easy as like and retweet!).   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   Advertise on The Zelda Cast! See Options Here!   Subscribe to The Ze

A couple weeks ago, we ranked every version of Hyrule Castle/Ganon's Tower/Final Dungeon's that took place inside of a castle, and head a really engaging discussion about what constitutes a great final castle dungeon. This week, by popular demand, we're taking that and asking what makes a great final dungeon that's NOT set in a castle, and trust us when we say this was a lot harder than it seemed. Does flow into the final boss count for a lot? Should the area be somewhere unique, not seen before? How much can presentation make up for lack of puzzles? We discuss all this and more, PLUS some fierce debate on how to make chili and some quick Blossom Tales II talk!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   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

Another week has crept away with no Breath of the Wild 2 news, but fret not: we're here to talk about a part of Breath of the Wild that we haven't explored yet: fashion! Well, fashion, stats, practicality, etc... Yes, that's right, we are here today to bust our best Blue Steel and critique all of Link's outfits in Breath of the Wild! Which armor set do we have a soft spot for? Which ones are the bottom of the barrel? Are our opinions of the Tunic of the Wild controversial, or do more Zelda fans agree with us? Can Andy convince Al that the Tingle Suit is S-tier? Maybe most importantly, who thought it was a good idea to take Rex's, of all characters, outfit from Xenoblade and slap it into Breath of the Wild!?? All this, PLUS some Summer of Metroid Madness talk and a brief couple of movie reviews. Come hang with us, and make your own outfit tier ranking here!   Follow The Zelda Cast! Twitter The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast) Andy Spiteri (@Spiteri316) Alasyn Eletha (@AlasynEletha) Twitch x Facebook x Discord   Adve