The Zelda Cast

The team is out of office this week, so we're pulling one from the Patreon vault! The very first episode of our new and improved bonus show! Welcome to the Zelda Cast XL, the new bonus show featuring podcasting's dynamic duo, Andy Spiteri and Gooey Fame! We're taking a new approach to our bonus shows and giving you more of what you love and letting you get more involved in the show itself! Each month, we'll have some fun and play a few games, answer some patreon questions, and discuss some Zelda topics on a more personal level. This month we are going back to the beginning of our fandom and discussing which Zelda game is the MOST nostalgic? Let us know what game gives you that nostalgic feeling. Also, be sure to leave questions, comments, or suggestions for us to tackle in future episodes! Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda XL featuring Andy and Gooey”! 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

This episode contains spoilers for Age of Imprisonment!! Welcome back for another episode of The Zelda Cast! This week, Andy is off handling Metroid business now that Metroid Prime 4 has released. That leaves Al to play host, and she is joined by the podcast’s Social Media Manager, Jules! We discuss Jules’ overall impression of Age of Imprisonment, as well as answer some thought provoking Daily Debates. Do the comparisons to Zelda game design make us want to play Metroid Prime 4? Should the stable system return in future Zelda games? Is Calamo a response to the “Korok Space Program”? Alasyn and Jules discuss these topics and more, so come hang out!   Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda XL featuring Andy and Gooey”! 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

This episode contains end-game spoilers for Age of Imprisonment   This week on the show, we are answering YOUR questions about Age of Imprisonment, tackling topics like: do we want the Hyrule Warriors series to continue? How in the world can Zelda be a descendant of Rauru and Sonia? Who were our favorite new characters to play as? Were Ganondorf and his Grim-gang compelling villains? Does Nintendo truly understand why fans were upset with Age of Calamity? What were the biggest missed opportunities with the games story? All this, PLUS we go over Fall Brawl, talk about the latest episode of Middle-Earth: The Podcast, and wish Andy farewell as he takes the next week or two off for Metroid Prime 4! Come hang out with us!   Download!   Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda XL featuring Andy and Gooey”! 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

We've reached the end, folks! This week we're going over our thoughts on the ending of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment! What did we think about the final chapters of the game? By the end, what did we think of each character's story arc? Is the post-game enjoyable? Do the connections between Age of Imprisonment and Tears of the Kingdom feel properly portrayed? And most important of all, what is our final review score?? All this, PLUS our thoughts on the first official images from the Zelda movie, and Zelda Dungeon's Charity Art raffle for No Kid Hungry! Come hang out with us! For Next Week! We’ll be recording an Age of Imprisonment Q&A episode! Message us on Bluesky or submit your questions to our new The Zelda Cast category over on Zelda Dungeon’s Discord where we now have a dedicated Q&A question channel!   Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda XL featuring Andy and Gooey”! 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

This episode does contain spoilers for chapters 3 and 4, and the playable roster of characters, of Age of Imprisonment!!   With a bit more time to chew on Age of Imprisonment, the gang talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the game so far, including: how did we feel the four Sages came across? What were our thoughts on the Mysterious Construct flying levels? Initial reactions to Calamo? Should Koei-Temco make a Star Fox game? Does ancient Hyrule feel different enough from modern day Hyrule? Is the most polished Warriors gameplay there is? And finally... who signed off on this roster of playable characters??? All this, PLUS we address the Zelda Movie leaks, Zelda Dungeon's Fall Brawl character contest, and the early Metroid Prime 4 impressions! Come hang out with us!   Download!   Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda XL featuring Andy and Gooey”! 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