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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.