Zelda Universe Podcast Zelda Universe

Sitting in the background of every Zelda title in nearly every scene and event is the emotional driver of every action we view or take; a vital component of what motivates us on our adventures regardless of whether we are aware of it. The musical tunes of the Zelda franchise has been with us from the moment we turned on the very first game, and continue to inspire us in our gameplay, our creative works, and in our everyday lives. Today, we look at those Zelda pieces that have meant the most to us, how that music is used, and in a measure, why.




Podcast Hosts: Connor and Cayden



Welcome: Crafting Videogame Music
0:00 - 10:29



Segment 1: Favorite Zelda Music
10:29 - 30:47



Segment 1 Follow-up
30:48 - 42:53



Segment 2: Zelda's epic music vs. BotW's ambiance
42:53 - 1:04:50



Segment 2: Follow-up
1:04:50 - 1:19:05






If you found us through Apple/Google Podcasts, Spotify, or some other 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!

It's official! The Legend of Zelda is finally coming to the big screen. Though the movie itself is likely months, or even years away, that's not going to stop us from discussing, predicting, and sweating over what is likely to come. With such a big topic, we've gathered some of ZU's varied perspectives into the worlds of Zelda, movie-making, and beyond to talk about what we hope for, what we fear, and what is likely to come in Zelda's first theatrical release.




Podcast Participants: Connor, Jodie, Amanda, and Cayden



Intro
0:00 - 2:26



Zelda's Getting a Movie!
2:27 - 12:41



What the Zelda movie "needs"
12:42 - 20:47



Concerns about adapting Zelda
20:48 - 28:52



What goes into Zelda's plot?
28:53 - 30:37



The Soundtrack
30:38 - 37:08



References we hope they make
37:09 - 38:47



Portraying the Princess
38:48 - 48:44



Unseen events put to screen
48:45 - 53:30



Crazy Predictions
53:31 - 1:03:24



See ya!
1:03:25 - 1:04:29

The end of the year comes the annual celebrations and gift giving that bring friends and families together. For this festive season the Zelda Universe Podcast looks to the real world and appreciate the many Zelda-themed gifts we've received over the years. Then, we turn to the winter months and examine the snowy environments in Zelda.




Podcast Hosts: Connor and Matthew



Welcome: Hyrule's Environment & Weather
0:00 - 8:54



Segment 1: Zelda Gifts
8:54 - 33:30



Segment 1 Follow-up



33:30 - 43:42



Segment 2: Winter in Hyrule
43:42 - 1:00:02



Segment 2 Follow-up
1:00:02 - 1:08:35






If you found us through Apple/Google Podcasts, Spotify, or some other 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!

Happy Halloween! In a time where the spooky and the dangerous are celebrated, we turn our attention away from the heroes and villains that dominate the Zelda story and focus more on the legions of baddies that haunt our every step. By the time we've slain our thousandth keese, they seem pretty uneventful, but what would happen if they were in our world? Could you handle swarms of chuchus? What about a Gohma? Today, our Zelda experts look at what it would mean if Zelda monsters were a part of our real lives.




Podcast hosts: Connor and Zara



Welcome: What Zelda Monsters Do You Like/Hate?
0:00 - 8:27



Segment 1: What Zelda Boss Could You Defeat Yourself? - Jason and Zach
8:28 - 28:05



Segment 1 Follow-up
28:06 - 37:09



Segment 2: Zelda Monsters in our Everyday Lives - Shona and David
37:09 - 52:50



Segment 2 Follow-Up
52:50 - 1:04:13






If you found us through Apple/Google Podcasts, Spotify, or some other 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 happy end of August to you all and happy returns to ZUCast! Our focus on "Tears of the Kingdom" continues with a stronger focus on how its story relates to our other adventures in Hyrule. Our first segment looks at how well the game fulfilled its role as a true "sequel" to a previous Zelda game, while the second looks at its overall placement in the Zelda Timeline. A lot of questions to be asked, and a lot answers that may or may not be given (or make sense). We'd love to hear your theories.
SPOILER WARNING: Major and minor gameplay and plot details for "Tears of the Kingdom" are discussed and referenced throughout this episode.




Podcast hosts: Connor and Amanda



Welcome: How was "Tears of the Kingdom's" Story?
0:00 - 10:52



Segment 1: How well did "Tears of the Kingdom" carry over from "Breath of the Wild?" - Jory and Jason
10:52 - 31:08



Segment 1 Follow-up
31:09 - 43:39



Segment 2: The State of the Zelda Timeline - Mary and Elias
43:40 - 1:04:42



Segment 2 Follow-Up
1:04:43 - 1:17:19











If you found us through Apple/Google Podcasts, Spotify, or some other 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!

Happy Tears of the Kingdom release! With the game just reaching a month's time in our hands we wanted to discuss what we've enjoyed about the game and what fascinating directions it has taken our adventures. Instead of breaking it up into specific segments and hosts, our contributors instead gathered around our mics for a roundtable discussion. We specifically avoided all plot-relevant discussions, so no spoilers beyond the most general locations and activities you can expect in this game.




Participants - Connor, Cody, Elias, Josh



Howdy!
0:00 - 3:44



What's it like returning to this Hyrule?
3:45 - 10:07



What general area have you enjoyed exploring the most?
10:08 - 18:31



"Hand"-y new abilities
18:32 - 19:57



A side discussion about death and dying
19:58 - 23:10



Fusion
23:11 - 27:10



Ultrahand and Ridiculous Builds
27:11 - 33:07



Puzzles and Encounters
33:08 - 39:00



Recall
39:01 - 42:32



Ascend
42:33 - 45:27



Exploration
45:28 - 48:36



Shrines
48:37 - 51:16



Thanks for Listening!
51:17 - 53:02






If you found us through Apple/Google Podcasts, Spotify, or some other 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!