ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast

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ZUCast October 2026) What Game Should Be the Next Legend of Zelda Manga? Oct 22, 2026

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Welcome to the October edition of the Zelda Universe Podcast. In this episode, Connor, Jason, and Zara reminisce about the evolving melody of Tarry Town before looking back at the witch Syrup and the experience of Four Swords Adventures. This month's featured article looks at potential adaptations for a new Zelda manga, causing the group to think about previous manga and what makes a "good" adaptation.

Another Timeline Conversation 0:00 - 5:05
Welcome Back! 5:05 - 6:46
Medli’s Melodies) Tarrey Town - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/09/07/medlis-melodies-variations-on-the-tarrey-town-theme/ 6:46 - 21:14
Bomber’s Notebook) Syrup - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/09/05/bombers-notebook-syrup/ 21:14 - 30:32
Realm of Memories) Four Swords Adventures - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/09/10/realm-of-memories-why-i-love-four-swords-adventures/ 30:32 - 36:41
Feature) What Game Should be the Next Legend of Zelda Manga - https://zeldauniverse.net/features/what-game-should-the-next-legend-of-zelda-manga-adapt/ 36:41 - 1:22:48

ZUCast September 2026) The Zelda 40th Direct and the Legacy of the CDI Sep 15, 2026

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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 Check out Zelda Universe’s Exclusive Interview with CDI Writer Jonathan Merritt) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwpRBzrlZng

Preorders 0:00 - 5:31
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 5:31 - 9:57
The Zelda Movie 9:57 - 15:59
Nintendo Museum 15:59 - 18:30
Merch 18:30 - 22:02
Zelda Concert Series 22:02 - 24:29
Ocarina of Time 24:29 - 56:07
New Hardware 56:07 - 1:03:27
Jonathan Merritt and the Legacy of the CDI 1:03:27 - 1:57:30
See you next time! 1:57:30 - 1:48:06

ZUCast August 2026) Changes and Additions We Want in the Ocarina of Time Remake Aug 25, 2026

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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.

Opening - Social Media is Wild 0:00 - 4:00
Welcome! 4:00 - 5:57
Medli’s Melodies - "The Ocarina of Time Remake Title Theme" by SilvaGunner https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/07/06/medlis-melodies-the-ocarina-of-time-remake-title-theme-siivagunner-style/ 5:57 - 18:21
Bomber’s Notebook - Richard https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/07/11/bombers-notebook-richard/ 18:21 - 33:54
Yuga’s Art Gallery - "Forest Temple" by EliottSontot https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/07/24/yugas-art-gallery-the-dark-cost-of-a-youthful-mistake/ 33:54 - 47:24
Feature - Changes and Additions We Hope to See in the Ocarina of Time Remake https://zeldauniverse.net/features/the-changes-and-additions-we-hope-to-see-in-the-ocarina-of-time-remake/ 47:24 - 1:28:29
Sign-Off 1:28:29 - 1:30:39

ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – July 2026) 10 Times Link Should Have Been Arrested Jul 18, 2026

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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.

Naming Conventions 0:00 - 5:39
Introductions 5:39 - 8:08
Discussion: Ocarina of Time Remake 8:08 - 36:06
Medli's Melodies: Kaepora Gaebora (Ocarina of Time) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/06/08/medlis-melodies-kaepora-gaeboras-wisdom-and-whimsy/ 36:06 - 44:33
Bomber's Notebook: Impa (Hyrule Warriors) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/05/30/bombers-notebook-impa-hyrule-warriors/ 44:33 - 52:52
10 Times Link Should Have Been Arrested https://zeldauniverse.net/features/10-times-where-link-should-have-been-arrested/ 52:52 - 1:28:37

ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – June 2026) Arguing the Zelda Timeline Jun 16, 2026

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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.

Disclaimer about the Ocarina of Time Remake 0:00 - 0:57
Star Fox Keeps Getting Remade! 0:57 - 5:44
Welcome! 5:44 - 6:56
Medli's Melodies: Faron Temple (Echoes of Wisdom) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/05/11/medlis-melodies-the-faron-temples-gamelan-groove/ 6:56 - 23:16
Bomber's Notebook: Beedle's Assistant Manager (Wind Waker) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/05/09/bombers-notebook-beedles-assistant-manager/ 23:16 - 33:34
Realm of Memories: The Water Temple (Ocarina of Time) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/05/21/realm-of-memories-setting-aside-a-whole-afternoon-for-the-water-temple/ 33:34 - 49:31
Featured Discussion: The Zelda Timeline 49:31 - 1:31:41
Crafting Games to Flesh Out the Timeline 1:31:41 - 1:47:15

ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – April 2026) Zelda Music and Zelda’s 25th Anniversary Symphony Apr 21, 2026

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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.

Struggling with Zelda Heardle 0:00 – 5:24
Welcome! 5:24 – 6:56
Realm of Memories The 4th Bottle in Ocarina of Time https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/03/26/realm-of-memories-the-struggle-for-the-fourth-bottle/ 6:56– 22:36
Bomber's Notebook: Impa (Skyward Sword) https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/03/07/bombers-notebook-impa-skyward-sword/ 22:36 – 37:02
Medli's Melodies: Zelda's 25th Anniversary Symphony https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/03/16/medlis-melodies-the-25th-anniversary-medley/ 37:02 – 1:03:21
Music in Zelda 1:03:21 – 1:27:07
See You Next Month 1:27:07 – 1:28:04

ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – March 2026) The 40 Greatest Moments in The Legend of Zelda Mar 25, 2026

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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.

Welcome! 0:00 – 1:27
Medli's Melodies: A Moment with Zelda https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/02/16/medlis-melodies-a-moment-with-zelda-skyward-swords-love-theme/ 1:27 – 16:46
Bomber's Notebook: Prince Ralis https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/02/07/bombers-notebook-prince-ralis/ 16:46 – 30:00
Tingle's Maps: Melari's Mine https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/02/11/tingles-maps-melaris-mine-the-minish-cap/ 30:00 – 41:00
Feature: The 40 Greatest Moments in The Legend of Zelda https://zeldauniverse.net/features/the-40-greatest-moments-in-the-legend-of-zelda-part-1/ 41:00 – 1:20:07

ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – Feb 2026) 3 Major Design Choices for the Next 3D Zelda Game Feb 19, 2026

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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.

Welcome! 0:00 - 2:11
Zelda's Study - The differences between the EN and JP "Adventure of Link" - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/13/zeldas-study-differences-between-jp-and-en-copies-copies-of-adventure-of-link/ 2:11 - 18:12
Bombers' Notebook - Dark Link (Hyrule Warriors) - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/10/bombers-notebook-dark-link-hyrule-warriors/ 18:12 - 33:47
Yuga's Art Gallery - "What are you up to now, Ravio?" Art by Betty Kwong. - https://zeldauniverse.net/2026/01/09/yugas-art-gallery-saving-hyrule-with-a-little-help-from-your-feathered-friends/ 33:47 - 43:41
Feature - 3 Major Design Choices I want to see in the next 3D Legend of Zelda Game -https://zeldauniverse.net/features/3-major-design-choices-i-want-to-see-in-the-next-3d-legend-of-zelda-game/ 43:41 - 1:29:35
Happy 40th to the Legend of Zelda and Happy 25th to Zelda Universe! 1:29:35 - 1:32:00

ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – Jan 2026) Dungeons and Dragons: Zelda Edition? Jan 24, 2026

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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!

Happy New Year! 0:00 - 5:30
Zelda's 40th Predictions 5:30 - 31:53
Medli's Melodies - Zelda's Merry-Go-Round by Lufas. https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/12/08/... 31:53 - 48:06
Yuga's Art Gallery - Not Always a Hero. Art by Jeananas https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/12/12/... | 48:06 - 1:08:00
Feature - Dungeons and Dragons: Zelda Edition? https://zeldauniverse.net/features/du... 1:08:00 - 1:30:47
See you next time! 1:30:47 - 1:31:45

ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – Dec 2025) Voice Acting in Zelda Before Breath of the Wild Dec 18, 2025

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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.

Introduction 0:00 - 4:35
Bomber’s Notebook – Malon (Four Swords Adventures) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/11/01/bombers-notebook-malon-four-swords-adventures/ 4:35 – 22:32
Zelda’s Study – Zol (Legend of Zelda, Echoes of Wisdom) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/11/04/zeldas-study-death-and-rebirth-of-the-zol/ 22:32 - 31:07
Yuga’s Art Gallery – Sorrow Flowing Down – Art by Icezimy (Twilight Princess) https://zeldauniverse.net/2025/11/28/yugas-art-gallery-sorrow-flowing-down/ 31:07 - 41:16
Feature – The Top 5 Instances of Voice Acting in The Legend of Zelda Before Breath of the Wild - https://zeldauniverse.net/features/the-top-5-instances-of-voice-acting-in-the-legend-of-zelda-before-breath-of-the-wild/ 41:16 – 1:01:35
Link’s Voice 1:01:35 – 1:19:30
See you in 2026! 1:19:30 – 1:20:58

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