Hello Hyrule: A Legend of Zelda Travelogue

Hello Hyrule!!  Let's get ready to interpret sprites! We're talking about pump stations, Bari disdain and most importantly this game's Water Dungeon, The Swamp Palace! Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth ) Hello Hyrule Links: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.c...

Hello Hyrule!!  So they're finally here, performing for you If you know the words, you can join in too Put your hands together, if you want to clap As we take you through - the Dark Palace!! Huh!! Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth ) Hello Hyrule Links: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod Support...

Hello Hyrule!! We're swimming through Zora's Waterfall, digging up some dirt on extraneous mini games and meeting a mysterious other Chris! It's the overworld episode, baby! Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth) Hello Hyrule Links: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-...

Hello Hyrule!! We're off to smash the wizard! But first we need to grab the Master Sword(?) from its resting place in the Lost Woods! Today we're joined again by Celeste Roberts (Read Only Magazine)! Have fun storming the castle! Celeste's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/faeriecrypt Read Only Magazine: https://oneradtee.com/products/copy-of-read-only-magazine-pdf-copy History of Hyrule Flickr:...

Hello Hyrule!! Two dungeons down, how hard can this last one really be? We're joined by the Historia Homies Jay and Riley (from the Moonshot Network) seek out the Gorons, take a peek into the Dark World and admire the architecture of the Tower of Hera! Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth) M...

Hello Hyrule!! One dungeon down, and just two to go! Definitely! Today we're making a stop in the Desert of Mystery, capping off with the Desert Palace! Join us as we meet two equally new (yet differently confusing) men, and go on a bug hunt! Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth) Hello Hyrul...

Hello Bonus Episode!! We're as surprised as you are! It's time for another dive into the upcoming Switch title: "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!" Watch out - today, Petra and friend of the show Jake Mason are behind the wheel!! A gracious thanks as always to Jake (of the Morphin Grid and Pokemon World Tour) for joining in on this split-second recording!! Jake's links: https://heyjakeandjosh...

Hello Hyrule!! Wake up adventurers, we're going old man hunting! In our first dungeon deep dive episode, we're cracking into fairy lore, trying on some cowboy boots and doing our best to mop out some of the dampness from the Eastern Palace! Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth) Hello Hyrule...

Hello Hyrule!! Welcome back to Kakariko! A LOT has changed since our last visit, so were lucky to be joined again by Jake Mason (of the Morphin Grid podcast, amongst MANY others)! Keep your eyes peeled for feral children! Jake's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jj_mason Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jakemason.bsky.social Morphin' Grid: https://twitter.com/morphingrid Patreon: https://www.pa...

Hello Hyrule!! Wake up adventurers, we've got a princess to save! In this first proper foray into a new Hyrule we're doing chores with our Uncle, admiring the castle brickwork and kicking back in the least safe place in town, the Sanctuary! Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth) Hello Hyrule...

Hello Bonus Episode!! Enjoy this lengthy deep dive into the announcement trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! A HUGE thank you to Jake Mason and Josh Nichols (of the Morphin Grid and Pokemon World Tour) for joining on this impromptu recording! Jake and Josh's links: https://heyjakeandjosh.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/jakemason.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/joshnichols.bsky.so...

Hello Hyrule!! All aboard~! Now departing for the Fallen Hero Timeline! The first leg of this monumental journey is "A Link to the Past" for the SNES! In this Travel Brochure episode we discuss the history of the game itself, how it changed the landscape of the series, and the BUCK WILD plot hidden in the player manual! Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy...

Hello Unlocked Content! In this bonus episode (previously only for Ko-Fi supporters), we're walking through our personal ranking lists of games in the Zelda series! We recorded this initially in February of 2023 so we had to make some predictions, but we added a section at the end to give our 2024 thoughts now that we've played through a few more games. Enjoy! Find us on Ko-Fi if you want more lik...

Hello Hyrule!! With the main season behind us, we once again have ourselves a hefty mess to clean up with the Rupoorsode. Here's where we store all the cut content, the word fumbles, the confused story telling and all the jokes that we just couldn't fit into the main episodes. Hope you brought an appetite!  Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https://...

Hello Hyrule!! It is once again Hyrule's BIGGEST NIGHT! Or day, depending on your zone. Regardless, today we're celebrating Ocarina of Time! Throw on your finest tunic, mind the press, and find your seat at this season's Swordies!! Remember to tip your waiters! Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-sy...

Hello non-canon content!! We're jumping back into the world of Ocarina of Time with friend of the show Lee Meyer to discuss a handful of our favorite moments from the official manga! Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth ) Hello Hyrule Links: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod Support us on Ko-Fi: htt...

Hello Hyrule!! This is it, folks! Ganon's Castle: the final stop on our titanic Ocarina of Time tour! Will Zelda escape from her bizarrely powerful crystal cage? Will Ganondorf's mysterious pipe organ ever reappear?? Will Link ever get invited to the postwar afterparty??? Hop in the bus and find out!! Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https://chillb...

Hello Hyrule!!  We're joined today by Zelda Dungeon's Andy Spiteri (The Zelda Cast, Omega Metroid, Virtual Theater) to talk about the penultimate dungeon, The Spirit Temple! We're discussing Gerudo mind control, light triggered face puzzles and the Wicked God Colossus herself in this episode about one of Ocarina of Time's most beloved locations.  Andy's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spiteri3...

Hello Hyrule!! From now on, you're free to come and go as you please through the gate to the desert. You'll find the Spirit Temple, where the exalted Nabooru lives, out there in the desert. Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth ) Hello Hyrule Links: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod Support us on Ko-...

Hello Hyrule!! It's spooky season and we're celebrating by tackling the creepiest areas of this game's Hyrule, Bottom of the Well and The Shadow Temple! Join us as we voyage through Kakariko's sewage system, air out the Sheikah's dirty laundry and play a little Bingo Bango with Bongo Bongo. Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https://chillboybeats1.ba...

Hello Hyrule!! This is it, folks: THE "worst dungeon ever". That's right, it's time to tackle the infamous Water Temple! Luckily we're joined today by the excellent Brian Keese of the Draft Punks podcast! Join us as we blaze through the Ice Cavern, dive into some Zora lore, and absolutely clown on some unsuspecting bosses! Brian's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdkeese Draft Punks Podcast: ht...

Hello Hyrule!! Bust out your fishing boots, today we're headed to Lake Hylia! Bob Buel (99 Questions) joins us as we examine an abandoned crop field, talk to the world's itchiest man and meet one of Zelda's most unique creatures, a real life shark! Bob's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbbackwards 99 Questions: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zU3rTakCKIvxg0jTzC7at?si=ecff7aadc3b942d5 99 Quest...

Hello Hyrule!! Summer may be ending, but the tour bus is heating up - today we're visiting the Fire Temple! Join us as we enjoy some slam poetry, catch up with old friends, and ponder the pixel-perfect architecture that only liquid hot magma can provide! Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth )...

Hello Hyrule!! Buckle up your proton packs, we're going ghost hunting! Today we're joined by Josh Nichols (The Morphin' Grid) as we jump into Ocarina of Time's first big boy dungeon, The Forest Temple! Join us as we stuff our bellies before discussing N64 tropes, fun houses and a buck-wild amount of theories before answering the question: "Can a ghost be a sibling?" Josh's Links: Twitter: https://...

Hello Hyrule!! This is it - we've hit the turning point! Today we're passing through the doors of the Temple of Time, and stepping into the future (...officially)! Join us as we have our very first meeting with Ganondorf, forge a game-breaking blade, and try to figure out how in Hylia's name time travel works! Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats ( https...