Hello Unlocked Content! The tour guides are taking a breather this week so in lieu of the typical Link to the Past episode we're unlocking a couple chats from the Ko-Fi supporters feed! First up is a Tiermaker discussion we had going over our favorite video game consoles and that's followed by a chat about Queen's Blood, a mini-game found in Final …

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/hy…

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 Hyrul…

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…

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/faeriecryptRead Only Magazine: https://oneradtee.com/products/copy-of-read-on…

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://chillbo…

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.ba…

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 …

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.band…

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_masonBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jakemason.bsky.socialMorphin' Grid: https://tw…

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.band…

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.socia…

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 t…

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 g…

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.In…

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://c…

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…

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 a…

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. And…

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…

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 Mus…

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: http…

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/2zU…

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://chill…

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 gh…

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 OS…

Hello Hyrule!! Time for some Innerspace action! Today we're doing a deep, DEEP dive into Jabu Jabu's Belly, and we're not exaggerating when we say this is one of the weirdest Zelda dungeons of all time! Join us as we discuss the inner workings of this big ol' boy, from his teeth to his elevators. Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and O…

(THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS FOR TEARS OF THE KINGDOM) Hello, Bonus Content!! Tears of the Kingdom is finally here and we're joined once again by third boy Jake Mason (The Morphin Grid, Kingdom Smarts) to go over our thoughts on the game. We're tallying up our predictions and discussing all the things we liked and disliked in this 2 and a h…

Hello Hyrule!! Grab yourself a tasty cup of red ice and magic beans! Today we're in for a smooth cruise down Zora's River, into Zora's Domain! Join us as we dive for rupees, enjoy some rich seafood, and HONESTLY VERY EASILY jump through some waterfalls. Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillb…

Giddy up, Hyrule! Time to settle down, pet some animals and tend to some crops, because this episode we're talking about Lon Lon Ranch with Celeste Roberts (Another Zelda Podcast, Boss Rush Network, Read Only Magazine)! Join us as we figure out where Hyrule's carrots come from, ponder about Ingo's sleeping quarters and dive into the true nature of …

Hello Hyrule!! Hold onto your hats, folks, because it's time to get our demolition on! Today we're making a stop at our second dungeon: Dodongo's Cavern! Join us as we take a peek into history, learn more about Goron cuisine, and settle the age-old question: What IS Dodongo's Cavern? Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by…

Hello Hyrule!!The heat is on as we ascend Death Mountain Trail and make a pit stop in Goron City! Join us and our guests, the very knowledgeable Aaron and Ariel (Legend of Zelda Lorecast), as we eat fancy rocks, discuss Goron interior design, and catch up with a BIG friend from Minish Cap!Lorecast Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOZLorecast http…

Hello Hyrule!! Clearly we need a new map, because today the tour bus is stuck in the Lost Woods! Luckily we're joined by Ryan Fonzi (A For No, B For Yes) as we figure our way out! Join us as we analyze the 'effects' of the Lost Woods, take our shot at Open Mic Night, and catch up with our DEFINITELY NOT ROMANTIC childhood friend!! Ryan's Links: Twi…

Hello Hyrule!! Bumpy road ahead! Today we're joined by friend of the show Jake Mason (The Morphin' Grid, Kingdom Smarts) as we make our first ever stop in Kakariko Village! Join us as we take a deep dive into the murky history of the Sheikah, muck about with time loops, and try on some sweet tiger pants! Jake's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/j…

Hello Hyrule!! It's time to accept our call to action - and ask roughly 10,000 unrelated questions. Today the tour bus is making a stop at Hyrule Castle proper! Join us as we revitalize the dairy industry, take in some fine art, and ask THE big question of the season! Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats …

Hello Hyrule!! We've been tasked with an urgent mission, so you know what that means...TIME TO GO SHOPPING! In this whopper of an episode we're joined by Travis McGaughey of the Draft Punks podcast to discuss Ocarina's Hyrule Castle Town. Join us as we overcome sticker shock, cruise the gaming scene, and make some gruesome discoveries! Grab your na…

Hello, Bonus Content!! We are less than one calendar month away from Tears of the Kingdom and Nintendo has dropped not one but two hefty trailers on us! Friend of the show Jake Mason (The Morphin Grid, Kingdom Smarts) is back to talk about some returning friends, sweet moves and big bads as we take a look at the Tears of the Kingdom gameplay traile…

Hello Hyrule!! Keep an eye on the sky ~ at long last, we're back in Hyrule Field! Join us as we take in some history, meet the locals, and ponder whether we're truly alone in Hyrule! 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: http…

Hello Hyrule!! Buckle up adventurers! The next leg of this tour is taking us into the mouth of The Great Deku Tree! Join us as we do some spelunking, gossip about royalty, and ask the immortal question: "Deku Tree, what is going on in your guts?!" Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeat…

Hello Hyrule!! Hope you packed your bug spray and allergy meds ~ we're kicking this time-hopping tour off with a stop in Kokiri Forest! Join us as we meet some fresh faces, hit the obstacle course, and check out the local small business! Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST. Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcam…

Hello Hyrule!! We've finally arrived! It's time to start our journey into the pivotal 1998 hit game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! In this Travel Brochure we discuss some of the names behind the game, development history, game mechanics, and most importantly: the changes that will be coming to this season of Hello Hyrule! Game Music taken f…

Hello, Bonus Content!! New Year, New Tears of the Kingdom trailer! And you know what that means: We're bustin' out the analysis machine with America's Podcaster Jake Mason (The Morphin Grid, Kingdom Smarts) to pick apart loads of new details, and make some last minute predictions in the final(?) trailer for this game! Jake's Twitter: https://twitte…

Hello Hyrule!! It's time for another Bloopersode Rupoorsode Episode: Four Swords Edition! Enjoy ~ and make sure to check out our Departure episode for Four Swords - also out today! All music taken directly from the Four Swords OST Hello Hyrule Socials: linktr.ee/hyrulepod

Hello Hyrule!!Pack your bags, folks! In lieu of our traditional end-of-season bonus episode, we're departing from Four Swords in force! We're talking our highs, our lows and our hopes for the future of the Four Sword! Make sure to also check out our Rupoorsode for Four Swords - also out today!All music taken directly from the Four Swords OST Hello …

Hello Hyrule! We must have been very good this year, because today we're waking up to a two hour bonus episode! In our inaugural "Tourist Trap" episode, we're talking to Josh Nichols (of The Morphin Grid) about the validity of Four Sword saga, the highs of Skyward Sword, our thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, and "America's greatest game show" Sur…

Hello Hyrule! Brace yourselves, gang - our Four Swords finale is a doozy! Join us as we finally return to the Palace of Winds, struggle through the Trial of Heroes, and venture into the Realm of Memories! Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for Four Swords (25th Anniversary Edition).…

Hello Hyrule! We're kicking the tour bus into high gear today, as it's time for our Great Fairy Tour! Join us as we sightsee in the Sea of Trees, go spelunking in Talus Cave, and beat the heat at Death Mountain - all while building some of our wildest theories yet! Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for Four Swords (25th Anniver…

Hello Hyrule! Another tour has begun! Let's kick things off with the intro of Four Swords, and step into the Chambers of Insight! Join us as we play soccer, meet one-of-a-kind monsters, and take a peek into the lives of the Great Fairies of Hyrule! Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for Four Swords (25th Anniversary Edition).…

Hello Hyrule! It's time for a new journey! Hop aboard - and bring three of your closest clones - for a trip through 2002's Four Swords! In this Brochure episode, we set the groundwork for Season 3 with some dev history, a rundown of the unique mechanics of the game, and some thoughts for a potential revisit to the Four Swords formula. All music tak…

Hello Hyrule!! It's time for another Bloopersode Rupoorsode: Minish Cap Edition! Enjoy! And make sure to check out our Brochure episode for Four Swords - also out now!