Hello Hyrule is the Premier Legend of Zelda Travelogue Podcast! Listeners will join hosts Petra and Chris as they visit the locales of every Zelda videogame (in chronological order), and dig into the lore, characters and flavor of this beloved franchise. No worries if you aren’t a certified Hyrule Historian – neither are we!
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We're joined by Christina Woods from the Corner Podcast Network to take a look to the past few seasons of Hello Hyrule and give our grades on the franchises titular character! We're talking about everything from childhood OCs, workplace shames and alluring lamps in this jam-packed episode!
Christina's links:
https://bsky.app/profile/cwoodsart.bsky.social
https://illustrationsbychristina.tumblr.com/
https://bsky.app/profile/waywardocpod.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/loserlikeme.bsky.social
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Hello Massive Bonus!!
We're finally back with more Echoes of Wisdom talk! This time, Petra and Chris are joined by both Jake and Josh (of the "Hey Jake & Josh" podcast family) for a discussion about our time playing Echoes of Wisdom!
Join us as we *try our best* to stay on our best behavior!
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Hello Book Club!! We're jumping back into the world of A Link to the Past with friend of the show Lee Meyer to discuss our favorite moments from the Akira Himekawa manga as well as the Nintendo Power comic from Shotaro Ishinomori!
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Hello Hyrule!!
We're back with Hyrule's biggest night celebrating A Link to the Past! Kick back and get ready for a casual fun time as the hosts give out their awards for all the categories including Locations, NPCs, Dungeons and more!
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Hello Endgame!
In our last "play-along" episode of A Link to the Past we're discussing the finale of this special little SNES game, the bonus area added in the GBA port - "The Palace of the Four Swords", and the top 10 Hylian Wishes to make your kingdom go wild!
Buckle up, it's gonna be a fun one!
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Let's-a-go, Hyrule!!
The tour bus is pulling up on Turtle Rock! Watch your step as we check out Bowser's palatial summer home, do some human plinko, and try not to question where these particular skulls came from! 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.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
Hello Hyrule!!
Buckle up Buttercups we're heading to the swamp! We've got some very important housekeeping to discuss followed by some ghost hunting in the Swamp of Evil. Then we're stepping into Misery Mire and chatting about the digestive tract of Sluggulas for unarguably way too long! 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.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
HO HO HO Hyrule!!
Absolutely wild timing! Today the tour bus is pulling up on the Ice Palace! Watch your step - we haven't had a chance to salt all those stairs!
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Hello Hyrule!!
We're continuing our Dark World journey today by entering the Village of Outcasts! We'll be talking all about cool Gargoyles, Ganon's Wishlist and the business of good bees with friend of the show Josh Nichols (Morphin' Grid, PWT+)!
Josh's links:
Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/joshnichols.bsky.social
Charged Crystal: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G-Hfi06kJjEnTT9dXou2OZ5JUON6bZxw?usp=sharing
Morphin' Grid: https://twitter.com/morphingrid Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh 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.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
Hello Hyrule!!
Welcome to HOLES: The Dungeon. Today we're stepping into the aptly named Skull Woods! Join us on our most paleontological episode yet - watch your step! 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.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
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 Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Hope you enjoy and we'll see you again soon!
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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.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
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 us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
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 Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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 like this (https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepod)
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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!
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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!
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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!!
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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/Spiteri316
The Zelda Cast: https://t.co/rbUBxKwmdp
Omega Metroid: https://omegametroid.com/ 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: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
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)
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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.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qVQ4fmOHAc3EmzwuejhXM?si=620feb0b596c4edf Draft Punks Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealDraftPunks 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: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
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 Questions Twitter : https://twitter.com/99questionspod 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: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
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)
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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://twitter.com/MintedNichols Morphin' Grid: https://twitter.com/morphingrid Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh 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: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5
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://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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 Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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(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 half hour blowout!
Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jj_mason
Hello Hyrule socials: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod
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://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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 Horse-God!
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Celeste's Twitter: https://twitter.com/faeriecrypt
Another Zelda Podcast: https://www.anotherzeldapodcast.com/
Boss Rush Network: https://bossrush.net/
Read Only Magazine: https://oneradtee.com/products/copy-of-read-only-magazine-pdf-copy
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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 Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/A4NoB4Yes
A For No, B For Yes: https://a4nob4yes.wixsite.com/afornobforyes?fs=e&s=cl
Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST.
Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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/jj_mason
Morphin' Grid: https://twitter.com/morphingrid
Kingdom Smarts: https://twitter.com/kingdomsmarties
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh
Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST.
Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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 (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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 naginata for this one folks - the future of this town ain't so bright.
Draft Punks Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealDraftPunks
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qVQ4fmOHAc3EmzwuejhXM?si=9e6779150a834d03
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@realdraftpunks
Game Music from the Ocarina of Time OST.
Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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 trailer demonstration and "Official Trailer 3".
Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jj_mason
Hello Hyrule socials: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod
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.
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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://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)
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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 from the Ocarina of Time OST.
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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://twitter.com/jj_mason
Youtube links for videos referenced: Zeltik: https://youtu.be/Owc8k87HlPg
Grand Poo Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BesxYthXLY
Hello Hyrule Socials: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod
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
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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).
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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 Anniversary Edition).
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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).
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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 taken from the Four Swords Original Soundtrack
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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!
Hello Hyrule!! It's awards season again! We've got another game to wrap up, new categories to discuss, and most importantly - new theories! Join us as we send off The Minish Cap, and reminisce about our favorite moments of this bite-sized adventure!
Music was ripped directly from The Minish Cap Original Soundtrack.
Hello non-canon content!! We aren't finished with The Minish Cap just yet - today we're joined again by friend of the show Lee Meyer, to discuss the official manga! This is our first full volume, so we're kicking back and discussing some of our most notable moments. Strap yourself in, because lemme tell you, this re-telling takes some TURNS.
Hello, Bonus Content! The Zelda community got a gift this week in the form of new trailer! It's only one minute long, so you know we had to have a 2 hour conversation discussing every little detail! Today we have podcast extraordinaire Jake Mason (Kingdom Smarts, Pokemon World Tour United) back in the guest seat and we're talking rabbit gods, dungeon rewards, and time travel theories in this jam packed freeform bonus episode discussion.
Youtube links for videos referenced:
Zeltik:
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Analysis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQXm_UfWAwo
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Overworld Analysis (vs Breath of the Wild) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hR2kMGy4-g&t=4s
NintendoBlackCrisis:
Who are the Zonai? A Breath of the Wild Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNPTGQGe9RU&t=4391s
A COMPLETE Analysis of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! (Breath of the Wild Sequel)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBhUQYOElpc&t=7s
BanditGames:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer Complete Analysis - https://youtu.be/o9SYtmE9UBU
Hello Hyrule!! Our bite-sized tour is nearing its end, but you better believe we're going BIG with the finale! Today we cover everything from home decorating to the literal essence of evil as we step into our final destination of The Minish Cap: Dark Hyrule Castle!
Music was ripped directly from The Minish Cap Original Soundtrack.
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Grab a fistful of clouds and sit back! Today, we're taking a tour of the Palace of Winds. Join us as we dive into Wind Tribe history, do some paragliding, and meet possibly the most overlooked creatures in the franchise!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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That's right, folks - it's time to head back to Skyrule! Today, we're scaling Veil Falls and the illustrious Cloud Tops! Join us as we share a small lunch with a big friend, meet a Pokemon cosplayer, and have a brush with reluctant capitalism!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Grab your proton packs, gang, because today we're headed for the haunted Royal Valley - and the Royal Crypt! Join us as we explore a potentially sentient woodland, get in touch with our spiritual side, and play the minigame of our dreams!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Pack your skates, folks, because today we're taking a trip to the Temple of Droplets! Join us for a guided tour of Picori pottery, inconvenient skylights, and a colossal calamari buffet!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Grab your flippers, folks! Today we're taking our first ever dive into Lake Hylia. But first: Join us as we dive into popular literature, the electoral politics of Hyrule Town, and more questionable culinary choices!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Get ready for grit, pits and mole mitts - today we're venturing into the long-abandoned Fortress of Winds! Join us as we dabble in paleontology, take another trip to theory-town, and assemble THE SHRINE OF THE SILVER MONKEY!!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Step right up and grab your complimentary Pegasus Boots, because it's time to tour the Castor Wilds, AND the Wind Ruins! Join us as we feast on fiddleheads, brush up on our archery, and learn some rudimentary robotics!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Grab some Mt. Crenel Tea and curl up for story time! Today we're making our first visit to the mysterious Elemental Sanctuary. Join us as we catch up with old frenemies, do some shopping in town, and witness the true power of... more boys.
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times! Today we're delving deep into the fiery Cave of Flames! Join us as we discuss the finer points of the mining industry, share moneymaking tips, and dabble in a bit of flipwizardry!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Honey, it's happening again! Today we're grabbing our climbing gear and trekking up the perilous Mt. Crenel! This meatball mountain is jam-packed with exciting new things to fight and blow up! Join us as we discuss dojo family dynamics, dabble in hermit hobbies, and do a bit of gardening!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Objects in dungeon are larger than they appear! Today we're trekking into the damp and murky Deepwood Shrine. Join us as we dabble in entomology, meet a big ol' squishy fella, and check out the latest craze sweeping the kingdom!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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It's time to mount up, shrink down, and head out! Today we're visiting the titular Minish on their turf, Minish Village. Join us as we meet a surly duck, experience nature up close, and appreciate tiny home décor! There's also some theory-crafting you don't want to miss!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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Time to wake up and hit the road! For the first episode of our Minish Cap tour, we're hitting the early story beats of the game, and palling around with our very solid friend Zelda at the Piccori Festival. Join us as we play carnival games, peruse an out-of-the-way figurine shop, and somersault quite literally everywhere.
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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It's time to embark on our tour of The Minish Cap, which means we have a new Travel Brochure to check out! Join us as we dive into the production details of the game, and get a taste of what we can expect this season!
Music was ripped directly from the original soundtrack for The Minish Cap.
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It's time for our first ever Rupoorsode - aka bloopersode - aka frankensode - aka... the outtakes! Enjoy the best bits that didn't make it into our Skyward Sword season!
Music was ripped directly from the Skyward Sword Original Soundtrack.
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Time to kick back, relax, and enjoy a good book with the inaugural episode of the Hello Hyrule Book Club! In this bonus series, we'll be diving into Akira Himekawa's manga adaptations of the Zelda games, starting here with Skyward Sword! We're joined by friend of the show Lee Meyer to talk cranky birds, criminal ancestry, and the (literal) rise of Skyloft, in this beautiful tale that reveals events thousands of years before the game!
Music was ripped directly from the Skyward Sword Original Soundtrack.
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After a nearly year-long vacation in Skyrule, it's time to say goodbye to the world of Skyward Sword! For our first ever season finale (!!!) we're going to full-body tackle the game's final bosses, before wrapping up this incredible journey. Join us as we crash a mosh pit, break a fancy lad, and introduce a demon to bug-catching.
Music was ripped directly from the Skyward Sword Original Soundtrack.
Zeltik's "Zelda Easter Eggs & References in Skyward Sword" mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/reJIuCOnABA?t=359
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It's a small world! In the penultimate episode to our tour of Skyward Sword, we're delving into the spectacular Sky Keep. Join us as we catch up with old acquaintances, explore what makes a dungeon great, and solve some robot mysteries!
We're nearly at the end, folks!
Music used in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGniDdubLyU
As well as music ripped directly from the Skyward Sword Original Soundtrack.
Caleb Simpson video mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/Gi-ohV7Qgts?t=1145
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The day has finally arrived! Today we're embarking on the Dragon Tour, to tackle the full third arc of Skyward Sword. Join us as we learn a new appreciation for music, explore the ultimate skincare routine, and - once and for all - prove we're the dang hero of this story!
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Grab your biggest wallet and pack some paper! Today we're embarking on the long awaited Gratitude Tour. Join us as we play cupid, maid and delivery boy, and ask our hardest hitting question yet: What IS gratitude?!
Bug Heaven Music by GilvaSunner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvr09PCWuuk
Zeltik "Zelda Easter Eggs and References in Skyward Sword":
https://youtu.be/reJIuCOnABA?t=190
All other music ripped directly from The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Original Soundtrack:
https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Limited/dp/B09G7BBPKP/ref=asc_df_B09G7BBPKP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532384635275&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7991493742530638915&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004503&hvtargid=pla-1429450592816&psc=1
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You're sitting in the splash zone! Today we're stepping back in time to visit the Temple of Hylia, and hitting the sky to meet the mighty Levias. Join us as we brave a storm of exposition, rescue a whale, and get needlessly stuck with the minutia of time travel!
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Hope you packed some bottled water! Today we're checking out both the Eldin Volcano Summit, and the beautiful Fire Sanctuary. Join us as we get our hands dirty, indulge in some piping hot burgers, and ask the biggest question of this arc of the game: WHAT KING??
Yo ho ho, and a bucket of bolts!
Hello Hyrule! Today we're boarding the Sandship dungeon and wrapping up our Lanayru cruise. Join us as we explore the inner workings of a robot mutiny, enjoy a calamari buffet, and get our swashes thoroughly buckled!
Dead bots tell no tales... Sort of.
Hello Hyrule! Today we're setting sale on the great Lanayru Sand Sea. Join us as we engage in some Grade-A time travel shenanigans, practice self-care through obsessive cleaning, and become oddly attached to our intrepid captain!
Please do not sit on the statues.
Hello Hyrule! Today we're checking out the gorgeous Ancient Cistern. Join us as we ponder about plumbing, explore some more Bokoblin fashion, and encounter what is debatably the coolest boss in the game!
Do seahorses have snoot-dooters?
Today we're headed back to Faron Woods, to ascend the Great Tree and check out beautiful Lake Floria. Join us as we meet another ancient species of Hyrule, make a stop for sushi, and drop a theory about Zora!
Yerbal sound clip obtained from Caleb Simpson's 100% Skyward Sword Walkthrough on Youtube.
Find it here: https://youtu.be/_lEus13afGU
There was a hole here. It's gone now.
Today we're heading out on our first experimental "tour" episode - this time to each of the Silent Realms in Skyward Sword. Join us as we jump out of our skins, craft some surprisingly heavy theories, and do our darnedest to not get our feet wet!
Hellooooo Bonus Content! E3 2021 has come and gone, but we're still buzzing about the trailer to the upcoming sequel to Breath of The Wild - and there's so much to cover that we couldn't do it alone! We're joined in this roundabout discussion by Jake Mason, of the podcasts Pokemon World Tour, The Morphin Grid, Cool Kids Table, Hard Reboot, and who knows how many others!
You can find Jake on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/jj_mason
Pokemon World Tour & The Morphin Grid on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pokemon-world-tour/id1040735404
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pokemon-world-tour-united/id1154176782
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morphin-grid/id796785736
Playlist of some theory videos we researched: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0B14hNL6fkUCj-EofTOtCSmN7JnSWMZ
Alex Moukala's take on the trailer music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz6WbUGiVvM
Working hard, or hardly working? In this episode we visit the Lanayru Mining Facility. Join us as we dodge office security, dine on the finest bug meat, and battle our worst foe yet: Capitalism.
Please remain seated, and keep your arms and legs inside the cart at all times! In this episode we dive into the Lanayru Region. Join us as we meet some helpful new friends, experiment with Time Shift Stones, and contemplate an absent civilization.
Time for some literal globe-trotting! In this episode we visit the hazardous Fire Temple - I mean Earth Temple. Join us as we question the dungeon's origins, puzzle over the inner workings of bomb bags, and... find Zelda?! Hey alright!!
Grab your hiking boots and a BIG water bottle! In this episode we trek up Eldin Volcano. Join us as we meet some fellow travelers, puzzle out how to eat a Bomb Flower, and get in a quick few games of... well, Minesweeper. It's Minesweeper.
Time to do some souvenir shopping! In this episode, we highlight the various shops and paid attractions in Skyloft and the surrounding islands. Remember to bring your biggest wallet, tip the kitchen staff, and definitely DON'T knock over anything expensive (wink-wink)!
Don't forget the bug spray! In this episode we visit Skyview Temple. Join us as we discuss a cavalcade of monsters, unwind in the Hookah Room, and meet THE FANCIEST OF LADS.
RMFH - Then & Now BOTW - Skyward Sword Locations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJWpTTDmgVU&t=1s
Please place your trays in the upright position - we've made it to the surface!
In this episode we visit the beautiful Sealed Grounds, where we take in historic sights, meet the locals, and figure out how best to eat our first surface monster!
Time to pack your travel bags, because we're hitting the road!
In this episode, we take a walkabout at night, meet a judgmental AI, and finally give our travelogue ratings for Skyloft.
Oh, and Pete solves Zelda.
Grab your blades, your birds, and your graduation caps!
In this episode, we explore Skyloft proper, down to its damp underbelly. We meet a red-haired bully, free a red-feathered friend, and AT LONG LAST we tackle the academic enigma that is the Wing Ceremony!
Let's get Culinary!
In this episode, we take our first steps outside the Knight Academy of Skyloft. We meet new faces, get hit with some additional lore, and discuss some of the local flavor!
Step into the Bad Boy Dorms!
In our first full episode, we tackle the opening segments of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. We discuss plot, music and characters, and explore the grounds of the Knight Academy of Skyloft.
Welcome to Hello Hyrule: A Legend of Zelda Travelogue Podcast. In this introductory episode, meet our hosts and learn what the show is all about.
En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.