The Legend of Zelda community discussion hosted by the Zelda Universe team. Discussions cover recent Zelda news and highlight the works and experiences of Zelda fans.
ZUCast September 2026) The Zelda 40th Direct and the Legacy of the CDI
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
25 Aug 2026
ZUCast August 2026) Changes and Additions We Want in the Ocarina of Time Remake
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
18 Jul 2026
ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast – July 2026) 10 Times Link Should Have Been Arrested
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
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19 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100
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YouTube
93
Engagement
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