ZUCast: The Zelda Universe Podcast

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

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

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

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

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