Hello Hyrule: A Legend of Zelda Travelogue

Hello Hyrule!!

Hoot Hoot! Your Tour Guides Chris & Petra are back and they're taking you through the Mysterious Forest and Tail Cave this week! They're going to teach you all the new rules about magic mushrooms, crumbling floors and cool whales (and boy oh boy, those whales are so so cool)!

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Hello Hyrule!!

Ring Ring~! Chris & Petra are calling from Mabe Village! It's time to take our first frantic steps into "Link's Awakening". Watch for footprints!

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Hello Hyrule!!

You can't keep us away, baby!! Slap on that sunscreen and meet us on the beach, it's time to talk about "Link's Awakening" for the Gameboy! And Gameboy Color! Aaand Switch! Surf's up!!

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(This week we're unlocking a bonus episode from the KoFi feed. You can find Part 2 by supporting us on Kofi (/ko-fi.com/hyrulepod), but we will also put Part 2 out on the main feed here eventually)

Hello Bonus Episode! 

We're back with a brand new concept - building a Zelda game off random prompts with friends of the show Jake Mason and Josh Nichols! We're putting on our Dampe hats to spin up some new dungeons while coming up with fresh takes on familiar faces along the way! 
(This episode is part one of tw...

(This is a re-upload of an episode that got taken down last year)
Hello Bonus Episode!

We're back in a Tourist Trap with Jay and Riley from the Moonshot Network! 

It's an absolute gush-fest over their Actual Play Podcast "Riley Hopkins and their Amazing Friends: Zelda" before we go into a very brief retrospective of their Historia Homies project where they ranked the opening hours of every Zelda game! 

Come for the Sonic '06 chat and stay for the reviews of the full Legend of Zelda franchise! 

Jay and Riley's lin...

Hello Bonus Episode!

We're back in a Tourist Trap with Jay and Riley from the Moonshot Network! It's an absolute gush-fest over their Actual Play Podcast "Riley Hopkins and their Amazing Friends: Zelda" before we go into a very brief retrospective of their Historia Homies project where they ranked the opening hours of every Zelda game!

Come for the Sonic '06 chat and stay for the reviews of the full Legend of Zelda franchise!

Jay and Riley's links:

Riley Hopkins and Their Amazing Friends:

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!

Jake & Josh's links:

https://heyjakeandjosh.com/

https://bsky.app/profile/jakemason.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/joshnichols.bsky.social

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 more between-season bonus content! This time: the hard-earned Rupoorsode! Join us as we step back through moments that didn't make it into the episodes - for some WILDLY differing reasons. Much love! 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/hyrulepodSupport us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepodJoin the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5

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

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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!! 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-fi.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5

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: https://www.flickr.com/photos/historyofhyrule/albums/72157629221314979/ 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...

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) Moonshot Network: https://moonshotpods.com/ Support Moonshot: https://www.patreon.com/moonshotnetwork/posts Jay: https://bsky.app/profile/extremesalsaing.bsky.social Riley: https://bsky.app/profile/badfuckinpodcasts.com Hello Hyrule...

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 Hyrule Links: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5

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.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/jakemason.bsky.social

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 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 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.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...

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 Links: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepod Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepod Join the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5

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.social

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!

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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 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-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 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

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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.

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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...

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

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