Link obtains the Triforce and wishes for the destruction of the Tyrannical Being, Demise. We discuss retrochronosynchronicity, the origin of creation, and why Demise's evil could not be reversed.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 7: Groosenator
Link has finally obtained the Master Sword. Meeting with Zelda and discovering surprising truths, Link is tasked with recovering the supreme power of this world, the True Force. We discuss the location of the Triforce, the trinity of Hylia, and the cool grandpa, Levias.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 6: Sandship
Traversing through the ruins of lost civilizations, Link continues his journey to forge his sword and his spirit in the flames of the Goddesses. We discuss the sad tale of Scervo, the civilization that built the Fire Sanctuary, and the creation of the Sacred Realm.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 5: Ancient Cistern
Link meets an ancient dragon and touches the essence of the old gods themselves in the Ancient Cistern of Faron and the Great Sand Sea in the ruins of Lanayru. We discuss Buddhist symbology, the tragedy of the Ancient Robots, and Link's terrible transgression of Zelda's privacy.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 4: Temple of Time
Zelda and Impa have escaped to another world through the Gate of Time. To reunite with Zelda, Link must strengthen his blade in the three Sacred Flames to open the second Gate of Time. We discuss Hylian art history, the relationship between demons and humans, and the deep clinical depression of Mallara.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 3: Earth Spring
Link chases Zelda across the surface as she is escorted to her sacred duties by a mysterious servant of the goddess. We discuss how Fi destroyed the timeline, socially acceptable accents for the mogma, and the physics of the timeshift stones.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 2: Skyview Spring
Swallowed by a tornado, Zelda is stranded on the surface. Guided by the spirit of the Goddess Sword, Link meets with an Old Woman on the surface and faces off against the Demon Lord Ghirahim. We discuss romance options, the ontology of heart pieces, and the proud warrior tradition of the kikwi.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 1: The Wing Ceremony
Thousands of years ago, demons burst forth from the earth to claim the Ultimate Power guarded by the Goddess. Her Grace gathered her followers and sent them skyward, far above the clouds, where they would be safe from the war raging on the surface. Today, the people of Skyloft know nothing but peace. On the 25th anniversary of the Knight Academy, several bright eyed students compete for the title of Champion, but not all of them compete fairly. This is the 16th canonical Zelda game, "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword", the earliest game in the timeline of The Legend of Zelda. We discuss shoujo manga, the economy of Skyloft, and Canon Zelink.
Read MoreBonus Episode 8: The Legend of Zelda
The Triforce Wisdom is kept safe within the walls of the North Castle in the Kingdom of Hyrule, while the Triforce Power is held by the evil wizard Ganon in the depths of the underworld. Whoever gets both Triforces will rule this land forever. The Princess Zelda recruits the help of a foreign adventurer, Link, to guard the Triforce Wisdom and recover the Triforce Power from the Prince of Darkness.
We discuss the hidden love rectangle of the show, its place within the canon, and its influence on future entires in the series.
Read MoreEpisode 16: Train Whistle of the Wide World: Part 3: The Princess Hyrule
The Princess and the Engineer must recover the Compass of Light and the Bow of Light to determine the fate of spirits and demons in the Kingdom. We discuss moral choices, the home of the Demon Train, and the end of the Adult Timeline.
Read MoreEpisode 16: Train Whistle of the Wide World: Part 2: The Hero of Trains
In restoring the mystical Spirit Tracks, the Princess and the Engineer must confront the secrets of the Lokomo and the demon tribe. We discuss the origins of the Anouki, the lineage of Linebeck, and the Sasukeness of Byrne.
Read MoreEpisode 16: Train Whistle of the Wide World: Part 1: The Royal Engineer
The Kingdom is beset by the disappearance of the Spirit Tracks, mystical train tracks which bind the Demon King Malladus and provide public transportation. When the Princess Zelda has her spirit reaved from her body, she and the newest Royal Engineer must depart on a quest to restore the Spirit Tracks and return Zelda's body to its rightful soul. This is the 15th canonical Zelda game, "The Legend of Zelda: Train Whistle of the Wide World", the sequel to Hourglass of Dreams. We discuss the name of The Kingdom, the ambiguities of The Kingdom's history, and the relation of the Demon King Malladus to the Demon King Demise.
Read MoreEpisode 15: Hourglass of Dreams
The Hero of Winds and the Pirate Queen have departed the Great Sea in search of new lands. Their voyage is interrupted by an attack from the Ghost Ship, which sucks them into a whole new ocean. Recruiting the help of the charlatan Linebeck and the fairy Ciela, the refugees of the Great Sea must find a way back home. This is the 14th canonical Zelda game, "The Legend of Zelda: Hourglass of Dreams", the sequel to Baton of Winds. We discuss the marginalization of Tetra, the location of the World of the Ocean King, and the fate of Navi.
Read MoreBonus Episode 7: Everybody Loves Everybody Loves Raymond
Hey folks it's the debut episode of your new favorite podcast: Everybody Loves Everybody Loves Raymond! It's the show everybody loves about the show everybody loves: Everybody Loves Raymond!
Read MoreEpisode 14: Twilight Princess: Part 8: Hero of Twilight
The Twilight Princess and her loyal wolf enter the Twilight Realm to face the Usurper King, and the god that granted his power. We discuss the fate of the Hero of Time, the motivations of Zant, and the power of Ganondorf.
Read MoreEpisode 14: Twilight Princess: Part 7: Temple of Time
To gain access to the Twilight Realm, Link and Midna must recover pieces of the Mirror of Twilight from outside Hyrule: a frozen mountain, a city in the clouds, and the Sacred Realm itself. We discuss the location of the Temple of Time, the indifference of the Oocca, and the never-ending fetch quests of the game.
Read MoreEpisode 14: Twilight Princess: Part 6: Mirror of Twilight
The secrets of Zant's powers are revealed and an ancient adversary returns as Link and Midna must scour Hyrule for the shattered pieces of the Mirror of Twilight. We discuss Judaic esotericism, Crystal's Bionicle OC, and the very good yeti, Yeto.
Read MoreEpisode 14: Twilight Princess: Part 5: Arbiter's Grounds
The Fused Shadow stolen, Link cursed, and Midna brought to the brink of death, the heroes must search for the lost legendary Master Sword and the ancient Mirror of Twilight to defeat Zant and recover the great artifact of the Twili. We discuss what happened to the Gerudo, the nature of Skull Kids, and how awesome the Spinner is.
Read MoreEpisode 14: Twilight Princess: Part 4: Lakebed Temple
The final piece of the fused shadow rests within Lake Hylia, but to reach it Link must first put the spirit of the murdered Queen Rutela to rest. But the King of Twilight watches Midna's efforts, and prepares to make his move. We discuss the relationship of the Lakebed Temple to the Water Temple, Midna and Zelda's relationship, and how gorgeous Queen Rutela is.
Read MoreBonus Episode 6: Mailbag
On our long awaited third mailbag episode, we answer all of your pressing questions. Well, mostly one very particular question, which was too meaty to tackle on a regular episode. Plus, Cameron gives his summary of Kingdom Hearts.
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