A podcast series exploring the Legend of Zelda video games, one little slice at a time.
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The Sacred Realms: A Zelda Retrospective Podcast is a must-listen for any fans of The Legend of Zelda franchise. Hosted by Matt and Lyndon, the podcast takes a deep dive into each game in the series, providing insightful analysis, discussions on the lore and technical aspects, and personal experiences of playing the games. With high-quality sound production and engaging guests, it stands out among other Zelda podcasts.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the variety of perspectives and insights provided by both the hosts and their guests. Each episode offers something new and interesting to consider about the games, whether it's a fresh take on gameplay mechanics or a different interpretation of the story. The hosts have a great rapport with each other, creating an enjoyable atmosphere that feels like hanging out with friends.
Additionally, I appreciate that The Sacred Realms focuses on discussing the games themselves rather than getting lost in theories or leaks. It's refreshing to hear genuine conversations about why people love these games and how they have impacted their lives. The play-along format adds to the experience, allowing listeners to engage with the games alongside the hosts.
While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is that it may not appeal to those who are not familiar with or interested in The Legend of Zelda franchise. The podcast is primarily focused on discussing these games in detail, so listeners who are not fans may find it less engaging. However, for Zelda
With only one game left for us to play, it's time to talk about what's coming in Season 19 of Sacred Realms!Support the show
We are joined once again by (who else?) The Detective to help us round out our thoughts on Ocarina of Time Master Quest!Support the show
The Wonder from Down Under, Cody Davies of ZU joins us to help close out our time with Ocarina of Time Master Quest.Support the show
We are joined by Hyrule Historian Max Nichols of Hyrule Interviews for a deep dive (with many quotes and many quote jingles!) on the development history of this groundbreaking game. Support the show
We are joined once again by The Whiskeysman himself, Jackson to talk about a desert, a desert temple, and the goings on in said desert temple!Support the show
Connor from ZU joins us to talk about a very VERY spooky dungeon!Support the show
Josh from ZU joins us to talk about a highly unsatisfying remix of one of the most famous (or infamous?) dungeons of all time. Support the show
Lyndon and Matt get together to hash out why we would decide to disregard an entire chunk of the Fire Temple!Support the show
Lyndon and Matt are joined by Max Nichols for a gargantuan episode covering not only one of the most pivotal moments in video game history, but also one of the greatest Zelda dungeons ever made!Support the show
Lyndon and Matt take a gross, squelchy trip to the inside of a fish filled with cows...don't worry it didn't make sense to us either!Support the show
Send us a textMax Nichols (plus a few tasty quotes) joins us to talk about the moment that this version of Hyrule really starts to open up!Support the show
Send us a textWe go back to where it all began (sorta) with a new season covering the all-time classic Ocarina of Time. Support the show
Send us a textIt's a great day in Nintendo news y'all! The Switch 2 Direct has dropped which means Matt and I got up way too early to watch it and discuss. Support the show
Send us a textMatt and Lyndon sit down with some write-in assistance from the Sacred Realms Discord crew to discuss what we would like to see from a hypothetical remastering of the Oracle games!Support the show
Send us a textThe Detective joins us to once again work through our thoughts on the game we just finished and to get it placed in our ranking!Support the show
Send us a textMatt and I break down the ending of not one, but two games as we find out where the Linked Game story has been leading and discuss whether it was a successful experiment.Support the show
Send us a textThe Detective joins us to talk about the final dungeon of this game!Support the show
Send us a textMax Nichols of Epic Games joins us to talk about a whale of a dungeon, a truly infuriating mermaid costume, and a big ole narrative hinge moment for Oracle of Ages. Support the show
Send us a textThe Wonder from Down-Under joins us to chat about mermaids, mini games, and the worlds topmost exporters of iron!Support the show
Josh from ZU joins us to talk about the Gorons, time paradoxes, and one of the all time great Zelda bosses!Support the show
Lyndon and Matt reunite with our favorite flying bear, help a crew of lazy carpenters build a bridge, and repair a sacred nut in this week's exploration of Labrynna!Support the show
Lyndon and Matt are joined by Max Nichols to talk about the best possible way to lose all of our items, and debate the merits of dinosaurs vs Jawas. Support the show
Lyndon and Matt add a new musical instrument to our collection and go fairy hunting in the forest! Support the show
Join us for a new season as we embark upon a time traveling bonanza in the realm of Labrynna!Support the show
Join Matt and I as we kick things into a festive gear with a discussion about where we would most like to spend the Christmas Holiday in the Zelda universe!Support the show
Lyndon and Matt are joined by a pile of excellent ideas from the Sacred Realms Discord community as we fantasize about our dream Zelda mashups!Support the show
Who else but The Detective would be joining us to close out our thoughts and feelings on Echoes of Wisdom?!Support the show
We are joined once again by The Closer, Sam aka NintendoFanGirl to break down all of the massive lore happenings which close out our time with Echoes of Wisdom!Support the show
Professional game designer Max Nichols joins us once again with an arsenal of quotes! Also, we discuss the frigid Hebra region, and pledge our love and eternal loyalty to the Yeti Conde!Support the show
Connor from ZU joins us to talk about fiery Eldin Volcano, scoff at our French accents, and try to decide whether this game's biggest strength and biggest weakness are one and the same!Support the show
The Whiskeysman himself Jackson joins us for a family pod experience! Join us as we discuss the Faron Wetlands, what the anatomical name for a Deku Scrub's nose is, and whether or not we would eat spiderwebs as candy!Support the show
Josh from ZU joins us to talk about a very spooky version of Hyrule Castle!Support the show
The Wonder from Down Under joins us to talk about the Gerudo Desert, drop some Australia facts, and discuss whether the streak of excellent desert dungeons holds up!Support the show
Professional game designer Max Nichols joins us once again to talk about a delightfully aquatic slice of Hyrule!Support the show
Lyndon and Matt take their first steps into a brand new adventure with a brand new main character! Join us to see if playing as Zelda and summoning monsters is as fun as it looked like it would be!Support the show
It's two episodes in one! The anemic final chapter of this game leads us to combine the episode with the rank and recap, what could go wrong?Support the show
Max Nichols joins us to tell development stories from Oracle of Seasons and discuss whether an ice block puzzle dungeon is even capable of being 'good'.Support the show
We welcome Connor from ZU back onto the show to discuss a spooky dungeon with a questionably shaped new Essence of Seasons!Support the show
Cody joins us to talk about a Rod of Seasons bonanza in the Farm Ruins and to hash out whether this dungeon is the best in the game!Support the show
We are joined by the mighty mod herself, Haru the Mighty to talk about the Echoes of Wisdom demo that she played at PAX West!Support the show
Max Nichols joins us to talk about a very cool dungeon item which might be the most unique in the entire Zelda series!Support the Show.
Josh from ZU joins us to talk about a dungeon which contains zero dancing dragons!Support the Show.
The Detective joins us to talk about our hot date with a Subrosian and get really confused about companion animals in Holodrum!Support the Show.
The Wonder from Down-Under joins us to discuss shovels, the Olympics, and also another adventure in Holodrum!Support the Show.
Lyndon and Matt jump back into the land of 8-bit graphics and dual item slots to begin our journey in Holodrum!Support the Show.
Il Maestro himself, DarkNuck joins us for a conversation about his history with music. Also, we create our own Symphony of the Goddesses setlists!Support the Show.
The Detective returns to the show to help us parse our feelings about Majora's Mask now that Termina is in the rearview mirror!Support the Show.
Lyndon and Matt are joined by NintendoFanGirl aka Sam O'Neill aka The Closer to talk about the evocative final chapter of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.Support the Show.
Lyndon and Matt are joined by the Wonder from Down-Under to talk about all of the amazing side-quests in Majora's Mask!Support the Show.
Lyndon and Matt are joined by Cody of Zelda Universe to have a quick chat about the recently announced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!Support the Show.
Lyndon and Matt are joined by Max Nichols for a monster of an episode, with a plot recap of incredible magnitude and a discussion about one of the most unique dungeons in all of Zelda.Support the Show.
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