Sixth Street Underground: A Zenless Zone Zero Podcast

Published by Eric Sorenson and Brian Southard

Video Games
Leisure

A Zenless Zone Zero fan podcast discussing and celebrating the game by Hoyoverse / Cognosphere. Join hosts Eric Sorenson and Brian Southard every other Thursday as they discuss all things ZZZ, exploring events, mechanics, characters, and everything in between regarding the newest HoYo game. Have suggestions, questions, or just want to say hello? Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com. Sixth Street Underground is a fan production and is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, Hoyoverse, or Zenless Zone Zero. Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/XXJF7XMTSr Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com

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Recent episodes

52: An e-Norma-Eous Amount of 3.1 News!

Jul 23, 2026

Happy birthday ZZZ! In this episode: Thoughts on Norma 3.1 Special Program Recap The Yuzuha Element Jane Doe 2.0 Claret predictions Theories about the original Void Hunters Ways to use the freebies coming our way Pull considerations Tangents! An introducing: lawnmower Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

51: Run, Pyrois, Run! 3.0 Story Recap

Jul 9, 2026

It's that time again! We're talking through the story for ZZZ version 3.0! In this episode: Brekkie-Bear conspiracy theories We don't get off topic at all this episode, don't even trip A friendship blimp to Roscaelifer This floating city is an OSHA nightmare Brian knows a music thing! We love our adventures with our pet snake and future-toaster Sunbringer theories and more! Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero Belle screaming audio

50: Velina, Breaker of Wind - ZZZ 3.0 is here!

Jun 25, 2026

Holy cow, 50 episodes! To celebrate, we're going on a jolly romp up into the clouds - 'ello Roscaelifer! Please note: We tried to avoid spoilers, but we talk at length about the region for 3.0. If you want to go in 100% blind, maybe save this for after you finish part 1 of the story In this episode: Reactions to Booastrum and our new floating city Velina, Pyrois, and a little Norma WHY IS THIS BEAR SO LOUD?! We definitely remember all the terms the game uses Pyrois cheat sheet - use Ult-Down at start of fight, use Ult-Up to start the stun window, use Ult-Right at the end of the stun window. Chain Attacks are stronk on Pyrois and build ult faster, so do that Join our outpost! Don't sit on the Bangboo long-term event, you can't clear it in one day (also, it's fun) Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

49: Roscaelifer, Ho!

Jun 11, 2026

It's our last 2.X episode - we're rounding up all the special program and teaser content and giving our final thoughts before we launch into ZZZ 3.0! In this episode: Skies of Roscaelifer Thoughts on 3.0 characters - Pyrois, Norma, and Velina It's more ZZZ (and that's a good thing) Alons-y, Belle! C'est moi, Pyrois! Tower Tips - Keep it Cheeeesy Managing expectations for disc drives Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

48: How you say, "Roscaelifer?"

May 28, 2026

We can't pronounce it, but we're certainly excited for it! 3.0 is almost here and we have some catching up to do. In this episode: Teaser videos, character trailers, current events AND the 2.8 story? This episode has more packed in it than Nangong's kit Rose-kay-life-er, Ross-calli-fer, Rose-cal-life-er, Row-row-fight-the-powa! We have so much antici--------pation for this upcoming season "It iz I, PYROIS" Upcoming characters Sector 7 characters, collect them all! She's definitely a baddie I cut out a LOT of anime talk, y'all Killing the ghost of your past to pave a road for the future. TOPS is starting to wobble Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

SSU Special Episode - Eric and Brian Q&A, 2026

May 14, 2026

We're doing something a little different this week! We sat down together to answer questions from you, our audience! Want to watch us talk instead of just listening? Check out the youtube version: HERE We discussed the origins of the podcast, our long history as friends, our humble nerd origins, and how we manage pretending to be adults and playing all the video games that we play. We also squeeze in some ZZZ discussion at the very end. It's a little different and we hope you like it - we will be back to our regularly scheduled ZZZ discussion in our next episode on 5/28. Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

47: Do you Cissia what we did there?

Apr 30, 2026

Yes it's another Cissia pun, what do you want from us? Okay, so listen: like, 12 hours after we recorded this episode, the Dev Talk about Roscaelifer was released. And we're pretty sure that a special program will come out before this episode does. Brian and I have some crazy busy schedules for the next week and we had to record this episode early. We will try to drop a bonus episode or something once get the next special program, but no promises. If you want to hear us (or other cool people) talk about the dev talk and special program, why don't you hop right into our Discord and we'll make sure you get your fill. But in this episode: 80 chicken nuggets Snake biology-jazz Eric and Brian present: The Talkin' Corn Podcast Cissia's kit and play-tips Current events A bloom Team building and thoughts about overlapping characters Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

Feed Drop - 2.8 Special Program Watch-Along

Apr 26, 2026

Oh snap! It's a feed drop! We felt bad that we weren't able to cover the recent special program, so as a little bonus, we're doing just that! Join us as we experience the 2.8 special program for the first time, together, and in 'real' time. Queue up the Special Program and watch along with us! Our usual episode will still be out Thursday, don't worry. Also, apologies if the audio quality isn't excellent, we're still figuring out what works best when we have to record in the same room. Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

46: Cissia later, hater!

Apr 16, 2026

Grab your Magic Bangboo Maguffin, it's story time again! We're discussing the version 2.7 story - New: Eridan Sunset (A). In this episode: Cissia Cissia Cissia A Cissia Cissia Cissia Nicole Darlama Cissia Cissia Cissia Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

45: Nangong in 60 Seconds

Apr 2, 2026

This week on the Exalt-This Podcast with Garfin Davies: We BRING you a very special guest My mom calls me Fin, My friends call me Garf, and Sarah won't call me at all... How to Nangong Chain Cancelling explained (kinda) Multi-purpose agents vs. specialists Hot pot tactics We just kinda talk about NPCs for a minute A new approach to Starring agents Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro music by Eric Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

44: Aria Winning, Son?

Mar 19, 2026

The 2.7 Special Program is here, Aria is here, and a massive lore teaser is here! In this episode: Aria thoughts 2.7 special program The Three-Pronged Pact NostraBrian makes a prediction We postulate wildly over what is next for the plot in ZZZ And just a little bit of Dante Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

43: We're Delulu-Losing It Over Here - ZZZ 2.6 Story Recap

Mar 5, 2026

Celebrating the premier of the Angels of Delusion live from the broom closet in the corner of 404 Livehouse, it's the Sixth Street Underground podcast! It's our version 2.6 story recap episode! In this episode: Brian makes a "The Rescuers Down Under" reference in 2026 Eric has thoughts on Vesper Eric has more thoughts on Vesper Vesper <3 <3 <3 Itachi Severian and Sasuke Seth The cast in this story is insane Oh, also Vesper is a boss fight Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

42: The Sunna Come Out Tomorrow!

Feb 19, 2026

2.6 is here and it's brought with it a whole slew of characters, events, updates, and deadlines for us to talk about! Join us as we discuss: Thoughts on the new systems, special eye for newer players New characters and where they live in the current environment What makes a good try-hard reward? Alllll the new events Reminder that a LOT of things will be ending in ~30 days from episode release - stop procrastinating! Stop fighting your own bosses Brian’s new favorite character is the horse hat It’s a rhythm game jamboree Sweetie’s grand journey Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero Current Angel Tally: Brian 1, Eric 0

41: Idol Gameplay - a 2.6 Special Program Rundown

Feb 5, 2026

Eric and Brian are back to discuss all the goodies coming with version 2.6 and our second annual Golden Carrot Week! In this episode: We’re living in the meat space Allllll the bonuses coming with the Angels Tips for building your account with the upcoming banners, special advice for newer accounts or those on the fence with the new characters Theories for 3.0 Riot Grrrl punk band for 3.x, please (or Sons of Caly-dan) The return of the Wiggler Head, but it’s a horse End-game mode updates and our thoughts on their current state Cecilia <3 <3 <3 Outpost call to action - Id: 59361 Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

40: Creator?! We Barely Even KNEW Her!

Jan 22, 2026

From Hot'Guang to Not'Guang, and everything in between. We're talking our way through the 2.5 story: To Be Fuel for the Night. We're also discussing expectations for the lead-up to 3.0, new character bits, and our theories for what's next for Belle and Waffle. Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

39: YSG (You Should Get) Ye Shunguang

Jan 8, 2026

Happy new year! It's 2026 and YSG has finally come home! In this episode: Thoughts on and play/build advice for the Ye Shunguang and Zhao Current events (including the new Shiyu Defense) Investment and Rolling advice for the start of the new year Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2jhF79QrFj Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

38: Happy Banyule! It's a Holly, Jolly 2.5 Special Program Recap

Dec 25, 2025

Pack up your suitcase full of knives and load up your slay (you know, like "sleigh") - Patch 2.5 is right around the corner! In this episode: Banyue ”simplified” Like, a lot of Eric talking about Banyue We discuss the state of fire characters Character update considerations (Almost) everything coming in 2.5 Tips for upcoming choice banners Brian gives Eric one last heart attack to end the year Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/XXJF7XMTSr Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

37: Zhao for Now! - 2.4 Story Recap

Dec 11, 2025

Grab your flying sword-coffins of death and buckle in, we're diving into the version 2.4 story! In this episode: Current DA and Shiyu discussion Notes about current events - just a reminder not to procrastinate too much! 2.4 story recap - first impressions on Banyue and continued impressions on Dialyn Brian’s theory about the Qingming sword is wild, but it’s interesting! Our thoughts and our surprises from the 2.4 story - where do they go next Our next episode is on Christmas day! If you have any fun ideas for what we could do to make the episode special, let us know! Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/XXJF7XMTSr Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

36: A New Stunner?! Time to Dialyn!

Nov 27, 2025

Ring ring ring ring, it’s the meta phone! Eric and Brian are back with their 2.4 theories, just in time for the patch to already be out! In this episode: Dialyn and Banyue... and Zhao and Ye Shunguang, oh my! Wallet pressures in the coming patches Character updates Who the heck is going around cursing all these swords? The Trifecta! Glizzyboo The shadow of the void hunter is long, indeed Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/XXJF7XMTSr Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero

35: Yidhari-har-har

Nov 13, 2025

The Octo-Queen has finally arrived and we (mostly, Brian) can't contain our excitement! In this episode: Team building for Yidhari, including Eric’s circuitous thinking Tenuous Lovecraft connection Rerun Recap Who feels good and Hollow Zero Oopsies Future plans Like what we do? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/XXJF7XMTSr Email us at sixthstreetunderground@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ssupod.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: 60% Daily © COGNOSPHERE Sixth Street Underground is not affiliated with Cognosphere, Mihoyo, or Zenless Zone Zero