Pod Return to the Waking Sands - A Final Fantasy XIV 14 Lore Companion Podcast
A Final Fantasy 14 companion podcast, where we explore the lore and story of Hydaelyn and beyond. We take a close look at the story and history from the start of a new character’s trek through the Main Story Quest, job quests, dungeons, and more in this FFXIV podcast.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
The search for the missing Scions continues. We now have a lead on Thancred-adjacent individual. What, or who, will we turn up when we go looking for this wilderness warrior in the Dravanian Forelands? Join us for the conclusion to the patch 3.1 MSQ!
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Sunday May 03, 2026
Sunday May 03, 2026
We're back with the patch 3.1 MSQ. Join us as Alphinaud relives his worst moments in real time! Also we're going to save more Scions I suppose.
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Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
An episode from our Patreon during our break week, all about the (now discontinued) FFXIV starter box for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Join us and guest Ned as we talk about those cards!
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Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
We return for more Moogles! Only through crafting can we cure what ails the Churning Mists. Join us for the conclusion of the Moogle Allied Society quests in Heavensward!
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Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
We have put our time in with the Moogles. We have fetched, pranked, fought, and filched for these creatures, and our hard work is finally paying off... with more work! That'll teach us. Join us as we embark upon the Moogle Allied Society questline in FFXIV!
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Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Can an armorer make an armor so good that it will protect them from the greatest foe of all? Their own sense of inadequacy. Find out what can ward off this midlife menace in the Heavensward Armorer job quest!
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Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Sunday Mar 29, 2026
We are called upon to brave Allagan horrors once more, all for the sake of an unknowing remnant of the same civilization. What discoveries await in the Fractal Continuum, a Heavensward optional dungeon?
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
With the recent discovery of ancient summoner's job crystals, the summoning arts are poised for a renaissance. But! Evil-minded summoners threaten to abuse this ancient power and give the job a bad name. Can we put a stop to them before history repeats itself... again?? Find out in our coverage of the Heavensward Summoner job quest!
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Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Our Heavensward Hildibrand adventures begin! As always, we must first track down the airborne inspector...
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Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
None are allowed to reap from the sacred birthplace of Bismarck. Until a Vanu Vanu chieftain wants a new headdress, who exports his blasphemy on to us! Join us for the Neverreap optional dungeon in FFXIV Heavensward!
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