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.
Episodes
Aug 30, 2026
Aug 30, 2026
39 min
The search for Minfilia begins in earnest, taking us to the depths of the star itself. Within, we glimpse even deeper mysteries and pay a steep price for this knowledge.
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Aug 23, 2026
Aug 23, 2026
38 min
Though the tonberry's rancor may have subsided, our Scholar's work is not done. Can we uncover the secret behind their ancient illness? Find out during the Heavensward Scholar job quest!
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Aug 16, 2026
Aug 16, 2026
42 min
On our 200th episode, we return for the Extreme versions of the Heavensward trials faced so far! Ravana, Bismarck, and Thordan!
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Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
1 hr 2 min
After our many forays back into this exponentially complex plot, Alexander too must confront its entropy. Join us for the conclusion to this FFXIV raid series, or perhaps... the beginning.
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Jul 26, 2026
Jul 26, 2026
40 min
It's the beginning of the end, which is ironically The Creator! We tackle the first two raids of this final Alexander series and uncover the mystery of Quickthinx' apparent omniscience.
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Jul 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
1 hr 5 min
Things are heating up inside Alexander, as we complete all four Midas raids and uncover more of the Illuminati plot.
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Jul 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026
37 min
We finish off the dad as our Alexander series continues! Join us for the conclusion of Gordias and the first steps into Midas in this Heavensward raid series.
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Jul 5, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
30 min
We finally enter that Alexander and get up in those guts. Join us as we go cuff deep in this Heavensward raid series!
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Jun 28, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
32 min
It's time for Alexander! The man, the myth, the legend. Join us as we embark upon this Heavensward raid series.
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Jun 14, 2026
Jun 14, 2026
58 min
While stopping over in Tailfeather we learn that the Vath are not ok. Between struggling for their identity and struggling with their former kin, they could use a hand. So we give them several weeks worth of hands. IRL weeks! Join us for the Vath Allied Society quest in Final Fantasy 14!
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