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
On the heels of their tournament victory, the Machinists of the Skysteel Manufactory have nowhere to go but up! Except one prideful Dzemael noble just can't let it go. Will we be able to thwart our insistent interloper or will Tedalgrinche engineer our downfall? Join us for the conclusion to the Heavensward Machinist questline!
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Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
NOTE: This episode and a duplicate episode #1.5 have been published at the same time. Ep 1.5 has been backdated to appear second in our episode order, visible to listeners who start at the beginning of our series. This is a duplicate listing for subscribers so it appears in your new episode feed!
New to Final Fantasy 14 and still figuring things out? We have you covered! In this episode we discuss how to tackle this massive game and untangle its myriad features. Consider this a survival guide as you find your footing in Eorzea!
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
We investigate the continuous ruckus inside the Skysteel Manufactory and find ourselves whisked away on a journey of friendship, firearms, and fractious classism. Join us for levels 30-50 of the Machinist job quest in Final Fantasy 14!
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Between us and Vidofnir's roost stands Sohm Al, Eorzea's highest peak. It's time to get climbing! Join us as we ascend through this Heavensward MSQ dungeon.
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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Ravana is defeated and the way is made clear to Sohm Al, but we barely got a chance to hang out with the dragons of Anyx Trine! Today we rectify that situation, pausing to deal with those dragons before we continue our ascent.
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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
A father and son work out their family issues with the help of a hapless carpenter. Join us for this timeless tale, brought to you by the Heavensward Carpenter job quest!
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Filling in during our second week off is this episode from the Patreon archives: all about the Final Fantasy 14 TTRPG starter box that was released last year! Pod Return will return next week on our normal schedule.
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Left with a choice of facing the Gnath or abandoning our quest, we choose the former and challenge the Gnath's new primal. Join us as we enter a deadly dance with... Ravana!
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Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
We leave the Coerthas Western Highlands behind, along with Jen's terrible meme, and set foot in the Dravanian Forelands! And we step right into it - a whole lot of gnath-sty trouble. Join us as we continue on with the Final Fantasy 14 main scenario!
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Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
A simple errand for a priest unveils yet another tragedy wrought by the Ishgardian See. Unravel the dark past of this vigil with us as we play through the first dungeon in Heavensward!
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