Pod Return to the Waking Sands - A Final Fantasy XIV 14 Lore Companion Podcast
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▶ WebplayerA 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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Sep 28, 2026 · 49:20
We wade through the twists and turns of the patch 3.2 story to the end. Tides may be grim in Ishgard, but we will carry on despite it all. https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj…
Sep 21, 2026 · 35:28
In the midst of Ishgard's societal upheaval, its new leaders wish for peace. Yet, some may not be ready to move on from the centuries of war that have defined their society. In…
Aug 31, 2026 · 39:05
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.…
Aug 24, 2026 · 38:26
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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 42:03
On our 200th episode, we return for the Extreme versions of the Heavensward trials faced so far! Ravana, Bismarck, and Thordan! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:02:15
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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 40:07
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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:05:55
Things are heating up inside Alexander, as we complete all four Midas raids and uncover more of the Illuminati plot. https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail…
Jul 13, 2026 · 37:27
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.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 30:29
We finally enter that Alexander and get up in those guts. Join us as we go cuff deep in this Heavensward raid series! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail…
Jun 29, 2026 · 32:25
It's time for Alexander! The man, the myth, the legend. Join us as we embark upon this Heavensward raid series. https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail…
Jun 15, 2026 · 58:20
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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 32:59
We're back at Pharos Sirius. But what if up, we went down? Find out what lies below the lighthouse in this hard version of the Pharos Sirius dungeon!…
Jun 1, 2026 · 33:07
Heavensward Hildibrand is back with more mysterious mammet adventures! Will Cyr finally find the heresy his heart desires? Will Inspector Hildibrand end up embedded in some…
May 25, 2026 · 23:48
Yet again we are roped into risking life and limb for near-strangers with no promise of a reward. Reward for them, yes. For us? No. Except the friends we made along the way or…
May 18, 2026 · 48:50
We thoughts that monks had vanished from the realm forever when the Fist of Rhalgr was shattered. Little did we know, there were monks aplenty left over. Sadly, most of them are…
May 11, 2026 · 1:01:44
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…
May 4, 2026 · 38:54
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. https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:18:25
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 35:55
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!…
Apr 13, 2026 · 36:16
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…
Apr 6, 2026 · 42:29
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…
Mar 30, 2026 · 28:35
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…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:04:08
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…
Mar 16, 2026 · 38:06
Our Heavensward Hildibrand adventures begin! As always, we must first track down the airborne inspector... https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail…
Mar 9, 2026 · 29:45
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 48:35
After our hard work defeating god-kings, we decide to take a break and garden for a while. Little do we know a different sort of trial awaits us... Join us for the Botanist job…
Feb 23, 2026 · 51:01
Inside the Aetherochemical facility we make our final confrontation: the long awaited showdown with the Heavens Ward. Join us for the conclusion to the (pre-patch!) Heavensward…
Feb 16, 2026 · 44:28
Horrors both old and new await within the ancient Allagan aetherochemical facility. Join us as we delve into the Heavensward capstone dungeon! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj…
Feb 9, 2026 · 35:59
We bring our time on Azys Lla to a close with a trip to the Delta Quadrant. Here we discover yet more horrors wrought by the Allagans. But, we must muster our strength and press…
Jan 26, 2026 · 40:19
Azys Lla awaits! We overcome one final trial and finally set foot on the millennia-old Allagan continent. What ancient horrors lie in wait for us? Find out in this continuation…
Jan 19, 2026 · 37:14
With Master Matoya's aetherial research in hand, we bid our goodbyes to her... and to our Ishgardian companions. It's time to head towards our final confrontation in Azys Lla!…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:02:50
We conclude the Heavensword AST storyline with more hijinks from the astrologian gang. The stakes are high, but if we pull through we might just learn the Ishgardians a thing or…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:44:18
As was foretold in the heavens, we embark upon the Astrologian quests! Stars meet cards in this Heavensward healer. Join us for part 1 of the job quest!…
Dec 8, 2025 · 30:29
Searching for the secret's of Matoya's aetheric condenser, we delve into the abandoned Great Gubal Library. Discarded secrets and traps abound as we delve into the deepest…
Nov 24, 2025 · 57:35
At last we may meet the infamous Master Matoya. It turns out she's as prickly as promised. Perhaps her minions will help us unearth her secrets? Join us for Matoya's inside story…
Nov 17, 2025 · 59:41
At last we set foot into the Dravanian Hinterlands: home of the former Sharlayan colony until the scholarly nation withdrew from its Eorzean foothold. What has become of this…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:03:21
We take a break from our Ishgardian adventures to catch up with Limsa's culinary scene. We end up in an unnecessarily high stakes cooking competition, with mental health and…
Nov 3, 2025 · 34:30
The gates to Azys Lla slam shut in our face as we collide with an aetheric barrier protecting our destination. We are forced to retreat and consider our options. A timely ray of…
Oct 27, 2025 · 56:13
We return to the Sea of Clouds in pursuit of the Archbishop! Standing between us and our quarry is the mighty leviathan Bismarck. It's up to us to spear this voracious whale.…
Oct 20, 2025 · 41:19
The archbishop escaped our clutches, leaving us with only a single clue: Azys Lla. We must regroup in Ishgard and muster our allies before we can resume our pursuit. Join us as…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:38:32
We continue to touch the hot stove that is the darkside. Maybe this time we will uncover truth and power? Instead, we become stuck with an ill-prepared father figure and a…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:31:32
There is a darkness within us, yearning to take hold. A chance encounter with a mysterious job stone gives our darkside its moment. Who will be the stronger? Join us for the…
Sep 29, 2025 · 38:14
Having mustered what allies we can for our rescue attempt, we venture into the seat of the Holy See's power: The Vault. Join us as we challenge this iconic Heavensward dungeon!…
Sep 22, 2025 · 40:11
Fearing for Aymeric's fate, we prepare to mount a daring rescue. This sort of venture cannot be made alone though. And so, we turn to the only ally we can think of: The Mongrel.…
Sep 19, 2025 · 1:18:43
Welcome to Sightseeing Log episode 1! Our monthly series covering the games that influence Final Fantasy XIV. This month we are starting on Final Fantasy VI! Future episodes will…
Sep 15, 2025 · 42:24
Nidhogg's defeat may have left us with more problems than it solved. We barely begin to unravel the wyrm's age-old mysteries when we are called back to Ishgard to deal with a…
Sep 8, 2025 · 46:20
The manacutters are prepped and Estinien is getting antsy. It's time to plunge into Nidhogg's domain to strike at the great wyrm himself! Join us as we delve into this climactic…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:01:00
We leap to new heights in our Dragoon career and end up attracting a following. The student becomes the master in this continuation of the Dragoon job quest in Heavensward!…
Aug 18, 2025 · 45:14
The remnants of A Realm Reborn plague us once more. Hearing whispers of the Sultana's fate, we Pray Return to the Waking Sands and are again enmeshed in Ul'dahn conspiracies. You…
Aug 11, 2025 · 51:34
Feeling adrift in Ishgard, we seek out familiar faces. Redolent Rose gives us some much-needed direction, sending us on a fashion-inspired journey that sticks us in the middle of…
Aug 4, 2025 · 37:29
Our desperate mission has failed and so we must resort to our backup plan: confronting Nidhogg. But this course also runs into an impasse. Finally, we give up and seek easier…
Jul 28, 2025 · 46:54
Having cajoled the sky moogles into helping us, we can finally reach the... zenith... of our journey. We have wagered Ishgard's salvation on this plea. Will the great wyrm…
Jul 21, 2025 · 39:00
After a (somewhat) grueling ascent, we reach the top of Sohm Al and arrive in the Churning Mists: ancient home of the dragons... and moogles? We navigate an unexpected…
Jul 14, 2025 · 54:24
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…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:13:22
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…
Jun 30, 2025 · 29:09
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. You can reach us at:…
Jun 23, 2025 · 42:29
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…
Jun 16, 2025 · 37:36
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! You can…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:58:14
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…
Jun 2, 2025 · 50:24
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! You…
May 19, 2025 · 37:59
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…
May 12, 2025 · 25:07
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…
May 5, 2025 · 33:39
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and we must turn to some of the most desperate: The Convictors. This surly bunch seek nothing but to elevate their status through…
Apr 28, 2025 · 40:14
Rushing from one crisis to another, we return to Ishgard and learn the city is under threat of a Dravanian attack like never before. Uncertain about our ability to weather the…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:13:09
We have reached our peak as a lone ninja. The only way to surpass our bounds... is to submit. Fortunately for us, a reticent master has arrived on the scene. Join us for the…
Apr 14, 2025 · 34:57
The Flame General's execution draws near. We only have one chance to enact a daring rescue, with a little help from some old friends. Also, a major storyline gets reversed, no…
Apr 7, 2025 · 36:14
We have barely set foot in Ishgard when we are swept up in schemes beyond our ken. The Holy See itself has set its gaze upon our companions, and only Halone can save them... or…
Mar 31, 2025 · 43:35
Having reached the pinnacle of our craft in Limsa, we are bored and bother Brithael until he gives us something to do. He gets us a hookup as a personal blacksmith to an…
Mar 24, 2025 · 43:48
Emmanellain may be the youngest Fortemps child, but he has the biggest dreams! His aspirations of fame takes us to the Sea of Clouds, where he gets a cold reception. Will the…
Mar 17, 2025 · 1:07:51
Starting off our first Heavensward job quest with a bang, we embark on the Paladin's journey... and it's Jen's first time! Relive the quest through fresh eyes as we discuss this…
Mar 10, 2025 · 44:04
Today we get to know one of those boys! The eldest of the Fortemps sons, Artoirel, presents a stony exterior. Can we chisel our way into his heart? Find out in this continuation…
Mar 3, 2025 · 40:54
Long promised, finally delivered... we set foot in Ishgard! Freshly named wards of House Fortemps, we take some time to see the sights and get to know the inhabitants of our new…
Feb 24, 2025 · 53:14
I has been a long journey through A Realm Reborn but it's time to move on. We talk about the good times, the ok times, and patch some holes we missed along the way. Thank you to…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:35:07
It's time to delve into the secret job of Final Fantasy 14: the Carrier. Equipping our mailbag, we set out to deliver mail across Eorzea and glimpse into the private lives of its…
Feb 10, 2025 · 58:09
Countless hours of labor culminate in the creation of our very own Zodiac Weapon... but sadly it's going right in the glamour pile. Fortunately, we now have access to the real…
Feb 3, 2025 · 55:07
Defying Jen's expectations, the Zodiac Saga continues! More grinding! More FATEs! And... the dreaded light farming. Join us on our descent into despair in part 2 of our A Realm…
Jan 27, 2025 · 45:31
We have faced down the Ultima Weapon, battled extreme primals, defeated Bahamut, and survived the Bloody Banquet. None of these challenges holds a candle to the ultimate…
Jan 20, 2025 · 1:28:00
At last we arrive at the stunning conclusion to A Realm Reborn's storyline. Hold on to your heads, it's going to be a wild ride! You can reach us at:…
Jan 13, 2025 · 47:12
The Steps of Faith are under attack! The Eorzean Alliance has refused the call to aid, leaving only us and the Scions to rise to Ishgard's defense. Also, we hang out with Hoary…
Jan 6, 2025 · 44:11
It is the beginning of the end! The A Realm Reborn patch 2.5.5 MSQ confronts us immediately with Ishgard's woes. The city itself is threatened by the Dravanian horde - who will…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:16:25
After a lengthy grind and many tribulations we arrive at the apex of A Realm Reborn's Allied Societies! The intersociety story that brings it all together. Join us as we untangle…
Dec 9, 2024 · 1:08:04
Much to our surprise, Whastrach is not the honest businessman that he seemed! The allure of blue gold is greater than any moral calling, and he is out to rob the Whalaqee of…
Dec 2, 2024 · 42:12
We put on our best blues and get to work on the Blue Mage storyline! Who is Martyn and why is he always poor? Why are we STILL susceptible to high-pressure sales tactics? Why are…
Nov 18, 2024 · 59:34
A shady showman entangles us in his misdeeds. His wares? Blue Magic kits, or a good way to get yourself killed. We rise to the challenge though, and take the first steps of our…
Nov 11, 2024 · 34:46
We had the best of intentions when we cleared out the traps and critters from this Belah'dian temple to Azeyma. All we accomplished though was fostering a false sense of security…
Nov 4, 2024 · 41:09
Capitalizing on our loss of the Blessing of Light, the Ascians take the battle to our inner sanctum. Now is the time to put our Ascian-killing theories to the test. Join us for…
Oct 28, 2024 · 38:29
Refusing to let Midgardsormr get us down, we get right back on our feet and take the offensive to some imperials. Meanwhile, Moenbryda brings a prototype of her Aetheric Siphon…
Oct 21, 2024 · 54:14
We return to the main scenario quest, kicking off patch 2.5! After yet more drama with the Blades, we are thrust into an existential crisis; courtesy of the Keeper of the Lake.…
Oct 14, 2024 · 35:19
At last House Durendaire is prepared to retake the Stone Vigil! This is what they've been training for. But, they may need a little help - in the form of the Warrior of Light and…
Oct 7, 2024 · 1:20:39
Hildibrand's adventures come to a head with a showdown against the Phantom Thief. Friends will become foes and foes will become... lovers? A labyrinthine plot awaits us in the…
Sep 30, 2024 · 1:05:01
The Phantom Thief has set their sights upon the prize of the Mythril Cup gladiatorial tournament. Inspector Hildibrand has hastened to intervene, but will his gentlemanly style…
Sep 23, 2024 · 1:07:10
Hildibrand returns in A Case of Indecency! The phantom thief seeks to steal the virtue of the legendary beauty known as the Lapis Maiden. The maiden is soon to be betrothed at a…
Sep 16, 2024 · 59:53
Hildibrand returns in the Case of the Three Collectors! As we struggle to capture the weapon thief, Hildibrand struggles against a new nemesis: Intruding Inspector Briardien.…
Sep 9, 2024 · 57:31
The Hildibrand saga begins! Our hapless Warrior of Light becomes enmeshed in the bizarre reality of Inspector Hildibrand and his ever-growing entourage as he tracks down a…
Sep 2, 2024 · 40:30
It's another side dungeon, by the onion! The tropical face of Hullbreaker Isle conceals HUGE secrets about a major figure. Krak open the true identity of Mistbeard with us in…
Aug 26, 2024 · 1:12:30
The Eye has been kidnapped by Estiniens. Are you a bad enough Dragoon to rescue the Eye of Nidhogg? You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail…
Aug 19, 2024 · 39:10
Previously we entered the Wanderer's Palace on a Tonberry-slaying mission, but now we are on a Tonberry-saving mission! No sooner had we freed the creatures from their rancor…
Aug 12, 2024 · 45:20
We finally close out patch 2.4's story with A LOT of cutscenes. Plots and counterplots are cooking as we approach the end of Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn! You can reach us…
Aug 5, 2024 · 1:13:04
Now that we got The Ivy, it's time to get Shiva! ...As soon as we solve this missing aetheryte problem. Joining us on this adventure will be a special guest from Sharlayan! We…
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