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Pod Return to the Waking Sands - A Final Fantasy XIV 14 Lore Companion Podcast

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★★★★★
4.9
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180 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2022/07/11
Latest episode
2026/01/26
Average duration
58 min.
Release period
10 days

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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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Ep 175: In Node We Trust
2026/01/26
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 of the FFXIV Heavensward expansion!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    Music by Gwen Static: gwendolynstatic@gmail
Ep 174: Hour of Departure
2026/01/19
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! Join us for this continuation of the Heavensward MSQ.   ttps://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 173: Livin Leveva Loca — Astrologian Part 2
2026/01/05
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 two about astrology... and learn a thing or two about ourselves. Thank you Catheryne Wolfshead for the episode title!     https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 172: Me Not That Kind of Oracle — Astrologian Part I
2025/12/15
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!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 171: The Great Gubal Library
2025/12/08
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 sections of the vaunted halls. Join us for this MSQ dungeon in FFXIV!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 170: Forbidden Knowledge
2025/11/24
  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 in this continuation of the Final Fantasy XIV main scenario!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 169: A Great New Nation
2025/11/17
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 sagely city? Find out as we continue the Heavensward main scenario quest!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 168: Dellemont J'adore — Culinarians in Heavensward
2025/11/10
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 livelihoods on the line. Can we save the day by becoming Eorzea's next top chef?   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 167: Lost in the Lifestream
2025/11/03
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 hope sends us on a new journey in search of old friends and new paths. Join us as we continue the Heavensward main scenario quest!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 166: Devourer of Worlds
2025/10/27
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.   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 165: Into the Blue
2025/10/20
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 we continue on the Heavensward MSQ!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 164: H8er Boi — Dark Knight part 2
2025/10/13
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 reticent teen. Will getting these two to therapy, kupo, bring some solace to our own tortured soul? Find out in this continuation of the FFXIV Dark Knight job questline!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 163: Frayin' Alive — Dark Knight part 1
2025/10/06
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 iconic Dark Knight job quest in Final Fantasy XIV!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 162: The Vault
2025/09/29
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!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC
Ep 161: Fire and Blood
2025/09/22
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. Join us as we continue the Heavensward story in FFXIV!   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine  License code: 91CJGK73DTQIXILK https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales License code: PQ1IMSLKP0XTU1IC

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4.9 out of 5
35 reviews
★★★★★
Parnacle 2025/01/28
Sprout !
I’m a sprout, and I’m following along as I progress through the story and I’m loving listening and experiencing it all through another viewpoint, catc...
★★★★★
Bob-saget-face 2024/02/07
Top tier hosts and podcast!
Love love love
★★★★★
Paranormal Molotov 2023/08/17
Love this show!
Great hosts and good writing, a nice overview of the lore behind FFXIV. Very glad to have found it!
★★★★★
dasher and blixen 2023/04/21
Great job
Great pod. Can’t wait for whm episode. Keep it up guys.
★★★★☆
blkbld 2023/08/13
Great listen
Started playing FFXIV in 2.something and don’t remember much of the story. It’s been fun listening to this again.
★★★★★
41st Vendor 2023/01/08
Fantastic Lore Companion cast
This cast is doing a great job shedding a bit of extra light on people and places in Eorzea that I glazed over in my initial playthrough. Great listen...
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