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Date created
2022/07/11
Latest episode
2026/10/05
Average duration
43 min.
Release period
9 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 205: Two Birds With One Tone — Goldsmiths in Heavensward
2026/10/05
With trepidation we return to the goldsmith's guild. Thankfully, we are promoted away from Gigi's torments to working on high-end commission. What thrills await while serving the elite? Find out in our discussion of the Heavensward Goldsmith job quest!
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Ep 204: Causes and Costs
2026/09/28
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.
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Ep 203: Consequences
2026/09/21
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 this episode, these conflicting needs come to a head. Join us for our continuation of the patch 3.2 Heavensward MSQ.
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Ep 202: The Word of the Mother
2026/08/31
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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Ep 201: Down with the Sickness — Scholars in Heavensward
2026/08/24
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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Ep 200: Gods of Eld
2026/08/17
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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Ep 199: Alexander Part 6
2026/08/03
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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Ep 198: Alexander Part 5
2026/07/27
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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Ep 197: Alexander Part 4
2026/07/20
Things are heating up inside Alexander, as we complete all four Midas raids and uncover more of the Illuminati plot.
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Ep 196: Alexander Part 3
2026/07/13
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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Ep 195: Alexander Part 2
2026/07/06
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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Ep 194: Alexander Part 1
2026/06/29
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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Ep 193: Shadygnathsty — Vath Allied Society
2026/06/15
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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Ep 192: Keeping it Sirius — Pharos Sirius Hard
2026/06/08
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!
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Ep 191: The Gigi Situation
2026/06/01
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 surface? Probably no and probably yes! Join us for part 2 of this FFXIV side story.
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Macbat1 2026/09/13
Returning player with severe ADHD!!! This podcast is perfect for me!
I skipped a lot of cutscenes my eyes just glazed over so much especially in realm reborn. I’m so glad I found this pod.
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...
DrYoloNuggets 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!
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.
dasher and blixen 2023/04/21
Great job
Great pod. Can’t wait for whm episode. Keep it up guys.
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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