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

Ep 206: Baby on Amdapoard — Lost City of Amdapor Hard Oct 12, 2026 1552 Responding to a plea from the elementals, we journey to the lost city of White Magic for a second time. Maybe this time it'll stay found. Join us for the Lost City of Amdapor (Hard) dungeon in Final Fantasy 14! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/user/pod-return-to-the-waking-sands https://bsky.app/profil

Ep 205: Two Birds With One Tone — Goldsmiths in Heavensward Oct 4, 2026 2089 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! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/user/pod-return-

Ep 204: Causes and Costs Sep 27, 2026 2960 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 podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/user/pod-return-to-the-waking-sands https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv

Ep 203: Consequences Sep 20, 2026 2128 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. https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! htt

Ep 202: The Word of the Mother Aug 30, 2026 2345 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. https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/user/pod-return-to-the-waking-sands https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social Music by

Ep 201: Down with the Sickness — Scholars in Heavensward Aug 23, 2026 2306 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! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://www.teepublic.com/user/pod-return-to-the-waking-sands https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.so

Ep 200: Gods of Eld Aug 16, 2026 2523 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 https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademar

Ep 199: Alexander Part 6 Aug 3, 2026 3735 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. 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

Ep 198: Alexander Part 5 Jul 26, 2026 2407 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. 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: g

Ep 197: Alexander Part 4 Jul 19, 2026 3955 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 https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square E

Ep 196: Alexander Part 3 Jul 12, 2026 2247 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. 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: gwen@duckfeed.tv FINAL FAN

Ep 195: Alexander Part 2 Jul 5, 2026 1829 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 https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square

Ep 194: Alexander Part 1 Jun 28, 2026 1945 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 https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix H

Ep 193: Shadygnathsty — Vath Allied Society Jun 14, 2026 3500 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! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://

Ep 192: Keeping it Sirius — Pharos Sirius Hard Jun 7, 2026 1979 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! 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: gwen@duckfeed.tv FINAL FANTASY is a

Ep 191: The Gigi Situation May 31, 2026 1987 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. https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https:/

Ep 190: Every Rose Has Its Human Torso — Saint Mocianne's Arboretum May 24, 2026 1428 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 some such. Or maybe the journey is its own reward? They'll claim the real prize while we are lost in our philosophical musings. Such is the excitement in store within Saint Mocianne's Arboretum, the Heavensward optional dung

Ep 189: 2 Girls 1 Chakra — Monks in Heavensward May 17, 2026 2930 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 jerks. Join us as we endure the Monk job quest in Heavensward! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/profil

Ep 188: As Goes Light, So Goes Darkness May 10, 2026 3704 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 the Dravanian Forelands? Join us for the conclusion to the patch 3.1 MSQ! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.

Ep 187: In the Eye of the Beholder May 3, 2026 2334 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 podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv FINAL FANTASY is a regis

Bonus: Card Sharks 1 — Final Fantasy Trading Card Game Apr 26, 2026 4705 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 about those cards! The Force Unlimited podcast: https://linktr.ee/theforceunlimited https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw ht

Ep 186: Up Up and A Whei Ahf — Moogle Allied Society Part 2 Apr 19, 2026 2155 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! 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: gwen@duckfeed.

Ep 185: Sweatin' to the Ohl Deehs — Moogle Allied Society Part 1 Apr 12, 2026 2176 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 teach us. Join us as we embark upon the Moogle Allied Society questline in FFXIV! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw http

Ep 184: Smitty Woman — Armorers in Heavensward Apr 5, 2026 2549 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 Heavensward Armorer 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

Ep 183: Thoroughly Modern Gilly — The Fractal Continuum Mar 29, 2026 1715 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 Heavensward optional 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 Music

Ep 182: I Know What You Did Last Summoner — Summoners in Heavensward Mar 23, 2026 3848 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 give the job a bad name. Can we put a stop to them before history repeats itself... again?? Find out in our coverage of the Heavensward Summoner job quest! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://ww

Ep 181: A Gentleman Falls, Rather Than Flies Mar 15, 2026 2286 Our Heavensward Hildibrand adventures begin! As always, we must first track down the airborne inspector... 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: gwen@duckfeed.tv Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/electric-d

Ep 180: No reap!! ONLY SOW — The Neverreap Mar 8, 2026 1785 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 optional dungeon in FFXIV Heavensward! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.

Ep 179: I;m thinking about thos Beans — Botanists in Heavensward Mar 1, 2026 2915 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 quest in Heavensward! 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 G

Ep 178: Heavensward Feb 22, 2026 3061 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 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 Music by

Ep 177: The Aetherochemical Research Facility Feb 15, 2026 2668 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 podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv Music from #Uppbeat https

Ep 176: Fetters of Lament Feb 8, 2026 2159 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 on towards the final confrontation, casting our eyes... Heavensward. https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://bsky.app/

Ep 175: In Node We Trust Jan 25, 2026 2419 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

Ep 174: Hour of Departure Jan 18, 2026 2234 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/podreturnf

Ep 173: Livin Leveva Loca — Astrologian Part 2 Jan 4, 2026 3770 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!

Ep 172: Me Not That Kind of Oracle — Astrologian Part I Dec 14, 2025 6258 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 H

Ep 171: The Great Gubal Library Dec 7, 2025 1829 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/profi

Ep 170: Forbidden Knowledge Nov 23, 2025 3455 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/profi

Ep 169: A Great New Nation Nov 16, 2025 3581 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.ap

Ep 168: Dellemont J'adore — Culinarians in Heavensward Nov 9, 2025 3801 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://b

Ep 167: Lost in the Lifestream Nov 2, 2025 2070 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/Podreturnffx

Ep 166: Devourer of Worlds Oct 26, 2025 3373 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 trad

Ep 165: Into the Blue Oct 19, 2025 2479 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

Ep 164: H8er Boi — Dark Knight part 2 Oct 12, 2025 5912 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 htt

Ep 163: Frayin' Alive — Dark Knight part 1 Oct 5, 2025 5492 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

Ep 162: The Vault Sep 28, 2025 2294 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 tr

Ep 161: Fire and Blood Sep 21, 2025 2411 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/podret

Sightseeing Log 1: Final Fantasy VI Sep 18, 2025 4723 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 be posted exclusively to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw https://

Ep 160: He Who Would Not Be Denied Sep 14, 2025 2544 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 much more immediate crisis. Join us as we continue with the Heavensward main scenario quest! https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgk

Ep 159: Into the Aery Sep 7, 2025 2780 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 dungeon in 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.

Ep 158: Heustienne, We Have a Problem — Dragoons in Heavensward Aug 24, 2025 3660 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! 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 tradem

Ep 157: A Brave Resolution Aug 17, 2025 2714 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 can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square

Ep 156: My Chimerical Felt Romance — Weavers in Heavensward Aug 10, 2025 3094 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 a coming-of-age drama. Can we withstand this teenage turbulence long enough to collect our paycheck? Find out in our coverage of the Heavensward Weaver job quest! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podr

Ep 155: New Winds, Old Friends Aug 3, 2025 2249 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 tasks: Moogle sidequests! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is a registered t

Ep 154: Heart of Ice Jul 27, 2025 2814 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 Hraesvelgr entertain our entreaty? Find out in this continuation of the Heavensward main scenario quest! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://b

Ep 153: Mountaintop Diplomacy Jul 20, 2025 2340 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 partnership in this continuation of the Heavensward Main Scenario Quest! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.

Ep 152: How Tedalgrinche Stole Christmas! — Machinist Part 2 Jul 13, 2025 3264 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! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@g

Ep 151: Full Mythril Jacket — Machinist Part 1 Jul 6, 2025 4402 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! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.soci

Ep 150: Sohm Al Jun 29, 2025 1749 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: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. ©

Ep 149: Mourn in Passing Jun 22, 2025 2549 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. You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL

Ep 148: Happy Birchday! — Carpenters in Heavensward Jun 15, 2025 2256 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 reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdin

Bonus: Card Sharks 2 — TTRPG Starter Box Jun 8, 2025 7094 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. You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is

Ep 147: Lord of the Hive Jun 1, 2025 3024 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 can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Hol

Ep 146: The Trine Towers May 18, 2025 2279 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! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnff

Ep 145: The Rondel Doesn't Fall Far From the See — The Dusk Vigil May 11, 2025 1507 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! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Squa

Ep 144: Camp of the Convictors May 4, 2025 2019 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 dragon slaying. We poll them for information on Lady Iceheart, then we return for a second helping of misery with some Convictors sidequests! Join us as we continue with the Heavensward MSQ and wrap up our time in the Coertha

Ep 143: From One Heretic to Another Apr 27, 2025 2414 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 storm, we instead hatch a desperate plan... Join us as we begin the true story of FFXIV's Heavensward expansion! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffx

Ep 142: The Manshuriken Candidate — Ninjas in Heavensward Apr 20, 2025 4389 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 Heavensward Ninja job quest to see what servitude has to offer! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.soc

Ep 141: Keeping the Flame Alive Apr 13, 2025 2097 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 big deal. Join us as we continue the Heavensward main scenario quest! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.

Ep 140: Divine Intervention Apr 6, 2025 2174 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 perhaps our lance arm. Join us for this continuation of the FFXIV Heavensward story! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile

Ep 139: Pretty in Clink — Blacksmiths in Heavensward Mar 30, 2025 2615 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 esteemed, wealthy, noble house of Ishgard... well, one of those things. Join us for a tale of good intentions and poor fortune in the Heavensward Blacksmith job quest! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podretur

Ep 138: Hope Springs Eternal Mar 23, 2025 2628 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 haters quench his flame? We find out in our continuation of the FFXIV Heavensward MSQ. You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile

Ep 137: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People — Paladins in Heavensward Mar 16, 2025 4071 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 infamous FFXIV story. You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is a registered tr

Ep 136: Knights Be Not Proud Mar 9, 2025 2644 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 of the Heavensward Main Scenario Quest! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY

Ep 135: Coming to Ishgard Mar 2, 2025 2454 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 home. Join us as we embark upon the first Final Fantasy 14 expansion: Heavensward! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/

Ep 134: fARRwell to A Realm Reborn Feb 23, 2025 3194 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 all who came with us on this journey, and we will see you in Heavensward! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturn

Ep 133: The Postmoogle Feb 16, 2025 5707 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 citizens. It's not voyeurism though, it's all part of the job! Join us as we discuss this underacknowledged Final Fantasy 14 job and learn a thing or two about our favorite side characters. You can reach us at: https://

Ep 132: Kettlers of Gridan(ia) — Zodiac Weapon Saga Part 3 Feb 9, 2025 3489 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 reward: our very own Zodiac Kettle! Find out how fast we can brew a nice mulled tea in this conclusion to A Realm Reborn's Zodiac Kettle Saga! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https:

Ep 131: Animus House — Zodiac Weapon Saga Part 2 Feb 2, 2025 3307 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 Reborn relic saga. You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social FINAL FANTASY is a registered tradem

Ep 130: Extreme Antiquing — Zodiac Weapon Saga Part 1 Jan 26, 2025 2731 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 test..... of patience! We now must forge our Zodiac Weapon. Join us as we begin the infamous Final Fantasy 14 ARR relic weapon grind! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.c

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