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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Jen and Levi have dealt with the consequences of peace and now have to deal with Causes and Costs! They also delve into a melee (for Peace!) and the RETURN OF SOMEONE REAL COOOLLLL. And talk of horseradish vodka. It's the end of 3.2! #PodReturn #FinalFantasty14 youtu.be/9zIF2PZo6tw

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Ep 204: Causes and Costs

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's the return of the MSQ! This week Jen and Levi head to Falcon's Nest to help prepare with the conference between Ishgard and the Dravanians! And nothing bad happens during that! Certainly not any... Consequences... #PodReturn #FinalFantasy14 youtu.be/FTtEbsqyHyk

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Ep 203: Consequences

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This week Jen and Levi tackle The Antitower! A sprawling underground complex said to touch the very Lifestream itself. They have to tackle guardians and Dolls to find what they seek...the fate of a fallen Scion.... #FinalFantasy14 #PodReturn youtu.be/T3nlsmRvftk

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's that time of year of again! The Rising is here and it's time to reflect! Help some tsundere muscian catgirl find her lost lo- err "rival" and meet a mysterious composer to earn a Wuk Lamat minion and some music rolls! #TheRising #conTiki na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/sp...

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The Rising 2026 - What awaits us at journey's end? | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Jen and Levi hit the books as they get back to Scholar! This time around the learn they join the Royal Marines...and.. learn about the orginis of the Tonberry outbreak and find the object that started it?! Huh, you'd think that'd be main story... #PodReturn #FF14 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhXs...

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Ep 201: Down with the Sickness — Scholars in Heavensward

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Summer might be winding down and that's all the more reason to celebrate! Help out on Moonfire Faire's tour of the dock to earn a cute Moogle floaty mount! And be sure to hangout on the Queen Lhaminn and take a break from your adventures! na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/sp...

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Moonfire Faire 2026 - Summer Blues? Ride a Pleasure Cruise! | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

7.5 has been come out!...for a little while now, oops. BUT, if anyone needs a list of new features: The end of Dawntrail MSQ, the last Alliance Raid, North Horn, last step of the Relics, Hildibrand and of course Beastmaster! FOLLOW....the Trail to the Heavens na.finalfantasyxiv.com/dawntrail/pa...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It's the 200th episode of the Pod! And to celebrate Jen and Levi are going *Extreme* (with the help of listeners)! After meeting some masked kid who warns them about the summoning of harder primals, they ready themselves for some hard fights! #PodReturn #ExtremeRaids www.youtube.com/watch?v=G43O...

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Ep 200: Gods of Eld

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Another timeloop caught this one! Jen and Levi, with listeners, finish up the Alexander! They take on the best antagonist of all years and then take the...time....to discuss the story and how it all fits! #PodReturn #Alexander www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpE7...

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Ep 199: Alexander Part 6

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This would have been posted bit eariler, but it got caught in a timeloop. Jen and Levi, and more listeners!, tackle the first half of the last part of Alexander: The Creator! They battle a junk monster and a large Gobbie, while also talking timeloops! #PodReturn www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjy5...

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Ep 198: Alexander Part 5

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

After beating up the Father, Jen and Levi, once again with listeners, take on the Father in this jam packed episode where they fight through all of Gordias! With more lore and discussions of time travel as a plot device! #PodReturn #Alexander #Jeniswrongbtw youtu.be/vsi28wg6frk

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Ep 197: Alexander Part 4

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Somehow even more Alexander! Jen and Levi, with the help of some listeners, finish off the Father arm of Alexander and get some lore drops! Yay, lore! #PodReturn #Alexander youtu.be/yMbiIXZ4e_A

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Ep 196: Alexander Part 3

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

More Alexander! This time Jen and Levi (and listeners!) enter Alexander and fight the bouncer, a battle royal of gobbies, and...Pepsi Man?! They also learn of the "Enigma Codex" and the origins of Alexander (the non primal version at least). youtu.be/zR2zPW2E8tI

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Ep 195: Alexander Part 2

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A-L-E-Xander time! Jen and Levi are starting the Alexander raids! But first they give a deep dive on Alexander lore and the how and why we find in 14! It's the start of a long one folks! youtu.be/PZ7J_Ox_OfA

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Ep 194: Alexander Part 1

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

*click click* Jen and Levi help out a budding Vath adventurer retain their newly found individuality and help out the Vath with establishing a home grown Adventurer's Guild! It's the Vath society quest! *click click* youtu.be/cEPJGLtjiAw

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Ep 193: Shadygnathsty — Vath Allied Society

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Jen and Levi (and listeners!) return to the perpetually under construction Pharos Sirius! But instead of going up they go...down to battle some Kobolds! And more lore for the builders! Yay, lore! youtu.be/hCggACJW8-Q

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Ep 192: Keeping it Sirius — Pharos Sirius Hard

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

It's more Hilidibrand! Join Jen and Levi as they watch a happy adopted family endure trials and tribulations! Like the grandmother not enjoy she's a grandmother and fix a broken vase! youtu.be/rGu-OOfXp-A

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Ep 191: The Gigi Situation

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A breezy episode for a breezy dungeon! Actually would that help plants? Surely right? Anyways, Jen and Levi (and Discord members!) explore the depths of Saint Mocianne's Arboretum that's not explained to them why until later! #PodReturn #FinalFantasy14 youtu.be/jD2k3RxmwfM

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Ep 190: Every Rose Has Its Human Torso — Saint Mocianne's Arboretum

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I... don't even know what to write here...like really!? What am I supposed to put?! I guess that Jen and Levi help two cat girls become better Monks, I guess? Just...just listen to this one. It's crazy. #PodReturn #FinalFantasy14 #Ididnotcreatethattitle youtu.be/RNvEo1HKxYQ

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Ep 189: 2 Girls 1 Chakra — Monks in Heavensward

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's a Pod Return Double Feature! Ignore the fact there wasn't a post last week! There's a patch to be talked about, mostly involving meeting a lot of new people! Like Krile and...us but dark? Odd. It's Heavenward Patch time! #PodReturn #FinalFantasy14 youtu.be/UhNTNGxgX1w youtu.be/9wOSQfWx1ZY

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's a bonus episode from the Patreon! Jen, Levi, and special guest Ned talk about the Final Fantasy TCG! They talk dome cards, how it plays, and an insight into some battles. #PodReturn #FFTCG #CardSharks youtu.be/EbKfSNN7lr8

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Bonus: Card Sharks 1 — Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Sorry again, for the late posting, but dealing with Moogles and building stuff takes alot of time! Just like the grind Jen and Levi had to do! Come listen in as they build up the statue of friendship and deal with curious dragonlings! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mknkb-...

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Ep 186: Up Up and A Whei Ahf — Moogle Allied Society Part 2

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/SUHTBV...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

It might be a bit late about posting it, but I once again had to bribe a Moogle with a (fake) Kuponut! Speaking of nuts, Jen and Levi are dealing with a lot of them as they start on the Moogle Crafter Society! Woo, nuts! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-intkg-...

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Ep 185: Sweatin' to the Ohl Deehs — Moogle Allied Society Part 1

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 ...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Happy Easter from Pod Return! If you haven't already, make sure to clear some weeds for Hatching Tide! There's some sweet shades and neat Hatching Tide decorations in it! na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/sp...

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Hatching-tide 2026 - Seek the Eggs Amongst the Weeds! | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This week Jen and Levi *checks notes* ....have to track down a bunch of stolen crystals and fight some Ascians? AND figure out a way to defeat said Ascians? This isn't some forgotten ARR episode but Summoner! Let's get Bahamut! #Summoner #FinalFantasty14 #PodReturn www.podbean.com/ew/pb-53agf-...

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Ep 182: I Know What You Did Last Summoner — Summoners in Heavensward

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 na...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

It's Hildy time babbeeee! We start with recaps and Miqo'te lore before helping Nashu search for the Inspector...in Ishgard of all places! Godbert, a mammet, Gazebos!..oh and some inquisitor. It's part one of Further Hildibrand! #PodReturn #Hildibrand #FinalFantasy14 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3caht-...

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Ep 181: A Gentleman Falls, Rather Than Flies

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...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

This one's for all the Little Ladies! The concerts might end soon, but that's all the more reason to go out and cheer! Help a reporter out in exploring the fandom of the Songbirds and Seneschal Prince then join in yourself! na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/sp...

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Little Ladies' Day 2026 - Solidarity in Song | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It's time for a breezy (near literally) dungeon run! Jen and Levi get suckered- I mean graciously accept a mission from their Vanu allies! Kill a snake and grab it's scales! They also kill the creator of the FleshGourd(tm)! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xa6pn-... #Neverreap #PodReturn #FinalFantasy14

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Ep 180: No reap!! ONLY SOW — The Neverreap

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 FF...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

And that's (pre-patch) Heavesward done! Join Jen, Levi, and Listeners like you as they beat up an old man and discuss the epilogue and what is likely to come next! Including a so-called "Warrior of Darkness" and Alexander. #PodReturn #Heavensward #DragonFacts www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vm4ez-...

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Ep 178: Heavensward

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. ...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Jen and Levi (and listeners!) brave the depths of Allagan depravity as they venture into the Aetherochemical Research Facility! Watch as they take on a Garlean who never shows up again, get approved for mass production, and some Ascians! #PodReturn #Heavensward www.podbean.com/ew/pb-exj92-...

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Ep 177: The Aetherochemical Research Facility

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 ht...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from Pod Return! Whether you're spending time with a loved one, just enjoying the day with a close friend, or just relaxing yourself there's no wrong way to spend the day! Either way, be sure to hop on 14 for it's own event. There's cake! na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/sp...

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Valentione's Day 2026 - The Secret Ingredient Is Love | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Jen and Levi make their way through Azys Lla, beating up Garleans, meeting imprisoned dragons, and giving dragon facts! Oh and some major MSQ story stuff as well, rounded out by round node side quests! #PodReturn #AzysLla #Dragonfacts www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mm98z-...

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Ep 176: Fetters of Lament

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 c...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Jen and Levi finally make to Azys Lla! Luckily it didn't cost too much....hey look cool Nodes! And Teleporters! Be careful not to trip on half-buried refuse. Oh and the Pod has new music thanks to Gwen Static! #MSQ #FinalFantasty14 #AzysLla #NewTunes www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xcv8g-...

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Ep 175: In Node We Trust

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 Heavenswar...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Pod Return is back from the holidays to...do more Astrologian! Yay? Listen in as Jen and Levi be slightly less critical of a story that involves jokes and deep political intrigue that should be really interesting! #PodReturn #Astologian #FinalFantasy14 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-m6cck-...

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Ep 173: Livin Leveva Loca — Astrologian Part 2

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......

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy New Years from Pod Return! As one year ends and another begins it's important to take stock of what matters to you. Friends, family, community. You are never alone. ...and in 14, we help a little unicolt have the courage to parade around! Daawww! na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/sp...

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Heavensturn 2026 - By Horned Horse Bonds Shall Be Forged | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Pod Return! Be sure to bundle up and stay warm this season! And of course, if you haven't, celebrate Starlight with the return of Starlight Stalls and more kinderpunsch! na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/sp...

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Starlight Celebration 2025 - Starlit Dreams of Faraway Lands | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

7.4 is here! The new MSQ, a new trial, the finale of the Arcadion, and new Occult Crescent content! Then later on there will be another planet to explore and even more Hildibrand! And all the goodies to grab and tomes to grind! Venture...INTO THE MIST na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/to...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Jen and Levi meet the mysterious and magical Master Matoya and after being told that the secrets of an "aesthetic ram" lie in overrun library....decide to do more side quests! Like helping magical brooms, magical frogs, and racists! #PodReturn #FF14 #Sidequests www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ctbyv-...

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Ep 170: Forbidden Knowledge

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 ...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Jen and Levi arrive in the city of Idyllshire and help out to gain "citizenship" to allow passage through the city. But more importantly they also help set it on its first steps as a nation state in more side quests! #PodReturn #Idyllshire #SideQuests www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kv94a-...

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Ep 169: A Great New Nation

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 ...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Jen and Levi catch word that the Dellemont d'Or, Eoreza's finest cooking competition is underway! With skillet in hand and a motivation to take a jerk down a peg they sign up...and then do random requests! #PodReturn #Culinarian #Dellemontd'Or www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sw7ai-...

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Ep 168: Dellemont J'adore — Culinarians in Heavensward

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. C...

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Pod Return to the Waking Sands @podreturnffxiv.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Happy Halloween from Pod Return! Be sure to dress up in your finest costume and participate in another devilish All Saints Wake! Help some Voidsent get the show going and earn a perfectly primed pumpkin mount! #HappyHalloween #AllSaintsWake na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/sp...

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All Saints' Wake 2025 - Friends and Fiends Behind the Scenes | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

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