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 ...
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
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17.11.2025 16:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
All Saints' Wake 2025 - Friends and Fiends Behind the Scenes | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone
Event Schedule / From Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:59 a.m. (PST)
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
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01.11.2025 00:57 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep 166: Devourer of Worlds
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.
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This week, Jen and Levi make their way up to the northern parts of the Sea of Clouds! Where they meet some fat Bird people who are being menaced by the Primal Bismarck! And after that more side quests!
#PodReturn #FinalFantasy14 #BismarckIhardlyknewher
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27.10.2025 15:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Jen and Levi are ready to...not deal with any of political implications of the Archduke fleeing because there's nothing to deal with! Instead we deal with a lot sidequests! Moogles and Expeditions alike!
#PodReturn #FinalFantasy14 #SidequestRoundup
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20.10.2025 23:39 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep 164: H8er Boi — Dark Knight part 2
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 ...
"We've met a strange duo, not unlike ourselves. A giant Au Ra named Sidurgu, and an Elezen kid named Rielle. Something is off about them but we're in no position to be picky about our company...." - Chaud's Journal, Entry 168
#PodReturn #DarkKnight #FinalFantasy14
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14.10.2025 02:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep 163: Frayin' Alive — Dark Knight part 1
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 que...
Otis and Chaud wander outside, hearts faded light
Whereupon they come across quite the sight
Fray standing there, urging them to fight
"Take up this sword and give criminals a fright."
Thus the duo agree and become Dark Knights
#PodReturn #FinalFantasy14 #DarkKnight
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06.10.2025 08:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep 162: The Vault
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!
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THIS WEEK NOTHING BAD HAPPENS! CERTAINLY NOTHING THAT ALTERS HOW WE REACT TO THIS GAME! JOIN JEN AND LEVI AND SOME LISTENERS AS THEY TAKE A LOVELY TOUR OF THE VAULT AND THAT'S IT!
#PodReturn #TheVault #FinalFantasty14
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29.09.2025 07:30 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Ep 161: Fire and Blood
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...
It's time to spark the long awaited Ishgardian Revolution! Power to the people! But first Jen and Levi engage in a table top bid to find some allies. Criminal Allies at that. Join them as they attempt to parlay in the Brume.
#PodReturn #TheMongrel #FinalFantasy14
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22.09.2025 23:38 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep 159: Into the Aery
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 H...
It's time to take on the dreadwyrm Nidhogg! Jen, Levi, and listeners in the Discord (join sometime!) trek up in the summit of The Aery to strike at the heart of the Dragonsong War! And then also talk about sleeping dragons!
#TheAery #PodReturn #FinalFantasy14
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08.09.2025 20:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hey Michael!
Thanks for the shout out, Jen and Levi work hard for our entertainment and there's alot for you to enjoy! Be sure to join the Discord community if you haven't already for updates, events, and all the lovely people!
27.08.2025 20:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Rising 2025 - Tales Remembered, Lives Inspired | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone
Event Schedule / From Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. to Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)
Happy 12th anniversary to Final Fantasy 14! It's time for The Rising and a look back into the Calamity, this time featuring a kid on the hunt for....something! Finish this look back and get a cool looking minion!
#TheRising #FinalFantasy14
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27.08.2025 17:59 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Moonfire Faire 2025 - A Time to Thrill. A Time to Chill. | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone
Event Schedule / From Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)
It's Moonfire Faire! As summer winds down the Adventurer's Guild is still out to put on a show! Board the Queen Lhaminn for its pool, slides, cannons, and jumping puzzle and don't forget to do the quest and get yourself a nice looking outfit!
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19.08.2025 16:31 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep 156: My Chimerical Felt Romance — Weavers in Heavensward
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...
A story of starcrossed lovers held back by class station and a parent disapproving of their relationship! A tale as old as time...oh and also fabrics. Join Levi as he drags Jen through this very tropey series. Hope they make a few jackets cause it's Weaver time!
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11.08.2025 15:22 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Patch 7.3 Notes | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone
Patch 7.3 Notes
It's 7.3! The end of the Dawntrail story (allegedly), along with PVP resets, new maps, and the new Alliance Raid! Then coming soon: New Cosmic Explorations, Hildy quests, the Crafter's Society, and a new relic step!
Hear...The Promise of Tomorrow!
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05.08.2025 13:31 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Moogle Treasure Trove The Hunt for Allegory | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone
Event Schedule / From Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to the release of Patch 7.3
Speaking of Moogle pranks, clearly one must've put a forgettopost spell on me, cause the Mogtome event has been going on for a few weeks now! Be sure you get your one-of-a-kind coffee earring and other goodies such as mounts, armors, and an orchestration roll!
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25.07.2025 20:57 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep 1.5: FFXIV Beginner Survival Guide
New to Final Fantasy 14 and still figuring things out? We have you covered! In this episode we discuss how to tackle this massive game and untangle its myriad features. Consider this a survival guide ...
Hey, you! Are you playing the hit MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV on its extended free trial including its award winning expansions Heavensward and Stormblood and don't know what to do? Well Jen, Levi, and special guest Janelle talk about what you can do to the start!
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09.07.2025 14:01 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Pod Return to the Waking Sands - A Final Fantasy XIV 14 Lore Companion Podcast
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Hello Windy!
After a small delay (sorry!) we here at Pod Return are proud to announce we are now on Deezer! May it serve you well in getting off Spotify!
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07.07.2025 21:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
