
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 198 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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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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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 ... more
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 ... more
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!
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It’s going to take a decade to get there but I am excited to hear the Shadowbringers episodes!
It’s going to take a decade to get there but I am excited to hear the Shadowbringers episodes!
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, catching things I may have missed etc ! Love the podcast keep up the great work !
This is amazing! I was late to the ffxiv party — just finished ARR and I’m absolutely loving it! This is the perfect companion to the game. Great hosts! Very funny, entertaining and very informative. Five stars!
Just started as an Xbox sprout and have been looking for more in depth lore explanations other than the 40 min documentaries on YouTube. This show is INCREDIBLE. If you want to learn more about the lore from two people who care about on-boarding new players, this is the best one out there!
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Two-host suite dives into Final Fantasy XIV lore with a focus on in-depth storytelling, world-building, and patch-era backstories. Across episodes, the discussion spans monk, draconic politics, Ishgard intrigue, Moogles and Allied Societies, job quests, dungeons, and major arcs, all delivered with humorous banter, meta-commentary, and a habit of connecting game mechanics to story beats. The show stands out for its long-running, lore-forward approach, approachable explanations for newcomers, and a playful, fan-driven vibe that keeps conversations accessible even as the lore grows intricate. Listeners likely enjoy nerdy deep-dives, community engagement, and conversational chemistry between two well-versed hosts who balance rigor with levity. more
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