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Speakers of Hydaelyn

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The FFXIV Community Podcast for Eorzeans everywhere! Covering the latest news from the Final Fantasy XIV community every week since 2014.

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76:47

Little Ladies' Day & EU Fan Fest Tickets | SoH | #492

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2026/02/25

Spring is near, and so is the 2026 edition of Little Ladies' Day in FFXIV! We discuss the many rewards for this event, and the hopes for the storyline and quality. We also discuss the player exclusive tickets for Fan Fest in Germany, The Crystalline Conflict Championships quarter final, and the date for patch 7.45. We also read your MogMail - among the topics: Lukile's initial hatred for Alphinaud, and FFXIV basing the next expansion on a past Final Fantasy. Welcome!► Patreon:

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74:01

FFXIV Mobile Is Dead & Discord is On Fire

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2026/02/19

It's been a quiet week in FFXIV, but we still have some interesting things to discuss. Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is tanking in China, and the bells seem to be tolling for the future of the project. We also discuss the rapid decline of Discord, and what it means for the future of online communities (if the worst is to happen), and in MogMail we discuss everything from The Black Shroud - to Final Fantasy XIII. Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon:

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76:53

Are FFXIV's Seasonal Events Good Again? | SoH |...

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2026/02/11

Valentione's Day 2026 is now out in FFXIV, and we give our honest review. Is this a sign of what's to come in this year's seasonal events? We also discuss the new optional items and the player exclusive ticket sales for the Berlin Fan Fest, as well as reading your MogMail where we discuss the main scenario writers, The Great Withering, and the remaining Ascians. Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member:

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107:23

Is Occult Crescent Dead Already?

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2026/02/04

FFXIV Patch 7.41 is out and with it came both the new crafting relic content and the next step in the Phantom Weapons relic quest. It seems Occult Crescent is being left behind a little, and we discuss what this means for the future of relics in the game. We also discuss the (at the time) upcoming Valentione's Day quest, and in MogMail we discuss the potential for a return to the First in 8.0. Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a

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78:17

NA & EU FFXIV Fan Fest Info

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2026/01/28

Patch 7.41 is out for FFXIV and we take a look at the special site which has been updated with new information, renders, and screenshots. We also discuss the new NA and EU Fan Fest info that's been released - an art contest, a glamour contest, and player exclusive ticket sales. We also discuss your MogMail; how will an expansion on the 9th deal with Living Memory, and what exactly is Creative Studio III working on besides FFXIV? (And a discussion about FFXII's gambit system). Welcome!MogMail:

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82:43

Soken, Tom Morello, & Caleb Shomo Interview

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2026/01/21

It has been a slow news week in the Final Fantasy XIV community, but we're here to bring you some of the news you might have missed. We look back at Myths of the Realm and ask if it would have been better as an 8-man raid similar to The Arcadion than an alliance raid, and what do you do when a seasonal event offers housing items, but you don't own a house? We also dive into an interview with Tom Morello, Caleb Shomo, and Masayoshi Soken about the creation of the song "Everything Burns" from the

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88:53

Korean Live Letter Q&A & Recasting G'raha Tia?

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2026/01/14

Yoshi-P has been answering FFXIV related questions during the Korean Live Letter last week. We discuss some of the most relevant questions. A new optional item is causing a little bit of a stir due to its appearance on male characters. And we dig into your MogMail and discuss a potential 'Return to Eorzea' expansion, 8.0 job speculation, and we discuss the potential recasting of G'raha Tia - is it necessary? Is G'raha Tia (and FFXIV) being held back because of Jonathan Bailey's schedule

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90:32

Yoshi-P New Year's Message & FFXIV Q&A

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2026/01/07

Happy New Year Eorzeans! Speakers of Hydaelyn is back, and we kick off the new year by going through and discussing Yoshi-P's new year's message to FFXIV players, the Fan Fest merchandise, as well as a review of this year's Heavensturn event. We also discuss a MogMail about the future of jobs in FFXIV - are we getting branching advanced jobs? And Yoshi-P did a Q&A during his 'Walk with Yoshi-P' new year's event on the JP servers, and we dig into the translation of the Q&A. Welcome back

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170:11

FFXIV 7.4 SPOILERCAST

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/12/24

It's the final episode of the year, and with Patch 7.4 released we're ready to give you our full breakdown and review of both the MSQ and Arcadion. We also discuss the many issues that came with the patch, the new limited time optional items, and our review of Starlight 2025! Speakers will be back on January 3rd 2026 live, and on January 7th on demand. Thank you for watching us throughout 2025! From all of us as Speakers Network - have a merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a happy new year! See you

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136:22

FFXIV 7.4 Patch Notes

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/12/16

Patch 7.4 is about to hit FFXIV, and it's time to dive into the massive patch notes! We also check the updated 7.4 special website, orchestral album, and the upcoming Starlight Celebration. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise: https://speakersxiv-shop.fourthwall.com/ ► Follow us on Bluesky:

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142:58

Live Letter XC (90) Breakdown

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/12/10

The 90th Letter from the Producer LIVE aired on Friday December 5th, and we are now ready to break it all down for you. The last chapter of the Arcadion - Heavyweight Tier, Glamour updates (big news), new gear, Frontline updates, Strategy Board, and much more. We also break down the trailer, discuss the changes to Mac OS support, and the upcoming Fan Fest Berlin ticket sales. Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT

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76:34

FFXIV's Fan Fest Concerns & Patch 7.4 Website

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/12/03

With the Fan Fests happening next year, concerns are already being raised about the event organizer in regards to disability accessibility. We also discuss Ascians in a VR world, and go through the brand new Patch 7.1 website! Welcome! Remember to leave a comment with your hot takes below, or use any of our other methods (our Discord server, or by going to https://speakersxiv.com/hottakes/).MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers

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77:58

Yoshi-P Considering Another Full Overhaul of FFXIV

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/11/26

In a recent interview with the Korean outlet Inven, Yoshi-P announced potential plans for a full overhaul of Final Fantasy XIV due to the change in player habits and time. We discuss the potential changes (involving changes to the Tomestome system) and how he could pull off another major rework of Final Fantasy XIV. We also discuss the upcoming Live Letter, digital upgrades for Collector's Editions, More DDoS news, and we discuss Yoshi-P's apology to Wuk Lamat voice actress Sena Bryer after all the

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92:22

FFXIV DDoS Attacks & Moogle Treasure Trove

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/11/19

A prolonged and very disruptive series of DDoS attacks have struck Final Fantasy XIV the past few weeks, with no clear end in sight. We discuss the issues people have been facing and how, if ever, it can be stopped. We also discuss the upcoming Moogle Treasure Trove - The Hunt For Revelation - and all the new items you can earn from the new moogle tomestones. Patch 7.38 also hit FFXIV the past week, so we naturally go through the patch notes of this tiny patch. We also read your MogMail - from which

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77:39

Square Enix Mass Layoffs & Push For AI

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/11/12

A wave of layoffs in Square Enix sparks worry, as the company enters the second year of its three year restructuring plan. We discuss the impact this will have on Square Enix as a whole, and if it will affect Final Fantasy XIV at all. The voice of G'raha Tia, Jonathan Bailey, was awarded the title "Sexiest Man Alive". We discuss if Jonathan Bailey is about to be replaced due to his likely high cost and limited schedule now. We also discuss mysteries in video games - and the risk of revealing too

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141:47

FFXIV Live Letter 89 (LXXXIX) FULL BREAKDOWN | SoH |...

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/11/05

The 89th Letter From The Producer LIVE has concluded, and it's time to break it all down. A very interesting Live Letter (Part 1) with lots of surprises! We also discuss the return of the Fall Guys collab, and the NA Fan Fest ticket sales. Welcome! MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/ *************************************** ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV ► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join ► Merchandise:

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93:47

What To Expect in FFXIV 7.4 - Live Letter 89 Speculation

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/10/31

With the Live Letter on the horizon, we discuss what new content for FFXIV we can expect to see presented during the 89th Letter from the Producer Live. We also discuss the now released cookbook, PULSE album, and a makeup collab that we're totally qualified to talk about. And if you love beavers, this is the episode for you! Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member:

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34:39

Furnishing Contest & All Saints' Wake Review | SoH |...

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/10/30

FFXIV's Furnishing Design Contest has concluded, and the list of winners is long! We go through almost all of them in today's episode and discuss the designs. We also discuss the upcoming Letter from the Producer Live (Live Letter) - as excitement once again begins to build as a new patch appears on the horizon! We also review the latest All Saints' Wake event - is it good? And Gaia appears as the representative for FFXIV in Dissidia Duellum... Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/►

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95:43

FFXIV Patch 7.35 Patch Notes

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/10/29

Patch 7.35 is here, and we dive into the patch notes for a surprisingly beefy .x5 patch! Is the new Deep Dungeon good? Was the Monster Hunter Wilds crossover a success? We also discuss the upcoming All Saints' Wake event, a new orchestral album, new optional items, and the second volume of CHronicles of Light - and of course - MogMail! Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member:

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84:33

FFXIV's Next Story Arc - Who Are The Winterers?

Speakers of Hydaelyn ·

2025/10/28

Days before patch 7.35, we dive into the new FFXIV x Monster Hunter Wilds collab website to discuss the depth and size of the collaboration. We also discuss whether FFXIV needs a 'Boss Roulette', and in the Great Discussion: Who are the Winterers and where are they taking us? Welcome!MogMail: https://speakersxiv.com/mogmail/► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpeakersXIV► Become a Speakers YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BQVHKP5x3Cs62MB0DF5EQ/join► Merchandise:

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