Best Collector S Quest Podcasts (2024)

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Martha Wainwright on Post-Divorce Confidence and ‘Folk Tits’ 55:10

15h ago55:10

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Martha Wainwright was born into a world of music and folk fame, with songwriter parents Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle and brother Rufus. In this episode, Martha opens up about love and jealousy, the profound impact of losing her mother to cancer, and how she discovered new sexiness following her divorce. Martha Wainwright’s memoir is ca…

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Ep 114: The Three Collectors 59:53

2d ago59:53

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Hildibrand returns in the Case of the Three Collectors! As we struggle to capture the weapon thief, Hildibrand struggles against a new nemesis: Intruding Inspector Briardien. Join us for armament intrigue and family needs in this continuation of the Hildibrand saga! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www…

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One Man’s Meticulous Quest to Cure Grief 48:20

8d ago48:20

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After Cody Delistraty’s mom died in his early 20s he decided to turn his grief into a research project with one central question: can grief be cured? In this episode, he talks to Anna about all of the various remedies he tried, what worked, and what lessons he learned along the way. Cody’s book is called The Grief Cure: Looking For the End of Loss …

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Ep 113: The Rise and Fall of Gentlemen 57:31

4d ago57:31

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The Hildibrand saga begins! Our hapless Warrior of Light becomes enmeshed in the bizarre reality of Inspector Hildibrand and his ever-growing entourage as he tracks down a blade-snatching duelist. Suspend your disbelief and pack a spare coatee (or two!) for The Case of The Immaculate Deception. You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj pod…

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The Weight of Love 54:02

15d ago54:02

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Your stories about how navigating weight and body size inside a relationship has sometimes made your partnerships stronger…and sometimes broken them apart. Since we originally recorded this episode in 2021, the way we talk about weight loss has changed with drugs like Ozempic. We want to hear more of your stories about weight and love especially if…

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Ep 112: Mist Connections — Hullbreaker Isle 40:30

11d ago40:30

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It's another side dungeon, by the onion! The tropical face of Hullbreaker Isle conceals HUGE secrets about a major figure. Krak open the true identity of Mistbeard with us in this FFXIV side story. You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark o…

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Two Friends, at 35 and 95, Confront Loss and Find Hope 53:51

26d ago53:51

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Climate activists Jess Serrante and Joanna Macy are 60 years apart. They’re also close friends who’ve been sharing stories and commiserating about the state of the world for the past 10 years. When Jess experienced a crisis and started questioning whether her activism was really effective, Joanna provided a framework that changed everything. In thi…

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Ep 111: Vile Eye Club — Dragoons in FFXIV 1:12:30

18d ago1:12:30

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The Eye has been kidnapped by Estiniens. Are you a bad enough Dragoon to rescue the Eye of Nidhogg? You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Music from #Uppbeat …

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Life and Death Inside the Playboy Mansion 53:31

1M ago53:31

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Crystal met Hugh Hefner when she was 21 and he was 81. They spent 10 years together at the Playboy mansion before he died and she became a widow. In this episode she reflects on their marriage, and how she’s changed since. Crystal Hefner’s memoir is called Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay …

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Ep 110: Everyone's Revenge — Wanderer's Palace Hard 39:10

25d ago39:10

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Previously we entered the Wanderer's Palace on a Tonberry-slaying mission, but now we are on a Tonberry-saving mission! No sooner had we freed the creatures from their rancor than a band of Mamool Ja entered the palace to capture and kill those same Tonberries. We will not let this stand, by the onion! Join us for a Tonberry rescue in the hard vers…

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Miranda July’s Perimenopausal Thriller 57:55

1M ago57:55

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When Miranda July entered her early forties, she noticed a grim feeling emerge. “It wasn't coming from me,” she said, “I guess it came from this lack of imagery, or stories, or even just basic medical information about what was going to happen next with my body.” The dearth of information and near absence of cultural mythology about perimenopause a…

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Ep 109: Let Us Cling Together 45:20

1M ago45:20

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We finally close out patch 2.4's story with A LOT of cutscenes. Plots and counterplots are cooking as we approach the end of Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. © SQUA…

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A Former Debt Collector's Unpaid Bills 37:08

2M ago37:08

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When Angela first started working at a debt collection agency, she says she barely understood what her job was. "I was so completely awestruck that people didn't pay their bills," she told Anna in 2019, when this episode originally aired. Angela ended up working as a collector for 15 years, working her way up and getting monthly bonuses for getting…

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Ep 108: Eyes Unclouded 1:13:04

1M ago1:13:04

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Now that we got The Ivy, it's time to get Shiva! ...As soon as we solve this missing aetheryte problem. Joining us on this adventure will be a special guest from Sharlayan! We look forward to a long and productive collaboration with them. In this episode, we continue with the lengthy patch 2.4 main scenario quest in Final Fantasy 14. You can reach …

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Olympic Legend Greg Louganis on Outliving and Outperforming Expectations 44:49

2M ago44:49

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During the 1988 Summer Olympics, diver Greg Louganis was competing under extreme pressure. In the preliminary round, he split his head open on the diving board, got stitched up, and decided to stay in the competition. He was also carrying a secret that only a few people knew: six months before the Olympics began, Greg learned that he was HIV positi…

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Ep 107: In Flagrante Delicto 36:36

2M ago36:36

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It's time for The Ivy to get trimmed! Evidence be damned, we'll make our move. Also, there is HUGE news in Garlemald! Join us for some light international intrigue in this continuation of the A Realm Reborn patch 2.4 MSQ. You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv FINAL FANTASY is …

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What’s Missing From the Overdose Crisis Conversation 52:26

2M ago52:26

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From a young age, James T. Morrison used drugs to help him feel better. He started with pills that were prescribed to him–medications like Xanax and Klonopin–but he soon moved on to basically whatever he could get his hands on. In this episode, James discusses his experience with substance use disorder, housing instability, and the criminal justice…

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Ep 106: The Greater Good 54:09

2M ago54:09

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We pick up the trail of Lady Iceheart, attempting to stop her from summoning Shiva. The heretics are dug in across Coerthas though, and we struggle to keep up with their schemes. Join us as we continue with the patch 2.4 main scenario in Final Fantasy XIV! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.c…

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The Mayor of the Most Controversial City in the U.S. 55:56

2M ago55:56

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San Francisco mayor London Breed grew up learning again and again about the dangers of drugs and addiction. She lived in public housing in the city in the 1980’s and saw friends and family members in her community get hooked, get sick, and sometimes pass away. Fast forward to now, and San Francisco is seeing sky-high overdose numbers (though they’r…

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Ep 105: Intercession of Saints 39:47

2M ago39:47

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As the main scenario approaches Heavensward, we finally get some serious Ishgard action! Alphinaud is granted an audience with a high ranking official after being ignored countless times. If the cloistered nation is willing to negotiate though, they are sure to ask a heavy price. Join us as we continue on with the Final Fantasy 14 main scenario que…

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

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Martha Wainwright on Post-Divorce Confidence and ‘Folk Tits’ 55:10

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Ep 114: The Three Collectors 59:53

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One Man’s Meticulous Quest to Cure Grief 48:20

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Ep 113: The Rise and Fall of Gentlemen 57:31

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The Weight of Love 54:02

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Ep 112: Mist Connections — Hullbreaker Isle 40:30

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Two Friends, at 35 and 95, Confront Loss and Find Hope 53:51

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Ep 111: Vile Eye Club — Dragoons in FFXIV 1:12:30

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Life and Death Inside the Playboy Mansion 53:31

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Ep 110: Everyone's Revenge — Wanderer's Palace Hard 39:10

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Miranda July’s Perimenopausal Thriller 57:55

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Ep 109: Let Us Cling Together 45:20

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A Former Debt Collector's Unpaid Bills 37:08

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Ep 108: Eyes Unclouded 1:13:04

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Olympic Legend Greg Louganis on Outliving and Outperforming Expectations 44:49

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Ep 107: In Flagrante Delicto 36:36

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What’s Missing From the Overdose Crisis Conversation 52:26

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Ep 106: The Greater Good 54:09

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The Mayor of the Most Controversial City in the U.S. 55:56

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Ep 105: Intercession of Saints 39:47

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