Go Buff Yourself!

Narrative tabletop roleplaying. Grim fantasy, Horror, Wacky Romps, Moral Consequence, and Immersive Audio. All in one place. Go Buff Yourself is a cinematic TTRPG actual-play podcast featuring original worlds, multiple systems, dark fantasy, and character-driven storytelling. We believe in the power of player-choice, let If you want to jump into the deep-end, start with "Lords of Sin" Episode 1. If you want a taste, check out "Another Bug Hunt", a Mothership mini-series. || New Lords of Sin episodes every other Thursday || GM'd and edited by Ethan Brandt

Lords of Sin || Episode 11, Part 1: "Pretrial Motions"

A few preliminary matters need tending to before Shin stands trial in front of the Pinnacle Court of Thaval-Ahim.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt did...all the other stuff.Check out Go Buff Yourself on Patreon!Our session episodes will never be behind a paywall, but if you want to support the pod, get access to some extra BTS goodies and all that, $5 gets you all of it! www.patreon.com/gobuffyourselfContent Warning for Lords of Sin generally: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture.Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+, ASKII, Syrinscape, Epidemic and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay. Sound editing and all that by EthanEpisode 11 part 1 Content Warnings: Thirst and Starvation [57:10-1:02:00]If there are any specific content warnings you feel we missed and should be included, please write us and let us know where and what tag to include. We strive to help protect our listeners, but know we can miss things, so please help us keep everything safe for everyone.

12-04
01:11:26

Lords of Sin || Episode 10: "Justice"

The Lower Terrace is under curfew and Shin is under arrest. The Heroes of Highgale are having a rough start here in Thaval-Ahim.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt did all the other stuff.Check out Go Buff Yourself on Patreon!Our session episodes will never be behind a paywall, but if you wantto support the pod, get access to some extra BTS goodies and allthat, $5 gets you all of it! www.patreon.com/gobuffyourselfContent Warning for Lords of Sin generally: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture.Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+, Epidemic Sound, ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects fromPixabay. Sound editing and all that by Ethan

11-13
01:53:38

Lords of Sin || Episode 9: "Thaval-Ahim"

On the peaks of the Belt of the World: Thaval-Ahim. A deserted home. An interfering monk.An old friend.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt as the DM.Content Warning for Lords of Sin : Lords of Sin is a very dark,18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture. This episode also has the following specific content warnings:Classism, Xenophobia [1:10:34-1:18:12]Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+, ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay. Sound editing and all that by EthanIf there are any specific content warnings you feel we missed and should be included, please write us and let us know where and what tag to include.

10-25
01:31:00

Lords of Sin || Episode 8: "Fallen"

A city partially destroyed, but safe for now. Six archdevils remain.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Etha Brandt as DMCheck out Go Buff Yourself on Patreon!Our session episodes will never be behind a paywall, but if you want to support the pod, get access to some extra BTS goodies and all that, $5 gets you all of it! www.patreon.com/gobuffyourselfContent Warning for Lords of Sin generally: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture.Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+, ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay. Sound editing and all that by EthanIf there are any specific content warnings you feel we missed and should be included, please write us and let us know where and what tag to include. We strive to help protect our listeners, but know we can miss things, so please help us keep everything safe for everyone.

10-09
02:18:30

Lords of Sin || Episode 7: "Wrath's Wake"

Death isn't always permanent, but everything has its cost. And the Hells demand a heavy price.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt did...all the other stuff.Content Warning for Lords of Sin : Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture.This episode also has the following specific content warnings: Harm to animals [2:14:45-2:15:15]Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+,ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects fromPixabay. Sound editing and all that by EthanEpisode 2 Content Warnings: Mind control [1:26:00-end of episode],depiction of nudity [1:32:50], dubious consent scenario[1:37:40-1:37:52], sexual content [1:37:40-1:37:52], blood & goredepiction [1:43:15-1:43:21]. If there are any specific content warnings you feel we missed andshould be included, please write us and let us know where and whattag to include. We strive to help protect our listeners, but know wecan miss things, so please help us keep everything safe for everyone.

09-11
02:28:55

Lords of Sin || Episode 6: "Wrath"

The sky grows bright and the Archduchess of Avernus approaches. Whether Highgale falls or endures will be decided in the following moments.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt as the Dungeon MasterContent Warning for Lords of Sin: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture.Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+, ASKII, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay. Sound editing and all that by Ethan Brandt

08-21
02:22:44

Lords of Sin || Episode 5: "Hell Gate"

A portal from the First Circle of the Hells. A hellish army waiting to step into Highgale. Six battered heroes stand in their way.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt as the Dungeon MasterContent Warning for Lords of Sin: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture.Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+, ASKII, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay. Sound editing and all that by Ethan Brandt

08-07
02:01:30

Lords of Sin || Episode 4: "Under Burning Skies"

The Tower of Bells stands, but will Highgale fall under a burning sky? The Archduchess of Avernus cometh.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt as the Dungeon MasterContent Warning for Lords of Sin: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentiallydistressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control,guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicatedrelationships, religion, cults, and torture.Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+,ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects fromPixabay. Sound editing and all that by Ethan

07-24
01:49:53

Lords of Sin || Episode 3: "The Bells of Highgale"

Highgale is under attack. A tower, a symbol, and a desperate attempt to save it before it's too late.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt did...all the other stuff.Check out Go Buff Yourself on Patreon! Our session episodes will never be behind a paywall, but if you want to support the pod, get access to some extra BTS goodies and all that, $5 gets you all of it! www.patreon.com/gobuffyourselfContent Warning for Lords of Sin generally: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control,guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture.Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+,ASKII, Syrinscape, Epidemic and TableTopAudio. Additional SoundEffects from Pixabay. Sound editing and all that by Ethan

07-10
01:59:13

Lords of Sin || Episode 2: "Crown's Council"

Today the Queen summons the Crown's Council. Today Yvvor holds its breath.Lords of Sin isCory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty Schulting as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt did...all the other stuff.Content Warning for Lords of Sin generally: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture. Episode 2 Content Warnings: Mind control [1:26:00-end of episode], depiction of nudity [1:32:50], dubious consent scenario [1:37:40-1:37:52], sexual content [1:37:40-1:37:52]. Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+,ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay. Sound editing and all that by Ethan Brandt

06-26
01:54:25

Lords of Sin || Episode 1: "Bad Omens"

Seven stars in the sky move closer to aligning and six heroes from across the world of Yvvor are summoned to Highgale.Content Warning for Lords of Sin generally: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture. Additional Content Warnings for "Bad Omens": ArachnophobiaLords of Sin is:Cory J. Phillips as ShinDanielle Phillips as ValkerieTheMalloMan as LorwrynAaron as JaegerMatty as Kalista,Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt did...all the other stuff.Ambient noise and music provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+, ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio. Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay. Sound editing and all that by Ethan

06-12
02:55:32

"Another Bug Hunt", Part 5.2 || MOTHERSHIP Actual Play Mini-Campaign

Now for the other half of the conclusion.... Dr. Wilson, Dr. Carpenter, and the synthetic, Charles, have split from the other three members and prepare to make a desperate attempt to escape Samsa VI with their lives. Will they make it off the planet? Will the bring anyone else home alive? Find out in this, Part 2 of the conclusion of the "Another Bug Hunt" mini-campaign! This episode and Part 5.1 will eventually be combined into a single episode, but here's the second group until then! CONTENT WARNING: This is a sci-fi horror game and features numerous content warnings: arachnophobia, body horror, isolation, claustrophobia, violence, language, and gore. Players: Jack A. as Charles Jolly Yellow Nerd as Dr. Wilson Sammy B. as Dr. Carpenter Warden: Ethan Brandt Ambience and Music from PocketBard, ASKII, Monument Studios, Ocular, and TableTopAudio

01-21
02:06:18

"Another Bug Hunt", Part 5.1 || MOTHERSHIP Actual Play Mini-Campaign

Our crew is split into two groups. Holliway, Wiz, and Reese have made their way into an underground tunnel system, following familiar, whispered voices to somewhere...alien. Suit up and get ready to drop into orbit! Episode four of a mini-campaign running the Mothership storyline, "Another Bug Hunt"! This episode and Part 5.2 will eventually be combined into a single episode, but here's the first group until then! CONTENT WARNING: This is a sci-fi horror game and features numerous content warnings: arachnophobia, body horror, isolation, claustrophobia, violence, language, and gore. Players: Cory J Phillips as Staff Sgt Holliway Sean as 'Wiz' Wesler Gabby as Reese Warden: Ethan Brandt Ambience and Music from PocketBard, ASKII, Monument Studios, and TableTopAudio

01-19
01:48:43

"Another Bug Hunt", Part 4 || MOTHERSHIP Actual Play Mini-Campaign

Descending the walls of a reactor chimney while exobiological lifeforms emerge all around...what could go wrong? The crew is descending deep into Heron facility to flood-proof of the base's reactor. Suit up and get ready to drop into orbit! Episode four of a mini-campaign running the Mothership storyline, "Another Bug Hunt"! CONTENT WARNING: This is a sci-fi horror game and features numerous content warnings: arachnophobia, body horror, isolation, claustrophobia, violence, language, and gore. Players: Cory J Phillips as Staff Sgt Holliway Jolly Yellow Nerd as David Freeman Sean as 'Wiz' Wesler Sam B. as Dr. Dan Carpenter Jack as Charles Gabby as Reese Warden: Ethan Brandt Ambience and Music from PocketBard, ASKII, Monument Studios, and TableTopAudio

01-19
02:24:46

"Another Bug Hunt", Part 3 || MOTHERSHIP Actual Play Mini-Campaign

Suit up and get ready to drop into orbit! Episode three of a mini-campaign running the Mothership storyline, "Another Bug Hunt"! At the end of our second episode, the crew tore away from Greta Base towards the Heron Terraforming Colony, all the while being pursued by one of those...things. Will they make it to Heron alive? Let's find out! CONTENT WARNING: This is a sci-fi horror game and features numerous content warnings: arachnophobia, body horror, isolation, claustrophobia, violence, language, and gore. Players: Cory J Phillips as Staff Sgt Holliway Jolly Yellow Nerd as David Freeman Sean as 'Wiz' Wesler Sam B. as Dr. Dan Carpenter Jack as Charles Gabby as Reese Warden: Ethan Brandt Ambience and Music from PocketBard, ASKII, Monument Studios, and TableTopAudio

01-15
02:22:22

"Another Bug Hunt", Part 2 || MOTHERSHIP Actual Play Mini-Campaign

Suit up and get ready to drop into orbit! Episode two of a mini-campaign running the Mothership storyline, "Another Bug Hunt"! At the end of our first episode, three of the crew encountered a marine acting very strangely. Upon disturbing the marine, something burst from their body! MAKE A FEAR SAVE! CONTENT WARNING: This is a sci-fi horror game and features numerous content warnings: arachnophobia, body horror, isolation, claustrophobia, violence, language, and gore. Players: Cory J Phillips as Staff Sgt Holliway Jolly Yellow Nerd as David Freeman Sean as 'Wiz' Wesler Sam B. as Dr. Dan Carpenter Jack as Charles Gabby as Reese Warden: Ethan Brandt Ambience and Music from PocketBard, ASKII, and TableTopAudio

01-08
02:37:27

"Another Bug Hunt", Part 1 || MOTHERSHIP Actual Play Mini-Campaign

Suit up and get ready to drop into orbit! Episode one of a mini-campaign running the Mothership storyline, "Another Bug Hunt"! CONTENT WARNING: This is a sci-fi horror game and features numerous content warnings: arachnophobia, body horror, isolation, claustrophobia, violence, language, and gore. Players: Cory J Phillips as Staff Sgt Holliway Jolly Yellow Nerd as David Freeman Sean as 'Wiz' Wesler Sam B. as Dr. Dan Carpenter Jack as Charles Gabby as Reese Warden: Ethan Brandt Ambience and Music from PocketBard and TableTopAudio

01-01
02:38:10

City of the Crimson Tower, Chapter 22: "Unkind Skies"

A train departs. A weary road lies ahead. An unkindness beats its wings. A place to rest and a knock on the door. The Five and Ira are off the train and start making their way forward....but they are not alone.You can watch past sessions on our YouTube channel(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZFlmzz8Up75qaxPxzTuZtXwLb2XYq0R4)DM: Ethan Brandt (Thousand Faces Cosplay / The Buff DM) Brawk: Lauren (95PercentLauren / Thousand Faces Cosplay) Karina: Matty (mithril_cosplays) Hawthorne: Sally (SallyQuinnCreations) Nyne: Mav (DigitalClubhouseTV) Gloria: Anna Margaret (itsannamargaret) Ambient noise provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+, www.MyNoise.net, ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio Ending track: "Dead Wrong" by Jeremy Blake Additional Sound Effects fromPixabay. Additional music from ASKII and Monument Studios with permission. Editing and all that by Ethan BrandtContent Warning for The City of the Crimson Tower generally - City of the Crimson Tower is a dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring the following potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, memory loss, depression, emotional abuse and manipulation, hallucinations, grief, trauma, emesis, complex and complicated relationships, and depictions of gore and blood.

04-13
01:32:22

City of the Crimson Tower, Chapter 21: "Last Train to Vallaki Hills, Part 4"

Reflections don't always show you what you want to see. When you look in the mirror, are you happy with the reflection staring back at you?You can watch past sessions on our YouTube channel(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZFlmzz8Up75qaxPxzTuZtXwLb2XYq0R4)or listen on our podcast, Go Buff Yourself(www.allmylinks.com/gobuffyourself-ttrpg)Content Warning for The City of the Crimson Tower: City of the Crimson Tower is a dark, 18+ game and most episodes have a high likelihood of featuring: adult language, fantasy violence, memory loss, depression, emotional abuse and manipulation, hallucinations, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, and depictions of gore and blood.DM: Ethan Brandt (Thousand Faces Cosplay / The Buff DM) Brawk: Lauren (95PercentLauren / Thousand Faces Cosplay) Karina: Matty (mithril_cosplays) Hawthorne: Sally (SallyQuinnCreations) Nyne: Mav (DigitalClubhouseTV) Gloria: Anna Margaret (itsannamargaret) Ambient noise provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+,www.MyNoise.net, ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio Ending track: "Dead Wrong" by Jeremy Blake Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay. Additional music from ASKII and Monument Studios with permission. Editing and all that by Ethan Brandt

04-12
01:12:09

City of the Crimson Tower, Chapter 20: "Last Train to Vallaki Hills, Part 3"

The Five are on board a strange train. A disembodied head. Screaming people fast asleep. A demented puppet show. All aboard the last train to Vallaki Hills!You can watch past sessions on our YouTube channel(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZFlmzz8Up75qaxPxzTuZtXwLb2XYq0R4)or listen on our podcast, Go Buff Yourself(www.allmylinks.com/gobuffyourself-ttrpg)DM: Ethan Brandt (Thousand Faces Cosplay / The Buff DM) Brawk: Lauren (95PercentLauren / Thousand Faces Cosplay) Karina: Matty (mithril_cosplays) Hawthorne: Sally (SallyQuinnCreations) Nyne: Mav (DigitalClubhouseTV) Gloria: Anna Margaret (itsannamargaret) Ambient noise provided by Monument Studios Fantasy+,www.MyNoise.net, ASKII, Syrinscape, and TableTopAudio Ending track:"Dead Wrong" by Jeremy Blake Additional Sound Effects fromPixabay. Additional music from ASKII and Monument Studios withpermission. Editing and all that by Ethan BrandtBe sure to check out our Mothership mini-campaign, "AnotherBug Hunt", and our Feywild Adventure, "The Wylde Beyond"!

04-09
01:16:27

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