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Thousand Faces / Ethan Brandt

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, letting those choices drive the story.

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

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  • S3 · E22
    Yesterday · 1 hr 30 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 22: "A Tragedy in Three Parts", Part I

    The story of our heroes and their plight starts long ago. Let's peer back together, shall we, to 42 years ago. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Zhou Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Kaldian Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E21
    August 27 · 1 hr 56 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 21: "Modified Memories"

    A deal has been struck. But that was the easy part. The messy parts are yet to come. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Zhou Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Kaldian Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 features memory manipulation and complicated family relationships from 1:00:00-1:21:00 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E20
    August 6 · 1 hr 27 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 20, Part 2: "The Cat & Chicken"

    The small town of Makeshift is barely noted on any maps. But tonight, it will host a very important negotiation. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Zhou Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Kaldian Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control,guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture. Specific Timestamps for Episode 20, Part 2: Sexual Content throughout [41:20-41:42 & 46:10-46:32] Self Flagellation 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E20
    July 16 · 1 hr 15 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 20, Part 1: "The Cat & Chicken"

    The small town of Makeshift is barely noted on any maps. But tonight, it will host a very important negotiation. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Zhou Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Kaldian Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control,guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture. Specific Timestamps for Episode 20, Part 1: [56:00-59:20] Gore; harm to sex workers 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E19
    July 2 · 2 hr 1 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 19: "The Blaze of Virtue"

    Hard discussions. A safe haven. A bustling brothel. Our story continues as time continues to slip away. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Zhou Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Kaldian Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E18
    June 11 · 2 hr 13 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 18: "The Queen's Justice"

    Mountain winds. Five blazing stars. Our heroes have survived, but there's no time to celebrate. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Zhou Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Kaldian Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E17
    May 21 · 1 hr 58 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 17: "The Fall"

    Things are looking grim from up here. The Battle for the Grasp continues as each side grows more and more desperate. Hold on, it's gonna get messy! Just remember: It isn't the fall that kills you. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Kaldian Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E16
    April 23 · 1 hr 56 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 16: "Pride"

    Baalzebul, Lord of the Seventh, is ready to get his hands dirty. Our heroes stand against one of the Archdevils of the Hells on the floating ramparts of the Grasp. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E15
    April 2 · 2 hr

    Lords of Sin || Episode 15: "The Battle of the Grasp"

    One problem dealt with, but an imminent threat remains. The Battle of the Grasp is about to begin! Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 potentially distressing topics: adult language, fantasy violence, mind control,guns and bladed weaponry, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, religion, cults, and torture. Specific Content Warnings for Episode 15: [24:38-24:40] - Dismemberment 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 Brandt

  • S3 · E14
    March 12 · 1 hr 16 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 14: "Bargaining Time"

    Kairn, the Morning Star, Father of Time, speeds towards the Grasp. Our Politician and Soldier attempt to bargain. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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

  • S3 · E13
    February 26 · 1 hr 59 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 13: "Race Against Time"

    The Fourth Terrace is falling and the roars of dragons rise! Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 bRANDT

  • S3 · E12
    February 6 · 2 hr 3 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 12, Part 2: "Light the Fuse"

    The Skywatch are falling. Tensions are rising. The drums of resistance begin to beat. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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

  • S3 · E12
    January 15 · 1 hr 17 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 12, Part 1: "Kindling"

    Thaval-Ahim is fracturing. Will our heroes heal the rift? Or drive a further wedge? Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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

  • S3 · E11
    Dec 25, 2025 · 58 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 11, Part 2: "The Trial of Shin of the Sky Fist"

    Some punishment has already been exacted, but the fate of Shin remains in the hands of his comrades and the Pinnacle Court. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty Schulting as Kalista, Mav as Korrin, and Ethan Brandt did...all the otherstuff. 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/gobuffyourself Content Warning for Lords of Singenerally: Lords of Sin is a very dark, 18+ game and most episodeshave 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. Specific Content Warnings for Episode 11, Part 2: Refugee Experience / Homelessness [6:00-16:00 & 55:09 -55:20] 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

  • S3 · E11
    Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min

    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 is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 Ethan Episode 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.

  • S3 · E10
    Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min

    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 is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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/gobuffyourself 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 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

  • S3 · E9
    Oct 25, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min

    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 is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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 Ethan 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.

  • S3 · E8
    Oct 9, 2025 · 2 hr 18 min

    Lords of Sin || Episode 8: "Fallen Angels"

    A city partially destroyed, but safe for now. Six archdevils remain. Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty Schulting as Kalista, Mav as Korrin, and Etha Brandt as DM 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 Ethan 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.

  • Sep 26, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Lords of Sin || Short Rest 1

    Even heroes need a break. Join all seven of us as we take a second to breathe and reflect on the first 7 session of Lords of Sin! (Listen to the full 2.5 hours on our Patreon, www.patreon.com/gobuffyourself) Lords of Sin is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty Schulting as Kalista, Mav as Korrin, and Ethan did...all theother 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/gobuffyourself 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 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 fromPixabay. Sound editing and all that by Ethan

  • S3 · E7
    Sep 11, 2025 · 2 hr 28 min

    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 is Cory J. Phillips as Shin Danielle Phillips as Valkerie TheMalloMan as Lorwryn Aaron as Jaeger Matty 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 Ethan

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