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Forgive yourself for what has happened. Remind yourself of what you've lost. Sing for those who have lost their voice. Go home, young son, go home.

Content warnings for this episode include: violence // confrontation // harm to animals // parent-child conflict // allusions to suicide // threats & taunting // severe injury // death // grief & loss // guilt & shame // complex family dynamics //
This episode is a particularly heavy one - please take care of yourself and access safe supports as needed.

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to ou...

So set the table, pour the wine, watch them toast what's never mine. You stand behind, unseen, unheard, their faithful dog without a word.

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic...

Sit and rest. Breathe deep. For this will be the last time you get to do so before the world changes. This is how the story begins. This is how the story ends.

Content warnings for this episode include: intensive exploration of death // multiple depictions of substance use // discussion of overdosing // allusions to and discussion of suicide // romance // heartbreak // parent-child conflict // grief & loss
This episode is a particularly heavy one - please take care of yourself and access safe supports as needed.

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This...

Bedlam's Night is in full swing as the party prepares for Shy to bind a coven... 

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming back our dear Kelli (she/her), as Blue B...

Things start to get witchy as Best Wishes gears up for Bedlam's Night, while Thistle and Esper go on a jaunt to Caradoc to visit an old friend...

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire...

Drink, my brothers, let fury dance. For nothing grows, when flames advance. One more pint, my taste is done. The river swells the rising flood.

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects...

Best Wishes continue their sidequests during the four month time jump, starting off with Thistle & Shy hunting some malevolent creatures in the Shadowfell...

This episode is sponsored by Alex Knight's new book, Wriggly Little Hands! Check it out at your favourite online bookstore retailer and enjoy the Goblin wholesomeness!

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue...

We're always so concerned about looking back. But what happens when we look forward? Are you the person you wish to be? Will you forgive yourself if you're not?

Content warnings for this episode include: grief // complex relationship dynamics // concealment of identity // love & romance // memory loss

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. In this episode, Katani/Nepthysaket is played by Em Carlson & Inanis Andrade is played by Jannes Wessels. For more of these characters, go listen to our first series, Oblivion, which you can find on your favourite podcast app...

Best Wishes embarks on some side-quests during a timejump of three or four months. In this first session, Shy goes with her family to Alussia, Miri & Blueberry deal with the Hinderlings, Thistle trains with the Sad Bandits, and Esper gets a taste of large scale battle within the Yasil against Yadira's mounting forces..

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler...

The road unseen, the sky's so vast. The yearning deep that never lasts. Horizon calls, you flee again. Now you rest, so far, so free from sin.

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music...

The party navigates a confrontation down in the Under City of Alussia, and makes their way back to Taywin to go on a very different kind of adventure...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming back the incredible Kelli (she/her) as Blueberry, Half-Elf...

When the time comes, they'll know you did what you needed to. You did it for the right reasons, and you let the tears come anyway. One for the lonely. One for the heartbroken. One for that which will never be. And one for those who are left behind. 

Content warnings for this episode include: grief & loss // child abandonment // romance // heartbreak // substance use // lies & concealment of identity // being watched // allusions to sex // rejection // religious undertones // death & a funeral // the woods // complex family dynamics // 

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. Th...

Wipe your god damned mouth, Sin Eater, and welcome to your Just Desserts - the talkback show for Sin Eater: Absolution! This episode is available publicly, but the rest will be available over at our Patreon at the Knucklebone tier! In this session, Jess & Adam dive into the show and the game, and what they have planned for us for the rest of the season. Now, take a sip of your coffee to cleanse your palate. The next course arrives soon. 

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign a...

You take your fill - never sated, never still. The weight you feel, the glutton's embrace devours all your time and space. Fed in body, starving soul - Evagrius, you take your toll. 

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can f...

Welcome to Absolution - the world of Shura and the House of Evagrius awaits. We hope you've brought your appetite. Let's start with an amuse bouche, shall we? 

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music a...

Best Wishes has a rejuvenating night after the Fey Ball, and makes their way to Alussia in the Water Elemental Plane to help Shy realign with the current...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for o...

Welcome to our third Godkiller: Balance Talkback, where Em, Gina & and our special guest, Aabria Iyengar, dive into your questions about our show thus far. Spoilers abound, so consider yourself warned! This talkback covers up to the end of Episode 12: Atoning, and drops lots of hints about the upcoming episodes. We responded to SO MANY QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY - thank you!! We talk about our process with the show, the characters and the world, as well as our experiences with the incredible guests we've had join us. 

We will absolutely be doing another one of these a...

The party attends a celebration in their honour at the Court of the Senaliesse, where there in frivolity, diplomacy, and some rekindling of romance on the dance floor...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for o...

What is broken can be mended. What is written can be edited. What is lost can be found again. Where did you go, when you let go of my hand? How have you changed now that you've come back?

Content warnings for this episode include: fear // allusions to mass death // knives as weapons // murder // allusions to systems of oppression & class struggle // religious overtones 

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twi...

Best Wishes rushes their way towards the Ipomea Vault as Thistle strives to affirm his title of First Warden of the Trigon and claim Oakheart, with the other teams close on their heels...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

C...

Welcome to our second Godkiller: Balance Talkback, where Em, Gina & Jannes dive into your questions about our show thus far. Spoilers abound, so consider yourself warned! This talkback covers up to Interlude 4: Betraying, and drops lots of hints about the upcoming episodes. We responded to SO MANY QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY - thank you!! We talk about our process with the show, the characters and the world, as well as our experiences with the incredible guests we've had join us. 

We will absolutely be doing another one of these at the end of the series, so feel f...

One link for those you've lost. One link for those you've found. And a link for yourself, to remember what ties you to those around you. We are nothing if not our bonds to each other.

Content warnings for this episode include: betrayal // grief & loss // war // romance // blood // body horror // knives as weapons // harm to animals // threats of violence // assisted suicide

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Issilus, The Broken Sister, is Aabria Iyengar. The voice of Tharakus, Abyss in Chains, is Si Rutherford. This season’s dr...

The party begins the Warden's Gauntlet to recover Oakheart, navigating the Whisperwood Trial before facing foes in the Red Wilds...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8pm P...

Best Wishes takes a jaunt to the Feywild and finds themselves in the radiant city of Elumé, enjoying a night out before a meeting with the High Court of the Senaliesse...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us...

Your chains are rattling. The walls are crumbling. The Titans are coming, High Priestess... are you ready to do your duty to restore balance?
 
 Content warnings for this episode include: betrayal // grief & loss // lies & concealment // body horror // corruption & possession // graphic violence // premeditated murder // blood // knives as weapons // harm to animals // self harm & allusions to suicide // religious overtones // war // fire // unsafe water // sexual undertones //

 Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Issilus, The Broken Sister, is Aabria Iyengar. The voice of Tharakus, Abyss in Chains, is Si Rutherford. Thi...

After returning home to Taywin, the party takes a moment to breathe as hearts are opened, lines are drawn, and plans are made for their next steps...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our M...

The party takes a moment to breathe after escaping Q'lor. Hearts opened, feelings shared, discoveries made, and a path forward emerges...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8p...

A little bonus content for all you GKB fans! I'm so thrilled today to drop Sounds of the Cradle, a music retrospective through some of the songs composed for GKB by our composer, Si Rutherford. Si has brought an incredible amount of depth and talent to our team and this show - truly, it wouldn't be the same show without him.

We have a selection of songs for you, with some accompanying insight from Si himself into his process and inspiration, followed by a little snippet from me about my FEELINGS... sorry, my thoughts on how I...

Best Wishes scrambles into combat at the Manor, dealing with the consequences that will change one of them forever...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8pm PST a...

You don't want to look at it. You don't want to see. But you need to. The Weave has a story for you, and you need to look at it to know. But be careful... while you are watching, who is watching you?

Content warnings for this episode include: grief & loss // betrayal // abandonment & rejection // death // corruption & possession // body horror // sleep paralysis // being watched // allusions to child endangerment // 

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Issilus, The Broken Sister, is Aabria Iyengar. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Car...

A hectic confrontation on the road upends the party, as they try to get themselves ready for one tasty party at the Murnau Manor...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes e...

Things go awry in the sewers below Q'lor, and Miri confronts an old friend about their shared past with Nedari...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8pm P...

What's inside you will sustain. What's inside you is a gift. What's inside you is a hope beyond hope. How do you slake your hunger? What would you give to feel whole again?

Content warnings for this episode include: food & feeding // grief & loss // betrayal // threats // body horror // family conflict // discussion of attempted murder

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Ungal, The Undying is Matthew Mercer. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our ma...

Esper reunites with Best Wishes on the dark streets of Q'lor, as they foray into the sights of Enoch Murneau & The Carnal Coven... 

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Mo...

It's HOT CRAZY DEATH, baby! We're back to see what Esper gets up to after he ran from the Cardic Gemini, with our dear sweet baby boy Sux Benedict, as the band faces off against foes in both metaphorical and literal hell..

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma...

Time. You thought you had more time. But between the Scion and the creeping form in the mirror, it has all come too fast. But goodness, aren't you hungry? Are you fed? Eat.

Content warnings for this episode include: police brutality // premeditated violence // deceit // power dynamics // forced confinement // corruption // nepotism // hunger & forced feeding & food // being watched // body horror // murder 

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Avaris Kerschel, The Scion of Perdition, is Brennan Lee Mulligan. The voice of Ungal, The Undying, is Matthew Mercer. This season’s d...

A plane shift gone wrong lands Best Wishes in the Plane of Ooze, where they do some heroics before FINALLY making it to Q'lor and making a strong first impression...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us l...

A prince amongst priests. A God amongst men. The darkness is your home, but be careful: what happens when the light is shone on your mortality?

Content warnings for this episode include: shadows & the dark // nepotism // corruption // religious overtones // power dynamics // greed // uninvited entry // condescension // violence // premeditated murder

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Ashmedai is Cody Heath. The voice of Avaris Kerschel, The Scion of Perdition, is Brennan Lee Mulligan. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who yo...

Best Wishes plots their next path, saying goodbye to Taywin, and making a stop over at Temple Felinis before returning to Miri's old stomping grounds...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Huge thanks to our special guests Kelli Ogmundson (she/her) as Blueberry, Half-Elf...

You have to run, you have to. You cannot fight the inevitable. And you have to remember that you can't fight the reality of what's right in front of you. What you see, what you know, and what you want. 

Content warnings for this episode include: grief // loss // death of a parent // parent-child conflict // gaslighting // being watched, pursed, & chased // burns & wounds // romance // heartbreak // threats of violence & persecution // systemic oppression and corruption

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign art...