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The Buds put an end to Elidibus, and with that, the last of the unsundered Ascians is dead! Certainly this is a universally good thing that has no consequences whatsoever! Before they can take care of that, they've got some pesky tank quests to deal with, as well as an extremely tedious stretch of quests about going to get some grapes with kids that want to be Warriors of Lights. Why is it always...

The Buds begin the patch content for Shadowbringers and cover the Healer role quest! Along the way we meet far too many warriors of light for our liking and crash a fancy dinner party for one! Plus, in a landmark victory for laborers everywhere, the dungeon recap goblin gets his first paycheck! Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds Produced by Alex Hambroc...

It's Stormbuds LIVE! We talk about the final chapter of Shadowbringers wherein we learn the exarch's true plans, entreat the Ondo (remember them??) and discover the mysteries of the ancient ruins at the bottom of the Tempest! The final confrontation with Emet-Selch awaits! Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds Produced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome Barbatsis...

As the Buds approach the end of Shadowbringers, they chase after the last lightwarden of Kholusia himself: Lord Vaurthy! We learn the truth of Meol, engage in dwarven diplomacy and climb on the back of a massive golem to reach our target. Plus, a very special interview with the Lord himself! Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds Produced by Alex Hambrock a...

The admittedly sleep deprived Buds spend an exorbitant amount of time solving the world's most contrived Trolley Problem as they head back to Amh Araeng! They've got a lot to say about the relationship between Minfilia and the rest of the cast. After that, they revisit some new discord posts in what is surely the most chaotic Sharlayan Forum segment ever! Enjoy! Check us out on our socials and dis...

The Buds head off into the Rak'Tika Greatwood along with their new friend(?) Emet-Selch to learn the secrets of the Ronkan Empire! They meet up with Matoy'shtola and the Night's Blessed, deal with some very angry spiders and explore the dangers of the Rokan Empire with cute bunnies! What could possib-lie go wrong? Check us out on our socials and discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds Produced by A...

The Buds make their way to Il Mheg after rescuing the Oracle of Light, where they prep their best outfit for a dance with King Titania! Terrible vibes, endless chores and as of yet unfathomed war crimes await them in the Kingdom of Rainbows! Also this episode: the worst saxophone playing you've heard this side of the River Thaliak. You've been warned! Check us out on our socials and discord! https...

The Buds finally pick up their damn phone and head off to take care of things in the First! They meet a hooded man made of rocks, a really nice blonde lady and a not-so-nice authoritarian dictator with a supernatural power. What awaits them on this strange, extremely bright, purple planet? Check us out on our socials and discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds

Throw wide the gates, Buds! This week we deal with a pesky spam caller, a magic wall, a harsh rejection and a whole lot of plot twists as we cover patches 4.4 and 4.5 of FFXIV: Stormblood! We also talk a little bit about, sexy lady sacrifices, date movie spoilers and we bid Stormblood a fond farewell. Join is as we get ready to bring in the shadows! Check us out on our socials and discord! https:/...

Ah, the theater! Jerome and Alex go for a spot of light entertainment and enjoy the re-enactment of the Zodiac Brave story in Return to Ivalice! We learn a little bit about some fancy rocks, some Dalmascan resistance soldiers, and a lot about... vibrations. There's some other stuff, here, too, but it was so densely crammed into about twelve quests with no voice acting that we may have missed out o...

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The Budz(e) get a good workout by punching Tsukuyomi in the head and kicking the living daylights out of the Four Lords! It's great cardio! Also featured are a really good boat, a totally reasonable Garlean, and over-caffeinated thirty-somethings. CW: Suicide and sexual assault Check us out on our socials and discord! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds

Alex and Jerome continue on in their journey with the 4.1 and 4.2 MSQ recap! Today's topics include: Jerome constantly messing up the patch numbers, the game's weirdly horrific empathy for sex traffickers, making fun of Asahi's appearance, and so much more! Come see what we think about the state of affairs of the DLIF and the Resistance! Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here!...

This was a Stormbuds LIVE episode recorded on 2/18/23. On this episode, we cover the latter half of the Peaks, take some long walks on the Lochs and participate in the royal Hunt! What fun! Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds

The Buds take back Doma and head back into Gyr Abania as we close out the penultimate chapter of 4.0! We finally get answers to some really important questions, like "What's happening with our boy Grynewaht?" and, "What's Yotsuyu's DEAL?" We also learn a little something about Jerome's Tiktok algorithm, so that's fun. Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here! https://linkpop.com...

On this episode, the Buds aid the DLIF (Doman LIberation Front) in Yanxia and reunite with Lord Hien on the Azim Steppe. What sorts of trials, tribulations, contests and debauchery await us in the Bowl? Also discussed: Lyse's character arc, or rather, a lack thereof. Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds

This is a re-upload because out old audio was just playing Fracture instead of the entire episode on certain platforms. Sorry about this mix-up! I changed the name to just make it clear to myself that it's fixed - Jerome The Buds are back from their holiday break to kick some catfish, dodge some police and traverse the ruby sea! We also get started on our twelve step program, except it's just one...

The Stormbuds take on Stormblood! Our first chapter begins with an moderately successful attempt to recruit youths into the resistance and complete and total annihilation at the hands of Zenos. After a little light blackmail, the party sets sail to Doma, only to be kidnapped by mysterious forces! Golly gee, does anything ever go our way? Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here!...

On today's episode, the Buds roll credits on patch content for Heavensward! We wrap up quite a number of threads in this sequence of quests as we're reunited with our dear friends Yda and Papalymo. Also, we're introduced with a mysterious new character named Brachael. Wonder what her deal is? Join us as we get ready for war with the empire! Check us out on our socials and discord with the links he...

The Buds discuss the Shadow of Mhach and the Halloween event! Alternative titles for this episode: People Getting Shot Point Blank. Big Glassy Eyed Cat. Kaz Hirai Lopez. Little Goth Girl Queen. No Character Motivation. This Raid Is Boring. Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds

The Buds retell the Epic of Alexander and it takes about an hour and a half. What mysteries will we uncover while scaling the giant mecha-primal? Why is it named Alexander? Who is behind all this? The answer to all these questions is "yes." Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds

On this episode of the 'Budze, we finally bring an end to the Dragonsong War! In doing so, Jerome and Alex talk undergo set about them by Nidhogg, Hraesvelgr, and the creepy Unukalhai kid. Plus, a brand new segment! The segment comes first, actually. This intro is all backwards! Tune into see what side quests the 'Budze are completing! Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here! h...

We're back and we're buddier than ever! We help Ishgardians wrestle with their nation's troubled history and engage in some light sporting entertainment. On top of that, we're re-united with some of our fellow Scions! Stay tuned to see what Alex thinks of the Antitower! Wowee! Check us out on our socials and discord with the links here! https://linkpop.com/stormbuds

The Buds finish up 3.0! Taking the wisdom from the Great Gubal Library, we slam a ship into some floating rocks and kill a couple of Gods- as is typical for Final Fantasy. Many questions remain! What do our Buds think about HW so far? What's that big machine coming out of the Thaliak River? Who is cuter, Cheepchix, or Holepix? Exciting mysteries just waiting to be unraveled! Check us out on our so...

If you know this game, you knew this episode was a long time coming. If you don't know this game, then you didn't know this episode was a long time coming. But from now on, you will know that this episode will have been a long time coming any other time you think of this game. There will be other episodes like this, but this one is extra special. Also, we go to the Sea of Clouds. Check us out on o...