Recorded live at WonderCon 2017. The regular cast of Critical Role discuss "Deals in the Dark" (1x92) and answer questions from the audience.
Liam, Marisha, Matt, and Taliesin discuss "Critical Role One-Shot: Trinket's Honey Heist"
Welcome to the very special fireside chat edition of Talks Machina. If you had questions after the campaign wrap-up special, this is the place for you.
Join Brian W. Foster as he moderates a special episode featuring the cast of Critical Role from the arena at WonderCon 2018. Watch as they dive deep into the adventures of the Critical Role Campaigns and answer your burning questions.
Matt and Travis join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's new path in Critical Role Episode 19 'The Gentleman's Path'
Ashley and Taliesin join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's path to the swamp in Critical Role Episode 20 'Labenda Awaits'
Liam and Marisha join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's tangle with a troll in Critical Role Episode 21 'Stalker in the Swamp'
Travis and Laura join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's safehouse plunder in Critical Role Episode 22 'Lost Treasures'
Matt and Sam join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's departure from the swamp in Critical Role Episode 23 'Have Bird, Will Travel'
Taliesin and Marisha join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's Hupperdook adventures in Critical Role Episode 24 'The Hour of Honor'
Ashley and Sam join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's battle with the clockwork Gear Warden in Critical Role Episode 25 'Divergent Paths'
Taliesin, Matt, and Ashly Burch join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's devastating losses in Critical Role Episode 26 'Found & Lost'
Taliesin and Sumalee Montano join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's new allies in Critical Role Episode 27 'Converging Fury' and Episode 28 'Within the Nest'
Marisha and Liam join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's rescue mission in Critical Role Episode 29 'The Stalking Nightmare'
Laura and Travis join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's reunion in Critical Role Episode 30 'The Journey Home'
Matt and Marisha join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's downtime in Zadash in Critical Role Episode 31 'Commerce & Chaos'
Sam and Liam join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's journey south to the coast in Critical Role 'Beyond the Boundaries'
Liam and Taliesin join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's introduction to Jester's home in Critical Role Episode 33 'The Ruby and the Sapphire'
Laura and Matt join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's dangerous descent below Nicodranas in Critical Role Episode 34 'Encroaching Waters'
Liam and Marisha join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's unusual diplomatic tactics in Critical Role Episode 35 'Dockside Diplomacy'
Travis and Matt join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's accidental naval expeditions in Critical Role Episode 36 'O Captain, Who's Captain?'
Travis joins Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's revelations about Fjord's patron in Critical Role Episode 37 'Dangerous Liaisons'
Taliesin and Sam join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's journey to a snake infested island in Critical Role Episode 38 'Welcome to the Jungle'
Liam and Taliesin join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's temple discoveries in Critical Role Episode 39 'Temple of the False Serpent'
Laura and Travis join Brian W. Foster to discuss Laura's first time as a DM in her magical one-shot, 'The Club of Misfits'
Marisha and Matt join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's "continued alliance" with Avantika in Critical Role Episode 40 'Dubious Pursuits'
Taliesin and Liam join guest host Dani Carr to discuss the Mighty Nein's embrace of piracy in Critical Role Episode 41 'A Pirate's Life for Me'
Laura and Marisha join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's arrival in Darktow in Critical Role Episode 42 'A Hole in the Plan'
Travis and Marisha join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's showdown with Avantika and the Plank King in Critical Role Episode 43 'In Hot Water'
Liam and Taliesin join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's investigation of Fjord's shipwreck in Critical Role Episode 44 'The Diver's Grave'
Matt and Sam join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's curious new ally and her mysterious toy in Critical Role Episode 45 'The Stowaway'
Most of the cast joins Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's journey through Campaign 2, Episode 46 and the end of 2018.
Travis and Taliesin join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's journey to another temple in Critical Role Episode 47 'The Second Seal'
Matt and Marisha join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's return to the Empire in Critical Role Episode 48 'Homeward Bound'
Liam and Sam join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's reveal of their pasts in Critical Role Episode 49 'A Game of Names'
Taliesin and Matt join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's trip underground to Xhorhas in Critical Role Episode 50 'The Endless Burrows'
The entire cast joins Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's arrival in Xhorhas in Critical Role Episode 51 'Xhorhas' and to celebrate episode 100 of Talks Machina!
On this week's episode of Talks Machina, Laura Bailey and Liam O'Brien sit down to discuss Critical Role Campaign 2, Episode 52: Feral Business with host, Brian W. Foster.
Matt Mercer and Sam Riegel join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the madcap events of Critical Role Campaign 2, Episode 53 - Cornered.
Travis Willingham and Marisha Ray join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the curious events of Critical Role Campaign 2, Episode 54 - Well Beneath.
Laura Bailey and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the roller coaster events of Critical Role Campaign 2, Episode 55 - Duplicity.
Marisha Ray and Liam O'Brien sit down with host Brian W. Foster to discuss the game-changing events of Critical Role Campaign 2, Episode 56 - The Favor.
Matt Mercer and Sam Riegel join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the lore-heavy and heartfelt moments of Critical Role Campaign 2, Episode 57 - In Love and War.
Liam O'Brien and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the shopping and stealthing of Critical Role Campaign 2, Episode 58 - Wood and Steel.
Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the giant problems the Mighty Nein encountered in Campaign 2, Episode 59 - Perspective.
Travis Willingham and Ashley Johnson join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the calamitous events of Campaign 2, Episode 60 - A Turtle By Any Other Name!
Marisha Ray and Travis Willingham join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the intriguing events of Campaign 2, Episode 61 - Agreements.
Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the interior-decorating and hard decisions that took place during Campaign 2, Episode 62 - Domestic Respite.
Liam O'Brien and Sam Riegel join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the confrontation at the Overcrow Apothecary during Campaign 2, Episode 63 - Intervention. Plus, a special appearance from Mark "Sherlock" Hulmes of High Rollers!
Matthew Mercer and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's journey through the Barbed Fields in pursuit of their wily target.
Marisha Ray and Travis Willingham join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's dangerous sprint through the Barbed Fields.
Sam Riegel and Liam O'Brien join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's escape from the Barbed Fields and harrowing discoveries beneath Bazzoxan...
Laura Bailey and Marisha Ray join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's treacherous traversal of the tombs beneath Bazzoxan.
Ashley Johnson and Liam O'Brien join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's walk across the bridge of terrors and battle with their mirror selves in Campaign 2, Episode 68 - Reflections.
Matthew Mercer and Travis Willingham join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the heart-pounding and heartbreaking events of Campaign 2, Episode 69 - The King's Cage.
Taliesin Jaffe and Liam O'Brien join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's return to Rosohna.
Travis Willingham and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the difficult decisions of Campaign 2, Episode 72 - Clay and Dust.
Laura Bailey and Sam Riegel sit down with host Brian W. Foster to discuss the action-packed events of our Indianapolis live show a.k.a. Campaign 2, Episode 73 - Uthodurn.
Special guest Mica Burton and Marisha Ray join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the ethical implications of Campaign 2, Episode 74 - Manifold Morals, as well as Mica's thoughts behind the crafting of Reani's backstory.
Special guest Mica Burton and Matthew Mercer join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the perilous plans of Campaign 2, Episode 75 - Rime and Reason.
Liam O'Brien and Laura Bailey join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the epic events of Campaign 2, Episodes 76 and 77 along with our Dalen's Closet one-shot!
Marisha Ray and Travis Willingham join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the lore drops and shenanigans of Campaign 2, Episode 78 - Between the Lines.
Twins Laura Bailey and Liam O'Brien sit down with host Brian W. Foster to discuss the pencil-snapping events of Campaign 2, Episode 79 - Through the Trees.
Matthew and Taliesin join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's action-packed search for allies in Campaign 2, Episode 80 - The Folding Halls.
Travis and Marisha join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's action-packed escapade through the Heirloom Sphere in Campaign 2, Episode 81 - From Door to Door.
Sam Riegel and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the dangerous discoveries of Campaign 2, Episode 82 - The Beat of the Permaheart. A wild Marisha appears!
Matthew Mercer and Liam O'Brien join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighy Nein's discoveries within the astral dreadnought.
Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the reunions and surprises of Campaign 2, Episode 84 - Titles and Tattoos.
Liam O'Brien and Marisha Ray join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the action and revelations of Campaign 2, Episode 85 - The Threads Converge.
Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson join host Brian W. Foster to discuss Yasha's return and the wild events of Campaign 2, Episode 86 - The Cathedral.
Marisha Ray and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the conflicts on the battlefield and in the courts from Campaign 2, Episode 87 - Punishment and Politics.
Liam O'Brien and Sam Riegel join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the tense events of Campaign 2, Episode 88 - Unwanted Reunions.
Ashley Johnson and Matthew Mercer join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's downtime and diplomacy in Campaign 2, Episode 89 - Lingering Wounds and Campaign 2, Episode 90 - Bathhouses and Bastions.
Sam Riegel and Travis Willingham join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the twists and turns of Campaign 2, Episode 91 - Stone to Clay.
Laura Bailey and Marisha Ray join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the heartaches and homecomings from Campaign 2, Episode 92 - Home Is Where the Heart Is.
Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the bargaining of Campaign 2, Episode 93 - Misery Loves Company.
Sam Riegel and Laura Bailey join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the revelations of Campaign 2, Episode 94 – With Great Power…
Matthew Mercer joins host Brian W. Foster for a special one-on-one chat to discuss the action-packed Campaign 2, Episode 95 - Blessing In Disguise.
Liam O'Brien and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the hard-hitting events of Campaign 2, Episode 96 - Family Shatters.
Talks Machina makes its triumphant return! Matthew Mercer and Laura Bailey join rusty-trusty host Brian W. Foster to discuss everything we've missed all the way up to Campaign 2, Episode 109!
Resident Flower Queen Ashley Johnson and Lord of the Cats Liam O'Brien join host and slash aficionado Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr for Talks Machina! Discussions cover events on Rumblecusp, the Nein's time in Rexxentrum, all the way up to the cliffhanger events of Campagn 2, Episode 111 - New Homes and Old Friends.
Ancient overlord Taliesin Jaffe and master investigator Marisha Ray join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr to discuss everything from the Mighty Nein's Rumblecusp adventures up to the cliffhanger ending of Campaign 2, Episode 111.
Expert derailer Sam Riegel and willing accomplice Travis Willingham join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr to discuss the latest and greatest events all the way up to Campaign 2, Episode 113!
Vintage human Taliesin Jaffe and Prince of Cats Liam O'Brien join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr to discuss the latest and greatest events all the way up to Campaign 2, Episode 115!
Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr for a chaotic discussion of the Mighty Nein's adventures through Campaign 2, Episode 119!
Matthew Mercer and Marisha Ray join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr for a totally professional discussion of the Mighty Nein's adventures through Campaign 2, Episode 121!
Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr mustache very serious questions of guests Sam Riegel and Liam O'Brien in this discussion of the Mighty Nein's frozen trek through Campaign 2, Episode 123!
Chaos couple Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr to discuss the Mighty Nein's recent encounters with allies and enemies through Campaign 2, Episode 125 - The Neverending Day
Ashley Johnson and Marisha Ray join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr to chat about the latest and greatest of the Mighty Nein's recent adventures through Campaign 2, Episode 127.
Matthew Mercer and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr to chat about the Mighty Nein's recent neverending days through Campaign 2, Episode 129.
Sam Riegel and Liam O'Brien return to the digital Talks Machina couch to chat with host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr about the Mighty Nein's fights and flights up through Campaign 2, Episode 131 - Into the Eye.
Captain Travis Willingham and First Mate Marisha Ray chat with host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr about the Mighty Nein's tactical trappings through Campaign 2, Episode 133 - Hunter and Hunted.
Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr for a deep dive into the Mighty Nein's deep dive into Aeor through Campaign 2, Episode 135 - The Genesis Ward.
Sam Riegel and Laura Bailey join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr to discuss the Mighty Nein's chase across planes through Campaign 2, Episode 137 - Welcome to Cognouza.
Marisha Ray and Liam O'Brien join host Brian W. Foster and Lore Keeper Dani Carr to discuss the Mighty Nein's confrontation with Lucien in Campaign 2, Episode 139 - Rebirth.
Are we on the internet? …No, because Brian Wayne Foster is at the offline Critter meet-up at WonderCon 2017 in Anaheim, CA! Taking on the true test of knowledge, he interviews critters and asks them various Critical Role trivia!
Is he on the internet? Talks Machina with host Brian W. Foster is coming back in a pre-shot and socially-distant format every other Tuesday! Because of this, we are unable to use question submissions, but questions will be generated by our trusty production team. Join us Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm Pacific on Twitch for the triumphant return!
