Talks Machina

- Season 2

(2018)

Our host, Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Liam O'Brien, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham and Laura Bailey, to discuss Campaign 2 Episode 1, "Curious Beginnings", look at character art, character traits, motivations and differences from campaign 1.

Our host, Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray and Sam Riegel, to discuss the events of Campaign 2 Episode 2, "A Show of Scrutiny", differences from the last campaign, and what might come next for our new adventurers.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, and Liam O'Brien to discuss dice gods, the golden snitch, new relationship dynamics and the events of episode 3 of this campaign, "The Midnight Chase." There will also be audience questions and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Our host, Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Sam Riegel, Liam O'Brien, and Marisha Ray to discuss "Disparate Pieces", get more info about Beau's backstory and what the other players do when they have to leave the table.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Travis Willingham and Matthew Mercer to discuss the events of "The Open Road" and we learn more about Fjord's backstory and patron. We'll also answer audience questions and give away gifts for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guest Taliesin Jaffe to discuss the events of "The Howling Mines" and we learn more about our favorite tiefling bloodhunter, Mollymauk. There will also be audience questions and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Marisha Ray and Liam O'Brien to discuss the events of "Hush", what changes they like in their new characters and what might come next for our favorite adventurers. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Sam Riegel and Laura Bailey to discuss the events of "The Gates of Zadash." We learn more about Laura's dice rituals and Sam's shirt problems, take questions from chat and there are prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Ashley Johnson and Travis Willingham to discuss the events of "Steam and Conversations", the new relationship dynamics of the group, how they feel about their new abilities in battle and the possibilities for a barbarian tutorial course.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Liam O'Brien and Taliesin Jaffe to discuss the events of "Waste and Webs", give their opinions on the Traveler, the dynamic between Caleb and Molly, and feelings on the group as a whole. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

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.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Marisha Ray and Matthew Mercer to discuss the events of "Midnight Espionage," alternative timelines, missed opportunities and what happens if you cross Beau. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes Liam O'Brien and Sam Riegel to discuss the events of " Lost "&" Found", changing dynamics and video games with Vox Machina. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Travis Willingham and Taliesin Jaffe to discuss the events of "Fleeting Memories", we do a deep dive on Mollymauk and get a bit more info about Fjord. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Liam O'Brien and Marisha Ray to discuss the events of "Where the River Goes." We'll also discuss changing relationship dynamics in the "Mighty Nein," some more tidbits on Caleb and Beau, and give prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Laura Bailey and Ashley Johnson to discuss the events of "A Favor in Kind," what it's like to be the strong ones in the group, we get more info on Yasha, and there are gifts for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Marisha Ray and Ashley Johnson to discuss the events of "Harvest Close," advice from Travis, ships and Ren Faire cuisine. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Sam Riegel and Liam O'Brien to discuss the events of "Whispers of War," delve more into Caleb's backstory and Nott's views on Yasha and Caleb. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Travis Willingham and Matthew Mercer to discuss the events of "The Gentleman's Path," Fjord's backstory and his feelings relating to Nott, and Matt's views on the bar fight and Fjord swallowing the sword. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Host Brian W. Foster welcomes guests Taliesin Jaffe and Ashley Johnson to discuss "Labenda Awaits," the Molly and Yasha relationship, the circus, and a bit more on backstories. There will also be questions from chat and prizes for gif and fanart of the week.

Liam O'Brien and Marisha Ray stop by to chat about the last episode of Critical Role, episode 21, "Stalker in the Swamp" and what their new ally means for the campaign.

Travis Willingham and Laura Bailey join the discussion by delving into the Mighty Nein's aquatic themed antics on last week's Critical Role episode 22, "Lost Treasures"

Sam Riegel and Matt Mercer sit down to chat about Critical Role episode 23, "Have Bird, Will Travel" and the Mighty Nein's recent trek to the town of Hupperdook.

Taliesin and Marisha join Brian W. Foster to discuss the Mighty Nein's Hupperdook adventures in Critical Role Episode 24 'The Hour of Honor'

Our host, Brian W. Foster and our lore keeper, Dani Carr get together with cast members of Critical Role to discuss the latest developments on the show and answer audience questions. Tonight, our guests, Sam and Ashley, discuss the Mighty Nein's battle with the clockwork Gear Warden in Critical Role Episode 25 'Divergent Paths'

Our host, Brian W. Foster and our lore keeper, Dani Carr get together with cast members of Critical Role to discuss the latest developments on the show and answer audience questions. Tonight, our guests, Matt, Taliesin, and Ashley Burch, discuss the events from Critical Role C2E26, "Found and Lost".

Talks Machina comes to us live from San Diego International Comic Con. Our host, Brian W. Foster moderates some of our illustrious cast answering questions from all the crazy critters at comic con. Join Brian, Marisha, Taliesin, Sam, Liam, and Matt as they answer questions regarding recent events on Critical Role.

Our host, Brian W. Foster and our lore keeper, Dani Carr get together with cast members of Critical Role to discuss the latest developments on the show and answer audience questions. Tonight, our guests, Taliesin Jaffe and Sumalee Montano, discuss the Mighty Nein's new allies in Critical Role Episode 27 'Converging Fury' and Episode 28 'Within the Nest'.

Our host, Brian W. Foster and our lore keeper, Dani Carr get together with cast members of Critical Role to discuss the latest developments on the show and answer audience questions. Tonight, our guests, Marisha and Liam, discuss the Mighty Nein's rescue mission in Critical Role Episode 29 'The Stalking Nightmare'

Our host, Brian W. Foster and our lore keeper, Dani Carr get together with cast members of Critical Role to discuss the latest developments on the show and answer audience questions. Tonight, our guests, Laura and Travis 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 and 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'

With the Critical Role (2015) team visiting the United Kingdom for the first time when the 25th October episode should have aired live, they recorded a one shot filler episode with Laura Bailey as the Game Master. On this episode of Talks Machina (2016), host Brian W. Foster chats with Laura and Travis Willingham about the episode, puts questions from the audience to them, fusses over Laura and Travis' son Ronin Willingham and more.

Our host, Brian W. Foster and our lore keeper, Dani Carr get together with cast members of Critical Role to discuss the latest developments on the show and answer audience questions. Tonight, our guests, Matt and Marisha, discuss the events from Critical Role C2E40, "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 in The Campaign So Far

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.

Join Brian W. Foster and the cast of Critical Role for their 2019 San Diego Comic Con Panel, featuring a live table read of the first few pages of Vox Machina: Origins II #2 and a Q&A.

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.

Marisha Ray and Sam Riegel join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the reunions and revelations of Campaign 2, Episode 97 - The Fancy and the Fooled.

Travis Willingham and Ashley Johnson join host Brian W. Foster to discuss the seafaring adventures of Campaign 2, Episode 98 - Dark Waters.

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.

Our host Brian W. Foster gets together with cast members of Critical Role to discuss the latest developments on the show and answer audience questions. Marisha and Liam will be discussing events from Critical Role, "Where There's A Will..." and "Rebirth"