Talks Machina 16: Curious Tides

is the sixteenth episode of Talks Machina.

Laura Bailey, Liam O'Brien, and Travis Willingham discuss with Brian Wayne Foster.

Announcements

 * This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate.
 * The Critmas compilation video is almost ready to be released.
 * Satine Phoenix's Signal Boost video just dropped. Brian will be hosting an episode soon.
 * Wondercon 2017 will be April 1st. They'll be doing a live episode of Talks Machina.
 * Brian thanks everyone who donated to help out crew member Amandine.

CritRoleStats
handily beat the record for most DM facepalms in one episode (formerly 10, now 16).

Part 1

 * Travis jokingly laments not being given a rose. He has just eaten 60 peanuts that he found in a cabinet.
 * They discuss how gross Sam's promo was at the beginning of the last episode.


 * Brian is thinking about growing out his beard again. He's trying to decide whether it's worth going through the awkward stage before it's long enough.

GIF of the Week
Winner: Jason Karaban; GIF of Laura angrily batting Travis's hand away when he goes to take some of her doughnut plate. (GIF link and exact name unknown)

Prize: Loot Crate box.

Fan art of the Week
Winner: Bill Washington (@Bill_Wash on Twitter); Fan art of Grog with the Titanstone Knuckles activated.

Prize: Padauk personal dice tray from Wyrmwood Gaming.

Part 3

 * They briefly discuss Gil Ramirez's visit last week. Laura really wants one of his wands. She also believes that Vilya is alive.

Thank My Guests

 * Gloria Bayleaf
 * Bleed 'em and Fry 'em
 * Cat Piss Woolly Man
 * with host, Friar Boston(?)

Talks Machine in the Dark

 * Brian is somewhat disparaging about his scripted announcement that a Geek & Sundry show will be appearing soon on Project Alpha. "No it won't."

Quotations

 * Brian: Sorry it took so long. Been a bit busy resurrecting bad players.
 * Liam: This is a joking façade covering up a real sickness.