Talks Machina 50: A Show of Scrutiny

is the fiftieth episode of Talks Machina.

Announcements

 * The intro video is still getting its makeover, courtesy of Wendy Sullivan Green.
 * Vox Machina Origins #4 is out tomorrow.
 * Sam is here now. His sister was just nominated for an Oscar for Best Film Editing for I, Tonya. He encourages all Academy members who watch the show to vote for her.

Part 1

 * Sam is very confused by the fact that there was a title card that just appeared.

CritRoleStats
Statistics for :
 * 10 minutes and 12 seconds passed between Beau saying that jail was not her favored terrain and getting arrested.
 * Caleb's smell was commented on eight times.
 * Seven natural 20s were rolled, the most so far in the campaign (of 2 episodes). In comparison, the most natural 20s in a Campaign 1 episode was fourteen. Taliesin rolled 43% of the natural 20s after surrendering the Golden Snitch.

GIF of the Week
Winner: Lunapocalypse (@Lunapocalypse); GIF of Nott as an Ace Attorney witness.

Prize: Poster of the Critical Role cast from the Campaign 2 episode opening credits, signed by the cast.

Fan art of the Week
Winner: Max Dunbar (@Max_Dunbar on Twitter); art of the entire party at the moment Molly gave Jester a reading.

Prize: Purpleheart complete dice tower system from Wyrmwood Gaming.

Thank My Guests

 * #thankmyguests: Scammin' Green Girl, Martial Arts Yay, Tell Us Our Fortunes, and I'm your host, Cryin' Where Are You Yasha.