Critical Role | Best of Sam | 1st Campaign (Ep 36-60)

It's finally here! Despite covering fewer episodes this one felt like it had a heap more content packed in it. Could be because of Scanlan's character arc really kicking in with his relationship with Kaylie and Pike. If you haven't seen the first part, check it out if ya fancy • Critical Role | Best o...
Intro Music: • ProleteR - Can't stop me
Outro Music: • Eduard Khil - Trololo ...
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[@JayHayz]

So… a year after the first part is better than never at all, right? RIGHT?! Okay, but seriously, I’m sorry to anyone who’s been waiting. I never give myself a schedule on these types of projects but this was a long gap even for me. Long story short, I became the primary carer for my Grandma, the wonderful woman who raised me, about this time last year and it’s been a struggle both physically, mentally, and financially, and honestly making videos was the last thing on my mind. That said, I have since fallen even further into this magical D&D hole… ANYHOW I can’t wait to finally have the time one day to play myself! Until then I guess I’ll just continue to satisfy my thirst by watching ridiculously long KZbin videos. If anyone here has any recommendations for other series/podcasts let me know! The only other group I watch so far is High Rollers! Hope ya’ll enjoy this next part and here’s hoping to a quicker upload on the next one! Like 11 months instead of 12 😈

[@rr7681]

This is great, I can't imagine how much time this takes! The Adventure Zone is great and I really like Not Another D&D Podcast!

[@rustee4247]

The Adventure Zone is awesome!

[@ss2DT]

Hey dude, hope your day is going well. I appreciate the effort you took into making this

[@Qonas]

You are doing a king's work here sir. Thank you.

[@TheNova129]

Appreciate all the effort that goes into these vids! Other fun D&D shows to watch are the Unexpectables, most anything that Acquisitions Inc does if you want some comedic gold, the Adventure Zone, and the most recent one I've started listening to is Bombarded.

[@kn6706]

(Me at the start of the video) Why is he showing some random kid in a musical? *Sees the teeth* Wait...wait what?!

[@JayHayz]

And maybe one day he'll finally grow into those teeth

[@Sm0lPerson]

@@JayHayz Not before he becomes a lawyer.

[@alanb7487]

Fun fact: That boy went on to be the famous attorney Burt Reynolds, Esq.

[@phild1986]

@@JayHayz Saw the start and all I thought was he still hasn't grown into those teeth but he is one hell of a bard.

[@mathewadams2929]

As Travis said in the haunted house, "I'd recognize those teeth anywhere,"

[@Anna-vj9ys]

baby sam: ill be a lawyer! current sam: obJECTION

[@Anna-vj9ys]

@Nolan Ross buddy that was the joke

[@abaddonarts1129]

BURT REYNOLDS WOULD LIKE TO OBJECT

[@azneatdog]

Burt Reynolds Attorney at Law: Objections!! Edit: Lol didn’t read the above comment before writing this haha.

[@darkmelodies2694]

Well in a _Roundabout_ way baby Sam got his wish

[@hylind1912]

He didn't quite end up being a lawyer. But he was absolutely a masterdebater.

[@yeapeeplz]

0:23 "if i don't do this i'll be a lawyer" BUDDY

[@OiDeath]

And so he was. Phoenix Wright lol

[@shwiiiiies4704]

ERRECTION!

[@mosesfox52]

Burt Renalds Esquire

[@simonscat45]

He is a master debater after all

[@spellbreath2876]

He did both

[@TheLordVallon]

Every DM aspires to have a Sam at their table. Fucks with the DM just enough, thinks creatively, and is a pure agent of chaos.

[@Anubis30224]

Didn't think I qualify as this, then I remembered my insane Aasimar threw a hissy fit at not being able to read and threw a book at a vaulted ceiling only to find the invisible second floor we weren't supposed to find....

[@MrFlashpoint1978]

Sam is an agent of hilarity, not chaos :)

[@elusivegamergirl]

@@Anubis30224 I love that. That's sort of an "I accidentally on purpose did that" kind of moments lol

[@KeiKatsuuu]

It's kind of the holy trifecta thingy. You can only have two of the three choices

[@TheOriginalElkstone]

Also someone that as a DM, you can fuck with right back and they love it just as much

[@RJ-1580]

When I saw Sam as a kid I couldn't help but think, wait is that scanlans, mostly cuz of the hat

[@oscarbayton1118]

I mostly saw the teeth

[@tophatter9045]

Thats why he asked for the beret in the first place

[@StealthMarmot_]

@@oscarbayton1118 Well they are like, 40% of his head...

[@christopherbronson3275]

Nope, no giant square bulge

[@ol-Daddy-doodoo]

When i saw it i just heard travis in my head yelling "sam, is that you?!?! Id know those teeth anywhere!!"

[@TheIrishloon]

24:52 “I’m Yelping it...” May be the funniest moment in the whole campaign. So awful...SUCH GOLD!!! Hardest laughs AND best facepalms at the same time.

[@lucasallen8079]

TheIrishloon and Liam’s cackle too!

[@tasselhoff3888]

I didn't get it. Someone, please explain it for me.

[@TheIrishloon]

Shane Stevens Yelp is an American app, that’s used to rate different businesses like restaurants and bars...when someone uses the app to get information about places they are “yelping it”. Scanlan yelped out loud before saying “I’m yelping it”

[@hubrisnxs2013]

@@TheIrishloon well said!

[@Scottoest]

Sam is a phenomenal bard because he's so creative in how he plays. Casting a hamster ball on himself and then pretending he's taking damage? Conjuring an image of Stonejaw Strongjaw? Brilliant.

[@OriginalCreatorSama]

55:46 "This is the first conversation I've ever been in in this group where i feel YOUNG." Thank you, Taliesin, that was amazing.

[@cynthiasawicz8712]

Matt: You see a young cute gnomish girl with a brown pixie cut Sam:(laughter) Me: that’s your daughter!!

[@billzonblox]

Wait wait, how did Scanlan get a daughter???

[@michalinacielinska2332]

@@billzonblox I mean it's not like he hasn't had a chance

[@elusivegamergirl]

lol and that's the only one we *know* of. He's gotten around a bit, there could totally be more

[@Logan_Baron]

@@billzonblox They didn't teach you that in Health Class?

[@ionfalcom1]

@@billzonblox sex mostly .

[@justadummy8076]

1:46:20 Scanlan describing Pike & her just going “true, true” is a top 10 CR moment for me

[@solidgoldleopold]

"I'll be a lawyer" Better Call Scanlan

[@TheLucidGamer]

54:13 - Gotta love how Sam was actively, _really_ thinking hard about that joke on the off chance is was a too much even for him.

[@neerGdyahS]

That time Scanlan flirted with his daughter and Pike the Cleric played his wingman.

[@user-hb8om5dx1i]

Thats like a whole episode of family strokes

[@709mash]

Tal to Sam: "what are you?! WTF are you?!" Sums up Sam pretty well.

[@adoor3760]

2:19:39

[@lonniesmith352]

At 31:28 “You and me we got problems now” Spoken like a true cowboys fan just instant nope

[@edwardwestmoreland-caunter6128]

The look of disdain on Travis' face when he sings True Colours while chewing on snacks killed me XD

[@Zargabaath]

"As you lick the wall, your face *shooosh* passes through the wall." What an odd sentence.

[@assassinman0066]

OMG WAS THAT YOUNG SAM ON BROADWAY?!

[@JustinSIsTank]

25:04 We've seen plenty of Matt Mercer facepalms, eye-rolls, and general looks of disappointment throughout the years. I don't think I've ever seen an extended look of disdain like what he showed after the Yelp joke.

[@TeaHauss]

45:26 The best burn in all CR History, no question. #1 Scanlan moment on my top 10 list

[@MrUmakemelaff]

What's the story behind it?

[@fatmanDH]

@@MrUmakemelaff An episode or so earlier, Keyleth used a 6th level spell that she though would let everyone be mist and fly around and attack, however all it did was let them dash or turn back. Long story short, it was a waste of a spell slot.

[@TheKyleMark]

Oh, I don’t know about that. “You couldn’t” really sits at the top of the pile for me. Well, for in character burns anyway. My all time favorite is also Sam, with “You mean... subtraction?”

[@jasonandrews1770]

Sam just ripping on the other casters wasting spells will always be top tier

[@RookiesRules]

Grog went supersonic for a minute XD

[@rachelclaw]

The fact that "Kaylie's Fine" is definitely a Dad Joke makes this even better

[@phoebegilliland8897]

It was his first dad joke and he didn't even know it!

[@WarlikeLockes]

Man, I say this with love but Sam really grew into his teeth lol

[@Logan_Baron]

Well, Almost.

[@Danny_boy333]

At 6:50 we hear the beginnings of Veth the Brave

[@penguin12902]

4:20 Matt: Roll a Persuasion check Sam: casually rolls a 33. Everyone: humor and disbelief Matt: I should have seen that coming

[@dadghost]

I usually don’t comment on videos but I was just watching part one the other day ! I don’t think I’ve ever clicked on a video so fast. Your work and time spent making these are WHOLLY appreciated no matter the gap in between them and I’m sending nothing but good vibes to you and your grandma ♥️

[@JayHayz]

Thank you, friend! Really appreciate it :) I thoroughly enjoy making them and seeing the response!

[@dylandenney3980]

I love how Sam follows football for the sole purpose of screwing with Travis. That's dedication

[@JayHayz]

Sam's main purpose in life is screwing...

[@dylandenney3980]

@@JayHayz that's a fact. Scanlan is not a character. This Sam guy is the character. Scanlan is the real person

[@Randomninja47]

40:26 While this is a Sam video, I frickin love Grog/Travis. Especially his role playing with Sam.

[@rebekahlarsen7691]

59:22 that was AMAZING!!!!

[@duweldenvarden9309]

54:59 most percy scanlan moment

[@neisovo8177]

I love how that´s his only issue with that plan

[@Levsa399]

Percy’s defeated “We have.” At 1:26:43 is so perfect!

[@HenriqueErzinger]

get's one of the best weapons in the whole campaign. Uses it twice. hahahaha

[@SPACEHARICE]

Doesn't beat travis using the deck of many things at the end of the campaign

[@dragonrider1817]

It still benefits him if he uses it indirectly.

[@HenriqueErzinger]

@@SPACEHARICE what does it have to do with anything I said?

[@CC-of5xl]

@@HenriqueErzinger it's a very similar statement I'm not sure why you're confused.

[@deathwrow9652]

You can definitely see some of Matt's favoritism in the bard class here lol. Love it though.

[@GarrusDeWitt]

Oh my god I was in the middle of watching the FIRST video for the SECOND time and this came out. With my limited experience of video editing, I know how absurdly difficult it is to make something like this and I appreciate the effort.

[@JayHayz]

Thank you, dude! Honestly, the most annoying part is my crappy internet, takes fucking forever to download everything 😂

[@ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.9777]

I really love how sam instinctually acts out interactions mid-narration/description from both DM or fellow players

[@TheLostNeedles]

12:01 I almost spit out a bunch of water 'cause I got reminded of "I used my last shit to spy on my daughter"

[@Rastislav000]

Ou man, yesterday I was rewatching the first part and I thought "what a shame there is no follow up video for more episodes". Today I open KZbin and this is in recommended. Thank you! You've just made my day.

[@JayHayz]

Happy to hear it! Hopefully next part will be up quicker lol

[@Leto_0]

Travis laughing into his mug was one of the highlights of my day

[@dylansorrell9492]

Im pretty sure i would listen to "Percy's gun" on repeat if given the chance..

[@outsider903]

Percy's gun, Percy's gun, won't you come

[@imhulki463]

When is that? Timestamp please.

[@redbull0300]

2:31:00 listening to sam say that and then the last fight just hurts

[@gs4car9]

Man so true, even the choice of words from Vax fits so well. “Entertaining” ouch.

[@Doctor_17]

Nooo my heart! 😢

[@Redsparrowcomics]

Can we appreciate how Scanlan totally Polnareff’ed the Rakshasa when it was killing Vax xD

[@raidenmunja5876]

1:09:45 i just love that little "huh" there

[@KyleDB150]

24:35 that's actually a great limerick lol

[@Lady0Chi]

As much as I love Sam, Taliesin's reactions are giving me life right now.

[@audreysoberg1914]

Honestly one of my favorite parts of this is taliesin singing along to almost every song

[@jamesvaldez502]

Sam is such a good d&d player! He has such quick wit and works the system so well. Hes so entertaining to watch!

[@kevgmor]

On my hardest days, I return to the best of Sam; it lifts me and pulls the laughter out.

[@MrHotquote]

53:07 Love everyones face reaction when the say fugees

[@ethanharris1903]

1:58:50 Most genuine rage (and threat) from the DM

[@kaiserfeint]

what does he say? can't really make it out in the video

[@garbyoil4325]

Sigil. Sigil. Sigil

[@bluwhal3500]

@@kaiserfeint he says “I will smite you”

[@Mikandii]

best thing that could ever be watched during these tough times.

[@coolchat18]

35:45 summarizing trinket

[@bruceleeyourface3253]

Literally the Comedic backbone of the group I love Sam 💜

[@vadecoriffs2327]

Omg yes!!🤓🤘 The first part was so masterfully put together, and at the time I was very sad to see that there were no further parts....Thank you so much for continuing this! Truely a wish come true!

[@JayHayz]

Thank you! And I will be continuing it (at least the 1st campaign) already starting on the next part!

[@brownie6860]

Thank you for putting so much effort into making this, has made me laugh so much after a hard day work! Looking forward to your next clip, much appreciated

[@JayHayz]

Thank you! Seeing comments like these make it all worthwhile :)

[@brownie6860]

Any chance a 3rd clip is on its way?

[@badqualitytv3483]

thank you so much for putting the time & effort into this! i loved your first compilation so much & have watched it a few times now & loved this one just as much!

[@JayHayz]

Thank you! The response I had for the first one was great so I had to continue! Awesome to hear you enjoyed this one too, much appreciated, my friend :)

[@SquareEpic]

Marisha: “you can’t attack?” Matt: *leans* “Noooooo”

[@oacirferreira]

40:25 - "You payed her for it?" I spited all my beer on that one..... hahaahhahahahahhhaa

[@SquareEpic]

I love how at first he was trying to lay the gnome girl until he found out it was his daughter rip

[@kayannkil]

I was so excited to see this, thanks for making it! Filled some time during lockdown here in the UK

[@JayHayz]

Glad to help the time pass in some way! I know I'm the same never been more thankful for the internet haha

[@bonk1152]

Same here!

[@ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.9777]

This keeps getting recommended, Im so happy for what they've achieved, but sometimes, looking back at these humble beginnings is always a treat. I wish I can go back and watch it all over again for the first time.

[@dylanhecker6686]

Nothing will beat watching the 1st campaign

[@daftpunk4558]

Thank you so much for the video! Hope everything gets better!

[@crowtsoff]

So that's where Liam got the reference for the kid Sam art for his one-shot

[@NarcolepticNerdProductions]

Thank you so much for making this

[@doctorc8931]

22:20 Sam summons his stand

[@mattrobinson5479]

I still love the bit where Sam gets completely lost in the town.

[@Desasteroid]

"If I don't do this, I'll be a lawyer." - Burt Reynolds, Esquire.

[@caseydude97]

35:25 I think I'm replayed this part multiple times already just because it was so good. Wish it was a bit more of an extended version like some of his other classics. Lol

[@Shadokilla69]

Thank you for this video, made me smile and laugh after a hard week

[@SlaughterHobo]

You are doing Sarenrae's good work sir. This will keep us rabid critters satisfied for a while. Look forward to the next one when you have time 👍

[@Earthpeak]

The marriage proposal: happens Laura: : O Travis: : O Liam: : O Talisen: ☕️

[@milotura6828]

Everyone watching it: BruH Me:Bit cRinge InNiT

[@mathewadams2929]

Thank you !!!!! Had me cracking up!

[@NikoVilo]

I was waiting for this for so long! You're amazing. I'll probably watch this 80 times in the next week.

[@JayHayz]

Wow you have 280 hour long weeks? 😜

[@NikoVilo]

@@JayHayz guess I can only watch it about 50 times then.

[@JayHayz]

@@NikoVilo Aww man I thought I'd finally met a real life wizard :(

[@NikoVilo]

@@JayHayz Well, I am. But I chose the school of divination instead.

[@christofferhougaard]

@@NikoVilo Oh hell yeah! Been looking for a diviner for like.... 9 years! Can you answer me this question?: Is water wet?

[@dodric2405]

I just finished the first one and had been looking for a while for the second part. This is a great day

[@Pe1a0]

Thank you for this

[@itzzbowserjr]

I watched the first part 2-3 weeks ago and I was saddened there wasn’t a Part 2. Seeing this posted has made my week. Thank you so much and I hope you post more :D Also I read your comment about your personal troubles and I hope things get better for you. I hope you have a good life my friend.

[@JayHayz]

Thank you! Super happy to hear that! And I can't really complain, life's not necessarily worse, just different, and it's taken a while to get used to (especially all these drugs with ridiculously long names lol) but now, if I do say so myself, I'm pretty fuckin' awesome at it 😜

[@itzzbowserjr]

@@JayHayz That's good to hear!! I hope things continue to get better, and I hope you continue to upload good videos :D

[@averagegatsby]

Sam trolling Travis with Washington fight songs and shirts is fantastic.

[@kennethdavis7838]

I'm so happy in these dark times for this! Round 2, here we go!!

[@outsider903]

54:21 for the most memorable Sam quote from VM campaign

[@LoryK98]

I mean, "You get to leave when Burt Reynolds tells you to leave!" is also a strong contender

[@FrostyTheSnowPickle]

I thought this would be “You leave when Burt Reynolds tells you to leave!”

[@sm3xym3xican76]

I'd been trying to find it for so long lmao

[@ivn5180]

sam is the reason i got truly hooked to critical role

[@tzbuntonp]

Seeing young Sam was a beautiful experience

[@AramilWhisperwind]

Thank you for that! It's the perfect company during that hiatus period.

[@calamaria9624]

Awwww tiny little Sam is so adorable. Good for him! Sticking to his guns and the performing arts :)

[@k-ai-ne]

Wow it actually happened. I've watched part one like 4 times since I work overnight shifts 😂

[@JayHayz]

Well I'm glad I could keep you entertained somewhat 😂

[@Crazhead89]

I love your work with the scanlan vids, would love to see Percy get this treatment, there’s all much good shit.

[@JayHayz]

Maybe if I ever catch up with these ones 😂

[@hansolobutimdead]

"If I dont do this, I'll be a lawyer" Both is good

[@ToozDaeYO]

I watched that production of Les Mis multiple times! How have I not noticed it was Sam!?

[@mathewadams2929]

I love putting these on while doing paperwork at work.

[@belle19931000]

Great job!

[@Spiffy35]

Yoooo!!!! I've been waiting for this

[@Spiffy35]

also cool to see the different scanland after episode 50ish... Sam brought up thats when the mood changed in his character...

[@my_woes]

ty for including him roasting or teasing the other cast members for mistakes and stuff it was the best parts

[@ericsims2078]

Grog & Scanlan are just gold together

[@happyfacem811]

as much as i love the portrait commision it pains me as an artist when he says the dimensions 6x20 horizontal for a horse and rider painting

[@sbollimpalli]

It’s fine it’s fine it’s fine it’s fine it’s fine it’s fine it’s- this was the reaction of an artist friend when I told her 6 by 20 horse painting

[@E0NF1UX]

I cannot wait for part 4!!!

[@cryofist]

ya know, seeing how they treat him in these moments i totally get why bards lament happened. lol

[@Tchifftein]

Amazing! Sam as Gavroche! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jamessherrell904]

I needed this sooooo bad! lol

[@PurpleDeathToAll]

"YOU'RE A BABY DADDY" I almost woke up my sleeping husband.

[@virgo.mp4]

sam’s funny moments are long enough for a dnd session alone. i love that

[@majestic6192]

holy crap its finally here, am i dreaming

[@TimStamper89]

Watching everyone break I'm various ways to the Schindler moment travis takes a moment to re set the brain Matts head goes into shame Laura becomes the shocked sister with the full name drop Liam and the wild arms Marisha standard young just laughs at the dark Talisen just starts stuttering as the eldrazi mind resets

[@codybarnhill506]

Ok rq wtf is Schindler

[@blueshoals]

2:18:00 Woah! As a lifelong Texan, it's always unsettling to have that spell cast on me. It's a good thing I wasn't holding a drink or watching this on my phone.

[@TheFrozenFlame05]

44:12 I love Tal actually acting out Percy using him holding his face as a way of using the earring.