Hare&Tortoise/Council of Verona: Alison Haislip, Jessica Merizan + David Kwong on TableTop S03E04

Wil Wheaton and guests Alison Haislip, Jessica Merizan, and David Kwong play The Hare & The Tortoise and Council of Verona in this episode of TableTop!
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WIL WHEATON & FELICIA DAY
Executive Producer
WIL WHEATON
Executive Producer
FELICIA DAY
Executive Producer
SHERI BRYANT
Production Executive
RYAN COPPLE
Producer
ADAM LAWSON
Co-Producer
BOYAN RADAKOVICH
Director
JENNIFER ARNOLD
Guests
ALISON HAISLIP
JESSICA MERIZAN
DAVID KWONG
First Assistant Director
ADAM LAWSON
Script Supervisor
RICH MALLERY
Director of Photography
DALLAS STERLING
Camera Operators
CHUN MING HUANG
FRIDA MARZOUK
YVONNE CHU
PAT FLATERY
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CHRIS WILLET
Chief Lighting
JULIEN JANIGO
TEAM BASHET
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JERRY WHITE
DONAVAN CLARK
MATTHEW BROWN
JOEL MARICH
Key Grip
TEAM BASHET
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NICK CARMICHAEL
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MACKENZIE CHILL
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MICHAEL SUJEK
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THOMAS POPP
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ANDREW JEWELL
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JAMES DEULING
Composer
GEORGE SHAW
Sound Editor
BRANT SHOWERS
Logo Design
ADAM LEVERMORE
Opening Title Design & Animation
WES KANDEL
Motion Graphics
ANDREW JEWELL
Stills
ERICA PARISE
Makeup
ALEXIS WILLIAMS
Catering
FOOD FETISH
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NICK SCHREIBER
Teleprompter Operator
SHAUN BLANC
Production Coordinator
ASHLEY KRICK
Transportation
JASON ADAMS
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MELISSA DEVARNEY
KEVIN SZEMIS
Interview Editor
JAMES DEULING
Interns
CRYSTAL BENITEZ
MATT DARTNELL
ELIZABETH ECCHER
CHRIS LANDI
HANNAH ULMEN
Special Thanks to
IELLO & CRASH GAMES for their generous support and for making great games that brighten our lives!
Special Thanks
ROBERT GIFFORD & GEEK CHIC
JAMIE FELDMAN and JEFF SPRINGER
ANNE WHEATON
INDIEGOGO
THE FANS WHO MADE THIS SEASON POSSIBLE
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IELLO & CRASH GAMES
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[@lockjaw467]

_Last Episode_ : Keep it family oriented *This Episode* : Team Clitoris Tabletop, you amaze me

[@johnjiaojhu]

For all you guys who don't know her, Jessica Merizan was the Bioware community manager through both the lifetimes of Dragon Age 2 and Mass Effect 3. YEAH. Honestly how she's not a broken husk of a woman at this point I don't know. Damn. No matter how you feel about her, that's worthy of some serious respect.

[@ManSeekingMeaning]

Mad respect for that. She must have dealt with a swarm of shit from fanboys... not dissimilar to the comments on this video regarding her performance in the game, though I'm sure the Bioware hate comments were filled with far more vitriol. Props to her... props to her indeed.

[@cecasander]

Her contract with EA most likely demanded the surgical removal of her soul, to be sacrificed to the Demons of Perpetual Dee'Elzee...

[@starcrafter13terran]

I feel bad for telling her to make me a sandwich now.

[@PerunsZGRevenge]

John All the honors aside, nothing connected to DA2 deserves any respect whatsoever imho.

[@YayapLives]

+PerunsZGRevenge she was the community manager, don't blame her for the product.

[@jessicamarzipan]

Thanks for having me guys!!! Definitely amazing games I've added to my board game night. And viewers: thanks for putting up with me ;p

[@squeestahk6776]

The bow was a nice touch.

[@jamespooh2]

loved you

[@FaeryBat]

Squee Stahk can i ask you a question where did you get that ADORABLE pic

[@squeestahk6776]

www.google.com/search?q=kitten+with+frog+hat&espv=2&biw=1215&bih=913&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=qyeqVKSmLoirogSfroDYDw&ved=0CB0QsAQ

[@FaeryBat]

Squee Stahk thanks

[@Magnesium02]

Had to pause the video to physically applaud the Council of Verona intro. Bravo to the writer of that one

[@robsonclark9678]

Ya, it was great! Very lovely flavor :)

[@burnts0x]

Uh, Wm. Shakespeare? But the end was a funny adaptation

[@GeekandSundry]

***** Alison Haislip, Jessica Merizan and ***** play Hare & Tortoise and Council of Verona today on #Tabletop: bit.ly/1rkPvrS Happy Holidays!

[@rochellelee4002]

Happy Holidays Geek and Sundry! Good games..

[@willemverheij3412]

Great episode, fun guests too! Nice that Allison is back on the show, she was hillarious last time as well!

[@thatrandomguy9970]

The Dick and Pickle T shirts

[@captdaf]

I totally wasn't expecting an episode this week, thanks. :)

[@theoblivious]

***** YES

[@josephbienkowski1560]

These weren't my favorite games I have seen featured on the show, but the episode was so good because the guests were fantastic! Glad Alison was back after her tragic demise from season 1.

[@falks941]

I can’t decide if Jessica played amazingly well or if she genuinely had no idea what she was doing the entire time 😂

[@balthazarmayrena600]

That Shakespearean style instruction piece legit almost moved me to tears.

[@FaithandValor]

First games I'm buying from Season 3 (Table Top has increased my board game collection 300%). Amazon was slick enough to recommend Council of Verona after adding Tortoise and Hare to my cart. You guys are really raking it in for game makers. Meanwhile: New games OTW very excited!

[@warriorgirl1220]

I have to admit, while this was awesome, I was hoping that the next time I saw Alison on here, it would be a Fiasco reunion. That is still my favorite episode. But still, awesome as always!

[@ZombieG33K]

"Who will join me on NOT the porn couch?" Did it take until this episode for him to see all those posts on the internet or did I miss him saying this on an earlier episode?

[@Noctis666]

Idk if he's said that in an earlier episode, but I do remember him tweeting about it around the time that it came to light that porn is shot on the same set that they shoot TableTop on.

[@AltairSaosin]

Nah, people that supported the Season 3 at a certain value got a Cards Against Humanity pack, which I won't spoil the card, but it pokes at the set also has been used for porn.

[@ZombieRonSwanson]

Steven Allen I got one but do not have CAH so mine is going to stay as a sealed TableTop collectible for now

[@NathanWubs]

All episodes have already been filmed and edited. as they film the episodes in like a few days, but slow release them as you should if you want to retain viewership. And the porn couch thing was already a thing in season 2 their comments. Hence why its in here.

[@brittanyrocket]

The woman IN the porn tweeted him about it when she was on his set. He's been making jokes about it since Season 1. He just brings it up and laughs every now and then about it.

[@djm.o.d.1]

I cannot thank you enough for another episode, however, I would like to thank you even more for putting one up on THIS day :) Thank you SO much!

[@OliviaNMart]

Watching this after 'Sheriff of Nottingham' is like seeing the origin story of 'The Dick and Pickle' ;)

[@SonicTimewarp]

Olivia Nürnberg Martinussen I know what you mean

[@shmendusel]

yessss

[@ChimericalSituation]

"A moment, please." I like you so much, Wil, that I would wait an incredibly long time for your poetry.

[@haradwatch]

Watching this episode made me realize why Haislip decided to play in Titansgrave. I mean she has a love for games that's obvious, but she is also so in-sync with Wil, they seem like really good friends.

[@jcb3393]

"Dead Eyes" is now starring in "Council of Verona: the Musical". (Haislip is becoming a favorite recurring guest on TableTop.)

[@C121F]

Hey there Geek & Sundry , I highly recommend "Guillotine" its very quick and i really enjoy it. No two games are ever the same and it can easily fit in another 2 game video like this one. Though it is a card game i still think it would be an interesting choice

[@makecaseyfamous365]

Merry Christmas Tabletop! And what a wonderful gift this was!

[@edwincollado8464]

I need more Tabletop, more episodes. Thanks guys for all the entertainment and new found love of board games. Live long and prosper!!!

[@chanm01]

Aww, I got really excited when I saw the title of this video, because I thought they were actually going to play Hare & Tortoise (1973) by David Parlett, as opposed to The Hare and the Tortoise (2014) by Gun-Hee Kim. Nothing against the newer game, I just really want to see somebody collect thousands of carrots and go from dead last to first place in the older game. I just know it's going to happen... someday. (Now if only there were some way to get rid of all your lettuces...)

[@Ch4karr]

Is it Tortoise in the english version? I am from germany and my parents have it, but the german title is "Hase & Igel", which means "Hare & Hedgehog"

[@chanm01]

Yep, we're talking about the same game. It's a great one!

[@Ch4karr]

It is indeed. I looked the "Hare & Turtoise"-story this game is based on up and it seems like the german version of the story uses the hedgehog, too. I think the older game is more interesting than the newer one. The tabletop episode was great though (not sure if I spelled this right, but I can't look it up while commenting).

[@AdamYJ]

Ch4karr Your version is more Grimm and the one here is more Aesop.

[@gejyspa]

Me, too :-( Our family really likes the Parlett game.

[@EightThreeEight]

Wil, as much as that Romeo and Juliet intro was cool... didn't really help explain the game very well.

[@janNowa]

EightThreeEight I just read the descriptions on the cards they flashed onscreen.

[@EightThreeEight]

Yeah. It helps that it's a very simple game to learn.

[@honghotboardgame]

totally :))

[@ftrjzretro2485]

Effort wasted ;-;

[@consegleo]

another beautiful episode thank you for making my christmas that much more joyful will and friends. and thank you felicia.

[@Digressive]

Great seeing Jessica on this one. Would love to see more of her in future episodes!

[@captainptmb334]

"We're not playing zombie Romeo & Juliet!" My favorite line from the episode.

from pg12 to 18+ in just one week :P

[@MaxYari]

that was amazing, last show 'hey guys, we are family show, trying to keep it clean all the time', this one 'Team Dick pickles!!!' It's a payback for the children guest show.

[@puenboy1]

SinnaMad They also have tabletop after dark planned with Cards Against Humanity

[@TheDeathThatNeverWas]

puenboy1 I must see this episode.

[@TheAelishify]

Thank you tabletop, for three out of five of my sister's board game Christmas presents. Also, thank you for a vast portion of my Christmas day fun.

[@BJWanlund]

Well that happened. Also it was very fun to see Alison Haislip again on TableTop!

[@HeapOfBones]

That Shakespear style thing was awesome but I understood none of it. xD

[@Yous0147]

This show is the reason why I'm subscribe here. Very nice, and the production value is great for a youtube video.

[@GriffinPilgrim]

I have this feeling that the Dick & Pickle could become the new Owlbear.

[@SamuelGeist]

You have had them for a while now, but I am just getting around to commencing: "Sick ink, bro!" Your octopus and heartbeat rock and I'm also so pleased to be watching Tabletop again! Thank you to all involved at any level!

[@SamuelGeist]

Commenting* Bloody autocorrect.

[@ajgrulkowski9919]

Was waiting to see more "Dead Eyes" from Alison Haislip. Awesome TableTop guys!!!

[@Jeffertoya]

I love that this is the episode to follow Catan Jr. and the talk of a family show. Not because I'm judging, but because this is kinda how it sounds when my family plays games :)

[@EightThreeEight]

By going straight from kids to "Dick & Pickle?"

[@xKrazzehKiwix]

I like the Hare&Tortoise game cover, where the Tortoise just steps on the Hare's head, pushing him into the dirt, while smiling and holding up a peace sign.

[@davidbare6907]

I love that Wil basically loses it when Jessica says "You're so hard to find." (Mainly because I just about lost it at work while listening to it...)

[@AquilaGuard]

Jessica Merizan was awesome. Everyone from the BSN loves you and shall miss you. Best of luck to you.

[@zeromancer-x]

"He's great, and I'm not." Dude, she's a keeper!

[@alphaprawns]

This was great. Allison and Jessica are two of my favourite internet people, both goofy, funny and adorable in their own way, great to see them both back again. Good lord though they bring so much lewdness to the show, not complaining at all but it's a hell of a contrast to the kid-friendly show last week, haha First time seeing David, but he seemed charismatic and fun. Also a WITCH. BURN THE WITCH

[@MajorShepard]

What a great christmas present :D Thanks Geek & Sundry/Will Wheaton + others.

[@dandunning5602]

I love Wil's voices!

[@jollyblue]

Haislip FTW!!! Alison should be permanent guest host!

[@DinosaurBand]

Thanks for your wonderful show. Every episode makes me Happy+1

[@dallasandabby]

What a great series this is. Whelp, now I have to go... You know, a lot of episodes to watch.

[@OlboTovis]

Wil should definitely do something like the Dragon Age episode again, that really was my favorite TableTop. Do it again. Seriously, we all loved it :-)

[@Vicioussama]

Best innuendo is Playing the single key piano.

[@hydelun92]

Aaaoouuuuuuhhh!! Jessica Merizan ❤ great games, great players, great episode.

[@Jedicake]

WHAT A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST WHO EVER LIVED, WHERE I GET ALL OF MY INSPIRATION TO THRIVE TO BE A BETTER PERSON. ISAAC NEWTON, THANK YOU.

[@otiofe]

Funny thing Alison mentioned zombie Romeo and Juliet as the Kickstarter version of the game came with cards of this version of the lovers. Great games and great video. It got me willing to get my Council of Verona at the table more often and also to get a copy of Hare&Tortoise to myself. Keep up with the great work guys!

[@needsalt]

Alison Haislip is so damn adorable

[@johnjulian8724]

Always love watching TableTop

[@williamjacobs4857]

wow you guys are awesome i didnt expect a release on christmas day.

[@Ranjid008]

I absolutely love this show! Even if i have to wait 2 weeks for an episode :)

[@urbanbushing]

Will, I'll giving you the slowest clap I can. That Verona intro was fantastic.

[@karaoke_kenny]

The has to be one of the highest quality series on KZbin.

[@Streel69]

It would seem that some major editing happened between 12:20 - 12:45; Where they are talking about bringing back old words, where suddenly everything is ~2-4 spaces ahead of where they should be. Not sure what was discussed during that timeframe that had to be cut out, but ok

[@indianajo883]

I like how there was so much talk of Zombie Romeo and Juliet and that was the #tabletopday promo for this game. I was glad to pick it up!

[@imkluu]

I don't know who Jessica is but she was very cute. I know they have already filmed this season but I would love to see them play some older games like Black Morn Manor, Cosmic Encounters or Illuminati. All of these are very fun and I can see the guests having fun playing them.

[@rumleech]

That was a great fun episode. Liked that a lot.

[@10far2many]

Alison is totally adorable. I loved her the last time she was on TableTop too, she's really funny.

[@Carnerd101]

Much impressed by your Shakespeare.

[@Ainennke]

Best part of the episode (26:28): "I'm really not comfortable with snapping."

[@balthazarmayrena600]

I don't know what is it about this table but the dynamic really made for really funny viewing.

[@zenpvnk]

The "Incredibly non-functional stop-watch" is supposed to be the first player marker, which you pass to the left after each movement phase. So, since Wil played cards first in the game, after the first movement phase he should have passed the watch to Jessica, so she should have played cards first starting the next round. -The Rules Lawyer

[@teamglitchclick8872]

Another great episode of TableTop, always makes me want to play more games

[@Cleric268]

Hare and Tortoise looks awesome! How have I never seen that one? Also, Shane Nickerson totally needs to be invited back. Everyone's been great, but he was awesome.

[@skyeboy821]

The rules in Shakespeare was quite good. Well done, Wil.

[@scifugitive2]

Those are fun, and slightly adorable, quick games to play!

[@xenothonstelnicki597]

Best ep of the season so far.

[@davidseeparsaud8329]

Happy Merry Christmahannakwaansika Geek & Sundry! I got Tokaido and Takenoko for Christmas this year! Can't wait!

[@exakelgaming]

Geek & Sundry you guys made my xmas!

[@GriffGalore]

Jessica won while barely knowing what's happening. Well played.

[@5areth]

Alison Haislip seems like a really awesome person to hang out with.

[@MrSinister90]

Awesome episode! And yay for Jessica winning! :3

[@tahroo4262]

A tabletop for christmas, thank you!

[@CharlesLumia]

Great episode! One of the funniest that I've watched for sure.

[@Tang3000]

From kiddie episode to filling a super soaker with white russian drank and catching as much as you can with your mouth...thanks for getting back on track TableTop!

[@orangepeals7210]

Marzipan's donut shirt

[@OnIiKa]

Wil need an Oscar for the Shakespeare intro. It really moved me.. Please come back Wil.

[@SootShade]

Wow, the Council of Verona intro is going to be pretty good for the gag reel.

[@JaysonBucy]

Love the show, I just went and bought Hare & Tortoise based on this show to play with my daughter!

[@MrFenderfreak03]

Really enjoy these multi-game episodes, awesome gameplay

[@siinaster]

SAW DEAD OF WINTER IN THE BACKGROUND, YISS Got it for my self this magical Christmas :D

[@point2600]

his shakespear was awesome edit: does Alison Haislip get hotter as the episode progressess

[@Wizardofgosz]

Patrick Stewart REALLY needed to be one of the players in this game.

[@TigerTurban]

"Trevor and Autumn just chit-chatted last time.." - Ben Stiller on Lettermen

[@annamueller5574]

Omg! All my Shakespeare nerds, where you at???!!😂

[@Ishtarru]

Zombie Romeo and Juliet...If that's not already a thing, somebody make it a thing.

[@officialbritman8150]

They actually did make that an expansion.

[@Ishtarru]

Sometimes I love the internet. :)

[@afriendofafriend5766]

I SOOO want Thriller Romeo and Juliet from when they were talking about how exile isn't killing someone.

[@frostyfiveoh8334]

"is there some kind of slow cooker?" :D

[@chowderman8888]

this one is by far one of the funniest episodes in a while

[@mesutramsey3620]

hare & tortoise is a gem srsly.

[@chaz6018]

she really knows how to play the OH I'M JUST A DUMB GIRL card

[@Sith90lord]

Ha, born same day with Alison Haislip xD

[@oziancitizen]

That second game intro... . That instantly gets a like from me.

[@kevinn3438]

During the morning commute through the city, quiet is indeed science fiction. I look forward to the day it is science fact.

[@jelle7111]

IT'S ALISON! Love this episode already

[@keepsmiling15]

Loving Jessica Merizan will definitely be checking her stuff out :)

[@DevanLund]

"This isn't Zombie Romeo & Juliet." Wait, wasn't that basically the plot of "Warm Bodies"?

[@jmcosmos]

Council of Verona introduction FTW!

[@kimpohhh]

I love the multiple game episodes!!!