Bar Brawl: Fjord tries to negotiate his way out of one when he accidentally crashes into a goliath.Whenever he reappears, 'HOT BOI!' can be heard in the background. Ascended Meme: Essek is introduced with Sam singing 'HOT BOI!' in harmony with himself, similar to Essek's entrance being greeted with enthusiastic capslocking of 'HOT BOI!' in the Twitch chat for Critical Role.Anti-Climax: Caleb and Essek prepare to unveil Veth Brenatto 'in all her halfling glory' to a waiting Nein, but the curtain is pulled aside to reveal Nott still a goblin.

Sam voiced Phoenix Wright in four Ace Attorney games. He dramatically interrupts the Mighty Nein's audience with the Bright Queen by pointing, shouting 'OBJECTION!', and accusing them of being Imperial spies. Lythir is played by Sam Riegel instead of Matthew Mercer.Additionally, Yasha dons the costume again while the party investigates the chair in the Brenatto apothecary, as Patterson is a forensics scientist. Ashley Johnson's role as Patterson on Blindspot is the reason for Yasha's frequent absences from the party. Yasha puts on Patterson's lab coat and glasses and dashes off in 'Come Together', only giving 'I have things to do.' as explanation on why she will meet up with the party later in Zadash.Crit Recap Animated contains examples of:

Nott the brave and spurt