Brian W. Foster is an American television and poetry writer, singer, and host. His first book, "Blackened White," released in 2012, is an Amazon best seller. He is the Creator, Executive Producer and Host of "Talks Machina", created in 2016, the talk show for Internet sensation Critical Role. He also created, produces, and hosts "Between the Sheets", a long form interview show centered on storytellers from various mediums. In 2019, Foster created "UnDeadwood", a western/fantasy/horror mini-series for Critical Role, one of the most popular series on the channel. He also works as a writer and producer for Bobby Boy Productions, the production company owned by rapper Logic.