Strength Check

Strength Check

Strength Check is an Actual Play RPG podcast with a rotating set of participants and rulesets. The current season is Cull’s End, based largely on D&D. Past seasons have focused on innovative interdisciplinary pedagogical development, happening in (almost) real time and finding new ways to engage students and the public. Games have included Kids on Bikes, D&D and Acquisitions Inc.-based side-quests. The first season focused on Dr. Andy Wilczak exploring topics relevant to higher education.

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June 6, 2022 48 mins

The Party deals with the situation at the Teagues' Tavern and get a glimpse of what lies ahead.

 

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The Tavern. 'Nuff said.

 

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The Party meets the Smith, and learns that things are much more fraught in Cull's End than they realized...

 

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Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @Griffmoy, @Evlintentions, @heyDrWil, @_Badchop_

 

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Our Party arrives at the Brachacki Inn and a test occurs. Poor Terry arrived a bit too early and... whoops! You'll find out what happened to him when you press play.

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @Griffmoy, @Evlintentions, @heyDrWil, @_Badchop_

 

 

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An Acquisitions Incorporated Side-Quest! We discover Darwin's Personal Universe, Misty checks on things and the group heads back to the temple. Later, business picks up and some new clients are taken on an extreme adventure. 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @griffmoy, @dlytle21, @Evlintentions, @mbdando, @4995songs

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An Acquisitions Incorporated Side-Quest! The next chapter in the saga starts with dealing out some randomness. Glonzo finds some mushrooms in the forest. Wisely narrows in on a potential spy in the organization before the group is faced with a grave decision.

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

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Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @griffmoy, @dlytle21, @Evlintentions, @mbdando, @...

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An Acquisitions Incorporated Side-Quest! The group shows resistance to tax collection! A decision is made on the cover business before making contact with HQ. Later, the party gains some unique characters during a team building montage! A Forgotten Realms campaign.

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

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Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @griffmoy, @dlytle21, @Evlintentions, @mbdan...

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An Acquisitions Incorporated Side-Quest! Acq. Inc. tries a horizontal leadership structure! We meet a new party setting up the first undercover franchise in Dagger Falls. A Forgotten Realms campaign.

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @griffmoy, @dlytle21, @Evlintentions, @mbdando, @4995songs

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The folks behind Strength Check introduce to you our newest podcast project: HECKMOUTH!

Deep dives into film and TV, from single episodes to entire franchises and filmographies.

Hosted by Andy Wilczak and Adam Griffin and released monthly?! (We're figuring that out still); dedicated feed available soon.

On this episode, we discuss The Falcon and the Winter Soldier!

Follow the show on Twitter: @heckmouth

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April 14, 2021 153 mins

The folks behind Strength Check introduce to you our newest podcast project: HECKMOUTH!

Deep dives into film and TV, from single episodes to entire franchises and filmographies.

Hosted by Andy Wilczak and Adam Griffin and released monthly?! (We're figuring that out still); dedicated feed available soon.

On this episode, we discuss the Scream film franchise!

Follow the show on Twitter: @heckmouth

Follow the hosts: @heydrwil, @Griffm...

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March 17, 2021 84 mins

The folks behind Strength Check introduce to you our newest podcast project: HECKMOUTH!

Deep dives into film and TV, from single episodes to entire franchises and filmographies. Hosted by Andy Wilczak and Adam Griffin and released monthly?! (We're figuring that out still); dedicated feed available soon.

On this episode, we discuss Marvel Studios' WandaVision!

Follow the show on Twitter: @heckmouth

Follow the hosts: @heydrwil, @G...

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September 13, 2020 64 mins

We catch up with Sam who has quite a fright after helping Mrs. Rockwell clean up. Pop Rocks, Mountain Dew & Jump Scares are everywhere!

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur 

 

 

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September 6, 2020 2 mins

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August 30, 2020 43 mins

Sam is forced to stay after class while Bret, Brad & Chrys make their way to the Mustardium. Meanwhile, Aelin deals with the fallout from missing work lately. Who's Whitney?

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur 

 

 

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Mr. Gus sends the Teens to English class and Chrys is determined to find Britney. After multiple cease and desist orders, Mrs. Rockwell attempts to make the school play a reality and an unlikely hero has a solution. Tad's Dad to the Diner!

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur 

 

 

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August 16, 2020 57 mins

A familiar face returns and we meet Zachary Taylor Jonathan Thomas before a Homeroom Hullabaloo breaks out. Later, the Teens regroup in the hallway and formulate a plan. It's Prom Season!

     

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur 

 

 

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August 9, 2020 57 mins

Aelin runs to check in with the babysitter and we smash cut to the following day at Maple Oak High. Where's Britney?

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur 

 

 

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The Kids wake up in the back of a van with headphones on. "What the Balls, Man?!" Later, a new ally reveals themselves!?

                 

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur 

 

 

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Aelin works the longest diner shift ever?? And it's Bad News Brad & The Iron Butterfly against the American Gladiators in an epic confrontation?! Also, Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

                 

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur 

 

 

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The Kids are in the woods and see a flash of light before heading toward Lake Maybegone. Later, Chrys attempts to de-boobify a trap and it's a scream!

       

 

E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck

Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur 

 

 

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