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.
Episodes
Mar 17, 2021
Mar 17, 2021
1hr 24 min
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!
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Follow the hosts: @heydrwil, @Griffmoy
Sep 13, 2020
Sep 13, 2020
1hr 4 min
We catch up with Sam who has quite a fright after helping Mrs. Rockwell clean up. Pop Rocks, Mountain Dew & Jump Scares are everywhere!
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Sep 6, 2020
Aug 30, 2020
Aug 30, 2020
43 min
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?
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Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur
Aug 23, 2020
Aug 23, 2020
1hr 13 min
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!
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Aug 16, 2020
Aug 16, 2020
57 min
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!
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E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck
Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur
Aug 9, 2020
Aug 9, 2020
57 min
Aelin runs to check in with the babysitter and we smash cut to the following day at Maple Oak High. Where's Britney?
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Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur
Jul 26, 2020
Jul 26, 2020
1hr 7 min
The Kids wake up in the back of a van with headphones on. "What the Balls, Man?!" Later, a new ally reveals themselves!?
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E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck
Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur
Jul 12, 2020
Jul 12, 2020
55 min
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.
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E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck
Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur
Jul 5, 2020
Jul 5, 2020
46 min
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!
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E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com
Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck
Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur