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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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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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Season 4, Episode 4: Spiders and the Sight

6/6/2022
The Party deals with the situation at the Teagues' Tavern and get a glimpse of what lies ahead. E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @Griffmoy, @Evlintentions, @heyDrWil, @_Badchop_

Duration:00:48:00

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Season 4, Episode 3: The Tavern

5/15/2022
The Tavern. 'Nuff said. E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @Griffmoy, @Evlintentions, @heyDrWil, @_Badchop_

Duration:00:41:30

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Season 4, Episode 2: The Smith and His Wares

5/1/2022
The Party meets the Smith, and learns that things are much more fraught in Cull's End than they realized... E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @Griffmoy, @Evlintentions, @heyDrWil, @_Badchop_

Duration:00:36:44

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Season 4, Episode 1: The Puzzling Foyer of the Brachacki Inn

4/17/2022
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_

Duration:00:35:06

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Side-Quest #2: Frankenstein‘s Shenanigans, Part 2

9/19/2021
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

Duration:01:04:31

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Side-Quest #2: Frankenstein's Shenanigans, Part 1

9/5/2021
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 Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @griffmoy, @dlytle21, @Evlintentions, @mbdando, @4995songs

Duration:00:58:08

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Side-Quest #2: Heavens to Mergatroid, Part 2

8/22/2021
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 Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @griffmoy, @dlytle21, @Evlintentions, @mbdando, @4995songs

Duration:01:09:44

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Side-Quest #2: Heavens to Mergatroid, Part 1

8/8/2021
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

Duration:00:56:07

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BONUS: Heckmouth Presents: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

5/12/2021
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 Follow the hosts: @heydrwil, @Griffmoy

Duration:01:49:16

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BONUS: Heckmouth Presents: Scream

4/14/2021
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, @Griffmoy

Duration:02:33:19

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BONUS: Heckmouth Presents: WandaVision

3/17/2021
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, @Griffmoy

Duration:01:24:55

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Season 3, Episode 14: Wildside

9/13/2020
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

Duration:01:04:15

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Labor Day 2020

9/6/2020
#RestYourselfBeforeYouWreckYourself

Duration:00:02:18

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Season 3, Episode 13: You Could Be Mine

8/30/2020
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

Duration:00:43:48

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Season 3, Episode 12: Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody

8/23/2020
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

Duration:01:13:24

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Season 3, Episode 11: Don't Tread On Me

8/16/2020
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

Duration:00:57:23

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Season 3, Episode 10: Siva

8/9/2020
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

Duration:00:57:23

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Season 3, Episode 9: Shiny Happy People

7/26/2020
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

Duration:01:07:16

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Season 3, Episode 8: Set Adrift on Memory Bliss

7/12/2020
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

Duration:00:55:30

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Season 3, Episode 7: Friday I'm In Love

7/5/2020
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

Duration:00:46:11

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