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
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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_By Dr. Andy Wilczak
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The Tavern. 'Nuff said. E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @Griffmoy, @Evlintentions, @heyDrWil, @_Badchop_By Dr. Andy Wilczak
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Season 4, Episode 2: The Smith and His Wares
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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_By Adam Griffin
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Season 4, Episode 1: The Puzzling Foyer of the Brachacki Inn
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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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Side-Quest #2: Frankenstein‘s Shenanigans, Part 2
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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, @griff…
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Side-Quest #2: Frankenstein's Shenanigans, Part 1
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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 Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck…
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Side-Quest #2: Heavens to Mergatroid, Part 2
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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 Follow the show on Twitter: @Strengt…
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Side-Quest #2: Heavens to Mergatroid, Part 1
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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, @Evlinten…
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BONUS: Heckmouth Presents: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
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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 th…
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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 Scream film f…
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BONUS: Heckmouth Presents: WandaVision
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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 Marvel Studios' W…
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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, @ShawnaLesseurBy Dr. Andy Wilczak
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#RestYourselfBeforeYouWreckYourselfBy Dr. Andy Wilczak
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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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Season 3, Episode 12: Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody
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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: @h…
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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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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, @ShawnaLesseurBy Dr. Andy Wilczak
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Season 3, Episode 9: Shiny Happy People
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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, @ShawnaLesseurBy Dr. Andy Wilczak
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Season 3, Episode 8: Set Adrift on Memory Bliss
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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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Season 3, Episode 6: Mysterious Ways
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It's the middle of January in Maple Oak and there's been a lockdown!? Meanwhile, the Kids meet at lunch and formulate a plan to make their way into the forest. ...and who is this guy from the Water Company? E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @…
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#BlackLivesMatterBy Dr. Andy Wilczak
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Season 3, Episode 5: Something in the Way
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The aftermath of the Man with the Shovel; another of the kids runs into a familiar crying face; and we DARE to keep the kids off drugs and cigarettes. Leaper! Leaper! Copy! E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur…
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Season 3, Episode 4: Come As You Are
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Homeroom Antics! E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur, @DrJNNavarroBy Dr. Andy Wilczak
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The Kids arrive for another week at school that starts with a game of Kiss the Flagpole. E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseurBy Dr. Andy Wilczak
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After an important observation, the play changes; discussion about Maple Oak's refugee population; we learn about Bret's little brother, Brad + a brief RP session where the English class is assigned a group project! E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @m…
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Season 3, Episode 1: Smells Like Teen Spirit
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January 6, 1992 -- it's another day at Maple Oak High, back from Holiday Break, and auditions are starting for the school production of the Phantom of the Opera... E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow our cast: @heydrwil, @EsmailJoan, @mbdando, @ShawnaLesseur…
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Season 3, Episode 0.2: Zero Sessions (Part 2)
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We are introduced to three of our main characters for this season's game and learn more about the relationships between them. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodca…
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Season 3, Episode 0.1: Zero Sessions (Part 1)
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We get an introduction to cast members for this season's game and start working out the setting of Maple Oak. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Fol…
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The season comes to an end as Percy Gritts is put into a Thriller Situation! But does the story stop here?! Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follo…
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Season 2, Episode 34: Hand-to-Hand Combat
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The Gang gets blindsided and attempt to break the walls down! Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @StrengthCheck Follow o…
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Side-Quest #1: The Sunless Citadel, Part 4: Good Plan!
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An Acquisitions Incorporated Side-Quest! The Party explores the Tower before formulating Plan F and seeking higher ground. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@…
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Side-Quest #1: The Sunless Citadel, Part 3: Temple of Doom
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An Acquisitions Incorporated Side-Quest! The Party continues toward the Citadel. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @Str…
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Side-Quest #1: The Sunless Citadel, Part 2: Invetigation in Process!
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An Acquisitions Incorporated Side-Quest! The Party splits up and travels to the Farmer's Market & Blacksmith Shop to start their investigation. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: …
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Side-Quest #1: The Sunless Citadel, Part 1: Strange Fruit
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An Acquisitions Incorporated Side-Quest! We meet a new party of Acq-Inc Interns as they start their encounter into the classic 3rd Edition campaign, The Sunless Citadel. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-…
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The Gang continues their explosive interaction with the knight and Zephyra coins a phrase! Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twi…
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The Gang heads down the stairs behind the door in the Spooky Old Tree before events turn to Hammer Time. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow t…
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Season 2, Episode 31: The Undead Man and the Tree
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The Gang sets off on their quest to find the nearby skeleton warren and find themselves saying "Hold My Action!" Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com …
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Solar makes a 24-hour declaration and the questions come flying in! Then the Gang gets Frog & Toad on Shay's map. A Matrix Moment follows as the Gang suits up for battle. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for…
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The Gang reconvenes at Death by Chocolate and run into a hat-wearing Barnabas before Percy alarms the group with his Solar plan. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpo…
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Season 2, Episode 28: The Art of the Deal
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The Gang & Shay come to an agreement about their next mission before the fight in the ring shakes things up. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Foll…
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Percy works his stuff as the Gang attempts to strike a deal with the owner of the Diamond Mine. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show o…
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Season 2, Episode 26: Talking in a Square
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Percy shouts at Aelos & Nym about police officers/cops while Dak slides away to talk with an old friend. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow t…
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Season 2, Episode 25: The Rain Man Situation
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DM Dr. Mr. Coach Wilczak gives a recap of the game before the Gang re-establishes their positions at the Diamond Mine. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmai…
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Solar plays the Lando Rule, Aelos plays GODCOP and Percy wants to know what the deal is. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitt…
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Solar & Aelos step outside as we get background on race and magic in Backfire while Percy fumes. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show …
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Season 2, Episode 22: Pour Some Sugar on Me
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Aided by his CI, Solar starts an investigation into the recent events at Death by Chocolate while Loss Prevention Officer Percy Gritts watches on.. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the sh…
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Solar returns to the game as a surprising connection is revealed at Death by Chocolate! Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitte…
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Season 2, Episode 20: Put Your Feelings on Paper
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The bewildering conclusion to the epic stock room battle awaits! Meanwhile, Paul is engrossed.. Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show o…
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Season 2, Episode 19: Everybody Do the Dinosaur
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The Gang continues their epic hit-and-run battle with darts, daggers, disappearing and deals with a wisp? Praise Be! Play for Progress on Discord! https://discord.gg/nNNZUHS Strength Check @ Mages & Mentors on Discord! https://discord.gg/sDrP9gD Play for Progress GoFundMe - gofundme.com/play-for-progress E-mail the show: strengthcheckpodcast@gmail.…
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