Johnny Stanton IV chats with with soccer star Jaycie Johnson. After retiring from the NWSL Kansas City Current in 2022, Jaycie took her soccer journey into coaching first with the Kansas Jayhawks and now currently as Assistant Coach for the Kansas State Wildcats Women's Soccer Team. In this episode Jaycie discusses balancing coaching with planning …

Rob is chatting around the campfire with Johnny Stanton IV, American Football Fullback and D&D nerd, who created a football inspired Barbarian Subclass called Path of the Gridiron and is starting a podcast called Athletics Check. Check him out on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/johnnystantoniv and everywhere at https://www.stantoniv.comFrien…

**NOTE: This is a recap of everything that has happened in the story so far, up to the beginning of episode 80.**This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. www.twitch.tv/roberthartleygmThis is a short recap I did during episode 80 to catch everyone up to date.Thank you to everyone who participated and if…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis attends a dinner at the Merry Gentleman's house with an unexpected Archfey guest.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to…

Rob is chatting around the campfire with Peter from Champions of the Table, D&D streamer, youtuber and podcaster. Peter explains during the Short Rest that they are rebranding from DnDwMe but (at time of filming) they were not yet releasing the new name, but we can now share the new name and the new links!Check out their live play series The Crysta…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis spends time in the library of the Merry Gentleman, investigating a number of topicsThank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over …

Join Johnny Stanton IV on the Athletics Check Podcast as he chats with voice actress of Dungeons and Daddies, Beth May. Beth shares her athletic experiences rooting for women's national soccer, why she decided to try boxing, and the obstacles that almost prevented her from running a marathon. But make sure you stick around as Beth recounts a hilari…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Rikash the centaur with the glistening muscles gives Apis some training.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and fo…

In this episode, our host Johnny Stanton IV pow-wows with Joshua Brisco, columnist and co-host of the (Almost) Entirely Sports and the Sports Radio 810 Chiefs Postgame Show in Kansas City. Brisco is known for his love of sports, particularly the Kansas City Chiefs, but he also embraces his passion for nerd culture which makes him an ideal guest for…

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Will aka @DnDShorts YouTuber, TikToker and D&D content creator. Check him out at https://www.youtube.com/@DnDShorts Also his Kickstarter is now available for preorder! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dndshorts/ryokos-guide-to-the-yokai-realms-a-5e-tomeFriends, Fans and Fine folkIf you enjoyed this video …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis and Farangol investigate the present that Dayl gave Apis and finally meet the Merry Gentleman.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story,…

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Gillian Foxglove, cosplayer, streamer and content creator based out of Maryland specializing in fantasy themed content. Check her out on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/gillianfoxglove and everywhere at https://campsite.bio/gillianfoxgloveFriends, Fans and Fine folkIf you enjoyed this video and you want to su…

Host Johnny Stanton IV hangs with comedian Ify Nwadiwe and discusses redefining 'jock,' blending sports with nerd culture, and personal tales from Ify's journey as a comedian to the mayor of the Hollywood Nerd community. Johnny gets Ify to discuss his love for "Chel" and how he expresses his love for hockey as a "nerd". Along the way Ify turns the …

**NOTE: This is a recap of everything that has happened in the story so far, up to the beginning of episode 76.**This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. www.twitch.tv/roberthartleygmThis is a recap I did during episode 76 to catch everyone up to date.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you w…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis and Farangol find themselves challenged by a mountain.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be no…

Rob is chatting around the campfire with Matthew Barker aka thePlayMatt, professional game master, actor, worldbuilder & ttrpg streamer. He focuses on creating immersive and safe spaces for people to really enjoy roleplaying, through kindness and communication. Check him out at https://theplaymattdm.com and hire him for a game at https://startplayi…

AEW Wrestler Ryan "Hollywood Hunk" Nemeth jumps in with both feet and and takes us on a search for his deepest passions: Wresting, Acting & Sharks with host Johnny Stanton IV. Hear about Ryan's process of channeling his character for the "Iron Claw" was an experience that brought him chills. Learn about Ryan & Johnny's shared interest in Cleveland …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis has to amuse a brain fish with riddles to stay alive.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be not…

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Gnome Anne, a TTRPG creator who creates beautifully blursed content that mix whimsy, gay angst, liminal horror and, for reasons that no one understands, furbys. Check her out at https://twitch.tv/gnome_anne or https://tiktok.com/@annethegnome and everywhere at https://linktr.ee/annethegnomeSUPPORT MY WORK:If …

If characters like Merle Highchurch, Ned Chicane, and Arlo Thacker are familiar to you then you've probably been to The Adventure Zone and no other introduction is needed for this week's guest, Clint McElroy. On the other hand, if you're from the Huntington, WV area, you might recognize Clint's voice from the 103.3 Morning Show he hosted with Judy …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis dreams while in the feywild and has to attract the attentions of a brain fish to cross to an island.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the …

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Gem aka @GeeOfDee , an Australian presenter, variety streamer and online content creator. She loves tragic character backstories and all things Baldur’s Gate 3. Check her out at https://twitch.tv/geeeofdeee and everywhere at https://linktr.ee/geeofdeeSUPPORT MY WORK:If you want to support me financially, so I…

Check out our Patreon for bonus content and extra one-shot TTRPG adventures with every podcast guest: https://www.patreon.com/AthleticsCheckPod UFL QB Reid Sinnett goes on a deep dive into the worlds of sports and cinema with host Johnny Stanton IV. Discover how Reed's passion for football led him to create "Reel Football" on TikTok, where he share…

**NOTE: This is a recap of everything that has happened in the story so far, up to the beginning of episode 70.**This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. www.twitch.tv/roberthartleygmThis is a short recap I did during episode 70 to catch everyone up to date.Thank you to everyone who participated and if…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis encounters creatures in the feywild. Note: This episode, while chronologically following Apis' step through the portal, was played out several episodes later, when Apis was able to unl…

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Cucumber (https://www.instagram.com/cucumberlives) from @PerceptionStudio, who stream D&D, tabletop games, and video games with friends (both felted and “meatbag” aka human). Check them out at https://www.perceptionstudio.tv and https://www.youtube.com/c/perceptionstudioSUPPORT MY WORK:If you want to support …

Amy Vorpahl, famed for her roles on Critical Role and Dropout, joins Johnny to share her tale of shattering stereotypes and uniting the worlds of fitness and nerd culture. Together, Johnny and Amy peel back the layers of identity, challenging the notion that we must fit into neatly defined boxes. Amy Vorpahl: www.amyvorpahl.com TikTok - @vorpahlswo…

**NOTE: This is a recap of everything that has happened in the story so far, up to the beginning of episode 65.**This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. www.twitch.tv/roberthartleygmThank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head o…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis fights a cyclopede, a monster I created based on art by Ben Van Lier. Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis meets some myconids. Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be notified when I go live! Thanks to …

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Devon Chulick from @TotalPartyChill (https://www.youtube.com/c/totalpartychill), a San Francisco based D&D/TTRPG Studio run by longtime friends. He also co-founded StartPlaying, the largest RPG table finder for games run by professional dungeon masters and game masters! Check them out at https://startplaying.…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis helps their new companions in the mending of a sentinel. Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis struggles with memory loss and meets a new friend.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be notifi…

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Rem from Rem Alternis Productions (https://remalternis.com), a woman-owned creative works media company based in Chicago. They create original content and work with artists and writers to breathe life into amazing new worlds. Make sure you are following Rem at https://www.facebook.com/RemAlternisProductions a…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis finally chooses to go to the Feywild.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be notified when I go …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis goes to the rescue of a woman in danger in the forest.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be no…

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Andrew Stuber, aka Magebrush about mini painting, ttrpgs and how they came to work at Eldritch Foundry! They just released a free miniature painting book for beginners, check it out at https://beacons.ai/magebrush and check them out on insta https://www.instagram.com/magebrushSUPPORT MY WORK:If you want to su…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis helps the Gravedigger with a problem.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be notified when I go …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis meets the Gravedigger.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be notified when I go live!Thanks to …

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Derek, Mikey, Nikkie and Richie from Legends of Avantris. They are seven best friends who play a lot of D&D together in person at the table, telling stories in an epic homebrew world with tons of laughs, heavy roleplay and wacky voices. The Short Rest was when their Crooked Moon Kickstarter, a 400+ page Folk …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis commissions items from the elves then goes to find Mosh.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis catches up with the Elves and debates how much to reveal about the ongoing situation.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head ove…

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Em Carlson, adventurer and Creative Director for Blackwater DnD. Em is a therapist by day, and creative human by night! Fae is proud to use TTRPGs as therapeutic tools to help folks improve their lives through exploration and play, and loves to talk about all topics related to the human experience in gaming. …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis assists Mosh in getting to the bottom of his crime.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be notif…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis leaves Fondirg and heads back to Shadridge.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be notified when…

Rob is chatting round the campfire with Damon Vanhee from Formerly Feral Games ( https://www.formerlyferalgames.com ), who recently kickstartered The Crowned RPG, a genre-blending, narrative driven TTRPG where the players are gods among millions, champions of their own corner of reality. Check it out here https://thecrowned.backerkit.com/hosted_pre…

This is a recap of everything that has happened in the story so far, up to the beginning of episode 60.This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. www.twitch.tv/roberthartleygmThank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twi…

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, Apis levels up and has some interesting dreams.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story, head over to Twitch and follow to be notified when …

This is Twitch Tales, an interactive D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 5e series run by me over on my Twitch channel. https://twitch.tv/roberthartleygmIn this episode, to help celebrate ConSave, I ran a one off story with a new character, Umar, as the lead character.Thank you to everyone who participated and if you want to join in and influence the story,…

In June 2022, Rob fundraised for the American Cancer Society with a charity Twitch Tales special! This oneshot followed the adventures of Syphon, a water genasi warlock who is investigating some mysterious behaviour on board.SUPPORT MY WORK:If you want to support me financially, so I can make more of this sort of content, you can do so on Patreon. …