Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

Johnny Stanton IV

Join former NFL player and D&D fan Johnny Stanton IV as he explores the crossover between sports and nerds!

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Ify Nwadiwe is a Meathead - Athletics Check Episode 5

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

07/04/24 • 68 min

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 tables and Johnny reveals how he manages his dual passions for football and D&D. Plus, join in a special moment as they retire Ify's number '87' and set up his D&D character arc. A perfect watch for sports fans, comedy lovers, and nerd culture enthusiasts!
Ify Nwadiwe:
https://www.ifycomedy.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ifynwadiwe
Twitter - https://x.com/ifynwadiwe
Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/ifdeez
Um, Actually - https://www.dropout.tv/um-actually
Check out our Patreon for bonus content and extra one-shot TTRPG adventures with every podcast guest: https://www.patreon.com/AthleticsCheckPod
Producer: Johnny Stanton IV & Anand Shah
Technical Director, Sound Designer & Editor: Frank Janisch
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
#comedian #dropout #comedybangbang #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #nerd #jocks

Johnny Stanton IV:
https://www.stantoniv.com/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnystantoniv
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnnystantoniv
Twitter - https://x.com/johnnystantoniv
Athletics Check Pod
https://www.athleticscheckpod.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@athleticscheckpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athleticscheckpod/
Check out our Patreon for bonus content and extra one-shot TTRPG adventures with every podcast guest: https://www.patreon.com/AthleticsCheckPod

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Beth May is a Boxer & Marathon Runner - Athletics Check Episode 7

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

08/02/24 • 57 min

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 hilarious Keanu Reeves encounter. As always, we hope you enjoy!
Beth May:
https://dungeonsanddads.fandom.com/wiki/Beth_May
YouTube - @bethmay2968
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heybethmay
Twitter - https://x.com/heybethmay
Producer: Johnny Stanton IV & Anand Shah
Technical Director, Sound Designer & Editor: Frank Janisch
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
#boxingmotivation #marathonpreparation #keanureeves #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #nerd #jocks

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Amy Vorpahl is a Jock - Athletics Check Episode 1

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

05/08/24 • 47 min

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 - @vorpahlsword
Instagram - @vorpahlsword
Twitter - @vorpahlsword
Youtube - thenobleamy
Johnny Stanton IV
StantonIV.com
TikTok - @johnnystantoniv
Instagram - @johnnystantoniv
Twitter - @johnnystantoniv
Youtube - johnnystantoniv
Athletics Check Pod
www.athleticscheckpod.com
TikTok: @athleticscheckpod
Instagram: @AthleticsCheckPod
Check out our Patreon for bonus content and extra one-shot TTRPG adventures with every podcast guest: https://www.patreon.com/AthleticsCheckPod
#dimension20 #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #nerd #jocks #muaythai

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Khary Payton & Ned Donovan are Waiting For Travis To Come Back From Best Buy - Athletics Check Ep 9

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

08/31/24 • 44 min

Johnny Stanton IV hangs with with TTRPG stars and the incredible actor Khary Payton, known from The Walking Dead and DC's Cyborg, and producer Ned Donovan from Encounter Party. Khary and Ned share their love for sports and nerd culture and how those things have interwoven throughout their lives. From chasing the highs of performing in front of others in basketball (Khary) and lacrosse (Ned) to finding the same feelings of shared goals and team camaraderie in D&D later in life, this episode shows that playing games as a kid can lead to a career if you have enough imagination. Make sure you stick around to see how Khary & Ned's nerd-to-jock ratios changes over the episode!
Encounter Party:
@EncounterParty
https://www.encounterparty.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/encounter_party
Ned Donovan:
https://www.neddonovan.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neddonovan
Twitter - https://x.com/neddonovan
Khary Payton:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kharypayton
Twitter: https://x.com/kharypayton
Producer: Johnny Stanton IV & Anand Shah
Technical Director, Sound Designer & Editor: Frank Janisch
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
#criticalrole #thewalkingdead #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #nerd #jocks

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Clint McElroy is an Athlete - Athletics Check Episode 3

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

06/06/24 • 71 min

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 Eaton for over 20 years. But what you might not know about is Clint's passion from sports going back to growing up with the Roaring Rhino's to teaching his sons, Travis, Justin & Griffin, life's lessons through sports. Join Johnny & Clint's conversation and let us know what you think by dropping us a comment!
Clint McElroy:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbethere/
Twitter - https://x.com/macclint
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-mcelroy-26390345/
Producer: Johnny Stanton IV & Anand Shah
Technical Director, Sound Designer & Editor: Frank Janisch
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
#mcelroy #dungeonsanddragons #fantasyfootball #ttrpg #nerd #jocks

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Mike Wright Loves to Play Fantasy - Athletics Check Sn2, Ep 1

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

03/26/25 • 66 min

Ever wondered how your love of sports can collide with your inner nerd? Calling all fantasy football fanatics and sneakerheads! 👟🏈 Mike Wright usually known as the insightful co-host of the Fantasy Footballers podcast, explores his passion for Dungeons & Dragons and his other passion that might surprise you: collecting Nike SBs. This love for sneakers reveals another layer to Mike's "nerd" persona, blending his fantasy football expertise with a keen sense of style.
In this episode, we explore Mike's journey from fantasy football expert to sneaker enthusiast, and how these seemingly different worlds intersect. Discover how his love for music and video games led him to podcasting, and the surprising popularity of D&D among athletes
Click Here to Subscribe: @AthleticsCheckPod
Fantasy Footballers:
@TheFantasyFootballers
https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasyfootballers/
Twitter - https://x.com/TheFFBallers
Mike Wright:
https://www.neddonovan.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ffhitman/
Twitter - https://x.com/FFHitman
Producer: Johnny Stanton IV & Anand Shah
Technical Director, Sound Designer & Editor: Frank Janisch
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
#fantasyfootballers #starwarshotel #dungeonsanddragons #nikesbdunk #ttrpg #nerd #jocks

Grant O'Brien is Mixing Cocktails & College Football - Athletics Check Sn2, Ep2

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

04/18/25 • 90 min

Join Johnny Stanton and co-host Travis Reaves as they welcome Dropout star Grant O'Brien to Athletics Check and see what happens when a comedian and a former college football QB get together to talk sports and nerd culture. We welcome the incredibly funny Grant O'Brien and discuss Grant's love for Ohio State football (even though he kinda hates them 😅), the art of improv, and the surprising parallels between performing and playing sports.
Johnny also shares some big life updates, including his upcoming video game, Scrub Squad!
Whether you're a sports fanatic, comedy nerd, or somewhere in between, this episode proves that passion transcends categories. As Johnny says, "nerdiness is just a synonym for passion" - and this conversation has plenty of both!
Click Here to Subscribe: @AthleticsCheckPod
Grant O'Brien:
https://dropout.fandom.com/wiki/Grant_O%27Brien
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/picturesofgrant/
Twitter - https://x.com/grantob
Producer: Johnny Stanton IV & Anand Shah
Technical Director, Sound Designer & Editor: Frank Janisch
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
#dropout #buckeyes #cocktailchatter #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #nerd #jocks

Joshua Brisco is a Pokemaniac - Athletics Check Episode 6

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

07/19/24 • 67 min

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 The Athletics Check podcast. Josh shares how he balances that love for the Chiefs but doesn't let that role define his interests and what he shares with his listeners and readers. Some of the highlights from the episode include: the spark of Fantastic Mr. Fox, Josh's childhood obsession with Club Penguin and Johnny & Josh's shared love for The Adventure Zone and the McElroy's. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
Joshua Brisco:
https://joshuabrisco.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jbbrisco
Twitter - https://x.com/jbbrisco/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbbrisco/
Producer: Johnny Stanton IV & Anand Shah
Technical Director, Sound Designer & Editor: Frank Janisch
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
#kcchiefs #pokemon #clubpenguin #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #nerd #jocks

Mike Golic Jr is a Swiftie - Athletics Check Sn2, Ep3

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

05/28/25 • 67 min

Join Johnny Stanton as he welcomes Mike Golic Jr. from football royalty to Athletics Check and see what happens when two passionate fans nerd out on nerd culture. We welcome the incredibly charismatic Mike Golic Jr. - massive Swiftie, anime enthusiast, and snack food connoisseur - to discuss breaking the "jocks vs nerds" stereotype, his Dragon Ball Z celebration dreams, and why having interests outside of sports is crucial for mental balance. Plus, don't miss our hilarious Taylor Swift song-to-NFL player comparisons and the Random Flavor Generator where you get to see Mike taste test his latest snack haul from Japan. Whether you're a sports fanatic, anime lover, or Taylor Swift stan, this episode proves that passion comes in many forms. As Johnny says, "nerdiness is just a synonym for passion" - and Mike Golic Jr. embodies that perfectly!
🎲 Bonus Patreon content features Mike's first-ever D&D adventure!

Mike Golic Jr.:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikegolicjr/
Twitter - https://x.com/mikegolicjr
Gojo & Golic - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOLQe-AojK3WSai3-rE8t4hBxCUpOMv_n

Ryan Nemeth is a Lemon Shark - Athletics Check Episode 4

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

06/21/24 • 53 min

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 winters (brrrr!) but most importantly the amazing shark diving adventure Ryan took, where one of the most important things he learned was the "Floss" dance. This is a one-of-kind interview with a truly unique star.
Ryan Nemeth:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryrynemnem
Twitter - https://x.com/ryrynemnem
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCai-k9SBJShyfcB43kPskvg
Check out our Patreon for bonus content and extra one-shot TTRPG adventures with every podcast guest: https://www.patreon.com/AthleticsCheckPod
Producer: Johnny Stanton IV & Anand Shah
Technical Director, Sound Designer & Editor: Frank Janisch
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
#aew #wrestler #sharks #cleveland #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #nerd #jocks

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How many episodes does Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV have?

Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Games, Podcasts and Sports.

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The episode title 'Amy Vorpahl is a Jock - Athletics Check Episode 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV?

The average episode length on Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV is 65 minutes.

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Episodes of Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV are typically released every 14 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV?

The first episode of Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV was released on May 8, 2024.

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