Athletics Check with Johnny Stanton IV

Join Johnny Stanton as he welcomes **Kenny Mayne**, the legendary SportsCenter anchor and master storyteller, to Athletics Check. Known as a host from the "Golden Age of SportsCenter" alongside icons like Dan Patrick, Keith Olbermann, and Scott Van Pelt, Kenny Mayne has been a fan-favorite that Johnny has admired since elementary school – and this conversation doesn't disappoint. Ke...

Join Johnny Stanton as he welcomes L.J. Rader, the mastermind behind the viral social media sensation "art but make it sports," to Athletics Check. Creator of the nearly million-follower strong "art but make it sports" accounts, who works in sports statistics by day and is a self-proclaimed nerd, L.J. discusses bridging the gap between historically separate worlds, his unique p...

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 i...

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...

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 &q...

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...

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 her wedding and how she works being a food...

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...

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 h...

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 Jo...

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 (...

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...

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 shares valuable insights for aspiring a...

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 - @vorpahlsw...