Episodes

    048 - One DM, Three Different Tables: How to Build Characters for Teens, Families, and Game Stores - with Jay Aress
    Claim to GameNovember 20, 2025x
    48
    01:03:39145.71 MB

    048 - One DM, Three Different Tables: How to Build Characters for Teens, Families, and Game Stores - with Jay Aress

    048 - One DM, Three Different Tables: How to Build Characters for Teens, Families, and Game Stores What makes a D&D party work? In this episode, Clint talks with Jay Aress, a teacher, creator, and community DM, about how to build groups that genuinely connect. From managing a high school club to...

    047: Haunted Holiday & Beyond: Call of Cthulhu, One-Shots, and Holiday Adventures
    Claim to GameOctober 16, 2025x
    47
    00:54:37125.04 MB

    047: Haunted Holiday & Beyond: Call of Cthulhu, One-Shots, and Holiday Adventures

    #47 - Anthony from The Daily DM returns for his third appearance on Claim to Game. We start with Call of Cthulhu, one of the most popular TTRPGs worldwide, breaking down why it works so well for horror, suspense, and cosmic dread. Anthony shares advice for running unforgettable one-shots, from Hallo...

    046 - Autism, D&D, and RPGs: A Natural 20 Combo - With Ron Desi
    Claim to GameSeptember 18, 2025x
    46
    00:59:13135.55 MB

    046 - Autism, D&D, and RPGs: A Natural 20 Combo - With Ron Desi

    #46 - Why do tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons resonate so deeply with players on the autism spectrum? How can storytelling, character roleplay, and a good session of dice-rolling help build social skills, confidence, and genuine connection—for anyone, autistic or not? In this episode, Clint...

    045: Organized Chaos - Behind the Screen of RPG Communities from Scratch - With Anthony
    Claim to GameAugust 14, 2025x
    45
    00:50:41116.01 MB

    045: Organized Chaos - Behind the Screen of RPG Communities from Scratch - With Anthony

    #45 - Anthony, The Daily Dungeon Master, is back sharing the real-life magic of starting and sustaining organized tabletop RPG groups. From running Adventurers League tables to launching a high school gaming club, Anthony shares stories, lessons, and practical advice on building community through sh...

    044: Natural Threats - How Environment Shapes Story in TTRPGs
    Claim to GameJuly 31, 2025x
    44
    00:52:23119.9 MB

    044: Natural Threats - How Environment Shapes Story in TTRPGs

    šŸŽ™ļø Be a Podcast Guest https://claimtogamepodcast.com/podcastguest #44 - Environmental factors like weather, terrain, and landscape can powerfully shape a tabletop RPG session’s mood, challenges, and player choices. In some ā€œeco-horrorā€ style narratives even the land itself can strike back – trees m...

    Replay: Should I Play with a Gamemaster or Go GM-less? (Ep 009 Encore)
    Claim to GameJuly 17, 2025x
    7
    00:26:2048.91 MB

    Replay: Should I Play with a Gamemaster or Go GM-less? (Ep 009 Encore)

    šŸŽ™ļø Be a Podcast Guest https://claimtogamepodcast.com/podcastguest #R9 - This episode’s a rewind of my most downloaded one ever—yep, the big question: should you play with a Gamemaster or try a GM-less game? I break down the pros and cons of both, share some honest takes from my own tables, and help...

    043: - Should You Go to a Tabletop Convention? What Gamers Need to Know – with Gary ā€˜Gaz’ Bowerbank
    Claim to GameJuly 03, 2025x
    43
    00:59:51137 MB

    043: - Should You Go to a Tabletop Convention? What Gamers Need to Know – with Gary ā€˜Gaz’ Bowerbank

    šŸŽ™ļø Be a Podcast Guest https://claimtogamepodcast.com/podcastguest #43 - Why should you consider attending a tabletop gaming convention or event? Can’t you just stay home and play with your friends? Gary ā€œGazā€ Bowerbank shares his battle-tested wisdom from attending countless tabletop gaming convent...

    042: Beyond D&D - What Makes TTRPGs Click for Kids and Adults? With Martin Lloyd
    Claim to GameJune 19, 2025x
    42
    00:43:1979.34 MB

    042: Beyond D&D - What Makes TTRPGs Click for Kids and Adults? With Martin Lloyd

    šŸŽ™ļø Be a Podcast Guest https://claimtogamepodcast.com/podcastguest #42 - A vast world of tabletop gaming exists beyond the familiar realms of Dungeons & Dragons. In this episode, Clint speaks with Martin Lloyd, a father, lifelong gamer, and game designer who created a game to play with his four-...

    041: Beyond D&D - What else is out there for Tabletop & Board Gamers? With David Masnato
    Claim to GameJune 05, 2025x
    41
    01:11:10130.32 MB

    041: Beyond D&D - What else is out there for Tabletop & Board Gamers? With David Masnato

    šŸŽ™ļø Be a Podcast Guest https://claimtogamepodcast.com/podcastguest #41 - There is an expansive world of tabletop and board gaming outside the familiar realms of Dungeons & Dragons. In this episode, Clint speaks with David Masnato, a seasoned creator, community manager, and board game designer wh...