Season 2
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
#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
#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
#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
🎙️ 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 “eco-horror” 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)
🎙️ 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 ‘Gaz’ Bowerbank
🎙️ 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 “Gaz” 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
🎙️ 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
🎙️ 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...
040: How to Pace One Shots - with Guy Milner
🎲 Free 30 -Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching 🎙️ Be a Podcast Guest https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/book-interview #40 - Pacing a TTRPG game can be tricky. Guy Milner, From The Burn After Runni...