Claim to Game

About Claim to Game

Welcome to, “Claim to Game.” We help tabletop gamers have a great time with friends to experience amazing stories. It can be overwhelming to start and run great games. Let’s make it easier for you to play any game you want, to have fun with your friends. I’m Clint Scheirer, and I’ve helped thousands of students in my career find their way to better themselves, and better their game. With more than 10 years experience coaching, teaching, and developing easy to follow learning plans, I know I can help you to. It’s time for you to make your Claim to Game.

Publisher

Clint Scheirer

Category

education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Mar 2024

Latest episode

20 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Nov 2025

   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 running games for family or newcomers at a local shop, Jay shares her approach to bringing together players of different ages and experience levels. Episodes Mentioned: 039: Should You Pay for a Pro GM? With David Northeast - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/039-should-you-pay-for-a-pro-gm-with-david-northeast 042: Beyond D&D - What Makes TTRPGs Click for Kids and Adults? With Martin Lloyd - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/042-beyond-dd-what-makes-ttrpgs-click-for-kids-and-adults-with-martin-lloyd Games & Modules Mentioned During the Episode: Marvel Multi-Verse RPG - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/marvelmultiverse GURPS 4E - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/gurps4e Rifts Ultimate Edition - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/rifts D&D 5E 2024 PHB - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/5ephb2024 Fiasco 2E - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/fiasco Dagger Heart - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/daggerheart Connect with Jay Personal Socials:  IG, TikTok & Twitter: @AllThatJaz22, Facebook: Jay Aress Better Backstories: IG &Twitter: @Backstories22, Facebook: Better Backstories, Email: betterbackstories@gmail.com The Rolling Dungeon Master: IG & Bluesky: @TheRollingDM, Facebook: The Rolling Dungeon Master, Email: RollingDungeonMaster@gmail.com, YouTube: @rollingdungeonmaster@gmail.com *As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you. Please Connect with us! Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com Better Yourself | Better Your Game - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/newsletter Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- https://discord.gg/UcZVE2SDe2 Connect on Bluesky 🦋 - https://bsky.app/profile/clintscheirer.claimtogamepodcast.com Connect on Threads 🧵 - https://www.threads.net/@clintscheirer Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - http://patreon.com/ClaimtoGame Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to clint.scheirer@claimtogamepodcast.com

2. 

   16 Oct 2025

   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 Halloween showstoppers to eerie additions in long-running campaigns, plus stories from The Haunt series for D&D 5E. To wrap up, Anthony tackles the Rapid Fire Holiday Round, recommending systems and adventure hooks for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and more. Seasonal scares and festive fun, all in one episode. Discount Code for Daily Dungeon Master Store: Claim2Game - 15% Off Anything in the Store - https://www.thedailydungeonmaster.com/store46debe35 Games & Modules Mentioned During the Episode: Call of Cthulhu 7E - Starter Set - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/coc Rune Quest - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/runequest Fiasco 2E - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/fiasco Dread - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/dread 10 Candles - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/10candles How the Lich Stole Christmas (D&D 5E) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/lichstolechristmas The Haunt - Roll20 VTT (D&D 5E) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/thehaunt The Haunt - 3-in-1 (D&D 5E) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/thehaunt3in1 The Madhouse of Tasha’s Kiss (D&D 5E) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/tashaskiss Date Night Dungeon Couple’s Adventure (D&D 5E)- https://claimtogamepodcast.com/blackthornclan Bluebeard’s Bride - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/bluebeardsbride The Leprechaun’s Plague (D&D 5E) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/leprechuansplague April Fool’s Gold (D&D 5E Encounter) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/aprilfoolsgold Betrayal at the House on the Hill - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/betrayalhouseonhill D&D 5E Starter Set - Roll20 VTT - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/5estarterroll20 Pendragon Starter Set - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/pendragon 7th Sea Core Rules - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/7thsea Dungeon Crawl Classic - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/dcc Episodes Mentioned: 018: Don’t be Scared of Horror - Why you should give the horror TTRPG genre a chance, with Kenneth Hite - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/018-dont-be-scared-of-horror-why-you-should-give-the-horror-ttrpg-genre-a-chance-with-kenneth-hite 044: Natural Threats - How Environment Shapes Story in TTRPGs - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/044-natural-threats-how-environment-shapes-story-in-ttrpgs 045: Organized Chaos - Behind the Screen of RPG Communities from Scratch - With Anthony - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/045-organized-chaos-behind-the-screen-of-rpg-communities-from-scratch-with-anthony Resources Mentioned: Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff (Podcast) - https://www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com/ Call of Cthulhu - Getting Started - https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-getting-started/ Every Dread Story (or link to buy) - https://www.reddit.com/r/dread/comments/1dfso1x/every_dread_story_i_found_and_official_links_to/ CTG’s RPG Content Consent in Gaming Survey (Copy) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/consentsurvey Connect with Anthony Anthony on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/thedailydm.bsky.social Anthony on Instagram - http://instagram.com/thedailydmblog Anthony on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the.daily.dm The Daily Dungeon Master Blog - https://www.thedailydungeonmaster.com/ *As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you. Please Connect with us! Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com Better Yourself | Better Your Game - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/newsletter Find

3. 

   18 Sept 2025

   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 sits down with YouTuber, spokesperson, and lifelong gamer Ron Desi, who shares how he leads D&D sessions for young autistic men in a way that’s safe, empowering, and fun. Whether you’re a player, a parent, or just curious about the power of games, this conversation offers fresh insight into how roleplaying unlocks community, creativity, and growth. RPG Class in Real Life Quiz 🤔 - https://dungeonnoob-class-quiz.scoreapp.com/ Ron’s Game Store 🎲 - https://gamehavenmd.com/ Episodes Mentioned: 039: Should You Pay for a Pro GM? With David Northeast - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/039-should-you-pay-for-a-pro-gm-with-david-northeast 042: Beyond D&D - What Makes TTRPGs Click for Kids and Adults? With Martin Lloyd - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/042-beyond-dd-what-makes-ttrpgs-click-for-kids-and-adults-with-martin-lloyd Games & Modules Mentioned During the Episode: D&D Monster Manual 2024 (Roll20 VTT) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/dndmm2024 D&D Monster Manual 2014 (Roll20 VTT) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/dndmm2014 Dragons of Stormwreck Isle 2022 Starter Set (Roll20 VTT) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/dragonsofstormwreck D&D Legend of Drizzt (Board Game) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/legendofdrizzt Yellow King Roleplaying Game (PDF) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/yellowking Amazing tales (Multiple Formats) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/amazingtales Resources Mentioned: Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons (Hardcover) - https://www.amazon.com/Slaying-Dragon-History-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/125027804X Defeat Your Demons with Dungeons & Dragons | Fandom Uncovered - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gUcx45ryT0 How to Find a D&D Group (The 2025 Guide!) - https://youtu.be/5lwHVoDK-UA?si=scMlfkBzsJA7-i5J Kennedy Krieger Institute - https://www.kennedykrieger.org/ Dice Shame Podcast - https://www.diceshamepodcast.com/ Roll the Bones Podcast - https://www.rollthebonespodcast.com/ The Lazy Dungeon Master - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/lazydm Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/lazydm2 Make Noise by Eric Nuzem - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/makenoise Connect with Ron Ron on YouTube (Shorts) - https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonNoob/shorts Ron on YouTube (Longs) - https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonNoob/videos Email - ron@dungeonnoob.com *As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you. Please Connect with us! Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com Better Yourself | Better Your Game - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/newsletter Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- https://discord.gg/UcZVE2SDe2 Connect on Bluesky 🦋 - https://bsky.app/profile/clintscheirer.claimtogamepodcast.com Connect on Threads 🧵 - https://www.threads.net/@clintscheirer Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - http://patreon.com/ClaimtoGame Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to clint.scheirer@claimtogamepodcast.com

Who has been a guest on Claim to Game

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Gary ‘Gaz’ Bowerbank
• Martin Lloyd
• David Masnato
• Aaron Airmet

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,201

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

68