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Claim to Game

Clint Scheirer

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Join Clint Scheirer, educator and new gaming friend, as he helps busy people master tabletop role-playing games, one game at a time. Episodes will be released each week to aid gamers of all levels quickly grasp TTRPGs so they can enjoy playing them. Each season of the show will have one specific game of focus, along with episodes honing in on topics to maximize your tabletop gaming experience to the fullest.
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We will talk about EVERYTHING from Politics, Commentary to Afrikan Spirituality. We will have discussion around race, gender, class, history; unlimited conversation Also, empower activists, etc to work towards Revolutionary ideas! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robin-harris5/support
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The Medieval Irish History Podcast

The Medieval Irish History Podcast

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Hosted by Dr. Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engaging chats with leading experts, it explores aspects of a largely ignored, but commonly evoked, period, and shares new and exciting research on medieval Ireland. medievalirishhistory@gmail.com Twitter X: @EarlyIrishPod Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, and the Irish Research Council. Views expressed are the speakers' o ...
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Lauberfen asks us to seek mythic inspiration for gaming scenarios. Estimable backer Derek Upham beckons us to the Tradecraft Hut for our take on the theory that infamous pirate Henry Every might have had a second covert career as a spy. The Mythology Hut investigates the shamir, the enigmatic device or rock-…
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Lauberfen asks us to seek mythic inspiration for gaming scenarios. Estimable backer Derek Upham beckons us to the Tradecraft Hut for our take on the theory that infamous pirate Henry Every might have had a second covert career as a spy. The Mythology Hut investigates the shamir, the enigmatic device or rock-…
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Have you ever wanted to try out playing a Tabletop RPG but just felt way too overwhelmed by the choices? Maybe you’ve wanted to run a game for your friends but don’t know which one to pick first. In this episode, Clint will briefly cover his top 5 recommendations for great RPG picks for new players and GM’s. Original Reddit Post - Click Here Clint'…
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Toonspew asks us if it’s time to stop worrying and love the total party kill. Estimable backer Hyperlexic urges us to shoo costumed devils out of the History Hut by looking at the scandal-brushed career of Los Angeles evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Ripped From the Headlines tackles the recent theft of Ro…
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Toonspew asks us if it’s time to stop worrying and love the total party kill. Estimable backer Hyperlexic urges us to shoo costumed devils out of the History Hut by looking at the scandal-brushed career of Los Angeles evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Ripped From the Headlines tackles the recent theft of Ro…
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! Apologies for the poor sound quality! Unfortunately, this was recorded online, but we promise to fix this problem for Season 2 which should begin at the end of September. In the last episode of the season, Dr. Niamh Wycherley interviews Anne Connon on queens and queenship in medieval Ireland, a subject that has underpinned many episodes this seas…
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Beloved Patreon backer Philip Masters invites a pack of bumblers into the Gaming Hut as he asks how one might run a series based around realistic incompetence in high places. Creep softly up to the Crime Blotter for the tale of prolific UK burglar Flannelfoot, aka Henry Vickers. The Cinema Hut doesn’t have trouble getting started, but many sequels …
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Beloved Patreon backer Philip Masters invites a pack of bumblers into the Gaming Hut as he asks how one might run a series based around realistic incompetence in high places. Creep softly up to the Crime Blotter for the tale of prolific UK burglar Flannelfoot, aka Henry Vickers. The Cinema Hut doesn’t have trouble getting started, but many sequels …
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Are you a gamer who feels hesitant to play RPGs with themes of horror? In this episode, Clint speaks with Kenneth Hite, veteran game designer, lifelong gamer, and expert in the RPG horror genre. Ken will share with you why you should give horror a chance at your gaming table. Connecting with Kenneth Hite: X - https://x.com/kennethhite Facebook - Ke…
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Gape in wonder at the Gaming Hut as beloved Patreon backer Steve Hammond asks how one might emulate the awe of the Jurassic Park dinosaur reveal scene at the gaming table. Well-traveled backers Ed Sizemore and Rafael Pabst journey to the Cartography Hut for the story of fictive medieval travel writer John Mandeville. The Monster Hut digs into the g…
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Gape in wonder at the Gaming Hut as beloved Patreon backer Steve Hammond asks how one might emulate the awe of the Jurassic Park dinosaur reveal scene at the gaming table. Well-traveled backers Ed Sizemore and Rafael Pabst journey to the Cartography Hut for the story of fictive medieval travel writer John Mandeville. The Monster Hut digs into the g…
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In our penultimate episode of season 1 we were incredibly lucky to get Prof. Máire Ní Mhaonaigh (Professor of Celtic and Medieval Studies, Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, University of Cambridge) out to the recording studio in Maynooth University. We chatted all about Gormlaith (died 948), an aristocratic woman, queen, reputed poet, an…
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Sean Bean Quest is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. Clint examines the eternal curse of actor Sean Bean to live a thousand lives but never live to the end of any of his films…until now! *Correction - Game of Thrones appearance of Sean Bean as Ned Stark occurred in 2011 NOT 2001 as stated in the episode. Resources mentioned during episode: Hollows…
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Due to a posting error the week previous, some pod apps ignored this episode as already read and did not download it. Apologies to those receiving the file a second time. In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Ross Ireland asks gamemasters tips to use when the player characters receive an imaginary tome chock-full of information. The sun casts a …
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Due to a posting error the week previous, some pod apps ignored this episode as already read and did not download it. Apologies to those receiving the file a second time. In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Ross Ireland asks gamemasters tips to use when the player characters receive an imaginary tome chock-full of information. The sun casts a …
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Ross Ireland asks gamemasters tips to use when the player characters receive an imaginary tome chock-full of information. The sun casts a burning eye on the Horror Hut when estimable backer Keelan O’Hea asks how to flip the switch and make daytime the scariest part of the day. Finally Ken’s Bookshelf shares …
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Ross Ireland asks gamemasters tips to use when the player characters receive an imaginary tome chock-full of information. The sun casts a burning eye on the Horror Hut when estimable backer Keelan O’Hea asks how to flip the switch and make daytime the scariest part of the day. Finally Ken’s Bookshelf shares …
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Clint announces the Tabletop RPG chosen as the focus of Season 2 of the Claim to Game Podcast, airing in Fall of 2024! Brindlewood Bay: A Dark Cozy Mystery Brindlewood Bay (Print Version) - Click Here Brindlewood Bay (PDF Version) - Click Here *Some of these are affiliate links and if you choose to use it I may earn an affiliate commission. I only …
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Beloved Patreon backer Noel Warford summons us to the Gaming Hut, asking how to coax more independence from one’s players. Estimable backer Kevin Nault pries open the door to the Archaeology Hut to hear the very colorful story, or stories, surrounding the discovery of the Nag Hammadi manuscripts. The discovery of a planet with a fluffy, cotton cand…
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Beloved Patreon backer Noel Warford summons us to the Gaming Hut, asking how to coax more independence from one’s players. Estimable backer Kevin Nault pries open the door to the Archaeology Hut to hear the very colorful story, or stories, surrounding the discovery of the Nag Hammadi manuscripts. The discovery of a planet with a fluffy, cotton cand…
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We're back to continue our chat with Prof. Clancy (Professor of Celtic, University of Glasgow) about St Columba (aka Colum Cille). In this episode we focus on his primary monastic foundation, Iona, and his successor abbot Adomnán (d.704), famous in his own right as a saint, a stateman, a scholar, and a jurist. Prof. Clancy tells us about Adomnán's …
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Did you know that you already possess all it takes to be a fantastic tabletop roleplaying gamer? You can tell great stories, with great people, and have fun! In this episode, Clint speaks with veteran game designer and life-long gamer, Robin D. Laws. With over 30 years of experience he is uniquely qualified to talk about playing to your personal st…
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Ryan McClelland asks for tips on incorporating 1890s anarchists into The Yellow King Roleplaying Game. After many previous passing mentions, writer, explorer, scenester and cannibal William Seabrook finally becomes the subject of his own History Hut segment. Without the paper bag and cardboard box the grocer…
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Ryan McClelland asks for tips on incorporating 1890s anarchists into The Yellow King Roleplaying Game. After many previous passing mentions, writer, explorer, scenester and cannibal William Seabrook finally becomes the subject of his own History Hut segment. Without the paper bag and cardboard box the grocer…
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Part 2 out June 28th. In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley invites Prof. Thomas Owen Clancy (Professor of Celtic, University of Glasgow) to discuss St Columba (aka Colum Cille aka Columbkille), the so-called warrior saint of medieval Ireland. St Columba is considered one of the main patron saints of Ireland together with St Brigit and St Patrick. Pa…
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My Name is Inigo Montoya, Jr. is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. Clint explores the fun and nostalgia playing through the story of a character from the cult classic, The Princess Bride. SURVEY FOR SEASON 2 RPG - Click Here Quick Descriptions of Each Game on the Survey - Click Here Resources mentioned during episode: Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook,…
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In the Gaming Hut we turn the rise of surreal online retailer Temu into a horror scenario hook. Beloved Patreon backer Ginge assigns the Tradecraft Hut to cough up the real dossier on the icy retrieval mission Project Coldfeet. Estimable backer Charles Picard requests the Culture Hut treatment for experimental filmmaker and Vodou researcher Maya De…
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In the Gaming Hut we turn the rise of surreal online retailer Temu into a horror scenario hook. Beloved Patreon backer Ginge assigns the Tradecraft Hut to cough up the real dossier on the icy retrieval mission Project Coldfeet. Estimable backer Charles Picard requests the Culture Hut treatment for experimental filmmaker and Vodou researcher Maya De…
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It’s time to take a look at what games listeners can vote on to be the next Tabletop RPG we claim in Season 2 of Claim to Game, airing in Fall of 2024! Clint will give a run through of the community's top choices, what the game is generally about, and encourage you to take the survey and cast your vote. SURVEY FOR SEASON 2 - Click Here Descriptions…
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In the Gaming Hut, Ken turns the tables on Robin by springing a concept for a game on him. Eavesdrop on the process as they riff on Ley Brothers. The Crime Blotter reaches back into America’s history of 19th century violence to cover the assassination of Kentucky governor William Goebel. In Ask Ken and Robin beloved Patreon backer Walter Manbeck as…
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In the Gaming Hut, Ken turns the tables on Robin by springing a concept for a game on him. Eavesdrop on the process as they riff on Ley Brothers. The Crime Blotter reaches back into America’s history of 19th century violence to cover the assassination of Kentucky governor William Goebel. In Ask Ken and Robin beloved Patreon backer Walter Manbeck as…
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In 1066 Edward the Confessor died, an event that set in motion a tripartite dispute for the throne of England, ultimately won by William of Normandy. After the Battle of Hastings, forever immortalized in the Bayeux Tapestry, William acquired the epithet 'The Conqueror' and the fate of England and surrounding territories was forever changed. The bat…
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Kobold Quest is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. Clint explores how these small dragon creatures bring chaotic fun all their own to the gaming table. SURVEY FOR SEASON 2 RPG - Click Here Quick Descriptions of Each Game on the Survey -Click Here Resources mentioned during episode: Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here Items mention…
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In the Gaming Hut we examine the fine but crucial distinction between fun obstacles and dilemmas your players will read as punishments. The Horror Hut looks at a classic and misunderstood trio of classic characters, the so-called Brides of Dracula. In the Cinema Hut we break down the visual grammar of shot composition. Finally, the Consulting Occul…
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In the Gaming Hut we examine the fine but crucial distinction between fun obstacles and dilemmas your players will read as punishments. The Horror Hut looks at a classic and misunderstood trio of classic characters, the so-called Brides of Dracula. In the Cinema Hut we break down the visual grammar of shot composition. Finally, the Consulting Occul…
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Clint examines the term “Rules Hack,” and how hacks can be a fun way to implant your own beloved setting, theme, or game mechanic into a ruleset you love without having to learn a whole new tabletop roleplaying game. Resources mentioned during episode: Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here Items mentioned during episode: Goblin Ques…
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Numbers come and numbers go but when the podcast odometer clicks over to 600 Ken and Robin listeners know what to expect: the thunderous return of LIGHTNING ROUND!!! Want to pose a question to the show? Get your priority question asking access with your support for the KARTAS Patreon! Our Patreon-backed Letterboxd list of all films mentioned on the…
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Numbers come and numbers go but when the podcast odometer clicks over to 600 Ken and Robin listeners know what to expect: the thunderous return of LIGHTNING ROUND!!! Want to pose a question to the show? Get your priority question asking access with your support for the KARTAS Patreon! Our Patreon-backed Letterboxd list of all films mentioned on the…
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In this episode, Dr Niamh Wycherley interviews Dr Alex Woolf (University of St. Andrews) on Sitric Silkenbeard, arguably one of the best Dubliners of all time. How did he end up being the king of Dublin? What was he doing during the Battle of Clontarf? What happened to him afterwards? These questions are at the core of this week's episode of The Me…
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Have you ever heard the old adage, “Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail?” When getting ready to play a new game, no one wants to show up at the table unprepared. Longtime player and Game Master, Jonathan Eisemann, shares his best practices of how he prepares when stepping into a new TTRPG. Resources mentioned during episode: How It's Played (P…
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Bob Grider asks how to create mystery hooks for sovereign citizens in The Yellow King: This Is Normal Now. With dire inevitability this leads to a discussion of pan-conspiratorialist Romana Didulo, aka the Queen of Canada. Estimable backer Paul Douglas seeks the Tradecraft Hut take on the death of White Helm…
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In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Bob Grider asks how to create mystery hooks for sovereign citizens in The Yellow King: This Is Normal Now. With dire inevitability this leads to a discussion of pan-conspiratorialist Romana Didulo, aka the Queen of Canada. Estimable backer Paul Douglas seeks the Tradecraft Hut take on the death of White Helm…
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Special bonus episode! An extra treat as part of our mini series on Irish Queens. In this episode Niamh and Dr Charles Insley (The University of Manchester) chat all about what Queens Aethelflaed (Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians), Emma of Normandy and Gormlaith of Dublin have in common. Dr Insley tells us about an overarching framework of queenship…
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Clint was able to convince 3 other human beings to play Goblin Quest the RPG with him. That’s right! This episode is an actual play of Goblin Quest the RPG with 4 players, lots of goblins, and a whole lot of laughs. *A special thanks to our players Ryan, Robert, and Jonathan. May the ears of your goblins never need to be plucked off for luck! If yo…
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Picking up where a previous Gaming Hut left off, beloved Patreon backer Gene Ha asks about scenarios where one of the PCs is a mole working against the rest of the group. In Ask Ken and Robin, estimable backer Martin Rundkvist asks how Ken’s planned relocation of Swords of the Serpentine to Venice is going to work. The Voyager space probe has been …
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Picking up where a previous Gaming Hut left off, beloved Patreon backer Gene Ha asks about scenarios where one of the PCs is a mole working against the rest of the group. In Ask Ken and Robin, estimable backer Martin Rundkvist asks how Ken’s planned relocation of Swords of the Serpentine to Venice is going to work. The Voyager space probe has been …
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