Podcast · Leisure & Travel
by Matt Carroll · English · Leisure & Travel
"Where GMs go to level up!" 15 minutes long, because session prep takes long enough. Support us on Patreon for video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Oct 2026 · 17 min
We're talking about Adversarial GMing as a style of running games and even ask the question of whether it even exists If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E77 · 3 Oct 2026 · 17 min
We're talking this week about the Active Dungeon (as compared to its more standard counterpart, the Passive Dungeon) If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E76 · 26 Sep 2026 · 16 min
You ever try Liar's Dice? Howabout 21? Well in this episode we're talking about all the little minigames we like to put in our regular sessions. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E75 · 19 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Forever GM no more! You've finally made your way into a game as a player. What now? This episode we're talking about the big-picture dos and don'ts of being a player at another GM's table when you've mostly been in the GM's seat yourself. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E74 · 12 Sep 2026 · 18 min
There's a 'camera' inside your game. You might not have even realised it. So much of your game's story is determined based on what this camera captures. Today we ask who controls that camera. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E73 · 5 Sep 2026 · 18 min
We're revisiting this series because we realised there was a whole angle we weren't even looking at! We've talked so far about mechanical archetypes, now we're talking about characterisation. This time we're talking about the Edgelord and the Tourist. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Aug 2026 · 12 min
This is a preview of this month's bonus episode! You can find the full version on our Patreon. These bonus episodes are longer than our usual fare, at around 25-30 minutes each, and are where we dive deeper into topics too big to fit in a regular episode. Enjoy! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E72 · 29 Aug 2026 · 16 min
Local creator Theodore Gill is gearing up to launch his system Dice's Edge! We brought him on the show for a special edition of 'Pitch-A-System' to talk all about it. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E71 · 22 Aug 2026 · 18 min
You know what? They have it comin for 'em. We're going tell-all on what we AVOID in players. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E70 · 15 Aug 2026 · 17 min
We're talking about Meta-Resources! Heroic Inspiration, Hope/Fear, Action Points, Momentum, all that good stuff! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Aug 2026 · 54 min
Every month we now do a live Q&A in our discord server where our backers can ask questions about the last month's worth of episodes. If you're listening to a regular weekly episode and have a burning question, jump on our Patreon so that you can ask us in our next Errata session! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E69 · 8 Aug 2026 · 18 min
We're back to our series on character archetypes and how best to provide for them at your tables! This time we're talking about the Skill Monkey and the Hammer. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E68 · 1 Aug 2026 · 17 min
It's come up so many times on the show that it's become a meme but today it's finally time. With Nolan's adaptation fresh in cinemas, we're talking in detail about the storytelling structure of The Odyssey and how to use it in your TTRPGs. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Jul 2026 · 13 min
This is a preview of this month's bonus episode! You can find the full version on our Patreon. These bonus episodes are longer than our usual fare, at around 25-30 minutes each, and are where we dive deeper into topics too big to fit in a regular episode. Enjoy! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E67 · 25 Jul 2026 · 19 min
It's Pitch-A-System again! Each of us has brought a system to talk about and maybe convince you to try out! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E66 · 18 Jul 2026 · 17 min
We've waved in the direction of this problem in the past. Today we tackle it head-on. Here's how to solve 5e's rest rules. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Jul 2026 · 54 min
The second in our new format! Every month we now do a live Q&A in our discord server where our backers can ask questions about the last month's worth of episodes. If you're listening to a regular weekly episode and have a burning question, jump on our Patreon so that you can ask us in our next Errata session! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E65 · 11 Jul 2026 · 18 min
It happens to all of us. What do you do when your campaign just falls apart? How do you move forward and make sure the next one doesn't suffer the same fate? This episode we talk about how to learn from failures and share a few of our own. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E64 · 4 Jul 2026 · 17 min
It's one of the more uncomfortable parts of being a GM, when there's a problem player it falls to you to handle them. This week we're sharing our advice on how to deal with the situation calmly and kindly. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E63 · 27 Jun 2026 · 18 min
With so many years of build up, you better make sure you get that finale right! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E62 · 20 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Exactly what it says on the tin. Matt reckons foreshadowing is a load of nonsense that doesn't even really exist. Do you agree? If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Jun 2026 · 57 min
This a brand new format that we've been teasing for a while! Every month we now do a live Q&A in our discord server where our backers can ask questions about the last month's worth of episodes. If you're listening to a regular weekly episode and have a burning question, jump on our Patreon so that you can ask us in our next Errata session! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E61 · 13 Jun 2026 · 17 min
This episode gets into the weeds of a useful framework for thinking about what creatures to use and when. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E60 · 6 Jun 2026 · 16 min
Most TTRPGs expect some kind of downtime during your campaigns, the beats between all the quests and adventures, but how do you actually run that downtime? If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 May 2026 · 13 min
This is a preview of this month's bonus episode! You can find the full version on our Patreon. These bonus episodes are longer than our usual fare, at around 25-30 minutes each, and are where we dive deeper into topics too big to fit in a regular episode. Enjoy! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E59 · 30 May 2026 · 16 min
This week we're talking about those moments when you look across the table, reach into your notes folder, and pull out a piece of paper. How do we use handouts? What tips and tricks have we learned over the years? Find out today! If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E58 · 23 May 2026 · 17 min
Let's be real, running for 4 players is very different to how you would run for 8 players. This week we're getting into the nuts and bolts of how the headcount at your table can drastically change the way you run your game. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E57 · 16 May 2026 · 18 min
Today we're talking about a concept that involves embracing the changeable nature of tone and genre to create an entirely different kind of gameplay experience. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E56 · 9 May 2026 · 18 min
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition has been much maligned on this show. Paddy may be on the fence still but Matt's had enough. Today we ask the question, what would D&D need to do to win us back? If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E55 · 2 May 2026 · 18 min
We're back to our series on character archetypes and how best to provide for them at your tables! This time we're talking about the Healer and the Glass Cannon. If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Access video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Where GMs go to level up!" 15 minutes long, because session prep takes long enough. Support us on Patreon for video versions, bonus episodes, community discord access, and more! www.patreon.com/oneshotshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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