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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.
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Matt Carroll · Leisure & Travel · English
"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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12 Jul 2026 · 54 min
Errata Volume 2
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.
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E65 · 11 Jul 2026 · 18 min
Episode 65: When Campaigns Fail
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.
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E64 · 4 Jul 2026 · 17 min
Episode 64: Dealing With Problem Players
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.
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E63 · 27 Jun 2026 · 18 min
Episode 63: Campaign Finales
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.
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E62 · 20 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Episode 62: Foreshadowing Is Bullsh*t
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.
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E61 · 13 Jun 2026 · 17 min
Episode 61: Scale of Threat
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.
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E60 · 6 Jun 2026 · 16 min
Episode 60: Running Downtime
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.
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31 May 2026 · 13 min
Bonus Episode: Designing Villains
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.
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E59 · 30 May 2026 · 16 min
Episode 59: Handling Handouts
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.
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E58 · 23 May 2026 · 17 min
Episode 58: How Table Size Changes Your Approach
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.
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