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The One-Shot Show

Matt Carroll
Dungeons & Dragons
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Role-Playing Games
Tabletop Rpgs
Pathfinder
Dungeons and Dragons
Character Development
Fifth Edition
Tabletop Gaming
Puzzle Design
Player Engagement
Railroading
Gming Style
Game Mastering
Player Backstories
Comedy
Villain Archetypes
Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
Character Archetypes
Improvisation

"Where GMs go to level up!"

15 minutes long, because session prep takes long enough.

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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 ep... more

A few weeks ago now Matt Colville posted a great video where he talked about his GMing Style.

Toward the end he put out the call to other creators to jump in with any additions on the topic of GM Style. We talk a lot about the things that make up GM... more

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To celebrate we're looking back across the year, talking about our favourite things about the show so far, and sharing a bit of what's to come!

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This is a difficult and contentious topic to cover. We've done our best to bring nuance to the discussion. Enjoy!

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Recent Guests

Bryn Lee Stent
Comedian, performer, writer, actor, tabletop actual player
Episode: Episode 38: The Role of Comedy in TTRPGs
Henry Rollston
Creator of the Baldur's Gate 3 mod, 'The Alchemist', and player in Cobbled Together podcast.
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Episode: Episode 19: Incorporating Player Backstories
Robert Hartley
GM for Viva La Dirt League's YouTube broadcasted games and established DM in his own right.
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Episode: Episode 18: Player Pressure
Brad Thompson
Award-winning DM
Episode: Episode 8: How to be a Great Player

Hosts

Matt Carroll
Host of The One-Shot Show; frequently discusses RPG design, GM tools, and campaign planning; affiliation: The One-Shot Show
Paddy
Co-host of The One-Shot Show; covers dungeon design, storytelling approaches, and game-mastering tips; affiliation: The One-Shot Show

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Apple Podcasts
#47
New Zealand/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#243
Belgium/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

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Episode 45: Q&A Volume 2
Q: Do you have any other interests that you draw from for inspiration?
They mention inspiration from various other interests like travel, research on weather systems, and personal experiences.
Episode 45: Q&A Volume 2
Q: What is the worst encounter we've ever run?
They reflect on personal missteps in encounter design, discussing challenges faced and lessons learned from past sessions.
Episode 45: Q&A Volume 2
Q: Who's on your Mount Rushmore of villains?
They share their top villains, including characters from the Dark Knight trilogy, No Country for Old Men, and others, discussing their thematic significance.
Episode 45: Q&A Volume 2
Q: What GM assistance tools do you use?
They discuss various software for tracking campaigns and creating soundscapes, noting personal preferences and eclectic practices.
Episode 21: Surviving The TPK
Q: What do you do after a party wipe?
Focus on pastoral care of the players, consider character resolutions, explore what happens next in the narrative.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The One-Shot Show

What is The One-Shot Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on tabletop role-playing games, with a strong emphasis on game-mastering techniques, dungeon design, character archetypes, and storytelling approaches. Episodes frequently explore practical, design-minded topics such as dungeon puzzles, non-combat encounters, diegesis, and the balance between narrative and player agency, often mixing practical tips with humorous, real-world GM experiences. A recurring strength is how it blends theory with actionable steps for GMs, including episode-length analysis, audience Q&As, and punchy discussions about villains, campaign length, and the role of humor at the table. Noteworthy is the thoughtful treatment of tricky design choices (like fudging outcomes or puzzle integration) alongside l... more

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