The One-Shot Show
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- 14. Nov. 2026
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"Where GMs go to level up!"
15 minutes long, because session prep takes long enough.
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Episode 83: Final Thoughts
Since we only have a few more episodes left before the show goes on hiatus we decided it was time we addressed all the little topics we never quite got a chance to cover! We also do a bit of a retrospective on …
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Since we only have a few more episodes left before the show goes on hiatus we decided it was time we addressed all the little topics we never quite got a chance to cover! We also do a bit of a retrospective on guests, memorable bits, and missed opportunities.
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Episode 82: How to Plan a Campaign
We can't believe we never covered this, and since we're in our last few episodes (for now) we wanted to make sure we covered this one off.How do you actually go about planning a campaign from step 1 all the way …
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We can't believe we never covered this, and since we're in our last few episodes (for now) we wanted to make sure we covered this one off.
How do you actually go about planning a campaign from step 1 all the way through to running it at the table.
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Episode 81: Character Archetypes Vol. 5
We love this series so much! We're exploring more non-mechanical character archetypes and how to provide for them at your tables!If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on …
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We love this series so much! We're exploring more non-mechanical character archetypes and how to provide for them at your tables!
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Episode 80: So You Have Chosen DEATH!
So many new systems embrace player choice over character death. We're exploring what opting in to death means in your games.If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on …
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So many new systems embrace player choice over character death. We're exploring what opting in to death means in your games.
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Episode 79: Socialising Around the Table
What do you do when your players just won't get on with the gameplay? How do you balance the 'Social' and 'Gaming' in your Social Game?If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on …
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What do you do when your players just won't get on with the gameplay? How do you balance the 'Social' and 'Gaming' in your Social Game?
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Episode 78: Adversarial GMing
We're talking about Adversarial GMing as a style of running games and even ask the question of whether it even existsIf you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on …
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We're talking about Adversarial GMing as a style of running games and even ask the question of whether it even exists
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Episode 77: The Active Dungeon vs The Passive Dungeon
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 …
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We're talking this week about the Active Dungeon (as compared to its more standard counterpart, the Passive Dungeon)
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Episode 76: Minigames!
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 …
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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.
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Episode 75: So You Finally Got To Be A Player
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 …
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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.
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Episode 74: Who Controls the Camera?
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 …
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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.
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Episode 73: Character Archetypes Vol. 4
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 …
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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.
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Bonus Episode: Designing for GMs vs Designing for Players
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 …
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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 episode.
Enjoy!
If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon!
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Episode 72: Pitch-A-System Special Edition
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 …
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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!
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Episode 71: Player Red Flags
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/oneshotshowAccess video …
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You know what? They have it comin for 'em. We're going tell-all on what we AVOID in players.
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Episode 70: GM Meta-Resources
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 …
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We're talking about Meta-Resources! Heroic Inspiration, Hope/Fear, Action Points, Momentum, all that good stuff!
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Errata Volume 3
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 …
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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!
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Episode 69: Character Archetypes Vol. 3
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 …
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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!
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Episode 68: The Odyssey
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 …
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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.
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Bonus Episode: Tricks of the Trade
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 …
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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 episode.
Enjoy!
If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon!
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Episode 67: Pitch-A-System Vol. 2
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 …
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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!
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Episode 66: Fixing 5e's Rest Rules
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 …
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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!
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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 …
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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!
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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!
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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/oneshotshowAccess video versions, bonus …
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With so many years of build up, you better make sure you get that finale right!
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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 …
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Exactly what it says on the tin. Matt reckons foreshadowing is a load of nonsense that doesn't even really exist. Do you agree?
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Errata Volume 1
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 …
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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!
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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/oneshotshowAccess …
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This episode gets into the weeds of a useful framework for thinking about what creatures to use and when.
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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 …
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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?
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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 …
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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 episode.
Enjoy!
If you like tuning into The One-Shot Show, please support us on Patreon!
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