One Shot Podcast Network Explained

One Shot Podcast Network is a network of podcast series about tabletop role-playing games, with many shows dedicated to actual play, interviews, and discussion. It was founded by James D'Amato to showcase a wide variety of games and systems, including indie role-playing games, as an alternative to actual play shows that focus exclusively on Dungeons & Dragons.[1] [2]

The network has won multiple ENNIE Awards.[3] As of April 2023, the network was funded by collective monthly contributions of $6,699 per month from 1,046 users on Patreon.[4]

Shows

Current shows

One Shot is the flagship show of the network. D'Amato typically runs a self-contained actual play of a different game system each week, with occasional multi-episode storylines.[5] Episodes last about an hour. Em Friedman for Polygon recommended One Shot as one of the best actual play podcasts that don't use DnD.[6] In 2023, fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss collaborated with One Shot to produce an actual play series set in the world of The Kingkiller Chronicle.[7]

Asians Represent! both highlights the work of Asian creators and holds analytical conversations about the depiction of Asian people and cultures in tabletop role-playing games. It is hosted by Daniel Kwan and Agatha Cheng.[8] [9] Asians Represent! won the 2020 and 2021 Gold ENNIE Awards for Best Podcast.[10] It was also nominated in 2019.[11]

Character Creation Cast is a show where the hosts and guests create characters in a tabletop rpg system. They also discuss the design of the game and offer commentary.[12]

Past shows

Backstory was an interview show hosted by Alex Roberts (game designer) from 2016 to 2019.[13] She interviewed game designers and other workers in tabletop role-playing games.

The Broadswords was an all-women and non-binary Dungeons & Dragons actual play show with a focus on storytelling and inclusivity.[14] [15]

Related media

D'Amato is the author of Simon & Schuster's "Ultimate RPG" book series:[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DeVille . Chris . 2017-11-16 . The rise of D&D liveplay is changing how fans approach roleplaying . 2023-04-14 . The Verge . en-US.
  2. Web site: Hall . Charlie . 2018-07-31 . How to work through your backlog of tabletop RPGs . 2023-04-14 . Polygon . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards . 2023-04-15 . en-US.
  4. Web site: ONE SHOT Network: Patreon Earnings + Statistics + Graphs + Rank . 2023-04-14 . Graphtreon . en.
  5. Web site: James . Emily St . 2020-04-03 . Beyond Dungeons & Dragons: A guide to the vast, exciting world of tabletop RPGs . 2023-04-14 . Vox . en.
  6. Web site: Friedman . Em . 2023-02-06 . The best actual play podcasts that don't use D&D . 2023-04-14 . Polygon . en-US.
  7. Web site: Liptak . Andrew . 2020-06-23 . Patrick Rothfuss Partners With One Shot Podcast For New Kingkiller Chronicles Story . 2023-04-14 . Tor.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2020-09-22 . Dungeons & Dragons Panel Offers Advice On Representing Asian Cultures . 2023-04-15 . HuffPost . en.
  9. Web site: Asians Represent . 2023-04-15 . The One Shot Podcast . 6 July 2022 . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2021 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards . 2023-04-15 . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2019 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards . 2023-04-15 . en-US.
  12. Web site: Williams . Wil . 15 tabletop gaming podcasts you should be listening to . Polygon . 26 September 2018 . 11 September 2023.
  13. Web site: Backstory . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230309213130/http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/backstory/ . March 9, 2023 . March 21, 2023 . Oneshot Podcast Network. 6 July 2022 .
  14. Web site: Zutter . Natalie . 2020-05-08 . 10 Long-Running SFF/Horror Fiction Podcasts . 2023-04-17 . Tor.com . en-US.
  15. Web site: 2019-04-19 . 12 high fantasy podcasts that'll take you on an adventure during your commute . 2023-04-17 . SYFY Official Site . en-US.
  16. Web site: James D'Amato . 2023-04-17 . Simon & Schuster . en.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "One Shot Podcast Network".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.