One Shot Podcast Network
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][4] As of April 2023, the network was funded by collective monthly contributions of $6,699 per month from 1,046 users on Patreon.[5]
Shows
[edit]Current shows
[edit]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.[6] 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.[7] In 2023, fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss collaborated with One Shot to produce an actual play series set in the world of The Kingkiller Chronicle.[8]
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.[9][10] Asians Represent! won the 2020 and 2021 Gold ENNIE Awards for Best Podcast.[3][4] 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
[edit]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
[edit]D'Amato is the author of Simon & Schuster's "Ultimate RPG" book series:[16]
- The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide (2018)
- The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide (2019)
- The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book (2020)
- The Ultimate RPG Game Master's Worldbuilding Guide (2021)
- The Ultimate RPG Campfire Card Deck (2023)
References
[edit]- ^ DeVille, Chris (2017-11-16). "The rise of D&D liveplay is changing how fans approach roleplaying". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ Hall, Charlie (2018-07-31). "How to work through your backlog of tabletop RPGs". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ a b "2020 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards". Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ a b "2021 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards". Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "ONE SHOT Network: Patreon Earnings + Statistics + Graphs + Rank". Graphtreon. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ James, Emily St (2020-04-03). "Beyond Dungeons & Dragons: A guide to the vast, exciting world of tabletop RPGs". Vox. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ Friedman, Em (2023-02-06). "The best actual play podcasts that don't use D&D". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ Liptak, Andrew (2020-06-23). "Patrick Rothfuss Partners With One Shot Podcast For New Kingkiller Chronicles Story". Tor.com. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
- ^ "Dungeons & Dragons Panel Offers Advice On Representing Asian Cultures". HuffPost. 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "Asians Represent". The One Shot Podcast. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "2019 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards". Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ Williams, Wil (26 September 2018). "15 tabletop gaming podcasts you should be listening to". Polygon. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Backstory". Oneshot Podcast Network. 6 July 2022. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Zutter, Natalie (2020-05-08). "10 Long-Running SFF/Horror Fiction Podcasts". Tor.com. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ "12 high fantasy podcasts that'll take you on an adventure during your commute". SYFY Official Site. 2019-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
- ^ "James D'Amato". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
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