One Shot is a weekly actual play podcast that explores different role playing systems with self contained One Shot stories. A rotating cast of improvisers, game designers, and other notable nerds show off the variety and diversity in RPGs bring you a new game every month!
James D’Amato is a comedian, author, and game designer living in Chicago. You might recognize him from ABC’s The Toy Box, or his book The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide, or from an angry political tweet he made that blew up.
James trained in improv for years at The Second City Conservatory and iO Theater before using those lessons to share his love of gaming with the world. In the years since he worked to build the One Shot Network around the idea of making RPGs more accessible and the tabletop community more inclusive.
334. Iron Edda Part 3
The battle against the surprise attack reaches its climax. We learn the Jarl is perhaps not super trustworthy and a teen hero cracks under the responsibility o his great power. WORLDBUILDERSSupport the Drive IRON EDDABuy it here! BUY OSN BOOKSThe Ultimate RPG Gameplay GuideThe Ultimate RPG Character Backstory GuideA Dragon Walks Into A Bar HELP...
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333. Iron Edda Part 2
Some people just want to go on a school field trip, but the dwarves want to wipe out humanity, which means Balbadon is going to ruin everything. IRON EDDABuy it here! BUY OSN BOOKSThe Ultimate RPG Gameplay GuideThe Ultimate RPG Character Backstory GuideA Dragon Walks Into A Bar HELP OUR PEOPLEDonate to CaseyDonate to DrewDonate...
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332. Iron Edda Part 1
James sits down with Tracy, Liz, Mike, and Adira to create characters and a community for Iron Edda. IRON EDDABuy it here! BUY OSN BOOKSThe Ultimate RPG Gameplay GuideThe Ultimate RPG Character Backstory GuideA Dragon Walks Into A Bar HELP OUR PEOPLEDonate to CaseyDonate to DrewDonate to Jef TAKE ACTIONRegister to VoteFind your SenatorsFind your...
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331. Girl Underground Part 3
Fae must confront the Crowan King alongside her friends to stop him from collecting people’s personalities like so man shiny baubles. But what might this act of heroism cost her and her friends? GIRL UNDERGROUNDBuy hereLearn more here BUY OSN BOOKSThe Ultimate RPG Gameplay GuideThe Ultimate RPG Character Backstory GuideA Dragon Walks Into A Bar...
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330. Girl Underground Part 2
After making a few friends our heroine learns that The Underground is also home to many dangers. GIRL UNDERGROUNDBuy hereLearn more here BUY OSN BOOKSThe Ultimate RPG Gameplay GuideThe Ultimate RPG Character Backstory GuideA Dragon Walks Into A Bar HELP OUR PEOPLEDonate to CaseyDonate to DrewDonate to Jef TAKE ACTIONRegister to VoteFind your SenatorsFind your...
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329. Girl Underground Part 1
Growing up can be difficult even when you have three moms. There are so many things the world around you and the people who love you want you to be. Sometimes you need to figure out who you are for yourself… with the help of a talking tiger, a hero, a tree giant, and a...
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328. Hex Ed Part 3
Ellory races to find a magic ghost who will hopefully give her a way to avoid writing her paper. Even with the help of her familiar, Beans, and a stink lizard it will be a difficult task to find the ghost before he has already given out his A for the year. HEX EDBuy it...
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327. Hex Ex Part 2
Ellory wraps up her first night of adventure, but to do it she’ll have to confront the mystery person who publishes her favorite zines. Will this help her write her paper? What if she does something embarrassing? What if she thinks they are hot!? (they are) Will Ellory be able to buckle down on night...
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326. Hex Ed Part 1
Eloree is a normal student at a liberal and esoteric arts college, and she has a potions paper to write at the end of her first term. Unfortunately, she hates potions and all of the necessary reference material is checked out at the library which means she’ll have to get creative… FIGHT FIRES IN THE...
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325. Haven: City of Violence Part 3
I didn’t get to listen to this one before posting, but my editor assures me there is a fisting joke. CONTENT WARNING: Some unconscionably rude jokes in this one. SUPPORT THE FOLKS WHO HELPED JAMESArms of the TideSystem Mastery FIGHT FIRES IN THE RAINFORESTDonate Here! BUY OSN BOOKSThe Ultimate RPG Gameplay GuideThe Ultimate RPG Character Backstory...
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