A Game of One's Own

Snazzy Tapir Productions
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A Game of One's Own is an actual play podcast hosted by Maddy Searle, which focuses on solo and duet role-playing games. Expect an eclectic mix of science fiction tales, fantasy fables, and horror stories based on games from the most innovative indie designers.

  1. 11/25/2025

    Pirouette

    In this episode, Maddy tells the story of a ballet dancer who must give the performance of her life to survive her encounter with the Audience.     A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown   TRANSCRIPTS Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts    ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Photos of the cards drawn during the game are available at https://bit.ly/pirouettephotos   SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snazzytapir Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir   THIS WEEK'S GAME Pirouette by InnocentGoblin Buy the Game: https://innocentgoblin.itch.io/pirouette Find out more about InnocentGoblin's work: https://linktr.ee/innocentgoblin   MUSIC "A Game of One's Own Theme" by James Barbarossa  Artist: https://www.realmspod.com/music   ADDITIONAL MUSIC "Danse Macabre" by Kevin MacLeod and Camille Saint-Saëns Artist: https://incompetech.com  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   THIS WEEK'S PROMO Roll By Myself Listen and subscribe here: https://pod.link/1799827205   CONTENT WARNINGS Death, injury, eldritch horror, obsession, isolation, loss of a parent

    12 min

  2. 10/21/2025

    See Issue X

    In this episode, Maddy tells the origin story of superhero Fenella Keel - who has to save her friend from a dangerous lab with abilities she barely understands.  A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown   TRANSCRIPTS Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts    SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snazzytapir Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir   THIS WEEK'S GAME See Issue X by Chris Longhurst Buy the Game: https://potatocubed.itch.io/see-issue-x  Find out more about Chris's work: https://potatocubed.itch.io/    MUSIC "A Game of One's Own Theme" by James Barbarossa  Artist: https://www.realmspod.com/music   ADDITIONAL MUSIC "Gothamlicious" by Kevin MacLeod Artist: https://incompetech.com/music/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   CONTENT WARNINGS Human experimentation, strong language, nightmares

    11 min

  3. 09/10/2025

    Asher's Ridge

    In this episode, Maddy writes a paranormal TV drama about an extra-terrestrial mystery in the Lake District community of Asher's Ridge. A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown   TRANSCRIPTS Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts    SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snazzytapir Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir   THIS WEEK'S GAME Asher's Ridge by Rori Montford of Montford Tales Support the Game on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/montfordtales/ashers-ridge Find out more about Rori's work: https://www.montfordtales.com/   MUSIC "A Game of One's Own Theme" by James Barbarossa  Artist: https://www.realmspod.com/music    "Lightless Dawn" by Kevin MacLeod Artist: https://incompetech.com/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   CONTENT WARNINGS Strong language, aliens, reference to human experimentation, military, guns, threat of violence

    25 min
  4. Haunting - Live at UKGE (ft. Michelle Kelly)

    07/15/2025

    Haunting - Live at UKGE (ft. Michelle Kelly)

    It's the A Game of One's Live Show, recorded at UKGE on 1st June 2025! Maddy is joined by Michelle to tell the story of a sentient haunted house and the occupants it wants to devour… A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown   TRANSCRIPTS Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts    SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snazzytapir Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir   THIS WEEK'S GUEST Michelle Kelly (she/her) Website: https://michellekellyperformance.carrd.co/   THIS WEEK'S GAME Haunting by Arcane Atlas Games Buy the Game: https://atlasarcane.itch.io/haunting Find out more about Arcane Atlas Games: https://atlasarcane.itch.io/   MUSIC "A Game of One's Own Theme" by James Barbarossa  Artist: https://www.realmspod.com/music   CONTENT WARNINGS Abandonment, death, despair, intense emotions, isolation, loneliness, loss of agency, manipulation, supernatural threat, violence.

    52 min
  5. Coiled.Spæce (ft. Matt Boothman)

    06/17/2025

    Coiled.Spæce (ft. Matt Boothman)

    In this episode, Maddy and Matt are working for Æther Corp, harvesting energy in a disintegrating universe. A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown   TRANSCRIPTS Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts    SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snazzytapir Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir   THIS WEEK'S GUEST Matt Boothman (he/him) BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/merelymatt.bsky.social Merely Roleplayers: https://foggyoutline.com/merelyroleplayers I Need A Miracle: https://shows.acast.com/ineedamiracle   THIS WEEK'S GAME Coiled.Spæce by Luke Earl of Æther Corp Games Buy the Game: https://coiled.space/   MUSIC "A Game of One's Own Theme" by James Barbarossa  Artist: https://www.realmspod.com/music   CONTENT WARNINGS Death, space, corporate dystopia, xenophobia

    53 min

  6. 05/28/2025

    That's A Moray! (ft. Poorna M)

    In this episode, Maddy and Poorna tell the story of a couple's first dates, but one of them may actually be a moray eel… A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown   TRANSCRIPTS Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts    SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snazzytapir Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir   THIS WEEK'S GUEST Poorna M (she/her) BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/pmakesthings.bsky.social Poorna Makes Things: https://poornamakesthings.itch.io/ WEAVE Storytelling Games: https://weavegames.substack.com/ Desis and Dragons: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesisDragons   THIS WEEK'S GAME That's A Moray! by Armaan of Stories Buy the Game: https://armaanautomatic.itch.io/thats-a-moray Find out more about Armaan's work:  https://armaanautomatic.itch.io/   MUSIC A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa  Artist: https://www.realmspod.com/music   CONTENT WARNINGS Romance, social awkwardness

    52 min
  7. Knockoff

    05/06/2025

    Knockoff

    In this episode, Maddy takes on the role of a burnt-out fast fashion designer named Marcos, who discovers a cursed dress design from an estate sale. A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown   TRANSCRIPTS Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts    SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snazzytapir Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir   THIS WEEK'S GAME Knockoff by Banana Chan of Read/Write Memory Support the Game on BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/banana-chan/knockoff Find out more about Banana's work: https://www.gameandacurry.com/home/   MUSIC A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa  Artist: https://www.realmspod.com/music    "Lightless Dawn" by Kevin MacLeod Artist: https://incompetech.com/music/  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   CONTENT WARNINGS Emotionally abusive parents, childhood trauma, racism, homophobia, manipulative relationships, being involved in a crime, paranormal horror, demons, alcohol, smoking, murder, gore, cannibalism, body horror, sex, parasocial relationships, imprisonment, strong language

    1h 20m

  8. 03/27/2025

    Why We Fight - Part II

    In the final part of their playthrough of Why We Fight, Maddy's crew takes on a broadcast station full of White Fist and Guiding Hand operatives. A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown   This episode is sponsored by Stop Drop and Roll Games.   TRANSCRIPTS Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts    SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snazzytapir Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir   THIS WEEK'S GAME Why We Fight by Stop Drop and Roll Games Support the BackerKit campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/stop-drop-roll-games-studio/why-we-fight-a-solarpunk-narrative-ttrpg Find out more about their work: https://www.sdrgames.studio/   MUSIC A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa  Artist: https://www.realmspod.com/music   DD Groove by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: https://incompetech.com/   CONTENT WARNINGS Violence Injury Guns Militia Fascism Mention of past pet death Strong language

    11 min
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A Game of One's Own is an actual play podcast hosted by Maddy Searle, which focuses on solo and duet role-playing games. Expect an eclectic mix of science fiction tales, fantasy fables, and horror stories based on games from the most innovative indie designers.

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  • Creator
    Snazzy Tapir Productions
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2025
  • Show Website
    A Game of One's Own