Welcome to the HJP Podcast Network, a collection of shows produced by the HeatherJustPlay community! Whether you’re here for conversations about gaming culture, behind-the-scenes insights on building a mission-driven community, or research on the real impact of play, there’s a show for you!

👾The Just Play Podcast (JPP)

Welcome to the Just Play Podcast with Heather and Tom, a livestream podcast all about video games, digital media, and all kinds of other fun stuff! Join us live on YouTube or check out our audio podcast!

🗺️Charting the Course (CTC)

A new conversation series where we dive into the vision, challenges, and behind-the-scenes journey of building HeatherJustPlay, hosted by Soun and Heather. Let’s talk about what it’s really like to start a nonprofit from scratch!

📄The Lobby (LOB)

The Lobby is the gamer series where community meets science, hosted by Stephan and Heather. Each episode dives into real research to explore how video games can support mental health, build confidence, and help us grow together.

💎The Eorzean Update (XIV)
The Eorzean Update is a discussion podcast about Final Fantasy Online XIV behind the scenes from the perspective of two dedicated players, Houka and Violet. From details on the latest patch notes, discussions about developer interviews, and insights on new features, The Eorzean Update will keep you up to date on the latest FFXIV Online news.

HeatherJustPlay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering personal growth, meaningful connection, and a sense of belonging through video games, collaborative play, and digital creativity. To learn more, visit http://www.heatherjustplay.org.