HJP Podcast Network

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.

Episodes

Patch 7.5 IS COMING! AND FANFEST! 🥳 // Eorzean Update Ep. 11

📜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 in...

April 20, 2026 • Episode 15 • 1:28:56

Patch 7.4 Glamazons Unite! // Eorzean Update Ep. 06

Violet and Houka break down the 7.4 Live Letter announcement, be prepared for amazing new content and the biggest announcement in FFXIV glam history!📜The Eorzean Update is a discussion podcast about Final Fantasy Online XIV behind the s...

November 08, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 1:50:12

FFXIV Gets Good and Spooky // Eorzean Update Ep. 05

Houka and Violet chat about what they’ve been doing in FFXIV over the last couple weeks with lots more info on Violet’s Pilgrim’s Traverse adventures and Houka’s cheating on FFXIV with other games. Shhh, Don’t tell Yoshi-P!🟣 Watch...

October 30, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 1:13:39

[XIV] Patch 7.35 - Finally Some Delicious Content // Eorzean Update Ep. 04

Houka and Violet break down the new content and changes that came in 7.35 as well as their first impressions of Pilgrim’s Traverse and how the FFXIV side of the Monster Hunter crossover stands up to the Monster Hunter Omega fight. 🟣...

October 18, 2025 • Episode 8 • 1:18:51

[XIV] FFXIV Raiding Seikrets Revealed! // Eorzean Update Ep. 03

Houka and Violet dig deeper into the upcoming patch, 7.35 content and unearth all the Seikrets of the Monster Hunter Wilds x FFXIV crossover. We then get a history and introduction to the Sprout to Ultimate FFXIV raiding group.🟣 W...

October 10, 2025 • Episode 7 • 1:15:17

[XIV] Capcom, Nintendo and Square Enix, OH MY! // The Eorzean Update Episode 02

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 ins...

September 27, 2025 • Episode 6 • 1:25:49

[XIV] A New FFXIV Podcast 🤩 // The Eorzean Update Episode 01

A NEW FFXIV PODCAST! Episode 1: Patch 7.31 Dawntrail story ends, the road to 8.0 begins.The Eorzean Update is a discussion podcast about Final Fantasy Online XIV behind the scenes from the perspective of two dedicated players, Hou...

September 18, 2025 • Episode 5 • 1:56:37

[CTC] public speaking is HARD 😱 // Charting the Course Episode 02

Heather was invited to speak at a B&H Photo Creator Panel about Video Podcasting 101 and in this episode, we talk about everything that happened behind the scenes, including HEATHER AND SOUN MEETING IN PERSON FOR THE FIRST TIME! 🥳Her...

September 08, 2025 • Episode 4 • 1:55:10

[LOB] What Science Says About Gaming & Mental Health // Episode 01

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

August 29, 2025 • Episode 3 • 1:40:52

[CTC] Building HJP: The Why Behind the Nonprofit // Episode 01

Welcome to Charting the Course, a new conversation series where we dive into the vision, challenges, and behind-the-scenes journey of building HeatherJustPlay. Hosted by longtime HJP member Soun (aka Sarilla Renald), this series invites thought...

August 28, 2025 • Episode 2 • 2:01:02

[JPP] New Game Plus - Turning a Gaming Community into a Nonprofit // Episode 01

it's the first episode of the Just Play Podcast and we're talking about the origin story behind how HJP became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. watch the livestream replay on youtube here:

August 27, 2025 • Episode 1 • 1:23:45

Introducing the HJP Podcast Network

🎧 Welcome to the HJP Podcast Network, produced by HeatherJustPlay!This trailer gives you a quick overview of the shows you’ll find here:The Just Play Podcast (JPP) – A livestream podcast with Heather and Tom all...

August 26, 2025 • 1:56