Just Play

Welcome to Just Play, your board gaming podcast. Your host JP acts as your Player Two to guide you through the hobby, whether that's talking about games played at the table, chatting with guests in the industry or covering conventions. Pull up a chair, relax and...Just Play.

Podcasting since 2026 • 20 episodes

Just Play

Latest Episodes

Just Play With Others: From Renegade to Deckers Duplicity Interview (Feat. Ricky Royal)

Did you know that Deckers was once a game called Renegade and originally it was themed around historical Anglo-Saxon times. Well JP gets some time with Richard Wilkins (aka Ricky Royal) to talk about his experience in the hobby, his desig...

October 07, 2026 • 1:10:57

EP9: My top 12 picks for Essen SPIEL 2026

Essen SPIEL 2026 is nearly upon us and JP has pulled together his top 12 picks from the preview list. IN THIS EPISODE- JP talks in the "Centre of the Table" about his 12 preview picks to check out for Essen SPIEL 2026 a...

September 30, 2026 • Episode 9 • 46:05

EP8: Why asymmetric games hit different

A listener once asked JP how he felt about asymmetry in board games and it sparked an idea to talk about it, what it means, how he feel about it and would he recommend it for new players.IN THIS EPISODE- We start now with the...

September 16, 2026 • Episode 8 • 39:20

Just Play With Others: EZBoardGames Interview (Feat: Asaf Hirsch)

Ever since JP met Asaf at David Turczi's gaming retreat this year, he's made it his mission to get Asaf from EZBoardGames on the channel for a good old chat about board games and content creation.DISCLAIMER: It appears JP didn't sacrifi...

September 09, 2026 • 1:04:44

EP7: Top 5 solo card games you need to play

When you struggle nail down a few peoples calendars to play games it's great to have some cracking solo card games to full back on to keep you gaming. Today JP talks about his top 5 solo card games which are just absolute bangers....

September 02, 2026 • Episode 7 • 49:08

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