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 sacrifice enough terrible boardgames to the lords of the internet so Asaf's video feed is quite laggy for those watching on video.

IN THIS EPISODE
- Learn about Asaf's love for the 4X genre and his favourite games of all time
- Asaf highlights the importance of Gloomhaven and how it triggered the genesis of his channel EZBoardGames
- We discuss examples of how barriers in games can prevent gamers from accessing the gold in board gaming and how as consumers we strive for better and better experiences.

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
EZBoardGames Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ezbgames

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:35 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:02:55 - PHASE B: INTRODUCING ASAF
00:03:11 - What have you "Just Played" recently
00:05:30 - What are your favourite board games?
00:13:54 - How did Asaf get into the hobby?
00:20:46 - PHASE C: EZBOARDGAMES INTERVIEW
00:25:28 - What was the first video you did where you thought, this is working
00:29:11 - Engagement for small channels is so important
00:32:06 - What's the one thing you want people to know about you?
00:34:46 - What does JP do outside of board games?
00:43:14 - How do you balance honesty & kindness in your views in your videos?
00:49:48 - Examples of hitting barriers in the hobby
00:56:18 - What things have you seen change the most from old to new games that you cover?
01:01:09 - PHASE D: THANKING ASAF
01:03:29 - PHASE E: THE LAST PLAY

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INTRO / OUTRO CREDITS
Intro / Outro Music: Getaway by D0d
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