Within the framework of transfer activities, in June 2025 the Playcomp podcast was launched to publicize not only the project itself, but also to talk about the possibilities offered by video games, especially independent ones, in the educational field.
In each episode, Alejandro Lozano, a professor at the University of Salamanca with experience in the podcasting world given his experience at Ludens, interviews experts to discover new experiences and suggestions when using video games in the classroom.
This program is funded by the National Knowledge Generation Projects call of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (reference PID2023-14847OA-100).
So far, the podcast has featured Jorge Oceja, main researcher at Playcomp; Jesús Salinas, professor of educational technology at the UIB; Júlia Vilasís, professor at the UIB and member of Playcomp; and Raquel Palomera, professor at the University of Cantabria and responsible for the implementation of Playcomp in the Cantabrian territory.
Here you can watch the latest episodes with video, but they are also available on Spotify and other digital platforms.
Episode #1, with Jorge Oceja
In the first episode of the Playcomp podcast, we are joined by Jorge Oceja , the project’s main researcher, who will guide us through the key factors that have motivated this initiative: previous experiences, the project’s development, main objectives, and short, medium, and long-term goals.
Episode #2, with Jesús Salinas
In this second episode of the podcast, we invite Jesús Salinas , professor of educational technology at the UIB and member of Playcomp. We’ll discuss various aspects of the project based on his experience leading and participating in research teams.
Episode #3, with Júlia Vilasís
Third episode of the podcast and last of 2025, joined by Júlia Vilasís, professor at the UIB and member of Playcomp. We’ll explore the current state of the project, learn Júlia’s perspective, and discuss the importance of incorporating video game culture into media literacy programs.
Episode #4, with Raquel Palomera
In the fourth episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Raquel Palomera, a professor at the University of Cantabria and the project’s leader in the region. Raquel will discuss the development of Playcomp’s core elements, explain the quantitative and qualitative methodologies we use, and offer a preview of the initial experiences already underway in Cantabria.
Episode #5, with Kevin Marín
In the fifth episode of the podcast, this time with Kevin Marín Rubio, a predoctoral researcher at the University of Barcelona and a member of the Playcomp team. Kevin will explain the potential of independent games to encourage critical thinking in teenagers and will share his experience with Play Utopia.
