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Lead Pursuit Podcast

Douglas Glover
Blood Red Skies
Adepticon
Angels One Six
Historicon
Aether Wings
Adepticon 2026
Stardust (sublight Games)
Grognard
Adepticon Historicals
Voidfighter
Artificial Intelligence
Fulcrum Leader
John Blanche
Generative AI
Beyond Megali
Vietnam War
Beyond Meg Alley
Void Fighter
Aeronautica Imperialis
Comao

Covering the WWII aerial combat game, Blood Red Skies, and other miniatures wargames

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes162Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Blood Red Skies is dead? Wait, nobody told the Lead Pursuit Podcast! Seriously though, the guys all talk about the long, slow slide that BRS has been on for the last few years. But more importantly they talk about what the future likely holds for BRS... more

Look, we know this episode will offend half of you, and the other half will ask blindly “what is the big deal”. Nothing polarizes people more than a discussion of AI these days - and we expect no less. But if you can put your personal feelings aside ... more

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Did you miss out on attending NashCon 2026? You didn’t get your chance to play the LPP crew in a BRS tournament? Well don’t worry, we’ve got the team all together to talk about the funny, the serious, and the well… Grognardly stuff that took place at... more

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Are you one of those aerial wargamers who prefers the “heavy ones”? We’re talking about airships, what did you think we meant? Anyway, if steampunk airships is your thing, check out this interview with Dan Mazur of Guard Tower Games as he talks about... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Whit Whitman
Guest, described as a controversial figure in the TTRPG space
Episode: Episode 162 - AI in Gaming
Eric Marino
Returning NashCon Champion entrant
NashCon competitor
Episode: Episode 161 - NashCon 2026 Debrief
Dan Mazur
Guest from Guard Tower Games
Guard Tower Games
Episode: Episode 160 - Airships and Empires
Thomas Van Hare
Creator of Historic Wings, online magazine, a series of book games, and a YouTube channel
Historic Wings
Episode: Episode 157 - Historic Wings and Speed Kings
Phil Yates
Designer of Angels One Six and long-time Wargaming designer, known for Flames of War
Angels One Six / Flames of War (Battlefront)
Episode: Episode 154 - Angels One Six Part 1
Steve Mance
Game designer of Aether Wings and founder of Gunslinger Studios
Gunslinger Studios
Episode: Episode 153 - Aether Wings
Roger Gerrish
Game designer invited onto the show
Freelance/Design collaboration with Fulcrum Leader
Episode: Episode 149 - Designing Fulcrum Leader
Eric Goff Goffagnan
Game designer of Comao
Comao (publisher involvement)
Episode: Episode 146 - COMAO
Jean-Pierre Nicolas
Publisher from Jokos Games
Jokos Games
Episode: Episode 146 - COMAO

Hosts

Doug
Host of Lead Pursuit Podcast (primary host)
Steve Toth
Co-host of Lead Pursuit Podcast
Brett
Panel member on the show (guesting frequently)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Outstanding pod!

    Only 4 stars because your closing line sucks! It should be “Keep climbing for Advantage!”

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nort7778
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Great resource. Love the banter and the perspective from actual aviators. Really enjoy the episodes where they focus on one plane both historically and in terms of the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R Scott Anderson
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast on aerial warfare

    I enjoy the knowledge and passion they hosts have for an area of wargaming that does not get as much attention. They cover WW2 aerial combat using a game called Blood Red Skies. Well done podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James in Chicago
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast on aerial warfare

    I enjoy the knowledge and passion they hosts have for an area of wargaming that does not get as much attention. They cover WW2 aerial combat using a game called Blood Red Skies. Well done podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    James in Chicago
    United States4 years ago
  • By gamers for gamers

    I always enjoy listing to Doug, Brett, and Steve on this podcast. It’s humorous, fun, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. While the focus is Blood Red Skies, they do discuss a variety of aerial war gaming and other topics along with good interviews. If you are a Blood Red Skies player, this will keep you plugged into the BRS community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traveller724
    United States4 years ago

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Guest experts bring deep design and industry experience.
Content balances history, rules, and community events, which helps both new and veteran players.
The hosts blend humor with real-world aviation knowledge, making complex topics approachable.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 160 - Airships and Empires
Q: What inspired Airships and Empires and how did the design evolve from Starfleet Battles influences?
The designer explains starting from a frustration with certain mechanics in Starfleet Battles, then iterating with skirmish and steampunk influences to create a lighter, more accessible airship combat system that still supports deep customization and varied play styles.
Episode 157 - Historic Wings and Speed Kings
Q: What can listeners look forward to in the near future?
We're expanding the Historic Wings line with more book-based experiences, including Lafayette and Invictus, and exploring a magazine reprint to bring back classic stories along with new features.
Episode 157 - Historic Wings and Speed Kings
Q: Can you give an example of a title that really exemplifies this balance?
MAG-23 exemplifies it well: a campaign-style game that is fast to play in practice but delivers a strong sense of historical progression, with pilots' names and missions that evolve as the campaign unfolds.
Episode 157 - Historic Wings and Speed Kings
Q: How do you balance the desire for historical accuracy with engaging gameplay?
By abstracting away turn-by-turn flight minutiae while preserving the key moments that define an engagement—quality research, authentic scenarios, and a design that rewards strategic choices and storytelling over exhaustive simulation.
Episode 157 - Historic Wings and Speed Kings
Q: What inspired you to start Historic Wings and focus on history-driven wargaming?
I wanted to capture the essence of being there—combining the historical narrative with accessible, fast-playing mechanics. The goal was to make history come alive through games that are quick to play but deeply rooted in real events and decisions, not just abstract combat.

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