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Lead Pursuit Podcast

Douglas Glover
Blood Red Skies
Angels One Six
Adepticon
Aether Wings
Grognard
Stardust (sublight Games)
Voidfighter
Adepticon 2026
Adepticon Historicals
Fulcrum Leader
Historicon
Osprey Publishing
Comao
Beyond Megali
Vietnam War
Adeptcon
Battle Of Britain
Kickstarter
Beyond Meg Alley
Void Fighter

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

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Latest Episodes

Words alone cannot express the impact that John Blanche has had on the collective hobby space of miniatures wargaming. Doug and the team take some time to reflect on John’s works and how they impacted each of us. Rest in Peace, John.

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If you haven’t seen the Historic Wings collection of wargame-books, then you probably live under a bridge, and don’t randomly surf Amazon for game titles. But if you do wonder “what the heck is a Wargame-book, then listen up aerial warriors, because ... more

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Did you miss out on AdeptiCon 2026? Well, with this episode you can catch up on all of the shenanigans that ensued from this year’s Lead Pursuit Podcast trip to AdeptiCon in Milwaukee! As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red Skies ... more

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Doug sits down for Part 2 of the 2-part interview with Phil Yates about his new aerial wargaming project - Angels One Six. In this second part of the interview, Phil talks in detail about the game mechanics in Angels One Six and what he feels makes i... more

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Recent Guests

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
Casey Garske
Creator of Voidfighter, designer of Space Weirdos and related projects
Garske Games / Voidfighter
Episode: Episode 145 - Voidfighter
Roz (Roz and Faith)
Co-creators of Stardust from Sublight Games
Sublight Games
Episode: Episode 144 - NashCon and Stardust
Don Ayers
Host of Nerds of War podcast
Nerds of War
Episode: Episode 142 - You Might Be a Grognard If…

Hosts

Doug
Host of Lead Pursuit Podcast, involved in planning and running events and content for the show.
Steve Toth
Co-host / host on Lead Pursuit Podcast, recurring contributor and event planner.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • 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.

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    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 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
    4
    James in Chicago
    United States3 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.

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    5
    Traveller724
    United States4 years ago
  • If you game you need to hear this podcast

    These guys are not only gamers but have actual experience in air combat. They do so much for the community and bring a level of excitement to Blood Red Skies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iprop
    United States6 years ago

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Banter and expertise appeal to dedicated Blood Red Skies fans and broader hobbyists.
Shows strong community vibe and practical hobby content.
Guests provide real design and publishing insights for wargaming.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 153 - Aether Wings
Q: What makes Discovery Flight different and why start there?
Discovery Flight is positioned as a free, standalone entry that introduces players to a universal system and serves as a gateway to the broader Aether Wings line, with a commitment to free quickstarts.
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Q: How did you first get into wargaming and what shaped your design philosophy?
Steve describes a lifelong journey from early D&D and BattleTech to building Aether Wings, emphasizing simplicity with depth, and a design ethos rooted in keeping core systems consistent across different scales and genres.
Episode 149 - Designing Fulcrum Leader
Q: What were the biggest production constraints during development?
Space on aircraft cards, typography limits, and the need to keep wording consistent across rule books and cards were major constraints, along with managing the multi-year design and production timeline.
Episode 149 - Designing Fulcrum Leader
Q: How did Fulcrum Leader come to be, and what were the major influences from previous leader games?
They built Fulcrum Leader by stepping into the existing Hornet Leader/IAF Leader framework, borrowing mechanics but pushing for more narrative and political elements, especially to reflect Soviet-era aviation and leadership dynamics while maintaining a consistent asset-management core.
Episode 146 - COMAO
Q: How did Jokos Games decide which factions to start with and limit scope for the initial release?
They focused on four starter factions (US, French, Chinese, Russian) to keep the project manageable, yet rich with distinct air operations and faction decks that define separate tactics.

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A lively, hobby-focused show centered on WWII aerial combat and related miniatures games, with frequent deep-dives into Blood Red Skies and cross‑pollination with other wargames. Episodes mix design conversations, event previews and post-event reflections from conventions like Adepticon, plus practical how-to content on running scenarios, tournaments, and community-driven formats. Notable strengths include candid design insights from guests, a strong emphasis on community-building, and a playful, veteran‑maker culture that appeals to players who value both rules knowledge and tabletop storytelling.

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2. Steve Mance
3. Roger Gerrish
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5. Jean-Pierre Nicolas
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