Lead Pursuit Podcast

Episode 126 - Tournament Fallout

Oh no - everyone better buckle up for this episode. Doug and Steve are both on a rant about the aftermath from the Adepticon BRS Tournament. Listen to them talk about the FAQ, Board sizes and High Cover shenanigans....

Episode 125 - Hangar 4

If you are looking for a great book about Marine Helicopters during the Global War on Terror, look no further! Doug talks with Isaac Lee, the author of Hangar 4, about his career retrospective of a life spent flying...

Episode 124 - Aggressive vs Defensive Tactics

Episode 123 - Adepticon 2024 Debrief

Did you miss out on Adepticon 2024? Do you really have so little going on in your life that you want to hear what the team did in Chicago that weekend? If so, listen up, as the team...

Episode 122 - Achtung Panzer!

We know that you all have tons of 28mm tank models just laying around. They’re probably still in the box like Matt’s A-4 Skyhawks! If you are looking for a way to get them on the table in...

Episode 121 - In Defense of Small Conventions

Have you fallen for the hype around the “must attend” massive gaming conventions? Do you feel lost and overwhelmed with too much to see and do? Doug, Steve and New Guy Matt talk about the good things that...

Episode 120 - Hobby "Mojo"

Hobby Mojo: You’re in the groove- at a building/painting a mini, making/writing a list or scenario, or, in Doug’s case, “mathing” some incomprehensible hex and cardboard counter “game”. Everything is clicking, the miniature goes together perfectly, the paint job is...

Episode 119 - House Rules

House Rules, what could be a more divisive topic in gaming? For this dive into the abyss of Grognard Opinion, the team has invited Tom Castanos from the ever loquacious Anything But a One, Adventures in Historical Miniatures Wargaming...

Episode 118 - FAQ Me!

Well it has been another year with LPP - want to hear the highs and the lows from the team? They’ll also talk briefly about the latest FAQ that dropped, if you haven’t already scoured it for exploits to...

Episode 117 - Get Ready for Adepticon 2024!

Are you ready for Adepticon 2024? If you’re like the rest of the LPP team, then the answer is absolutely not! In this episode the team breaks down how to plan your Adepticon 2024 schedule, how to survive on...

Episode 116 - Holiday Buying Guide 2023

Did you score big last year following our Holiday Buying Guide? If you didn’t pay attention last year, this is your chance to redeem yourself and buy those gamers in your life what they really want. Or to...

Episode 115 - Fall In 2023 Debrief

Have the guys totally lost their mind and gone full Grognard? Listen to them discuss their experiences at Fall In 2023, and their immersion into the HGMS culture. As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red...

Episode 114 - Great Dive

Are you one of those players who feels Great Dive is the throw-away trait?  Do you wish someone smarter and better looking than you would do an analysis of how you could use this trait in your Blood Red Skies...

Episode 113 - Aeronautica, What's next?

Is Aeronautica Imperialis dead? Are you melting your plastic and resin down in a fit of nerd rage? Fear no longer, the Lead Pursuit Team is here to rescue you from the Abandoned Game Doldrums with their discussion...

Episode 112 - Missile Threat

If you are looking for another game to pick up (and who isn’t), the team spends this episode talking with their buddy Pierce about Missile Threat. Think the podcast is unbearable with a partial crew on? We’re pretty...

Episode 111 - Keeping the Peace

Need some more books to get you through the end of summer vacation? Doug talks with Steve Dixon, the author of Keeping the Peace, a history of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 during the Cold War. Find the book on...

Episode 110 - Summer Convention Debrief

Are you stuck on a boring vacation with your family? Wish you were surrounded by a bunch of stinky gamers pushing plastic models, instead? Well be prepared to live vicariously through the LPP team as they discuss their...

Episode 109 - Wing Commander Compendium

We get it- you really aren’t sure why you should go buy this book - I mean plenty of the stuff is out there on the interwebs, somewhere, right? The team breaks down not just what is IN the...

Episode 108 - Italians!

Wondering how the new Italian releases look? Need some behind the scenes info since Warlord didn’t show all the cards? The team quickly walks you through what to expect in this series of releases from Warlord, and more...

Episode 107 - Skyhawk

Doug sits down with Steve Dixon, co-creator of the game Skyhawk to talk about the game and Vietnam aviation in general. At least he pries some detail about the next title “Operation Linebacker” out of Steve before the end...

Episode 106 - Tournament Scene 2023

Are you wondering what lists took the top places at the Adepticon Tournament? Well wait no more - in this episode the team blunders about talking over the results from the Blood Red Skies tournament at Adepticon 2023.

Episode 105 - Adepticon 2023 Debrief

If you didn’t join the team on their annual pilgrimage to Adepticon this year, then you missed out on all the fun! Well, at least they “called” it fun, but we all know it was Lead Pursuit buffoonery at...

Episode 104 - Morale in Aerial Wargames

What’s this, Doug having a cerebral discussion about wargame design theory with an actual professional wargame designer? Don’t laugh to hard at poor Doug as he attempts to discuss how morale is (or is not) represented in aerial wargames...

Episode 103 - 8th Air Force, 20th Air Force (2nd Edition)

Need some more Strategic Bombing gaming to work out your frustrations? Well, if you didn’t pick up the 8th Air Force / 20th Air Force games a few years back, now is your chance! Doug talks with the...

Episode 102 - Adepticon Aeronatica

Well, the team has appeased all of you grognards with their discussion of historical aviation subjects long enough! Time for them to talk about Aeronautica Imperialis and Speesh Marineshhh! Doug, Brett and Steve talk with Dave, the host...

Episode 101 - Bomb Group

We realize that you find it hard to believe Doug and Steve can actually read - but in this episode they bring you an interview with Mike Peters, one of the authors of the book, Bomb Group. The book...

Episode 100 - Adepticon 2023

This week the team sits down with Mike and Don from the Adepticon team to talk about what 2023 holds for Historical gaming at Adepticon. Of course the team gets off track and talks about a lot of other...

Episode 99- 2022 Holiday Buying Guide

According to our Retail Statistics department, many of you actually listened to what the Lead Pursuit Team suggested for Holiday Buying last year! Either that, or we’re totally making up the fact that we have a Retail Statistics department...

Episode 98 - P40 - Aircraft Spotlight

Okay, we know Steve isn’t exactly the historical authority here, but that is what guests are for, right? Listen as Brett and Steve talk to someone who actually IS well-versed in the history of the P-40 series of aircraft!...

Episode 97 - Pilots, what do they know?

In an episode guaranteed to offend every segment of the BRS community, the team takes on how pilots are portrayed in the game. Whether it is how pilot-based traits are extrapolated to airplanes, or Doug and Steve’s discussion of...

Episode 96 - Changing the P-38, again!

Are you as confused about the new P-38 stats as the LPP team is? Listen to Steve, Brett and Doug break down where the P-38 has been in BRS, and where the new Beta statistics are taking it. ...

Episode 95 - Crucible List Builds

Want to get the inside scoop on what the team will be running at Crucible? Brett, Steve, Casey and Doug all talk about what each of them will be running for aircraft, doctrines and what theater cards they want...

Episode 94 - NashCon 2022

Did you miss out on attending NashCon this year? Are you falling behind in your BRS event quota for the year? Perhaps after this episode you will count yourself lucky that you weren’t one of the poor souls...

Episode 93 - Summertime Gaming

What the heck has been going on with Lead Pursuit? If it wasn’t bad enough they’ve been slow to release podcasts, they take too much time in this episode to talk about all of the games BESIDES Blood Red...

Episode 92 - Cold War Combat ACM - GROUND ATTACK!

Episode 91 - Anyone seen a podcast around here?

Have you totally forgotten about this podcast? Been wondering if the team has run out of stupid things to say, or terrible, offensive jokes to make? Wait no longer, they’re back - with the entire team! This...

Episode 90 - Aces Come Back!

Either you love Aces or you don’t. Well some of you claim to love them, yet can’t tell us how you play them. Weak sauce. So listen up, hear about the new aces coming out, and maybe...

Episode 89- Combined Arms (part 1)

Wondering if you should jump on the new game from Warlord, Combined Arms? Want to hear some behind the scenes information about the development of the game? Well, don’t let the fact that Doug is the only LPP...

Episode 88 - Kids and Wargames

Remember when the team mocked you solo players? Perhaps one of the reasons you are by yourself is that you aren’t introducing new players to the hobby! Listen to the team talk about how to introduce younger players...

Episode 87 - Stuka Leader

Are you a sad panda that nobody will play aerial wargames in your town? Well you might just need to invest in some solo aerial wargames to make the time go by fast, until the next Gathering of Eagles....

Episode 86 - Aeronautica Imperialis

Has the team sold out? What are they doing talking about a Games Workshop product? Have they become bored with Blood Red Skies? Actually, no. They’ve just fallen for the seductive lure of that GW plastic...

Episode 85 - Adepticon 2022 Debrief

Did you miss Adepticon 2022, you filthy animal? Well, you can get all of the good info here - along with the three idiots on this podcast blathering on about themselves! Doug, Brett and Steve break down the classes...

Episode 84 - Wildcat and Zero

Okay, we realize that Brett and Steve aren’t exactly the historical authorities on aviation history - so we decided to invite guests onto the program who are a lot smarter than our two hosts! Our duo is joined by Leslie...

Episode 83 - Aces and Myth

What the heck are the Lead Pursuit guys up to? Wasting their time playing Games Workshop titles and making unofficial ace cards again? Well, this episode will have you filing your hurt feelings complaints as Doug, Steve and...

Episode 82 - Aerodrome

If you’ve ever walked around a gaming convention and felt overwhelmed by all of the choices - we’re here to help! (At least when it comes to Aerial Warfare games.) This time, Doug and Steve discuss the Aerodrome family of...

Episode 81 - Battle Mats Galore!

Ever wondered how two gamers turned a side-hustle into a big gaming mat business? No, you haven’t? Well guess what - WE DON’T CARE! You’re going to listen to this episode with Cory from Cigar Box Battle...

Episode 80 - Adepticon 2022

Let’s head back to where it all began for the Lead Pursuit Podcast - Adepticon! Brett, Casey and Doug talk to Mike Rafferty, the Historical Gaming coordinator for Adepticon 2022. While we know plans may change, and schedules...

Episode 79 - Warlord Did What?

Since they are tired of being miserable and alone at the holidays, the team invites Tom Castanos from the Anything But A One: Adventures in Historical Miniature Wargaming podcast over to share in their misery! Why are they miserable?...

Episode 78 - Thach Weave Tactics

Never missing an opportunity to burn a bridge, the team takes on the discussion surrounding the Thach Weave and attempts to put it in both a historical and tactical perspective. If you are a listener who gets their feathers...

Episode 77 - Military Miniature Magazine

How about an early Christmas present from the LPP team? In this episode, Doug and Casey interview Jason Weiser, the editor-in-chief of Military Miniature Magazine. Wait, you haven’t heard about Military Miniature Magazine? Then you had better...