Lead Pursuit Podcast

No idea what you should buy your gaming friend-emies for the holidays? Feeling inspired after that middle school band rendition of Jingle Bell Rock? Well listen to this episode and figure it all out! Paper Model Kits: www. Davesgames.net Coasters: https://a.co/d/8t8e9bh Snap Ship Tactics: www. Snapshipstactics.com Micro Sanding Pen: https://a.co/d/2hCuulY Bump and Go Airplane: https://a.co/d/55HvW...

Missed the Team? We didn't think so! But if you wanted to hear what they've been up to (besides slacking) this episode should summarize it for you!

Books? Who talks about books around here? Well, when Doug isn’t making memes to poke fun at Steve and Brett, he’s recently had a chance to read several of the works of James Young. James’ alternate history series “The Usurper’s War” covers a World War 2 that will be recognizable to historical wargamers, but has pivoted in some unexpected directions. James has also written two treatises on USAF doc...

Tired of hearing the guys talk about competitive gaming? Want to hear about an amazing narrative game that took place this summer? We’ve got the details on a huuuuge narrative game covering the Battle of the Coral Sea and how it was all put together! Plus the team will talk about how to bring new players into the game via these immense undertakings! As always, check out our store for the latest in...

We hope you’ve been getting some gaming time over the past few months. Now that school is back in session the LPP crew would like to give you their debrief of the summer’s gaming events - and some random nerd travels! As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red Skies and Aerial Wargaming miniatures, accessories and more! https://www.leadpursuit.net/store Have you seen the stream vid...

This episode may start what will be known as the Louisville Schism, so don’t you want to hear it first? Doug talks with his good friend Erick to lay out what may be some of the biggest issues with Organized Play in Blood Red Skies. So if you were expecting a nice, non-controversial episode, we’re sorry! As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red Skies and Aerial Wargaming miniature...

Did you miss out on playing BRS:Vietnam rules at Adepticon? Did all of the grognards scare you away from Historicon? Well, if you have watched the YouTube videos of Doug and Brett playing some updated rules for Vietnam aircraft, you probably feel dumber for the experience! Here, this episode of the podcast will give you all of the info you wish you had BEFORE listening to Doug drone on about jets,...

Look, we know that as much as our listeners swear that they are historically minded, who doesn’t love a little Weird War WW2? Join us as the team talks about what they would want in a BRS addition to Konflikt 47, Warlord Games’ Weird War title. Will Emperor Chambers hear our petitions as he sits on the Golden Throne? Only time will tell… Want more Weird War aviation content? Join the Alternate Blo...

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. We’ll throw out the disclaimer now - NONE of these rants are personal! So if you get called out by name in this episode - don’t take it personally! As always, check out our store for t...

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 the CH-53E Super Stallion for the US Marine Corps. Doug and Isaac dig deeper into the missions, mindset and morale of the Marine pilots and crews that flew the aircraft and what ultima...

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 goes through the Good, the Bad and the downright Fugly of Adepticon 2024. As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red Skies and Aerial Wargaming miniatures, accessories and more! https://www.leadpursuit....

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 a less infantry-centric game than Bolt Action, look no further than Achtung Panzer from Warlord Games. Doug, Steve and Brett sit down with Roger Gerrish, the developer who brough this “club game” to life for Warl...

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 small conventions offer gamers of all types. As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red Skies and Aerial Wargaming miniatures, accessories and more! https://www.leadpursuit.net/st...

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 smooth, a list or scenario just writes itself, or, in Doug’s case, all the maths math up, and the hexes move 2” to the left or right....

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 podcast to share in the pain! (Try saying THAT podcast title 10 times, rapidly, while gargling salt water, and standing on one foot.) But anyway, listen in as the te...

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 help you at the next BRS tournament! As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red Skies and Aerial Wargaming miniatures, accessories and more! https://www.leadpursuit.net/store

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 convention food for the duration, and what events the LPP team will be hosting. While you’re at it, check out Ben Rawlings’ latest game, Violent Skies: https://www.wargamevault.com/product/4600...

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 just waste 59 minutes of your life listening to the team offer their suggestions for this year! Plus there’s a new member of the LPP team for them to pick on during the podcast! Are you ready for...

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 Skies and Aerial Wargaming miniatures, accessories and more! “Are these resin models edible?” - Chris https://www.leadpursuit.net/store

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 games?  So do we!  But since we can’t find such a person, you’re stuck with our pathetic team blundering their way through an analysis of the Great Dive trait, the doctrines th...

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 of how Aeronautica Imperialis is alive and well! (with a little work from you and your local gaming group.) Blood Red Skies at Siege of Vicksburg - Steve Toth Memorial Tournament “We Rea...

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 sure the guys just found their BFF with Pierce, and this episode will be especially spicy! Blood Red Skies at Siege of Vicksburg - Steve Toth Memorial Tournament “I’m not dead, yet!” -...

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 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keeping-Peace-Fighter-Squadron-1946-1991/dp/163624193X Steve Dixon's Games: https://www.stevenkdixon.com/games.htm

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 summer convention attendance! Upcoming Events: Blood Red Skies events at NashCon - hosted by Mike Lewis https://www.nashcon.org/ Blood Red Skies at Siege of Vicksburg - Steve Toth M...