Lead Pursuit Podcast

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 and Jason to discuss two aircraft in this episode, the F4F Wildcat and the A6M Zero. But don’t worry- Brett and Steve won’t miss an opportunity to show how little history they real...

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 Brett talk about aces, and why they don’t care what traits you would give them. And then Doug has to mention 80’s movies - and it all goes downhill from there!

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 games with its current owner, Stan Kubiak, and the Aerodrome Evangelist - Mark Wukas. Steve has had the pleasure of playing Aerodrome, and unlike Doug, he is actually ranked on t...

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 Mats and you’re gonna enjoy it!

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 are always up in the air - the team decided to cover what was going to be planned for Adepticon, at least in the Historical games section - and of course talk about their own...

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? Because they’re trying to apply logic to the marketing and production actions of Warlord Games, of course! All joking aside, Doug and Casey walk through some of the m...

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 ruffled over the team tackling issues head-on, like a Robust Wildcat, then you had best skip this episode, and go enjoy a nice warm glass of milk.

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 listen to this episode! Military Miniature Magazine: https://militaryminiature.com/

Trying to tell your significant other what they should buy for you this holiday season? Or are you trying to shop for the gamers on your list and just coming up short with good ideas? Hopefully this episode will both entertain and inform you - and if it doesn’t, we really don’t care! Wait, no, that isn’t what we mean, we truly care about our listeners! (all five of you…)

We hope you have made it to at least one gaming event this fall - but if you haven’t then live vicariously through the Lead Pursuit team as they talk about attending MilleniumCon and Historicon. Or just listen to hear what excuses Steve makes about losing his bet with Jon Russell!

Doug has been hard at work with a Not-So-Secret project with Ben Chee for DVG Games. But rather than give you all of the details up front, Doug and Ben talk about the current Kickstarter that DVG is running for their Warfighter system: Warfighter North Africa and Warfighter Mediterranean. Maybe after they talk about that for a bit, they’ll start talking about fighter jets and the topics Lead Pursu...

Okay, okay, we know the joke is getting old, but Doug and Steve recap the Siege of Vicksburg convention that was in Mississippi, not Virginia. Plus they talk about their views on the new Warlord Resin versus 3D Printed models and what is on the horizon for ROC works. Upcoming Events MilleniumCon: https://www.millenniumcon.info/

If you want to hear about aircraft history, why are you listening to THIS podcast?  You should know by now that the guys aren’t historical experts!  So that’s why they’ve invited Roger Gerrish onto the podcast for this episode to discuss the history of the Spitfire, along with how it plays in Blood Red Skies. Books reference in this episode: Spitfire the History by Eric B. Morgan, Edward...

If you’re like the LPP team, then you can’t get enough jet air combat games! Since Blood Red Skies: Vietnam isn’t progressing - Doug turns to an outsider for his jet fix. The game’s creator Matt Brachi discusses his project Cold War Combat:ACM, the first game in a series that is really more of an ecosystem. The Beta rules and several 3D Models are available for download on the Cold War Combat Patr...

That Warlord Games video has you back on the BRS train, huh? Okay, so maybe they could have straightened a few wings, but at least we saw some models, right? Brett, Doug and Steve talk about what they have seen from Warlord for the upcoming Midway set, and hopefully leak some good info that you haven’t already heard re-hashed a thousand times… while you’ve been waiting for the starter set to relea...

So where the heck has the Lead Pursuit Podcast been? Do you remember we said we were moving? Yeah, no, you didn’t really listen to us… But we’re back! Wait, please, someone applaud that we’re not dead by the side of the road like a raccoon with a balloon! For this episode, the team catches up, brings Chris back on, and tries to act like they actually are participating in the hobby - even though th...

Digging back into the episodes from before Gathering of Eagles - the team gets together to talk about the work that Brett and Steve have done to bring their Campaign system together. Covering the various phases and interactions in the new system, Brett gives a detailed look at how it will influence the play of your Blood Red Skies game.

Running off the rails again, Doug and Steve talk to CB Stevens, the author of the Crisis in Kashmir campaign book for Check Your 6. If you’ve taken a look at the Lead Pursuit scenario pack for the 1965 India-Pakistan crisis, then this interview will give you some valuable insight in how scenarios can be modeled for this conflict. That or you could just listen for the random stupid comments from Do...

Are we still talking about tournaments? You bet! In this episode, Brett, Steve and Trevor talk more about list building, discussing Aces and equipment cards. Of course there is the usual banter, stupidity and recording glitches! (See what happens when Doug isn’t around to herd the cats?) Register for Gathering of Eagles at: https://www.leadpursuit.net/goe-2021 Keep track of upcoming events at: htt...

Still wondering what goes on at a Gathering of Eagles? On the fence about if you should attend? Steve, Brett and Doug talk about everything GoE and threaten to shame those other podcasters who might not show up. Register for Gathering of Eagles at: https://www.leadpursuit.net/goe-2021 Keep track of upcoming events at: https://tabletop.events/ Signup for DieCon 21: https://www.diecon.com/Main/ Sign...

So these dummies think they can build a winning tournament list - listen to Trevor, Steve and Brett talk about what their choices for aircraft, cards and pilots would be. And feel sorry for Doug trying to moderate it all!

Not being ones to shy away from tough topics, the team dives headlong into Erik Schmidt’s book Black Tulip that discusses the life and historical impact of German Ace, Erich Hartmann. Far from being a glowing fanboy fireside chat, this week’s episode confronts the hard questions of how we re-tell the history of our enemies, and the compromises made during the Cold War. Black Tulip Available from C...

Thank goodness Doug is too busy moving to host this episode! Brett and Steve take on talking about the BF.109 and how it fits in historically into the game. Of course they talk about aircraft traits, doctrines and theater cards and how to maximize your Bf.109s in a competitive situation. Of course, Brett as master of the Blue Falcon list discusses how to find the most dastardly combination of trai...

Looking for some info on the Digital Edition from an actual expert? Brett and Doug chat with Ash from Diecast Digital, someone who actually knows how the game works! Instead of listening to the team pontificate about the prototype they have played, get the straight scoop from the team that is mucking around in the code on a daily basis. Plus we’ve got some details on the Kickstarter dates, and if...

Blood Red Skies Digital? What the heck is Warlord thinking? Listen to Doug, Brett and Steve discuss the past few months of work with the team at Diecast Digital on the Blood Red Skies Digital Edition project. The team talks about how the game has developed so far, why it is on Kickstarter, and of course -the usual banter between these idiots in search of a village!