Best Douglas Glover Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 129 - BRS Organized Play 1:05:36

4d ago1:05:36

1:05:36

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 …

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Episode 128 - BRS Jet Updates 54:23

15d ago54:23

54:23

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…

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Episode 127 - Blood Red K47 50:49

2M ago50:49

50:49

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 …

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Episode 126 - Tournament Fallout 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

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 i…

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Festivals and Family with Rob & Josie da Bank 39:11

3M ago39:11

39:11

Steph chats with Rob and Josie da Bank about what it’s like to run a festival with your partner, and how they make it work alongside having four children. After 32 years together, and many festivals under their belts, they talk about the difficult bits, how they divide and conquer, and how helping people escape real life, screens and make some IRL …

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Episode 125 - Hangar 4 1:25:40

3M ago1:25:40

1:25:40

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 pilot…

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Episode 124 - Aggressive vs Defensive Tactics 30:06

3M ago30:06

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Episode 123 - Adepticon 2024 Debrief 1:10:26

4M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

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 miniatur…

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How To Make It Fair with Eve Rodsky 1:03:01

5M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Feel like you do everything at home, or at least more than is your fair share? This one’s for you. Steph speaks with Eve Rodsky - Harvard-grad lawyer, activist and New York Times Bestselling author of Fair Play. Eve is working to change society one partnership at a time by coming up with a new 21st-century solution to an age-old problem: women shou…

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Episode 122 - Achtung Panzer! 1:31:36

5M ago1:31:36

1:31:36

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 deve…

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Episode 121 - In Defense of Small Conventions 1:04:32

6M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

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, acc…

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Being a Mad Woman with Bryony Gordon 57:59

6M ago57:59

57:59

Steph talks with author, journalist and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon about her new book Mad Woman, an account of her life and challenges over the last few years. With a live audience at Henley Literary Festival, in classic Bryony-style, she brings lots of energy, honesty and humour to the conversation, in which they discuss depression, OC…

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Episode 120 - Hobby "Mojo" 1:12:30

6M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

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 mat…

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Episode 119 - House Rules 1:21:50

6M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

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 stan…

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Episode 118 - FAQ Me! 55:00

8M ago55:00

55:00

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 a…

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Episode 117 - Get Ready for Adepticon 2024! 42:37

8M ago42:37

42:37

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…

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Anxiety with Dr Kirren Schnack 53:51

9M ago53:51

53:51

Steph talks with Dr Kirren Schnack, Clinical Psychologist and author of Ten Times Calmer, a book with tools to help beat anxiety. The conversation starts by understanding what anxiety is, what happens when we’re anxious, what are the triggers and what is happening to our nervous system. They discuss the impact having children can have on anxiety, a…

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Episode 116 - Holiday Buying Guide 2023 59:48

9M ago59:48

59:48

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 the…

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Mums’ Night Out with Louise Boyce, Gill Sims and Clara Batten at Henley Literary Festival 1:00:58

9M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Recorded Live at the Henley Literary Festival, Steph interviews Louise Boyce AKA Mama Still Got It, Gill Sims and Clara Batten live from a Town Hall full of women out for a Friday night! Join them as they discuss the rollercoaster of motherhood - the first year of being a mum, identity, holidays with kids, the PTA, and Louise’s gross middle-of-the-…

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Episode 115 - Fall In 2023 Debrief 57:49

9M ago57:49

57:49

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?” - Chrishttps://www.leadpursuit.net/…

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How Not to Let Having Kids Ruin Your Sex Life with Dr Karen Gurney 1:00:06

10M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Ahead of the release of her new book, Clinical Psychologist Dr Karen Gurney returns to the DBHF podcast after her previous episode about sex in long term relationships became the most downloaded to date, resulting in at least two pregnancies (that we know of!) and Steph received hundreds of messages from women and couples that felt huge relief in w…

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Episode 114 - Great Dive 1:06:00

10M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

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 Gr…

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Midlife Wisdom, Careers and Parenthood with Fi Glover and Jane Garvey 51:31

10M ago51:31

51:31

Steph chats with broadcast LEGENDS Fi Glover and Jane Garvey about their move after thirty years (each!) from the BBC to Times Radio, where they host a radio show and the Off Air podcast. Fi and Jane describe how they found juggling a broadcast career with small children, with Fi owning that hers ‘ground to a halt’ for a period, but that she now ha…

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JON MCCULLOCH - The Autistic, Stoic Guide To Parenting (And Life in General) 1:05:33

10M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

On todays episode I’m joined by the The Evil Bald Genius himself Mr Jon McCulloch. Jon is a marketing expert and sales and business development officianado, having written books and trained successful business owner worldwide on this stuff. With decades of experience, he is a practicing stoic, who was diagnosed with autism in adulthood. Known is be…

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How to Be Sad with Helen Russell (re-release) 46:35

10M ago46:35

46:35

In this episode we're looking back at a brilliant episode with Helen from January 2022... Steph talks with bestselling author, journalist and speaker Helen Russell about how and why so many of us try to bury sadness, and the harm that causes. After eight years of researching happiness, Helen realised that most of us desperately want to avoid sadnes…

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Episode 113 - Aeronautica, What's next? 56:50

11M ago56:50

56:50

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 V…

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ALAN WATTS - Navigating Love After Divorce 1:22:21

11M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

On todays episode I’m joined by the Love Engineer himself Alan Watts. Alan is a relationship coach who helps single men and women along with couples to navigate the world of love and relationships. And he knows a thing or two about it having navigated a marriage break up and re found love with a new partner. He’s also written a book or two on the s…

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Navigating the early months of motherhood with comedian Kelly Convey 52:18

11M ago52:18

52:18

Steph chats with brilliant comedian Kelly Convey about motherhood; it’s all very fresh for Kelly as she has had two babies with a fifteen month gap, her second still only seven months old. Steph and Kelly discuss those early months of motherhood, flashing the postman, feeling annoyed with your partner and navigating advice from others. Kelly talks …

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Why we’re all Overwhelmed and how to get through it, with Brigid Schulte 59:01

11M ago59:01

59:01

Steph talks with writer and speaker Brigid Schulte about Overwhelm, where it comes from and what we can do to rally against it. Brigid brilliantly uses research and history to understand how we got here, and reassures that when it feels hard, it’s because it is. Brigid explains why women feel they don’t deserve free time, why we feel we have to ‘ex…

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Episode 112 - Missile Threat 1:10:06

12M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

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 - Stev…

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Episode 111 - Keeping the Peace 40:57

12M ago40:57

40:57

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/163624193XSteve Dixon's Games:https://www.stevenkdixon.com/ga…

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Episode 110 - Summer Convention Debrief 1:06:45

1y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

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 Lewishttps://www.nashcon.org/Blood…

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TYLER TODT - Rethinking What You Truly Value To Positively Impact Yourself and Others 1:05:15

1y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Today I’m joined by Fitness, Health, Positivity and Habits Coach, not to mention Poker player Tyler Todt. You’ve probably witnesses how social media has become a cess pool of negativity, hysteria and infamous individuals over the last few years. Often such individuals make the most noise and get the most negative attention than anyone else as they …

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Episode 109 - Wing Commander Compendium 1:07:01

1y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

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 book, but also why you should pick it up and have your very own personal copy of the Wing Commander CompendiumThis weekend is our BRS tournament at Twisted Lords…

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Business Special: how brain surgery led to Scamp & Dude, with Jo Tutchener Sharp 54:02

1y ago54:02

54:02

Jo Tutchener Sharp, Founder and CEO, tells Steph about how life-changing brain surgery led to her hugely successful purpose-led fashion brand Scamp & Dude. From childrenswear to now 95% womenswear, a shop in Marlow and two more opening this Summer 2023, Jo’s PR background and desire to ‘do better’ have combined to create powerful partnerships, char…

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Episode 108 - Italians! 42:16

1y ago42:16

42:16

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 importantly what isn’t in this release!A little over a week until our BRS tournament at Twisted Lords Con! Sign up here:https://tab…

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Burnout in the rush hour with Psychotherapist Siobhán Murray 53:01

1y ago53:01

53:01

Psychotherapist Siobhán Murray talks with Steph about Burnout. Originally coined in the 1970s to describe an occupational phenomenon, recent decades have seen an increase in people experiencing burnout as we’re ‘nearly always switched on’. Siobhán and Steph talk about why this is, what makes women in the Rush Hour susceptible to burnout, and the si…

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DR PHILIP OVADIA - The Heart Surgeons Guide To Heart Disease 1:14:28

1y ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Today I am joined by Heart Surgeon, Medical Director of Ovadia Heart Health and author of the book “Stay of My Operating table” Dr Philip Ovadia As some of you know I lost my dad after he had two strokes back in 2015 and have a family history of heart disease – there is a good chance your story may be similar to mine. I found good information on di…

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ADAM LANE SMITH - How To Heal Your Marriage By Fixing Your Attachment Style 1:01:01

1y ago1:01:01

1:01:01

On todays episode I’m delighted to be joined by psychologist, licenced marriage and family therapist, and attachment specialist Adam Lane Smith, to talk about his specialist area of expertise which is fixing your attachment style. Adam came up on my radar because quite frankly I couldn’t ignore him as he was everywhere online and his wisdom and kno…

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ZAC SMALL - Embracing Adversity To Learn About Yourself And Empower Others 1:05:26

1y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

On todays episode I welcome back friend of the podcast and buddy of mine from across the pond - Zac Small. Zac runs a brotherhood for men in the US – Fraternity of Excellence and he also pens The Family Alpha Blog. He is a real champion of male empowerment and men showing up as the best men, husbands, fathers and community leaders they can. But the…

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DOUGLAS AND DAVID KENRICK - Why Your Stone Age Brain Is Grappling With The Modern World 1:24:39

1y ago1:24:39

1:24:39

Today I am joined by by father and son duo, Douglas and David Kenrick to talk about their book Solving Modern Problems With a Stone-Age Brain: Human Evolution and the Seven Fundamental Motives. Doug is a Professor at Arizona State University, author and his books integrate social psychology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, and economics. Dave i…

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KEN COLEMAN - How To Plot Your Escape From A Career You've Fallen Out Of Love With 1:04:53

1y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Today I am pleased to be joined by Broadcaster, Writer and Radio Presenter Ken Coleman to talk about his book From Paycheck to Purpose which details a 7 step blueprint to go from a job or career you hate, to one which gives you purpose, impact and a great income to boot. A recent poll discovered that only 15% of people are fully engaged with work w…

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Episode 107 - Skyhawk 49:46

1y ago49:46

49:46

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 of the interrogation… err, interview!By Lead Pursuit Podcast

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Episode 106 - Tournament Scene 2023 1:06:26

1+ y ago1:06:26

1:06:26

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.By Lead Pursuit Podcast

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Biz Ep: Turning a food blog into a business with Sarah Rossi AKA Taming Twins 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

48:10

Sarah Rossi and Steph talk about how Sarah’s online profile, where she’s known as ‘Taming Twins’, has rocketed in the last 12 months. She talks with Steph about her career so far, from starting a bakery that she loved, and recognising that she couldn’t scale the business because it relied on her being physically there too much. Sarah’s blog Taming …

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Episode 105 - Adepticon 2023 Debrief 1:20:16

1+ y ago1:20:16

1:20:16

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 its worst. At least they had adult supervision present in the form of Mike Rafferty, Adepticon Historical coordinator, who is debriefed on this epis…

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Business special: Business, leading and burnout with Alex Depledge, MBE 41:38

1+ y ago41:38

41:38

Steph chats with businesswoman Alex Depledge for a Business Special episode of the podcast. Alex is undoubtedly a brilliant entrepreneur, having co-founded, grown and sold first business Hassle.com for €32m, before starting another tech platform – Resi.co.uk – the UK's largest and only nationwide residential architectural platform. Alex’s ‘thing’ i…

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Episode 104 - Morale in Aerial Wargames 1:44:12

1+ y ago1:44:12

1:44:12

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 with David Redpath, designer of Bandits 2 and current professional Defense Wargamer. Doug and Dave roam all over …

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New To Mum Hood? Illiyin Morrison and Sophie McCartney talk us through it 57:51

1+ y ago57:51

57:51

Steph speaks with Illiyin Morrison and Sophie McCartney (AKA Tired and Tested) about those early days and months of motherhood, as part of the Lost For Words series. Rather than gloss over it, Sophie and Illy both have careers that centre on being reassuringly honest about motherhood, and in turn offering support to women who may be finding it toug…

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Business Special: March Muses founders Alison Burton and Natalie Duvall 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

Each month, the DBHF podcast will speak with founders for a business episode, to find out how they’re doing it. The strapline for Alison Burton and Natalie Duvall’s business March Muses is ‘Celebrating Diversity by Diversifying Celebrations’. It begun from a search for Christmas decorations that represented the black community, and opened up a worl…

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