Follow the Leader (2026 CRIT Awards Finalist!)

📌 Follow the Leader is an LGBTQ+ anthology-style actual play podcast focusing on character driven stories using GMless tabletop games where we can all take the lead. We release weekly on Mondays, and we can't wait to share our stories with you! Find us on your podcatcher of choice.

Join August, Sam, & @crabmoney.bsky.social as we finish The Long Shift by @seaexcursion.itch.io. Three employees at Mari's 26-Hour Cosmic diner do their best to hold the place together among the colorful customers. But will they be able to eke out a living? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Thank you to @ftlcast.bsky.social for letting me make an appearance!! I play Glade Gibbous, funny little guy with big dreams of being the galaxy’s best stage magician

Join August, Sam, & @crabmoney.bsky.social as we play The Long Shift by @seaexcursion.itch.io. Three employees at Mari's 26-Hour Cosmic diner do their best to hold the place together among the colorful customers. But will they be able to eke out a living? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Did you miss our celebratory stream? Catch the VOD! www.twitch.tv/videos/29033...

This is THIS SATURDAY!! Come help us celebrate our 50K download milestone!

Eyyyy, why don't y'all join us Saturday, October 17th in celebrating our 50K download milestone while we play This Town Is Full Of Monsters 2E by @thealeks.bsky.social in grand FTL tradition! It'll be a rip-roarin' good time!

Hi folks! Episode 118.1 is going to be a little late this week. We really appreciate your patience!

Join Schrag, Sam, & Jade/Koda as we conclude Sound Check by @mishagw.bsky.social & @envi.bsky.social . The band's all here, but will they be able to make it to the big show, or will the stress tear them apart before they get there? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Eyyyy, why don't y'all join us Saturday, October 17th in celebrating our 50K download milestone while we play This Town Is Full Of Monsters 2E by @thealeks.bsky.social in grand FTL tradition! It'll be a rip-roarin' good time!

Join Schrag, Sam, & Jade/Koda as we play Sound Check by @mishagw.bsky.social & @envi.bsky.social . The band's all here, but will they be able to make it to the big show, or will the stress of the road, their past & each other tear them apart before they get there? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Join Schrag, Sam, & Jade/Koda as we play Sound Check by @mishagw.bsky.social & @envi.bsky.social . The band's all here, but will they be able to make it to the big show, or will the stress of the road, their past & each other tear them apart before they get there? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

To celebrate, we're looking at doing a small livestream next month! Details to follow soon!

Oh my gosh, thank you everyone. It's been a wild 8-odd years, and we're so thankful for every single one of you who's ever given us a shot. Here's to another 50,000 downloads!

Join Schrag, Sam, & Jade/Koda as we play Sound Check by @mishagw.bsky.social & Envi Wiklund. The band's all here, but will they be able to make it to the big show, or will the stresses of the road, their pasts, & each other tear them apart before they get there? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

The final episode of our Time Passes session is out! See how our train (giant centipede) robbery concludes!

Join Schrag, Sam, & Jade/Koda as we play Sound Check by @mishagw.bsky.social & Envi Wiklund. The band's all here, but will they be able to make it to the big show, or will the stresses of the road, their pasts, & each other tear them apart before they get there? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Join Sam, August, and @avalynramsaygames.bsky.social as we finish Time Passes by Avalyn Ramsay. 3 heroes stand against the empire by attempting to rob a train hauling goods for an occupying militia. Will the mission go wrong or will they be able to save the day? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Early release: released! Newsletter: newsed! Our Patreon should be all caught up now!

This week's Patreon early release should be out sometime tomorrow! Thank you for your patience, Pals! <3

The second episode of our actual play of my WIP game Time Passes is now out! We're gonna be robbing a train (read giant centipede) guarded by Mercenaries on horseback (read giant dogs) and the Nemesis, Odysseon Brightsun (normal sized guy).

Join Sam, August, and @avalynramsaygames.bsky.social as we play Time Passes by Avalyn Ramsay. Three heroes stand against the empire by attempting to rob a train hauling goods for an occupying militia. Will the mission go wrong or will they be able to save the day? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Join Sam, August, and @avalynramsaygames.bsky.social as we play Time Passes by Avalyn Ramsay. Three heroes stand against the empire by attempting to rob a train hauling goods for an occupying militia. Will the mission go wrong or will they be able to save the day? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Come listen to us play my latest WIP game, Time Passes!

Join Sam, August, and @avalynramsaygames.bsky.social as we play Time Passes by Avalyn Ramsay. Three heroes stand against the empire by attempting to rob a train hauling goods for an occupying militia. Will the mission go wrong or will they be able to save the day? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

*quietly, chagrined* Bingo?

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Hi folks! As of this writing there's still a bit of time left to vote in the CRIT Awards, and it would mean a lot to us if you dropped a vote for FTL in the Best Legacy Podcast category! We're honored to be up for consideration, but we'd love to go further!

In case you were wondering why I was lying, it's because I just finished my sequel fic to this arc, Lost Keys! Listen to this arc then give my fic a read: archiveofourown.org/series/4951976

Join Sam, August, and Annya as we play Habits of the Common House Ghost by Mari Humphreys. In the year 202X, in Salem, MA, the ghost Joy-in-Sorrow goes about their day. But their routine is interrupted in ways that may change their afterlife forever. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

I was just politely scolded for not posting about this but Today is my birthday 🥰 if you have the time/means/interest, here are some ways to support me! This weekend I’m hosting two charity streams to benefit @dotsrpg.org! Come out and donate, or repost for visibility!

Join Cory, Schrag, and special guests Izzy and Emory from @lydiadisappears.bsky.social as we conclude For the Honor by @crtgirl.bsky.social The kingdom is at war, and a Legion transport carrying valuable artifacts has crashed in the Wilds. Who will retrieve it? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

For no particular reason (lying), I am asking you to spare three hours of your time to listen to arc 104 of Follow the Leader, which starts here and consists of three episodes total: ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Our season of Mythic Bastionland has begun! Listen to our interview with designer @bastionland.bsky.social to learn the rules of the game and hear all the inside tips and tricks for getting the most out of your campaign. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

We're obviously not called "Shameless Self-Promotion" but we do this from time to time! And @partyofonepodcast.bsky.social has done it more than once, too! Everyone should check it out!

Hi folks! As of this writing there's still a bit of time left to vote in the CRIT Awards, and it would mean a lot to us if you dropped a vote for FTL in the Best Legacy Podcast category! We're honored to be up for consideration, but we'd love to go further!

Join Cory, Schrag, and special guests Izzy and Emory from @lydiadisappears.bsky.social as we conclude For the Honor by @crtgirl.bsky.social The kingdom is at war, and a Legion transport carrying valuable artifacts has crashed in the Wilds. Who will retrieve it? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Join Cory, Schrag, and special guests Izzy and Emory from @lydiadisappears.bsky.social as we play For the Honor by @crtgirl.bsky.social The kingdom is at war, and a Legion transport carrying valuable artifacts has crashed in the Wilds. Who will retrieve it? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Join Cory, Schrag, and special guests Izzy and Emory from @lydiadisappears.bsky.social as we play For the Honor by @crtgirl.bsky.social The kingdom is at war, and a Legion transport carrying valuable artifacts has crashed in the Wilds. Who will retrieve it? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Hey friends, in case you haven't heard, we're up for a CRIT Award for Best Legacy Podcast! Seeing as how our 8th birthday is coming up TOMORROW, it'd mean a lot to us if you voted for us in this category!

Sorry for being so late, but this month's Patreon bonus episode is up (sneaking in under the wire oops), and I posted the 113 bloopers (because I realized I never actually did that oops). Check 'em out! patreon.com/ftlcast

Join Cory, Schrag, and special guests Izzy and Emory from @lydiadisappears.bsky.social as we play For the Honor by @crtgirl.bsky.social The kingdom is at war, and a Legion transport carrying valuable artifacts has crashed in the Wilds. Who will retrieve it? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Join Cory, Schrag, and special guests Izzy and Emory from @lydiadisappears.bsky.social as we play For the Honor by @crtgirl.bsky.social The kingdom is at war, and a Legion transport carrying valuable artifacts has crashed in the Wilds. Who will retrieve it? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

@ftlcast.bsky.social hard mode sequel

Hey friends, in case you haven't heard, we're up for a CRIT Award for Best Legacy Podcast! Seeing as how our 8th birthday is coming up TOMORROW, it'd mean a lot to us if you voted for us in this category!

hi I'm in the middle of receiving absurd veterinary bills and could really use some work, if your projects need anything reach on out to me (I think the freelance section of my website is down but that's s thread gives an idea of what I can do)

I have been part of Follow the Leader with my friends for 8 years now and am delighted & blown away that we are up for a CRIT Award this year. Any votes would be amazing but more than that, I hope this means more people learn about, and get to listen to, just what @ftlcast.bsky.social get up to <3

Join August, Koda, Bryan, and special guest @cado.bsky.social as we conclude Going Rogue by @jessfrom.online . Four members of the liberation are on a mission to stop the Mandate. Will it be a suicide mission, or will they make it home? ftlcast.podbean.com/e/s10-episod...

Sorry for the delay, but the conclusion to Going Rogue will be going out a little later this week, hopefully Wednesday by the latest. Thank you for your patience!