Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader is an actual play podcast with a focus on telling character-driven stories through the use of GMless tabletop games where we can all take the lead. We’re an LGBTQ actual play podcast that uses collaborative storytelling and world-building to create satisfying story arcs with a colorful cast of characters across different settings and genres. With stories ranging from fantasy to science-fiction to horror, there’s something for everyone. Check out our site at ftlcast.com for suggestions on where to begin, and find us on Bluesky @ ftlcast.bsky.social. Member of the Standing Stones Podcast Guild. Find us on Bluesky @ standingstonesprod.bsky.social
Episodes
4 days ago
Episode 102.2 - Magical Boy Ocean's 11
4 days ago
4 days ago
Join Cory, Sam, Schrag, and Zach as we finish our game of Mew Mew Magic by Alice V. Everything changed for the members of Mu Alpha Gamma Iota when they dug up a mystical tortoise who granted them magical powers. But can MAGI survive pledge season in their fight against the student government?
Sunny is played by Cory.
Stacy is played by Sam.
Jayce is played by Schrag.
Big Mac is played by Zach.
Produced by August.
Additional music by Jonathan Shaw.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/bbRRKM5ff8
Cover image by Sam and original music by Zachary
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Episode 102.1 - Did You Say "Horse Medicine?"
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Join Cory, Sam, Schrag, and Zach as we play Mew Mew Magic by Alice V. Everything changed for the members of Mu Alpha Gamma Iota when they dug up a mystical tortoise who granted them magical powers. But can MAGI survive pledge season in their fight against the student government?
Sunny is played by Cory.
Stacy is played by Sam.
Jayce is played by Schrag.
Big Mac is played by Zach.
Produced by August.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/bbRRKM5ff8
Cover image by Sam and original music by Zachary
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Episode 101.2 - All Out Robot Fight
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Join Jade/Koda and August as we conclude our game of HOUNDs by Tyler Crumrine. A PIKE scouting unit and its pilot are called to return to base so the PIKE unit can be decommissioned, but neither the unit nor its pilot are willing to sacrifice each other. The only option left is to run.
Luci is played by Jade/Koda.
Indigo is played by August.
Produced by August.
Sound effects from Zapsplat.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/mZE2eYjsxs
Cover image by Sam and original music by Bryan
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday May 26, 2025
Episode 101.1 - You Have to Be in the Goo
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Join Jade/Koda and August as we play HOUNDs by Tyler Crumrine. A PIKE scouting unit and its pilot are called to return to base so the PIKE unit can be decommissioned, but neither the unit nor its pilot are willing to sacrifice each other. The only option left is to run.
Luci is played by Jade/Koda.
Indigo is played by August.
Produced by August.
Additional music by Dark Fantasy Studio.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/mZE2eYjsxs
Cover image by Sam and original music by Bryan
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday May 19, 2025
Episode 100.3 - That's a Way to Ruin Brunch
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Join Koda/Jade, MK, August, and special guest Mab as we conclude our game of Molotov College by W. H. Arthur. After being missing for six years, a young superhero returns to her original timeline, but can she pick up the pieces left in the wake of her disappearance?
Max is played by Jade/Koda.
Merril is played by MK.
Sol is played by August.
Kerri is played by Mab.
Produced by August.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/mZE2eYjsxs
Cover image by Sam and original music by Zachary
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday May 12, 2025
Episode 100.2 - A Real General Person Move
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Join Koda/Jade, MK, August, and special guest Mab as we play Molotov College by W. H. Arthur. After being missing for six years, a young superhero returns to her original timeline, but can she pick up the pieces left in the wake of her disappearance?
Max is played by Jade/Koda.
Merril is played by MK.
Sol is played by August.
Kerri is played by Mab.
Produced by August.
Sound effects from Zapsplat.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/mZE2eYjsxs
Cover image by Sam and original music by Zachary
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday May 05, 2025
Episode 100.1 - Summon the App
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Join Koda/Jade, MK, August, and special guest Mab as we play Molotov College by W. H. Arthur. After being missing for six years, a young superhero returns to her original timeline, but can she pick up the pieces left in the wake of her disappearance?
Max is played by Jade/Koda.
Merril is played by MK.
Sol is played by August.
Kerri is played by Mab.
Produced by August.
Sound effects from Zapsplat.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/mZE2eYjsxs
Cover image by Sam and original music by Zachary
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Episode 99.2 - He Did Not Fake His Death
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Join Annya, August, and Cory as we conclude our game of A Diner at the End by Bammax Games. Three strangers find themselves seated at a table together, unsure of what's brought them here or what's yet to come. Will they still be strangers by the end of their meal?
Atlas is played by Annya.
Sol is played by August.
Delta is played by Cory.
Produced by August.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/mZE2eYjsxs
Cover image by Sam and original music by Zachary
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Episode 99.1 - Burning Your Whiskers Off
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Join Annya, August, and Cory as we play A Diner at the End by Bammax Games. Three strangers find themselves seated at a table together, unsure of what's brought them here or what's yet to come. Will they still be strangers by the end of their meal?
Atlas is played by Annya.
Sol is played by August.
Delta is played by Cory.
Produced by August.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/mZE2eYjsxs
Cover image by Sam and original music by Zachary
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Episode 98.3 - You're Ruining Our Hotbox
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Join August, Annya, Sam, Schrag, and special guest Hector Reyes Jr. as we play Faire Season 2nd Edition by Hector Reyes Jr. Five intrepid re-enactors gather at the Fallow War event to have a good time. But danger lurks in the woods, and fate has other plans.
Parker is played by August.
Aurora is played by Annya.
Garion is played by Sam.
K is played by Schrag.
Iris is played by Hector.
Produced by August.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ftlcast for bonus content like outtakes and bloopers as well as early access to episodes and special bonus episodes.
Find out more about the games we play (and where to buy them): https://www.ftlcast.com/games-weve-played
Episode summaries available here: https://goo.gl/3nXVpA
Join us on the Standing Stones Discord! https://discord.gg/mZE2eYjsxs
Cover image by Sam and original music by Zachary
Follow the Leader is part of the Standing Stones Productions podcasting guild. Find out more about us and our projects on Twitter: @stones_standing