277 episodes

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.

Member of the Standing Stones Podcast Guild. Find us on Twitter at @stones_standingthe 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.

Follow the Leader Follow the Leader

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    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

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.

Member of the Standing Stones Podcast Guild. Find us on Twitter at @stones_standingthe 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.

    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 4, Part 2

    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 4, Part 2

    Originally streamed on the Standing Stones Twitch channel (twitch.tv/standingstonesprod), "The Ultraviolet Catastrophe" is a 5-part mini-series following five characters as they are thrown through time and space to different universes where they find themselves as themselves, but... not.
    Marius is played by August.
    Talanor is played by Danielle.
    Rebel is played by Dirk.
    Phee is played by Jade.
    Vivien is played by Schrag.
    Theme music and remastering by Bryan.

    • 1 hr 54 min
    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 4, Part 1

    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 4, Part 1

    Originally streamed on the Standing Stones Twitch channel (twitch.tv/standingstonesprod), "The Ultraviolet Catastrophe" is a 5-part mini-series following five characters as they are thrown through time and space to different universes where they find themselves as themselves, but... not.
    Marius is played by August.
    Talanor is played by Danielle.
    Rebel is played by Dirk.
    Phee is played by Jade.
    Vivien is played by Schrag.
    Theme music and remastering by Bryan.

    • 2 hr 9 min
    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 3, Part 2

    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 3, Part 2

    Originally streamed on the Standing Stones Twitch channel (twitch.tv/standingstonesprod), "The Ultraviolet Catastrophe" is a 5-part mini-series following five characters as they are thrown through time and space to different universes where they find themselves as themselves, but... not.
    Marius is played by August.
    Talanor is played by Danielle.
    Rebel is played by Dirk.
    Phee is played by Jade.
    Vivien is played by Schrag.
    Theme music and remastering by Bryan.

    • 2 hr 31 min
    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 3, Part 1

    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 3, Part 1

    Originally streamed on the Standing Stones Twitch channel (twitch.tv/standingstonesprod), "The Ultraviolet Catastrophe" is a 5-part mini-series following five characters as they are thrown through time and space to different universes where they find themselves as themselves, but... not.
    Marius is played by August.
    Talanor is played by Danielle.
    Rebel is played by Dirk.
    Phee is played by Jade.
    Vivien is played by Schrag.
    Theme music and remastering by Bryan.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 2, Part 2

    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 2, Part 2

    Originally streamed on the Standing Stones Twitch channel (twitch.tv/standingstonesprod), "The Ultraviolet Catastrophe" is a 5-part mini-series following five characters as they are thrown through time and space to different universes where they find themselves as themselves, but... not.
    Marius is played by August.
    Talanor is played by Danielle.
    Rebel is played by Dirk.
    Phee is played by Jade.
    Vivien is played by Schrag.
    Theme music and remastering by Bryan.

    • 1 hr 46 min
    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 2, Part 1

    The Ultraviolet Catastrophe Episode 2, Part 1

    Originally streamed on the Standing Stones Twitch channel (twitch.tv/standingstonesprod), "The Ultraviolet Catastrophe" is a 5-part mini-series following five characters as they are thrown through time and space to different universes where they find themselves as themselves, but... not.
    Marius is played by August.
    Talanor is played by Danielle.
    Rebel is played by Dirk.
    Phee is played by Jade.
    Vivien is played by Schrag.
    Theme music and remastering by Bryan.

    • 2 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

redtailedhawk90 ,

An Extended Universe of Awesome

For those unfamiliar with Follow the Leader, here is the premise: a group of friends play GMless games together, each using their own cast of original characters. Every "arc" is a new story, a new game that explores the relationships and worlds of these characters. Sometimes, arcs will exist within the same "universe", and therefore be stand-alone but connected adventures. Other times, the arcs exist as flash-in-the-pan one-offs, brilliant nonetheless. I have been listening since this show started, and it is incredibly gratifying to have gotten to know these myriad characters over their different journeys. There's a thrill of excitement when a player announces that they're using a character you've come to know and love, because you get to see the character brush up against new challenges, new situations, and learn more about what kind of person they are.

If you're a reader of fanfic, consider: it's like each arc is an AU of a beloved franchise. Mix up the characters, throw them together, and see how they react.

Plus, you get to learn about all sorts of awesome indie ttrpgs, from popular ones like Fiasco or Firebrands to lesser known beauties like Uneven Orbits or This Town Is Full Of Monsters. And did I mention they've got LGBT representation in ABUNDANCE? Not only in their characters, but in the players themselves.

I truly cannot recommend this podcast enough. The people in it are awesome, the stories they tell are excellent, and it's all around just a good good time.

Yoyoyi ,

Wonderful Cast

I especially enjoy Kales!

Lundgrenn ,

Eagerly awaiting

Love the cast members, the teaser was great! Well produced, well acted. Looking forward to the 23rd!

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