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Episode 355: Action Packed Sugar Tanks!

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/12/26

Happy Holidays All! Jump into the Broadcast Foxhole with us and hear a What Have You Been Playing Lately segment that covers Dave and Dave's game of Scenario FB 13: Don't Economize. What better way to enjoy the holidays than having a listen and sipping some warm cider along with that nice big bowl of Sugar Tanks. After that we open our present and find Action Pack 13 in the box. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and Happy New Year!SHOW TIMES 0:02 Sugar Tanks Song 3:00 Banter 10:00

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Episode 354: Guns Galore

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/12/05

Getting this one done a bit late, but is it really better late than never? Mike Ryzy joins us in the podcast foxhole as we take a look at the Gun rules and Action Pack #13. The sound is a bit staticky at points so bear with us. Dave talks about the movie Red One and his upcoming Frostgrave game. He just never shuts up and he is a showoff. SHOWTIMES 0:02 OBJECTIVE SCHMIDT Parody Song (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by the T2HS Singers) 3:34 Greetings and Chat about Earthquake Rules 10:20 Gun

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Episode 353: BDG ASLOK and MORE

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/11/20

The ASLOK interviews continue with an interview with Alan Findlay of Broken Ground Design. Alan walks us through all of the amazing new products that are available. He gives us a super close up look. Thank you Alan. Remember to volunteer to playtest the Chaco Wars scenarios for Steve Swann and Alan. Box Art Review makes it's return featuring the art from Journal #14. We end with a brief look at a game that Bendis and Summers (they're famous) played at ASLOK. SHOWTIMES 0:02 MASH Parody Song

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Episode 352: ASLOK Take Two

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/11/08

Hey, look what's in the mailbag! We got some letters, and we open the show with that. After a look at some cool technological advances in playing aids, Wai Wong and Jonathan Kay from Canada give us a look at ASLOK and their thoughts on all things Advanced Squad Leader. SHOW TIMES 0:32 Banter 3:40 Letters 16:10 Latest ASL Gaming Aids 42:00 Interview with Jonathan Kay and Wai Wong 51:04 Total Running Time LINKS Victory Games on Youtube Download this episode (right click and

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Episode 351: Wrong Way to Cincinnati

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/10/23

Don't take the wrong way to Cinicnnati. ASLOK's not there! ASLOK was near Cleveland, in Aurora,Ohio as a matter of fact. this show features two of our interviews from the tourney. The first is with Ed Beekman of the North Texas Shootout Tournament. Ed discusses his gaming background and the Northern branch of the ASL gaming groups. And he offers a copy of "A Fistful of Scenarios Pack" as a prize. Offer ends 11/15/2024. Dave Wiesanhahn joins us and gives us the scoop on the DC

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Episode 350: 'Bout That Rate of Moving Guns

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/10/01

Oh boy, have we got a show for you! Not only do we bring back our special guest from last show, Mike Ryzy, but we also give you a great opening SONG with lyrics by D. Donovan and beautiful vocals by Megan K.But that's not all! We also present a rip roaring edition of Quiz Show/ Rules that finishes rule C10. Would you believe that we have the usual and somewhat interesting BANTER? Not only that, but we also provide you with a look at ASL Action Pack #18: Roads to Rangoon SHOW TIMES 0:02 Song

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Episode 349: It Came in the Mail

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/09/14

Mike Ryzy brings the box for this show and he gives us a look inside Special Ops #12. Why Special Ops #12? Because it came in the mail. It has a new map and 4 scenarios (2 for Starter Kit), and a look at Jim Bishops article on the third die for R.O.F. Rule C10 finishes off the show for today. SHOW LINKS Special Ops #12 SHOW TIMES 00:01 "ASL Edelweiss" Song 2:00 Much Chit Chat 12:00 Contest Winner Announced 13:00 What's in the Box? 29:00 Rules 48:47 Total Running Time "ASL Edelweiss"

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Episode 348: Pleva Part Two

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/09/01

Sleeze Freezer! An Advanced Squad Leader parody song replay from episode 180. It relates well to the Heretical rules Sleeze Freeze rule rewrite from last episode. From part one of the Pleva interview. This show presents part one of said interview. Enjoy!SHOW LINKS None today SHOW TIMES 00:01 "Sleeze Freezer" Song 4:00 Steven Pleva Part Two 59:07 Total Running Time "I'm a Sleeze-Freezer" by Jim Bera and Dennis Donovan (not The 2 Half Squads Singers). Victory is only true in fairy

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Episode 347: Positively Pleva

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/08/14

The marvelous Steven Pleva is our guest today. Steve is one of the better players of the game and has won many tournaments during his storied career. In part one of this interview he discusses the Pleva Heretical Rules and several other topics. We are unworthy! SHOW TIMES 00:01 Right into the interview. 8:00 Pleva Bidding System 21:00 ASL Memories of Opponents 25:00 What Makes a Great Player pt. 1 31:00 Heretical Rules 48:14 Total Running Time The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you

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Episode 346: VC After Midnight

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/08/02

ASL After Midnight! Finally an Advanced Squad Leader parody song that is about the victorious side of the game, rather than all of our wargaming foibles and faults. Donovan's game must have improved over the years. We finish off our coverage of the rules in section A with the rule 26: Victory Conditions. Now you will be able to go back to all those games you have on hold and tally up the winner of each one. That only took us 16 years. Picture of Vincent Maresca's Dice Tower SHOW LINKS None

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Episode 345: Can't Explain (the Rout Rules)

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/07/17

It's those scary rout rules! Yes, we finally tackle them in the rules section. They read fairly easy but require that 2 page example in the rule book. Must be a bit challenging. SHOW LINKS None today SHOW TIMES 00:01 "Can't Explain (the Rout Rules)" Song 3:00 Bantero 16:00 Letters 25:00 Rules 58:28 Total Running Time Can't Explain Lyrics by Dennis Donovan Performed by The 2 Half Squad Singers These rules here guys A10.5 (can't explain) Smartest guys in the world Yeah, any Rout Rules,

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Episode 344: In the Bitterest Stack!

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/07/09

Jump with us into the box and land on a brand new Bounding Fire Production called Bitterest Day. It includes a wonderful map of the Sugar Loaf Hill area on Okinawa, a sheet of counters, scenarios and more. SHOW LINKS None today SHOW TIMES 00:01 "In a Stack" Song 6:00 What's in the Box? 44:30 Contest Draw and New Announced 50:28 Total Running Time In a Stack Lyrics by Dennis Donovan Performed by The 2 Half Squad Singers I have three elite squads, I'll move them in a stack. With

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Episode 343: Number 9 in the News

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/06/20

We hope that you enjoy the reprise of Dennis Donovan's ASL Journal Number 9 parody song that we open with. We take a look at the Mobelwagon and Ostwind in our Armored Fighting Vehicles segment and then touch on What's in the News. What we are playing lately is scenario FB8: For Want of Crust or Crumb. If you watch on Youtube you can be among the first to see the newly framed art from Hedgerow Hell. Or just look to the right. SHOW LINKS Richard Bog's Plane Found D-Day Commemorative

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Episode 342: Cirillo and Deller Return

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/06/02

It is part two of our interview with Bill Cirillo and Sean Deller. The conversation about Twilight of the Reich. and a little Festung Budapest continues. Stick around after the interview to hear about the new contest we are currently running. Twilight of the Reich at MMP SHOW TIMES 00:01 Yanks! (Song) 4:00 Interview 49:20 Contest 54:42 Total Running Time The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you. The views and

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Episode 341: Cirillo and Deller: They're Stellar!

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/05/14

We are honored to have Bill Cirillo and Sean Deller join us in discussing all things Twilight of the Reich. As well as a little Festung Budapest in this two part interview. The sun is setting so you better get listening.Board with Major Overlays. Mini-Campaign? SHOW TIMES 00:01 Right into the Interview 4:45 Creation of Twilight of the Reich 41:05 Possible New Project 50:01 Total Running Time LOS Examples The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations

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Episode340: Rushing Berserkers with Dennis

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/05/02

he dashing Dennis Donovan appears once again in the Broadcast Foxhole with us and we have aroarin' berserk time. We revisit Dennis's Russian Berserkers song that originally appeared in Episode 154. In the Box is Winter Offensive Pack #15 and our rules segment finishes the basic nationalities in such as the Axis Minors, Ethiopians, and Swedes. SHOW LINKS Bitterest Day at Bounding Fire SHOW TIMES 00:01 Russian Berserkers Song with Lyrics by Dennis Donovan; Sung by The 2 Half-Squad Singers 1:45

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Episode 339: Hakkaa Hokey Paalle Eclipsed

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/04/10

We sure enjoyed Dennis Donovan's rendition of his humorous song that opened the show. We are dancing to the Hakkaa Paalle Hokey Pokey, as we speak. The lyrics are below. Mike Ryzy joins us in the Broadcast Foxhole while we read some letters, announce a new contest and discuss the various qualities of two nationalities in the Advanced Squad Leader system; The Italians and the Finnish. Dave and Mike have started a game from the Grumble Jones Pack Scenario MM75: Woodland Pursuit and Mike and Jeff

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Episode 338: We Ran

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/03/12

Break out your Box art of Twilight of the Reich and Festung Budapest and put on your art appreciation eyeglasses for the return of Box Art Review. In the Box is the Grumble Jones Pack Vol 1 from the Kansas City March Madness folks. Scenario FB2: The Devils Free to Have a Try is analyzed in this show. The 2 Half Squads are brought to you by the most Amazing Bounding Fire Productions and our Wonderful Patreons. SHOWTIMES 0:01 I Ran Parody Song 4:00 Banter 19:00 Box Art Review 23:15 Contest

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Episode 337: Twilit Partisan Twits

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/02/23

Join us twits as we look in the box to find Avalon Hill's Partisan, and Twilight of the Reich from MMP. Letters and a new parody song from Donovan and Rider!SHOW TIMES 0:01 Song Partisans, Partisans! 3:00 Chit Chat About Stuff 14:50 Letters 28:00 LFT #16 Board Controversy 33:40 What's in the Box? 53:18 Total Running Time SHOW LINKS ASL EU ROMA '24 Tournament Partisans, Partisan a parody song to Naked Eyes’ “Promises, Promises” Concept: Russ Rider Lyrics: D. Donovan, R. Rider

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Episode 336: Sebi & Ulric: Advancing Fire Maestros

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2024/02/08

Buon giorno! More Advanced Squad Leader Maestros appear right here. We finally secure an interview with Sebastiano Caltabiano and Ulric Schwela of Advancing Fire fame. The in and outs of scenario design, historical research, game production, and much more are discussed! Prego. SHOW TIMES 0:30 Right into the Interview 57:50 Total Running Time SHOW LINKS ASL EU ROMA '24 Tournament International Wargame Competition on Youtube The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire

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