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Episode 375: What We Reveal Will Make You Question...

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/11/02

What we reveal will make you question everything. Why are there so many ASL rules? Why is therestill banter on this show? When will it all end? Be warned. The lack of surprising answers may shock you. But we do discuss our recent games of Stargrave, Frostgrave and a look at Dave and Dave's game of FT 205 SCRAGGY from Le Franc Tireur. We also take a look at The Song of Medusa Scenario by Scott Mullins. And we wrap things up with a little Box Art Review of the cover of Mannerheim Cross. This

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Episode 374: Hooked on Swedish Inherent Crews

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/10/15

We are stunned to welcome the Marvelous Mike Ryzy and Indomitable Dennis Donovan once again as we try to recall the Inherent Crew rules. We have a Quiz Show/Rules segment covering Rule D5 Inherent Crews! We won't abandon you, so don't self-destruct folks, just see your counselor. Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine. SHOW LINKS None today SHOW TIMES 01: Opening Song 2:47 Rules/Quiz Show 54:15 Total Running Time The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire

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Episode 373: Armor That Underbelly

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/10/01

Once again we welcome the Marvelous Mike Ryzy and Indomitable Dennis Donovan as we jump right in with a Quiz Show/Rules segment covering Rule D4 Terrain Modifications to Anti-Vehicle Fire. Terrain benefits, hull down, height advantage, underbelly hits; we cover them all! With all that we decided to move the Banter toward the end of the show. We ponder the actual flavor of Red Velvet Donuts. Lastly their is a deep dive into the scenarios of Lone Canuck's Quick 6 Scenario Pack 2018SHOW

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Episode 372: Authorities Need to Investigate This

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/09/17

It's a rip roaring show that will give you cause to open up an investigation of this terribly illicit and nefarious episode. Our letters segment begins a bidding war between listener's who don't want Parody Songs, and those that do! Please send us your bid. We accept Cash, services, and Patreon Donations. We are highly recommending the two books, that we review. They are ANGEL DOWN and 60 DAYS IN COMBAT. In the Box we find Brick Works from Broken Ground and Drop Zone: Chef du Pont by

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Episode 371: Make Room for Alan Hume

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/09/01

Hello Fans, Friends, and Family,We hope you enjoy the wonderful opening song by Dennis and Stephen Stewart. The cool and collected Alan Hume appears on todays show and gives us a look at the Advanced Squad Leader scene in the UK. Join us for this fascinating interview. SHOWLINKS Second Chance Games . SHOWTIMES 0:01 Counterstruck Song 3:50 Banter But Not Much of it! 4:43 Interview with Alan Hume 51:10 Total Running Time Rally Phase Records ™ presents! Counterstruck To AC-DC’s “

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Episode 370: We Are OVERRUN by James and Wethington

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/08/15

We polish off the last of the interviews from March Madness in Kansas City with Jerry James and Philip Wethington. They discuss their gaming history, habits and favorite opponents among much more!SHOW LINKS Cardboard Commander SHOW TIMES 0:01 Song An Overun 3:00 Opening Conversation 9:30 Jerry James Interview 25:50 Phil Wethington Interview 41:13 Total Running Time LYRICS to "An Overrun" Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, Performed by Megan Kleinschmidt and The 2 Half Squad Singers I saw him at the

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Episode 369: Richard Logan OWNS The 2 Half Squads

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/08/05

We are so glad to have Richard Logan on the show today. He discusses being in the reserves, ASL as a training device, his gaming history, what he has been playing lately as well as his plans for designing scenarios. It is wonderful to hear from an "average" Advanced Squad Leader fan, who is anything but. SHOW TIMES 00:01 Interview with Richard Logan 40:01 Total Running Time SHOW LINKS None Today The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from

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Episode 368: Shelling's Scandalous Sensational Shocker!

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/07/15

Another scandalous episode of shocking Advanced Squad Leader information. You won't believe whatthe Powerful Pete Shelling reveals on this show. Pete discusses many things ASL bur most importantly he discusses the latest from MMP, Slaughter at Ponyri. Want to see what Pete is planning on making and what he is currently reading, listen here. It is a shocker! We have yet to recover ourselves. SHOWTIMES 0:01 Right into the Interview 54:10 Total Running Time SHOWLINKS Stalingrad Redux on

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Episode 367: We Played ASL for 30 Straight Days and...

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/07/01

If you are quite certain that you want to miss the bantery discussion of Father's DayKeven Adams activities and Jeff's fishing trip, you can skip directly to minute 9 and get right into the interviews. Be sure not to miss the opening song though! We are proud to present more or our March Madness 2025 interviews. Keven Adams discusses his scenario designs and ASL background, Sarah Sackett, and Aidan Hallman. These are the interviews that you won't want to miss. Now that we think about it,

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Episode 366: Meier's Stunning Reveal

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/06/17

You won't believe the stunning facts that Advanced Squad Guru Tom Meier reveals on this show. We considered making a whole lot of edits, removing all the stunning info, but decided to leave them in, just for your wanton, and scandalous satisfaction. What We Have Played Lately is Scenario FB17: Stalingrad Redux. In the Box is March Madness 2025 Scenario Pack: Schnake Eyes! Check out the scenarios here. SHOWTIMES 0:01 Small Talk 8:00 What's in the Box? 22:00 Contest Winner Announced 25:00

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Episode 365: Shocking News Hot Snake Eyes

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/06/02

Summer is fast approaching and so is the next episode. We just can't believe how fast time flies. Or how SHOCKING this episode is. Scott Mullins discusses how to track your ASL games, using the ASL Archive and other methods. Matt Zajak discusses his background and his campaign games with his buddies, as well as his favorite miniature ancients rule set, favorite Advanced Squad Leader tournaments and scenarios, basically all things ASL. Most importantly Matt discusses his travels to Russia and help

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Episoode 364: The News MMP Doesn't Want You to Know

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/05/15

MMP does not want you to know about all the other games that exist in the world. We would never spend time on this show discussing games like Dungeons and Dragons, Settlers of Cataan, or Twilight Imperium, because we are such Advanced Squad Leader loyalists and Fan Boys. Or would we now? In this very show, Jim Burris gives us an update on the St. Louis Tournament and what HE has been playing lately. James Treu gives us his gaming background and says hello. We also manage to read a few

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Episode 363: Unbelievable Bombshell

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/05/01

It's an unbelievable show with stunning bombshells dropping all over the show. We continue our interviews from March Madness with Rick Reinesch, who gives us a great insiders take on the new Mannerheim Cross as well as many other interesting tidbits. Jeff DeYoung also graces us with an interview and we have a thoroughly enjoyable time hearing the bombshell that Jeff drops on us. AMAZING! SHOWTIMES 0:01 Small Talk 8:30 Rick Reinisch 40:00 Jeff DeYoung 55:30 Total Running Time

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Episode 362: Ponyri and Mareske

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/04/16

In the Box we find Slaughter at Ponyri. In this episode we take the time to have a first look at the components and the terrain rules included with this powerful looking game. We continue our interviews from March Madness with Dave Mareske, who give us a great preview of the new March Madness 2025 Scenario Pack Snake Eyes, as well as many other interesting tidbits. On with the show! Opening song is a new one, Minimum Move! SHOWTIMES 0:1 Song Minimum Move! 2:00 Interesting Chat 10:00

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Episode 361: DC Hero Works Best

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/04/05

Dave made it to March Madness and all Jeff got was a lousy T-Shirt. Actually it is a cool T-Shirt of the Korean design. Dave got the 2025 T from Kansas City ASL guys that has all participants on the back as various leader or Hero counters. There will be a lot of interviews in the show this year and we will start with Paul Works and Dan Best, who give us a great preview of the WWI game as well as many other interesting tidbits. On with the show! Opening song was a repeat from episode

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Episode 360: Mannerheim Steamrollin'

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/03/11

This is the moment that Mannerheim Cross is presented to the world! Bounding Fire Productions is bringing down the hammer with this one. In this episode we cover the contents of said game. The components and maps and such. The winner of Best of Friends 2 is announced also.SHOW LINKS Best of Friends on the Archive SHOW TIMES 01: Bantero 12:01 Contest BoF2 Winner Draw 13:20 What's in the Box? 47:03 Total Running Time The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind

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Episode 359: Best of Friendly Fields of Fire 2

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/02/25

Thanks to Dennis for another roaring song parody to get this show off on the right foot. Reminding us to establish those fields of fire. Lastly we take a deep dive into Best of Friends 2 Advanced Squad Leader Scenario pack that brings us some of the fantastic work from our friends in Sweden. SHOW LINKS Best of Friends on the Archive Mario's Dice Towers SHOW TIMES 01: Song Fields of Fire (Lyrics by Dennis Donovan) 2:31 Bantero 39:00 Letters 40:10 What's in the Box? Best of Friends 2 54:06

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Episode 358: eOpen Little PTO

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/02/04

Get ready to play a lot of VAASAL during this years ASL eOpen 2025. We talk with Dave Goldman who explains how to sign up, how the tournament works and other details. It is one of the largest online tournaments. You can actually win some cash prizes! Register today. And Dave does a deep dive into Action Pack 14. SHOW LINKS ASLOPEN.ORG SHOW TIMES 01: Song PTO (Lyrics by Dennis Donovan) 2:31 Interview with Dave Goldman 39:00 Another contest winner 40:10 What's in the Box? AP14 59:35 Total

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Episode 35: A Minuet with Bret

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/01/21

You can't have a better person than Bret Hildebran to come on the show. We are lucky enough to havehim grace the Broadcast Foxhole with his wisdom and insight as the Director of Advanced Squad Leader Oktoberfest Tournament in Ohio. It is the largest tournament in terms of ASL players in attendance. SHOW LINKS ASLOK.ORG SHOW TIMES 00:31 Interview with Bret Hildebran 55:00 Bret draws the contest winner 57:11 Total Running Time The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire

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Episode 356: Hit the Starter Kit Beach

The 2 Half-Squads ·

2025/01/08

Once upon a time, Kyle sent us a letter about playing Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Solitaire (or solo). Kyle plays both sides and he does not have a split personality. Although, in the picture to the right it does look like his defense has been frustrated by his own attack. Join us as Kyle reminds us why we like full ASL, other games, and most importantly why Starter Kit is so good, and why playing against yourself has it's virtues. SHOW LINKS None Today SHOW TIMES 00:31 Interview with

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