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

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2025/11/02

What we reveal will make you question everything. Why are there so many ASL rules? Why is there still 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 review

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Episode 374: Hooked on Swedish Inherent Crews

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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 aQuiz Show/Rulessegment 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 LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES01: Opening Song2:47 Rules/Quiz Show54:15 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you byBounding Fire Productions,and kind donations from

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Episode 373: Armor that Underbelly: Terrain...

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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 D4Terrain 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 ofLone Canuck's Quick 6 Scenario Pack 2018Theme song by Derek K

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Episode 372: The ASL Authorities Need to Investigate...

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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 Groundand Drop Zone: Chef du Pont by MMP.SHOW

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Episode 371: Make Room for Alan Hume

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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.SHOWLINKSSecond Chance Games.SHOWTIMES0:01 Counterstruck Song3:50 Banter But Not Much of it!4:43Interview with Alan Hume51:10 Total Running TimeRally Phase Records ™ presents!CounterstruckTo AC-DC’s “ Thunderstruck”Concept & Lyrics:

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Episode 370: You'll be OVERUN by James and Wethington

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2025/08/15

We polish off the last of the interviews from March Madness in Kansas City with Jerry James and Phillip Wethington. They discuss their gaming history, habits and favorite opponents among much more!SHOW LINKSCardboard CommanderSHOW TIMES0:01 SongAn Overun3:00 Opening Conversation9:30 Jerry James Interview25:50 Phil Wethington Interview41:13 Total Running TimeLYRICS to "An Overrun"A couple of SERIOUS ASL guys!Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, Performed by Megan Kleinschmidt and The 2 Half Squad SingersI saw

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Episode 369: Richard Logan OWNS The 2 Half-Squads

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2025/08/05

We are so glad to have Richard Logan on the show today. He discusses being in the reserves, ASL as a military 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 "average".SHOW TIMES00:01 Interview with Richard Logan40:01 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSNone TodayThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you byBounding Fire Productions,and kind donations from

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Episode 368: Shelling's Scandalous Sensational Shocker!

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2025/07/15

Another scandalous episode of shocking Advanced Squad Leader information. You won't believe what the 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.SHOWTIMES0:01 Right into the Interview54:10 Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSStalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario

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

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2025/07/01

Keven AdamsIf you are quite certain that you want to miss the bantery discussion of Father's Day 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, why would you

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Episode 366: Meier's Stunning Reveal

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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, but decided to leave the scandalous parts in, just for your wanton and scurrilous 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.SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:00 What's in the Box?22:00 Contest Winner Announced25:00 Interview with Tom Meier47:00 What

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Episode 365: Shocking News, Hot Snake Eyes

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

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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

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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 newMannerheim Crossas 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!SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:30 Rick Reinisch40:00 Jeff DeYoung55:30 Total Running TimeDownload this episode (right click

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Episode 362: Ponyri and Mareske

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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!SHOWTIMES0:1 Song Minimum Move!2:00 Interesting Chat10:00 What's In the Box?37:18

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361: DC Hero Works Best

The 2 Half-Squads: Advanced Squad Leader Podcast ·

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 204, DC

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Episode 360: Mannerheim Steamrollin'

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2025/03/11

This is the moment that Mannerheim Crossis 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 LINKSBest of Friends on the ArchiveSHOW TIMES01: Bantero12:01 Contest BoF2 Winner Draw13:20 What's in the Box?47:03 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you byBounding Fire Productions,and kind donations from

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Episode 359: Best of Friendly Fields of Fire 2

The 2 Half-Squads: Advanced Squad Leader Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Thanks to Dennis for another roaring song parody to get this show off on the right foot. Reminding usto 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 LINKSBest of Friends on the ArchiveMario's Dice TowersSHOW TIMES01: SongFields of Fire(Lyrics by Dennis Donovan)2:31 Bantero39:00 Letters40:10 What's in the Box? Best of Friends 254:06 Total Running

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Episode 358: eOpen Little PTO

The 2 Half-Squads: Advanced Squad Leader Podcast ·

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 LINKSASLOPEN.ORGSHOW TIMES01: Song PTO (Lyrics by Dennis Donovan)2:31 Interview with Dave Goldman39:00 Another contest winner40:10 What's in the Box? AP1459:35 Total Running TimeStartin’

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Episode 357: A Minuet With Bret

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2025/01/21

You can't have a better person than Bret Hildebran to come on the show. We are lucky enough to have him 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 LINKSASLOK.ORGSHOW TIMES00:31 Interview with Bret Hildebran55:00 Bret draws the contest winner57:31 Total Running TimeThe 2 Half-Squads is brought to you byBounding Fire Productions,and kind

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356: Hit the Starter Kit Beach

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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 LINKSNone TodaySHOW TIMES00:31 Interview with Kyle

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