The 2 Half-Squads: Advanced Squad Leader Podcast

Jeff sends Dave forth to the St. Louis ASL Tournament (finally)! What an exciting adventure. He returns with 10 interviews that will fill many a show. And, fill it with quality content, instead of the usual blather. First interview is Jim Burris, the tournament director. Jim gives us an update on the standings, the history of the tourny, and some rule tips too!  Francis Biss was kind enough to talk with us for the first time, telling us of his start in gaming and tournament experiences. Francis is an original Purple Boxer!Apologies for the audio quality, Dave was struggling with the equipment while on the road. We finish the show with another visit with Doug Kirk who gives us an update on the Advanced Squad Leader events in his life, as well as his ASL preferences.  Before Dave set out on his road trip adventure, he managed to cut the freon line on his AC unit at home. Details related in the Banter segment. Yikes!   Go forth ASLer"s everywhere!SHOW LINKSSt. Louis ASLSHOWTIMES00:01 Dramatic Presentation: Dave Sent Forth 1:45 Banter12:30 Jim Burris24:00 Francis Biss30:00 Doug Kirk38:38 Total Running Time> Download this episode (right click and save)

Mike has brought along  ASL Action Pack #22: A World at War. We open this box and find 3 new maps and 12 new scenarios and take a gander at this fine product.Does a pin result affect a motorcyclist?  Can a motorcycle Bog?  We don't know but we are about to find out.  It is time to finish the motorcycle rules that we started last show.  Dennis visits to review the art on the Chef du Pont box. And he provided the lyrics to the opening song, Never Gonna Give it Up.  We think the lyrics are clear enough in the song and don't need to be listed here.SHOW LINKSAction Pack #22SHOWTIMES00:01 Song05:00 What's in the Box?20:00 Rules 17:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?24:00 Rules 59:35 Total Running Time> Download this episode (right click and save)

Summer is passing quickly and we are celebrating the 250th celebration of the birth of the United States of America!   We read some letters and are glad to welcome Mike Ryzy back into the Broadcast Foxhole. What we have been playing lately covers Mike's cow scenarios, and Dave and Dave's playing of Scenario BFP-174 The Castle of Onega. In the rules segment we cover the ever important rules D12 and D15 (part one, to be continued in episode 390). Did you know that sledges have reindeer pulling them?  How cool is that!?!  We think that you need to learn to drive your motorcycle like Steve McQueen in the Great Escape!  So have a listen to this show. You will be glad you did. How about that comedy bit? Thank you to Dennis, once again!SHOW LINKSAlpenfestungWWII Wayfinder on YoutubeSHOWTIMES00:01 Comedy Bit02:00 Banter11:00 Letters17:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?24:00 Rules 52:12 Total Running Time> Download this episode (right click and save)

Once again, we are super excited to bring back one of Advanced Squad Leader's best contributors, Jim Bishop.  Jim will discuss the in-depth look at his newest article on Tanks in the latest Journal. You will learn how to use tanks to sleeze freeze other tanks, how to win the gun duel, what factors to check before the game to help secure your well deserved victory, and many other things about armored warfare in ASL.  No banter today. Well it is at the end. SHOW LINKSBishop Says on ASL AcademyJim's AstrophotographySHOW TIMES2:00 Jim Bishop Interview45:15 Total Running TimeThis show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

We are super excited to bring back one of Advanced Squad Leader's best contributors, Jim Bishop.  Jim will discuss the current status of his blog, his thoughts on the process of scenario design and his part in holding tournaments with Fortenberry. He will return on the next show for an in-depth look at his newest article on Tanks in the latest Journal. First, we have some banter about Space Food Sticks and Tang and other oddities while giving a sneak peek at some Swag from the next Grumbler Jones Tourney. SHOW LINKSGrumble Jones Blog's New LookBishop Says on ASL AcademySHOW TIMES2:00 Grumbler Swag Gifts and Tourney Slide Show10:00 Too Much Banter Perhaps15:40 Jim Bishop  (The Good Part)40:38 Total Running TimeThis show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

If you are ever in the Chicago area, you might want to lunch at Big Ange's. We love their BBQ. Letters includes the usual variety of topics including VASL help, historical facts, compliments and criticism. Mike Ryzy joins us for part of the show (recorded last time). What we have been playing lately are Scenario BFP-161 Red Ice and BFP-169 Last Minute Heroics.BFP-162 Red Ice Early in the Game SHOW LINKBig Anges EateryA Time for Trumpets BookAngel Down on WikipediaFun With BoxesSHOW TIMES0:1 Banter 11:00 Letters24:30 What Have You Been Playing Lately?48:17 Total Running TimeThis show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!BFP-169 Last Minute Heroic End GameTheme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Mr. Donovan has provided the opening song and we would like to thank him for it!  Where is that rule??In our rules segment we cover rule D8: Immobilization and Bog. Break out your beanies, we broke ours. Listen to the rules. It might help you remember.  In the Box is Winter Offensive Bonus Pack 17. SHOW LINKWO #17 Angel Down on WikipediaSHOW TIMES0:1 Parody Song A17.309 4:15 Intro and Chit Chat15:00 Rules43:00 New Product Announced46:30 What's in the Box54:01 Total Running Time                      This show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Martin is in the wonderful suit.Time to get back to an in depth interview with a famous Advanced Squad Leader player. That player is the marvelous and mighty Martin Vicca! He gives us a view from Aberdeen Scotland all about ASL, his history, his thoughts and opinions and his contributions to the Greatest Game in the World!SHOW LINKThe Inversnecky CafeSHOW TIMES0:31 Jump Right into the Martin Vicca Interview51:44 Total Running TimeThis show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.Download this episode (right-click and Save)