Episodes
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Episode 395: Last o' the St. Louis Interviews (2026)
Join us for the exciting conclusion of the St. Louis ASL 2026 Interviews. Maurizio from Italy, Larry from lands unknown, and Bob, Dave and Stanledo from Illinois. SHOW LINKS None today SHOW TIMES 01:15 Maurizio Grassi 10:00 Larry Zoet 22:30 Dave Goldman, Bob Bendis, and Stanledo 42:12 Total…
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Episode 394: Back to the Fort
What?!? ANOTHER12 minutes of banter? Yes, but at least you get to hear about Jeff's work and Dave's Aldi Adventure. But there's more! A great way to make your own playing cards for the games you love! Then we get into the meat of the show with the entertaining, and informative, long time Advanced...
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Episode 393: Fantabulous Fortenberry
After 12 minutes of banter that covers Jeff's annual fishing trip and Dave's Civil War trip we get into the meat of the show with the prodigious and informative long time Advanced Squad Leader player Gary Fortenberry. In this, the first half of our conversation with Gary covers some of his time…
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Episode 392: Return to St. Louis
Our interviews from St. Louis ASL continue in this very episode! First man up is Dave Pope, a fascinating individual that, has developed some scenarios and is working on a project to de-mystify the Advanced Squad Leader rules. It would fix some grammar that is not too well, and possibly utilize...
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Episode 391: Gateway Arch Goodies: St. Louis Interviews
Jeff sends Dave forth to a St. Louis 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…
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Episode 390: Ghost Rider Fire and Art du Pont
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...
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Episode 389: Sledge Sisters Ride Again
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...
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Episode 388: Bishops Take on Tanks Two
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...
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Episode 387: The Bishop Returns
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…
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Episode 386: Bring a Dead Friend
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...
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Episode 385: A17.309 Three Scenarios and a Board
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…
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Episode 384: Mighty Martin Vicca
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...
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Episode 383: We'll Be Dead...All Good!
In the box is From the Cellar Pack #10 from LFT, and we take a double take at Advanced Squad Leader Journal 16 from MMP. We banter a bit about fretting over things and living a life well played, as Mike Ryzy joins us once again. SHOW LINKS From The Cellar #10 at Ritterkrieg SHOW TIMES 01: Chit…
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Episode 382: It's Time for Rules...Changes
Join us for a detailed look at Journal 16 from MMP, a Journal about the greatest game in the world; Advanced Squad Leader. Most of our time spent here today will be used to discover the new rule changes to the game. This is BIG STUFF folks! Dennis Donovan provides the artistic flourish that we…
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Episode 381: You Gotta Have Faith
A detailed look at the in and outs and frozen chaos of Le Franc Tireur's Task Force Faith, is the main topic of this show. We give you a detailed look at the rules and designer notes of said game. We cover the notes, so you don't have to. Dave gives us a look at Scenario BFP-159: Machine Gun…
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Episode 380: We Schwear We Love Schuerzen
From the frozen depths of the Midwest, we present our chilly show (but hopefully not to a chilly reception). In this episode we cover Rules D10 Wrecks and D11 Gyro Stabilizers and Schuerzen. We schwear we do! Honest! Put on your beanies, grab a warm cup of cocoa and join us. SHOW LINKS None today...
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Episode 379: The Grain Looks More Grainy
Mike Ryzy joins us once again! What we have been playin' lately includes Mike playing ASL again with his friend online. Dave K recounts his playing of Scenario BFP 155- Stalingrad Reds from Mannerheim Cross. In the box is Action Pack 20 which has a large variety of scenarios and one map #98.…
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Episode 378: Vehicles as Cover For Our Not Wearing Pants
Welcome to the 2026 version of The 2 Half-Squads. The 2026 version is pretty much the same as the 2025 version only with new Rules and Box Art and such. This episode includes some very nice and thoughtful letters to welcome in your new year. What we have been playin' lately is a Frostgrave Game,...
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Episode 377: Maresca Medley
We jump right in to a wonderful interview with Vincent Maresca. He has made great contributions to the world of Advanced Squad Leader. As the Author of "Fifty Shades of Black" and "Me Ne Frego: the Italians in ASL, he has written two of the best and most thorough articles ever found in Banzai.…
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Episode 376: We Say The Quiet Part Out Loud About Journal 15 and ATT
Banter includes a bit about Halloween and a Trip to the Kenosha Civil War Museum to hear author and historian Lance Herdegen discuss his new book Opening Manassas. What we have played lately is Scenario FT206: FDL Chaung. And a little D&D. Some letters from listeners are read. In the Box is…
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Episode 375: What We Reveal Will Make You Question Everything
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…
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Episode 374: Hooked on Swedish Inherent Crews
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...
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Episode 373: Armor That Underbelly
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…
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Episode 372: Authorities Need to Investigate This
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...
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Episode 371: Make Room for Alan Hume
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...
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Episode 370: We Are OVERRUN by James and Wethington
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...
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Episode 369: Richard Logan OWNS The 2 Half Squads
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...
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Episode 368: Shelling's Scandalous Sensational Shocker!
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...
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Episode 367: We Played ASL for 30 Straight Days and Here is What Happened to Us.
If you are quite certain that you want to miss the bantery discussion of Father's Day Keven 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...
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Episode 366: Meier's Stunning Reveal
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:...
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Episode 365: Shocking News Hot Snake Eyes
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...
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Episoode 364: The News MMP Doesn't Want You to Know
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...
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Episode 363: Unbelievable Bombshell
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...
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Episode 362: Ponyri and Mareske
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…
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Episode 361: DC Hero Works Best
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…
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Episode 360: Mannerheim Steamrollin'
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...
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Episode 359: Best of Friendly Fields of Fire 2
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...
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Episode 358: eOpen Little PTO
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...
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Episode 357: A Minuet with Bret
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...
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Episode 356: Hit the Starter Kit Beach
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...
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Episode 355: Action Packed Sugar Tanks!
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…
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Episode 354: Guns Galore
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.…
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Episode 353: BDG ASLOK and MORE
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...
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Episode 352: ASLOK Take Two
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...
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Episode 351: Wrong Way to Cincinnati
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...
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Episode 350: 'Bout That Rate of Moving Guns
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…
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Episode 349: It Came in the Mail
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.…
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Episode 348: Pleva Part Two
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...
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Episode 347: Positively Pleva
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...
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Episode 346: VC After Midnight
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...
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