The 2 Half-Squads

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 LINK The Inversnecky Cafe SHOW TIMES 0:31 Jump Right into the Martin Vicca Interview 51:44 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.      

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 Chat 8:35   What's in the Box?  Cellar #10 17:50 What's in the Box? Journal #16 46:o0 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.

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 need to end the show, by graciously providing us with a Box Art Review.   SHOW LINKS None Today SHOW TIMES 01: Chit Chat 8:35 What's in the Box?  Journal 16 38:00 Box Art Review 45:36 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  

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 Alley from Mannerheim Cross SHOW LINKS Buy TFF at BFP SHOW TIMES 01: Chit Chat 8:35 What's in the Box?   38:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 49:34 Total Running Time BFP - 159 End of Game     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  

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 maybe none ever again?  Do any of you click them? SHOW TIMES 01: Small Talk 17:35 Rules D10 and D11 38:300 Total Running Time (still trying to stay under 45:00 minutes, and still slightly overachieving) 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.

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. Action Pack 21: Blitzkreig to Paris with many maps. Mike also provides a look at the rules changes from Journal 16.    SHOW TIMES 01: Chit Chat 7:20 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 17:35 What's in the Box? 32:00 Total Running Time End Game the road hexes on left held   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.

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, and Scenario BFP 154- Little Tin Can Opener from Mannerheim Cross.  Brush up on your Rules as we cover Rule D9 Vehicles as Cover. SHOW LINKS None Today   SHOW TIMES 01: Chit Chat 7:20 Letters 18:15 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 23:00 Rules    44:00 Total Running Time Photo by Louis Padol   Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.

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. One discusses various SS options and the other Italian ones.  Along with Carl Nogueira, he has worked extensively on the upcoming Spanish Civil War Module.  We know you will enjoy this one.  As well as the opening medley by Dennis Donovan and the Two Half Squad Singers.    This show is the only one for December so it is a bit long, but you  can listen in parts.  SHOW LINKS Banzai 19.1 Banzai 25. 2 SHOW TIMES 01: Christmas Medley Song 3:50 Interview with Vinny Photo by Louis Padol 100:00 Total Running Time Rally Phase Records Presents! A Holiday Medley (a parody) Concept and Lyrics by Dennis Donovan Performed by The 2 Half Squad Singers   Lyrics are posted on the Youtube version which has some fun photos.  Check it out.   

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 Journal 15.  And we wrap things up with a little Box Art Review of the cover of Journal 15.        Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine. SHOW LINKS Author of Opening Manassas LFT Deluxe Pack SHOW TIMES 01: ATT Song 3:50 Banter 4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately? 20:00 Letters 35:00 Box Art Review 48:45 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 opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.

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 was written by Dennis Donovan.              Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine. SHOW LINKS Dave's Frost Giants Daughters Frostgrave Scenario SHOW TIMES 01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat 4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately? 17:00 Grumble Jones Medusa Scenario 24:30 ASL eOpen Announcement 35:00 Box Art Review 52:45 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 opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.  

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 Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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.

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 2018   SHOW LINKS Great Campaigns of the American Civil War   SHOW TIMES 01: Opening Song 1:31 Rules/Quiz Show 28:00 Chit Chat 34:10 What's in the Box? 46:42 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 opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube  

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 MMP.        SHOW LINKS George Hoitis ASL Mnemonics on Youtube Joys of ASL PBEM  60 Days in Combat Book Daniel Kraus - Angel Down   SHOW TIMES 01: Banter Chat 4:31 Letters 16:00 Book Reviews Angel Down and Sixty Days in Combat 28:10 What's in the Box?  39:00 Tournament Scene Update 42:00 New Advanced Squad Leader Products That are Coming to a Store Near You

 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 “ Thunderstruck” Concept & Lyrics: Dennis Donovan Vocals & Mixing:  Stephan Stewart So I thought In the middle of an ASL match (Counter!) I looked ‘round And I knew there was something I lacked (Counter!) My mind raced, And I thought what could I do? (Counter!) And I knew A named counter, I needed one too (Counter!) One with MY name  I figured out Getting ones tough That tore me apart I’ve been Counterstruck!   Well maybe someday? Nah, forget it, but then this went down: Went to the Texas, Team Tourney and I saw me some They had counters  Counter sheets with attendee’s names They are so cool They’re all 9-2s Yeah, yeah they, they blew my mind And I was shaking at the knees I just could not believe What an amazing find I’ve been Counterstruck   I was shaking at the knees There was a counter of me!   Counter struck, Counterstruck, Counter struck, Counterstruck It’s alright, I just got mine It’s alright, I’m lookin’ fine, fine, fine……  

 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 open and my heart stood still
 I’ll do one one-one, an over run?
 I needed some CVPs and it fit the bill
 I’ll do one-one-one, an over run Yeah, he’s on a hill
, Yeah, an easy kill
 Went into hex G1
one-one-one, an over run Knew not what I was doing, but I had to try
 I’ll do one-one-one, an over run
 The con-cept seemed easy, but my-oh-my .
 I’ll do one-one-one, an over run Yeah, I had to try ...
Yeah, it’s do-or-die
... Yeah, I love this rule.
 To do one-one-one, an over run I declared one-one, an over run 
I’ll do one-one-one, an over run I attacked with 7 FP and I rolled a 5 I did one-one-one, an over run
 Rolls like that are gonna get his guys 
I did one-one-one, an over run Yeah, it went just fine
....Yeah, ‘till I hit that mine
.....If ya get immobilized
 It’s half FP on, an over run

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 listeners like you. 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.

 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.  SHOWTIMES 0:01 Right into the Interview 54:10  Total Running Time   SHOWLINKS Stalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario Archive Walking the Battlefields Ponyri    

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 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 want to miss any of them? SHOW TIMES  0:01 Song SMC's a Goner (lyrics below) 3:03 Banter 9:20 Kevin Adams Interview 36:00 Interview with Sarah and Aiden 49:10 Total Running Time LINKS Kulning The Brickworks on Illuminating Rounds RALLY PHASE RECORDS PRESENTS!!!  SMC's a Goner  Sung to the tune of Girlfriend In a Coma by The Smiths Lyrics: D. Wallick, D. Donovan Vocals: Stephen Stewart Mixer: Jim, the Mix-Master Bera Leader blew morale check, oh no! I know it's serious He was already broken, ya know, I know it's serious And do I want him to roll a wound check? No! Cuz you know, I would hate anything to happen to him No I don't want to lose him Do you really think he'll survive? Do you think he'll roll less than 5? Duuuuuuuuude SMC's a goner, ya know, I know it's serious Bye bye, bye my buddy, Goodbye There were times when I could have rallied him 'Cuz you know, it's not like he's a 10-2 and he just got a field promotion Now he's taking the check, time to fret, And he rolled a 5 and he died. Dooooooooh! Let me whisper a few bad words, I know it's serious

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 Interview with Tom Meier 47:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately 57:48 Total Running Time   SHOWLINKS Stalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario Archive

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 with the Ponyri game.  We even dare to chat about our wives (and it's all good).  Dave forgets that he has played 1,402 games so far.  How about that opening song? The lyrics were provided by Rob Banozic and the song was performed by The 2 Half Squad Singers. It originally appeared on #205SHOW LINKS Box Cars Again Blog WWII Wayfinder on Youtube SHOWTIMES 00:01 Song: He's Got Really Hot Snake Eyes 04:00 Banter 08:10 Scott Mullins 26:45 Matt Zajac 51:25 Half of The Forgotten War Scenarios 1:27:25 Total Running Time REALLY HOT SNAKE-EYES (to the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes" Lyrics by Rob Banozic)   His rolls are always low I've never seen 'em high His dice are never cold He's got really hot snake-eyes He'll turn the MGs on you You won't pass a check twice It's cold as East Front snow He's got really hot snake-eyes   And they'll break you, they'll crit-hit you They're the bones that will defeat you They're atrocious, 'cause he always gets the Rolls that make the stacks crush God! why do I always roll so high, he's got really hot snake-eyes   You like your +3 stone The place to stand and fight But all you do is moan He's got really hot snake-eyes He'll take a '1' shot on you And roll those wicked dice Until you give up, too He's got really hot snake-eyes   They'll DM you, when he plays you Trash your plan with the dice he loans you They're ferocious 'cause he always gets the Rolls that make the stacks crush All the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyes   And they'll break you, they'll crit-hit you They're the bones that will defeat you They're atrocious, 'cause he always gets the Rolls that make the stacks crush   All the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyes

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 letters.   SHOWTIMES 0:01 Small Talk 8:30  Jim Burris 23:30 Letters 41:00 Contest Winner Announced 42:00 James Treu 55:30 Total Running Time   SHOWLINKS Matt Quinton's Youtube 

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  

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  What's In the Box  Interview with Dan Best and Paul Works 54:21 Total Running Time Minimum Move (based on Minimum Wage by They Might Be Giants) Lyrics: Louis Padol Vocals: The 2 Half Squad Singers "Minimum Move" SHOWTIMES 0:1 Song Minimum Move 2:00  Interesting Chat 18:00  After Action Report 45:00 What's in the Box? 1:03:40 Total Running Time

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 Hero. SHOWTIMES 0:1 Song DC HERO 4:00  Interesting Chat 18:00  Interview with Dan Best and Paul Works 54:21 Total Running Time DC Hero -- Concept: Dennis Donovan -- Lyrics: Dennis Donovan, Rich Spilky, Stephen Stewart -- Vocals: Stephen Stewart -- Mixing/Technical: Jim Bera Playin’ ASL, in the P.T.O. The Marines vs. Jappos, Code of Bushido Read all the SSRs, and I started to scheme Coming up with a plan, when I noticed something: There is one DEMO, to blow stuff away And with a gleam in my eyes, I knew I’d found the way: There’s a Japanese private, in the Second World War Wasn’t sure how to use one, but he knew for sure That one DEMO, felt good in his hands Didn’t take long, to understand Just one DEMO, will beat the foe But a one-way ticket, for DC heroes So he did a banzai            No way he’d get dropped    With his H.E. man purse            Those Yankee Devils will be stopped! By a DC Hero, For Nippon he will die! He’s a DC Hero He’s got one  DEMO, DC Hero Yankees will die! DC Hero    Yankees will die! He won’t sur-vive this fight. On a road without a name, out on Corregidor There’s a Sherman Tank Dozer, stopped in hex G4 Yeah, this day is his last, filled with lots of pain That one  DEMO, gonna win the game So he started chargin’ 8 MF enough? But if he gets wounded  Gettin to the target will be tough! For a DC Hero    for Nippon he will die! He’s a DC Hero    for Nippon he’ll die! YEAH   DC HERO    Nippon he’ll die! That one DEMO,       Nippon he’ll die! He’s gonna win    Gonna win tonight SHOWTIMES 0:1 Song DC HERO 4:00  Interesting Chat 18:00  After Action Report 45:00 What's in the Box? 57:10 Total Running Time

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 donations from listeners like you.   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.  

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 Total Running Time   Fields of Fire  Lyrics   So said the father to his son “Cover the city on board one, Same for the big hill to west Whether in tournies or playtest.”   “Av’nues of approach you must scry How else to make the en’my die? Make sure to watch for fire lanes And to play the bore sight game!”   “Cover the flanks Against cavalry and tanks Cover your front With Fields of Fire!” “Remember to pre-reg and deploy Remember rout paths to destroy Remember always play your best Remember, ah, I forget the rest.” The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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  

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 Running Time   Startin’ PTO, with a good friend of mine It’s the Allies vs. Nippon,  1939 Been wantin’ to get play it now, yeah it’s finally time We’re gonna bust it out, set it up, check it out, PTO Wah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, startin’ PTO) wa wah Wah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, learnin’ PTO) wa wah Wah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, playin’ PTO) wa wah Wah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, lovin’ PTO) wa wah Wah-waaaah (We’re, doin’  PTO) wa wah   We’ll play it on the main lands, and the Pacific isles Learning the Chapter G rules, it’ll take quite a while All the HASLs and campaign games, really drive us wild C’mon and bring it on, set it up, check it out, PTO   Yeah, I spent all my money, and bought the PTO (buyin’ it up, sortin’ it out) Got a Gung Ho and BRT, and then Code of Bushido  (openin' it up, checkin' it out) Took it out to our club meet, for tell-and-show, yeah, yeah   (settin’ it up, layin’ it out) Yeah, it’ the coolest thing around, tell your buddies it won’t let you down We’re gonna bust it out, set it up, try it out, PTO     The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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.

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 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 Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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  

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 Kyle Beach 51:11 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 opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.  

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 Letters 22:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 39:00 What's in the Box? 46:00 Total Running Time SHOW LINKS Sugar Tanks Video Game (they stole our idea) Women's Sugar Tank Top (they also stole our idea)   The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful Patreon and Paypal sponsors. Lyrics to Sugar Tanks (lyrics by D. Donovan, performed by Aaron Kleinschmidt) Sugar, oh Tanky, Tanky It's breakfast cereal, and you'll soon be wanting some.  Tankies, have lot's of sugar,  they taste like candy corn, and they look like Panzer II's. You just can't believe the tastiness when when eating them.  You just can't believe the crunchiness when when eating them.  They are so crunchy oh, it's true.  Ah, Tankies, they're honey roasted, they are pure sugar dude and they've got some caffeine too.  Yummy Tankies, with extra sugar, they taste like victory. And they might have some nutrients too.  When you have a bite, you'll know how good these tanks can be. Dump some in a bowl then pour some cold milk over them.  Pour a big bowl for me.  Pour a little cold milk on them buddy!  Oh, Tanky, Tankies.  Give them a whirl.    The views and opinions expressed on this show are not necessarily those of The 2 Half Squads.   

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 Rules 30:20 Dave Talks of Red One and Frostgrave Christmas Game 42:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by January 13) 31:50 Box Art Review 45:05 Total Running Time                                                      SHOW LINKS GI Joe Recoiless Toy Frostgrave Christmas Scenario Mannerheim Cross OBJECTIVE SCHMIDT SONG To the tune of “I Saw Three Ships” Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad Singers   Objective Schmidt is coming soon, by BFP for ASL Objective Schmidt is coming soon, this news you can't be ignoring It comes with 2 new HASL maps, of Vossenack and Kommerschmidt And 18 new scenarios, one of which is a campaign. There won't be a big magazine, just a booklet with some pages. Of HSR's and CG stuff, and the historical background. And what price tag will OS bring, one hundred clams? I'd gladly pay. Which release date are you thinking? BFP we are imploring. And all the souls on earth shall sing, on release day, on release day. I hope it's what Santa will bring on Christmas Day in the morning. Then let us all rejoice again when comes the day, when comes the day? More new stuff from the three wise men, who sleigh us with all their new products.  

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 (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by The 2 Half-Squads Singers) 3:34 Greetings 12:00 Interview with Alan Findlay  27:00 Contest Drawing 29:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by December 13) 31:50 Box Art Review 40:45 Bendis and Summers Play at ASLOK 45:05 Total Running Time                                                      M*A*S*H  KOREA SONG Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad Singers   The Forgotten War is here you seeA new venture for MMP It’s Post World War 2, you see The Korean War in the ‘50s   [REFRAIN]: In Forgotten War the scene is The UN, ROKs and Marines Versus the KPA and the Chinese   The Chosin Few designers know They put into it heart and Seoul If they screwed up module 15 That they’d be in some deep kimchi   There are new rules pages Updated Chapter H is Included with 16 scenarios   The 4 new maps have rough terrain Which Chapter W explains There’s 7 brand-new counter sheets The jet aircraft are pretty neat   Forgotten War will cost usAbout one hundred dollahsAnd I will take three copies if you please I brave man once asked Perry To tell us “When will it ship, please?”Is it to be or not to beWhy oh why ask me? Did you see the new box? Papyrus font really ROKsand you can figure the rules out with some ease.  

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 save)

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 Conscripts.    SHOW TIMES 0:02 Song "Wrong Way to Cincinnati" 3:40 Banter 16:10 Interview with Ed Beekman 25:10 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 31:00 Interview with Dave Weisenhahn 51:51 Total Running Time

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 "All About That Rate" 3:40 Rules 40:10 Banter 47:30 What's in the Box? 1:02:20 Total Running Time LINKS They are in the write-up above. Look for the blue letters. LYRICS Because you know I'm all about that rate 'Bout that rate, no re-zid I'm all about that rate 'Bout that rate, no cowers I'm all about that rate 'Bout that rate, no malfing I'm all about that rate 'Bout that rate...  Yeah, Rate of Fire’s, in A9.2 And I can make it, make it, it’s not that hard to do             'Cause I got that good luck, that all the guys crave And all the right rolls in all the right phases You’ll see my machine guns, workin' that R.O.F You know my luck’s unreal, I just can’t make it stop When I get lucky rate runs, I use ‘em up By shooting up all your kill stacks from the bottom to the top Yeah, my mentor he told me "Don't worry about the SAN" He says, "Boys like a little more shooty in a fire fight" You know with ordnance, guns and MGs I get rate with them all So defeating you in two turns – won’t take very long (Chorus) I'm bringing shooty back                                                So many shots you’ll have a heart attack. So, when we’re playing, I know I’ll squish you flat But I'm here to tell you... Gonna shoot up all your kill stacks from the bottom to the top Yeah, my mentor he told me "Don't worry about the "SAN" He says, "Boys like a little more shooty in a fire fight" You know I will get a one on the colored die when I roll Yo, just letting you know my rate runs can last all year long (Chorus x2)

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" Lyrics by Rich Spilky  Performed by The 2 Half Squads Singers A-S-L, A-S-L, Every die roll enchants me Rule book thick, games not quick, Line of Sight is no problem Eight on the eight is an N-M-C, Will my morale sustain me? A-S-L, A-S-L, Special ammo forever!   A-S-L, A-S-L, Please save me from slow players! Wind and rain, brush and grain, Each board looks lovely to me A two is good and a twelve is bad, Yet target types perplex me A-S-L, A-S-L, Skulking safely forever! The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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.    

 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 tales, Earned by other guys, but not by me Luck was out to get me. That's the way it seemed. When I play Squad Leader I get creamed Then I saw that page About our pet peever It's D2.3, and it's quite the find VBMmmmmmm, it's called sleeze-freezing But its not cheating, lighten up guys I thought "maybe I should try a different game." Seems the more I played, the more I lost. What's the use in tryin'? I'll get crushed a-game. When I need a victory, I get slain. Then I read that page, now I'm a sleeze-freezer Not a trace of shame in my mind VBMmmmmmmm, I'm a sleeze-freezer I'm not a cheater, lighten up guys Aaaarg. Luck was out to get me. Well that's the way it seemed. Disappointment haunted all my games But then I used that rule, now I'm a sleeze-freezer Not a trace of shame in my mind. Bet your boots, I'm a sleeze-freezer . . . But not a cheater, lighten up guys...   The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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.  

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 by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you. 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.  

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 today SHOW TIMES 00:01 "ASL After Midnight" Song 7:00 Rules VC  30:00 Dave's Digression 34:00 Rules VC Part 2 46:28 Total Running Time ASL After Midnight Lyrics by Dennis Donovan Performed by The 2 Half Squad Singers ASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawn AFVs all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're gone I took the building 'bout 1 A.M. Rolling, rolling. Close Combat phase skills showing again, rolling, rolling. My squads lit up in his IR light Its time to assault move to the right. ASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawn AFVs all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're gone Got T-34's, 1.8 inch thick steel, rolling, rolling Ready to target a German Stug, rolling, rolling The dice are heavy, the games at stake Can't roll boxcars and see the MA break ASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawn AFV's all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're gone The air's electric, with Armored power, rolling, rolling My dice are hotter, by the hour, rolling, rolling The VC Buildings, are mine for the win The buildings rockin' as my squads advance in ASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawn AFV's all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're gone     The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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.

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, yeah   Grofaz (can’t explain) Almost grokked them once but they (hurt my brain) Dizzy in the head when reading Rout rules They’re really complex, you know that it’s true They give me headaches again and again   A Gordian Knot, dude   Can’t explain Just what they mean Tried to decipher them dude But haven't a clue And they hurt my brain (can’t explain) Yeah, they're giving me a headache, man (can’t retain)     A bit of help would make me real glad From the Rosetta Stone? That wouldn’t be bad I get little glimpses every now and again   About what they mean, but   Can't explain A single word I’ve studied those rules Since ‘eighty two And still can’t explain (wracked my brain) Even Oppenheimer, (can’t explain)   The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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.

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 the 10-3 leader, now no turning back I need two more MF's to get across the road. I'll chance the minus two and hope I don't get hosed.  I'm moving all my guys I'll move them in a stack. If my mentor saw this, he'd have a heart attack!    My opponent shakes his head and chokes on his coffee. No I'm not a newbie but it sure seems like it, eh? I'm sure I'll kick myself and catch a lot of flack. I'll probably cry poor if my guys all get kacked. We might get blown away by ignoring all the facts. It's not easy moving out, when facing a kill stack   My guys will hopefully survive 20 down 2. I need to get into   the woods in hex G2.   If I look hard enough into the rule book. Maybe I will find an out   before my goose gets cooked!   Maybe the Dice Gods will cut me a little slack. No cover anymore   it's too late to turn back!   I see the turns go by the end is getting close. Desperate times they call   for desperate measures dude. The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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

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 Coin D-Day Changed the Sand Clarence Bud Anderson Passes D-Day Map Makers SHOW TIMES 00:01  ASL Journal Number 9 Song 3:00 Chitty Chitty Chat Chat 10:30 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 17:00 Armoured Fighting Vehicles 30:40 What's in the News 44:24 Total Running Time ASL JOURNAL 9  Dennis Donovan - lyrics and 'singing' Jim "MixMasterJames" Bera - audio I took my troubles down to Gaming Fools You know that game store that grog nard dude I went in Sunday when he opened up at nine ‘Cuz he plays A.S.L. and, he plays it all the time.   At ASL I am a flop with it I haven’t won a game since 2006 He did a face palm and he sighed a mighty sigh Said what you need my boy is, ASL Journal 9   He grabbed one and rang me up and gave me a wink He said it will improve my game in under a week It’s got a cool CG that’s called Suicide Creek Scenarios, and articles, still in the shrink   I stayed up reading until dawn that night I started playing every weekday night And when I beat my friend for the thirty-second time,                     I hugged my copy of, ASL Journal 9   It’s play-tested well, they’ve worked out all of the kinks The 2 Half Squads they did a box art RE-view I think You'll soon be a 10-3 just like ol’ Colonel Klink Paid one-oh-five, it’s so worth it!  That's what I think! I go to every tournament in sight                                                        I became GROFAZ almost over night And when I cornered Chas at ASLOK twenty nine             He signed my copy of A-SL Journal 9   The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.

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 opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. 

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 from listeners like you. 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)

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 Chitty Chitty Chat Chat 13:05 What's in the Box? 36:00 Upcoming Products 39:00 Rules 1:06:55 Total Running Time   SONG LYRICS (sung to "There's a Hole in the Bucket" by Dennis Donovan) There’s some Russian berserkers! Oh Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! There’s some Russian berserkers! Herr Colonel! Berserk!   Well shoot them, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Well shoot them, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm shoot them!   With what shall we shoot them?  Oh Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! With what shall we shoot them?   Herr Colonel! With what?   Mit der Flakvierling, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Mit der Flakvierling, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm Flakvierling!   Der Flakvierling’s kaputt, Oh Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! Der Flakvierling’s kaputt, Herr Colonel!  Kaputt!   Well fix it dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Well fix it dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm fix it!   With what shall we fix it?  Oh Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! With what shall we fix it?  Herr Colonel! With what?   With a crew, dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! With a crew, dear Volksturm!  Dear Volksturm, a crew!   The crew it is broken, Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! The crew it is broken!  Herr Colonel, broken!   Well rally them, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! Well rally them, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm, rally them!   With what shall we rally them?  Oh Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! With what shall we rally them?  Herr Colonel! With what?   With a Feldwebel, dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm! Dear Volksturm! With a Feldwebel, dear Volksturm!  Dear Volksturm, Feldwebel!   Der Feldwebel is busy, Oh Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! Der Feldwebel is busy, Herr Colonel, busy!   Doing what, dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm?!?! Dear Volksturm! Doing what, dear Volksturm?  Dear Volksturm, doing what?!?!   On the radio, Oh Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! Oh Scheisse! On the radio with HQ, Herr Colonel, HQ!   And what is he saying, dear Volksturm, dear Volksturm? And what is he saying, dear Volksturm, saying?   There’s some Russian berserkers! Oh Scheisse!  Oh Scheisse! There’s some Russian berserkers! O! HQ, Berserk! The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   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.

 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 have played some starter kit.   SHOWTIMES 0:01 Song  2:17 Chit Chat 9:15 Festung Budapest Pictures (Dave's Europe Trip) 16:00 Remembering Dean Essig 20:00 Letters 29:55 What Have You Been Playing Lately 34:00 Contest Winner and new Contest Announced 38:00 Rules  58:10 Total Running Time SHOW LINKS  Fundraiser for Dean Essig's Grandchildren Bitterest Day       Rally Phase Records Presents! Hakkaa Päälle  (To the air of "The Hokey Pokey") Concept and Lyrics: Dennis Donovan    You heard the gossipin’ You checked the rumors out You started wonderin’ What the heck it’s all about This thing called Hakkaa Päälle How on earth is that pronounced? Finns are, what it’s all about ----   Beyond Valor had some Finns When BV first came out In “Fighting Withdrawal” They chased the Ruskis out Are they over-powered? We will never quite find out 'Till Hakkaa Päälle’s out ---   Hakkaa Päälle’s job’s To flesh the Finnish out And, the 3 Winter Wars And what Sissis are all about HASL Hakkaa Päälle Is the fourteenth module A.S.L.’s what it’s all about - Hey!  ---   Said, “Finns or I-tal-ee-ans?” When I pulled the counters out It’s a gray area So I checked the forums out It seems in Hakkaa Päälle A new color can’t be found Do you toss the old blue Finns out? ---   When AFVs Russian (rush in) Throw kloriharstis out Pulkas are for sleddin’ Not dancin’ - I found out These toys in Hakkaa Päälle like Fan sleds to get around Are what it is all about ---    You turned your playtests in You filled the forms all out That was decades ago Getting printed is in doubt You want the Hakkaa Päälle MMP, please put it out And end the HASL drought ---   You put your order in You take your wallet out You put your card number in And ya print the receipt out You’ve pre-ordered Hakkaa Päälle And in a day or there about “Levels reached!” MMP did tout ---   At Winter Offensive Some great news did get out Chas did some Facebookin’ And got the updates out He did some Hocus-Pocus And he got the module out It’s Finnished, and finally out!         The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by our Patreons and Bounding Fire Productions.  The thoughts and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts.

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 Winner and New Contest Announced 38:00 What's in the Box? 49:09 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 1:00:47  Total Running Time  SHOW LINKS  Bitterest Day Grumble Jones Pack at Encircled Productions   I RAN Lyrics: Dennis Donovan  Vocals: The 2 Half Squad Singers Assaulting down the avenue I never thought I’d see a stack like you  Thirty-six down two With 8-3-8s and HMGs That kind of at-tack broke me right into A 6 + 1 it’s, true. And I ran, I routed far away I just ran, I ran towards hex row A Low crawl?  No way! A DM appears above my head A badge of shame for the next turn or two The troops hate me it’s true The coward’s running faster still            Until some woods or buildings come in view                              ‘Til cover comes in view And I ran, I ran far from the fray; I just ran, ‘cuz no quarter’s in play In cover I will stay Reached out a hand to roll the dice I can’t believe I need to roll a two To rally?  Need a two! Got shot at and rout-ed again I’m running like that Forrest Gump it’s true                    Soon I’ll be off board two                                 And I ran, don’t want to pass away I just ran, stay and fight? No way? We will lose any way And I ran, to live another day I just ran, what can a coward say?  

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  8/2021   When it first came out In the late ‘80s Never a doubt  That it’d be cool I remember buying Module 4 dude To complete my ASL kit At first I didn’t care for it   Then played the Partisans!, Partisans! Knowing they’re stealthy Partisans!, Partisans! E.L.R. of 5 is neat   They don’t surrender During the route phase And don’t disrupt No multi-hex fire groups Elite they are never Nor inexperienced   Broken morale is a six  Irregulars are in the mix I played the Partisans! Partisans! You know I’ll always keep [the] Partisans!, Partisans!                              On the ‘to play’ list   They’re in the BV counter set Are Partisans all Russian?  Nyet           There’s lots of other instances              Of other National Resistances [by] You can play the  Partisans, Partisans!   I thought I’d never play  Irregular troops Partisans!, Partisans! Thought I’d never keep Module 4, Partisans! But now I believe!     The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful contributors on Patreon. 

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 Productions and our wonderful contributors on Patreon and Paypal.

Welcome to part two of our time with Doug Rimmer looking at how you can create your own counters and maps in VASL! Make your own 9-1-9 Engineer! Just like last show, you might want to watch on YouTube,  but if you are a good listener the podcast may work fine. After that we have an after action report on Scenario FB1: Uncles and Pups from  Multi-Man Productions game Festung Budapest.     SHOW TIMES 0:02  Banter and Contest Draw 8:40 After Action Report 17:45 Doug Rimmer and VASL Tips 48:09 Total Running Time SHOW LINKS VASL Templates VASL Table Templates Scenario Set-up Files Map Making National Geographic Krampus on YouTube   The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful contributors on Patreon and Paypal.