The 2 Half-Squads: Advanced Squad Leader Podcast

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. Rally Phase Records Presents!A.T.T. (a parody)Concept and Lyrics by Dennis DonovanMixing Mark ShontzMusic by Blind Squirrel(Drums - Mark, Bass Guitar - Ray,Lead Guitar - Kevin, Vocals - Dennis)Oi, Oi, OiSee me calculate To Hit Rollson my QRDC ScreenWant the best shot I can get If you know what I meanTarget type is on the left you seeand the range is on the right.Ain't got no Acq. No Bore sight Base is 7 right?There is no TEM on To Hit right?ATT is the target type.ATT Firepower is halved you knowATT on the I.F.T. roll. div>Concealed, LV that adds a +3on the To Hit man, place a large Acq. on the target hex, understand. So load up that ordnance, warm up those dice. Recheck those numbers, then roll those dice, HE is coming down. Let's not mess around.I'll use ATT as target type, ATT Firepower is halved right?ATT on the I.F.T. roll.ATT - HE will explodeOi, Oi, Oi Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.SHOW LINKSAuthor of Opening ManassasLFT Deluxe PackSHOW TIMES01: ATT Song3:50 Banter4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?20:00 Letters35:00 Box Art Review48:45 Total Running TimeThe 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)

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 LINKSDave's Frost Giants Daughters Frostgrave ScenarioSHOW TIMES01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?17:00 Grumble Jones Medusa Scenario24:30 ASL eOpen Announcement35:00 Box Art Review52:45 Total Running TimeThe 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)

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 LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES01: Opening Song2:47 Rules/Quiz Show54:15 Total Running TimeThe 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)

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 2018Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.SHOW LINKSGreat Campaigns of the American Civil WarSHOW TIMES01: Opening Song1:31 Rules/Quiz Show28:00 Chit Chat34:10 What's in the Box?46:30 Total Running TimeThe 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)

It's a rip roaring show that will give you cause to open up an investigation of this terribly illicit and nefarious episode. That is most likely because we are joined by Mike Ryzy and Dennis Donovan!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 LINKSGeorge Hoitis ASL Mnemonics on YoutubeJoys of ASL PBEM 60 Days in Combat BookDaniel Kraus - Angel DownSHOW TIMES01: Banter Chat4:31 Letters16:00 Book Reviews Angel Down and Sixty Days in Combat28:10 What's in the Box? 39:00 Tournament Scene Update42:00 New Advanced Squad Leader Products That are Coming to a Store Near You46:30 Total Running TimeThe 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)

 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!4:43  Interview with Alan Hume51:10 Total Running TimeRally Phase Records ™ presents!Counterstruck   To AC-DC’s “ Thunderstruck”Concept & Lyrics: Dennis DonovanVocals & Mixing:  Stephan StewartSo I thoughtIn the middle of an ASL match (Counter!)I looked ‘roundAnd I knew there was something I lacked (Counter!)My mind raced,And I thought what could I do? (Counter!)And I knewA named counter, I needed one too (Counter!)One with MY name I figured outGetting ones toughThat tore me apartI’ve beenCounterstruck!Well maybe someday?Nah, forget it, but then this went down:Went to the Texas, Team Tourney and I saw me someThey had counters Counter sheets with attendee’s namesThey are so coolThey’re all 9-2sYeah, yeah they, they blew my mindAnd I was shaking at the kneesI just could not believeWhat an amazing findI’ve beenCounterstruckI was shaking at the kneesThere was a counter of me!Counter struck, Counterstruck, Counter struck, CounterstruckIt’s alright, I just got mineIt’s alright, I’m lookin’ fine, fine, fine……Download this episode (right-click and Save)

 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 Song An 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 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 runYeah, he’s on a hill
, Yeah, an easy kill
Went into hex G1
one-one-one, an over runKnew 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 runYeah, I had to try ...
Yeah, it’s do-or-die
... Yeah, I love this rule.
To do one-one-one, an over runI declared one-one, an over run
I’ll do one-one-one, an over runI attacked with 7 FP and I rolled a 5I did one-one-one, an over run
Rolls like that are gonna get his guys
I did one-one-one, an over runYeah, it went just fine
....Yeah, ‘till I hit that mine
.....If ya get immobilized
It’s half FP on, an over runYeah-yeah-yeah-yeahAn over run run       I did one-one-one, an over run.<Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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 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)

 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 ArchiveWalking the Battlefields Ponyri Download this episode (right click and save)

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 want to miss any of them?SHOW TIMES 0:01 Song SMC's a Goner (lyrics below)Aiden and Sarah3:03 Banter9:20 Kevin Adams Interview36:00 Interview with Sarah and Aiden49:10 Total Running TimeLINKSKulningThe Brickworks on Illuminating RoundsRALLY PHASE RECORDS PRESENTS!!! SMC's a Goner Sung to the tune of Girlfriend In a Coma by The Smiths Lyrics: D. Wallick, D. DonovanVocals: Stephen StewartMixer: Jim, the Mix-Master BeraLeader blew morale check, oh no! I know it's seriousHe was already broken, ya know, I know it's seriousAnd do I want him to roll a wound check? No! Cuz you know,I would hate anything to happen to himNo I don't want to lose himDo you really think he'll survive?Do you think he'll roll less than 5?DuuuuuuuuudeSMC's a goner, ya know, I know it's seriousBye bye, bye my buddy, GoodbyeThere 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 promotionNow 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 seriousDownload this episode (right-click and save)

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 Have You Been Playing Lately?57:42  Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSStalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario Archive Download this episode (right click and save)

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 LINKSBox Cars Again BlogWWII Wayfinder on YoutubeSHOWTIMES00:01 Song: He's Got Really Hot Snake Eyes04:00 Banter08:10 Scott Mullins26:45 Matt Zajac1:00:05 Total Running TimeREALLY HOT SNAKE-EYES(to the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes"Lyrics by Rob Banozic)His rolls are always lowI've never seen 'em highHis dice are never coldHe's got really hot snake-eyesHe'll turn the MGs on youYou won't pass a check twiceIt's cold as East Front snowHe's got really hot snake-eyesAnd they'll break you, they'll crit-hit youThey're the bones that will defeat youThey're atrocious, 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushGod! why do I always roll so high, he's got really hot snake-eyesYou like your +3 stoneThe place to stand and fightBut all you do is moanHe's got really hot snake-eyesHe'll take a '1' shot on youAnd roll those wicked diceUntil you give up, tooHe's got really hot snake-eyesThey'll DM you, when he plays youTrash your plan with the dice he loans youThey're ferocious 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushAll the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyesAnd they'll break you, they'll crit-hit youThey're the bones that will defeat youThey're atrocious, 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushAll the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyes Download this episode (right click and save)

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.  SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:30  Jim Burris23:30 Letters41:00 Contest Winner Announced42:00 James Treu47:39 Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSMatt Quinton's Youtube Matt Quinton's Discord  Download this episode (right click and save)

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!SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:30  Rick Reinisch40:00 Jeff DeYoung55:30 Total Running Time Download this episode (right click and save)

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 Interview with Dave Mareske54:21 Total Running TimeMinimum Move(based on Minimum Wage by They Might Be Giants)Lyrics: Louis PadolVocals: The 2 Half Squad Singers"Minimum Move"SHOWTIMES0:1 Song Minimum Move2:00 Interesting Chat18:00 After Action Report45:00 What's in the Box?1:03:40 Total Running Time Download this episode (right click and save)

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.SHOWTIMES0:1 Song DC HERO4:00  Interesting Chat18:00  Interview with Dan Best and Paul Works54:21 Total Running TimeDC Hero-- Concept: Dennis Donovan-- Lyrics: Dennis Donovan, Rich Spilky, Stephen Stewart-- Vocals: Stephen Stewart-- Mixing/Technical: Jim BeraPlayin’ ASL, in the P.T.O.The Marines vs. Jappos, Code of BushidoRead all the SSRs, and I started to schemeComing up with a plan, when I noticed something:There is one DEMO, to blow stuff awayAnd with a gleam in my eyes, I knew I’d found the way:There’s a Japanese private, in the Second World WarWasn’t sure how to use one, but he knew for sureThat one DEMO, felt good in his handsDidn’t take long, to understandJust one DEMO, will beat the foeBut a one-way ticket, for DC heroesSo 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 HeroHe’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 CorregidorThere’s a Sherman Tank Dozer, stopped in hex G4Yeah, this day is his last, filled with lots of painThat one  DEMO, gonna win the gameSo 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 Download this episode (right click and save)

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 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 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)

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: Song Fields of Fire (Lyrics by Dennis Donovan)2:31 Bantero39:00 Letters40:10 What's in the Box?  Best of Friends 254:06 Total Running TimeFields of Fire  LyricsSo said the father to his son“Cover the city on board one,Same for the big hill to westWhether in tournies or playtest.”“Av’nues of approach you must scryHow else to make the en’my die?Make sure to watch for fire lanesAnd to play the bore sight game!”“Cover the flanksAgainst cavalry and tanksCover your frontWith Fields of Fire!”“Remember to pre-reg and deployRemember rout paths to destroyRemember always play your bestRemember, 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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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’ PTO, with a good friend of mineIt’s the Allies vs. Nippon,  1939Been wantin’ to get play it now, yeah it’s finally timeWe’re gonna bust it out, set it up, check it out, PTOWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, startin’ PTO) wa wahWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, learnin’ PTO) wa wahWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, playin’ PTO) wa wahWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, lovin’ PTO) wa wahWah-waaaah (We’re, doin’  PTO) wa wahWe’ll play it on the main lands, and the Pacific islesLearning the Chapter G rules, it’ll take quite a whileAll the HASLs and campaign games, really drive us wildC’mon and bring it on, set it up, check it out, PTOYeah, 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 downWe’re gonna bust it out, set it up, try it out, PTOThe 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)

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 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)