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. 

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SHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat7:20 What Have You Been Playing Lately?17:35 What's in the Box?32:00 Total Running TimeEnd Game the road hexes on left held

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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.

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SHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat7:20 Letters18:15 What Have You Been Playing Lately?23:00 Rules
Photo by Louis Padol44:00 Total Running Time

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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 LINKSBanzai 19.1
Banzai 25. 2


SHOW TIMES01: Christmas Medley Song3:50 Interview with VinnyPhoto by Louis Padol100:00 Total Running Time

Rally Phase Records Presents!A Holiday Medley (a parody)Concept and Lyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad Singers
Lyrics are posted on the Youtube versionwhich has some fun photos.  Check it out. 

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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 



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LFT Deluxe Pack


SHOW TIMES01: ATT Song3:50 Banter
4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?
20:00 Letters35:00 Box Art Review
48:45 Total Running Time

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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. 

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Dave's Frost Giants Daughters Frostgrave Scenario


SHOW TIMES01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?
17:00 Grumble Jones Medusa Scenario24:30 ASL eOpen Announcement35:00 Box Art Review
52:45 Total Running Time

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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. 

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SHOW TIMES01: Opening Song
2:47 Rules/Quiz Show54:15 Total Running Time

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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

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Great Campaigns of the American Civil War

SHOW TIMES01: Opening Song
1:31 Rules/Quiz Show28:00 Chit Chat34:10 What's in the Box?
46:30 Total Running Time

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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. 

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George Hoitis ASL Mnemonics on YoutubeJoys of ASL PBEM 60 Days in Combat Book
Daniel Kraus - Angel Down

SHOW TIMES01: Banter Chat
4:31 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 You
46:30 Total Running Time

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 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
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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 ‘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 beenCounterstruck
I 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……


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 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 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 TimeLYRICS to "An Overrun"A couple of SERIOUS ASL guys!
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
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
An over run run       
I did one-one-one, an over run.


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