Martin is in the wonderful suit.Time to get back to an in depth interview with a famous Advanced Squad Leader player. That player is the marvelous and mighty Martin Vicca! He gives us a view from Aberdeen Scotland all about ASL, his history, his thoughts and opinions and his contributions to the Greatest Game in the World!

SHOW LINKThe Inversnecky Cafe
SHOW TIMES0:31 Jump Right into the Martin Vicca Interview51:44 Total Running Time










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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 LINKSFrom The Cellar #10 at Ritterkrieg

SHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat8:35   What's in the Box?  Cellar #1017:50 What's in the Box? Journal #1646:00 Total Running Time


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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 LINKSNone Today


SHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat8:35 What's in the Box?  Journal 1638:00 Box Art Review45:36 Total Running Time


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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, terrain 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 LINKSBuy TFF at BFP
SHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat8:35 What's in the Box?  Terrain Time38:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?49:36 Total Running Time
BFP - 159 End of Game

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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 LINKSNone today maybe none ever again?  Do any of you click them?
SHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat6:35 Rules D10 and D1138:30 Total Running Time (still trying to stay under 45:00 minutes, and still slightly overachieving)

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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 LINKSNone Today
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.

SHOW LINKSNone Today
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 



Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.SHOW LINKSAuthor of Opening Manassas
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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SHOW LINKS
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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