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- Episode 386: Bring a Dead Friend
If you are ever in the Chicago area, you might want to lunch at Big Ange's. We love their BBQ. Letters includes the usual variety of topics including VASL help, historical facts, compliments and criticism.
Mike Ryzy joins us for part of the show (recorded last time). What we have been playing lately are Scenario BFP-161 Red Ice and BFP-169 Last Minute Heroics.BFP-162 Red Ice Early in the GameSHOW LINKBig Anges EateryA Time for Trumpets BookAngel Down on WikipediaFun With BoxesSHOW TIMES0:1 Banter11:00 Letters24:30 What Have You Been Playing Lately?48:17 Total Running TimeBFP-169 Last Minute Heroic End GameThis show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!49 min - Episode 385: A17.309 Three Scenarios and a Board
Mr. Donovan has provided the opening song and we would like to thank him for it! Where is that rule??
In our rules segment we cover rule D8: Immobilization and Bog. Break out your beanies, we broke ours. Listen to the rules. It might help you remember. In the Box is Winter Offensive Bonus Pack 17.SHOW LINKWO #17Angel Down on WikipediaSHOW TIMES0:1 Parody Song A17.3094:15 Intro and Chit Chat15:00 Rules43:00 New Product Announced46:30 What's in the Box54:01 Total Running TimeThis show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.55 min - Episode 384: Mighty Martin ViccaMartin 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 CafeSHOW TIMES0:31 Jump Right into the Martin Vicca Interview51:44 Total Running TimeThis 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.52 min - Episode 383: We'll Be Dead...All Good!
In the box is From the Cellar Pack #10 from LFT, and we take a double take at
Advanced Squad Leader Journal 16 from MMP. We banter a bit about fretting over things and living a life well played, as Mike Ryzy joins us once again.
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From The Cellar #10 at RitterkriegSHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat8:35 What's in the Box? Cellar #1017:50 What's in the Box? Journal #1646:o0 Total Running TimeThis 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.47 min - Episode 382: It's Time for Rules...Changes
Join us for a detailed look at Journal 16 from MMP, a Journal about the greatest game in the world; Advanced Squad Leader. Most of our time spent here today will be used to discover the new rule changes to the game. This is BIG STUFF folks! Dennis Donovan provides the artistic flourish that we need to end the show, by graciously providing us with a Box Art Review.
SHOW LINKSNone TodaySHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat8:35 What's in the Box? Journal 1638:00 Box Art Review45:36 Total Running TimeThis 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 Youtube46 min - Episode 381: You Gotta Have Faith
A detailed look at the in and outs and frozen chaos of Le Franc Tireur's Task Force Faith, is the main topic of this show. We give you a detailed look at the rules and designer notes of said game. We cover the notes, so you don't have to.
Dave gives us a look at Scenario BFP-159: Machine Gun Alley from Mannerheim Cross
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Buy TFF at BFPSHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat8:35 What's in the Box?38:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?49:34 Total Running TimeBFP - 159 End of GameThis 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 channel50 min - Episode 380: We Schwear We Love Schuerzen
From the frozen depths of the Midwest, we present our chilly show (but hopefully not to a chilly reception). In this episode we cover Rules D10 Wrecks and D11 Gyro Stabilizers and Schuerzen. We schwear
we do! Honest! Put on your beanies, grab a warm cup of cocoa and join us.SHOW LINKS
None today maybe none ever again? Do any of you click them?SHOW TIMES01: Small Talk17:35 Rules D10 and D1138:300 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.39 min - Episode 379: The Grain Looks More Grainy
Mike Ryzy joins us once again! What we have been playin' lately includes Mike playing ASL again with his friend online. Dave K recounts his playing of Scenario BFP 155- Stalingrad Reds from Mannerheim Cross. In the box is Action Pack 20 which has a large variety of scenarios and one map #98. Action Pack 21: Blitzkreig to Paris with many maps. Mike also provides a look at the rules changes from Journal 16.
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 heldTheme 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.33 min - Episode 378: Vehicles as Cover For Our Not Wearing Pants
Welcome to the 2026 version of The 2 Half-Squads. The 2026 version is pretty much the same as the 2025 version only with new Rules and Box Art and such. This episode includes some very nice and thoughtful letters to welcome in your new year. What we have been playin' lately is a Frostgrave Game, 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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None Today
SHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat7:20 Letters18:15 What Have You Been Playing Lately?23:00 Rules 44:00 Total Running TimePhoto by Louis PadolTheme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.44 min - Episode 377: Maresca Medley
We jump right in to a wonderful interview with Vincent Maresca. He has made great contributions to the world of Advanced Squad Leader. As the Author of "Fifty Shades of Black" and "Me Ne Frego: the Italians in ASL, he has written two of the best and most thorough articles ever found in Banzai. 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 19.1Banzai 25. 2SHOW TIMES01: Christmas Medley Song3:50 Interview with VinnyPhoto by Louis Padol100:00 Total Running TimeRally Phase Records Presents!A Holiday Medley (a parody)Concept and Lyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad SingersLyrics are posted on the Youtube versionwhich has some fun photos. Check it out.1 hr 1 min
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