Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share The 2 Half-Squads
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
The 2 Half-Squads
By
The 2 Half-Squads episodes
- Episode 366: Meier's Stunning Reveal
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.
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 Lately57:48 Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSStalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario Archive58 min - Episode 365: Shocking News Hot Snake Eyes
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 #205
SHOW LINKSBox Cars Again Blog
WWII Wayfinder on Youtube
SHOWTIMES00:01 Song: He's Got Really Hot Snake Eyes04:00 Banter08:10 Scott Mullins26:45 Matt Zajac
51:25 Half of The Forgotten War Scenarios1:27:25 Total Running TimeREALLY 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
1 hr - Episoode 364: The News MMP Doesn't Want You to KnowMMP 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 Treu55:30 Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSMatt Quinton's Youtube48 min
- Episode 363: Unbelievable BombshellIt'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 Time56 min
- Episode 362: Ponyri and Mareske
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 BoxInterview with Dan Best and Paul Works54:21 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 Time1 hr 4 min - Episode 361: DC Hero Works Best
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 banzaiNo way he’d get droppedWith his H.E. man purseThose 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 HeroYankees 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 woundedGettin to the target will be tough!For a DC Herofor Nippon he will die!He’s a DC Herofor Nippon he’ll die!YEAH DC HERONippon he’ll die!That one DEMO,Nippon he’ll die!He’s gonna winGonna win tonightSHOWTIMES0:1 Song DC HERO4:00 Interesting Chat18:00 After Action Report45:00 What's in the Box?57:10 Total Running Time55 min - Episode 360: Mannerheim Steamrollin'
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 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.48 min - Episode 359: Best of Friendly Fields of Fire 2
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 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 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 channel55 min - Episode 358: eOpen Little PTO
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 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, PTOWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, startin’ PTO) wa wah
Wah-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 isles
Learning 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.1 hr - Episode 357: A Minuet with Bret
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 winner57:11 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 channel58 min
About The 2 Half-Squads
From the publisher's feed
The Advanced Squad Leader Podcast