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  • Episode 356: Hit the Starter Kit Beach

    Once upon a time, Kyle sent us a letter about playing Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Solitaire (or solo). Kyle plays both sides and he does not have a split personality.  Although, in the picture to the right it does look like his defense has been frustrated by his own attack. Join us as Kyle reminds us why we like full ASL, other games, and most importantly why Starter Kit is so good, and why playing against yourself has it's virtues. 

    SHOW LINKS
    None Today

    SHOW TIMES
    00:31 Interview with Kyle Beach
    51:11 Total Running Time
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    52 min
  • Episode 355: Action Packed Sugar Tanks!

    Happy Holidays All!  Jump into the Broadcast Foxhole with us and hear a What Have You Been Playing Lately segment that covers Dave and Dave's game of Scenario FB 13: Don't Economize. What better way to enjoy the holidays than having a listen and sipping some warm cider along with that nice big bowl of Sugar Tanks. After that we open our present and find Action Pack 13 in the box. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and Happy New Year!

     

    SHOW TIMES

    0:02  Sugar Tanks Song
    3:00 Banter
    10:00 Letters
    22:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?

    39:00 What's in the Box?
    46:00 Total Running Time
    SHOW LINKS
    Sugar Tanks Video Game (they stole our idea)
    Women's Sugar Tank Top (they also stole our idea)
     
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    Lyrics to Sugar Tanks (lyrics by D. Donovan, performed by Aaron Kleinschmidt)
    Sugar, oh Tanky, Tanky
    It's breakfast cereal, and you'll soon be wanting some. 
    Tankies, have lot's of sugar, 
    they taste like candy corn, and they look like Panzer II's.
    You just can't believe the tastiness when when eating them. 
    You just can't believe the crunchiness when when eating them. 
    They are so crunchy oh, it's true. 
    Ah, Tankies, they're honey roasted, they are pure sugar dude and they've got some caffeine too. 
    Yummy Tankies, with extra sugar, they taste like victory. And they might have some nutrients too. 
    When you have a bite, you'll know how good these tanks can be.
    Dump some in a bowl then pour some cold milk over them. 
    Pour a big bowl for me. 
    Pour a little cold milk on them buddy!  Oh, Tanky, Tankies.  Give them a whirl. 
     
    The views and opinions expressed on this show are not necessarily those of The 2 Half Squads.
    47 min
  • Episode 354: Guns Galore

    Getting this one done a bit late, but is it really better late than never? Mike Ryzy joins us in the podcast foxhole as we take a look at the Gun rules and Action Pack #13. The sound is a bit staticky at points so bear with us. Dave talks about the movie Red One and his upcoming Frostgrave game. He just never shuts up and he is a showoff.  


    SHOWTIMES
    0:02 OBJECTIVE SCHMIDT Parody Song (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by the T2HS Singers)
    3:34 Greetings and Chat about Earthquake Rules
    10:20 Gun Rules
    30:20 Dave Talks of Red One and Frostgrave Christmas Game
    42:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by January 13)
    31:50 Box Art Review
    45:05 Total Running Time
                                                        
    SHOW LINKS
    GI Joe Recoiless Toy
    Frostgrave Christmas Scenario
    Mannerheim Cross


    OBJECTIVE SCHMIDT SONG
    To the tune of “I Saw Three Ships”
    Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad Singers
     
    Objective Schmidt is coming soon, by BFP for ASL
    Objective Schmidt is coming soon, this news you can't be ignoring
    It comes with 2 new HASL maps, of Vossenack and Kommerschmidt
    And 18 new scenarios, one of which is a campaign.

    There won't be a big magazine, just a booklet with some pages.
    Of HSR's and CG stuff, and the historical background.
    And what price tag will OS bring, one hundred clams? I'd gladly pay.
    Which release date are you thinking? BFP we are imploring.

    And all the souls on earth shall sing, on release day, on release day.
    I hope it's what Santa will bring on Christmas Day in the morning.

    Then let us all rejoice again when comes the day, when comes the day?
    More new stuff from the three wise men, who sleigh us with all their new products.
    49 min
  • Episode 353: BDG ASLOK and MORE

    The ASLOK interviews continue with an interview with Alan Findlay of Broken Ground Design. Alan walks us through all of the amazing new products that are available. He gives us a super close up look. Thank you Alan.  Remember to volunteer to playtest the Chaco Wars scenarios for Steve Swann and Alan.  Box Art Review makes it's return featuring the art from Journal #14. We end with a brief look at a game that Bendis and Summers (they're famous) played at ASLOK. 

    SHOWTIMES

    0:02 MASH Parody Song (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by The 2 Half-Squads Singers)
    3:34 Greetings
    12:00 Interview with Alan Findlay 
    27:00 Contest Drawing
    29:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by December 13)
    31:50 Box Art Review
    40:45 Bendis and Summers Play at ASLOK
    45:05 Total Running Time
                                                        


    M*A*S*H  KOREA SONG
    Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad Singers
     
    The Forgotten War is here you see
    A new venture for MMP
    It’s Post World War 2, you see
    The Korean War in the ‘50s

     

    [REFRAIN]:
    In Forgotten War the scene is
    The UN, ROKs and Marines
    Versus the KPA and the Chinese

     

    The Chosin Few designers know
    They put into it heart and Seoul
    If they screwed up module 15
    That they’d be in some deep kimchi

     

    There are new rules pages
    Updated Chapter H is
    Included with 16 scenarios

     

    The 4 new maps have rough terrain

    Which Chapter W explains
    There’s 7 brand-new counter sheets

    The jet aircraft are pretty neat
     
    Forgotten War will cost us
    About one hundred dollahs
    And I will take three copies if you please


    I brave man once asked Perry

    To tell us “When will it ship, please?”
    Is it to be or not to be
    Why oh why ask me?

    Did you see the new box?
    Papyrus font really ROKs
    and you can figure the rules out with some ease.
    46 min
  • Episode 352: ASLOK Take Two

    Hey, look what's in the mailbag!  We got some letters, and we open the show with that. After a look at some cool technological advances in playing aids, Wai Wong and Jonathan Kay from Canada give us a look at ASLOK and their thoughts on all things Advanced Squad Leader. 

    SHOW TIMES
    0:32 Banter
    3:40 Letters
    16:10 Latest ASL Gaming Aids
    42:00 Interview with Jonathan Kay and Wai Wong
    51:04 Total Running Time


    LINKS
    Victory Games on Youtube
     




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    50 min
  • Episode 351: Wrong Way to Cincinnati

    Don't take the wrong way to Cinicnnati.  ASLOK's not there!  ASLOK was near Cleveland, in Aurora,Ohio as a matter of fact. this show features two of our interviews from the tourney. The first is with Ed Beekman of the North Texas Shootout Tournament.  Ed discusses his gaming background and the Northern branch of the ASL gaming groups. And he offers a copy of "A Fistful of Scenarios Pack" as a prize. Offer ends 11/15/2024.  Dave Wiesanhahn joins us and gives us the scoop on the DC Conscripts. 

     

    SHOW TIMES
    0:02 Song "Wrong Way to Cincinnati"
    3:40 Banter
    16:10 Interview with Ed Beekman
    25:10 What Have You Been Playing Lately?
    31:00 Interview with Dave Weisenhahn
    51:51 Total Running Time
    52 min
  • Episode 350: 'Bout That Rate of Moving Guns

    Oh boy, have we got a show for you!  Not only do we bring back our special guest from last show, Mike Ryzy, but we also give you a great opening SONG with lyrics by D. Donovan and beautiful vocals by Megan K.

    But that's not all! We also present a rip roaring edition of Quiz Show/ Rules that finishes rule C10. Would you believe that we have  the usual and somewhat interesting BANTER?


    Not only that, but we also provide you with a look at ASL Action Pack #18: Roads to Rangoon


    SHOW TIMES
    0:02 Song "All About That Rate"
    3:40 Rules
    40:10 Banter
    47:30 What's in the Box?
    1:02:20 Total Running Time

    LINKS
    They are in the write-up above. Look for the blue letters.

    LYRICS
    Because you know I'm all about that rate
    'Bout that rate, no re-zid
    I'm all about that rate
    'Bout that rate, no cowers
    I'm all about that rate
    'Bout that rate, no malfing
    I'm all about that rate
    'Bout that rate... 

    Yeah, Rate of Fire’s, in A9.2
    And I can make it, make it, it’s not that hard to do            
    'Cause I got that good luck, that all the guys crave
    And all the right rolls in all the right phases

    You’ll see my machine guns, workin' that R.O.F
    You know my luck’s unreal, I just can’t make it stop
    When I get lucky rate runs, I use ‘em up
    By shooting up all your kill stacks from the bottom to the top

    Yeah, my mentor he told me "Don't worry about the SAN"
    He says, "Boys like a little more shooty in a fire fight"
    You know with ordnance, guns and MGs I get rate with them all
    So defeating you in two turns – won’t take very long

    (Chorus)

    I'm bringing shooty back                      
                            
    So many shots you’ll have a heart attack.
    So, when we’re playing, I know I’ll squish you flat
    But I'm here to tell you...
    Gonna shoot up all your kill stacks from the bottom to the top

    Yeah, my mentor he told me "Don't worry about the "SAN"
    He says, "Boys like a little more shooty in a fire fight"
    You know I will get a one on the colored die when I roll
    Yo, just letting you know my rate runs can last all year long
    (Chorus x2)



    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 349: It Came in the Mail

    Mike Ryzy brings the box for this show and he gives us a look inside Special Ops #12. Why Special Ops #12? Because it came in the mail. It has a new map and 4 scenarios (2 for Starter Kit), and a look at Jim Bishops article on the third die for R.O.F. 

     

    Rule C10 finishes off the show for today. 

     


    SHOW LINKS
    Special Ops #12

    SHOW TIMES
    00:01 "ASL Edelweiss" Song
    2:00 Much Chit Chat
    12:00 Contest Winner Announced
    13:00 What's in the Box?
    29:00 Rules
    48:47 Total Running Time

    "ASL Edelweiss" Lyrics by Rich Spilky 
    Performed by The 2 Half Squads Singers

    A-S-L, A-S-L, Every die roll enchants me
    Rule book thick, games not quick, Line of Sight is no problem
    Eight on the eight is an N-M-C, Will my morale sustain me?
    A-S-L, A-S-L, Special ammo forever!
     
    A-S-L, A-S-L, Please save me from slow players!
    Wind and rain, brush and grain, Each board looks lovely to me
    A two is good and a twelve is bad, Yet target types perplex me
    A-S-L, A-S-L, Skulking safely forever!

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    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.
    50 min
  • Episode 348: Pleva Part Two

     Sleeze Freezer! An Advanced Squad Leader parody song replay from episode 180. It relates well to the Heretical rules Sleeze Freeze rule rewrite from last episode. From part one of the Pleva interview.  This show presents part one of said interview. Enjoy!

     


    SHOW LINKS
    None today

    SHOW TIMES
    00:01 "Sleeze Freezer" Song
    4:00 Steven Pleva Part Two
    59:07 Total Running Time

    "I'm a Sleeze-Freezer" by Jim Bera and Dennis Donovan (not The 2 Half Squads Singers).

    Victory is only true in fairy tales,
    Earned by other guys, but not by me
    Luck was out to get me. That's the way it seemed.
    When I play Squad Leader I get creamed

    Then I saw that page About our pet peever
    It's D2.3, and it's quite the find
    VBMmmmmmm, it's called sleeze-freezing But its not cheating, lighten up guys

    I thought "maybe I should try a different game."
    Seems the more I played, the more I lost.
    What's the use in tryin'? I'll get crushed a-game.
    When I need a victory, I get slain.

    Then I read that page, now I'm a sleeze-freezer
    Not a trace of shame in my mind
    VBMmmmmmmm, I'm a sleeze-freezer I'm not a cheater, lighten up guys

    Aaaarg. Luck was out to get me.
    Well that's the way it seemed.
    Disappointment haunted all my games
    But then I used that rule, now I'm a sleeze-freezer
    Not a trace of shame in my mind.
    Bet your boots, I'm a sleeze-freezer . . . But not a cheater, lighten up guys...

     

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    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 347: Positively Pleva

    The marvelous Steven Pleva is our guest today. Steve is one of the better players of the game and has won many tournaments during his storied career. In part one of this interview he discusses the Pleva Heretical Rules and several other topics. 

    We are unworthy!

     

     


    SHOW TIMES
    00:01 Right into the interview.
    8:00 Pleva Bidding System
    21:00 ASL Memories of Opponents
    25:00 What Makes a Great Player pt. 1
    31:00 Heretical Rules
    48:14 Total Running Time

     

    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.
    46 min

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