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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 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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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 LINKS Banzai 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 version which has some fun photos.  Check it out.  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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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 LINKS Author 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 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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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.  Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine. 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 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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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.  Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine. SHOW LINKS None today SHOW TIMES01: Opening Song 2:47 Rules/Quiz Show54:15 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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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 Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine. SHOW LINKS 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 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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

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.  SHOW LINKS 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 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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

 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 . 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 ‘round And I knew there was something I lacked (Counter!) My mind raced, And I thought what could I do? (Counter!) And I knew A named counter, I needed one too (Counter!) One with MY name  I figured out Getting ones tough That tore me apart I’ve been Counterstruck! Well maybe someday? Nah, forget it, but then this went down: Went to the Texas, Team Tourney and I saw me some They had counters  Counter sheets with attendee’s names They are so cool They’re all 9-2s Yeah, yeah they, they blew my mind And I was shaking at the knees I just could not believe What an amazing find I’ve been Counterstruck I was shaking at the knees There was a counter of me! Counter struck, Counterstruck, Counter struck, Counterstruck It’s alright, I just got mine It’s alright, I’m lookin’ fine, fine, fine…… Download this episode (right-click and Save)

 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 Time LYRICS 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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

We are so glad to have Richard Logan on the show today. He discusses being in the reserves, ASL as a military training device, his gaming history, what he has been playing lately as well as his plans for designing scenarios. It is wonderful to hear from an "average" Advanced Squad Leader fan, who is anything but "average".  SHOW TIMES 00:01 Interview with Richard Logan40:01 Total Running Time SHOW LINKSNone Today 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. Download this episode (right-click and Save)

 Another scandalous episode of shocking Advanced Squad Leader information. You won't believe what the Powerful Pete Shelling reveals on this show. Pete discusses many things ASL bur most importantly he discusses the latest from MMP, Slaughter at Ponyri.  Want to see what Pete is planning on making and what he is currently reading, listen here. It is a shocker! We have yet to recover ourselves.  SHOWTIMES 0:01 Right into the Interview 54:10  Total Running Time SHOWLINKS Stalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario ArchiveWalking the Battlefields Ponyri  Download this episode (right click and save)

Keven AdamsIf you are quite certain that you want to miss the bantery discussion of Father's Day activities and Jeff's fishing trip, you can skip directly to minute 9 and get right into the interviews. Be sure not to miss the opening song though! We are proud to present more or our March Madness 2025 interviews. Keven Adams discusses his scenario designs and ASL background, Sarah Sackett, and Aidan Hallman.  These are the interviews that you won't want to miss.  Now that we think about it, why would you want to miss any of them? SHOW TIMES  0:01 Song SMC's a Goner (lyrics below) Aiden and Sarah3:03 Banter 9:20 Kevin Adams Interview 36:00 Interview with Sarah and Aiden 49:10 Total Running Time LINKS Kulning The Brickworks on Illuminating Rounds RALLY PHASE RECORDS PRESENTS!!! SMC's a Goner  Sung to the tune of Girlfriend In a Coma by The Smiths Lyrics: D. Wallick, D. Donovan Vocals: Stephen Stewart Mixer: Jim, the Mix-Master Bera Leader blew morale check, oh no! I know it's serious He was already broken, ya know, I know it's serious And do I want him to roll a wound check? No! Cuz you know, I would hate anything to happen to him No I don't want to lose him Do you really think he'll survive? Do you think he'll roll less than 5? Duuuuuuuuude SMC's a goner, ya know, I know it's serious Bye bye, bye my buddy, Goodbye There were times when I could have rallied him 'Cuz you know, it's not like he's a 10-2 and he just got a field promotion Now he's taking the check, time to fret, And he rolled a 5 and he died. Dooooooooh! Let me whisper a few bad words, I know it's serious Download this episode (right-click and save)

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, but decided to leave the scandalous parts in, just for your wanton and scurrilous 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. SHOWTIMES 0:01 Small Talk 8:00  What's in the Box?22:00 Contest Winner Announced25:00 Interview with Tom Meier 47:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 57:42  Total Running Time SHOWLINKS Stalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario Archive  Download this episode (right click and save)

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 BlogWWII Wayfinder on Youtube SHOWTIMES 00:01 Song: He's Got Really Hot Snake Eyes 04:00 Banter 08:10 Scott Mullins26:45 Matt Zajac 1:00:05 Total Running Time REALLY 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  Download this episode (right click and save)

MMP 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.   SHOWTIMES 0:01 Small Talk 8:30  Jim Burris23:30 Letters41:00 Contest Winner Announced 42:00 James Treu 47:39 Total Running Time SHOWLINKS Matt Quinton's Youtube Matt Quinton's Discord   Download this episode (right click and save)