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The 2 Half-Squads: Advanced Squad Leader Podcast

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Episode 363: Unbelievable Bombshell May 01, 2025
Show notes
It'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!

SHOWTIMES
0:01 Small Talk
8:30 Rick Reinisch
40:00 Jeff DeYoung
55:30 Total Running Time
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Episode 363: Unbelievable Bombshell May 01, 2025
Show notes
It'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!

SHOWTIMES
0:01 Small Talk
8:30 Rick Reinisch
40:00 Jeff DeYoung
55:30 Total Running Time
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Episode 362: Ponyri and Mareske Apr 16, 2025
Show notes
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!
SHOWTIMES
0:1 Song Minimum Move!
2:00 Interesting Chat
10:00 What's In the Box?
37:18 Interview with Dave Mareske
54:21 Total Running Time
Minimum Move
(based on Minimum Wage by They Might Be Giants)
Lyrics: Louis Padol
Vocals: The 2 Half Squad Singers
"Minimum Move"
SHOWTIMES
0:1 Song Minimum Move
2:00 Interesting Chat
18:00 After Action Report
45:00 What's in the Box?
1:03:40 Total Running Time
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Episode 362: Ponyri and Mareske Apr 16, 2025
Show notes
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!
SHOWTIMES
0:1 Song Minimum Move!
2:00 Interesting Chat
10:00 What's In the Box?
37:18 Interview with Dave Mareske
54:21 Total Running Time
Minimum Move
(based on Minimum Wage by They Might Be Giants)
Lyrics: Louis Padol
Vocals: The 2 Half Squad Singers
"Minimum Move"
SHOWTIMES
0:1 Song Minimum Move
2:00 Interesting Chat
18:00 After Action Report
45:00 What's in the Box?
1:03:40 Total Running Time
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361: DC Hero Works Best Apr 04, 2025
Show notes
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.
SHOWTIMES
0:1 Song DC HERO
4:00 Interesting Chat
18:00 Interview with Dan Best and Paul Works
54:21 Total Running Time
DC Hero
-- Concept: Dennis Donovan
-- Lyrics: Dennis Donovan, Rich Spilky, Stephen Stewart
-- Vocals: Stephen Stewart
-- Mixing/Technical: Jim Bera
Playin’ ASL, in the P.T.O.
The Marines vs. Jappos, Code of Bushido
Read all the SSRs, and I started to scheme
Coming up with a plan, when I noticed something:
There is one DEMO, to blow stuff away
And with a gleam in my eyes, I knew I’d found the way:
There’s a Japanese private, in the Second World War
Wasn’t sure how to use one, but he knew for sure
That one DEMO, felt good in his hands
Didn’t take long, to understand
Just one DEMO, will beat the foe
But a one-way ticket, for DC heroes
So he did a banzai
No way he’d get dropped
With his H.E. man purse
Those Yankee Devils will be stopped!
By a DC Hero,
For Nippon he will die!
He’s a DC Hero
He’s got one DEMO,
DC Hero Yankees will die!
DC Hero
Yankees will die!
He won’t sur-vive this fight.
On a road without a name, out on Corregidor
There’s a Sherman Tank Dozer, stopped in hex G4
Yeah, this day is his last, filled with lots of pain
That one DEMO, gonna win the game
So he started chargin’
8 MF enough?
But if he gets wounded
Gettin to the target will be tough!
For a DC Hero
for Nippon he will die!
He’s a DC Hero
for Nippon he’ll die!
YEAH DC HERO
Nippon he’ll die!
That one DEMO,
Nippon he’ll die!
He’s gonna win
Gonna win tonight
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361: DC Hero Works Best Apr 04, 2025
Show notes
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.
SHOWTIMES
0:1 Song DC HERO
4:00 Interesting Chat
18:00 Interview with Dan Best and Paul Works
54:21 Total Running Time
DC Hero
-- Concept: Dennis Donovan
-- Lyrics: Dennis Donovan, Rich Spilky, Stephen Stewart
-- Vocals: Stephen Stewart
-- Mixing/Technical: Jim Bera
Playin’ ASL, in the P.T.O.
The Marines vs. Jappos, Code of Bushido
Read all the SSRs, and I started to scheme
Coming up with a plan, when I noticed something:
There is one DEMO, to blow stuff away
And with a gleam in my eyes, I knew I’d found the way:
There’s a Japanese private, in the Second World War
Wasn’t sure how to use one, but he knew for sure
That one DEMO, felt good in his hands
Didn’t take long, to understand
Just one DEMO, will beat the foe
But a one-way ticket, for DC heroes
So he did a banzai
No way he’d get dropped
With his H.E. man purse
Those Yankee Devils will be stopped!
By a DC Hero,
For Nippon he will die!
He’s a DC Hero
He’s got one DEMO,
DC Hero Yankees will die!
DC Hero
Yankees will die!
He won’t sur-vive this fight.
On a road without a name, out on Corregidor
There’s a Sherman Tank Dozer, stopped in hex G4
Yeah, this day is his last, filled with lots of pain
That one DEMO, gonna win the game
So he started chargin’
8 MF enough?
But if he gets wounded
Gettin to the target will be tough!
For a DC Hero
for Nippon he will die!
He’s a DC Hero
for Nippon he’ll die!
YEAH DC HERO
Nippon he’ll die!
That one DEMO,
Nippon he’ll die!
He’s gonna win
Gonna win tonight
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Episode 360: Mannerheim Steamrollin' Mar 11, 2025
Show notes
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 Archive
SHOW TIMES01: Bantero
12:01 Contest BoF2 Winner Draw13:20 What's in the Box? 47:03 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.
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Episode 359: Best of Friendly Fields of Fire 2 Feb 25, 2025
Show notes
Thanks to Dennis for another roaring song parody to get this show off on the right foot. Reminding usto 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 LINKS
Best of Friends on the Archive Mario's Dice Towers
SHOW TIMES01: Song Fields of Fire (Lyrics by Dennis Donovan)
2:31 Bantero39:00 Letters40:10 What's in the Box? Best of Friends 2
54:06 Total Running Time
Fields of Fire Lyrics
So 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 channel.
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Episode 358: eOpen Little PTO Feb 03, 2025
Show notes
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 LINKS
ASLOPEN.ORG
SHOW TIMES01: Song PTO (Lyrics by Dennis Donovan)
2:31 Interview with Dave Goldman39:00 Another contest winner40:10 What's in the Box? AP14
59:35 Total Running Time
Startin’ 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, PTO

Wah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, startin’ PTO) wa wah
Wah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, learnin’ PTO) wa wah
Wah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, playin’ PTO) wa wah
Wah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, lovin’ PTO) wa wah
Wah-waaaah (We’re, doin’ PTO) wa wah

We’ll play it on the main lands, and the Pacific isles
Learning the Chapter G rules, it’ll take quite a while
All the HASLs and campaign games, really drive us wild
C’mon and bring it on, set it up, check it out, PTO

Yeah, 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 down
We’re gonna bust it out, set it up, try it out, PTO

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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.
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Episode 357: A Minuet With Bret Jan 21, 2025
Show notes
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 LINKS
ASLOK.ORG
SHOW TIMES
00:31 Interview with Bret Hildebran55:00 Bret draws the contest winner
57:31 Total Running Time
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356: Hit the Starter Kit Beach Jan 07, 2025
Show notes
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 Beach51:11 Total Running Time
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356: Hit the Starter Kit Beach Jan 07, 2025
Show notes
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 Beach51:11 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.
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Episode 355: Action Packed Sugar Tanks! Dec 26, 2024
Show notes

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 TimeSHOW LINKS
Sugar Tanks Video Game (they stole our idea)Women's Sugar Tank Top (they also stole our idea)
The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful Patreon and Paypal sponsors.
Lyrics to Sugar Tanks (lyrics by D. Donovan, performed by Aaron Kleinschmidt)
I Sugar, oh Tanky, TankyIt'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.
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Episode 355: Action Packed Sugar Tanks! Dec 26, 2024
Show notes

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 TimeSHOW LINKS
Sugar Tanks Video Game (they stole our idea)Women's Sugar Tank Top (they also stole our idea)
The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful Patreon and Paypal sponsors.
Lyrics to Sugar Tanks (lyrics by D. Donovan, performed by Aaron Kleinschmidt)
I Sugar, oh Tanky, TankyIt'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.
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Episode 354: Guns Galore Dec 05, 2024
Show notes
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
49:00 Total Running Time
SHOW LINKSGI Joe Recoiless Toy Frostgrave Christmas Scenario
Mannerheim Cross
OBJECTIVE SCHMIDT SONGTo 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.
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