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 LINKS

None Today

SHOW TIMES

01: Chit Chat

8:35 What's in the Box?  Journal 16

38:00 Box Art Review

45:36 Total Running Time

This show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!

Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.

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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, terrain 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

SHOW LINKS

Buy TFF at BFP

SHOW TIMES

01: Chit Chat

8:35 What's in the Box?  Terrain Time

38:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?

49:36 Total Running Time

BFP - 159 End of Game

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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 TIMES

01: Chit Chat

6:35 Rules D10 and D11

38:30 Total Running Time (still trying to stay under 45:00 minutes, and still slightly overachieving)

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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 LINKS

None Today

SHOW TIMES

01: Chit Chat

7:20 What Have You Been Playing Lately?

17:35 What's in the Box?

32:00 Total Running Time

End Game the road hexes on left held

Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.

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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.

SHOW LINKS

None Today

SHOW TIMES

01: Chit Chat

7:20 Letters

18:15 What Have You Been Playing Lately?

23:00 Rules

Photo by Louis Padol

44:00 Total Running Time

Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.

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Episode 377: A 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 LINKS

Banzai 19.1

Banzai 25. 2

SHOW TIMES

01: Christmas Medley Song

3:50 Interview with Vinny

Photo by Louis Padol

100:00 Total Running Time

Rally Phase Records Presents!

A Holiday Medley (a parody)

Concept and Lyrics by Dennis Donovan

Performed 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.

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