Episode 78: Vic's Visit

Dispatches from the Bunker is one of the longest running Advanced Squad Leader fanzines -- and it's still dispatching ASL goodness even as we speak. It's revered by players everywhere. Even the guys at MMP like it! But have you ever wondered just who is actually creating and dispatching those dispatches? Well, climb with us into the bunker as we interview the prolific ASL sage and master dispatcher, Mr. Vic Provost.

Vic Provost (on right, with the natty hat)
presenting Mark Evans with his plaque for
winning a mini-tourney at the Nor'Easter Tourney.

SHOW GUIDE
6:51 Letters
26:00 What Dave's Been Playing Lately
38:45 The Most Interesting ASLer in the World
41:45 Vic Provost Interview
1:22:15 Total Running Time

LINKS
Dispatches From the Bunker Info


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Episode 77: Show and Tell 1-3

And now, for your listening pleasure, we present the audio band extracted from the first three Advanced Squad Leader Hang-outs, now known as Show-and-Tells. These marvelous productions can be found on our YouTube channel.

You can -- and should -- join us on the next hang-out if you like. Just join our Google Plus circle of friends and watch for an invitation in the future. If you've already watched the Show-and-Tell episodes, there is not much new for you here. But there are listeners who will want to add 'em to their podcast collection in this handy MP3 format.

SHOW GUIDE
1:00 Dave's Principal Questions His Historical Accuracy
2:30 Show and Tell #1
33:00 Show and Tell #2
1:04:20 Show and Tell #3

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Episode 76: Line of Sight Insight

A picture of LOS in a hockey game.

This episode is full of insight, foresight and hindsight. There are some letters and links, as well as the Scenarios We've Played Lately. Dave presents a Battleground movie review. We hope that nothing will block your gaming vision after you gain a clear Line of Sight to rule section A6, otherwise known as LOS.

SHOW GUIDE

5:30 Letters

20:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?

31:27 Battleground Movie Review
41:30 Line of Sight

1:15:35 Total Running Time

LINKS

Moral Conflict 1939

The Video Games Previously Known As Talonsoft's World at War

A Site With The Great Bill Mauldin's Willie and Joe Cartoons
Russ Gifford's LOS Training Session Power Point
Tom Repetti's LOS Aid

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Episode 75: PJ Norton's Take

PJ Norton Rocks On ASL

We are pleased to present an interview with Michigan local and ASL mover and shaker PJ Norton. PJ is a very enthusiastic ASLer with lots of experience as a play tester for Critical Hit.  He has put a lot of years into the hobby, and has a good grasp of its history.  Join us for a fascinating conversation about how we play, and why we play, Advanced Squad Leader.

Don't forget our T2HS Auction includes On All Fronts #60 - 63. You can actually see them and hear a detailed description on our Show and Tell Hangout. Gmail us your bid. Items will go to the highest bidder on August 18th, 2012.

SHOW GUIDE

4:00 Hangout News

7:20 Auction News

9:10 Contest Update
19:00 Electronic Communication (Letters)
38:30 PJ Norton Interview

1:35:15 Total Running Time

LINKS

Sitrep ASL Battleschool
H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast
Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society

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Episode 74: You've Been Set-up

Since Jeff has been so busy getting the T2HS Hangouts off the ground, Dave felt he needed to make some kind of a contribution. Believe it or not, this is all he could come up with. Listener Dustin had expressed some interest in how to store his counters and, to help him out, Dave discusses his storage system. He then presents his thinking process (yes, he actually has one, in spite of what your past listening experience may have led you to believe), as he sets up a defense for a popular tournament scenario, J129 Mountain Hunters. So, this episode may not offer much to an experienced Advanced Squad Leader player, but may be very helpful to newbies.

Don't forget our T2HS Auction includes On All Fronts #28, #29 and an issue called Otryad; Special Edition #1. Gmail us your bid. Items will go to the highest bidder on August 8th, 2012.

Knights of the ASL Table lyrics
We’re the Knights of the ASL table. We play when ere we’re able.
We do our thing on the podcast scene, and our work is im-pec-cable.
In Chicago land we play a lot. You'll hear “PaK” and “stack” and “FAQ” a lot!
We’re Knights of the ASL table. Our shows, in-val-ue-able.
And many times, our banter shines in ways un-for-get-able.
We like to say “Sha-ZAM!” a lot. We shoot from the tree tops a looooooot.
Our French accents are fable. They’re quite in-de-scribe-able.
Between our casts we have a blast, saying “in-defa-ti-gable!”
It’s busy when you play a lot. We two say "multi-man" a looooooooot.

SHOW GUIDE

:03 Song

1:15 Counter Storage Method

16:00 Mountain Hunters Set-up

1:07:00 Total Running Time

LINKS

Counter Storage Photos

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Episode 73: Now in STEREO!

We know what you're thinking. The show was perfect as it was, and why tinker with perfection? Well, never ones to leave well enough alone, we started experimenting with with the capabilities of our recording equipment and lo and behold, we invented The 2 Stereophonic Half-Squads. That's Jeff in you left ear, and Dave in the right. You'll think you're right here in the Broadcast Foxhole with us in an experience so immersive you'll want to reach right out and slap us.

Does this amazing leap forward in sound quality do anything for the CONTENT? Sadly, NO! We still bumble and stumble and ramble for an hour or more. But heck, it's all about Advanced Squad Leader, so how bad could it be? . . . Wait! Don't answer that! 

SHOW INDEX
03:30 - What's in the Box
08:00 - St. Louis Tournament
11:30 - Auction items
13:00 - What Chew Been Playing Lately?
17:00 - What's in the Box (Part 2)
22:00 - Contest Winners
31:00 - Rules Segment: Special Ammo
52:30 - Box Art Review
1:05:00 - Total Running Time

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