Episode 152: Holiday Hooligans

We must have made it on the Nice list.
Look at the ultra-cool coasters created by Rich Fulcher.

Welcome to a happy holiday ho ho show. We start things off by clearing out the mailbox. With all that snow we had problems getting down the driveway and we sure let the mail pile up. Drum roll please as we use random selection to decide the winners of the latest contest -- yes the one with all the really big prizes. Dave and Jeff recount their various wins (Dave) and losses (Jeff) in the games they have played recently. Rich Spilky relates an incredible account of an incredible game in our newest segment, "Crazy ASL Stories".

Peace, friends.

SHOW TIMES 
2:30 Banter
16:00  Letters 
33:00 And the Winners Are . . .
39:00 What'cha Been Losing Lately?
58:00 Crazy ASL Stories

This episode features tiny clips from Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas, and the Narada Christmas Collection

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ASL Extra #23: Priority Target

Welcome to yet another ASL Extra episode! We are pleased to present another Starter Kit scenario for you beginners to enjoy. The scenario we chose is S13 Priority Target, and the format is Play by Play which means that it is a live game that Dave attempts to narrate effectively. Eric Ortega's German Falschirmjagers assault the combined British, Australian, and Greek force fielded by Zach Emberton, as they defend three AA guns. You may need ASL Starter Kit #2 in order to play along as the action commences -- either that, or a vivid imagination. At the very least you could lay out board X in order to look at the hexes as we refer to them.

LINKS
You can find the photos of this game here.
An example of a too-timid German attack at Merric's Musings Blog
Greg Syferd's replay on Gamesquad Forums 

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Episode 151: What's Up With That?

We are ever so grateful to welcome back Zach and Rich to the Broadcast Foxhole to continue the second part of the boat scenario series. So once again you'll want to batten down the hatches, and get everything in ship-shape and Bristol fashion before you settle in to have a listen. After a little chit-chat we discuss Special Ops #6 Summer 2015 and discover what ASL stuff you might find in there. ASL Action Pack #11 is reviewed and the components discussed. There are four scenarios covered, but the bulk of the discussion goes to U36 Operation Switchback, U37 Scheldt Fortress South and U38 Clearing the Breskens Pocket. Grab a paddle so you don't end up a creek without one.

LINKS
Photos of the game being described can be found here:
U36 Operation Switchback
U37 Scheldt Fortress
In case you missed part one. Episode 148: The De Minimus Contingent

SHOW TIMES
1:00 What's Up With This Chat?
5:00 What's in the Box?
23:20 What, no GG Drift Counter?!?
26:00 What 'cha Been Playin' Lately?
1:23:15 What Was Dave's 1,000th Game?
1:24:21 Total Running Time


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Episode 150: T2HS Greatest Hits Part V

ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME?

Sorry, we're not. This one includes episode 62 through 75. Look on the bright side, we've been told this series concludes once we get to episode 100.

Total Running Time - 2:37:25

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Episode 149: Halloweenzerfaust

Gather round if you dare while we croak up some horrifying, shocking, terrifying, and paralyzing banter. These stories will have you running for the cover of a splash-a-torium or frantically seeking succor in the flush-a-teria.

But if you can survive that fright-fest, there's some very good Advanced Squad Leader talk to be had as well. For example, after much anticipation and procrastination, we finally got around to playing something from the East Side Gamers Zombie Pak. "They're coming for you, Barbara," but fortunately Barbara was equipped with machine guns and mortars.

Then we get into a re-visit of ASL Journal 2, a jam-packed collection of articles, scenarios, tips and history. If you don't own this issue, you can remedy the situation by visiting the MMP web site; this baby has been reprinted and is just waiting for you to plunk down a few bucks so you can own a copy.

SHOW TIMES
17:00 - What Have You Been Playing Lately
22:20 - ASL Journal 2

SHOW LINKS
Zombie Pak by East Side Gamers
Journal 2 by MMP
The ASL Article Index

A reminder about our upcoming venture into another show. You man want to read and watch:
Book: The Last Citadel by David L Robbins
Movie: Cross of Iron

This episode brought to you by Killian's Red

Be warned when listening to this episode: No one can hear you scream.

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Episode 148: The De Minimus Contingent

Just when you thought it was safe to get back into the water, here we are with another BOAT episode. Zach Emberton and Rich Spilky join us in the broadcast canoe to discuss, analyze and dissect two boat scenarios Gavins Gamble and The Dinant Bridgehead. They bring an after action report, tactical tips and Rich presents the latest in his esteemed chart series - the new boat charts. If you would like a refresher on boat rules you can revisit our Episode #121.

CONTEST! You have until October 31st to join our contest to win the new Ritter OBA Cards, Critical Hit #1 magazine, the new St. Louis CBI: The Lost Theater game pack or a T2HS Hat. These are likely to be the best prizes you may ever see offered on this poor man's podcast.

We dive right in to a What's in the Box segment with a look at the wonderful OBA Cards by Derek Ritter. It's an amazing set of cards. Kind of puts those T2HS OBA cards to shame. Well, you can always place our deck on the table to help you feel like we are right there gaming with you.

SHOW  TIMES
1:00      Bantero
7:00      Hat Sale and Contest Announcements
10:30    What's in the Box?
18:00    Letters
34:00    Boat Scenarios and Tactics, Gavin's Gamble
1:15:15 Total Running Time

LINKS
Photos for The Dinant Bridgehead
Photos for Gavin's Gamble
Derek Ritter's OBA Cards - Get Them Here
Or Get Them Here

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