Episode 94: No Place Like Cholm

We're officially into summer now -- and we know this not because the Earth's northern semi-axis reached its greatest inclination toward our home star (the Sun), but because Dave is out of school and Jeff has begun mixing icy beverages for recording sessions. We're hoping the relaxed work schedules will allow us to get caught up on at least some of the many topics, products and interviews we've got on the Advanced Squad Leader to-do list.

Herein we finally get a look at Dave's copy of Kampfgruppe Scherer: The Shield of Cholm from the fabulous folks at Le Franc Tireur. It's been burning a hole in Dave's collection for lo these past months, so we're feeling much relief at finally unleashing it. And man, it doesn't disappoint. It's got winter maps, perspective artwork and . . . a girl's high school! Who could ask for anything more?

Of course, we also take time to share some wonderful letters. And Dave gives a right proper book report on Hell & Highwater, a history of the Canada's vital and victorious participation in the Italian campaign.

You're gonna like this episode, even if you live south of the equator!

SHOW GUIDE
1:00 Chit-chat
8:00  Letters
27:15 Box Art Review -- Kampfgruppe Scherer
29:30 Whats in the Box? -- Kampfgruppe Scherer
56:30 Book Review: Hell & Highwater
1:16:15 Total Running Time

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Our Facebook Page
ASL Chicago web site

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Episode 93: Where's the Wasabi?

One of the notable characteristics and attractions of wasabi is while it burns with some pleasurable intensity, its affects are relatively short lived. Chili pepper chemistry, on the other hand, is oil-based and so its affects are more prolonged. This episode is like a blistering chili pepper; it will blast you with pleasure straight away, yet the burning delight will linger long after we sign off.

Letters are conspicuously absent this time as there is so much other stuff to talk about. After some chit chat about beer and wasabi-laced seaweed, Jeff introduces Dave to Sabaton, a heavy metal band whose songs are based on famous historical battles, including many engagements from World War II. You like "chrome" in your Advanced Squad Leader? How about heavy metal? Then we talk about what we've been playing lately. We pull two nice items from The Box. Jeff reveals his recently acquired copy of Blood Reef: Tarawa and Dave goes through MMP's scenario pack, Best of Friends.

2:00 Somewhat entertaining banter
13:00 Music to Game By
20:00 What've You Been Playing Lately?
37:00 What's In the Box?
1:25:38  TOTAL

Sabaton
Best of Friends
Tarawa
Tarawa: Story of a Battle

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Episode 92: Tank-Hunting, Krupnikas-Drinking Heroes

Hey all! We have another really big show for you here, as Ed Sullivan would say. There are letters that spark all kinds of Advanced Squad Leader topics. Dave presents his review of the classic World War II film Saving Private Ryan. We continue our series on the Japanese with a look at the fanatically fun Tank-Hunter Hero. If you have been wondering what is being played at the PAASL club meetings lately you will be able to find out at the end of this episode. The members give a little report on the scenarios they played. Very enjoyable!

SHOW GUIDE
1:00 Banter and Letters
37:00 Movie Review
49:50 The Japanese: Part Two (TH Heroes & Other Rules)
1:13:30 PAASL Update
1:40:30 Total Running Time







LINKS
World of Tanks: Japanese Anti-Tank Assaults
ASLML Hero Q & A
When is a Tank Hunter Hero Removed Q & A on Gamesquad
The Marvelous Drink - Krupnikas

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Episode 91: Round Table #3 The Last of The Last Bid

We know that you will be distraught to discover that this may, very well be, the last podcast about scenario RB5 The Last Bid.  It certainly is the definitive podcast about that scenario. The defending Russians (Tom Barkalow and David Kleinschmidt), have an in depth conversation about their victory against the Germans (Mark Woods and Dave Timonen).  We discuss our triumphs and tragedies, as well as our victories and defeats.  There's great tactical advice, and a heap of Advanced Squad Leader talk, contained here in.........as usual.

The Russian Left (Dave v. Dave)

The Russian Right (Tom v. Mark)

The Center

SHOW GUIDE
1:00 The Last Bid Discussion
8:00 The Last Bid Discussion

36:30 The Last Bid Discussion

1:26:40 Total Running Time

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Episode 90: Counter Attack

We've been doing this for ninety episodes (not including all the ASL Extras) over the last five years, and Jeff is ready for some [more] reward, respect and homage. So today we start the campaign to get his name on a counter. But he can't do it alone. Listen to this episode for details on how to help him in this offensive (adj) offensive (noun). MMP, watch out for Jeff's Counter Attack!

We also open some letters, as usual. And fortunately for Advanced Squad Leader fans, Dave brings us back on topic with a review of ASL Journal 1's article on PTO and two more Journals (5 and 6) for Box Art Review.

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Episode 89: Turning to the Japanese

Greetings honorable Advanced Squad Leader fanatics and listeners of this honorable podcast.  Yasumi-masu. With the impending release of Rising Sun, we thought we'd take a moment to peek through the bamboo and take a gander at the rules for Japanese infantry.  But first, we present some interesting letters, and take a look at FT127 In the Mouth of Madness. Listen well to Sensei David and Sensei Jeffery.
Hajime-masu! (is that Japanese for "Clink and drink?")

Dave's model of Frankenstein

Dave needs to clip his counters

SHOW GUIDE
1:00 Random Banter

8:00 Letters
36:30 In the News

40:00 What We Been Playing There at the ASL Open 2013
52:30 The Japanese: Part One (Infantry)
1:28:25 Total Running Time

LINKS

Curtis Brooks Blog - Playing of FT127 In the Mouth of Madness
A Board Game Geek Look at Code of Bushido
Museumfest Wargame Weekend in Eastpointe Michigan, May 17 & 18, 2013

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