The 2 Half-Squads: Advanced Squad Leader Podcast

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.

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SHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat7:20 Letters18:15 What Have You Been Playing Lately?23:00 Rules
Photo by Louis Padol44:00 Total Running Time

Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.

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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.

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Banzai 19.1

Banzai 25. 2

SHOW TIMES01: Christmas Medley Song3:50 Interview with VinnyPhoto by Louis Padol100:00 Total Running Time

Rally Phase Records Presents!A Holiday Medley (a parody)
Concept and Lyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad Singers

Lyrics are posted on the Youtube version
which has some fun photos. Check it out.

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Banter includes a bit about Halloween and a Trip to the Kenosha Civil War Museum to hear author and
historian Lance Herdegen discuss his new book Opening Manassas. What we have played lately is Scenario FT206: FDL Chaung. And a little D&D. Some letters from listeners are read. In the Box is Journal 15.

And we wrap things up with a little Box Art Review of the cover of Journal 15.

Rally Phase Records Presents!A.T.T. (a parody)
Concept and Lyrics by Dennis DonovanMixing Mark ShontzMusic by Blind Squirrel(Drums - Mark, Bass Guitar - Ray,Lead Guitar - Kevin, Vocals - Dennis)

Oi, Oi, OiSee me calculate To Hit Rollson my QRDC ScreenWant the best shot I can get If you know what I meanTarget type is on the left you seeand the range is on the right.
Ain't got no Acq. No Bore sight Base is 7 right?
There is no TEM on To Hit right?ATT is the target type.ATT Firepower is halved you knowATT on the I.F.T. roll. div>
Concealed, LV that adds a +3on the To Hit man, place a large Acq. on the target hex, understand. So load up that ordnance, warm up those dice. Recheck those numbers, then roll those dice, HE is coming down. Let's not mess around.
I'll use ATT as target type, ATT Firepower is halved right?ATT on the I.F.T. roll.ATT - HE will explodeOi, Oi, Oi

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Author of Opening Manassas
LFT Deluxe Pack

SHOW TIMES01: ATT Song3:50 Banter
4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?
20:00 Letters35:00 Box Art Review
48:45 Total Running Time

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What we reveal will make you question everything. Why are there so many ASL rules? Why is there
still banter on this show? When will it all end?
Be warned. The lack of surprising answers may shock you. But we do discuss our recent games of Stargrave, Frostgrave and a look at Dave and Dave's game of FT 205 SCRAGGY from Le Franc Tireur. We also take a look at The Song of Medusa Scenario by Scott Mullins. And we wrap things up with a little Box Art Review of the cover of Mannerheim Cross. This review was written by Dennis Donovan.

Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.
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Dave's Frost Giants Daughters Frostgrave Scenario

SHOW TIMES01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat4:00 Whatcha Been Playing Lately?
17:00 Grumble Jones Medusa Scenario24:30 ASL eOpen Announcement35:00 Box Art Review
52:45 Total Running Time

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We are stunned to welcome the Marvelous Mike Ryzy and Indomitable Dennis Donovan once again as we try to recall the Inherent Crew rules. We have a Quiz Show/Rules segment covering Rule D5 Inherent Crews! We won't abandon you, so don't self-destruct folks, just see your counselor.

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SHOW TIMES01: Opening Song
2:47 Rules/Quiz Show54:15 Total Running Time

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