The 2 Half-Squads

The Advanced Squad Leader podcast

The 2 Half-Squads is a games podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 423 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The 2 Half-Squads, a games show with 423 episodes published.

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  Episode #394

  Episode 394: Back to the Fort

  Oct 2, 202648 min

  What?!? ANOTHER12 minutes of banter? Yes, but at least you get to hear about Jeff's work and Dave's Aldi Adventure. But there's more! A great way to make your own playing cards for the games you love! Then we get into the meat of the show with the entertaining, and informative, long time Advanced Squad Leader player Gary Fortenberry. This second half of our conversation with Gary covers some of his time with Avalon Hill, thoughts about the rules, the transition to MMP from AH. We talk about tournaments, other games, Curt Schilling and our dads. Did you know that there is a Magic the Gathering/Poker player connection? After listening to this show, we can say "Now you do!" SHOW LINKS Apollo's Templates SHOW TIMES 01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat 12:00 Gary Fortenberry 48:01Total Running Time The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions , and kind donations from listeners like you. The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel .

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  Episode #393

  Episode 393: Fantabulous Fortenberry

  Sep 17, 202645 min

  After 12 minutes of banter that covers Jeff's annual fishing trip and Dave's Civil War trip we get into the meat of the show with the prodigious and informative long time Advanced Squad Leader player Gary Fortenberry. In this, the first half of our conversation with Gary covers some of his time in the military, the early days of the famous fanzines like, Fire for Effect, In Contact and of course, Gary's ASLUG publication. Jeff and Dave get a personal lesson on how to use the special boards that Gary designed, like 1a, 2a, etc. NOW we will always remember how to align them. The conversation ends with his time at Avalon Hill. Next up, part two! SHOW LINKS None SHOW TIMES 01: Chitty Chitty Chat Chat 12:00 Gary Fortenberry 45:36 Total Running Time The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions , and kind donations from listeners like you. The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel .

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  Episode #392

  Episode 392: Return to St. Louis

  Sep 1, 202647 min

  Our interviews from St. Louis ASL continue in this very episode! First man up is Dave Pope, a fascinating individual that, has developed some scenarios and is working on a project to de-mystify the Advanced Squad Leader rules. It would fix some grammar that is not too well, and possibly utilize more bullet points, and he wants to work with MMP on it. Dave would like to start a gaming group in the Southwest Missouri area and is looking for players. Contact us if you are interested in joining! Second interview is Rich Domovich, who gives us an update on his ASL adventures, he attends several international tournaments every year. Amazing! Steve Tinsley joins us for his first appearance on the show and we finish the show with another visit with Paul Works who gives us an update on the Kansas City ASL stuff including the WWI development, and some new scenario packs in the works. SHOW LINKS St. Louis ASL SHOWTIMES 00:01 Banter 7:50 Dave Pope 19:20 Rich Domovich 25:20 Steve Tinsley 29:30 Paul Works 48:38 Total Running Time This show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons! Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine. The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel

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  Episode #391

  Episode 391: Gateway Arch Goodies: St. Louis Interviews

  Aug 14, 202639 min

  Jeff sends Dave forth to a St. Louis adventure. He returns with 10 interviews that will fill many a show. And, fill it with quality content, instead of the usual blather. First interview is Jim Burris, the tournament director. Jim gives us an update on the standings, the history of the tourny, and some rule tips too! Francis Biss was kind enough to talk with us for the first time, telling us of his start in gaming and tournament experiences. Francis is an original Purple Boxer! We finish the show with another visit with Doug Kirk who gives us an update on the Advanced Squad Leader events in his life, as well as his ASL preferences. Before Dave set out on his road trip adventure, he managed to cut the freon line on his AC unit at home. Details related in the Banter segment. Yikes! Go forth ASLer"s everywhere! SHOW LINKS St. Louis ASL SHOWTIMES 00:01 Dramatic Presentation: Dave Sent Forth 1:45 Banter 12:30 Jim Burris 24:00 Francis Biss 30:00 Doug Kirk 38:38 Total Running Time

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  Episode #390

  Episode 390: Ghost Rider Fire and Art du Pont

  Aug 3, 20261 hour

  Mike has brought along ASL Action Pack #22: A World at War. We open this box and find 3 new maps and 12 new scenarios and take a gander at this fine product. Does a pin result affect a motorcyclist? Can a motorcycle Bog? We don't know but we are about to find out. It is time to finish the motorcycle rules that we started last show. Dennis visits to review the art on the Chef du Pont box. And he provided the lyrics to the opening song, Never Gonna Give it Up. We think the lyrics are clear enough in the song and don't need to be listed here. SHOW LINKS Action Pack #22 SHOWTIMES00:01 Song 05:00 What's in the Box? 20:00 Rules 17:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately? 24:00 Rules 59:35 Total Running Time

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