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You won't believe the stunning facts that Advanced Squad Guru Tom Meier reveals on this show. We considered making a whole lot of edits, but decided to leave the scandalous parts in, just for your wanton and scurrilous satisfaction. What We Have Played Lately is Scenario FB17: Stalingrad Redux. In the Box is March Madness 2025 Scenario Pack: Schnake Eyes!  Check out the scenarios here.SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:00  What's in the Box?22:00 Contest Winner Announced25:00 Interview with Tom Meier47:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?57:42  Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSStalingrad Redux on ASL Scenario Archive Download this episode (right click and save)

Summer is fast approaching and so is the next episode. We just can't believe how fast time flies. Or how SHOCKING this episode is. Scott Mullins discusses how to track your ASL games, using the ASL Archive and other methods. Matt Zajak discusses his background and his campaign games with his buddies, as well as his favorite miniature ancients rule set, favorite Advanced Squad Leader tournaments and scenarios, basically all things ASL. Most importantly Matt discusses his travels to Russia and help with the Ponyri game. We even dare to chat about our wives (and it's all good).Dave forgets that he has played 1,402 games so far.How about that opening song? The lyrics were provided by Rob Banozic and the song was performed by The 2 Half Squad Singers. It originally appeared on #205SHOW LINKSBox Cars Again BlogWWII Wayfinder on YoutubeSHOWTIMES00:01 Song: He's Got Really Hot Snake Eyes04:00 Banter08:10 Scott Mullins26:45 Matt Zajac1:00:05 Total Running TimeREALLY HOT SNAKE-EYES(to the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes"Lyrics by Rob Banozic)His rolls are always lowI've never seen 'em highHis dice are never coldHe's got really hot snake-eyesHe'll turn the MGs on youYou won't pass a check twiceIt's cold as East Front snowHe's got really hot snake-eyesAnd they'll break you, they'll crit-hit youThey're the bones that will defeat youThey're atrocious, 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushGod! why do I always roll so high, he's got really hot snake-eyesYou like your +3 stoneThe place to stand and fightBut all you do is moanHe's got really hot snake-eyesHe'll take a '1' shot on youAnd roll those wicked diceUntil you give up, tooHe's got really hot snake-eyesThey'll DM you, when he plays youTrash your plan with the dice he loans youThey're ferocious 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushAll the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyesAnd they'll break you, they'll crit-hit youThey're the bones that will defeat youThey're atrocious, 'cause he always gets theRolls that make the stacks crushAll the boys think it's just fine, to get really hot snake-eyes Download this episode (right click and save)

Hey Dude, an innocent Sunday drive to the Hollywood Bowl box office with my dad, turns into a mudslide of deep hometown memories. QUOTE: "If you don't drive through your hometown, are you really in your hometown?" LULLABY: "Hooray for Hollywood" (Whitling/Mercer) MUSICIANS/CAST:  John Fogerty, Joan Anderson, George Clooney, Billy Strings, Bob Dylan LOCATIONS: The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, Hollywood Way, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Studio, Universal Studios, Cahuenga Pass, Highland Ave., Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood High, Burbank High, North Hollywood High, In-N-Out Burger, Director's Guild, Laugh Factory, Laurel Canyon, Mt. Olympus, Laurel Canyon County Store, Mulholland Drive, San Fernando Valley ("The Valley"), Fryman Canyon Park, Capenter Avenue School, Ventura Blvd., Thrifty's, Studio City Theater, Carney's, Pinz Bowling Alley, Sportsman's Lodge, Weddington Golf & Tennis, Harvard-Westlake, Ringside Liquor, Henry's Tacos, Woodbridge Park, Jennifer's Coffee, Tujunga Village, Ernie's Taco House  PROPS: Saturday Stairs, "The Californians", Little League, "Rocky"  MUSIC: "All Along the Watchtower" SOUNDS: birds, gravel, footsteps, "The 5 Freeway",  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes   PHOTO: "Fogerty at the Bowl" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: May 26, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 16:29   FILE SIZE: 9MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Hey Dude, I took my dad to see Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival at The Hollywood Bowl and it somehow magically restored my faith in my own home town. QUOTE: "I would call it a borderline spiritual experience..." LULLABY: "California Sober" by Billy Strings MUSICIANS/CAST: Willie Nelson, P-22 (mountain lion), Ricky Gervais, Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, Bob Dylan, Cate Blanchett, Deadheads, Jimi Hendrix LOCATIONS: The Hollywood Bowl, Ventura Blvd, Universal City, Burbank, Griffith Park, LA Zoo, Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, LA County, Hollywood HIlls, California, Hollywood, Cahuenga Pass  PROPS: pandemic, Saturday Stairs, Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Cross, American Flag, California Flag, pot, weed, vaping, contact high, threading  MUSIC: "Whatever", The Beatles, "California Sober", "All Along the Watchtower", John Wesley Harding SOUNDS: plane, gravel, footsteps,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes  wind PHOTO: "Hollywood Bowl Outlaw" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: May 18, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 19:28  FILE SIZE: 10MB HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Comic book writer and confirmed pal, Aubrey Sitterson returns to the Talksplode lounge to discuss his new Image Series, Free Planet, new beginnings, self confidence, and comics as art objects, among other things. It's a new day, with a new series, and a new outlook on what kind of comics he wants to make. It's fun and lively and you just might learn something, if you listen real good. Total Running Time: 01:25:58 Music:“Space God"Witch   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MMP does not want you to know about all the other games that exist in the world. We would never spend time on this show discussing games like Dungeons and Dragons, Settlers of Cataan, or Twilight Imperium, because we are such Advanced Squad Leader loyalists and Fan Boys.  Or would we now? In this very show, Jim Burris gives us an update on the St. Louis Tournament and what HE has been playing lately. James Treu gives us his gaming background and says hello. We also manage to read a few letters.  SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:30  Jim Burris23:30 Letters41:00 Contest Winner Announced42:00 James Treu47:39 Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSMatt Quinton's Youtube Matt Quinton's Discord  Download this episode (right click and save)

It's an unbelievable show with stunning bombshells dropping all over the show. We continue our interviews from March Madness with Rick Reinesch, who gives us a great insiders take on the new Mannerheim Cross as well as many other interesting tidbits.  Jeff DeYoung also graces us with an interview and we have a thoroughly enjoyable time hearing the bombshell that Jeff drops on us. AMAZING!SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:30  Rick Reinisch40:00 Jeff DeYoung55:30 Total Running Time Download this episode (right click and save)

In the Box we find Slaughter at Ponyri. In this episode we take the time to have a first look at the components and the terrain rules included with this powerful looking game. We continue our interviews from March Madness with Dave Mareske, who give us a great preview of the new March Madness 2025 Scenario Pack Snake Eyes, as well as many other interesting tidbits.  On with the show!Opening song is a new one, Minimum Move!SHOWTIMES0:1 Song Minimum Move!2:00  Interesting Chat10:00  What's In the Box?37:18 Interview with Dave Mareske54:21 Total Running TimeMinimum Move(based on Minimum Wage by They Might Be Giants)Lyrics: Louis PadolVocals: The 2 Half Squad Singers"Minimum Move"SHOWTIMES0:1 Song Minimum Move2:00  Interesting Chat18:00  After Action Report45:00 What's in the Box?1:03:40 Total Running Time Download this episode (right click and save)

In Conversation, Ep.16 | Two-time Emmy and CAS-nominated Re-recording Mixer Sherry Klein CAS shares her journey of breaking through barriers in her over 40-year career—from musician to live sound engineer, then to record engineer, and finally to re-record mixer. Her credits include Burn Notice, Queen of the South, New Amsterdam, Bull, Sons of Anarchy, and The Shield. This interview was conducted by Karol Urban CAS MPSE and recorded in Los Angeles, CA. Total Running Time: 00:59

Dave made it to March Madness and all Jeff got was a lousy T-Shirt.  Actually it is a cool T-Shirt of the Korean design.  Dave got the 2025 T from Kansas City ASL guys that has all participants on the back as various leader or  Hero counters. There will be a lot of interviews in the show this year and we will start with Paul Works and Dan Best, who give us a great preview of the WWI game as well as many other interesting tidbits.  On with the show!Opening song was a repeat from episode 204, DC Hero.SHOWTIMES0:1 Song DC HERO4:00  Interesting Chat18:00  Interview with Dan Best and Paul Works54:21 Total Running TimeDC Hero-- Concept: Dennis Donovan-- Lyrics: Dennis Donovan, Rich Spilky, Stephen Stewart-- Vocals: Stephen Stewart-- Mixing/Technical: Jim BeraPlayin' ASL, in the P.T.O.The Marines vs. Jappos, Code of BushidoRead all the SSRs, and I started to schemeComing up with a plan, when I noticed something:There is one DEMO, to blow stuff awayAnd with a gleam in my eyes, I knew I'd found the way:There's a Japanese private, in the Second World WarWasn't sure how to use one, but he knew for sureThat one DEMO, felt good in his handsDidn't take long, to understandJust one DEMO, will beat the foeBut a one-way ticket, for DC heroesSo he did a banzai           No way he'd get dropped   With his H.E. man purse           Those Yankee Devils will be stopped!By a DC Hero,For Nippon he will die!He's a DC HeroHe's got one  DEMO,DC Hero Yankees will die!DC Hero   Yankees will die!He won't sur-vive this fight.On a road without a name, out on CorregidorThere's a Sherman Tank Dozer, stopped in hex G4Yeah, this day is his last, filled with lots of painThat one  DEMO, gonna win the gameSo he started chargin'8 MF enough?But if he gets wounded Gettin to the target will be tough!For a DC Hero   for Nippon he will die!He's a DC Hero   for Nippon he'll die!YEAH   DC HERO   Nippon he'll die!That one DEMO,      Nippon he'll die!He's gonna win   Gonna win tonightSHOWTIMES0:1 Song DC HERO4:00  Interesting Chat18:00  After Action Report45:00 What's in the Box?57:10 Total Running Time 

This is the moment that Mannerheim Cross is presented to the world!  Bounding Fire Productions is bringing down the hammer with this one.  In this episode we cover the contents of said game. The components and maps and such. The winner of Best of Friends 2 is announced also.SHOW LINKSBest of Friends on the ArchiveSHOW TIMES01: Bantero12:01 Contest BoF2 Winner Draw13:20 What's in the Box? 47:03 Total Running TimeThe 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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Scott Snyder has been a heavy hitter in the comic book world basically since he first arrived on the scene with Vertigo's American Vampire, and just took off from there, basically taking ownership of the Batman franchise for years. Josh and Scott talk about that start in comics, and then why he returned to Mr. Wayne with Absolute Batman today, not to mention a slew of creator owned, all original stories like Dark Spaces: Wildfire, and Dungeon, Barnstormers, Clear, and on and on. Scott also fearlessly talks about his struggles personally and professionally over those years. It's a long talk, but it might leave you wanting more. Total Running Time: 01:42.29 Music: “Burn the Witch" Radiohead   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Dennis for another roaring song parody to get this show off on the right foot.  Reminding usto establish those fields of fire. Lastly we take a deep dive into Best of Friends 2 Advanced Squad Leader Scenario pack that brings us some of the fantastic work from our friends in Sweden. SHOW LINKSBest of Friends on the ArchiveMario's Dice TowersSHOW TIMES01: Song Fields of Fire (Lyrics by Dennis Donovan)2:31 Bantero39:00 Letters40:10 What's in the Box?  Best of Friends 254:06 Total Running TimeFields of Fire  LyricsSo said the father to his son“Cover the city on board one,Same for the big hill to westWhether in tournies or playtest.”“Av'nues of approach you must scryHow else to make the en'my die?Make sure to watch for fire lanesAnd to play the bore sight game!”“Cover the flanksAgainst cavalry and tanksCover your frontWith Fields of Fire!”“Remember to pre-reg and deployRemember rout paths to destroyRemember always play your bestRemember, ah, I forget the rest.”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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Get ready to play a lot of VAASAL during this years ASL eOpen 2025. We talk with Dave Goldman who explains how to sign up, how the tournament works and other details.  It is one of the largest online tournaments.  You can actually win some cash prizes! Register today.  And Dave does a deep dive into Action Pack 14. SHOW LINKSASLOPEN.ORGSHOW TIMES01: Song PTO (Lyrics by Dennis Donovan)2:31 Interview with Dave Goldman39:00 Another contest winner40:10 What's in the Box?  AP1459:35 Total Running TimeStartin' PTO, with a good friend of mineIt's the Allies vs. Nippon,  1939Been wantin' to get play it now, yeah it's finally timeWe're gonna bust it out, set it up, check it out, PTOWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, startin' PTO) wa wahWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, learnin' PTO) wa wahWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, playin' PTO) wa wahWah-waaaah (Yeah, yeah, lovin' PTO) wa wahWah-waaaah (We're, doin'  PTO) wa wahWe'll play it on the main lands, and the Pacific islesLearning the Chapter G rules, it'll take quite a whileAll the HASLs and campaign games, really drive us wildC'mon and bring it on, set it up, check it out, PTOYeah, I spent all my money, and bought the PTO(buyin' it up, sortin' it out)Got a Gung Ho and BRT, and then Code of Bushido (openin' it up, checkin' it out)Took it out to our club meet, for tell-and-show, yeah, yeah(settin' it up, layin' it out)Yeah, it' the coolest thing around, tell your buddies it won't let you downWe're gonna bust it out, set it up, try it out, PTOThe 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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

You can't have a better person than Bret Hildebran to come on the show.  We are lucky enough to have him grace the Broadcast Foxhole with his wisdom and insight as the Director of Advanced Squad Leader Oktoberfest Tournament in Ohio.  It is the largest tournament in terms of ASL players in attendance. SHOW LINKSASLOK.ORGSHOW TIMES00:31 Interview with Bret Hildebran55:00 Bret draws the contest winner57:31 Total Running TimeThe 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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Once upon a time, Kyle sent us a letter about playing Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Solitaire (or solo). Kyle plays both sides and he does not have a split personality.  Although, in the picture to the right it does look like his defense has been frustrated by his own attack. Join us as Kyle reminds us why we like full ASL, other games, and most importantly why Starter Kit is so good, and why playing against yourself has it's virtues. SHOW LINKSNone TodaySHOW TIMES00:31 Interview with Kyle Beach51:11 Total Running TimeThe 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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Happy Holidays All!  Jump into the Broadcast Foxhole with us and hear a What Have You Been Playing Lately segment that covers Dave and Dave's game of Scenario FB 13: Don't Economize. What better way to enjoy the holidays than having a listen and sipping some warm cider along with that nice big bowl of Sugar Tanks. After that we open our present and find Action Pack 13 in the box. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and Happy New Year!SHOW TIMES0:02  Sugar Tanks Song3:00 Banter10:00 Letters22:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?39:00 What's in the Box?46:00 Total Running TimeSHOW LINKSSugar Tanks Video Game (they stole our idea)Women's Sugar Tank Top (they also stole our idea)The 2 Half Squads is brought to you by our sponsors Bounding Fire Productions and our wonderful Patreon and Paypal sponsors.Lyrics to Sugar Tanks (lyrics by D. Donovan, performed by Aaron Kleinschmidt)I Sugar, oh Tanky, TankyIt's breakfast cereal, and you'll soon be wanting some. Tankies, have lot's of sugar, they taste like candy corn, and they look like Panzer II's.You just can't believe the tastiness when when eating them. You just can't believe the crunchiness when when eating them. They are so crunchy oh, it's true. Ah, Tankies, they're honey roasted, they are pure sugar dude and they've got some caffeine too. Yummy Tankies, with extra sugar, they taste like victory. And they might have some nutrients too. When you have a bite, you'll know how good these tanks can be.Dump some in a bowl then pour some cold milk over them. Pour a big bowl for me. Pour a little cold milk on them buddy!  Oh, Tanky, Tankies.  Give them a whirl. The views and opinions expressed on this show are not necessarily those of The 2 Half Squads. 

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Getting this one done a bit late, but is it really better late than never? Mike Ryzy joins us in the podcast foxhole as we take a look at the Gun rules and Action Pack #13. The sound is a bit staticky at points so bear with us. Dave talks about the movie Red One and his upcoming Frostgrave game. He just never shuts up and he is a showoff.  SHOWTIMES0:02 OBJECTIVE SCHMIDT Parody Song (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by the T2HS Singers)3:34 Greetings and Chat about Earthquake Rules10:20 Gun Rules30:20 Dave Talks of Red One and Frostgrave Christmas Game42:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by January 13)31:50 Box Art Review49:00 Total Running Time                                                    SHOW LINKSGI Joe Recoiless ToyFrostgrave Christmas ScenarioMannerheim CrossOBJECTIVE SCHMIDT SONGTo the tune of “I Saw Three Ships”Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad SingersObjective Schmidt is coming soon, by BFP for ASLObjective Schmidt is coming soon, this news you can't be ignoringIt comes with 2 new HASL maps, of Vossenack and KommerschmidtAnd 18 new scenarios, one of which is a campaign.There won't be a big magazine, just a booklet with some pages.Of HSR's and CG stuff, and the historical background.And what price tag will OS bring, one hundred clams? I'd gladly pay.Which release date are you thinking? BFP we are imploring.And all the souls on earth shall sing, on release day, on release day.I hope it's what Santa will bring on Christmas Day in the morning.Then let us all rejoice again when comes the day, when comes the day?More new stuff from the three wise men, who sleigh us with all their new products. Download this episode (right click and save)

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. He's been on the show before, but that was before Mitch's Meteoric Rise™. Largely known as Tom King's most prolific collaborator on Sheriff of Babylon, Mister Miracle, Strange Adventures, and many Batman stories over the years. Now he's about to release his first non-Tom™ comic in years, working with Tim Seeley on the upcoming Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double Features #1. Plus you can learn more about his upcoming docu-series, The United States of Bourbon. You'll get that and some deep comic book craft talk, and the beauty of the nine panel grid. Total Running Time: 01:09:22 Music: “Casanova, Baby" The Gaslight Anthem   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ASLOK interviews continue with an interview with Alan Findlay of Broken Ground Design. Alan walks us through all of the amazing new products that are available. He gives us a super close up look. Thank you Alan.  Remember to volunteer to playtest the Chaco Wars scenarios for Steve Swann and Alan.  Box Art Review makes it's return featuring the art from Journal #14. We end with a brief look at a game that Bendis and Summers (they're famous) played at ASLOK. SHOWTIMES0:02 MASH Parody Song (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by The 2 Half-Squads Singers)3:34 Greetings 12:00 Interview with Alan Findlay 27:00 Contest Drawing29:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by December 13)31:50 Box Art Review40:45 Bendis and Summers Play at ASLOK45:05 Total Running Time                                                    M*A*S*H  KOREA SONGLyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad SingersThe Forgotten War is here you seeA new venture for MMP It's Post World War 2, you see The Korean War in the ‘50s [REFRAIN]:In Forgotten War the scene is The UN, ROKs and MarinesVersus the KPA and the ChineseThe Chosin Few designers knowThey put into it heart and SeoulIf they screwed up module 15That they'd be in some deep kimchiThere are new rules pages Updated Chapter H is Included with 16 scenarios The 4 new maps have rough terrainWhich Chapter W explains There's 7 brand-new counter sheetsThe jet aircraft are pretty neatForgotten War will cost usAbout one hundred dollahsAnd I will take three copies if you pleaseI brave man once asked PerryTo tell us “When will it ship, please?”Is it to be or not to beWhy oh why ask me?Did you see the new box?Papyrus font really ROKsand you can figure the rules out with some ease. Download this episode (right click and save)

Hey, look what's in the mailbag!  We got some letters, and we open the show with that. After a look at some cool technological advances in playing aids, Wai Wong and Jonathan Kay from Canada give us a look at ASLOK and their thoughts on all things Advanced Squad Leader. SHOW TIMES0:32 Banter3:40 Letters16:10 Latest ASL Gaming Aids42:00 Interview with Jonathan Kay and Wai Wong49:44 Total Running TimeLINKSVictory Games on Youtube Download this episode (right click and save)

Don't take the wrong way to Cinicnnati.  ASLOK's not there!  ASLOK was near Cleveland, in Aurora,Ohio as a matter of fact. this show features two of our interviews from the tourney. The first is with Ed Beekman of the North Texas Shootout Tournament.  Ed discusses his gaming background and the Northern branch of the ASL gaming groups. And he offers a copy of "A Fistful of Scenarios Pack" as a prize. Offer ends 11/15/2024.  Dave Wiesanhahn joins us and gives us the scoop on the DC Conscripts. SHOW TIMES0:02 Song "Wrong Way to Cincinnati"3:40 Banter16:10 Interview with Ed Beekman25:10 What Have You Been Playing Lately?31:00 Interview with Dave Weisenhahn51:51 Total Running TimeLINKSDC CosncriptsASL North Texas ShootoutLYRICS by Dennis DonovanThe Wrong Way, to CincinnatiOff to CincinnatiWent some ALSOK noobs one dayThey were chomping at the bit  and couldn't wait to play.Bringing ‘long ASL goodiesfood and lots of beerTill a wife she got frustratedAnd said  “Listen to me Dear!”Chorus                                  Go to Cleveland, not CincinnatiThat's the wrong way to goGo to Cleveland, not CincinnatiRe-read the directions, Joe!Good luck, darling husbandHope you make it there.Don't take the wrong, wrong way to CincinnatiBecause ASLOK's not there.Joe he sent a rebuffTo his wifey MaryJoSaying, “Should we not quite make it,I will let you know!” “If I make mistakes in driving,Mary, dear,” said he, “Remember, it's the map that's bad,Don't lay the blame on meChorus                                              Go to Cleveland, not Cincinnati... “We can't seem to find ASLOK,we must be close, you know?Would you check on Google MapsAnd tell us where to go?” “Head northwest from Cincinnatilook for the hall of fame.If you can get there in a hurryYou might have time to game!” Download this episode (right click and save)

Oh boy, have we got a show for you!  Not only do we bring back our special guest from last show, Mike Ryzy, but we also give you a great opening SONG with lyrics by D. Donovan and beautiful vocals by Megan K.But that's not all! We also present a rip roaring edition of Quiz Show/ Rules that finishes rule C10. Would you believe that we have  the usual and somewhat interesting BANTER?Not only that, but we also provide you with a look at ASL Action Pack #18: Roads to RangoonSHOW TIMES0:02 Song "All About That Rate"3:40 Rules40:10 Banter47:30 What's in the Box?1:02:20 Total Running TimeLINKSThey are in the write-up above. Look for the blue letters.LYRICSBecause you know I'm all about that rate'Bout that rate, no re-zidI'm all about that rate'Bout that rate, no cowersI'm all about that rate'Bout that rate, no malfingI'm all about that rate'Bout that rate... Yeah, Rate of Fire's, in A9.2And I can make it, make it, it's not that hard to do            'Cause I got that good luck, that all the guys craveAnd all the right rolls in all the right phasesYou'll see my machine guns, workin' that R.O.FYou know my luck's unreal, I just can't make it stopWhen I get lucky rate runs, I use ‘em upBy shooting up all your kill stacks from the bottom to the topYeah, my mentor he told me "Don't worry about the SAN"He says, "Boys like a little more shooty in a fire fight"You know with ordnance, guns and MGs I get rate with them allSo defeating you in two turns – won't take very long(Chorus)I'm bringing shooty back                                              So many shots you'll have a heart attack.So, when we're playing, I know I'll squish you flatBut I'm here to tell you...Gonna shoot up all your kill stacks from the bottom to the topYeah, my mentor he told me "Don't worry about the "SAN"He says, "Boys like a little more shooty in a fire fight"You know I will get a one on the colored die when I rollYo, just letting you know my rate runs can last all year long(Chorus x2)Because you know I'm all about that rate'Bout that rate, no trebleYeah yeah... ohh... You know you like this rate... Hey... Download this episode (right click and save)

In Conversation, Episode 15 Re-recording Mixer Anna Behlmer CAS has been honored with 10 Oscar nominations and 12 CAS nominations in addition to being the 2018 CAS Career Achievement recipient. Through her experiences mixing on such films as Braveheart, L.A. Confidential, Evita, Moulin Rouge, Blood Diamond and Star Trek, she brings an in-depth approach to mixing sound effects to the discussion. Interviewed by Joshua Anderson CAS this episode was recorded in Los Angeles. Total Running Time: 58 minutes

Mike Ryzy brings the box for this show and he gives us a look inside Special Ops #12. Why Special Ops #12? Because it came in the mail. It has a new map and 4 scenarios (2 for Starter Kit), and a look at Jim Bishops article on the third die for R.O.F. Rule C10 finishes off the show for today. SHOW LINKSSpecial Ops #12SHOW TIMES00:01 "ASL Edelweiss" Song2:00 Much Chit Chat12:00 Contest Winner Announced13:00 What's in the Box?29:00 Rules49:43 Total Running Time"ASL Edelweiss" Lyrics by Rich Spilky Performed by The 2 Half Squads SingersA-S-L, A-S-L, Every die roll enchants meRule book thick, games not quick, Line of Sight is no problemEight on the eight is an N-M-C, Will my morale sustain me?A-S-L, A-S-L, Special ammo forever!A-S-L, A-S-L, Please save me from slow players!Wind and rain, brush and grain, Each board looks lovely to meA two is good and a twelve is bad, Yet target types perplex meA-S-L, A-S-L, Skulking safely forever!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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

 Sleeze Freezer! An Advanced Squad Leader parody song replay from episode 180. It relates well to the Heretical rules Sleeze Freeze rule rewrite from last episode. From part one of the Pleva interview.  This show presents part one of said interview. Enjoy!SHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "Sleeze Freezer" Song4:00 Steven Pleva Part Two59:07 Total Running Time"I'm a Sleeze-Freezer" by Jim Bera and Dennis Donovan (not The 2 Half Squads Singers).Victory is only true in fairy tales,Earned by other guys, but not by meLuck was out to get me. That's the way it seemed.When I play Squad Leader I get creamedThen I saw that page About our pet peeverIt's D2.3, and it's quite the findVBMmmmmmm, it's called sleeze-freezing But its not cheating, lighten up guysI thought "maybe I should try a different game."Seems the more I played, the more I lost.What's the use in tryin'? I'll get crushed a-game.When I need a victory, I get slain.Then I read that page, now I'm a sleeze-freezerNot a trace of shame in my mindVBMmmmmmmm, I'm a sleeze-freezer I'm not a cheater, lighten up guysAaaarg. Luck was out to get me.Well that's the way it seemed.Disappointment haunted all my gamesBut then I used that rule, now I'm a sleeze-freezerNot a trace of shame in my mind.Bet your boots, I'm a sleeze-freezer . . . But not a cheater, lighten up guys...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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

The marvelous Steven Pleva is our guest today. Steve is one of the better players of the game and has won many tournaments during his storied career. In part one of this interview Steven discusses the Pleva Heretical Rules and several other topics. We are unworthy!SHOW TIMES00:01 Right into the interview.8:00 Pleva Bidding System21:00 ASL Memories of Opponents25:00 What Makes a Great Player pt. 131:00 Heretical Rules45:14 Total Running TimeThe 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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

ASL After Midnight! Finally an Advanced Squad Leader parody song that is about the victorious side of the game, rather than all of our wargaming foibles and faults. Donovan's game must have improved over the years. We finish off our coverage of the rules in section A with rule 26: Victory Conditions. Now you will be able to go back to all those games you  have on hold and tally up the winner of each one.  That only took us 16 years. Picture of Vincent Maresca's Dice TowerSHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "ASL After Midnight" Song7:00 Rules VC 30:00 Dave's Digression34:00 Rules VC Part 246:28 Total Running TimeASL After MidnightLyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad SingersASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawnAFVs all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're goneI took the building 'bout 1 A.M. Rolling, rolling.Close Combat phase skills showing again, rolling, rolling.My squads lit up in his IR lightIts time to assault move to the right.ASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawnAFVs all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're goneGot T-34's, 1.8 inch thick steel, rolling, rollingReady to target a German Stug, rolling, rollingThe dice are heavy, the games at stakeCan't roll boxcars and see the MA breakASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawnAFV's all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're goneThe air's electric, with Armored power, rolling, rollingMy dice are hotter, by the hour, rolling, rollingThe VC Buildings, are mine for the winThe buildings rockin' as my squads advance inASL after midnight, rolling dice till the dawnAFV's all burning wreckage, they're gone, they're gone 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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Here's someone we haven't talked to in a very long time, and never like this. James Robinson is a veteran comic book writer, having created hallmark series like Starman and The Golden Age, with runs on Justice League, Fantastic Four, Superman, Scarlet Witch, and pretty much any other superhero that matters, as well as a good bit of creator owned work, including an upcoming line from Dark Horse, including Patra with Scott Kolins, and Welcome to Maynard, with J. Bone. Josh Flanagan talks with James about his beginnings in comic books, his approach to the craft, his relationship with Archie Goodwin, and plenty more. Total Running Time: 01:00:33 Music: “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" Elvis Costello   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's those scary rout rules! Yes, we finallytackle them in the rules section. They read fairly easy but require that 2 page example in the rule book.  Must be a bit challenging. SHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "Can't Explain (the Rout Rules)" Song3:00 Bantero16:00 Letters25:00 Rules58:28 Total Running TimeCan't ExplainLyrics by Dennis DonovanPerformed by The 2 Half Squad SingersThese rules here guys A10 point five (can't explain) Smartest guys in the world Yeah, any Rout Rules, yeahGrofaz (can't explain)Almost grokked them once but they (hurt my brain)Dizzy in the head when reading Rout rulesThey're really complex, you know that it's trueThey give me headaches again and again A Gordian Knot, dudeCan't explainJust what they meanTried to decipher them dudeBut haven't a clueAnd they hurt my brain (can't explain) Yeah, they're giving me a headache, man (can't retain) A bit of help would make me real gladFrom the Rosetta Stone? That wouldn't be badI get little glimpses every now and again About what they mean, butCan't explain A single word I've studied those rules Since ‘eighty two And still can't explain (wracked my brain) Even Oppenheimer, (can't explain) 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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

Jump with us into the box and land on a brand new Bounding Fire Production called Bitterest Day. It includes a wonderful map of the Sugar Loaf Hill area on Okinawa, a sheet of counters, scenarios and more. SHOW LINKSNone todaySHOW TIMES00:01 "In a Stack" Song6:00 What's in the Box?44:30 Contest Draw and New Announced50:28 Total Running TimeIn a StackLyrics by Dennis Donovan Performed by The 2 Half Squad SingersI have three elite squads, I'll move them in a stack. With the 10-3 leader, now no turning backI need two more MF's to get across the road. I'll chance the minus two and hope I don't get hosed. I'm moving all my guys I'll move them in a stack. If my mentor saw this, he'd have a heart attack! My opponent shakes his head and chokes on his coffee. No I'm not a newbie but it sure seems like it, eh?I'm sure I'll kick myself and catch a lot of flack. I'll probably cry poor if my guys all get kacked.We might get blown away by ignoring all the facts. It's not easy moving out, when facing a kill stackMy guys will hopefully survive 20 down 2.I need to get into the woods in hex G2.If I look hard enough into the rule book.Maybe I will find an out before my goose gets cooked!Maybe the Dice Gods will cut me a little slack.No cover anymore it's too late to turn back!I see the turns go by the end is getting close.Desperate times they call for desperate measures dude.----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.Download this episode (right-click and Save)

In Conversation, Episode 14 Willie D Burton CAS is one of the most respected Production Sound Mixers in the industry and a CAS Career Achievement Honoree. In this conversation Production Sound Mixer Paddy Hanlon CAS talks with Willie not only about the CAS award he received for Oppenheimer this year but about his long fantastic career through some of the biggest movies of the last few decades. Wargames, The Goonies, The Color Purple, The Shawshank Redemption to mention a few. Total Running Time: 01:39

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Your old pal and ours, superstar writer and OG iFanbase member, Tom King comes back to talk about comics. No real specific comics, mind you. But Josh and Tom did talk on and on. If you're a fan of the man's writing and the love of the craft, you're in for a treat. Plus there's a nice Alex Toth lesson included. Oh yeah, Tom is currently writing a lot of comics, like Wonder Woman, Animal Pound, Helen of Wyndhorn, Penguin, and even an Archie book. Total Running Time: 01:43:10 Music: “Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out" The Replacements   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Your patience will be rewarded with a fantastic conversation with comic book writer, Rob Williams. Most recently, Rob and Pye Parr have been building glorious and run worlds of race car robots, with Petrol Head from Image Comics. 2000 A.D. fans will surely recognize Rob's name from his work with Judge Dredd over the last couple of decades, among many many other series from the major publishers. Josh and Rob talk about how this comics career came to be, and how the writer develops his sense of story and the craft of storytelling in the comic book context. Find out more at Rob's website. Total Running Time: 01:14:04 Music: “Killer Cars" Radiohead   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Conversation, Episode 12 explores the work of multi-Oscar, BAFTA, and CAS winning Re-recording Mixer, Ron Bartlett CAS and Golden Reel Winning, Sound Effect Field Recording Mixer, Eric Potter. Coming up together in the industry, these two passionate artists have shared adventures in the trenches of sound for picture spanning well over 30 years. They even played in a band together. From films such as Basic Instinct to last year's highly celebrated Dune, they teach us the creative value and joy of collaboratively exploring challenges within a team. This episode was moderated by Karol Urban CAS MPSE and recorded at Formosa at Paramount with Jesse Dodd CAS with sound editorial by Steve Urban MPSE. Total Running Time: 01:35

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. There has certainly been a bit of a reunion theme to the Talksplode episodes lately. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing. And so, Josh welcomes Jason Aaron back to the program. Known for defining characters for new eras in Thor and The Avengers, as well as his creator-owned masterpiece, Scalped, and his recent series, Once Upon a Time at the End of the World, Jason is set to do his first DC work in many years, after being exclusive to Marvel. We talk about making comics and making a career around comics, and how he does it. You can find out more about Jason here. Total Running Time: 01:18:39 Music: “It's Nice to Know You Work Alone" Silversun Pickups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Conversation, Episode 11: Production Sound Mixer Paddy Hanlon CAS takes in the career of Production Sound Mixer Mark Weingarten. An Oscar win this year along with a CAS award Mark talks of his long path in the industry starting in New York and leading him to be one of the most celebrated Production Sound Mixers in Hollywood. Maverick, Interstellar and Dunkirk to mention some of the blockbusters but also classic cult pieces like Best in Show and Red Rock West. Recorded locally in New York and LA. Total Running Time: 1:39

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Rick Remender, writer, artist, TV showrunner, teacher, story factory, father, punk rock skateboard kid, old man, and a long time friend of this podcast returns to Talksplode for a record seventh appearance over a fifteen year span. But not one of those chats was Rick and Josh alone, and they get into it. Where does this creative drive come from? Did comics almost lose him? How did he know to stay on this uncharted path of self determined comic book and story creation? Will we be able to come back and talk about The Scumbag a lot more? With his imprint, Giant Generator set to release a new spate of varied stories, like The Sacrificers and The Holy Roller, Rick gives his first long form interview in 3 years, and we're very happy with it. Total Running Time: 01:16:55 Music: “Generator" Bad Religion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. We gratefully welcome comic book writer and artist Howard Chaykin to the podcast, to discuss his half century engaged in the making of thoughtful, inventive, and wholly original comic books. His life in comics started with reading golden age comics, and continues to this very day with series like Hey Kids! Comics! and the brand new Sunshine Patriots. With the groundbreaking American Flagg kicking off a new phase in his career, Chaykin produced many volumes of sublime, challenging comic book stories that we are lucky enough to be able to read. Total Running Time: 01:14:19 Music: “Hem of your Garment" Cake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Conversation, Episode 10 delves into the work of Production Sound Mixer, Jeff Wexler CAS. With a career that spans over 70 films in five decades, innovations in digital recording and the cultivation of a worldwide sound community through his online forum, the contributions to cinema sound made by Jeff Wexler cannot be overstated. But it was his working relationships with directors Hal Ashby and Cameron Crowe and with his long time boom operator, Don Coufal, that may have had the biggest impact on him. This episode was moderated and recorded by Joshua Anderson, CAS in Los Angeles with the assistance of Gregg Harris. Total Running Time: 1:40

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. This time out, Josh is talking to Marvel Comics editor, Jordan D. White. Jordan holds sway over many, many of your favorite comics, including all those X-Men books the kids are so excited about, a bunch of Deadpool, and even Star Wars. With a long career, and still going, at Marvel, we get a perspective of what goes on in those editorial meetings, and how the sausage gets made. Total Running Time: 01:21:57 You can find Jordan on Instagram. Music: “The Plan" Built to Spill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Conversation, Episode 9, In this episode Production Sound Mixer Paddy Hanlon CAS talks to long-time Sound Mixer/ Boom Operator and Educator Mr Noel Quinn. Over his 50 plus years in the Film industry we hear from Noel about his path and we focus on his legendary status as Boom Operator bringing us stories close to the set of how time has changed or not changed this crucial position within the Production Sound team. Emmy Nominated for his recording work on the "Hijacking of the Achille Lauro" and a well known educator and mentor in sound. Noel felt at home in the Boom Operator position working on such titles as Robert Altman's "Images", Zardoz, Michael Collins, Reign Of Fire, Veronica Guerin to mention a few. This was recorded locally in Ireland and New York. Total Running Time: 01:34

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Ryan North made a career with Dinosaur Comics, a comic strips of fixed art, wit, and an incredible tenacity. He became better known to comics readers with fifty issues of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, along with artist Erica Henderson, as well as several other diverse comics projects. Because he never stops, now you can find him handling writing chores on Marvel's first family, Fantastic Four, along with a revamp of Secret Invasion. So yeah, Ryan has some wide ranging creative talents. Total Running Time: 01:15:28   For more on Ryan North and to read the still ongoing Dinosaur Comics, go here. Music: “Dinosaur Act" Matthew Sweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Conversation Ep. 8 In Conversation, Episode 8 explores the career and life of legendary multi-Oscar, BAFTA, Emmy, and CAS-awarded re-recording mixer and former CAS president Michael Minkler. Moderated by Karol Urban MPSE CAS, the episode explores Michael's 50+ year adventure on the dub stage and his unique perspective as a 3rd generation sound artist with a family history going back to the Vitaphone. Michael recalls his experiences working on such celebrated soundtracks as Black Hawk Down and Chicago, for which he won Oscars, as well as other such as exalted titles, such as Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and Tron. We garner incredible insight as he explains his approach to understanding his directors, his secret to long-lasting collaborative relationships, his boundless curiosity for technical innovation, and his steadfast commitment to serving the story. Total Running Time: 01:17

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Rainbow Rowell is well known to her Young Adult and prose fans, but when her name showed up on the first issue of the new Runaways series, we wondered where this fully formed comic book writing had come from. Josh talks to Rainbow about where she came from, and how she got to comics. You're going to hear a woman who has a deep love for comics as a medium, and for many of the characters she's gotten to write, and more she's hoping to create for. Total Running Time: 01:14:29 For more on Rainbow Rowell, go here. Music: “Rainbow in the Dark" Dio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Mahmud Asrar came from Turkey to make a big name for himself in mainstream comics, and he paid his dues. He got started in America with Jay Faerber on Dynamo 5, and moved along quickly from there, notching runs on Supergirl, Uncanny X-Men, and more, most recently with Jason Aaron on Conan the Barbarian, and King Conan. We talk about his work, and he got from a kid scrounging comics wherever he could to fan favorite artist doing his dream job. Total Running Time: 01:05:56 Follow Mahmud on Instagram, and Twitter. Music: “Skin 'O My Teeth" Megadeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Artist and Writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Beta Ray Bill, Murder Falcon, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) is one of the most exciting and unique creators to show up in comics over the last few years. Starting in webcomics, doing indie books and Big 2 books, he's able to work in any part of comics, and all the work features the same dynamic and totally original art style. Josh talks to Dan about his background and career and how he got from there to here, as well as his new book, a love letter to pro wrestling and action stories, Do a Powerbomb, available in June 2022, from Image Comics. Total Running Time: 01:31:34 Follow Daniel on Instagram, and Twitter. Music: “Chicago Piano" Jawbox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. That makes an even 100 episodes, and there is no way to make an episode more special than just having another great comics with a professional who's spent his whole career in comics, like editor, Will Dennis. When last we spoke, in Talksplode #99, Will and Josh talked about the Vertigo years from start to end. With DC moving to Los Angeles, Will was forced to reevaluate his work in comics and start from scratch. We talk about the changes and challenges that went along with that move, and it's more of what you liked in the first part. For anyone into the business of comics, it's invaluable listening. Total Running Time: 01:24:07 Follow Will on Instagram, and check out his professional website for Bespoke Comics. Music: “An End Has a Start" Editors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES KENNY MITTLEIDER FROM KNIGHTS OF THE GUILD, ALIEN NATION: THE NEWCOMERS PODCAST & THE GEEK ROUNDTABLE PODCAST AND SIMON MEDDINGS FROM WAFFLE ON PODCAST DISCUSS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND LONGEST RUNNING TELEVISION SERIES IN HISTORY.. M*A*S*H TODAY WE COVER MASH - The Movie Released on January 25th 1970 (USA), by 20th Century Fox Directed by Robert Altman Writer (Novel) Richard Hooker (Hiester Richard Hornberger Jr.) Screenplay Ring Lardner Jr. Total Running Time is 116 minutes Plot Summary: The personnel at the 4077 MASH unit deal with the horrors of the Korean War and the stresses faced in surgery by whatever means. The tone at the MASH is established by recent arrivals, surgeons Captains 'Hawkeye' Pierce, 'Duke' Forrest, and 'Trapper' John McIntyre - the latter who Hawkeye knows he's met somewhere, but Trapper who won't divulge where - whose antics can be best described as non-regulation, and in the negative words of one of their fellow MASH-ers, unmilitary. The unit's commanding officer, Colonel Henry Blake, doesn't care about this behavior as long as it doesn't affect him, and as long as they do their job and do it well, which they do. Their behavior does extremely bother fellow surgeon, Major Frank Burns, and recently arrived head nurse, Major Margaret O'Houlihan, who obtains the nickname 'Hot Lips' based on information they glean about her through underhanded means. Beyond their battles with Frank and Hot Lips, Hawkeye, Duke and/or Trapper help unit dentist Painless with a personal crisis, try to figure out if Hot Lips is a true blond, travel to Japan for a work and what they hope is a recreational trip, and hope to win big on a football bet against another unit in which they on the surface are the underdogs. HOPE YOU ENJOY IT, KENNY AND MEDS FIND US ON THE WEB: MAIN WEBSITE - HTTP://MASH4077PODCAST.COM LISTEN ON STITCHER RADIO - HERE SPOTIFY - HERE TWITTER - @MASH4077PODCAST FACEBOOK FAN PAGE - HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MASH4077PODCAST EMAIL US - MASH4077PODCAST@GMAIL.COM PATREON (DONATION) SUPPORTER - HTTPS://WWW.PATREON.COM/GEEKYFANBOY PODCAST PROMO'S PLAYED DURING THE SHOW THIS WEEK: WAFFLE ON THE GEEK ROUNDTABLE PODCAST © GEEKYFANBOY PRODUCTIONS