April 26, 2008
Episode 3
Hurrah! We fixed the audio issues we had with episodes 1 & 2. The embedded player is now working!
Tonight we’re joined in the broadcast foxhole by our pal, Joe Pellam, who talks about his gaming history, his fascinating visits to Iwo Jima while in the Navy, and his love of ASL. A great guy, and a good friend, we’re pleased to have him as our guest.
Do you have a topic you would like to hear discussed on “The 2 Half-Squads”? Do you have an idea for a show segment? Do you know someone that would be a good guest? We’d like to hear from you! Leave us a comment here, or send an email to the2halfsquads at gmail dot com
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Anonymous said,
April 26, 2008 @ 7:39 pm
Hey Guys way to go! I am enjoying listening to you and I have to admit you make ASL sound very fun. I am beginning to understand your love of the game. Listening to the show, I am confident there will be many ASL neophytes as a result of the 2 Half Squads. I especially enjoyed your guest this episode, Joe, who added lots of interesting data from his time in the Navy… loved the centipede! Looking forward to episode 4. And, maybe you’ll consider a short segment in the future featuring the wives of ASL… All the best, Robin
Murray said,
April 27, 2008 @ 3:19 am
Great stuff- love it!
Anonymous said,
April 27, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
Thanks a lot for this new wargaming podcast ; i’m your french fanbase, keep on the good work, guys !!!
preacher95 said,
April 28, 2008 @ 7:45 am
Congratulations
2 strong things about your podcasts, the chemistry between you 2 and your informal chatty style: I think it suits you guys and keeps it interesting.
Anyway I love the podcast and I always look forward to new ones.
Cheers from France
>>Hello, France! Cheers to you as well. Thanks for listening and for the encouraging words.
>>Dave & Jeff
preacher95 said,
April 28, 2008 @ 8:00 am
may i suscribe on itunes ?
Alan said,
April 28, 2008 @ 10:20 am
Long live “Radio ASL”! Yes, excellent presentation–banter and chemistry in the discussion; interesting subjects. Also, thanks for mentioning GameSquad. Looking forward to getting to know you better through this medium.
Suggestions–if you hear from ‘newbies’ give some talks on more basic elements (you may not even notice but there is a lot of jargon in ASL and you naturally slip into it when speaking about the game.) –have more guests; do you know Scott Holst, say?!? Talk to some Ohioans –discuss a Chapter or rule # to analyze/discuss.
Keep up the good work. Alan –
>>Thanks, Alan. Dave is new to GameSquad, but I’ve been [mostly] a lurker there for a year or so. It’s an excellent connection to the ASL community and a fabulous resource of knowledge.
We’re thinking of having a guest every other Episode, either live in the broadcast foxhole here, or via Skype. We like the chapter/topic analisis idea and already have several in mind.
>>We look forward to getting to know you better, too. Tally ho!
>>Jeff & Dave
David Carroll said,
April 30, 2008 @ 4:55 pm
Are you going to submit this to itunes.com and make it available via ipod? Please?
>>I’ll be working on this over the weekend. Check back for updates. Thanks for listening.
>>Jeff & Dave
Giancarlo Ceccoli said,
May 1, 2008 @ 6:18 am
Very great!
I should want to have a ASLradio also in San Marino - Italy!!!!!!!
GC
>>We look forward to hearing your first Episode. Can we come visit and sit with you?
>>Jeff & Dave
machelite said,
May 1, 2008 @ 8:49 pm
Great show.I never think ASLer can have a podcast until now.good work.keep it up.
>>Thank you, Machelite. We are glad you like it.
>>Dave & Jeff
Brian Barling said,
May 2, 2008 @ 5:53 am
I just found your podcast and I love it! I’m just entering ASL and my buddies and I think it’s fun, deep game that you can really grow into. Keep up the podcast energy!
>>Thanks, Brian. Nothing stokes the furnace like encouragement and support from listeners. We just finished recording Episode 4 last night. Look for it here on May 4th.
>>Dave & Jeff
Dave said,
May 2, 2008 @ 11:59 am
Great job guys, keep up the good work!
Johnny K said,
May 3, 2008 @ 9:13 am
You guys are very funny.
Love the show.
Barry Johnston said,
May 12, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
I’m enjoying your podcast. Really enjoyed the guest this week and his talk about visiting Iwo Jima. Looking forward to hearing more about the Tarawa CG as it progresses.
I though the anti-tournament banter was a bit strong though. 90% of aslers at tournaments are not like the guys that you had to end up playing.
Don Lazov said,
June 12, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
Excellent. I am up to the 4th podcast now. Great stuff. Keep it up I am in the NW area and going to visit NIASL next week.
Don Lazov said,
June 13, 2008 @ 8:59 am
Finished Episode 3. Just a note I have been to 1 tournament and it was not as bad as your podcast may have lead some to believe. There were some only in it to win but the majority just wanted to play.
Oh, you do know that Red Barricades is a way of life right? lol
Dave Reenstra said,
March 2, 2009 @ 3:01 pm
Another great podcast guys! I’m going back and listening to these earlier episodes; it’s interesting to hear how the show is evolving already.
Just wanted to comment on the “anti-tournament” segment of the show, in my own experience (I’ve attended several tournaments, ASLOK, Winter Offensive, Bitter End), I’ve found the vast majority of ASL players are very friendly and relaxed at tournaments. Most approach it as a social event rather than a competition, though if you are there competing for a prize (either in the main event or a “mini”), you can expect the level of competition to ramp up rather quickly the closer you get to the top.
I guess my message to those who haven’t attended a tournament or have attended very few and might feel intimidated by the prospect would be to just be up front about your expectations from the match. If you are just there to play a friendly, relaxed game, let you opponent know. Equally important, let the tournament director know. He probably knows 75% of the players at the event and will be willing to guide you toward the guys whose approach to the game matches your own. I don’t think I can say enough about the value in playing multiple matches against multiple opponents in a short period of time in developing the quality of your own play.
Thanks and keep on keeping on.
Dave