Alpha Waves
Blog posts will announce new episodes and news pertinent to the Why Not?! Podcast
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Episode 13: “…Worth Two Twoyoungmen in the Bush”
In which almost everyone has a heart-to-heart except for maybe the people that really should (Shaman and his daughter; Aurora and Northstar). We also manage to hang out in 4-5 cities across Canada, so, you know, normal-AF. In this episode, Chris: and Tom: Issues covered: Alpha Flight #17 – “Dreams Die Hard…” – cover date…
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Episode 12: “See No Crystar, Speak No Spider-Man, Hear No Marrina”
SIDE QUESTS! This episode we dig into two issues that present more…ephemera(?!) in Alpha Flight’s history. And while the second issue discussed is just plain bizarre, the first one featuring everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood superhero is an absolute delight. Oh, and we added more sound effects. In this episode, Chris: and Tom: Issues covered: Marvel…
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Episode 11: “Runaway Fiance”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 11: “Runaway Fiance” In which Marrina (and some other AWOL characters) waltz back into our lives…and waltz right back out. And Walt isn’t in any of these issues…or is he?! In this episode, Chris: Tom: Issues covered:Alpha Flight #14 – “Biology Class” – cover date September 1984Written and penciled by…
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Episode 10: “Have It Your Way”
We discuss the immediate aftermath of Issue 12 and its series’ altering, explosive* finale. From there we move onto something much worse and far more scarring: ROM the Space Knight! (*Chris here, after Tom wrote the notes so he doesn’t know I’m saying this: Explosive? Really? Too soon.) In this episode, Chris: Tom: Issues covered:…
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Why Not?!, Episode 9: “…and then there were…”
Well, it’s the big one. The capstone to the first arc of Alpha Flight and the comics by which most folks know AF. We take you through the comics and, well, kind of let them do their thing. And make some…allusions to contemporary political figures. In this episode, Chris: Tom: Issues covered: Alpha Flight #11…
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Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 8: “Is SASLD Walt Actually Boring?!?!”
SpotifyApple PodcastsWelcome to Why Not?!, Episode 8: “Is Walt Actually Boring?!?!” It’s a short one this week folks! (Don’t worry we’ll make up for it with…however long Episode 9 will be (very long).) We cover a two-issue solo adventure for Sasquatch (which probably should’ve been a single issue…at most), Snowbird’s origin, and Sasquatch’s origin! A…
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Why Not?! Have A Drink 1: Bolivian Marching Fun
It’s a loose (very loose) drop-in episode this week. Just thought we’d offer some thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine. Main takeaway: so much fun. If you don’t know what fun is, this will cure you of that affliction. Pure. Unadulterated. Bolivian Marching Fun. And some stray thoughts for here, the written bit: We’ll do these…
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Episode 7: “Borealis; or The Twins”
As you may have guessed by the title, this is the one we’ve been talking about, where we “chat” about Aurora and Northstar and…a lot of what’s been going on there. So! We called in some backup and are joined by Sara Netzley! Sara is a professor of communication by day and a romance author…
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Ep. 6 The Full Mufasa
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 6: “The Full Mufasa”! In this episode we dig into our first solo adventures with the team members. And y’all officially meet one of our team members, Chris’s cat Athena. In this episode, Chris: and Tom: Issues covered: Alpha Flight #5 – What Fools These Mortals Be – cover date…
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Episode 5: Marrina Swims Into a Berlin Nightclub
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 5: “Marrina Swims Into a Berlin Nightclub”, wherein we discuss the first multi-arc adventure of Alpha Flight! In this episode, Chris: and Tom: We get to see the Alpha Jet! For…a few frames. We also debut a few new sound effects. And we’re very proud of that. And, Aurora! Shares…