Alpha Waves
Blog posts will announce new episodes and news pertinent to the Why Not?! Podcast
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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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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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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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Episode 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…
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Episode 4: Why Not Keep It Alpha Flight?!
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 4: “Why Not Keep It Alpha Flight”, wherein we begin our dive into the solo series of Alpha Flight! We made it! And so did you! In this episode, Chris: and Tom: In our continuing accounting of the ways folks react to Aurora, we discover Heather didn’t really know who…
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Episode 3: What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 3)
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 3: “What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 3)”, wherein we wrap up our pre-history of Alpha Flight in preparation for Issue 1 of the solo series. In this episode: Tom expresses yet more distaste re: More…
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Episode 2: What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 2)
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 2: “What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 2)”. We thought this Memorial Day could use a bit of our voices in your ears talking about…a Canadian superhero team. In this episode: Tom expresses some distaste re:…