Category: Episodes

  • Episode 9: “…and then there were…”

    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 Read more

  • Episode 8: “Is SASLD Walt Actually Boring?!?!”

    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 Read more

  • Episode 7: “Borealis; or The Twins”

    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 Read more

  • Episode 6 The Full Mufasa

    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 Read more

  • Episode 5: Marrina Swims Into a Berlin Nightclub

    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 Read more

  • Episode 4: Why Not Keep It Alpha Flight?!

    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 Read more

  • Episode 3: What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 3)

    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 Read more

  • Episode 2: What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 2)

    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: Read more

  • Episode 1: What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 1)

    Episode 1: What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 1)

    Episode 1 available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Read more

  • Episode 0: The Trailer – Welcome to Why Not?!

    Episode 0: The Trailer – Welcome to Why Not?!

    We are so excited to welcome you to Why Not?!, a podcast where we take your favorite series seriously. Our first season we will be looking at Alpha Flight and finding all there is to love in this under-appreciated part of the Marvel Comics Universe. Once we’ve tackled this large-ish but surmountable realm we will Read more