Tag: Shaman
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Episode 17:”…I’ve Seen That Movie…”
Bit of a mishmash in this episode: an Aurora/Northstar adventure (really hope those kids work things out!), a Shaman guest appearance in Iron Man of all things, and a bit of Canadian political history (by a bit, we mean a lot). We also briefly touch on music and how comic book writers like to put Read more
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Episode 16: “LangKowski Island”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 16: “LangKowski Island” Yeah, we recorded this the week of the US election and, honestly, this was a bright spot during a crap time! Hoping it offers that to y’all, too! And we’re launching a Patreon! First bit of extra content hits this Thursday with a Have a Drink episode Read more
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Episode 15: “Prom Night Theme: Alphalutin’ Flight”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 15: “Prom Night Theme: Alphalutin’ Flight” In which we do SO MUCH voicework. And journey back 100 years to Calgary’s past and close the loop on Lucas Stang and Ranaq, the Great Devourer. Get more questions than answers on Elizabeth Twoyoungmen’s powers (normal). Spend an inordinate amount of time talking Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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: Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more