Why Not?! Read Alpha Flight with Chris & Tom

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 about Tom’s favorite movie: Highlander . Click here to sign up and, if you’d be so kind, do tel...

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 language.  In this episode, Chris: is shocked at how much time i...

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 14: “Friday, Marrina Is Depressed” We’re doing something different this episode as we venture away from Alpha Flight proper and address Marrina’s appearance in Power Pack . To help us understand what it is we’re reading, we’re joined by Jeff and Rick of The Unpacking the Power of Power Pack Podcast . In this issue of Power Pack , Marrina teams up with the Power Pack t...

Welcome to Why Not?!, 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: suggests #waltwasright and isn’t totally wrong …until #waltisanass becomes the b...

Welcome to Why Not?!, 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 thi...

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 doesn't waltz at all. Hell, he isn’t even in any of these issues…or is he?! In this episode, Chris: makes a compelling case for the soap opera nature of AF and how distinct that makes it from other superhero comics clearly wishes AF...

Welcome to Why Not?!, 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! In this episode, Chris: waxes poetic about Larry Hama’s run creating THE LORE for G.I. Joe as part of a licensing deal with Marvel wants some poutine from JoJo’s gives...

Welcome to 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: notes (via Fark) the attention to detail Byrne pays to women’s fashi...

Welcome to Why Not?! Episode 8: “Is SASLD Walter Langkowski 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 lot of Walt and yet hardly much at all to say abou...

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: Chris and Short Kings: why this podcast exists we spend a lot of time waxing poetic ab...

Welcome to Why Not?!, 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 and freelance entertainment writer by night. Her f...

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: has issues with…hair really thinks oil companies need to rethink their Canadian projects compares Stan the Man to J Jonah…on an Alpha Flight podcast and Tom: lays out the exis...

Welcome back to Why Not?! Read Alpha Flight with Chris & Tom , Episode 5: “Marrina Swims Into a Berlin Nightclub”, wherein we discuss the first multi-arc adventure of Alpha Flight! In this episode, Chris: wonders how Shaman keeps his medical license what with all the superheroing AND what kind of admitting privileges they use in the Great North makes an unsettling claim re: who Snowbird kinda-...

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: asks that the listeners help a brother…find a good Issue 1 cover pre-1986 spends a lot of time describing Aurora’s more schoolmarm-ish presentation just totally loves Puck. As one should. And you better. and Tom: gives...

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: everyone’s favorite Secret Agent Linebacker Superhero Dr. Walter Langoswki and Chris’ comparison of...

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: everyone’s favorite Secret Agent Linebacker Superhero Dr. Walter Langoswki. And yet more...

Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 1: "What If Why Not?! Talked About What We Need To Talk About In Order to Talk About Alpha Flight (Part 1)" And if you recognize the reference, well, you’re our people AND you should let us know in the comments. Like, any comments. Comments totally separate from this podcast even. In fact! We prefer that. So, if you’re still here, we hope you discover, well,...

In which we say hello and introduce you to the best podcast about Alpha Flight you'll ever hear! Written, produced, and edited by Chris Baker and Tom Flynn Music:"Oh, Canada" by Five Iron Frenzy Follow us on these platforms: Instagram TikTok Imgur YouTube Patreon