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 about Tom’s favorite movie: Highlander. Click here to sign up and, if you’d be so kind, do tell all your friends!In this episode, Chris:brings up Scooby-Doo. More than oncegives some naval officer ranking infosuggests Jim Shooter has some serious poetry chopsmakes a very modern Lt. Dan reference that this listenership will absolutely getmight want a remake of the Stapleton standard, “Tennessee Whiskey”, to something a bit more…Canadianand Tom:can’t believe he has to spend an episode talking about mostly Walt and his nepo baby lifestyledoes an ungodly amount of Aurora voicework: you’re welcome!rechristens Byrne from “John” to “Jean”decides Walt isn’t a scientist but rather an alchemistrecommends a couple books and does some John Donne analysis: exactly what you come to this podcast for!Issues covered:Alpha Flight #20 - “Gold and Love Affairs” - cover date March 1985Written and Art by John ByrneBackground inks by Keith WilliamsLettered by Rick ParkerColored by Andy YanchusEdited by Denny O’NeilJim Shooter as Editor in ChiefAlpha Flight #21 - “Love Wrought New Alchemy,...” - cover date April 1985Story and pencils by John ByrneInked by Bob WiacekColored by Andy YanchusLettered by Rick ParkerEdited by Dennis O’NeilJim Shooter as Editor in ChiefWhy Not?! is brought to you by the Excelsior Embroidery Company! Get a jump on Christmas shopping with a variety of classic and cheeky designs. See these and more at excelsiorembroidery.etsy.com.Check us out at The Why Not Pod to leave us a comment or email us at [email protected]; we love to (try to) answer your questions about Alpha Flight!Novels recommended:You Dreamed of Empires by Alvaro Enrigue, translated by Natasha WimmerCivilizations by Laurent Binet, translated by Sam TaylorPoetry by John Donne cited:A Nocturnal Upon St. Lucy’s DayLove’s AlchemyWritten, produced, and edited by Chris Baker and Tom FlynnMusic:"Oh, Canada" by Five Iron FrenzyFollow us on these platforms:InstagramTikTokImgurYouTubePatreon