Episode 35: "Exuent: Bochs"

Another two-fer this episode as we bring to a close our time with Roger Bochs. Y’know, given the way things were going, this might not be the worst possible…nah, this is still a pretty bad way to go out. Plus: Whitman Knapp shoots up the “worst character” rankings; Aurora is barely in either issue; and Wanda Langkowski works her way into our hearts.In this episode, Chris:provides a great update on his Baldur’s Gate 3 playthroughneeds to be more careful about what links he clickssuddenly has A LOT of voices to doand Tom:suggests there may have been some ghostwriting during Mantlo’s run: just, you know, saying things on the internetmay also have incriminated himself in the destruction of a beloved kids restaurant franchisemakes quite assertion vis-a-vis the English languageIssues covered:Alpha Flight #48 - cover date July 1987 - “Madness”Script by Bill MantloPencils by Terry ShoemakerInks by Steve Leialoha and Hillary BartaLetters by Ken BruzenakColors by Glynnis OliverEditor is Carl Pottsand James Shooter as Editor in ChiefAlpha Flight #49 - cover date August 1987 - “Flesh of My Flesh”Script by Bill MantloPencils by June BrigmanInks by Wilce PortacioLetters by Janice ChiangColors by Bob SharenEditor is Carl Pottsand Jim Shooter as Editor in Chief Why Not?! Read Alpha Flight is brought to you by listeners like you who subscribe to our Patreon, and by the Excelsior Embroidery Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Roxxon Energy Corporation, which is celebrating its 88th anniversary this year by releasing 14 different collectible coins highlighting the company’s role in American history. Roxxon: as American as Apple pie.As part of the celebration, Excelsior Embroidery Company has released a new patch that is He-Man’s face from that YouTube video where he sings 4 Non Blondes terribly. You can see this and a hundred more designs at excelsiorembroidery.etsy.com. Listeners of Why Not can use the coupon code WN503 to get 50 percent off when you order any 3 items from the etsy store. Remember, when Company’s coming over, bring out the good towels. Excelsior!Written, produced, and edited by Chris Baker and Tom FlynnMusic:"Oh, Canada" by Five Iron FrenzyFollow us on these platforms:InstagramTikTokImgurYouTubePatreon