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In 2013, Alex Shaw published a small novel called The Cartographer’s Handbook, the first in a series called The New Century Multiverse. The premise is alt history, where post-Civil War America is suddenly overcome with a plague of dangerous monsters that overwhelm the Reconstruction, and bring the nation to its knees. The series is not about its fall, however, but about the heroes that help bring it back from the brink, and step into a wider world that is not the one they knew. New mysteries to unlock, magics to discover, and worlds to explore. Ten years later, the New Century Multiverse is now thirteen books strong, with more on the way. It has had 2 major story arcs, an Avengers style coming together of the heroes of its various books, and multiple worlds and genres to explore. This is its first fan podcast. Through The Wind Door is a deep dive exploration of the novels and their corresponding audiodramas, along with interviews of the cast and creators. Accessible to new readers and long time fans, join Greg and Toby as they share thoughts about this engaging series.
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Friday Oct 30, 2020
Whitescarves Team-Up! #5 - Matt Wardle, Part 2
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
"We've all got things in our past in one way shape or form where we go 'I wish I wouldna done that'. So, there's no reason to not change some of those behaviors going forward... that's just my pie in the sky idealism that I have now and then. So take that for what you will." - Matt
Round 2 of Matt Wardle. If you thought we went off topic when interviewing Laureta or Maya, be prepared, because we wander all over the place above and beyond New Century. We discuss furry fandom, cosplay, what it means to be a roleplayer, Massachusetts, all accents devolving into Russian, and how humbling it can be to be a performer that has touched others. We also discuss living with separated parents, and the affect parents have on our kids whether they intend to or not. (No special content warning, but it can get personal and heavy at times.)
But in terms of New Century itself, we cover the familiar ground of discussing which of his characters would have interesting interactions with other New Century personalities that have not yet met, as well as who Matt himself would most be interested in having a heart to heart conversation with. The answer may surprise you!
Also, let Alex know if you want to see a Tesla/Edison spinoff show!
(Extra long outtakes reel at the end - there was a lot of good content pre and post podcast!)
Behind the Whitescarves: Uncivil Outlaw Q&A 1: https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/e/behind-the-whitescarves-uncivil-outlaw-qa-1/
Ajani Goldmane Costume: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDhN0m0DFzT/
Jace Costume: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmkJnR4gzEz/
The New Century Multiverse books and audio dramas can be found on:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Intro is "The Avengers" by Alan Sylvestri
Outro is "Birdhouse in Your Soul" by They Might Be Giants.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Whitescarves Team-Up! #5 - Matt Wardle, Part 1
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
(With regards to changing ones voice enough to dissapear into roles) "When someone says 'I had no idea that was you', that's about the best thing I think anybody can give me as praise... and honestly, that's just about made my day!!!! - Matt
It's time for one of the most animated members of New Century's cast to come to the mike. Matt Wardle talks about how he came to work with Alex, how his real life experience with caretaking for a disabled partner plays into some of his voice work, and his love of playing villains.
There is a lot of frank discussion on real world stuff like living with disability, living life with high empathy and expression of feelings. But with all of the serious heartfelt stuff some a lot of fun digression. We learn more about what went into the acting out of Jeremy Pines, Oberon the Akka, Krieger, and one of our favorite people to hate on so far in New Century, Mayor Caleb Buck. We discuss the tribulations of accents in voice acting, as well as sublimating our own natural tendencies in order to fit or even dissapear into a character.
Also Matt may have ESP? Because he keeps on anticipating what we are going to ask next without having a copy of our interview outline...
The Reason I Watch Movies by Alex Shaw (scored by Bowie and Queen): https://youtu.be/-AR8jcoL5MQ
The Captain's Wife's Lament (using animation from World of Warcraft): https://youtu.be/nqvA5IyfSSQ
The New Century Multiverse books and audio dramas can be found on:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Intro is "The Avengers" by Alan Sylvestri
Outro is "The Captain's Wife's Lament" by Paul and Storm
Friday Oct 16, 2020
A Strange Place - Part 3 (Secret Rooms)
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
...these questions and more, we leave as an exercise to the listener.
Part 2 of our analysis of the final four chapters. We talk some more about how the transition from third person to first person narrative works for our audience, and the importance of sounds... diagetic and non. We begin the discussion on how this story worked as a whole, something that we will revisit in the final episode. Most significantly, we talk a lot more about the mysterious trio of Krieger, Greta, and Charlotte. Trying to unpack why they all did what they did, in times both long ago and recent.
Some things we try to answer. Some things we do not.
Spoilers for a plot element of Logan (2017).
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "The Talons of Adventure, The Antlers of Romance" by Doctor Turtle of the Free Music Archive
Outro is "Kid Fears" by Indigo Girls
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
A Strange Place - Part 2 (Secret Rooms)
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
James is just there at the D&D table going "Goddamn it, are you aiming for a total party wipe?!"
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Holy shit, we get punchy in this episode. (As in goofy, not Abigail style punchy).
Part one of our penultimate Secret Rooms episode ahead, discussing chapters 21 through 24. We talk about ghosts, James and Abigail's dynamic when there is no one else around, the usefulness of the Vox Tube both in-universe and narratively, and how Secret Rooms is essentially bookended by two heartfelt recordings.
It's interesting talking about where James and Abigail began, even as we are in the process of recording our interviews with Alex and Sharon Shaw in regards to the culmination of the Uncivil Outlaw Audiodrama. Obviously almost everyone that follows us also follow the New Century feed, but we will make links available in our show notes when those interviews come online as well.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "The Talons of Adventure, The Antlers of Romance" by Doctor Turtle of the Free Music Archive
Outro is "Shake It Out" by Florence and the Machine
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
A Strange Place - Part 1 (Secret Rooms)
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
[Krieger] believes in the value of hope in the face of adversity, the balance between the two extremes of overwhelming madness and supreme bliss and harmony. Perhaps to him, Edelweiss are symbolic of the importance of the opposing force, the thing that exists to counteract and go against its opposite, ensuring that the world isn’t lost to the abyss that it would fall into if the scales were tipped too far.
It's an October miracle: an entire episode done in a week!
This is the final stretch, folks. Today we cover chapters 18-20 of the Definitive Edition. We discover our mysterious abode and their equally quizzical inhabitants. We talk about the intersection of philosophy, science, and myth. We look into the meanings of names and flowers, and we also return some much needed goofiness to the proceedings.
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Edelweiss from The Sound of Music: https://youtu.be/8bL2BCiFkTk
Edelweiss is Not a Nazi Song: https://arcdigital.media/edelweiss-is-not-a-nazi-song-ca5e066136c7
(Editor's Note: I suspect I know why someone made that assertion as to Edelweiss being a Nazi song - a version of that song is the opening to the alternate history Amazon TV show, The Man in the High Castle.)
Curiosity is Sacred: https://areomagazine.com/2019/03/29/curiosity-is-sacred/
On Pandora's Box and Human Curiosity https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201604/pandora-s-box-is-human-curiosity-blessing-or-curse
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "The Talons of Adventure, The Antlers of Romance" by Doctor Turtle of the Free Music Archive
Outro is "Building a Mystery" by Sarah McLachlan