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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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Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Whitescarves Team-Up! #7, Maureen Foley Pt. 2
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
This was normally going to wait till my new regular upload time of midnight, Saturday. But once more, I just couldn't hold back the signal.
Part 1 with Maureen was much more high energy in general, a bunch of dorks connecting over this piece of media we loved and participated in. Part 2 is more sobering, going to more difficult places. Talking about our experiences during the last year, and about the internal struggles since 2016 that led Maureen to start stepping back from being a regular cast member of New Century.
I do think we do a good job of rounding out our questions, and giving Maureen a chance to revisit her role in shaping New Century, as she ponders what is next for her. But more important is the surprise ending of this episode, and one that is resonant with the stories we have covered. The importance of finding hope in the storm, and holding fast to it.
We end as we mean to go on. Together.
The New Century Multiverse books and audio dramas can be found on:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Intro is "The Avengers" by Alan Sylvestri
Midroll Music - "May It Be (instrumental)" by Enya
Outro is "Happy Ever After" by He Is We
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Whitescarves Team-Up! #7, Maureen Foley Pt. 1
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
"[Greta] was not of this world. But also, she was of this world. She was a grounded character, but there was something so... like you could feel her weight but you couldn't touch her. She was so real to me because she was so... like what I had imagined some things that I heard about from my ex and her family history. And I sort of brought that into Greta to give her some grounding in the reality of it. And then, bearing in mind that she was really untouchable. It's a hard way to describe it, but she was a hard character to describe. [laughs]" - Maureen
This is not quite us completing our set of interviews, because even now, Alex is adding more people to his indomitable voice cast. But Maureen is the last of the originals, and man, does she bring a powerful and varied story with her.
We make our way through the potent women that she gives voice to, starting with Tabitha Chorley, discovering the hidden depths of Greta. Touching on the importance of our purple tiger to Maureen (which she has already spoken most eloquently on in Episode 20A), and from there, diving into the yet undiscussed personal elements of voicing Sarah Arlington, and the way she struggled with Merlene.
As always, past is prologue, and we get into that too. You won't want to miss this one, Whitescarves.
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 "Something Wild" by Lindsey Sterling ft. Andrew McMahon
Friday Mar 19, 2021
New’s Of The Century: Panther Soul - Part 2
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
And here come the rest of our thoughts on the epic journey through Rama, and all the New's that's fit to print.
Topics include a discussion of why understanding The Greatest - Muhammed Ali - is key to understanding our protagonist Kolo Nash. We unpack a lot of the motivating factors of our panther fella - including his sex appeal - and talk more on some of the big moments of the story, including the importance of our mentor Maximus and his part in the story.
We also discuss the differing nature of this story to others in the New Century ouvre, how that difference makes it stand out, and also contribute to making Rama a wider, more realized place in many respects. Panther Soul is it's own story, but the fact that it builds off what began with Tiger's Eye means that reading the first gives us a much more powerful experience overall. We discuss arcs, and feelings and themes, and end on a strong note of why we love this story, and much interest in what comes next.
Full spoilers for the novel: do not listen if you haven't read! (no outtakes this time around, it's all just part and parcel with the given episodes.)
For those that have not heard it, highly recommend watching the 2001 movie 'Ali', and then listening to the School of Movies podcast on it, because this movie impacted not only Panther Soul but many aspects of New Century:
https://schoolofmovies.podbean.com/e/ali-1613726520/
Intro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of FMA
Outro is "More (Red One Jimmy Jones Remix)" by Usher
Friday Mar 12, 2021
The One (Tiger’s Eye)
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
"I wish I were like a rock
sturdy and strong, enduring
polished smooth by the forces that beat against me
a safe resting place for storm tossed souls.
Sometimes, I am."
-Rev. Polly Guild, "Meditations from Star Island"
It's not easy to make yourself vulnerable. But inspired by Alex and Sharon, this is where my journey took me, following the path of three souls in Rama. Decent people that I found reflections of in myself.
I hope sharing my story means something to you as well.
Content Warning: Depression, Suicidal Ideation
Spoiler Warning: Episodes 1 and 21 of Season One of Star Trek :Deep Space Nine, Memento
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 "Crucify" by Tori Amos
Outro is a reading of the poem "Meditations on Star Island" by the Rev. Polly Guild (backed by an instrumental of Enya's "On Your Shore")
Friday Mar 12, 2021
New’s Of The Century: Panther Soul - Part 1
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Because you can't hold back the signal, our first hour discussing the newest New Century novel, Panther Soul. We jump in with both feet, discussion villians, heroes, a renewed discussion on the non-linear nature of the story, and how it feels to have this story build off Tiger's Eye.
Full spoilers for the novel: do not listen if you haven't read!
The New Century Multiverse books and audio dramas can be found on:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Intro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of FMA
Outro is "Friction" by Imagine Dragons
Friday Mar 05, 2021
The Three (Tiger’s Eye)
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
"Nearly all the best Hero's Journey's are journey's within, absolutely right. It's a self examination even if it's not conscious." - Alex Shaw
So. We talked a lot about the story, deconstructing events and elements and thoughts galore. And it's up to every audience member on their own to decide what holds weight and what doesn't. What every piece means to them. But now we're going to take one last look at what it means to us.
By us, I include myself, Toby, and finally Maureen Foley herself, the voice of Hrao. Taking one last look, covering old ground and new. The journeys of three individuals tracing back along the path as we figure out why in the world we talked this much about one single story.
Maureen will eventually get to talk more about her experience. But for now, I give you the thoughts she recorded years back after the release of the Tiger's Eye audiodrama, along with a few topics of our own.
Opening includes clip from "The Hero's Journey" on the School of Movies Podcast:
https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeDownload/PB6AF304F5SE5
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 "Home" by Vince Staples
Outro is "What Hrao Means to Maureen" by Maureen Foley (edited by Alex Shaw)