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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 Jun 25, 2021
Allies - Part 5 (Arlington)
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
As so often happens, the B episode is where we cover the most ground on our assigned chapters! (As a reminder, those include chapters 5-8) Today's topics include:
- A discussion on the real world Ulysses Grant as well as his incarnation in New Century
- Further analysis on Sarah Arlington as she interacts with Frank, General Curtis, and why she's the official Deputy Director of the NIA
- The differences in Frank's relationships with the Arlingtons
- The frustrating aspects of real world white supremacy and their role in New Century
- Discussion on the comedic and non-comedic aspects of Calvin Wilson, Jeremy Pines, and Donald McTavish
The quote history about Grant: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/02/18/barrel-of-whiskey/
More on Victoria Woodhull: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Woodhull
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 "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMA
Outro is "Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Allies - Part 4 (Arlington)
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Today, we begin our look into chapters 5-8, though focusing mostly on chapter 5 because of the deep dive it takes into Thomas and The Handbook once more. Our discussion includes:
- Our first introduction to Truth, and the many roles she holds in terms of connections, metaphors, and her position of authority
- The beginnings of our analysis of the novel from the perspective of literary tragedy, and a discussion on the nature of hamartia.
- Thomas's goals as regards the RSA and how the Handbook is a tool to enact them, as well as potential consequences of same
- And a discussion on the significance of positive and negative elements of Nostalgia.
OSP on Tragedy: https://youtu.be/TL4ti1EGNiw
OSP on Medea:
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 "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMA
Outro is "Shine a Little Light" by James Taylor
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Allies - Part 3 (Arlington)
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
This episode wraps up our discussion on Chapters 1-4 (though focusing mostly on chapters 3 and 4) and includes our thoughts on:
- The developing relationship between Frank and Thomas
- The new dynamic coming from Frank, Thomas, and Sarah all interacting together
- Learning more about Thomas as a father, rather than simply a leader or orator/writer
- What 'The Deputy Director' starts to reveal about Sarah as a character
- More discussions on communication, and musing on how what is revealed explicitly and implicitly about Thomas reflect on his interactions and the Handbook
Which isn't to say these topics won't get more play in future episodes. But every story has a beginning, and more conversations will be had as more is revealed.
The wall hanging referred to in Toby's room:
The video of Apple as shared in the outtakes:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F8iRDmWipNBk7D4uhqoGIrH4V8K3uu-A/view?usp=sharing
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 "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMA
Outro is "If Everyone Cared" by Nickelback
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Allies - Part 2 (Arlington)
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Further insights as we delve into more parts of Chapters 1, 2 and 3. Today our topics include:
- The original opening lines of this novel
- Further discussion on the momentous pronouncement at the end of Chapter 1
- The new characters that Chapter 2 and 3 introduce, both historical and fictional
- How Frank uses his people skills to navigate through these new personalities
- A careful discussion about certain religious sects and the danger of lauding faith over logic
And furthermore, discussion on the dangers of this new world that come from within, rather from without, like the wendigo.
Chapter 2 is a breath of fresh air after the intensity of Chapter 1, and help set the stage for things to come in this book and beyond. It's one of my favorite parts of New Century to revisit, so we get into it with gusto.
On the Amish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish
On the BLM protest by the 'Amish'. https://anabaptisthistorians.org/tag/black-lives-matter/
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 "One Person, Listening Now" by Doctor Turtle of FMA
Outro is "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree