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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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Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
This is going to be the last New's for a while, but I'm glad of it, because it means Alex is taking a break.
The only thing I have to say is that if this had to be the end of Phase Two, it was a hell of a note to go out on. We talk more about why this is the best homage to Back To The Future possible, discussions on wizards, and speculations for the future.
Stay tuned for outtakes at the end!
Live at Grillby's: https://youtu.be/9TwwiLAk4GM
What the Internet Did To Undertale: https://youtu.be/FFIs6LsV0a4
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Closing Time" by Semisonic
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Took longer than I wanted to get this out. But the main show always comes first!
As always, talking about too much detail spoils the story for the audience that has not read it! But today we dive into the discussion with even more gusto. Our love of this stories heroes and the bright and dark reflections of many familiar characters the heroes meet along the way. The ideosyncracies of telling a time travel narrative, the hardship placed on someone trying to navigate it and more. Plus, a special cameo.
Also... WWKHD? Kick ass, apparently.
EDIT: Apparently I picked the wrong version of the song that was referred to in the book, so I got the right one and reuploaded. It affects my stats, but TBH, I care less about those and more about getting this stuff out there and being true to my source. That said, if you downloaded the original, no need to redownload!
Talking Heads: Once In a Lifetime (Live) https://youtu.be/3XCp3ioDjwo
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Once In A Lifetime" by Talking Heads
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Here it is, folks. Some juicy conversation on the New Century time travel story.
As always, I keep the show notes for New's light on details to avoid even more possible spoilers. I will note that something weird happened with this recording where popping noises seemed to affect the sound file in places. Given that we didn't have issues today, I am going to chalk it up to interference from the AC unit being on. I did my best to reduce the sound when the popping happens, so it's less grating at least.
As always, new New Century books often make us reflect on what came before, including our thoughts on what this story would be about based on what few things Alex said and what we knew about the story thus far. So this episode will have a lot of that, a prewritten thesis on BITAS as a whole from yours truly, and some gushing from Toby on the way it felt for him as he laid into the book at start. That's enough for one episode, so, do enjoy.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
Fireside Alliance: https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Humanity" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Live To Tell" by Madonna