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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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Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Well, where's an exciting one. A little indie title that few will have heard of, delving into the idea of social anxiety horror: All My Friends Hate Me. Listen to me, Toby and Alejandra gush about this one in part 2 of our themed trilogy. Spoilers await: I highly recommend watching this beforehand! Here's some images to entice.
Super Eyepatch Wolf - Social Anxiety Horror:
https://youtu.be/V0lDtJIlUnc?si=eKSecnDsDHhQtZfW
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Midroll is selections from the AMFHM OST, as well as "Good Enough - Instrumental" by Sarah Mclachlan
Outro is "do all my friends hate me?" by McKenna Grace.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Greeting, true believers! The B-Team is back as The League of Supervillians, here to talk about some tragic movies with common themes! This week, we discuss the Terry Gilliam classic, Brazil, the black comedy about a hapless hero trying to survive in a future dystopia! Join me, Toby, and Alejandra Vargas for zany fun!
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is "I Can Dream About You" by Dan Hartman from "Streets of Fire".
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Well, this one took way too long to finish. It's also almost 2 hours, which is part of it, but well... an editorial insert will explain more.
Listen to Husband and Wife discuss the songs of Sarah McLachlan and Taylor Swift, with brief glimspses into a few others along the way:
Sarah McLachlan - 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy', and 'Black And White'
Taylor Swift - 'Anti-Hero' and 'Willow'
Special mention to the songs 'Fear', 'Posession' 'Look What You Made Me Do', 'Can't Hold Us Down', 'King of Anything', and 'Say You're Sorry'.
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Once more, I team up with my wife Maureen to take on a piece of media together. This is us reflecting on the path that brought us to watch Inside Out 2 in theatres and then record on how it made Us feel, as well as reflect on the previous movie, and how these movies echo our own lives and emotional journeys. Join us. Full spoilers, natch.
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Midroll is the OST from Inside Out and Inside Out 2
Outro is "Growing Up" by The Linda Lindas.
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Originally meant to be an outtake, here's a brief snippet of me and Toby discussing my first foray into watching Pokemon media, spurred by a challenge from Nama Chibitty of the School of Movies discord. While a full episode is not forthcoming as I didn't really gel with what I was given, I clearly had Something to say. So here's the entirity of that. Enjoy.
Outro is "Carry On" by Kygo ft. Rita Ora.
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
Holy cow, part 2 came out quickly!
Listen to our takes on this seminal Tim Burton Classic, and comparing it to Chicken Run! Spoilers: didn't work for me. Listen to my reasoning and yell at me!
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Midroll is "Sally's Song" by Amy Lee
Outro is "I Miss You" by Bink 182
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Once more, beyond the Wind Door! Today is part one of a discussion comparing three stop motion movies and our experiences with them. Today we discuss Chicken Run from 2000 by Aardman Productions! Join me, Toby, and my wife Maureen on this journey!
Stagefright - by Steven Box (Aardman Prod)
https://youtu.be/XcVc-hMniUE?si=mToOkPqXbcn2T21X
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Flip, Flop and Fly" by Elias Hall
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Look, its not a great title. But it's what I came up with.
Lacking other side content to share, I decided to try something new: discussing favorite music with my wife. Songs from the long ago 70's and 80's, to far more current media. You'll probably note some through lines running throughout as we talk about what these songs mean to us (links to relevant music videos). For this week:
Paul Simon - Boy In The Bubble:
https://youtu.be/Uy5T6s25XK4?si=5ctdF5WSSMEgQ3ns
Simon and Garfunkel - I Am A Rock
Sara Barellies - Armor
https://youtu.be/a6Uj2QyBJVc?si=mFjV6xvxGRvWeY8d
Sara Barellies - Cassiopeia
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Outro is Simon and Garfunkel - "The Boxer"
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Out of the Wind Door and into the Wide Blue Yonder...
Or wait, no, we're actually covering The Giggle this time. But really, here is part 2 of a discussion on Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials, so discussion and spoilers covering The Star Beast, Wild Blue Yonder, and The Giggle. And listen to the end for a hell of a plot twist! Special guest stars Kevin Veighey and Jesse Ferguson!
The visuals from the Craig Ferguson Doctor Who opening skit:
https://youtu.be/M9P4SxtphJ4?si=U0QGeKkcTrnI9_7F
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
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Intro is "Light Me Up" by Audiorezout of Free Music Archive
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
An essay I wrote in 2019, after interviewing Alex and Sharon for Steamheart. The first creative writing I'd done in a while. And needed practice for the podcast I would eventually do with Toby.
The essay now includes Music and an epilogue to my personal little story. Spoilers for certain story elements of The Good Place, but specifically for Season 4, episode 9 of that show.
Midroll is "Clean Soul" by Kevin McLeod
Outro is "Answer" by Sarah McLachlan