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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.
Episodes
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Our first discussion of New Century in the new year! I hope it's fufilling enough for the wait till the next one! This one is full of character analysis and more of my attempts to use music to create a good atmosphere for literary discussion! Also deconstruction of a Poe boy from a Poe family! Enjoy!
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll:
"Double Back" from the Signalis OST
The House" and "I Have To Get Away from Here" - Fernando Velasquez from Crimson Peak Soundtrack
"Leonard and Natalie" and "Remember Me" from the Memento Soundtrack
"7-DS" by Grey
plus multiple tracks from the Princess Thieves OST
Outro is "Can't Hold Me Down" by GriZ and Teal Nash
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Okay.
Let's try this one more time.
Once more after a too long hiatus, we're back with our retrospective on The Princess Thieves. And while I'll still be working on other side projects in between, the episodes will keep coming, as I've got three more episodes after this - in the can - to process.
So lets see more about what our guardians of Keledor get into, hmm?
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll is various entries from the Princess Thieves OST
Outro is "Rogue" by DizzyEight ft. Johnald & KBN Chrollo
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Today is the music episode! Or well, mostly the music episode. We go in depth with a lot of the most important or notable tracks in the Princess Thieves sound track, though more conversation is down the road as tracks come up in the story.
We also have more character discussion, specifically with regards to Meg and The Nag, but also a pivotal conversation between Baltus, Duke Coriolanus, and Mortimer Wilson, as we continue to unpack the motivations, feelings, and character of the Grand Duke.
Outtakes at the end... and a little something extra.
(Content warning for unexpected emotional outbursts)
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll is selected pieces from the Princess Thieves OST, as well as "Baker Street - Instrumental" by Gerry Rafferty
Outro includes:
"The Fanny Pack" from the Everything Everywhere All At Once OST
"Moonrise" by Chad Crouch
"Outro" by Evgeny Teilor
Used under Creative Commons Licence
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Okay! Let's try this again, one more time. After an extended hiatus due to circumstances beyond our control, it's Princess Thieves time again!
This time covering the events of chapters 6-10, including discussions of dreams, masks, identity, goals, the dichotomy of being safe and yet craving freedom, the main streets and parks of London, and the magic of finding someone that truly sees you.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll is selected pieces from the Princess Thieves OST, as well as 'Come Together (Instrumental)' by The Beatles.
Outro is 'Come With Me Now' by KONGOS
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
A deeper look at the events of the first Five Chapters of The Princess Thieves, through a deep dive at our main cast! Listen to us discuss all the characters that have been introduced so far: Gwen, Viola, Robin, Oberon, Scarlett, Captain Baltus, and finally Grand Duke Coriolanus, wherein we start looking for answers to a question I started pondering back in 2019!
Enjoy yourselves... and listen to the very end. If you fidget, if you look away, if you forget any part of what I tell you...
The promised picture of Gwen:
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll is various works from the OST of The Princess Thieves
Outro is "London Town" by Miracle of Sound
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
We're back, guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Season 6! Welcome to our Princess Thieves retrospective!
We begin with an overview of our beginning, discussing it's roots, storytelling framework, it's tone, and some of the story elements of the prologue and Chapters 1-5.
Drop your door handles and grab your pouch of sweeties. It's crime time.
(Many thanks to Laureta Sela, Maya Souris, Spencer Leeb, and James Batchelor)
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Facing Fears" by Beat Mechanik
Midroll is "London Town (Instrumental)" by Miracle of Sound
Outro is "Dreams" by The Cranberries
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
I hope you like Pitch Meetings. Because this episode has one and it was the thing that took the longest to do!
Our final thoughts on the biggest book of New Century.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro and Outro are "One Headlight" by The Wallflowers.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Our final thoughts on this, the longest journey. The Journey of Steamheart.
- Working for Hope
- Endings and Beginnings... ours and theirs.
- Is that a Wrap?
- What Does This Journey Offer Us
- Missed Opportunities
- Is this book really 'no-one's favorite'?
- Final look at a few characters - our favorites?
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro and Outro are is "My Silver Lining" by First Aid Kit
Midroll music includes: "Bittersweeet" and "Thunder Dreams" by Kevin McCleod
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
The last episode before our wrapup, covering details from chapters 40-42!
- Stories Yet Untold
- Coming To Terms With Sadness
- Final Reflections on Jeremy
- Abigail's Emotional Release
- The Historical Texts
- Outtakes!
It's been a long journey. The end is nigh.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Midroll music includes:
"Shores of Avalon" by Kevin Mcloud
"Silent Winter" by Running Wolf
"Samwise The Brave" by Howard Shore
"Make Your Decision" by Dan Phillipson
Outro is "Where The West Began" by Ferenc Hegedus
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
The final chapters of Steamheart 40-42. The Beginning of the End.
- How Do You End This Story?
- This Does Not Feel Like Victory
- Not Nice to Meet You, Rose. Run For Your Life.
- Dread it, run from it...
- A Doorway to Heaven?
- The Voice of the Shit Shaman
- Reinventing The Story
All this and more.
The New Century Multiverse Website:
https://www.newcenturymultiverse.com
The New Century Multiverse Podcast Feed:
https://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/
The Fireside Alliance Podcast Network:
https://firesidealliance.squarespace.com/
Intro is "Together We Stand" by Scott Holmes of Free Music Archive
Outro is "Where Is The Love?" by Black Eyed Peas